:root {
  --bg: #070604;
  --bg-deep: #030302;
  --panel: rgba(20, 18, 14, 0.82);
  --panel-strong: rgba(28, 24, 16, 0.92);
  --gold: #c9a24a;
  --gold-soft: #ead18a;
  --gold-deep: #8d6421;
  --ivory: #fff4d8;
  --text: #efe4c9;
  --muted: #b8aa86;
  --line: rgba(233, 203, 127, 0.22);
  --line-strong: rgba(233, 203, 127, 0.42);
  --shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.46);
  --bg-hero-image: url("assets/bg-hero.jpg");
  --bg-programs-image: url("assets/bg-programs.jpg");
  --bg-hk-pathway-image: url("assets/bg-hk-pathway.jpg");
  --bg-elite-plan-image: url("assets/bg-elite-plan.jpg");
  --bg-why-rain-image: url("assets/bg-why-rain.jpg");
  --bg-contact-image: url("assets/bg-contact.jpg");
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  min-width: 320px;
  font-family: Arial, "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 6%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.16), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 20%, rgba(105, 70, 22, 0.26), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0e0a06 0%, #070604 42%, #030302 100%);
  color: var(--text);
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 96px 96px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78), transparent 74%);
}

body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 18%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.055) 18.3%, transparent 18.6% 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 238, 180, 0.08), transparent 28%);
}

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

img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

main,
.footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 30;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(233, 203, 127, 0.18);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.88), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.72));
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 30px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12);
}

.site-header::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.72), transparent);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(6, 5, 4, 0.93);
}

.nav {
  width: min(1200px, 92%);
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 270px;
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 54px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.52);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(56, 43, 19, 0.92), rgba(12, 10, 7, 0.92)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 15%, rgba(255, 233, 170, 0.22), transparent 34%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
    0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28),
    0 0 24px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12);
}

.line-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: #f2d886;
  stroke-width: 2.3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.brand-icon img {
  width: 42px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center 43%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.25));
}

.brand-text strong,
.brand-text small {
  display: block;
}

.brand-text strong {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.brand-text small {
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  color: #e7dcc0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0;
  transition: color 0.22s ease;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 4px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-soft), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0.4);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-tools {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.language-switcher {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.58);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.language-switcher button {
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 30px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.language-switcher button:hover,
.language-switcher button.is-active {
  color: #120c05;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1da91, #b88a2f);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 4px auto;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
}

.hero,
.section {
  width: min(1200px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  scroll-margin-top: 92px;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 64px 0 68px;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 22px -4% auto;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.46), transparent);
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.7) 0%, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.38) 48%, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.76) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.18), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.78)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 24%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.26), transparent 30%),
    var(--bg-hero-image);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, cover;
  background-position: center, center, center, center 68%;
  opacity: 0.88;
  filter: grayscale(6%) saturate(96%) brightness(78%);
}

.hero-shell {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.04fr) minmax(400px, 0.96fr);
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
}

.hero-content::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 8px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.72), transparent);
}

.eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 34px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-soft), transparent);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
p {
  margin-top: 0;
}

h1 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 72px;
  line-height: 1.02;
  text-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12);
}

h1 span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 36px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

h2 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 44px;
  line-height: 1.16;
}

h3 {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 20px;
}

.hero-copy,
.section-heading p,
.product-copy p,
.elite-copy p,
.consultation-copy p,
.advantage-card p,
.program-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.hero-copy {
  max-width: 680px;
  font-size: 17px;
}

.hero-assurance {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  width: min(680px, 100%);
  margin-top: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12);
}

.hero-assurance span {
  display: grid;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  background: rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.72);
}

.hero-assurance strong {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-assurance small {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.btn {
  min-height: 48px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary {
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.7);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7df91 0%, var(--gold) 48%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  color: #171007;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.34);
}

.btn-secondary {
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.62);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.08);
}

.hero-panel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.2), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(42, 32, 16, 0.72), rgba(9, 8, 6, 0.96)),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.06) 0 1px, transparent 1px 52px);
  box-shadow:
    var(--shadow),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    0 0 70px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12);
}

.hero-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.14);
  border-radius: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.panel-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0 42px, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.08) 42px 43px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0 42px, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.06) 42px 43px);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), transparent 72%);
}

.panel-arc {
  position: absolute;
  right: -110px;
  top: 78px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.3);
  border-left-color: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
}

.panel-crest {
  position: absolute;
  right: 34px;
  top: 58px;
  z-index: 6;
  width: 92px;
  height: 126px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent 60%);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.panel-crest img {
  width: 76px;
  height: 108px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center top;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.22));
}

.panel-topline,
.panel-focus,
.panel-list {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.panel-topline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 30px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.panel-topline strong {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.panel-focus {
  margin: 88px 30px 34px;
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.24);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10, 9, 7, 0.78), rgba(5, 5, 4, 0.52));
}

.panel-focus span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.panel-focus strong {
  display: block;
  margin: 8px 0;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 52px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.panel-focus small {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.panel-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0 30px 30px;
}

.panel-list article {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.72);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}

.panel-list article:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.42);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.08);
}

.panel-list span {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.panel-list strong {
  color: #f8edcf;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.panel-signature {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 0 30px 30px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 88px 0;
}

.brand-story-section,
.conversion-rail-section,
.advisory-system-section,
.decision-center-section,
.admissions-standard-section,
.pathway-finder-section,
.gaokao-route-section,
.programs-section,
.service-packages-section,
.deliverables-section,
.associate-guide-section,
.academic-system-section,
.guide-section,
.destination-matrix-section,
.pathway-comparison-section,
.rain-pathway-system-section,
.associate-offers-section,
.proof-section,
.case-library-section,
.advantages-section,
.tutor-standard-section,
.mentor-team-section,
.trust-center-section,
.process-section,
.events-section,
.content-hub-section,
.faq-section,
.launch-cta-section,
.assessment-section,
.compliance-section,
.contact-section {
  isolation: isolate;
}

.brand-story-section > *,
.conversion-rail-section > *,
.advisory-system-section > *,
.decision-center-section > *,
.admissions-standard-section > *,
.pathway-finder-section > *,
.gaokao-route-section > *,
.programs-section > *,
.service-packages-section > *,
.deliverables-section > *,
.associate-guide-section > *,
.academic-system-section > *,
.guide-section > *,
.destination-matrix-section > *,
.pathway-comparison-section > *,
.rain-pathway-system-section > *,
.associate-offers-section > *,
.proof-section > *,
.case-library-section > *,
.advantages-section > *,
.tutor-standard-section > *,
.mentor-team-section > *,
.trust-center-section > *,
.process-section > *,
.events-section > *,
.content-hub-section > *,
.faq-section > *,
.launch-cta-section > *,
.assessment-section > *,
.compliance-section > *,
.contact-section > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.brand-story-section::before,
.conversion-rail-section::before,
.advisory-system-section::before,
.decision-center-section::before,
.admissions-standard-section::before,
.pathway-finder-section::before,
.gaokao-route-section::before,
.programs-section::before,
.service-packages-section::before,
.deliverables-section::before,
.associate-guide-section::before,
.academic-system-section::before,
.guide-section::before,
.destination-matrix-section::before,
.pathway-comparison-section::before,
.rain-pathway-system-section::before,
.associate-offers-section::before,
.proof-section::before,
.case-library-section::before,
.advantages-section::before,
.tutor-standard-section::before,
.mentor-team-section::before,
.trust-center-section::before,
.process-section::before,
.events-section::before,
.content-hub-section::before,
.faq-section::before,
.launch-cta-section::before,
.assessment-section::before,
.compliance-section::before,
.contact-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.86), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.56), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.88)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.64), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.88)),
    var(--section-bg-image);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: var(--section-bg-opacity, 0.28);
  filter: grayscale(16%) saturate(88%) brightness(64%) blur(0.2px);
}

.brand-story-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-hero-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.24;
}

.conversion-rail-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-contact-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.2;
}

.advisory-system-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-programs-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.3;
}

.decision-center-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.28;
}

.admissions-standard-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.24;
}

.pathway-finder-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-programs-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.28;
}

.gaokao-route-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-hk-pathway-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.32;
}

.programs-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-programs-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.36;
}

.service-packages-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-programs-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.31;
}

.deliverables-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.27;
}

.associate-guide-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-hk-pathway-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.32;
}

.academic-system-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-programs-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.28;
}

.guide-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.24;
}

.destination-matrix-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-contact-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.28;
}

.pathway-comparison-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.24;
}

.rain-pathway-system-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-hk-pathway-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.34;
}

.associate-offers-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-contact-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.24;
}

.proof-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-contact-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.22;
}

.case-library-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.24;
}

.advantages-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.26;
}

.tutor-standard-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.24;
}

.mentor-team-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-programs-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.28;
}

.trust-center-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-contact-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.22;
}

.process-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.22;
}

.events-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-contact-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.24;
}

.content-hub-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-programs-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.22;
}

.faq-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.2;
}

.launch-cta-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-contact-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.32;
}

.assessment-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-contact-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.25;
}

.compliance-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-why-rain-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.18;
}

.contact-section {
  --section-bg-image: var(--bg-contact-image);
  --section-bg-opacity: 0.3;
}

.section-heading {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  padding-left: 22px;
}

.section-heading::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.72), transparent);
}

.section-heading h2 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.conversion-rail-section {
  padding: 34px 0 76px;
  margin-top: -42px;
}

