/* ============================================================
   HEARTISTONE — style.css
   Design System: Dark Editorial
   ============================================================ */

/* --- CSS Custom Properties --- */
:root {
  /* Light-primary palette */
  --bg:        #FAF9F6;
  --surface:   #FFFFFF;
  --panel:     #F3EFE9;
  --border:    rgba(26,15,7,.09);
  --sand:      #E8D5B7;
  --gold:      #C8A96E;
  --gold-dim:  rgba(200,169,110,.35);
  --tc:        #C44B2B;
  --tcl:       #E8866A;
  --white:     #1A0F07;   /* repurposed: main dark text */
  --muted:     rgba(26,15,7,.52);
  /* Dark section colours (hero, stats, ASCEND card, CTA, footer) */
  --dark-bg:   #1A0F07;
  --dark-surf: #261408;
  --dark-text: #F8F4EF;
  --dark-muted:rgba(248,244,239,.55);

  --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-chinese: 'Noto Serif SC', 'Songti SC', 'STSong', 'SimSun', serif;

  --container-max:  1200px;
  --container-wide: 1440px;
  --nav-height:     72px;
  --radius:         4px;
  --radius-sm:      2px;
  --transition:     0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  font-size: 17px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* --- Container --- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.container--wide {
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* --- Section Eyebrow --- */
.section__eyebrow,
.page-hero__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.section__eyebrow::before,
.page-hero__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--bg);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg);
}

.btn--outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(248,244,239,.45);
}
.btn--outline-light:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn--tc {
  background: var(--tc);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--tc);
}
.btn--tc:hover {
  background: var(--tcl);
  border-color: var(--tcl);
}

.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: rgba(12,12,14,.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.nav--scrolled {
  background: rgba(12,12,14,.97);
}

.nav__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav__logo svg polygon { fill: var(--tc); }
.nav__logo svg circle  { fill: var(--tc); }

.nav__logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav__logo-chinese {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-left: 0.2em;
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav__links a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__links a.active { color: var(--white); }

.nav__cta {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--bg) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}
.nav__cta:hover {
  background: var(--white) !important;
  color: var(--bg) !important;
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav__hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}
.nav__hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}
.nav__hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile Menu */
.nav__mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nav-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.nav__mobile-menu.active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
  display: flex;
}
.nav__mobile-menu a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav__mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav__mobile-cta {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem !important;
  border: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 7rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(12,12,14,.82) 0%,
    rgba(12,12,14,.60) 45%,
    rgba(12,12,14,.88) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero__kicker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero__kicker::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.0;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.hero__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 480px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.hero__subtitle-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--panel);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

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

.stat-item {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.stat-item__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stat-item__label {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   CREDENTIALS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.credentials-strip {
  background: var(--tc);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.credentials-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.cred-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cred-badge::before {
  content: '✦';
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   GENERIC SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.section--dark { background: var(--bg); }
.section--surface { background: var(--surface); }
.section--panel { background: var(--panel); }

.section__header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.section__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.section__title-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section__desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* ============================================================
   INSIDER LONDON SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.insider-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.insider-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.insider-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.insider-content h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.insider-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.insider-content .insider-role {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.insider-companies h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.insider-companies h4::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.company-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.company-list li {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.company-list li::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROGRAMMES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.programmes-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.programmes-section .section__header {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* ASCEND Featured Card */
.ascend-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ascend-card__left {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.ascend-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tc);
  border: 1px solid var(--tc);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.ascend-card__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ascend-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ascend-card__title-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.ascend-card__desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.ascend-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.ascend-card__tag-item {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
}

.ascend-card__right {
  background: var(--panel);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.ascend-card__modules-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.ascend-card__modules-title::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.modules-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.module-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3rem 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.module-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.module-row__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.module-row__content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.module-row__content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   COURSE CARDS GRID
   ============================================================ */
.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-card:hover { background: var(--panel); }

.course-card__image {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.course-card:hover .course-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.course-card__num-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--bg);
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
}

.course-card__body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.course-card__title-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.course-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.course-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.course-card:hover .course-card__link { gap: 0.75rem; }

