:root {
  --blue: #0b2447;
  --blue-2: #113a70;
  --gold: #c9972b;
  --gold-2: #efd58a;
  --ink: #09111f;
  --muted: #667085;
  --line: rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.14);
  --white: #ffffff;
  --soft: #f5f7fb;
  --shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(9, 17, 31, 0.16);
  --radius: 28px;
  --tilt-x: 0deg;
  --tilt-y: 0deg;
  --mouse-x: 50%;
  --mouse-y: 40%;
  --scroll-glow: 0px;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Manrope", "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at var(--mouse-x) var(--mouse-y), rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.22), transparent 18rem),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 7% 8%, rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.18), transparent 28rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 4%, rgba(17, 58, 112, 0.24), transparent 30rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f7fb 0%, #fffaf0 31%, #f7f9fc 100%);
  background-size: 44px 44px, 44px 44px, auto, auto, auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body::before,
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

body::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 22%, rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.18), transparent 12rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%, rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.18), transparent 16rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 92%, rgba(18, 61, 115, 0.12), transparent 18rem);
  transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-glow) * -0.04));
}

body::after {
  opacity: 0.5;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0 42%, rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.08) 47%, transparent 52% 100%),
    linear-gradient(60deg, transparent 0 46%, rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.06) 50%, transparent 54% 100%);
  background-size: 520px 520px, 420px 420px;
  animation: background-drift 18s linear infinite;
}

body.nav-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

button,
input,
select {
  font: inherit;
}

input,
select {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.ambient {
  position: fixed;
  width: 32rem;
  height: 32rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.34;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.ambient-one {
  left: -10rem;
  top: 6rem;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.ambient-two {
  right: -12rem;
  top: 18rem;
  background: var(--blue-2);
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 12px;
  z-index: 50;
  width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 32px));
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.brand img,
.footer img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.14);
}

.brand strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.brand small {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav a {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
}

.nav a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
  background: #edf4ff;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.language-switch {
  display: flex;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #eef2f7;
}

.lang-btn {
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 9px 11px;
  color: #475467;
  background: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.lang-btn.active {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--gold);
}

.header-wa,
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.header-wa,
.btn.primary {
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 0%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.34), transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #071a33, #0b2447 58%, #123d73);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 38px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.26),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.22);
}

.btn.ghost {
  color: var(--blue);
  background: rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.07);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.08);
}

.header-wa::before,
.btn::before,
.quick-chip::before,
.mobile-cta a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -60% auto -60% -45%;
  width: 42%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.55), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.header-wa:hover::before,
.btn:hover::before,
.quick-chip:hover::before,
.mobile-cta a:hover::before {
  animation: button-shine 0.9s ease;
}

.header-wa::before,
.btn::before,
.quick-chip::before {
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: button-shine-cycle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.btn:hover,
.header-wa:hover,
.quick-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 44px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.3),
    0 0 28px rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.18),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.28);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--blue);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 4px auto;
  background: #fff;
}

.section {
  width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 32px));
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 86px 0;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.02fr) minmax(320px, 0.98fr);
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 94px);
  padding-top: 52px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -3;
  top: -120px;
  bottom: -88px;
  left: calc(50% - 50vw);
  right: calc(50% - 50vw);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 38%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.26), transparent 18rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 24%, rgba(70, 122, 186, 0.25), transparent 22rem),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.18), transparent 38rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #020712 0%, #06172d 55%, #09111f 100%);
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -2;
  top: -120px;
  bottom: -88px;
  left: calc(50% - 50vw);
  right: calc(50% - 50vw);
  opacity: 0.72;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 86%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.18), transparent 20rem);
  background-size: 72px 72px, 72px 72px, auto;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 12%, #000 82%, transparent 100%);
  animation: hero-grid-drift 18s linear infinite;
}

.hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 26px 0;
}

.hero .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-2);
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.5);
}

.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 28px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.22),
    0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.48);
}

.hero h1::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: min(280px, 70%);
  height: 4px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-2), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.5);
}