.conversion-rail {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.82fr) minmax(480px, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.28);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 8%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(28, 24, 16, 0.9), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.92));
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.conversion-rail::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.conversion-copy,
.conversion-steps,
.conversion-actions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.conversion-copy h2 {
  max-width: 520px;
  font-size: 34px;
}

.conversion-copy p:last-child {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.conversion-steps {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.conversion-step {
  min-height: 164px;
  padding: 20px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(32, 27, 18, 0.82), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.88));
}

.conversion-step span,
.advisory-card span,
.package-intelligence-card span {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.conversion-step strong,
.advisory-card strong,
.package-intelligence-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.conversion-step p,
.advisory-card p,
.package-intelligence-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.conversion-actions {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.trust-grid,
.trust-protocol,
.conversion-steps,
.advisory-grid,
.decision-grid,
.destination-matrix-grid,
.deliverables-grid,
.launch-options,
.package-intelligence,
.method-grid,
.standard-grid,
.pathway-finder-grid,
.route-grid,
.program-grid,
.package-grid,
.associate-insights,
.system-grid,
.comparison-grid,
.guide-grid,
.programme-grid,
.pathway-system-layout,
.system-map,
.support-grid,
.offer-proof-stats,
.offer-proof-grid,
.proof-grid,
.case-grid,
.faq-grid,
.trust-center-grid,
.event-grid,
.content-hub-grid,
.compliance-grid,
.tutor-standard-grid,
.mentor-grid,
.advantage-grid,
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}

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

.stat-card,
.trust-protocol article,
.conversion-step,
.advisory-card,
.decision-card,
.destination-card,
.deliverable-card,
.launch-options article,
.package-intelligence-card,
.method-grid article,
.standard-card,
.pathway-card,
.route-card,
.program-card,
.package-card,
.associate-shell,
.associate-insights article,
.system-card,
.comparison-card,
.system-map article,
.support-grid article,
.offer-proof-stats article,
.offer-proof-card,
.guide-block,
.guide-card,
.programme-card,
.proof-card,
.case-card,
.faq-card,
.trust-center-card,
.event-card,
.content-card,
.assessment-card,
.compliance-card,
.tutor-standard-card,
.mentor-card,
.advantage-card,
.contact-card,
.brand-card,
.consultation-form,
.elite-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(28, 24, 17, 0.78), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.9));
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.stat-card,
.trust-protocol article,
.conversion-step,
.advisory-card,
.decision-card,
.destination-card,
.deliverable-card,
.launch-options article,
.package-intelligence-card,
.method-grid article,
.standard-card,
.pathway-card,
.route-card,
.program-card,
.package-card,
.associate-insights article,
.system-card,
.comparison-card,
.system-map article,
.support-grid article,
.offer-proof-card,
.guide-card,
.programme-card,
.proof-card,
.case-card,
.faq-card,
.trust-center-card,
.event-card,
.content-card,
.compliance-card,
.tutor-standard-card,
.mentor-card,
.advantage-card,
.contact-card,
.brand-card {
  transition: transform 0.24s ease, border-color 0.24s ease, box-shadow 0.24s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover,
.trust-protocol article:hover,
.conversion-step:hover,
.advisory-card:hover,
.decision-card:hover,
.destination-card:hover,
.deliverable-card:hover,
.launch-options article:hover,
.package-intelligence-card:hover,
.method-grid article:hover,
.standard-card:hover,
.pathway-card:hover,
.route-card:hover,
.program-card:hover,
.package-card:hover,
.associate-insights article:hover,
.system-card:hover,
.comparison-card:hover,
.system-map article:hover,
.support-grid article:hover,
.offer-proof-card:hover,
.guide-card:hover,
.programme-card:hover,
.proof-card:hover,
.case-card:hover,
.faq-card:hover,
.trust-center-card:hover,
.event-card:hover,
.content-card:hover,
.compliance-card:hover,
.tutor-standard-card:hover,
.mentor-card:hover,
.advantage-card:hover,
.contact-card:hover,
.brand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.46);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 58px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.36);
}

.stat-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 168px;
  display: grid;
  align-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -48px;
  top: -48px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.stat-label {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stat-card strong {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.stat-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.compliance-note {
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  color: #b8aa86;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.trust-protocol {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.trust-protocol article {
  min-height: 158px;
  padding: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(25, 21, 15, 0.72), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.88));
}

.trust-protocol span {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.trust-protocol strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 17px;
}

.trust-protocol p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.story-shell,
.assessment-shell {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.88fr) minmax(440px, 1.12fr);
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 42px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.28);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 12%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.14), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(28, 24, 17, 0.88), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.94));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.story-shell::before,
.assessment-shell::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.09);
  border-radius: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-copy,
.assessment-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.story-copy h2,
.assessment-copy h2 {
  font-size: 40px;
}

.story-copy p,
.assessment-copy p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.method-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.method-grid article {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 52px minmax(0, 0.72fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.method-grid span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #0e0a06;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d98d, #b88a2f);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.method-grid strong {
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.method-grid p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.advisory-system-shell {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 0.72fr) minmax(0, 1.28fr);
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.advisory-system-copy {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.26);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(31, 25, 16, 0.88), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.92));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.advisory-system-copy h2 {
  font-size: 40px;
}

.advisory-system-copy p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.advisory-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.advisory-meta span {
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.24);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.06);
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.advisory-dashboard {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.26);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18, 16, 12, 0.86), rgba(6, 5, 4, 0.94));
  background-size: 56px 56px, 56px 56px, 100% 100%;
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.advisory-dashboard::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -120px;
  top: -120px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.16);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.dashboard-topline {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.dashboard-topline strong {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.advisory-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.advisory-card {
  min-height: 188px;
  padding: 22px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(32, 27, 18, 0.82), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.9));
}

.decision-center-shell {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 0.78fr) minmax(0, 1.22fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.decision-board {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 430px;
  padding: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 12%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(32, 26, 16, 0.9), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.94));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.decision-board::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.decision-board > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.decision-board > span {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.decision-board h3 {
  max-width: 430px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 30px;
}

.decision-board ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.decision-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.decision-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 202px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(24, 21, 15, 0.76), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.9));
}

.decision-card::before,
.destination-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.6), transparent);
}

.decision-card span,
.destination-card-top span {
  display: inline-flex;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.decision-card span {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.decision-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 18px;
}

.decision-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.standard-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.88fr) minmax(0, 1.12fr);
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.standard-panel,
.standard-card,
.system-card,
.proof-card,
.tutor-standard-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 21, 16, 0.78), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.9));
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.standard-panel {
  min-height: 330px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 32px;
}

.standard-panel::before,
.system-card::before,
.proof-card::before,
.tutor-standard-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.09);
  border-radius: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.standard-panel span {
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.28);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.07);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.standard-panel h3 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 34px;
}

.standard-panel p,
.standard-card p,
.system-card p,
.proof-card p,
.tutor-standard-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.standard-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.standard-card {
  min-height: 156px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.standard-card strong,
.system-card h3,
.proof-card h3,
.tutor-standard-card h3 {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.28;
}

.standard-card span,
.system-card h4 {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.pathway-finder-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.pathway-card,
.guide-card,
.programme-card,
.event-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 21, 16, 0.76), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.9));
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.pathway-card {
  min-height: 240px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 26px;
}

.pathway-card::before,
.guide-card::before,
.event-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.62), transparent);
}

.pathway-tag {
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.28);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.07);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pathway-card h3,
.event-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.pathway-card p,
.guide-card p,
.event-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.pathway-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  color: #f6df9a;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

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

.route-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 26px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.13), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(27, 23, 16, 0.82), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.94));
}

.route-card::before,
.comparison-card::before,
.faq-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent) top / 100% 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.08), transparent 34%);
}

.route-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.36);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #0e0a06;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d98d, #b88a2f);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.route-card h3,
.comparison-card h3,
.faq-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 21px;
}

.route-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.route-card p,
.comparison-card dd,
.faq-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.route-note {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  color: #b8aa86;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.associate-shell {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 0.84fr) minmax(0, 1.16fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.24);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.16), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(28, 24, 17, 0.86), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.94));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.associate-shell::before,
.rain-pathway-system-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.associate-shell::before {
  inset: 18px;
}

.associate-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.associate-copy h2,
.pathway-system-copy h2 {
  font-size: 40px;
}

.associate-copy p,
.pathway-system-copy p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.text-link {
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.text-link::after {
  content: " ->";
}

.associate-insights {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.associate-insights article,
.support-grid article,
.system-map article {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18, 16, 12, 0.84), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.9));
}

.associate-insights span,
.support-grid span,
.comparison-card span,
.faq-card span,
.system-map span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.28);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.07);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.associate-insights strong,
.support-grid h3,
.system-map strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.associate-insights p,
.support-grid p,
.system-map p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

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

.comparison-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 26px;
}

.comparison-card dl {
  margin: 0;
}

.comparison-card dt {
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.comparison-card dd {
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.pathway-system-copy {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.rain-pathway-system-section::after {
  left: 50%;
  top: 138px;
  z-index: 0;
  width: min(980px, 84vw);
  height: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.32), transparent);
}

.pathway-system-layout {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.12fr) minmax(320px, 0.88fr);
  align-items: start;
}

.system-map {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.system-map article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 62px minmax(140px, 0.36fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 96px;
}

.system-map span {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.system-map strong {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.support-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.support-grid article {
  min-height: 190px;
}

