@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Serif+SC:wght@400;500;600&family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;1,400;1,500&family=Inter+Tight:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --forest:       #2E4A3D;
  --forest-deep:  #1F3329;
  --forest-light: #3A5C4D;
  --sage-mist:    #B5C4B8;
  --sage-light:   #D4E0D6;
  --cream:        #F8F4ED;
  --cream-deep:   #EFE7D6;
  --cream-mid:    #F3EDE3;
  --gold:         #A88B5C;
  --gold-deep:    #8C7245;
  --gold-light:   #C4A87A;
  --ink:          #1F1A14;
  --ink-soft:     #5C5246;
  --ink-muted:    #897F70;
  --border:       #E0D8C8;
  --border-light: #EDE6D8;
  --white:        #FFFFFF;

  --font-serif: "Noto Serif SC","Source Han Serif SC","Songti SC","STSong","Cormorant Garamond","Lora",Georgia,serif;
  --font-latin: "Cormorant Garamond","Lora",Georgia,serif;
  --font-ui:    "Inter Tight","PingFang SC","Microsoft YaHei",system-ui,sans-serif;

  --s-1: 4px; --s-2: 8px; --s-3: 12px; --s-4: 16px;
  --s-5: 24px; --s-6: 32px; --s-7: 48px; --s-8: 64px;
  --s-9: 96px; --s-10: 128px;

  --container: 1240px;
  --prose:     720px;
  --narrow:    880px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(31,26,20,0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(31,26,20,0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(31,26,20,0.14);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 24px rgba(168,139,92,0.18);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0,0,0.2,1);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

::selection { background: rgba(168,139,92,0.22); color: var(--ink); }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  font-feature-settings: "palt";
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s var(--ease); }

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.container       { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--s-6); }
.container-prose { max-width: var(--prose);     margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--s-6); }
.container-narrow{ max-width: var(--narrow);    margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--s-6); }

section        { padding: var(--s-10) 0; }
section.compact{ padding: var(--s-9)  0; }
section.loose  { padding: 160px 0; }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.72s var(--ease-out), transform 0.72s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.72s var(--ease-out), transform 0.72s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.72s var(--ease-out), transform 0.72s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(40px,5vw,72px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(30px,3.5vw,48px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}
h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px,2.5vw,28px);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.38;
}
h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lede { font-size: clamp(18px,2vw,22px); line-height: 1.72; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.meta { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--ink-muted); }

.latin { font-family: var(--font-latin); font-style: italic; }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn, .btn-primary, .btn-gold, .btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-2);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 15px 34px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.28s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--forest);
}
.btn-primary::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  border-color: var(--forest-deep);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--forest);
  border-color: var(--forest);
}
.btn::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-gold::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-deep);
  border-color: var(--gold-deep);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-gold:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.btn-ghost::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--cream);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

.text-link {
  color: var(--forest);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.text-link:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); border-color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.site-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(248,244,237,0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.site-nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(31,26,20,0.08); }

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--forest);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.nav-logo:hover { opacity: 0.75; }
.nav-logo a { color: inherit; }
.logo-latin {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0; right: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: right 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { right: 0; }
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--forest); }

.nav-cta { margin-left: var(--s-5); }

.lang-switch {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.lang-switch:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.lang-switch a { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  padding: var(--s-10) 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background shapes */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; right: -80px;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(181,196,184,0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px; left: -60px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168,139,92,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-10);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 60%, var(--forest));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-content .lede { margin-bottom: var(--s-7); }

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--s-4); flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  margin-top: var(--s-7);
  padding-top: var(--s-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero-stat { position: relative; }
.hero-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -24px; top: 10%; bottom: 10%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}

.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--forest);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-image { position: relative; }

.hero-image-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cream-deep), var(--sage-light));
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.hero-image-frame:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.hero-image-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Decorative frame corner ornaments */
.hero-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px; right: -12px;
  width: 60%; height: 60%;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.hero-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px; left: -12px;
  width: 60%; height: 60%;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hero-image-caption {
  margin-top: var(--s-3);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-align: right;
}