.hero .hero-text {
  max-width: 620px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  text-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
p {
  margin-top: 0;
}

h1 {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: clamp(44px, 7vw, 88px);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.065em;
  font-family: "Manrope", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 950;
  text-wrap: balance;
  text-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.08);
}

h2 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.055em;
  font-family: "Manrope", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 920;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-text,
.section-copy p,
.section-head p,
.application-copy p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.hero-visual {
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.admission-stage {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 560px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 42px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 16%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.26), transparent 10rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 24%, rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.38), transparent 13rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 26% 78%, rgba(68, 116, 173, 0.28), transparent 15rem),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #020813, #071b34 47%, #0b2447 72%, #030813);
  background-size: auto, auto, auto, 54px 54px, 54px 54px, auto;
  box-shadow:
    0 44px 130px rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-glow) * -0.018)) rotateX(calc(var(--tilt-x) * 0.48)) rotateY(calc(var(--tilt-y) * 0.48));
  transition: transform 0.12s linear;
}

.admission-stage::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.18);
  border-radius: 34px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.1), transparent 17rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 44%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 50%, transparent 56% 100%);
}

.admission-stage::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 200%;
  height: 1px;
  left: -50%;
  top: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.28), transparent);
  transform: rotate(-28deg);
  animation: stage-sweep 5.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stage-aurora {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -18%;
  opacity: 0.82;
  background:
    conic-gradient(from 180deg at 50% 50%, transparent 0 12%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.18), transparent 30%, rgba(70, 122, 186, 0.2), transparent 58%, rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.22), transparent 82%);
  filter: blur(26px);
  animation: aurora-spin 14s linear infinite;
}

.china-mountains {
  position: absolute;
  left: -6%;
  right: -6%;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 46%;
  opacity: 0.72;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, transparent 0 28%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.18) 29% 31%, transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(28deg, transparent 0 37%, rgba(8, 21, 39, 0.82) 38% 62%, transparent 63%),
    linear-gradient(152deg, transparent 0 32%, rgba(4, 14, 28, 0.94) 33% 57%, transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(2, 8, 19, 0.9));
  filter: blur(0.2px);
  transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-glow) * 0.008));
}

.china-mountains::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -24px 0 24%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 18% 52%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent 18rem),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 38%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.14), transparent 16rem);
  filter: blur(18px);
  animation: mist-drift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stage-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stage-particles i {
  position: absolute;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.9);
  animation: particle-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stage-particles i:nth-child(1) { left: 12%; top: 30%; animation-delay: -0.6s; }
.stage-particles i:nth-child(2) { left: 28%; top: 18%; animation-delay: -1.6s; }
.stage-particles i:nth-child(3) { left: 76%; top: 24%; animation-delay: -2.6s; }
.stage-particles i:nth-child(4) { left: 86%; top: 64%; animation-delay: -3.2s; }
.stage-particles i:nth-child(5) { left: 18%; top: 78%; animation-delay: -4.3s; }
.stage-particles i:nth-child(6) { left: 54%; top: 36%; animation-delay: -5.1s; }

.temple-gate {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  left: 50%;
  top: 56px;
  width: min(360px, 72%);
  height: 320px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.36));
}

.gate-roof,
.gate-column,
.gate-door {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.gate-roof {
  height: 54px;
  border: 4px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.92);
  border-top: 0;
  border-radius: 0 0 88px 88px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.18), rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.04)),
    rgba(5, 18, 35, 0.3);
}

.roof-top { top: 0; width: 160px; }
.roof-mid { top: 62px; width: 250px; }
.roof-low { top: 126px; width: 330px; }

.roof-top::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: -44px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 18px solid transparent;
  border-right: 18px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 56px solid var(--gold-2);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.7));
}

.gate-column {
  top: 158px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 126px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.98), rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.44));
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.28);
}

.gate-column.left { left: 24%; }
.gate-column.right { left: 76%; }

.gate-door {
  z-index: -1;
  top: 166px;
  width: 96px;
  height: 128px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.2);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.1), transparent),
    rgba(3, 12, 25, 0.58);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  animation: gate-open 6.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gate-door.left {
  left: calc(50% - 50px);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.gate-door.right {
  left: calc(50% + 50px);
  transform-origin: right center;
  animation-name: gate-open-right;
}

.city-clouds span {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  animation: city-breathe 5.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.city-clouds span::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.9);
}

.city-clouds span:nth-child(1) { left: 11%; top: 28%; }
.city-clouds span:nth-child(2) { right: 11%; top: 35%; animation-delay: -1.7s; }
.city-clouds span:nth-child(3) { left: 17%; bottom: 31%; animation-delay: -3.1s; }