.faq-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.faq-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 26px;
}

.offer-proof-stats {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.offer-proof-stats article {
  min-height: 138px;
  display: grid;
  align-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 21, 16, 0.78), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.92));
}

.offer-proof-stats strong {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.offer-proof-stats span {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.offer-proof-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.offer-proof-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, 0.42fr) minmax(0, 0.58fr);
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 18px;
}

.offer-proof-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent) top / 100% 1px no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 8%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12), transparent 32%);
}

.offer-proof-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  min-height: 280px;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.22);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(246, 241, 231, 0.06);
}

.offer-proof-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  filter: saturate(92%) contrast(103%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.offer-proof-card:hover .offer-proof-visual img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.offer-proof-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 6px 8px 0;
}

.offer-proof-content > span {
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.28);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.07);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.offer-proof-content h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.offer-proof-content p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.offer-proof-content dl {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 12px 0 0;
}

.offer-proof-content dl div {
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.14);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.52);
}

.offer-proof-content dt {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.offer-proof-content dd {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.offer-proof-note {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  color: #b8aa86;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.program-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.program-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 286px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 10%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1), transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(28, 24, 17, 0.86), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.94));
}

.program-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.78), transparent);
}

.program-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -36px;
  bottom: -36px;
  width: 118px;
  height: 118px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.16);
  transform: rotate(20deg);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.program-card:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(20deg) translate(-10px, -10px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
}

.card-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #0e0a06;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d98d, #b88a2f);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.program-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.program-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 17px;
}

.program-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.package-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.package-intelligence {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.package-intelligence-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 188px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(28, 24, 17, 0.78), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.9));
}

.package-intelligence-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.6), transparent);
}

.package-intelligence-card span {
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.deliverables-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 0.72fr) minmax(0, 1.28fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.deliverables-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 430px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 4%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.16), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(31, 26, 17, 0.88), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.94));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.deliverables-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.deliverables-panel > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.deliverables-panel span {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.deliverables-panel h3 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 31px;
}

.deliverables-panel p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.deliverables-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.deliverable-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 206px;
  padding: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(24, 21, 15, 0.76), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.9));
}

.deliverable-card::before,
.launch-options article::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.62), transparent);
}

.deliverable-card span,
.launch-options span {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.deliverable-card strong,
.launch-options strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.deliverable-card p,
.launch-options p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.package-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 410px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 21, 16, 0.78), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.92));
}

.package-card::before,
.case-card::before,
.mentor-card::before,
.trust-center-card::before,
.content-card::before,
.compliance-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.62), transparent);
}

.featured-package {
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.42);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 62px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34),
    0 0 42px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.package-card > span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #0e0a06;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d98d, #b88a2f);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.package-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.28;
}

.package-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 17px;
}

.package-card p,
.package-card li {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.package-card ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: 9px;
  margin: 18px 0 24px;
  padding-left: 19px;
}

.package-card a,
.content-card a {
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.06);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}

.package-card a:hover,
.content-card a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.58);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1);
}

.system-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.system-card {
  min-height: 292px;
  padding: 28px;
}

.system-card > span,
.proof-card > span,
.tutor-standard-card > span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  min-width: 42px;
  min-height: 38px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.32);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #0e0a06;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d98d, #b88a2f);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.system-card h3 {
  min-height: 52px;
}

.system-card h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.guide-block {
  padding: 28px;
}

.guide-block-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.guide-block-heading span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #0e0a06;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d98d, #b88a2f);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.guide-block-heading h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 21px;
}

.destination-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.guide-card {
  min-height: 168px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.guide-card strong,
.programme-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.guide-card span,
.programme-card span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.guide-card p {
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.guide-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.programme-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.programme-card {
  min-height: 118px;
  display: grid;
  align-content: center;
  padding: 22px;
}

.subject-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.subject-tags span {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 42px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.22);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(10, 9, 7, 0.66);
  color: #f8edcf;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}

.subject-tags span:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.42);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.08);
}

.destination-matrix-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.destination-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 390px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 26px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.14), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(27, 23, 16, 0.8), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.92));
}

.destination-card-top {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.destination-card-top span {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.32);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.08);
  font-size: 18px;
}

.destination-card-top strong {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.32;
}

.destination-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.destination-card ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 18px 0 24px;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.destination-card a {
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.06);
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}

.destination-card a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.58);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1);
}

.product-section,
.elite-product,
.consultation-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(380px, 1.05fr);
  gap: 42px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 56px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.08), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(29, 25, 17, 0.92), rgba(6, 5, 4, 0.95));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.product-section::before,
.elite-product::before,
.consultation-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.09);
  border-radius: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.product-section::after,
.elite-product::after,
.consultation-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -160px;
  top: -160px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.product-copy,
.elite-copy,
.step-cluster,
.elite-card,
.consultation-copy,
.consultation-form {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.product-copy h2,
.elite-copy h2,
.consultation-copy h2 {
  font-size: 40px;
}

.product-copy p,
.elite-copy p,
.consultation-copy p {
  max-width: 660px;
}

.product-note {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.22);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.step-cluster {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.step-cluster span,
.elite-list span {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 62px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 18px 16px 42px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.24);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10, 9, 7, 0.72), rgba(5, 5, 4, 0.42));
  color: #f8edcf;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}

.step-cluster span:hover,
.elite-list span:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.42);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.08);
}

.step-cluster span::before,
.elite-list span::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.5);
}

.elite-product {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(390px, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  margin-top: 28px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(235deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.08), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.95), rgba(29, 25, 17, 0.92));
}

.pathway-product {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.86) 0%, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.7) 48%, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.42) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 18%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.26), transparent 32%),
    var(--bg-hk-pathway-image);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, cover;
  background-position: center, center, center 42%;
}

.elite-product {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.52) 0%, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.76) 50%, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.88) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 12%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.24), transparent 32%),
    var(--bg-elite-plan-image);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, cover;
  background-position: center, center, center 44%;
}

.elite-card {
  padding: 28px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.92), rgba(30, 25, 16, 0.82));
}

.elite-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.advantage-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.advantage-card {
  min-height: 190px;
  padding: 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 21, 16, 0.72), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.86));
}

.line-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.24);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 18%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent 42%),
    rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.06);
}

.advantage-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 18px;
}

.advantage-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.proof-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.proof-card {
  min-height: 272px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 28px;
}

.proof-card > span {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.07);
  font-family: Arial, "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.proof-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  color: #f6df9a;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.case-filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.case-filter-button {
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.24);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(10, 9, 7, 0.72);
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease;
}

.case-filter-button:hover,
.case-filter-button.is-active {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.54);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.case-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.case-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 410px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 26px;
}

.case-card.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}

.case-card > span,
.trust-center-card > span,
.content-card > span {
  width: fit-content;
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.28);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.07);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-card h3,
.trust-center-card h3,
.content-card h3,
.compliance-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.case-card p,
.trust-center-card p,
.content-card p,
.compliance-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.case-card dl {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
}

.case-card div {
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12);
}

.case-card dt {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.case-card dd {
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  color: #d5c8a4;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.tutor-standard-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.tutor-standard-card {
  min-height: 230px;
  padding: 26px;
}

.tutor-standard-card > span {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tutor-standard-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 18px;
}

.mentor-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.mentor-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 650px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 4%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.14), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(27, 23, 16, 0.82), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.92));
}

.mentor-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -48px;
  bottom: -48px;
  width: 132px;
  height: 132px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mentor-photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  height: 245px;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.26);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent 46%),
    rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.82);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.mentor-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 48%, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.3)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 18%, transparent 38%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
}

.mentor-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  filter: saturate(88%) contrast(1.03) brightness(0.9);
  transition: transform 0.32s ease, filter 0.32s ease;
}

.mentor-photo-aligned {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.mentor-photo-aligned img {
  width: 198px;
  height: 198px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center center;
}

.mentor-card:hover .mentor-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
  filter: saturate(96%) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.96);
}

.mentor-photo-headshot {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  height: 288px;
  padding: 0;
}

.mentor-photo-headshot::after {
  display: none;
}

.mentor-photo-headshot img {
  width: min(284px, 98%);
  max-height: 98%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center center;
  filter: saturate(96%) contrast(1.04) brightness(0.96);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18);
  transform: none;
}

.mentor-card:hover .mentor-photo-headshot img {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.018);
  filter: saturate(100%) contrast(1.05) brightness(1);
}

.mentor-top {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.mentor-avatar {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.44);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #0d0905;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1da91, #b78931);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28),
    0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.mentor-top h3 {
  margin: 0 0 7px;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mentor-top p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.mentor-tags {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.mentor-tags span {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #f3d98d;
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.06);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mentor-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: #d2c3a0;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.mentor-card ul {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: auto 0 0;
  padding: 18px 0 0 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.14);
}

.mentor-card li {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.62;
}

.mentor-card li::marker {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

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

.trust-center-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 250px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 26px;
}

.trust-center-card small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  color: #d9c98e;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4%;
  right: 4%;
  top: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.45), transparent);
}

.timeline li {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 150px;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(12, 10, 7, 0.76);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}

.timeline li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.42);
}

.timeline span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #0a0805;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.timeline strong {
  display: block;
  color: #f8edcf;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

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

.event-card {
  min-height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 26px;
}

.event-card > span {
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.26);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.07);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.event-card p {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.event-link {
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 11px 15px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.38);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #171007;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7df91 0%, var(--gold) 52%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.event-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.25);
}

