fix: update README for clarity and formatting improvements

Author: cak

README.md

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-# HackerTracker Web
+# Hacker Tracker Web
 
-HackerTracker Web is the web-based interface for the HackerTracker mobile applications. For mobile versions, check out the [Android](https://github.com/junctor/android) and [iOS](https://github.com/junctor/hackertracker) repositories.
+[![Vite](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bundler-Vite_7-646CFF?logo=vite&logoColor=white)](https://vitejs.dev)
+[![React](https://img.shields.io/badge/Framework-React_19-61DAFB?logo=react&logoColor=white)](https://react.dev)
+[![TailwindCSS](https://img.shields.io/badge/Styling-Tailwind_4-38B2AC?logo=tailwind-css&logoColor=white)](https://tailwindcss.com)
+[![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/Language-TypeScript_5-3178C6?logo=typescript&logoColor=white)](https://www.typescriptlang.org)
+[![Firebase](https://img.shields.io/badge/Data-Firebase_12-FFCA28?logo=firebase&logoColor=white)](https://firebase.google.com)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-lightgrey)](../../LICENSE)
 
-## Getting Started
+<h1 align="center">
+  <a href="https://hackertracker.app">
+    <img src="https://github.com/junctor/android/blob/main/app/src/main/play_store_512.png" alt="Hacker Tracker Logo" width="150">
+  </a>
+  <br>
+  Hacker Tracker Web
+  <br>
+</h1>
 
-### Prerequisites
+<h3 align="center">Every schedule. Every event. Every party.<br>Help your conference attendees help themselves.</h3>
 
-Ensure you have the following installed:
+---
 
-- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) (version 18 or later recommended)
-- [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/) (version 8 or later)
+## 🌐 What is Hacker Tracker Web?
 
-### Installation
+Hacker Tracker Web is the **browser-based companion** to the [Hacker Tracker Android](https://github.com/junctor/android) and [iOS](https://github.com/junctor/hackertracker-ios) apps.  
+It brings **real-time conference schedules, maps, and event details** directly to your browser.
 
-Install the necessary dependencies:
+Trusted by legendary hacker and security conferences worldwide:
 
-```bash
-npm install
-```
+- **DEF CON**
+- **BSides** (many chapters)
+- **SaintCon**
+- **Ekoparty**
+- **CactusCon**
+- **NolaCon**
+- **VCF Midwest**
+- and more…
 
-### Running the Development Server
+---
 
-Start the development server with:
+## 🛠️ Built With
 
-```bash
-npm run dev
-```
+Hacker Tracker Web runs on a **modern, fast, type-safe stack**:
 
-By default, Vite serves the app at `http://localhost:5173`.
+- **Vite 7** – blazing-fast dev server & bundler
+- **React 19 + React Router 7** – powerful, component-driven UI & routing
+- **Tailwind CSS 4 + Headless UI + Heroicons** – accessible, utility-first design
+- **Firebase 12** – real-time data and hosting infrastructure
+- **TypeScript 5** – strict typing for reliability and maintainability
+- **ESLint + Prettier** – consistent code quality and formatting
 
-### Building for Production
+---
 
-To create an optimized production build:
+## 🤝 For Conferences & Organizers
 
-```bash
-npm run build
-```
+Hacker Tracker helps your attendees get the most out of your event:
 
-Preview the build locally with:
+- **No cost** for most events (large conferences may cover operational costs)
+- **Privacy-first**: no ads, no user tracking, no data collection
+- **Sponsor recognition** for in-kind support
+- **Integrations supported**: Pretalx, Sessionize, Sched
+- **Flexible data import** via spreadsheets or text files
 
-```bash
-npm run preview
-```
+➡️ Interested? Reach out to [aNullValue](https://defcon.social/@aNullValue) to get started.
 
-The static assets will be generated in the `dist` directory. These can be deployed directly to GitHub Pages or any static host.
+---
 
-### Usage
+## 👥 The Team
 
-After setting up the development environment, open the app at `http://localhost:5173` (or your configured dev server URL). Use the navigation menu to explore conferences, schedules, events, and more.
+Hacker Tracker is maintained by a small group of volunteers:
 
-## Technologies Used
+- [Advice-Dog](https://github.com/Advice-Dog) – Android lead
+- [aNullValue](https://github.com/aNullValue) – project lead & ConfMgr
+- [cak](https://github.com/cak) – Web lead
+- [sethlaw](https://github.com/sethlaw) – iOS lead
 
-- **Bundler / Dev Server**: [Vite](https://vitejs.dev)
-- **Routing**: [React Router](https://reactrouter.com)
-- **Styling**: [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com), [Headless UI](https://headlessui.dev)
-- **Language**: [TypeScript](https://www.typescriptlang.org)
+---
 
-## Contributors
-
-Meet the HackerTracker Team:
-
-- [Advice-Dog](https://github.com/Advice-Dog)
-- [aNullValue](https://github.com/aNullValue)
-- [cak](https://github.com/cak)
-- [sethlaw](https://github.com/sethlaw)
+<p align="center">💀 Hacker Tracker: by hackers, for hackers. 💀</p>