.cinema-panels span {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 150px;
  height: 96px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.18);
  border-radius: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 26% 24%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.74), transparent 1.6rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 64%, rgba(70, 122, 186, 0.42), transparent 3.8rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03)),
    rgba(5, 18, 35, 0.64);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transform: perspective(500px) rotateY(-18deg) rotateX(6deg);
  animation: panel-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cinema-panels span::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14px 14px auto;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-2), transparent);
}

.cinema-panels span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 16px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0 38%, transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), transparent);
}

.cinema-panels span:nth-child(1) {
  left: 5%;
  bottom: 20%;
  animation-delay: -1s;
}

.cinema-panels span:nth-child(2) {
  right: 4%;
  bottom: 17%;
  transform: perspective(500px) rotateY(20deg) rotateX(5deg);
  animation-delay: -2.8s;
}

.cinema-panels span:nth-child(3) {
  right: 14%;
  top: 17%;
  width: 126px;
  height: 82px;
  opacity: 0.72;
  animation-delay: -4.2s;
}

.silk-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -20% 130px 8%;
  height: 190px;
  border: solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.42);
  border-width: 2px 0 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
  animation: ribbon-wave 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.silk-ribbon::before,
.silk-ribbon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 28px 0 auto 7%;
  height: 120px;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.silk-ribbon::after {
  inset: 62px 8% auto 18%;
  border-color: rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.7);
}

.china-seal {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 38px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 94px;
  height: 94px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.24);
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(3deg);
  animation: float-seal 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.admission-document {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: 50%;
  top: 222px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  width: min(270px, 56%);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.24);
  border-radius: 28px;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.22), transparent 42%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07)),
    rgba(7, 26, 51, 0.68);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotateX(calc(var(--tilt-x) * -0.25)) rotateY(calc(var(--tilt-y) * -0.25));
  animation: document-hover 5.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.admission-document::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
}

.admission-document span {
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.admission-document strong {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  font-family: "Manrope", system-ui, sans-serif;
}

.admission-document small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.china-seal img {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 22px;
}

.journey-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12%;
  right: 12%;
  top: 57%;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.28), transparent);
  opacity: 0.82;
}

.journey-line::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-2), transparent);
  animation: route-light 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.journey-line span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border: 3px solid #071426;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.8);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.journey-line span:nth-child(1) { left: 8%; }
.journey-line span:nth-child(2) { left: 36%; }
.journey-line span:nth-child(3) { left: 68%; }
.journey-line span:nth-child(4) { left: 94%; }

.floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
  width: min(210px, 44%);
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 22px;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06)),
    rgba(5, 18, 35, 0.52);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  animation: float-card 5.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.floating-card small {
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.floating-card strong {
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.floating-card em {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.card-program {
  left: 30px;
  top: 120px;
}

.card-docs {
  right: 28px;
  top: 192px;
  animation-delay: -1.2s;
}

.card-invite {
  left: 58px;
  bottom: 128px;
  animation-delay: -2.4s;
}

.premium-stat {
  z-index: 2;
}

.china-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 560px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 42px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 20%, rgba(242, 181, 31, 0.42), transparent 15rem),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #07182e, #0b2447 58%, #081121);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: rotateX(var(--tilt-x)) rotateY(var(--tilt-y));
  transition: transform 0.08s linear;
}

.pagoda-mark {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 64px;
  width: 210px;
  height: 190px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.pagoda-mark::before,
.pagoda-mark::after,
.pagoda-mark span {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  width: 180px;
  height: 56px;
  border: 8px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  border-top: 0;
  border-radius: 0 0 70px 70px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.pagoda-mark::before {
  top: 0;
  width: 120px;
}

.pagoda-mark span:nth-child(1) {
  top: 58px;
}

.pagoda-mark span:nth-child(2) {
  top: 116px;
  width: 210px;
}

.pagoda-mark span:nth-child(3) {
  left: 50%;
  top: -28px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border: 16px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 52px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0;
}

.route-map {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 44% 52%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 4rem),
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 49%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) 50%, transparent 51%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 49%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 50%, transparent 51%);
}

.route-map span {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--x);
  top: var(--y);
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.route-map span::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--gold);
}

.gold-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  bottom: 142px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  animation: pulse-line 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-stat {
  position: absolute;
  left: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  bottom: 26px;
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 28px;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.hero-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 36px;
}

.quick-form,
.split,
.application {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: start;
}

.quick-form {
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.08);
}

.quick-grid,
.program-grid,
.service-columns,
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.quick-chip {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 78px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: #fff;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.06);
}