/* Image frames that contain placeholders need relative positioning */
.hero-image-frame,
.about-image-frame,
.book-cover { position: relative; }
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* Image placeholder overlay */
.img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-deep) 0%, var(--sage-light) 60%, var(--cream-deep) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 4s ease infinite;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.img-placeholder-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ============================================================ */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  padding: var(--s-7) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.trust-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-6);
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.trust-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; top: 15%; bottom: 15%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.trust-item:hover { background: rgba(168,139,92,0.06); }

.trust-item-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.trust-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trust-item-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   PANELS
   ============================================================ */
.panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--s-8);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.panel:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.panel-cream {
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--s-8);
}

.panel-forest {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--s-8);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.panel-forest::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.panel-forest h1,.panel-forest h2,.panel-forest h3,.panel-forest h4 { color: var(--cream); }

/* ============================================================
   ACES GRID
   ============================================================ */
.aces-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.aces-cell {
  padding: var(--s-8);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.aces-cell::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,74,61,0) 0%, rgba(46,74,61,0.04) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.aces-cell:hover { background: var(--cream-mid); }
.aces-cell:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.aces-cell:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
.aces-cell:nth-child(3), .aces-cell:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }

/* Large decorative background character */
.aces-cell::after {
  content: attr(data-char);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px; right: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 120px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--forest);
  opacity: 0.04;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.aces-cell:hover::after { opacity: 0.07; transform: scale(1.05); }

.aces-numeral {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.aces-zh {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--forest);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
}
.aces-en {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.aces-desc { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.78; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   CARE TRACK CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.tracks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
}

.track {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--s-7);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--border);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.track:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(168,139,92,0.3);
}
.track:hover::before { background: var(--gold); }

.track.featured {
  background: var(--forest);
  border-color: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.track.featured::before { background: var(--gold); }
.track.featured:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(31,51,41,0.35); }

.track.featured h3,.track.featured h4 { color: var(--cream); }
.track.featured .track-en   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.track.featured .track-price { color: var(--gold-light); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
.track.featured .track-desc  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

.track-step {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.track-title { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.track-en {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.track-price {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--forest);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--s-3) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}
.track-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.82;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}
.track-cta { margin-top: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   PULL QUOTE
   ============================================================ */
.pull-quote {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: var(--s-7);
  margin: var(--s-8) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.pull-quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px; left: var(--s-5);
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-size: 96px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.15;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.pull-quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(20px,2.5vw,30px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
}
.pull-quote cite {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PREVIEW
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-10);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cream-deep), var(--sage-light));
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.about-image-frame:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.about-image-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.credentials-list { list-style: none; margin-top: var(--s-6); }
.credentials-list li {
  padding: var(--s-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
}
.credentials-list li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.credentials-list li::before {
  content: '—';
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.credentials-list li:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
  padding-left: var(--s-2);
}
.credentials-list li:hover::before { color: var(--forest); }

/* ============================================================
   YOUTUBE CALLOUT
   ============================================================ */
.yt-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-deep) 0%, var(--forest) 60%, #3A5C4D 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--s-10) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.yt-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168,139,92,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.yt-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px; left: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.yt-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-10);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.yt-section h2, .yt-section h3 { color: var(--cream); }
.yt-section .lede { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }

.yt-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  margin-top: var(--s-6);
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.yt-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.yt-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.yt-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.yt-frame:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.yt-frame iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; }
.yt-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column; gap: var(--s-4);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.yt-play-icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(168,139,92,0.4);
}
.yt-placeholder:hover .yt-play-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(168,139,92,0.6);
}
.yt-play-icon svg { fill: var(--white); margin-left: 5px; }
.yt-channel-name {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ  —  Card Accordion
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--s-3);
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}

/* Left accent bar */
.faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--border);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(168,139,92,0.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item:hover::before { background: var(--gold); }
.faq-item.open {
  border-color: rgba(46,74,61,0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.faq-item.open::before { background: var(--forest); width: 4px; }