/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.comparison-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.comparison-section .section__header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.comparison-table thead th {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.comparison-table thead th:first-child { color: var(--gold); background: var(--panel); }
.comparison-table thead th:nth-child(2) { color: var(--white); background: var(--tc); }
.comparison-table thead th:nth-child(3) { color: var(--muted); background: var(--bg); }

.comparison-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.comparison-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--panel); }
.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.comparison-table td:first-child {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.comparison-table td:nth-child(2) { color: var(--white); }
.comparison-table td:nth-child(3) { color: var(--muted); }

.comparison-table .check {
  color: var(--tc);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHAT SETS US APART
   ============================================================ */
.apart-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.apart-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.apart-item {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.apart-item:nth-child(4n) { border-right: none; }
.apart-item:nth-last-child(-n+4):nth-child(4n-3),
.apart-item:nth-last-child(-n+4):nth-child(4n-2),
.apart-item:nth-last-child(-n+4):nth-child(4n-1),
.apart-item:nth-last-child(1) { border-bottom: none; }

/* simpler last-row rule */
.apart-item:nth-child(5),
.apart-item:nth-child(6),
.apart-item:nth-child(7),
.apart-item:nth-child(8) { border-bottom: none; }

.apart-item__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--border);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.apart-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.apart-item p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   CLIENT LOGOS
   ============================================================ */
.clients-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.clients-section .section__header { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

.client-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.client-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.client-pill:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { background: var(--panel); }
.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.testimonial-card__quote::before {
  content: '"';
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 0;
  vertical-align: -0.3em;
  margin-right: 0.2rem;
}
.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}
.testimonial-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.testimonial-card__role {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ============================================================
   BRAND STORY
   ============================================================ */
.brand-story {
  background: var(--panel);
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.brand-story__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.8fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.brand-story__label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--border);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.brand-story__label em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
}
.brand-story__content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.brand-story__content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.brand-story__content .brand-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 7rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-section__content {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.cta-section__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.cta-section__title-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.cta-section__desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.cta-section__contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-section__contact a {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.cta-section__contact a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: #080809;
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer__brand .nav__logo {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer__brand p {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.footer__links h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer__links ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.footer__links ul li a,
.footer__links ul li {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer__links ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.footer__bottom p,
.footer__bottom a {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: rgba(248,244,239,.28);
}
.footer__bottom a:hover { color: var(--muted); }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 4rem) 0 5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.page-hero__content {}
.page-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.page-hero__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.page-hero__title-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.page-hero__desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   COURSE SPREAD (coaching / courses detail)
   ============================================================ */
.course-spread {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.course-spread--reverse .course-spread__image { order: 2; }
.course-spread--reverse .course-spread__content { order: 1; }

.course-spread__image {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-spread__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.course-spread:hover .course-spread__image img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.course-spread__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.course-spread__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.course-spread__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.course-spread__title-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.course-spread__desc {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.course-spread__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.course-spread__meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}
.course-spread__meta-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.course-spread__meta-value {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ============================================================
   PROFILE EDITORIAL (about page)
   ============================================================ */
.profile-editorial {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.profile-editorial__portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 2rem);
}
.profile-editorial__portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.profile-editorial__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.profile-editorial__role {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.profile-editorial__bio p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.profile-editorial__bio-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(200,169,110,.35);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}

/* Credential cards (about page) */
.credentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.credential-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 2rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.credential-card:hover { background: var(--panel); }
.credential-card__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
}
.credential-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.credential-card__cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.credential-card p:last-child {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Biz blocks */
.biz-experience {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.biz-block {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.biz-block__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.biz-block__title-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.biz-block__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.biz-block__list li {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.biz-block__list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.biz-block__en { display: block; }
.biz-block__cn {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: rgba(200,169,110,.3);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Brand mini */
.brand-mini {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.brand-mini__text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.brand-mini__text strong { color: var(--white); }
.brand-mini__text em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
.brand-mini__text-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* GBA strip */
.gba-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gba-strip__city {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 2rem 3rem;
  flex: 1;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.gba-strip__city:last-child { border-right: none; }
.gba-strip__city:hover { background: var(--panel); }
.gba-strip__en {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.gba-strip__cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
}
.gba-strip__divider { display: none; }