.quick-chip.accent {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--gold);
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.section-head.compact {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.feature-stack {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.feature-stack article,
.program-card,
.service-card,
.story-grid article,
.faq-list details,
.apply-form {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.08);
}

.feature-stack article,
.program-card,
.story-grid article {
  padding: 24px;
}

.feature-stack span,
.program-card span,
.timeline span {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.program-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.program-card {
  min-height: 230px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.program-card::after,
.feature-stack article::after,
.service-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 45%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.22), transparent 58%);
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease;
}

.program-card:hover::after,
.feature-stack article:hover::after,
.service-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.program-card p,
.service-card li,
.story-grid p,
.faq-list p,
.footer p,
.footer span {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.specialty-marquee {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-radius: 32px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}

.specialty-marquee::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.12), transparent 14rem),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cities {
  width: min(1280px, calc(100% - 32px));
}

.city-orbit {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 42px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 16%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.18), transparent 13rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 70%, rgba(68, 116, 173, 0.18), transparent 16rem),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2447, #06162c);
  background-size: auto, auto, 46px 46px, 46px 46px, auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.city-orbit::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 4% 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.5), transparent);
  animation: route-light 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.city-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 124px;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 26px;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: left;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045)),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  cursor: pointer;
  animation: city-in 0.7s ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--delay);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.city-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -60% auto -60% -50%;
  width: 48%;
  opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.34), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-16deg);
}

.city-card:hover,
.city-card.selected {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.5);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.2), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06));
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.18);
}

.city-card:hover::after {
  animation: button-shine 0.9s ease;
}

.city-card.selected::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  top: 16px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.85);
}

.city-card span {
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.city-card strong {
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.city-card em {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.gallery-track {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 34px;
  padding: 8px 0 16px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}

.gallery {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  padding: 8px 4px 22px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  cursor: grab;
}

.gallery::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.gallery:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 min(390px, 82vw);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 300px;
  margin: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.64);
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: #dbe4ef;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 58px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.16);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transform: rotateX(calc(var(--tilt-x) * 0.25)) rotateY(calc(var(--tilt-y) * 0.25));
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotateX(calc(var(--tilt-x) * 0.18)) rotateY(calc(var(--tilt-y) * 0.18));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.2);
}

.gallery-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 300px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.gallery-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 42%, rgba(9, 17, 31, 0.78)),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.12), transparent 45%);
}

.gallery-card figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  bottom: 18px;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #fff;
}

.gallery-card figcaption span {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.gallery-card figcaption small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.64);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.gallery-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--gold);
  font-size: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(9, 17, 31, 0.16);
}

.gallery-arrow.prev {
  left: -10px;
}

.gallery-arrow.next {
  right: -10px;
}

.service-columns {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.service-card {
  padding: 30px;
}

.service-card.muted {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.96), rgba(17, 58, 112, 0.96));
}

.service-card.muted h3,
.service-card.muted li {
  color: #fff;
}

.service-card ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.service-card li::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  margin-right: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 26px;
  border-radius: 34px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.08);
}

.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50px;
  right: 50px;
  top: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(242, 181, 31, 0.12));
}

.timeline article {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.timeline strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.story-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.faq-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-list details {
  padding: 20px 22px;
}

.faq-list summary {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 900;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.application {
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 42px;
  border-radius: 42px;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(242, 181, 31, 0.22), transparent 18rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #07182e, #0b2447);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.application h2,
.application .eyebrow {
  color: #fff;
}

.application-copy p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
}

.apply-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
}

.apply-form label,
.city-picker {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.required-note {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin: 0 0 2px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.required-note strong {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 950;
}

.required-note span {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: inherit;
  font-weight: 650;
}

.required-field > span:first-child::after {
  content: " *";
  color: #b42318;
  font-size: 1.08em;
  font-weight: 950;
}

.apply-form span,
.city-picker legend {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.city-picker,
.submit-btn,
.form-note {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.city-picker p {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.apply-form input,
.apply-form select {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 52px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  outline: 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.apply-form input:focus,
.apply-form select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(242, 181, 31, 0.16);
}

.city-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.city-options label {
  display: inline-flex;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.city-options input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.city-options span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 0 13px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #475467;
  background: #fff;
}

.city-options input:checked + span {
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold);
}

.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.form-note {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.form-note.warning {
  color: #b42318;
}

.footer {
  width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 32px));
  margin: 20px auto 96px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.08);
}

.footer > div {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer img {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer strong {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.mobile-cta {
  display: none;
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@keyframes pulse-line {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scaleX(0.74); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleX(1); }
}