.content-hub-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.content-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 26px;
}

.content-card > span {
  text-transform: none;
}

.assessment-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
}

.assessment-button,
.assessment-result {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.assessment-result {
  min-height: 78px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.22);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
  color: #f8edcf;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.compliance-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.compliance-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 26px;
}

.launch-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 42px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 8%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(32, 26, 16, 0.92), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.96));
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 78px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
    0 0 70px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.launch-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.launch-cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -130px;
  top: -130px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.16);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.launch-copy,
.launch-options,
.launch-actions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.launch-copy {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.launch-copy h2 {
  font-size: 40px;
}

.launch-copy p:last-child {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.launch-options {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.launch-options article {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 168px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 22px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(24, 21, 15, 0.78), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.9));
}

.launch-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.floating-cta {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 25;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.floating-cta a {
  min-width: 98px;
  padding: 10px 13px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.34);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.82);
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}

.floating-cta a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.58);
  background: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.1);
}

.consultation-section {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.82fr) minmax(420px, 1.18fr);
}

.consultation-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 30px;
}

label {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #f8e8b3;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.wide-field,
.form-button,
.form-message {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

input,
select,
textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.24);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 4, 0.7);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font: inherit;
}

textarea {
  min-height: 112px;
  resize: vertical;
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
  color: #877b5d;
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.16);
}

.form-button {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.72);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-message {
  min-height: 0;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.form-message.is-visible {
  padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
}

.contact-layout {
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr 0.92fr 1.08fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-card,
.brand-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 248px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.22);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 0%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.12), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(23, 20, 15, 0.82), rgba(8, 7, 5, 0.92));
  transition: transform 0.24s ease, border-color 0.24s ease, box-shadow 0.24s ease;
}

.contact-card:hover,
.brand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.48);
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 58px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.36),
    0 0 34px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.1);
}

.contact-icon,
.brand-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.32);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 18%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent 42%),
    rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.06);
}

.contact-icon svg,
.brand-card-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gold-soft);
  stroke-width: 2.1;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.contact-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-card p {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 300px;
  color: #f8edcf;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.contact-card small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.brand-card {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  color: var(--text);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 22% 10%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(28, 24, 17, 0.88), rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.94));
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 52px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
    0 0 42px rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.08);
}

.brand-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -54px;
  bottom: -54px;
  width: 138px;
  height: 138px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.13);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.brand-card-logo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(205px, 100%);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  padding: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.26);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 12%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.14), transparent 42%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10, 9, 7, 0.82), rgba(32, 26, 16, 0.46));
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05),
    0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.brand-card-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.14));
}

.brand-card strong {
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

.brand-card small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.brand-card p {
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.brand-card em {
  display: block;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  color: #d9c98e;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.footer {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(233, 203, 127, 0.18);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 0%, rgba(201, 162, 74, 0.12), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 6, 4, 0.98), #020201);
  color: var(--muted);
}

.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(3, 3, 2, 0.86), rgba(3, 3, 2, 0.68), rgba(3, 3, 2, 0.9)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 3, 2, 0.48), rgba(3, 3, 2, 0.88)),
    var(--bg-contact-image);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, cover;
  background-position: center 52%;
  opacity: 0.24;
  filter: grayscale(18%) saturate(82%) brightness(56%) blur(0.4px);
}

.footer-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(1200px, 92%);
  min-height: 190px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.95fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 42px 0 28px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-brand-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 56px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.36);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 18%, rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.18), transparent 42%),
    rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.06);
}

.footer-brand-icon img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 50px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center 43%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.22));
}

.footer-brand div,
.footer-links,
.footer-contact {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 9px;
  align-content: start;
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-links,
.footer-contact {
  padding-left: 28px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.14);
}

.footer-brand strong,
.footer-links strong,
.footer-contact strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-links strong,
.footer-contact strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-brand span {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-links a,
.footer-contact a {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.footer-bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(1200px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 18px 0 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.14);
}

.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

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

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

.mentor-photo-card {
  aspect-ratio: 1500 / 560;
  min-height: auto;
  display: block;
  padding: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(12, 10, 7, 0.96), rgba(24, 20, 13, 0.86));
}

.mentor-photo-card::after {
  display: none;
}

.mentor-photo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  transform: none;
}

.mentor-card:hover .mentor-photo-card img {
  transform: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .hero-shell,
  .conversion-rail,
  .story-shell,
  .advisory-system-shell,
  .decision-center-shell,
  .deliverables-layout,
  .standard-layout,
  .associate-shell,
  .assessment-shell,
  .pathway-system-layout,
  .product-section,
  .elite-product,
  .consultation-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .trust-grid,
  .trust-protocol,
  .conversion-steps,
  .advisory-grid,
  .decision-grid,
  .destination-matrix-grid,
  .deliverables-grid,
  .launch-options,
  .package-intelligence,
  .method-grid,
  .standard-grid,
  .pathway-finder-grid,
  .route-grid,
  .program-grid,
  .package-grid,
  .associate-insights,
  .system-grid,
  .comparison-grid,
  .support-grid,
  .destination-grid,
  .proof-grid,
  .case-grid,
  .faq-grid,
  .trust-center-grid,
  .event-grid,
  .content-hub-grid,
  .compliance-grid,
  .tutor-standard-grid,
  .mentor-grid,
  .advantage-grid,
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .offer-proof-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .offer-proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .assessment-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .guide-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Bright campus polish v6: stronger illustration presence and cleaner layout rhythm. */
.section,
.hero,
.footer {
  isolation: isolate;
}

.section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(251, 253, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(237, 249, 255, 0.78) 43%, rgba(255, 245, 221, 0.72) 100%),
    var(--illustration-hero);
  background-size: cover, min(1120px, 92vw) auto;
  background-position: center, right -3vw bottom -4vw;
}

.hero::before {
  opacity: 0.62;
  filter: saturate(118%) brightness(118%) contrast(98%) blur(0.1px);
}

.hero::after {
  opacity: 0.86;
  background:
    var(--illustration-hero) right -4vw bottom -4vw / min(980px, 74vw) auto no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(circle at 76% 24%, rgba(255, 198, 74, 0.36), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 22%, rgba(39, 185, 232, 0.22), transparent 34%);
}

.hero-shell {
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  padding-top: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.section-heading {
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.section-heading::before {
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #246bff, #18b8aa 58%, #f5ae2f);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.18);
}

.section-heading span,
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 28px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(35, 102, 190, 0.08);
}

.brand-story-section::before,
.conversion-rail-section::before,
.advisory-system-section::before,
.decision-center-section::before,
.admissions-standard-section::before,
.pathway-finder-section::before,
.gaokao-route-section::before,
.programs-section::before,
.service-packages-section::before,
.deliverables-section::before,
.associate-guide-section::before,
.academic-system-section::before,
.guide-section::before,
.destination-matrix-section::before,
.pathway-comparison-section::before,
.rain-pathway-system-section::before,
.associate-offers-section::before,
.proof-section::before,
.case-library-section::before,
.advantages-section::before,
.tutor-standard-section::before,
.mentor-team-section::before,
.trust-center-section::before,
.process-section::before,
.events-section::before,
.content-hub-section::before,
.faq-section::before,
.launch-cta-section::before,
.assessment-section::before,
.compliance-section::before,
.contact-section::before {
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34), rgba(255, 248, 224, 0.62)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.44), rgba(247, 252, 255, 0.72)),
    var(--section-bg-image);
  opacity: var(--section-bg-opacity, 0.66);
  filter: saturate(128%) brightness(116%) contrast(98%) blur(0.1px);
}

.brand-story-section::after,
.conversion-rail-section::after,
.advisory-system-section::after,
.decision-center-section::after,
.admissions-standard-section::after,
.pathway-finder-section::after,
.gaokao-route-section::after,
.programs-section::after,
.service-packages-section::after,
.deliverables-section::after,
.associate-guide-section::after,
.academic-system-section::after,
.guide-section::after,
.destination-matrix-section::after,
.pathway-comparison-section::after,
.rain-pathway-system-section::after,
.associate-offers-section::after,
.proof-section::after,
.case-library-section::after,
.advantages-section::after,
.tutor-standard-section::after,
.mentor-team-section::after,
.trust-center-section::after,
.process-section::after,
.events-section::after,
.content-hub-section::after,
.faq-section::after,
.launch-cta-section::after,
.assessment-section::after,
.compliance-section::after,
.contact-section::after,
.product-section::after,
.elite-product::after {
  width: min(700px, 56vw);
  height: min(470px, 40vw);
  right: max(1vw, 8px);
  bottom: 6px;
  opacity: 0.62;
  filter: saturate(122%) brightness(108%);
}

.advisory-system-section::after,
.admissions-standard-section::after,
.service-packages-section::after,
.academic-system-section::after,
.pathway-comparison-section::after,
.proof-section::after,
.advantages-section::after,
.trust-center-section::after,
.content-hub-section::after,
.compliance-section::after {
  right: auto;
  left: max(1vw, 8px);
}

.brand-story-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.66; }
.conversion-rail-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.56; }
.advisory-system-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.64; }
.decision-center-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.58; }
.admissions-standard-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.56; }
.pathway-finder-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.62; }
.gaokao-route-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.68; }
.programs-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.7; }
.service-packages-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.62; }
.deliverables-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.6; }
.associate-guide-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.68; }
.destination-matrix-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.66; }
.rain-pathway-system-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.7; }
.mentor-team-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.62; }
.contact-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.72; }