/* Methods grid */
.methods-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.method-tag {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.method-tag:hover { background: var(--panel); }
.method-tag h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.method-tag p {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
}

/* Credentials section (about) */
.credentials-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

/* InsiderLondon on about */
.insider-section-about {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-hero {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 4rem) 0 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-info h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.contact-info p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-details {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-detail-item__label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  min-width: 60px;
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
}
.contact-detail-item__value {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.contact-detail-item__value a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Form */
.contact-form {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.form-group select option { background: var(--panel); }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }

.form-success {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(200,169,110,.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   COURSES PAGE: ASCEND MODULE (full page)
   ============================================================ */
.ascend-full {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.ascend-full__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.ascend-full__left {}
.ascend-full__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tc);
  border: 1px solid var(--tc);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.ascend-full__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ascend-full__heading-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.ascend-full__desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.ascend-full__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.ascend-full__tag-item {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
}
.ascend-full__right {}
.ascend-full__modules-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.ascend-full__modules-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}

/* Testimonial inside course section */
.course-testimonial {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--panel);
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.course-testimonial__quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.course-testimonial__author {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ascend-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ascend-card__right { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .apart-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .apart-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
  .apart-item:nth-child(3),
  .apart-item:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .apart-item:nth-child(5),
  .apart-item:nth-child(6),
  .apart-item:nth-child(7),
  .apart-item:nth-child(8) { border-bottom: none; }
  .ascend-full__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 60px; }

  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav__mobile-menu { display: flex; }

  .hero { padding-bottom: 4rem; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 12vw, 4.5rem); }

  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3),
  .stat-item:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }

  .insider-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }

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

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

  .comparison-section { overflow-x: auto; }
  .comparison-table { min-width: 540px; }

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

  .course-spread { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .course-spread--reverse .course-spread__image { order: 0; }
  .course-spread--reverse .course-spread__content { order: 0; }

  .profile-editorial { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .profile-editorial__portrait { position: static; aspect-ratio: 3/2; }

  .biz-experience { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .brand-story__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }

  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }

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

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

  .section { padding: 4rem 0; }

  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .gba-strip { flex-direction: column; }
  .gba-strip__city { width: 100%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .gba-strip__city:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

  .ascend-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ascend-card__right { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .apart-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .apart-item { border-right: none !important; }
  .methods-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-section__contact { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — Legacy class support
   ============================================================ */

/* The contact page keeps its Formspree form, using dark styles */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-form__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.contact-form__title-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.form-field label {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.form-field input::placeholder,
.form-field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(248,244,239,.25); }
.form-field select option { background: var(--panel); }
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold-dim); }
.form-field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }

.contact-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-submit:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--bg);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5px; }
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.contact-info-card:hover { background: var(--panel); }
.contact-info-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.contact-info-card__title-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.contact-info-card__value {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-info-card__note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.faq-item__question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--surface);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.faq-item__question:hover { background: var(--panel); }
.faq-item__question h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.faq-item__toggle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-item__toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item.active .faq-item__question { background: var(--panel); }

.faq-item__answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 2rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--panel);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-item__answer { display: block; }
.faq-item__answer p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* section--cream becomes section--surface in dark mode */
.section--cream { background: var(--surface); }
.section--white  { background: var(--bg); }

/* form-success dark style */
.form-success {
  background: rgba(200,169,110,.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.form-success__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.form-success__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.form-success__text {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.form-success__cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-item__question { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .faq-item__answer { padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
}


/* Chinese text — slightly larger for readability in GBA market */
[class*="-cn"], [class*="__cn"], .cn {
  font-size: 1.05em;
  line-height: 1.85;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}


/* ── Light theme nav ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav {
  background: rgba(250,249,246,0.96) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
}
.nav__link { color: rgba(26,15,7,.6) !important; }
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--white) !important; }
.nav__cta {
  background: var(--tc) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* ── Dark sections (keep dark) ───────────────────────────── */
.hero,
.stats-strip,
.credentials-strip,
.cta-section,
.footer {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--dark-text);
}
.hero *:not(img):not(.btn--primary):not(.btn--outline) { color: inherit; }
.stats-strip * { color: inherit; }
.cta-section * { color: inherit; }
.footer * { color: inherit; }