@keyframes background-drift {
  from { background-position: 0 0, 0 0; }
  to { background-position: 520px 520px, -420px 420px; }
}

@keyframes hero-grid-drift {
  from { background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 0 0; }
  to { background-position: 72px 72px, -72px 72px, 0 0; }
}

@keyframes button-shine {
  0% { left: -45%; opacity: 0; }
  22% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: 120%; opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes button-shine-cycle {
  0%, 70% { left: -45%; opacity: 0; }
  76% { opacity: 0.9; }
  90%, 100% { left: 120%; opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes aurora-spin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.05); }
}

@keyframes mist-drift {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.58; transform: translateX(-18px); }
  50% { opacity: 0.86; transform: translateX(24px); }
}

@keyframes particle-float {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.8); }
  45% { opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(18px, -26px, 0) scale(1.3); }
}

@keyframes gate-open {
  0%, 14% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotateY(0deg); opacity: 0.92; }
  32%, 74% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotateY(-64deg); opacity: 0.72; }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotateY(0deg); opacity: 0.92; }
}

@keyframes gate-open-right {
  0%, 14% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotateY(0deg); opacity: 0.92; }
  32%, 74% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotateY(64deg); opacity: 0.72; }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) rotateY(0deg); opacity: 0.92; }
}

@keyframes city-breathe {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.78; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes panel-float {
  0%, 100% { translate: 0 0; opacity: 0.72; }
  50% { translate: 0 -14px; opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes ribbon-wave {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-18deg) translateX(0); opacity: 0.75; }
  50% { transform: rotate(-15deg) translateX(18px); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes document-hover {
  0%, 100% { margin-top: 0; }
  50% { margin-top: -12px; }
}

@keyframes stage-sweep {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; transform: translateX(-10%) rotate(-28deg); }
  50% { opacity: 0.75; transform: translateX(10%) rotate(-28deg); }
}

@keyframes route-light {
  0% { opacity: 0.15; transform: scaleX(0.18); transform-origin: left; }
  48% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
  52% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: right; }
  100% { opacity: 0.15; transform: scaleX(0.18); transform-origin: right; }
}

@keyframes float-seal {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) rotate(3deg); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

@keyframes float-card {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

@keyframes city-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.96); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .site-header {
    grid-template-columns: auto auto;
  }

  .nav {
    position: fixed;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    top: 92px;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  }

  body.nav-open .nav {
    display: flex;
  }

  .header-actions {
    justify-content: end;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero,
  .quick-form,
  .split,
  .application {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .program-grid,
  .quick-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .city-orbit,
  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .site-header {
    top: 8px;
    width: calc(100% - 18px);
    margin-top: 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .brand img {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .brand span {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-wa {
    display: none;
  }

  .section {
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    padding: 58px 0;
  }

  .hero {
    gap: 28px;
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 42px;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 14vw, 58px);
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 10vw, 42px);
  }

  .hero-text,
  .section-copy p,
  .section-head p,
  .application-copy p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .china-card,
  .admission-stage {
    min-height: 430px;
    border-radius: 30px;
  }

  .china-seal {
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
    top: 34px;
  }

  .china-seal img {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
  }

  .floating-card {
    width: min(185px, 52%);
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .temple-gate {
    top: 40px;
    width: 86%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.82);
    transform-origin: top center;
  }

  .city-clouds span {
    padding: 7px 10px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .city-clouds span:nth-child(1) { left: 8%; top: 23%; }
  .city-clouds span:nth-child(2) { right: 8%; top: 31%; }
  .city-clouds span:nth-child(3) { display: none; }

  .cinema-panels span {
    width: 104px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .cinema-panels span:nth-child(1) {
    left: 3%;
    bottom: 18%;
  }

  .cinema-panels span:nth-child(2) {
    right: 3%;
    bottom: 14%;
  }

  .cinema-panels span:nth-child(3) {
    display: none;
  }

  .admission-document {
    top: 168px;
    width: min(238px, 70%);
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .card-program {
    left: 16px;
    top: 112px;
  }

  .card-docs {
    right: 18px;
    top: 238px;
  }

  .card-invite {
    left: 24px;
    bottom: 96px;
  }

  .pagoda-mark {
    top: 44px;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.76);
  }

  .route-map span {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .quick-form,
  .application {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 28px;
  }

  .quick-grid,
  .program-grid,
  .service-columns,
  .story-grid,
  .apply-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .city-orbit {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 28px;
  }