.hero-panel,
.conversion-rail,
.story-shell,
.assessment-shell,
.advisory-dashboard,
.decision-board,
.standard-panel,
.deliverables-panel,
.associate-shell,
.pathway-product-inner,
.elite-product-inner,
.launch-cta,
.consultation-form,
.contact-card,
.footer-inner,
.stat-card,
.story-card,
.advisory-card,
.decision-card,
.standard-card,
.pathway-card,
.route-card,
.program-card,
.package-card,
.package-intelligence-card,
.deliverable-card,
.guide-card,
.destination-card,
.programme-card,
.comparison-card,
.system-card,
.support-grid article,
.system-map article,
.offer-proof-card,
.proof-card,
.case-card,
.advantage-card,
.tutor-standard-card,
.mentor-card,
.trust-center-card,
.process-card,
.event-card,
.content-card,
.faq-card,
.compliance-card,
.launch-options article,
.trust-protocol article,
.method-grid article {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82), rgba(239, 249, 255, 0.62)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(255, 199, 87, 0.2), transparent 40%);
  border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 48px rgba(32, 91, 170, 0.13),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.story-shell,
.assessment-shell,
.decision-board,
.associate-shell,
.deliverables-panel,
.launch-cta {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78), rgba(232, 246, 255, 0.56)),
    var(--section-illustration) right bottom / min(620px, 52vw) auto no-repeat;
}

.stat-card:hover,
.program-card:hover,
.package-card:hover,
.mentor-card:hover,
.contact-card:hover,
.case-card:hover,
.event-card:hover,
.guide-card:hover,
.destination-card:hover,
.advantage-card:hover,
.route-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(235, 248, 255, 0.7)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(255, 199, 87, 0.26), transparent 40%);
}

.card-number,
.stat-label,
.package-card > span,
.route-number,
.method-grid span,
.decision-board > span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #246bff, #18b8aa);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.18);
}

.panel-topline,
.panel-focus,
.panel-list,
.panel-signature,
.hero-assurance,
.mentor-photo,
.footer-brand-icon,
.contact-icon,
.brand-card-mark {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78), rgba(231, 246, 255, 0.58));
  border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.2);
}

.hero-assurance span,
.panel-list article,
.conversion-rail article,
.decision-board article,
.standard-panel article,
.deliverables-panel article,
.guide-block,
.support-grid article,
.system-map article,
.trust-protocol article,
.launch-options article {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76), rgba(232, 246, 255, 0.58));
  border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.18);
}

.footer {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(236, 247, 255, 0.82), rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.84)),
    var(--illustration-city) right bottom / min(900px, 80vw) auto no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f4fbff, #fff6df);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero {
    background-size: cover, 132vw auto;
    background-position: center, center bottom -4vw;
  }

  .hero::after {
    opacity: 0.52;
    background-size: 132vw auto, auto, auto;
    background-position: center bottom -4vw, center, center;
  }

  .brand-story-section::after,
  .conversion-rail-section::after,
  .advisory-system-section::after,
  .decision-center-section::after,
  .admissions-standard-section::after,
  .pathway-finder-section::after,
  .gaokao-route-section::after,
  .programs-section::after,
  .service-packages-section::after,
  .deliverables-section::after,
  .associate-guide-section::after,
  .academic-system-section::after,
  .guide-section::after,
  .destination-matrix-section::after,
  .pathway-comparison-section::after,
  .rain-pathway-system-section::after,
  .associate-offers-section::after,
  .proof-section::after,
  .case-library-section::after,
  .advantages-section::after,
  .tutor-standard-section::after,
  .mentor-team-section::after,
  .trust-center-section::after,
  .process-section::after,
  .events-section::after,
  .content-hub-section::after,
  .faq-section::after,
  .launch-cta-section::after,
  .assessment-section::after,
  .compliance-section::after,
  .contact-section::after,
  .product-section::after,
  .elite-product::after {
    width: 108vw;
    height: 260px;
    right: -20vw;
    left: auto;
    bottom: -18px;
    opacity: 0.34;
  }

  .brand-story-section::before,
  .conversion-rail-section::before,
  .advisory-system-section::before,
  .decision-center-section::before,
  .admissions-standard-section::before,
  .pathway-finder-section::before,
  .gaokao-route-section::before,
  .programs-section::before,
  .service-packages-section::before,
  .deliverables-section::before,
  .associate-guide-section::before,
  .academic-system-section::before,
  .guide-section::before,
  .destination-matrix-section::before,
  .pathway-comparison-section::before,
  .rain-pathway-system-section::before,
  .associate-offers-section::before,
  .proof-section::before,
  .case-library-section::before,
  .advantages-section::before,
  .tutor-standard-section::before,
  .mentor-team-section::before,
  .trust-center-section::before,
  .process-section::before,
  .events-section::before,
  .content-hub-section::before,
  .faq-section::before,
  .launch-cta-section::before,
  .assessment-section::before,
  .compliance-section::before,
  .contact-section::before {
    opacity: 0.48;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .nav {
    height: 68px;
  }

  .brand {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .brand-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 46px;
  }

  .brand-text strong {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .brand-text small {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-tools {
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  .language-switcher {
    padding: 3px;
  }

  .language-switcher button {
    min-width: 34px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 68px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 18px 4%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(234, 209, 138, 0.22);
    background: rgba(6, 5, 4, 0.98);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  }

  .nav-links.is-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-links a {
    padding: 14px 0;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 52px 0 60px;
  }

  .hero::after {
    opacity: 0.78;
    background-position: center, center, center, center 76%;
    filter: grayscale(10%) saturate(86%) brightness(68%);
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding-left: 18px;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: 44px;
  }

  h1 span {
    font-size: 25px;
  }

  h2,
  .conversion-copy h2,
  .story-copy h2,
  .advisory-system-copy h2,
  .associate-copy h2,
  .pathway-system-copy h2,
  .product-copy h2,
  .elite-copy h2,
  .consultation-copy h2,
  .assessment-copy h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .hero-shell {
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    display: grid;
  }

  .hero-assurance {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-panel {
    min-height: 470px;
  }

  .panel-crest {
    right: 24px;
    top: 50px;
    width: 78px;
    height: 112px;
  }

  .panel-crest img {
    width: 66px;
    height: 96px;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }

  .conversion-rail-section {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 56px 0 64px;
  }

  .conversion-actions {
    display: grid;
  }

  .dashboard-topline {
    display: grid;
  }

  .brand-story-section::before,
  .conversion-rail-section::before,
  .advisory-system-section::before,
  .decision-center-section::before,
  .admissions-standard-section::before,
  .pathway-finder-section::before,
  .gaokao-route-section::before,
  .programs-section::before,
  .service-packages-section::before,
  .deliverables-section::before,
  .associate-guide-section::before,
  .academic-system-section::before,
  .guide-section::before,
  .destination-matrix-section::before,
  .pathway-comparison-section::before,
  .rain-pathway-system-section::before,
  .associate-offers-section::before,
  .proof-section::before,
  .case-library-section::before,
  .advantages-section::before,
  .tutor-standard-section::before,
  .mentor-team-section::before,
  .trust-center-section::before,
  .process-section::before,
  .events-section::before,
  .content-hub-section::before,
  .faq-section::before,
  .launch-cta-section::before,
  .assessment-section::before,
  .compliance-section::before,
  .contact-section::before {
    top: 8px;
    bottom: 8px;
    opacity: 0.24;
    filter: grayscale(26%) saturate(72%) brightness(50%) blur(0.5px);
  }

  .programs-section::before {
    opacity: 0.28;
  }

  .contact-section::before {
    opacity: 0.24;
  }

  .product-section,
  .conversion-rail,
  .story-shell,
  .advisory-system-copy,
  .advisory-dashboard,
  .decision-board,
  .deliverables-panel,
  .launch-cta,
  .associate-shell,
  .assessment-shell,
  .elite-product,
  .consultation-section {
    padding: 32px 22px;
  }

  .pathway-product,
  .elite-product {
    background-position: center, center, center;
  }

  .product-section::before,
  .elite-product::before,
  .consultation-section::before {
    inset: 12px;
  }

  .trust-grid,
  .trust-protocol,
  .conversion-steps,
  .advisory-grid,
  .decision-grid,
  .destination-matrix-grid,
  .deliverables-grid,
  .launch-options,
  .package-intelligence,
  .method-grid,
  .standard-grid,
  .pathway-finder-grid,
  .route-grid,
  .program-grid,
  .package-grid,
  .associate-insights,
  .system-grid,
  .comparison-grid,
  .pathway-system-layout,
  .system-map,
  .support-grid,
  .offer-proof-stats,
  .offer-proof-grid,
  .destination-grid,
  .programme-grid,
  .proof-grid,
  .case-grid,
  .faq-grid,
  .trust-center-grid,
  .event-grid,
  .content-hub-grid,
  .compliance-grid,
  .tutor-standard-grid,
  .mentor-grid,
  .advantage-grid,
  .contact-layout,
  .guide-split,
  .step-cluster,
  .elite-list,
  .timeline,
  .consultation-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .wide-field,
  .form-button,
  .form-message {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .method-grid article {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .system-map article {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .offer-proof-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .offer-proof-visual {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .stat-card,
  .trust-protocol article,
  .conversion-step,
  .advisory-card,
  .decision-card,
  .destination-card,
  .deliverable-card,
  .launch-options article,
  .package-intelligence-card,
  .method-grid article,
    .standard-panel,
    .standard-card,
    .pathway-card,
    .route-card,
    .program-card,
    .package-card,
    .package-intelligence-card,
    .system-card,
    .comparison-card,
    .system-map article,
    .support-grid article,
    .offer-proof-card,
    .guide-card,
    .programme-card,
    .proof-card,
    .case-card,
    .faq-card,
    .trust-center-card,
    .event-card,
    .content-card,
  .compliance-card,
  .tutor-standard-card,
  .mentor-card,
  .advantage-card {
    min-height: auto;
  }