/* Keep hero overlay dark */
.hero__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(26,15,7,0.95) 0%,
    rgba(26,15,7,0.55) 50%,
    rgba(26,15,7,0.25) 100%
  );
}

/* Stats: terracotta numbers on dark */
.stat__number { color: var(--tc) !important; }
.stat__label  { color: var(--dark-muted) !important; }
.stat__cn     { color: rgba(232,213,183,.5) !important; }

/* ── ASCEND card: left panel dark, right panel light ─────── */
.ascend-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 60px rgba(26,15,7,.10);
}
.ascend-card__left {
  background: var(--dark-bg) !important;
  color: var(--dark-text) !important;
}
.ascend-card__left * { color: inherit; }
.ascend-card__title { color: var(--dark-text) !important; }
.ascend-card__title-cn { color: var(--tc) !important; }
.ascend-card__desc { color: var(--dark-muted) !important; }
.ascend-card__tag { color: var(--tc) !important; border-color: rgba(196,75,43,.35) !important; }
.ascend-card__tag-item {
  color: var(--dark-muted) !important;
  border-color: rgba(248,244,239,.2) !important;
}
.ascend-card__number { color: rgba(248,244,239,.4) !important; }
.ascend-card__cta {
  background: var(--tc) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* Right panel: white/cream */
.ascend-card__right {
  background: var(--surface) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.ascend-card__modules-title { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.module-row { border-color: var(--border) !important; }
.module-row:hover { background: var(--panel) !important; }
.module-num { color: rgba(196,75,43,.25) !important; }
.module-en  { color: var(--white) !important; }
.module-cn  { color: var(--tc) !important; }

/* ── Light sections ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.insider-section,
.programmes-section,
.comparison-section,
.apart-section,
.clients-section,
.testimonials-section,
.brand-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--white);
}
/* Alternating subtle cream */
.insider-section  { background: var(--panel); }
.apart-section    { background: var(--panel); }
.testimonials-section { background: var(--panel); }

/* Section titles on light bg */
.section__title      { color: var(--white); }
.section__title-cn   { color: var(--tc); }
.section__eyebrow    { color: var(--tc); }
.section__eyebrow::before { background: var(--tc); }

/* ── Course cards: white with border ────────────────────── */
.course-card {
  background: var(--surface) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26,15,7,.06) !important;
}
.course-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(26,15,7,.12) !important;
  border-color: rgba(196,75,43,.25) !important;
}
.course-card__number { color: var(--tc) !important; opacity: .7; }
.course-card__title  { color: var(--white) !important; }
.course-card__title-cn { color: var(--tc) !important; }
.course-card__desc   { color: var(--muted) !important; }

/* ── Comparison table: clean borders ────────────────────── */
.comparison-section { background: var(--surface) !important; }
.comparison-table {
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
}
.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--dark-bg) !important;
  color: var(--dark-text) !important;
}
.comparison-table td { color: var(--white) !important; }
.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: var(--panel) !important;
}

/* ── Testimonials: white cards ──────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--surface) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
}
.testimonial-card__text    { color: var(--white) !important; }
.testimonial-card__text-cn { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.testimonial-card__author strong { color: var(--white) !important; }
.testimonial-card__author span   { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.testimonial-card__quote { color: var(--tc) !important; opacity: 0.4; }

/* ── InsiderLondon section ──────────────────────────────── */
.insider-section .insider__title { color: var(--white) !important; }
.insider-section p, .insider-section li { color: var(--muted) !important; }

/* ── Apart grid ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.apart-item { background: var(--surface) !important; border: 1px solid var(--border) !important; }
.apart-item__title { color: var(--white) !important; }
.apart-item__desc  { color: var(--muted) !important; }

/* ── Client pills ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.client-pill {
  background: var(--surface) !important;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
}

/* ── Page hero (courses/coaching/about) ─────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--dark-bg) !important;
  color: var(--dark-text) !important;
}
.page-hero * { color: inherit; }