.faq-q {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-6) var(--s-5) var(--s-7);
  user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.faq-item:hover .faq-q  { color: var(--forest); }
.faq-item.open   .faq-q { color: var(--forest); }

/* Large faded number watermark */
.faq-q::before {
  content: attr(data-num);
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--s-5);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.55;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-item:hover  .faq-q::before,
.faq-item.open   .faq-q::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Expand/collapse icon — animated chevron */
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.faq-icon svg {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  stroke-width: 2;
  fill: none;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: stroke 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item:hover .faq-icon {
  background: rgba(168,139,92,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(168,139,92,0.4);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--forest);
  border-color: var(--forest);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon svg { stroke: var(--cream); }

/* Answer panel */
.faq-a {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 0 var(--s-6) 0 var(--s-7);
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s var(--ease-out), padding 0.3s var(--ease);
  display: block;
  border-top: 0px solid var(--border-light);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 800px;
  padding: var(--s-4) var(--s-6) var(--s-6) var(--s-7);
  border-top-width: 1px;
}

/* Answer inner highlight line */
.faq-item.open .faq-a::before {
  display: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-deep) 0%, var(--forest) 100%);
  padding: var(--s-10) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -160px; right: -160px;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168,139,92,0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px; left: -80px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: var(--s-5); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto var(--s-7); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner .cta-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--s-4); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--forest-deep) 0%, #18291F 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--s-10) 0 var(--s-6);
  position: relative;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--s-8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-brand h3 { color: var(--cream); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }

.footer-wechat-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.footer-wechat-box:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(168,139,92,0.4); }
.footer-wechat-qr {
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-3);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.footer-wechat-label { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--s-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
  display: block;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--cream); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--s-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}

.footer-legal { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); line-height: 1.8; }
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--cream); }

.footer-disclaimer { max-width: 440px; font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); line-height: 1.72; }

.footer-partner {
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 2;
}
.footer-partner a { color: var(--gold); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-partner a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ============================================================ */
.breadcrumb {
  padding: var(--s-4) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--ink-muted); transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--forest); }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--gold); margin: 0 var(--s-2); }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  padding: var(--s-10) 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(181,196,184,0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 800px; margin-bottom: var(--s-6); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero .lede { max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: var(--s-7); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero .hero-actions { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   INCLUSIONS GRID
   ============================================================ */
.inclusions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: var(--s-6);
}

.inclusion-item {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.inclusion-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.inclusion-item:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.inclusion-item:hover .inclusion-num { color: var(--gold-deep); }

.inclusion-num {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.inclusion-title { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.inclusion-en {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}
.inclusion-desc { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.78; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS STEPS
   ============================================================ */
.process-list { list-style: none; }

.process-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr;
  gap: var(--s-5);
  padding: var(--s-6) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), padding-left 0.2s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.process-step:hover { padding-left: var(--s-3); }

.step-numeral {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 40px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  line-height: 1;
  padding-top: 4px;
  transition: opacity 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.process-step:hover .step-numeral { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold-deep); }

.step-content h4 { margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.step-content p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.82; }

/* ============================================================
   INVESTMENT PANEL
   ============================================================ */
.investment-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-deep) 0%, var(--forest) 60%, #3A5C4D 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--s-9) var(--s-10);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.investment-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168,139,92,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.investment-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-size: clamp(52px,7vw,88px);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(168,139,92,0.3);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.investment-note {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--s-6);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.investment-currencies {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: var(--s-5);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.82;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   EDITORIAL DOUBLE-COL
   ============================================================ */
.editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: var(--s-10);
  align-items: start;
}
.editorial-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
.editorial-sidebar h3 { font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.42; }
.editorial-body p {
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.88;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.editorial-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   PROGRAMS GRID
   ============================================================ */
.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: var(--s-5);
}

.program-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.program-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.program-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(168,139,92,0.25);
}
.program-card:hover::before { background: var(--gold); }

.program-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.program-title { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.program-en { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }
.program-conditions {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.78;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
}