    .standard-panel,
    .decision-board,
    .decision-card,
    .destination-card,
    .deliverables-panel,
    .deliverable-card,
    .launch-cta,
    .launch-options article,
    .trust-protocol article,
    .conversion-rail,
    .advisory-system-copy,
    .advisory-dashboard,
    .associate-shell,
    .package-card,
    .system-card,
    .comparison-card,
    .faq-card,
    .proof-card,
  .case-card,
  .trust-center-card,
  .content-card,
  .compliance-card,
  .tutor-standard-card,
  .mentor-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .floating-cta {
    left: 4%;
    right: 4%;
    bottom: 12px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .floating-cta a {
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 10px 8px;
  }

  .system-card h3 {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .guide-block {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .guide-block-heading {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .consultation-form {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .footer-inner {
    min-height: auto;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 32px 0 22px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    padding-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .footer::before {
    opacity: 0.22;
    filter: grayscale(30%) saturate(66%) brightness(46%) blur(0.6px);
  }

  .footer-links,
  .footer-contact {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .brand-text small {
    display: none;
  }

  .brand-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .brand-icon img {
    width: 34px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  h1 span {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .panel-topline,
  .panel-focus,
  .panel-list,
  .panel-signature {
    margin-left: 20px;
    margin-right: 20px;
  }

  .panel-topline {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .panel-focus strong {
    font-size: 42px;
  }

  .panel-crest {
    opacity: 0.62;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .brand {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .brand-text strong {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .language-switcher button {
    min-width: 26px;
    font-size: 0;
  }

  .language-switcher button::after {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .language-switcher button[data-lang-switch="zh-CN"]::after {
    content: "简";
  }

  .language-switcher button[data-lang-switch="zh-HK"]::after {
    content: "繁";
  }

  .language-switcher button[data-lang-switch="en"]::after {
    content: "EN";
  }
}

/* Bright campus direction: saved after the black-gold backup on 2026-05-22. */
:root {
  --bg: #f6fbff;
  --bg-deep: #eaf5ff;
  --panel: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  --panel-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  --gold: #f5ae2f;
  --gold-soft: #ffe083;
  --gold-deep: #d66f22;
  --ivory: #fff8e9;
  --text: #10243d;
  --muted: #52677e;
  --line: rgba(28, 116, 210, 0.16);
  --line-strong: rgba(25, 126, 220, 0.3);
  --shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(30, 101, 176, 0.16);
  --bright-blue: #246bff;
  --bright-sky: #27b9e8;
  --bright-teal: #18b8aa;
  --bright-coral: #ff7a59;
  --bright-cream: #fff8e8;
  --illustration-hero: url("assets/illustration-global-campus.svg");
  --illustration-campus: url("assets/illustration-campus-arches.svg");
  --illustration-city: url("assets/illustration-city-skyline.svg");
  --illustration-library: url("assets/illustration-library-study.svg");
}

body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 4%, rgba(39, 185, 232, 0.26), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 10%, rgba(255, 199, 87, 0.34), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 72%, rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.12), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfdff 0%, #f3faff 44%, #fff7e6 100%);
  color: var(--text);
}

body::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 88px 88px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78), transparent 82%);
}

body::after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 16%, rgba(255, 200, 88, 0.22), transparent 26%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%, rgba(30, 190, 206, 0.2), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 20%, rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.055) 20.3%, transparent 20.8% 100%);
}

.site-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(29, 112, 205, 0.16);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86), rgba(247, 252, 255, 0.74));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(40, 110, 190, 0.12);
}

.site-header::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.34), rgba(255, 184, 63, 0.42), transparent);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.brand-icon,
.menu-toggle,
.language-switcher {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94), rgba(232, 246, 255, 0.82));
  border-color: rgba(31, 117, 210, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(35, 102, 190, 0.13);
}

.brand-text strong,
.brand-text small,
.nav-links a,
.menu-toggle,
.language-switcher button {
  color: #123154;
}

.brand-text small,
.section-heading p,
.hero-copy,
.hero-assurance small,
.panel-signature,
.stat-card p,
.program-card p,
.package-card p,
.package-card li,
.mentor-copy,
.mentor-card li,
.contact-card p,
.contact-card small,
.consultation-copy p,
.footer-contact a,
.footer-links a,
.footer-bottom p {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.is-active,
.language-switcher button.is-active,
.eyebrow,
.section-heading span,
.card-number,
.stat-label {
  color: #0f74d1;
}

.language-switcher button.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #246bff, #18b8aa);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(251, 253, 255, 0.92), rgba(231, 246, 255, 0.78) 46%, rgba(255, 243, 214, 0.84)),
    var(--illustration-hero);
  background-size: cover, min(980px, 86vw) auto;
  background-position: center, right bottom;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68), rgba(255, 250, 232, 0.84)),
    var(--bg-hero-image);
  opacity: 0.52;
  filter: saturate(112%) brightness(116%) contrast(96%) blur(0.2px);
}

.hero::after {
  background:
    var(--illustration-hero) right 5% bottom 0 / min(860px, 72vw) auto no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(circle at 76% 26%, rgba(255, 198, 74, 0.34), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 22%, rgba(39, 185, 232, 0.2), transparent 32%);
  opacity: 0.72;
  filter: none;
}

.hero-content::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #246bff, #18b8aa, #f5ae2f);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.22);
}

h1,
.section-heading h2,
.consultation-copy h2,
.footer-brand strong,
.footer-links strong,
.footer-contact strong,
.hero-subtitle,
.panel-focus strong,
.stat-card strong,
.program-card h3,
.package-card h3,
.mentor-top h3,
.contact-card strong {
  color: #10243d;
}

h1 span,
.panel-topline strong,
.program-card h4,
.package-card h4,
.mentor-top p {
  color: #1769c5;
}

.btn-primary,
.consultation-form button,
.package-card a,
.floating-cta a:first-child {
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #246bff 0%, #18b8aa 48%, #f5ae2f 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.22);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.consultation-form button:hover,
.package-card a:hover,
.floating-cta a:first-child:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.28);
}

.btn-secondary,
.floating-cta a,
.package-card a + a {
  color: #123154;
  border-color: rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.22);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.trust-section,
.section {
  color: var(--text);
}

.brand-story-section,
.conversion-rail-section,
.advisory-system-section,
.decision-center-section,
.admissions-standard-section,
.pathway-finder-section,
.gaokao-route-section,
.programs-section,
.service-packages-section,
.deliverables-section,
.associate-guide-section,
.academic-system-section,
.guide-section,
.destination-matrix-section,
.pathway-comparison-section,
.rain-pathway-system-section,
.associate-offers-section,
.proof-section,
.case-library-section,
.advantages-section,
.tutor-standard-section,
.mentor-team-section,
.trust-center-section,
.process-section,
.events-section,
.content-hub-section,
.faq-section,
.launch-cta-section,
.assessment-section,
.compliance-section,
.contact-section,
.product-section,
.elite-product {
  --section-illustration: var(--illustration-campus);
}

.conversion-rail-section,
.destination-matrix-section,
.associate-offers-section,
.proof-section,
.events-section,
.assessment-section,
.contact-section,
.launch-cta-section {
  --section-illustration: var(--illustration-city);
}

.programs-section,
.service-packages-section,
.deliverables-section,
.academic-system-section,
.mentor-team-section,
.content-hub-section,
.faq-section,
.tutor-standard-section {
  --section-illustration: var(--illustration-library);
}

.gaokao-route-section,
.associate-guide-section,
.rain-pathway-system-section,
.pathway-product,
.elite-product,
.pathway-finder-section {
  --section-illustration: var(--illustration-campus);
}

.brand-story-section::before,
.conversion-rail-section::before,
.advisory-system-section::before,
.decision-center-section::before,
.admissions-standard-section::before,
.pathway-finder-section::before,
.gaokao-route-section::before,
.programs-section::before,
.service-packages-section::before,
.deliverables-section::before,
.associate-guide-section::before,
.academic-system-section::before,
.guide-section::before,
.destination-matrix-section::before,
.pathway-comparison-section::before,
.rain-pathway-system-section::before,
.associate-offers-section::before,
.proof-section::before,
.case-library-section::before,
.advantages-section::before,
.tutor-standard-section::before,
.mentor-team-section::before,
.trust-center-section::before,
.process-section::before,
.events-section::before,
.content-hub-section::before,
.faq-section::before,
.launch-cta-section::before,
.assessment-section::before,
.compliance-section::before,
.contact-section::before {
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58), rgba(255, 248, 224, 0.82)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62), rgba(247, 252, 255, 0.86)),
    var(--section-bg-image);
  opacity: var(--section-bg-opacity, 0.5);
  filter: saturate(112%) brightness(112%) contrast(94%) blur(0.15px);
}