  .city-card {
    min-height: 112px;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .city-card strong {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .specialty-marquee {
    width: calc(100% + 20px);
    margin-left: -10px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .gallery {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .gallery-card {
    flex-basis: min(250px, 82vw);
  }

  .gallery-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .apply-form {
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .footer {
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }

  .header-wa::before,
  .btn::before,
  .quick-chip::before {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* Final spacing audit overrides */
@media (min-width: 681px) {
  .section {
    padding-block: 68px;
  }

  .hero-cinematic {
    min-height: 640px;
    padding-block: 88px 76px;
    align-content: center;
  }
}

.hero::after {
  display: none;
}

.application-copy {
  align-self: stretch;
}

.application-benefits {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.application-benefits > div {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 38px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.application-benefits span {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--gold-2);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.application-benefits strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .section {
    padding-block: 50px;
  }

  .city-orbit {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .city-card {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .city-card strong {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .city-card em {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .city-card .city-action {
    min-height: 32px;
    padding-inline: 9px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .application-benefits {
    margin-top: 22px;
  }
}

/* World-audit refinement: clarity before decoration. */
body {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f7fb 0%, #ffffff 38%, #f6f8fb 100%);
}

body::before {
  opacity: 0.55;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.1), transparent 24rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 12%, rgba(17, 58, 112, 0.1), transparent 28rem);
  transform: none;
}

body::after,
.ambient {
  display: none;
}

.site-header {
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(9, 17, 31, 0.1);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled .brand small,
.site-header.is-scrolled .nav a {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled .nav a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled .menu-toggle span {
  background: var(--blue);
}

.hero-cinematic {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 820px);
  align-content: center;
  min-height: min(760px, calc(100svh - 82px));
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 26%, rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.13), transparent 25rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #020817 0%, #071a3d 100%);
}

.hero-cinematic .hero-copy {
  max-width: 820px;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.hero-cinematic .hero-copy::after,
.hero-cinematic .hero-visual {
  display: none;
}

.hero-cinematic h1 {
  max-width: 780px;
}

.trust-row {
  opacity: 0.78;
}

.quick-chip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.quick-chip::after {
  content: "→";
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: #eef3f8;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.quick-chip.accent::after {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--blue);
}

.quick-chip.selected::after {
  content: "✓";
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--blue);
}

.quick-chip.selected {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 151, 43, 0.22);
}

.city-card {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-content: start;
}

.city-card .city-index,
.city-card strong,
.city-card em {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.city-card .city-action {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  width: fit-content;
  min-height: 36px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.36);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.city-card.selected .city-action {
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--gold-2);
  background: var(--gold-2);
}

.city-card.selected::before {
  display: none;
}

.gallery-hint {
  display: none;
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.consent-field {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 22px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: start;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.consent-field input {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin: 1px 0 0;
  accent-color: var(--blue);
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .hero-cinematic {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-block: 72px 64px;
  }

  .gallery-hint {
    display: block;
  }
}

.site-header,
.hero-copy,
.quick-form,
.section-head,
.section-copy,
.feature-stack,
.program-grid,
.specialty-marquee,
.gallery-track,
.service-columns,
.timeline,
.story-grid,
.faq-list,
.application-copy,
.apply-form,
.footer,
.mobile-cta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
}

/* Calm static hero composition. */
.hero-cinematic {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: min(900px, calc(100svh - 82px));
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 43%, rgba(232, 197, 71, 0.09), transparent 27%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 20%, rgba(214, 40, 40, 0.07), transparent 20%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #020817 0%, #041127 55%, #071a3d 100%);
  overflow: clip;
}

.hero-cinematic .hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding-left: 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.85);
}

.hero-cinematic .hero-copy::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  inset: -12% -18% -12% -25%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 28% 50%, rgba(2,8,23,.96) 0%, rgba(2,8,23,.76) 42%, transparent 72%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-cinematic h1 {
  max-width: 650px;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5.1vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.052em;
}

.hero-cinematic .hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 650px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-cinematic .hero-copy > * {
  animation: cinematic-entry .75s both cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

.hero-cinematic .hero-copy .eyebrow { animation-delay: .2s; }
.hero-cinematic .hero-copy h1 { animation-delay: .42s; }
.hero-cinematic .hero-copy .hero-text { animation-delay: .72s; }
.hero-cinematic .hero-copy .hero-actions { animation-delay: 1s; }
.hero-cinematic .hero-copy .trust-row { animation-delay: 1.18s; }