/* ============================================================
   HONORS BAR
   ============================================================ */
.honors-bar {
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  padding: var(--s-7) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.honors-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 0; }

.honor-item {
  padding: var(--s-5) var(--s-5);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.honor-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; top: 15%; bottom: 15%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.honor-item:hover { background: rgba(168,139,92,0.06); }

.honor-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.honor-body  { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================================
   CREDENTIALS GRID
   ============================================================ */
.credentials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--s-5); }

.credential-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--s-6);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.credential-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: right 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.credential-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(168,139,92,0.25);
}
.credential-card:hover::after { right: 0; }

.credential-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
  display: block;
}
.credential-title { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.credential-body  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.78; }

/* ============================================================
   BOOKS
   ============================================================ */
.books-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: var(--s-7); }

.book-cover {
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cream-deep), var(--sage-light));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.book-cover:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-0.5deg); }
.book-cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.book-title { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: var(--s-2); }
.book-en { font-family: var(--font-latin); font-style: italic; font-size: 15px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.book-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.78; }

/* ============================================================
   FORM
   ============================================================ */
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--s-8);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-5); }

.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--s-2);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.25s var(--ease);
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--forest);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46,74,61,0.08);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-group.honeypot { display: none; }

.form-consent {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.form-consent input[type="checkbox"] { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; font-size: 14px; padding: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================================
   PATIENT STORIES
   ============================================================ */
.stories-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-7); }

.story-card {
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--s-7);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.story-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px; right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-size: 120px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.1;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.story-meta { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: var(--s-4); font-weight: 600; }
.story-quote { font-family: var(--font-latin); font-style: italic; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.62; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: var(--s-5); }
.story-attribution { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.comparison-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--s-6); }

.comparison-col h4 {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--s-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.comparison-col ul { list-style: none; }
.comparison-col ul li {
  padding: var(--s-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
}
.comparison-col ul li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--forest); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.comparison-col ul li:hover { color: var(--ink); padding-left: var(--s-2); }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.section-header { margin-bottom: var(--s-8); }
.section-header.centered { text-align: center; }
.section-header h2 { margin-top: var(--s-3); }

.divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin: var(--s-5) 0;
}
.centered .divider { margin: var(--s-5) auto; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent); width: 80px; }

/* ============================================================
   MEDIA GRID
   ============================================================ */
.media-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: var(--s-5); }

.media-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--s-5);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.media-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: rgba(168,139,92,0.25); }

.media-outlet { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: var(--s-3); font-weight: 600; }
.media-headline { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: var(--s-3); }
.media-date { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  section      { padding: var(--s-9) 0; }
  section.loose{ padding: var(--s-10) 0; }

  .hero-grid, .about-grid, .yt-grid, .editorial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-image { order: -1; }
  .hero-image-frame { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .hero::before, .hero::after { display: none; }
  .hero-image::before, .hero-image::after { display: none; }

  .trust-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust-item:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }

  .tracks-grid, .programs-grid, .credentials-grid, .books-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .inclusions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .aces-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aces-cell   { border-right: none; }
  .aces-cell:nth-child(3) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .aces-cell:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }

  .honors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .honor-item:nth-child(2n)::after { display: none; }

  .footer-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom  { flex-direction: column; }

  .comparison-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stories-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .media-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step    { grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr; }
  .investment-panel{ padding: var(--s-8) var(--s-5); }
  .editorial-sidebar { position: static; }
  .hero-stat:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trust-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-item::after { display: none !important; }
  .inclusions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .honors-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .honor-item::after { display: none; }
  .footer-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .media-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats      { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--s-5); }
  .nav-links       { display: none; }
  .nav-cta         { display: none; }
  .comparison-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION — Hamburger
   ============================================================ */
.nav-burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-burger:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.nav-burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.nav-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-burger { display: flex; }

  .nav-links {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(248,244,237,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: var(--s-7) var(--s-6);
    gap: var(--s-4);
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
    z-index: 99;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .nav-links.open { transform: translateX(0); }