.brand-story-section::after,
.conversion-rail-section::after,
.advisory-system-section::after,
.decision-center-section::after,
.admissions-standard-section::after,
.pathway-finder-section::after,
.gaokao-route-section::after,
.programs-section::after,
.service-packages-section::after,
.deliverables-section::after,
.associate-guide-section::after,
.academic-system-section::after,
.guide-section::after,
.destination-matrix-section::after,
.pathway-comparison-section::after,
.rain-pathway-system-section::after,
.associate-offers-section::after,
.proof-section::after,
.case-library-section::after,
.advantages-section::after,
.tutor-standard-section::after,
.mentor-team-section::after,
.trust-center-section::after,
.process-section::after,
.events-section::after,
.content-hub-section::after,
.faq-section::after,
.launch-cta-section::after,
.assessment-section::after,
.compliance-section::after,
.contact-section::after,
.product-section::after,
.elite-product::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: max(2vw, 18px);
  bottom: 18px;
  z-index: 0;
  width: min(520px, 44vw);
  height: min(330px, 34vw);
  pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--section-illustration) center / contain no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.34;
  filter: saturate(108%) brightness(105%);
}

.section > *,
.product-section > *,
.elite-product > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.brand-story-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.44; }
.conversion-rail-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.38; }
.advisory-system-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.44; }
.decision-center-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.4; }
.admissions-standard-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.38; }
.pathway-finder-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.42; }
.gaokao-route-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.46; }
.programs-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.48; }
.service-packages-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.44; }
.deliverables-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.4; }
.associate-guide-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.46; }
.destination-matrix-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.44; }
.rain-pathway-system-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.46; }
.mentor-team-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.42; }
.contact-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.48; }

.hero-panel,
.conversion-rail,
.advisory-dashboard,
.decision-board,
.standard-panel,
.deliverables-panel,
.associate-shell,
.pathway-product-inner,
.elite-product-inner,
.launch-cta,
.consultation-form,
.contact-card,
.footer-inner,
.stat-card,
.story-card,
.advisory-card,
.decision-card,
.standard-card,
.pathway-card,
.route-card,
.program-card,
.package-card,
.package-intelligence-card,
.deliverable-card,
.guide-card,
.destination-card,
.programme-card,
.comparison-card,
.system-card,
.support-grid article,
.system-map article,
.offer-proof-card,
.proof-card,
.case-card,
.advantage-card,
.tutor-standard-card,
.mentor-card,
.trust-center-card,
.process-card,
.event-card,
.content-card,
.faq-card,
.compliance-card,
.launch-options article,
.trust-protocol article {
  border: 1px solid rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.16);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(241, 249, 255, 0.76)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 10%, rgba(255, 199, 87, 0.18), transparent 38%);
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 56px rgba(32, 91, 170, 0.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
}

.hero-panel::before,
.program-card::before,
.package-card::before,
.mentor-card::before,
.contact-card::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 12%, rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.14), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 10%, rgba(255, 199, 87, 0.2), transparent 34%);
}

.stat-card::after,
.program-card::after,
.mentor-card::after {
  border-color: rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.16);
}

.stat-card:hover,
.program-card:hover,
.package-card:hover,
.mentor-card:hover,
.contact-card:hover,
.case-card:hover,
.event-card:hover,
.guide-card:hover,
.destination-card:hover,
.advantage-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.34);
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 68px rgba(32, 91, 170, 0.18),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 200, 89, 0.18);
}

.panel-topline,
.panel-focus,
.panel-list,
.panel-signature,
.hero-assurance,
.mentor-photo,
.footer-brand-icon,
.contact-icon,
.brand-card-mark {
  border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.16);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(231, 246, 255, 0.76));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(35, 102, 190, 0.12);
}

.hero-assurance span,
.panel-list article,
.conversion-rail article,
.decision-board article,
.standard-panel article,
.deliverables-panel article,
.guide-block,
.support-grid article,
.system-map article,
.trust-protocol article,
.launch-options article {
  border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.16);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88), rgba(232, 246, 255, 0.72));
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(35, 102, 190, 0.1);
}

.hero-assurance strong,
.panel-list strong,
.conversion-rail article strong,
.decision-board article strong,
.standard-panel article strong,
.deliverables-panel article strong {
  color: #123154;
}

.hero-assurance small,
.panel-list span,
.conversion-rail article span,
.decision-board article span,
.standard-panel article span,
.deliverables-panel article span {
  color: #5b7087;
}

.story-shell,
.assessment-shell,
.decision-board,
.associate-shell,
.deliverables-panel,
.launch-cta,
.pathway-product,
.elite-product {
  border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.16);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(232, 246, 255, 0.72)),
    var(--section-illustration) right bottom / min(520px, 48vw) auto no-repeat;
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 68px rgba(32, 91, 170, 0.14),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

.story-shell::before,
.assessment-shell::before,
.decision-board::before,
.associate-shell::before,
.deliverables-panel::before,
.launch-cta::before {
  border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.12);
}

.method-grid article,
.route-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.16);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88), rgba(232, 246, 255, 0.72));
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(35, 102, 190, 0.1);
}

.story-copy h2,
.assessment-copy h2,
.decision-board h2,
.associate-copy h2,
.deliverables-panel h2,
.launch-cta h2,
.method-grid strong,
.method-grid h3,
.route-card h3,
.comparison-card h3,
.faq-card h3,
.trust-protocol strong,
.advisory-card strong,
.decision-card strong,
.standard-card strong,
.pathway-card strong,
.deliverable-card strong,
.guide-card strong,
.destination-card strong,
.programme-card strong,
.system-card strong,
.support-grid strong,
.system-map strong,
.offer-proof-card strong,
.proof-card strong,
.case-card strong,
.advantage-card strong,
.tutor-standard-card strong,
.trust-center-card strong,
.process-card strong,
.event-card strong,
.content-card strong,
.compliance-card strong {
  color: #10243d;
}

.method-grid span,
.decision-board > span,
.route-number,
.route-card strong,
.trust-protocol span {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.2);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #246bff, #18b8aa);
}

.story-copy p,
.assessment-copy p,
.method-grid p,
.route-card p,
.comparison-card dd,
.faq-card p,
.route-note,
.associate-copy p,
.deliverables-panel p,
.launch-cta p {
  color: #52677e;
}

.panel-grid {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

.panel-arc {
  border-color: rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.2);
}

.panel-crest {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.panel-list article:hover,
.guide-card:hover,
.destination-card:hover,
.programme-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
}

input,
textarea,
select {
  color: #10243d;
  border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
  border-color: rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.54);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.12);
}

.footer {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(236, 247, 255, 0.94), rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.96)),
    var(--illustration-city);
  background-position: center, right bottom;
  background-size: cover, min(680px, 70vw) auto;
  color: var(--text);
}

.footer::before {
  opacity: 0.34;
  filter: saturate(108%) brightness(112%);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.16);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero {
    background-size: cover, 118vw auto;
    background-position: center, center bottom;
  }

  .hero::before {
    opacity: 0.68;
  }

  .hero::after {
    opacity: 0.42;
    background-size: 118vw auto, auto, auto;
  }

  .brand-story-section::after,
  .conversion-rail-section::after,
  .advisory-system-section::after,
  .decision-center-section::after,
  .admissions-standard-section::after,
  .pathway-finder-section::after,
  .gaokao-route-section::after,
  .programs-section::after,
  .service-packages-section::after,
  .deliverables-section::after,
  .associate-guide-section::after,
  .academic-system-section::after,
  .guide-section::after,
  .destination-matrix-section::after,
  .pathway-comparison-section::after,
  .rain-pathway-system-section::after,
  .associate-offers-section::after,
  .proof-section::after,
  .case-library-section::after,
  .advantages-section::after,
  .tutor-standard-section::after,
  .mentor-team-section::after,
  .trust-center-section::after,
  .process-section::after,
  .events-section::after,
  .content-hub-section::after,
  .faq-section::after,
  .launch-cta-section::after,
  .assessment-section::after,
  .compliance-section::after,
  .contact-section::after,
  .product-section::after,
  .elite-product::after {
    width: 86vw;
    height: 240px;
    right: -10vw;
    bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0.2;
  }

  .brand-story-section::before,
  .conversion-rail-section::before,
  .advisory-system-section::before,
  .decision-center-section::before,
  .admissions-standard-section::before,
  .pathway-finder-section::before,
  .gaokao-route-section::before,
  .programs-section::before,
  .service-packages-section::before,
  .deliverables-section::before,
  .associate-guide-section::before,
  .academic-system-section::before,
  .guide-section::before,
  .destination-matrix-section::before,
  .pathway-comparison-section::before,
  .rain-pathway-system-section::before,
  .associate-offers-section::before,
  .proof-section::before,
  .case-library-section::before,
  .advantages-section::before,
  .tutor-standard-section::before,
  .mentor-team-section::before,
  .trust-center-section::before,
  .process-section::before,
  .events-section::before,
  .content-hub-section::before,
  .faq-section::before,
  .launch-cta-section::before,
  .assessment-section::before,
  .compliance-section::before,
  .contact-section::before {
    opacity: 0.34;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1060px) {
  .nav-links {
    border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.16);
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96), rgba(236, 248, 255, 0.92));
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(35, 102, 190, 0.18);
  }

  .nav-links a {
    color: #123154;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.12);
  }