/* ── Course spread sections on courses.html ─────────────── */
.course-spread {
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--white);
}
.course-spread:nth-child(even) { background: var(--panel); }
.course-spread__number { color: var(--tc) !important; }
.course-spread__title  { color: var(--white) !important; }
.course-spread__title-cn { color: var(--tc) !important; }
.course-spread__desc     { color: var(--muted) !important; }

/* ── Coaching cards ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.coaching-card {
  background: var(--surface) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
}
.coaching-card__title { color: var(--white) !important; }
.coaching-card__cn    { color: var(--tc) !important; }
.coaching-card__desc  { color: var(--muted) !important; }

/* ── Buttons ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--tc) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: #a83c22 !important; }
.btn--outline {
  border-color: var(--tc) !important;
  color: var(--tc) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--tc) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* ── Brand story section ─────────────────────────────────── */
.brand-section { background: var(--dark-bg) !important; color: var(--dark-text) !important; }
.brand-section * { color: inherit; }

/* ── Contact form ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-section, .contact-hero { background: var(--bg); color: var(--white); }
.form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select {
  background: var(--surface) !important;
  border-color: var(--border) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.form-label { color: var(--white) !important; }

/* ── About page ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-bio { background: var(--bg); color: var(--white); }
.credential-card {
  background: var(--surface) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
}
.credential-card__name { color: var(--white) !important; }
.credential-card__org  { color: var(--muted) !important; }

/* ============================================================
   VISIBILITY FIX — ensure all text readable on any bg
   ============================================================ */

/* Light bg sections → dark text */
.programmes-section, .comparison-section,
.clients-section, .apart-section,
.about-bio, .contact-section,
.course-spread, .coaching-card,
.credential-card, .aside-section {
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.programmes-section p,
.programmes-section li,
.comparison-section p,
.comparison-section li,
.apart-section p,
.about-bio p, .about-bio li {
  color: var(--muted) !important;
}

/* Force dark text on any light-coloured element */
.course-card__desc,
.coaching-card__desc,
.module-en,
.apart-item__desc,
.client-pill,
.comparison-table td {
  color: var(--muted) !important;
}

/* Dark sections → force light text */
.hero *,
.stats-strip *,
.cta-section *,
.footer *,
.ascend-card__left *,
.brand-section *,
.page-hero * {
  color: var(--dark-text) !important;
}
/* Exceptions: buttons keep their own colors */
.btn--primary, .btn--outline { color: revert !important; }
.btn--primary { color: #fff !important; }

/* ============================================================
   ASCEND™ CSS INFOGRAPHIC
   ============================================================ */
.ascend-infographic {
  margin: 3rem 0 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}
.ascend-infographic__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.ascend-infographic__header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}
.ascend-infographic__cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--tc);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.ascend-infographic__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.ascend-step {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(196,75,43,.2);
  background: var(--surface);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.ascend-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(26,15,7,.12);
}
.ascend-step__num {
  background: var(--step-color, #C44B2B);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 14px 16px 10px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ascend-step__body {
  padding: 14px 16px 18px;
}
.ascend-step__en {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.ascend-step__cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--tc);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.ascend-step__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--panel);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.ascend-step__connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 6px;
  color: var(--tc);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ascend-infographic__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 20px;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.ascend-infographic__footer .dot { color: var(--tc); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ascend-infographic__track { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ascend-step { min-width: calc(50% - 20px); }
  .ascend-step__connector { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CREDENTIALS GRID (professional cards)
   ============================================================ */
.credentials-section {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,169,110,.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,169,110,.1);
}
.credentials-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.credentials-section .section__eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.credentials-section .section__eyebrow::before {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
}
.credentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(200,169,110,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,110,.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .credentials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 540px)  { .credentials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.cred-card {
  background: rgba(26,15,7,.6) !important;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: none !important;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.cred-card:hover { background: rgba(196,75,43,.12) !important; }
.cred-card--primary { background: rgba(196,75,43,.1) !important; }
.cred-card--primary:hover { background: rgba(196,75,43,.2) !important; }

.cred-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cred-card__name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-text) !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.cred-card__org {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--dark-muted) !important;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cred-card__cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--tc) !important;
  opacity: .8;
}

/* ============================================================
   INSIDER LONDON — company categories
   ============================================================ */
.company-categories {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.company-cat {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--tc);
}
.company-cat__label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.company-cat__items {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.h4-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--tc);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-left: 8px;
  opacity: .8;
}