  .nav-links li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 18px;
    padding: var(--s-4) 0;
    display: block;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }

  .nav-links .lang-switch {
    border: none;
    padding: var(--s-4) 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ink-muted);
  }

  .nav-mobile-cta {
    display: block;
    margin-top: var(--s-5);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING CONTACT BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.float-contact {
  position: fixed;
  right: var(--s-5);
  bottom: var(--s-7);
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--s-3);
}

.float-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.float-btn:hover {
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.float-btn.gold {
  background: var(--gold);
}
.float-btn.gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-deep);
}

.float-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.float-toggle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--cream);
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(46,74,61,0.35);
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.float-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(46,74,61,0.45);
}
.float-toggle svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--cream);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.float-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.float-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--s-3);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: max-height 0.35s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.float-menu.open {
  max-height: 200px;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   MEDIA LOGOS (Authority Bar)
   ============================================================ */
.media-logos-bar {
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  padding: var(--s-7) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.media-logos-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.media-logos-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--s-7);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.media-logo-item {
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.media-logo-item:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--forest); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .media-logos-row { gap: var(--s-5); }
  .media-logo-item { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s-6);
}

.blog-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(168,139,92,0.25);
}
.blog-card:hover::before { background: var(--gold); }

.blog-card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-deep), var(--sage-light));
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-card-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--sage-mist);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: var(--s-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-3);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.78;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-5);
}

.blog-card-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s-4);
  padding-top: var(--s-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.blog-card-read-more {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--forest);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-read-more { color: var(--gold-deep); border-color: var(--gold-deep); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   VISUAL REDESIGN — MAJOR OVERHAUL
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Breadcrumb Dark Variant ---- */
.breadcrumb-dark {
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.breadcrumb-dark a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.breadcrumb-dark a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.breadcrumb-dark span { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ---- Page Hero: Dark Forest Treatment ---- */
.page-hero {
  padding: 100px 0 84px;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #18291F 0%, var(--forest) 50%, #3A5C4D 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Bottom gold separator line */
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold) 25%, var(--gold-light) 50%, var(--gold) 75%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* Gold radial glow top-right */
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -150px;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168,139,92,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--cream);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero .lede {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero .meta { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero .hero-actions { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero .btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.page-hero .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-deep);
  border-color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.page-hero .btn {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  background: transparent;
}
.page-hero .btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.page-hero.compact { padding: 72px 0 60px; }

/* ---- Hero Dark variant (Dr. Yang page) ---- */
.hero.hero-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #18291F 0%, var(--forest) 50%, #3A5C4D 100%);
}
.hero.hero-dark::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168,139,92,0.13) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
/* Override the default ::after circle with a gold bottom separator */
.hero.hero-dark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; top: auto;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold) 25%, var(--gold-light) 50%, var(--gold) 75%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero.hero-dark .hero-content h1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream) 50%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero.hero-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero.hero-dark .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-light); }
.hero.hero-dark .lede { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.hero.hero-dark p:not(.hero-image-caption):not(.lede) { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
.hero.hero-dark .hero-stats { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.hero.hero-dark .hero-stat-num { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero.hero-dark .hero-stat:not(:last-child)::after { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.hero.hero-dark .hero-stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.hero.hero-dark .divider { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), transparent); }
.hero.hero-dark .btn-primary { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.hero.hero-dark .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); border-color: var(--gold-deep); }
.hero.hero-dark .hero-image-frame {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(46,74,61,0.6), rgba(58,92,77,0.8));
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.hero.hero-dark .hero-image-caption { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }

/* ---- Homepage Hero H1 gradient — ink→forest→gold ---- */
.hero-content h1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 35%, var(--forest) 65%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ---- Hero stat numbers — larger & more dramatic ---- */
.hero-stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ---- Pull quote — more dramatic ---- */
.pull-quote {
  border-left-width: 3px;
  padding: var(--s-8) 0 var(--s-8) var(--s-8);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(168,139,92,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  margin: var(--s-10) 0;
}
.pull-quote::before {
  font-size: 160px;
  opacity: 0.09;
  top: -44px;
  left: var(--s-5);
}
.pull-quote blockquote {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 36px);
}