@keyframes cinematic-entry {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 24px, 0); filter: blur(7px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
}

.city-options input:disabled + span {
  opacity: .38;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .hero-cinematic .hero-visual { min-height: 540px; }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .hero-cinematic { min-height: auto; }
  .hero-cinematic .hero-visual { min-height: 410px; margin-top: -45px; }
  .hero-cinematic .hero-copy { z-index: 6; }
  .hero-cinematic .hero-copy h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 11vw, 3.6rem); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-cinematic .hero-copy > * { animation: none !important; }
}

/* Stable mode: keep only restrained reveals. */
.admission-stage,
.floating-card,
.city-clouds span,
.cinema-panels span,
.stage-particles i,
.silk-ribbon,
.temple-gate,
.journey-line span {
  animation: none !important;
}

.admission-stage {
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
}

/* Unified product-design system after the visual audit. */
:root {
  --radius-sm: 14px;
  --radius-md: 20px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 8px 24px rgba(9, 17, 31, 0.07);
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 44px rgba(9, 17, 31, 0.1);
  --shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

body::after,
.hero::after,
.admission-stage::before,
.admission-stage::after,
.temple-gate *,
.city-orbit::before {
  animation: none !important;
}

main,
.section,
.hero,
.hero-copy,
.hero-visual,
.header-actions,
.quick-grid,
.program-grid,
.service-columns,
.story-grid,
.application,
.apply-form {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
p,
.btn,
.quick-chip {
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

:where(a, button, input, select, summary):focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid #f2b51f;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.site-header,
.quick-form,
.feature-stack article,
.program-card,
.service-card,
.story-grid article,
.faq-list details,
.apply-form,
.application,
.city-orbit,
.gallery-track,
.gallery-card,
.timeline,
.admission-stage {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.btn,
.header-wa,
.quick-chip,
.city-card,
.gallery-arrow,
.apply-form input,
.apply-form select {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.quick-form,
.feature-stack article,
.program-card,
.service-card,
.story-grid article,
.faq-list details,
.apply-form,
.timeline,
.gallery-card {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-cinematic h1 {
  max-width: 640px;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 4.7vw, 68px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}

.hero-cinematic .btn.ghost {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
}

.hero-cinematic .btn.ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.hero-cinematic .hero-copy::after {
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.admission-stage {
  min-height: 500px;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.28);
}

.specialty-marquee {
  overflow: visible;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  mask-image: none;
}

.specialty-marquee::before {
  display: none;
}

.program-card {
  min-height: 210px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  background: #fff;
}

.program-card::after,
.feature-stack article::after,
.service-card::after {
  display: none;
}

.feature-stack article {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.service-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}

.story-grid article {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f8fafc);
}

.city-orbit {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.city-card {
  animation: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
}

.city-card:hover,
.city-card.selected,
.gallery-card:hover,
.btn:hover,
.header-wa:hover,
.quick-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gallery-card {
  transform: none;
}

.quick-form {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-top: -24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.submit-btn:disabled {
  cursor: wait;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  html,
  body {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
  }

  .site-header {
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 6px;
    width: calc(100% - 16px);
    padding: 8px;
  }

  .header-actions {
    gap: 4px;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .language-switch {
    padding: 2px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .lang-btn {
    padding: 8px 9px;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    flex: 0 0 42px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .section,
  .cities {
    width: calc(100% - 28px);
  }

  .hero-cinematic {
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    padding-top: 34px;
  }

  .hero-cinematic .hero-copy {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 12px 0 0;
  }

  .hero-cinematic .hero-copy::after {
    inset: -8% -12%;
  }

  .hero-cinematic h1,
  html[lang="tg"] .hero-cinematic h1 {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 10.5vw, 43px);
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    text-wrap: pretty;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-inline: 14px;
  }

  .hero-cinematic .hero-visual {
    min-height: 340px;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .admission-stage {
    min-height: 340px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .admission-document {
    top: 118px;
    width: min(220px, 72%);
  }

  .hero-stat {
    max-width: 82%;
  }

  .quick-form {
    margin-top: -10px;
  }

  .quick-grid,
  .program-grid,
  .service-columns,
  .story-grid,
  .apply-form,
  .timeline {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .city-orbit {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .application {
    padding: 22px;
  }

}

/* Conversion and motion refinement */
.specialty-marquee {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