/* ============================================================
   CREDENTIALS — terracotta box style, no icons
   ============================================================ */
.credentials-section {
  background: var(--dark-bg) !important;
  padding: 4rem 0 !important;
}
.credentials-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1px !important;
  background: rgba(196,75,43,.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196,75,43,.2) !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
.cred-card {
  background: rgba(26,15,7,.9) !important;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent !important;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s !important;
}
.cred-card:hover {
  background: rgba(196,75,43,.12) !important;
  border-left-color: var(--tc) !important;
}
.cred-card--primary {
  background: rgba(196,75,43,.18) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--tc) !important;
}
.cred-card--primary:hover { background: rgba(196,75,43,.28) !important; }
.cred-card__name {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--dark-text) !important;
  margin-bottom: 5px !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}
.cred-card__org {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: var(--dark-muted) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}
.cred-card__cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: var(--tc) !important;
  opacity: .85 !important;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .credentials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; } }
@media (max-width: 540px)  { .credentials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } }

/* ============================================================
   ASCEND INFOGRAPHIC — final clean CSS
   ============================================================ */
.ascend-infographic {
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0 !important;
  background: var(--panel) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem !important;
}
.ascend-infographic__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ascend-infographic__header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}
.ascend-infographic__cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--tc);
  margin-top: 5px;
}
.ascend-infographic__track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr) auto repeat(5, auto);
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
}
/* Actually use flex for the track */
.ascend-infographic__track {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
}
.ascend-step {
  flex: 1 !important;
  min-width: 130px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196,75,43,.15) !important;
  background: var(--surface) !important;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s !important;
}
.ascend-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,15,7,.12) !important;
}
.ascend-step__num {
  background: var(--sc, #C44B2B) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  padding: 12px 14px 8px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}
.ascend-step__body { padding: 12px 14px 16px !important; }
.ascend-step__en {
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  margin-bottom: 5px !important;
}
.ascend-step__cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: var(--tc) !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}
.ascend-step__tag {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-size: 0.67rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  background: var(--panel) !important;
  padding: 3px 7px !important;
  border-radius: 3px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
}
.ascend-connector {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 0 6px !important;
  color: var(--tc) !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 300 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  opacity: 0.6 !important;
}
.ascend-infographic__footer {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 6px 16px !important;
  margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
  padding-top: 1.2rem !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
}
.ascend-infographic__footer .sep { color: var(--tc); opacity:.5; }

/* Course card Chinese desc */
.course-card__desc-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: var(--tc) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-top: 5px !important;
  opacity: .85 !important;
}

/* Company category — no icon, clean bordered */
.company-cat__label {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  letter-spacing: .04em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

/* ASCEND Programme Infographic image */
.ascend-programme-infographic {
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(26,15,7,.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.ascend-programme-img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  height: auto;
}

/* Module list CN text */
.module-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: var(--tc) !important;
  margin: 2px 0 4px !important;
  opacity: .9 !important;
}
.module-row h4 { color: var(--dark-text) !important; }
.module-row p:not(.module-cn) { color: var(--dark-muted) !important; }

/* Course desc-cn */
.desc-cn {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--tc);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  opacity: .9;
}

/* Hero text — push to lower 40% of viewport */
.hero {
  align-items: flex-end !important;
  padding-bottom: 8vh !important;
}
.hero__content {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
}

/* Hero: cap height so it doesn't fill the entire screen on portrait */
.hero {
  max-height: 88vh !important;
  min-height: 520px !important;
}

/* Larger base text sizes */
body { font-size: 18px !important; }
.course-card__desc, .course-card__desc-cn { font-size: 1rem !important; }
.hero__subtitle  { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }
.hero__subtitle-cn { font-size: 1rem !important; font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important; }
.section__desc   { font-size: 1rem !important; }
.module-row p:not(.module-cn) { font-size: 0.95rem !important; }
.module-cn { font-size: 0.9rem !important; }
.cred-card__name { font-size: 1rem !important; }
.cred-card__org  { font-size: 0.85rem !important; }
.cred-card__cn   { font-size: 0.85rem !important; }
.company-cat__items { font-size: 0.9rem !important; }
.company-cat__label { font-size: 0.82rem !important; }