/* ---- Divider — slightly bolder ---- */
.divider {
  width: 52px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(168,139,92,0.25));
  margin: var(--s-5) 0 var(--s-6);
}
.centered .divider {
  width: 96px;
  margin: var(--s-5) auto var(--s-6);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

/* ---- Section header — more breathing room ---- */
.section-header { margin-bottom: var(--s-9); }

/* ---- Story cards — gold left border accent ---- */
.story-card {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-top-color: var(--border);
  border-right-color: var(--border);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}
.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-left-color: var(--forest);
}

/* ---- Trust bar — stronger bottom edge ---- */
.trust-bar { border-bottom: 3px solid var(--forest-deep); }
.trust-item-title { font-size: 18px; }

/* ---- ACES characters — larger ---- */
.aces-zh { font-size: 52px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

/* ---- Featured track card ---- */
.track.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--forest) 0%, var(--forest-deep) 100%);
}

/* ---- CTA Banner — more dramatic ---- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #18291F 0%, var(--forest) 45%, #3A5C4D 100%);
  padding: 120px 0;
}

/* ---- Footer gold top separator — thicker ---- */
.site-footer::before {
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold) 15%, var(--gold-light) 50%, var(--gold) 85%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ---- Editorial body — more generous type ---- */
.editorial-body p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.92;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-6);
}

/* ---- Credential icons ---- */
.credential-icon { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: var(--s-4); }

/* ---- Program cards ---- */
.program-card { padding: var(--s-7); }
.program-title { font-size: 21px; }

/* ---- Buttons — subtle elevation ---- */
.btn-primary, .btn-gold {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(46,74,61,0.12);
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-gold:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(46,74,61,0.22);
}

/* ---- Editorial lede & callout ---- */
.editorial-lede {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.78 !important;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: var(--s-6) !important;
  margin-bottom: var(--s-7) !important;
}
.editorial-lede strong { color: var(--forest); font-weight: 700; }

.editorial-body strong {
  color: var(--forest);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.editorial-callout {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  padding: var(--s-6) var(--s-7);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-top: var(--s-7);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.editorial-callout::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
}
.editorial-callout::after {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px; right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-size: 140px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.editorial-callout strong { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- Nav btn-primary: override nav-links a color ---- */
.nav-links .btn-primary,
.nav-links a.btn-primary {
  color: var(--white);
}
.nav-links .btn-primary:hover,
.nav-links a.btn-primary:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ---- Honors bar items ---- */
.honor-title { font-size: 17px; }

/* ---- Blog card titles ---- */
.blog-card-title { font-size: 19px; }

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY CONSISTENCY — unified content scale
   ============================================================ */

/* 卡片/组件正文统一 16px */
.aces-desc         { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.82; }
.track-desc        { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.82; }
.faq-a             { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.88; }
.program-conditions{ font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.80; }
.credential-body   { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.78; }
.book-desc         { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.78; }
.step-content p    { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.82; }
.comparison-col ul li { font-size: 16px; }
.credentials-list li  { font-size: 16px; }
.honor-body        { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }
.media-headline    { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.52; }

/* 故事引言 */
.story-quote       { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.65; }
.story-attribution { font-size: 14px; }

/* 博客摘要 / 辅助小字 */
.blog-card-excerpt { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.82; }
.inclusion-desc    { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.80; }
.inclusion-title   { font-size: 18px; }

/* footer 链接 */
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 15px; }
.footer-brand p     { font-size: 15px; }

/* ---- Responsive overrides ---- */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .page-hero { padding: var(--s-10) 0 var(--s-9); }
  .page-hero.compact { padding: var(--s-9) 0 var(--s-8); }
  .cta-banner { padding: var(--s-10) 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .page-hero { padding: var(--s-9) 0 var(--s-8); }
  .page-hero.compact { padding: var(--s-8) 0 var(--s-7); }
}