.specialty-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  outline-offset: 5px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
}

.specialty-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: specialties-loop 55s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.specialty-group {
  display: flex;
  flex: none;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-right: 10px;
}

.specialty-group span {
  flex: none;
  padding: 12px 17px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.05);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 750;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.specialty-marquee:hover .specialty-track,
.specialty-marquee:focus-within .specialty-track,
.specialty-marquee.is-paused .specialty-track,
.specialty-marquee.is-offscreen .specialty-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.specialty-toggle {
  justify-self: end;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: transparent;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.specialty-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
  background: rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.05);
}

.section-cta {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(246, 249, 252, 0.94));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(11, 36, 71, 0.06);
}

.section-cta > div {
  display: grid;
  gap: 5px;
}

.section-cta strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 22px);
}

.section-cta span {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.section-cta .btn {
  flex: none;
}

.text-link {
  flex: none;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.privacy-disclosure {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.privacy-disclosure summary {
  width: fit-content;
  min-height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 750;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.privacy-disclosure p {
  max-width: 68ch;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}

.footer {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(320px, 0.85fr);
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 34px;
}

.footer > div {
  align-content: start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-brand p,
.footer-contact address {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.footer-contact a {
  width: fit-content;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-phone {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: clamp(21px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.footer-social {
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid #dce4ee;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 750;
  transition: color 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, background 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-social svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex: none;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.footer-social svg .icon-fill {
  fill: currentColor;
  stroke: none;
}

.footer-social:hover,
.footer-social:focus-visible {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@keyframes specialties-loop {
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .footer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .specialty-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    touch-action: pan-y;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
  }

  .specialty-track {
    animation: specialties-loop 34s linear infinite;
  }

  .specialty-group span {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .specialty-toggle {
    display: none;
  }

  .specialty-marquee:not(.is-paused):not(.is-offscreen) .specialty-track {
    animation-play-state: running;
  }

  .section-cta {
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .section-cta .btn,
  .section-cta .text-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .footer-socials {
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .footer-social {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .specialty-track {
    animation: none;
  }

  .specialty-viewport {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
    mask-image: none;
  }

  .specialty-group[aria-hidden="true"],
  .specialty-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Final spacing audit: keep this block last. */
.reveal,
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

@media (min-width: 681px) {
  .section { padding-block: 68px; }
  .hero-cinematic {
    min-height: 640px;
    padding-block: 88px 76px;
    align-content: center;
  }
}

.hero::after { display: none; }
.application-copy { align-self: stretch; }

.application-benefits {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.application-benefits > div {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 38px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.application-benefits span {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--gold-2);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.application-benefits strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .section { padding-block: 50px; }
  .city-orbit {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 10px;
  }
  .city-card {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .city-card strong { font-size: 15px; }
  .city-card em { font-size: 11px; }
  .city-card .city-action {
    min-height: 32px;
    padding-inline: 9px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .application-benefits { margin-top: 22px; }
}

/* Hero balance: useful content replaces the removed decorative scene. */
@media (min-width: 861px) {
  .hero-cinematic {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(300px, 0.75fr);
    gap: clamp(44px, 6vw, 82px);
  }
}

.hero-guide {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  align-self: center;
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 213, 138, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hero-guide h2 {
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(25px, 2.4vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.hero-guide ol {
  display: grid;
  gap: 9px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.hero-guide li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 36px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.hero-guide li span {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--gold-2);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.hero-guide li strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.hero-guide-link {
  min-height: 46px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-weight: 850;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-cinematic {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .hero-guide {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Simplified content and compact city selector. */
.about-simple .section-copy {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.feature-stack article {
  padding: 24px;
}

.program-card {
  min-height: 170px;
  padding-top: 28px;
}

.hero-guide h2 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-guide > p:not(.eyebrow) {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.city-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #fff;
}

.city-dropdown summary {
  min-height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0 15px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
}

.city-dropdown summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.city-dropdown summary::after {
  content: "⌄";
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.city-dropdown[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.city-dropdown summary strong {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.city-dropdown .city-options {
  max-height: 260px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 6px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 8px 10px 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.city-dropdown .city-options label {
  display: block;
}

.city-dropdown .city-options span {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .city-dropdown .city-options {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Mobile hero spans the full viewport; content keeps a safe inner gutter. */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .hero-cinematic {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    margin-inline: 0;
    padding-left: max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-left));
    padding-right: max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-right));
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .hero-cinematic .hero-copy {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
}