/* ASCEND Explore button */
.ascend-explore-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--tc);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.ascend-explore-btn:hover { background: #a83c22; }

/* Course separator section */
.courses-separator {
  background: var(--panel);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.courses-separator__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.courses-separator__title em { color: var(--tc); font-style: italic; }
.courses-separator__cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--tc);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  opacity: .85;
}
.courses-separator__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.courses-separator__desc-cn {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
  line-height: 1.75;
  opacity: .75;
}

/* Hero: text left-aligned with proper padding */
.hero {
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  padding-left: 60px !important;
  padding-right: 60px !important;
}
.hero__content {
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
}

/* ASCEND btn fix: override dark-section color inheritance */
.ascend-card__left .btn--primary {
  background: var(--tc) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}
.ascend-card__left .btn--primary:hover { background: #a83c22 !important; }

/* ── Hero: push text further down ──────────────────────── */
.hero {
  padding-bottom: 18vh !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

/* ── ASCEND card: fix ALL text colours explicitly ─────── */

/* Left dark panel: everything must be light */
.ascend-card__left {
  background: var(--dark-bg) !important;
  color: var(--dark-text) !important;
}
.ascend-card__left .ascend-card__tag     { color: var(--tc) !important; opacity:.9; }
.ascend-card__left .ascend-card__number  { color: rgba(248,244,239,.35) !important; }
.ascend-card__left .ascend-card__title   { color: var(--dark-text) !important; }
.ascend-card__left .ascend-card__title-cn{ color: var(--tc) !important; }
.ascend-card__left .ascend-card__desc    { color: rgba(248,244,239,.82) !important; }
.ascend-card__left .ascend-card__desc span { color: rgba(248,244,239,.65) !important; }
.ascend-card__left .ascend-card__tag-item{ color: rgba(248,244,239,.65) !important;
                                           border-color: rgba(248,244,239,.2) !important; }
.ascend-card__left .btn--primary         { background: var(--tc) !important;
                                           color: #fff !important; }

/* Right white panel: everything must be dark */
.ascend-card__right {
  background: var(--surface) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;   /* --white is now dark espresso #1A0F07 */
}
.ascend-card__modules-title        { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.ascend-card__right .module-row    { border-color: var(--border) !important; }
.ascend-card__right .module-row:hover { background: var(--panel) !important; }
.ascend-card__right .module-row__num  { color: rgba(196,75,43,.3) !important; }
.ascend-card__right h4                { color: var(--white) !important; }
.ascend-card__right .module-cn        { color: var(--tc) !important; font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important; font-size:.88rem !important; }
.ascend-card__right p:not(.module-cn) { color: var(--muted) !important; }

/* ── 躍升™ Calligraphy heading ───────────────────────── */
.ascend-calligraphy {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--tc);
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(196,75,43,.25);
  /* Slight decorative treatment */
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0.5px rgba(212,149,106,.4);
}

/* ============================================================
   FINAL DEFINITIVE FIX — hero, ASCEND right panel, CN text
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. HERO — absolute-position content at bottom of photo */
.hero {
  position: relative !important;
  display: block !important;
  height: 92vh !important;
  max-height: 92vh !important;
  min-height: 560px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center top !important;
}
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
    rgba(26,15,7,.92) 0%,
    rgba(26,15,7,.55) 45%,
    rgba(26,15,7,.15) 100%) !important;
}
.hero__content {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 80px !important;
  left: 60px !important;
  right: 60px !important;
  max-width: 700px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* 2. ASCEND right panel — dark text on white background */
.ascend-card__right {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.ascend-card__modules-title {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.45) !important;
  font-size: .78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: .12em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}
.ascend-card__right .module-row {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(26,15,7,.08) !important;
}
.ascend-card__right .module-row__num {
  color: rgba(196,75,43,.3) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
}
.ascend-card__right .module-row h4,
.ascend-card__right .module-row__content h4 {
  color: #1A0F07 !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}
.ascend-card__right .module-cn {
  color: #C44B2B !important;
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
  font-size: .88rem !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin-bottom: 3px !important;
}
.ascend-card__right .module-row p:not(.module-cn) {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.58) !important;
  font-size: .9rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