  .nav-links a:hover {
    color: #0f74d1;
    background: rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.06);
  }

  body.menu-open::after {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 8%, rgba(39, 185, 232, 0.22), transparent 32%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 88% 20%, rgba(255, 199, 87, 0.22), transparent 34%);
  }
}

/* Final bright-campus polish v7. Keep this block last so it wins over earlier theme passes. */
.section,
.hero,
.footer {
  isolation: isolate;
}

.section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(251, 253, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(237, 249, 255, 0.78) 43%, rgba(255, 245, 221, 0.72) 100%),
    var(--illustration-hero);
  background-size: cover, min(1120px, 92vw) auto;
  background-position: center, right -3vw bottom -4vw;
}

.hero::before {
  opacity: 0.62;
  filter: saturate(118%) brightness(118%) contrast(98%) blur(0.1px);
}

.hero::after {
  opacity: 0.86;
  background:
    var(--illustration-hero) right -4vw bottom -4vw / min(980px, 74vw) auto no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(circle at 76% 24%, rgba(255, 198, 74, 0.36), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 22%, rgba(39, 185, 232, 0.22), transparent 34%);
}

.hero-content {
  padding-top: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.section-heading {
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.section-heading::before {
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #246bff, #18b8aa 58%, #f5ae2f);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.18);
}

.section-heading span,
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 28px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(35, 102, 190, 0.08);
}

.brand-story-section::before,
.conversion-rail-section::before,
.advisory-system-section::before,
.decision-center-section::before,
.admissions-standard-section::before,
.pathway-finder-section::before,
.gaokao-route-section::before,
.programs-section::before,
.service-packages-section::before,
.deliverables-section::before,
.associate-guide-section::before,
.academic-system-section::before,
.guide-section::before,
.destination-matrix-section::before,
.pathway-comparison-section::before,
.rain-pathway-system-section::before,
.associate-offers-section::before,
.proof-section::before,
.case-library-section::before,
.advantages-section::before,
.tutor-standard-section::before,
.mentor-team-section::before,
.trust-center-section::before,
.process-section::before,
.events-section::before,
.content-hub-section::before,
.faq-section::before,
.launch-cta-section::before,
.assessment-section::before,
.compliance-section::before,
.contact-section::before {
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28), rgba(255, 248, 224, 0.58)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42), rgba(247, 252, 255, 0.68)),
    var(--section-bg-image);
  opacity: var(--section-bg-opacity, 0.66);
  filter: saturate(128%) brightness(116%) contrast(98%) blur(0.1px);
}

.brand-story-section::after,
.conversion-rail-section::after,
.advisory-system-section::after,
.decision-center-section::after,
.admissions-standard-section::after,
.pathway-finder-section::after,
.gaokao-route-section::after,
.programs-section::after,
.service-packages-section::after,
.deliverables-section::after,
.associate-guide-section::after,
.academic-system-section::after,
.guide-section::after,
.destination-matrix-section::after,
.pathway-comparison-section::after,
.rain-pathway-system-section::after,
.associate-offers-section::after,
.proof-section::after,
.case-library-section::after,
.advantages-section::after,
.tutor-standard-section::after,
.mentor-team-section::after,
.trust-center-section::after,
.process-section::after,
.events-section::after,
.content-hub-section::after,
.faq-section::after,
.launch-cta-section::after,
.assessment-section::after,
.compliance-section::after,
.contact-section::after,
.product-section::after,
.elite-product::after {
  width: min(700px, 56vw);
  height: min(470px, 40vw);
  right: max(1vw, 8px);
  bottom: 6px;
  opacity: 0.62;
  filter: saturate(122%) brightness(108%);
}

.advisory-system-section::after,
.admissions-standard-section::after,
.service-packages-section::after,
.academic-system-section::after,
.pathway-comparison-section::after,
.proof-section::after,
.advantages-section::after,
.trust-center-section::after,
.content-hub-section::after,
.compliance-section::after {
  right: auto;
  left: max(1vw, 8px);
}

.brand-story-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.66; }
.conversion-rail-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.56; }
.advisory-system-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.64; }
.decision-center-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.58; }
.admissions-standard-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.56; }
.pathway-finder-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.62; }
.gaokao-route-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.68; }
.programs-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.7; }
.service-packages-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.62; }
.deliverables-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.6; }
.associate-guide-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.68; }
.destination-matrix-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.66; }
.rain-pathway-system-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.7; }
.mentor-team-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.62; }
.contact-section { --section-bg-opacity: 0.72; }

.hero-panel,
.conversion-rail,
.story-shell,
.assessment-shell,
.advisory-dashboard,
.decision-board,
.standard-panel,
.deliverables-panel,
.associate-shell,
.pathway-product-inner,
.elite-product-inner,
.launch-cta,
.consultation-form,
.contact-card,
.footer-inner,
.stat-card,
.story-card,
.advisory-card,
.decision-card,
.standard-card,
.pathway-card,
.route-card,
.program-card,
.package-card,
.package-intelligence-card,
.deliverable-card,
.guide-card,
.destination-card,
.programme-card,
.comparison-card,
.system-card,
.support-grid article,
.system-map article,
.offer-proof-card,
.proof-card,
.case-card,
.advantage-card,
.tutor-standard-card,
.mentor-card,
.trust-center-card,
.process-card,
.event-card,
.content-card,
.faq-card,
.compliance-card,
.launch-options article,
.trust-protocol article,
.method-grid article {
  border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.2);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82), rgba(239, 249, 255, 0.62)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(255, 199, 87, 0.2), transparent 40%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 48px rgba(32, 91, 170, 0.13),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.story-shell,
.assessment-shell,
.decision-board,
.associate-shell,
.deliverables-panel,
.launch-cta {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78), rgba(232, 246, 255, 0.56)),
    var(--section-illustration) right bottom / min(620px, 52vw) auto no-repeat;
}

.stat-card:hover,
.program-card:hover,
.package-card:hover,
.mentor-card:hover,
.contact-card:hover,
.case-card:hover,
.event-card:hover,
.guide-card:hover,
.destination-card:hover,
.advantage-card:hover,
.route-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(235, 248, 255, 0.7)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%, rgba(255, 199, 87, 0.26), transparent 40%);
}

.card-number,
.stat-label,
.package-card > span,
.route-number,
.method-grid span,
.decision-board > span {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #246bff, #18b8aa);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(36, 107, 255, 0.18);
}

.panel-topline,
.panel-focus,
.panel-list,
.panel-signature,
.hero-assurance,
.mentor-photo,
.footer-brand-icon,
.contact-icon,
.brand-card-mark,
.hero-assurance span,
.panel-list article,
.conversion-rail article,
.decision-board article,
.standard-panel article,
.deliverables-panel article,
.guide-block,
.support-grid article,
.system-map article,
.trust-protocol article,
.launch-options article {
  border-color: rgba(35, 112, 207, 0.18);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76), rgba(232, 246, 255, 0.58));
}

.footer {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(236, 247, 255, 0.82), rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.84)),
    var(--illustration-city) right bottom / min(900px, 80vw) auto no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f4fbff, #fff6df);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero {
    background-size: cover, 132vw auto;
    background-position: center, center bottom -4vw;
  }

  .hero::after {
    opacity: 0.52;
    background-size: 132vw auto, auto, auto;
    background-position: center bottom -4vw, center, center;
  }

  .brand-story-section::after,
  .conversion-rail-section::after,
  .advisory-system-section::after,
  .decision-center-section::after,
  .admissions-standard-section::after,
  .pathway-finder-section::after,
  .gaokao-route-section::after,
  .programs-section::after,
  .service-packages-section::after,
  .deliverables-section::after,
  .associate-guide-section::after,
  .academic-system-section::after,
  .guide-section::after,
  .destination-matrix-section::after,
  .pathway-comparison-section::after,
  .rain-pathway-system-section::after,
  .associate-offers-section::after,
  .proof-section::after,
  .case-library-section::after,
  .advantages-section::after,
  .tutor-standard-section::after,
  .mentor-team-section::after,
  .trust-center-section::after,
  .process-section::after,
  .events-section::after,
  .content-hub-section::after,
  .faq-section::after,
  .launch-cta-section::after,
  .assessment-section::after,
  .compliance-section::after,
  .contact-section::after,
  .product-section::after,
  .elite-product::after {
    width: 108vw;
    height: 260px;
    right: -20vw;
    left: auto;
    bottom: -18px;
    opacity: 0.34;
  }

  .brand-story-section::before,
  .conversion-rail-section::before,
  .advisory-system-section::before,
  .decision-center-section::before,
  .admissions-standard-section::before,
  .pathway-finder-section::before,
  .gaokao-route-section::before,
  .programs-section::before,
  .service-packages-section::before,
  .deliverables-section::before,
  .associate-guide-section::before,
  .academic-system-section::before,
  .guide-section::before,
  .destination-matrix-section::before,
  .pathway-comparison-section::before,
  .rain-pathway-system-section::before,
  .associate-offers-section::before,
  .proof-section::before,
  .case-library-section::before,
  .advantages-section::before,
  .tutor-standard-section::before,
  .mentor-team-section::before,
  .trust-center-section::before,
  .process-section::before,
  .events-section::before,
  .content-hub-section::before,
  .faq-section::before,
  .launch-cta-section::before,
  .assessment-section::before,
  .compliance-section::before,
  .contact-section::before {
    opacity: 0.48;
  }
}