/* 3. CHINESE TEXT — comprehensive colour fix by section */

/* Dark sections → CN text = warm cream */
.hero .hero__subtitle-cn,
.stats-strip .stat__cn,
.credentials-section .cred-card__cn,
.cta-section .cta-section__title-cn,
.footer .footer__cn,
.page-hero .page-hero__title-cn,
.brand-section .brand-cn {
  color: rgba(232,213,183,.75) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
}

/* Credentials cards CN (dark bg) */
.cred-card__cn {
  color: rgba(232,213,183,.7) !important;
  font-size: .85rem !important;
}

/* Light sections → CN text = espresso or terracotta */
.section__title-cn,
.section__desc-cn,
.course-spread__title-cn,
.course-card__title-cn {
  color: #C44B2B !important;
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
}

/* Course descriptions CN */
.course-card__desc-cn,
.course-spread .desc-cn,
.desc-cn {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.62) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
  font-size: .92rem !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin-top: .5rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

/* InsiderLondon company categories */
.company-cat__label {
  color: #1A0F07 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: .82rem !important;
}
.company-cat__items {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.62) !important;
  font-size: .88rem !important;
}

/* Testimonials CN */
.testimonial-card__text-cn {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.55) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
  font-size: .9rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  margin-top: .5rem !important;
}

/* Section title CN on light backgrounds */
.programmes-section .section__title-cn,
.insider-section .section__title-cn,
.comparison-section .section__title-cn,
.apart-section .section__title-cn,
.testimonials-section .section__title-cn {
  color: #C44B2B !important;
}

/* Courses separator CN */
.courses-separator__cn {
  color: #C44B2B !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
}
.courses-separator__desc-cn {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.6) !important;
  font-size: .92rem !important;
}

/* Stats CN labels */
.stat__cn, .stat-item__label-cn {
  color: rgba(232,213,183,.65) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
  font-size: .8rem !important;
}

/* Hero image must fill the full section */
.hero__bg img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center 20% !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABSOLUTE FINAL FIX — hard-coded, no CSS variables
   ============================================================ */

/* HERO: 50vh height, text anchored at bottom */
section.hero {
  height: 50vh !important;
  max-height: 50vh !important;
  min-height: 400px !important;
}
.hero__content {
  bottom: 60px !important;
  left: 60px !important;
  right: 40px !important;
  top: auto !important;
}

/* ASCEND right panel: force ALL text dark with hard-coded hex */
.ascend-card__right,
.ascend-card__right div,
.ascend-card__right p,
.ascend-card__right h4,
.ascend-card__right span {
  color: #1A0F07 !important;
}
/* CN titles in orange/terracotta */
.ascend-card__right .module-cn,
.ascend-card__right p.module-cn {
  color: #C44B2B !important;
}
/* Muted descriptions */
.ascend-card__right .module-row__content > p:not(.module-cn) {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,0.6) !important;
}
/* Module numbers dim */
.ascend-card__right .module-row__num {
  color: rgba(196,75,43,0.25) !important;
}
/* Section header label */
.ascend-card__right .ascend-card__modules-title {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,0.4) !important;
}

/* courses.html ASCEND right panel — same fix, different class name */
.ascend-full__right,
.ascend-full__right div,
.ascend-full__right p,
.ascend-full__right h4,
.ascend-full__right span {
  color: #1A0F07 !important;
}
.ascend-full__right .module-cn,
.ascend-full__right p.module-cn {
  color: #C44B2B !important;
}
.ascend-full__right .module-row__content > p:not(.module-cn) {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,0.6) !important;
}
.ascend-full__right .module-row__num {
  color: rgba(196,75,43,0.25) !important;
}
.ascend-full__modules-label {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,0.4) !important;
  font-size: .78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: .12em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

/* Module CN description text */
.module-cn-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-chinese) !important;
  font-size: .84rem !important;
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.52) !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
}
/* Override for right panels */
.ascend-full__right .module-cn-desc,
.ascend-card__right .module-cn-desc {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.52) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   ASCEND FULL (courses.html) — colour fixes
   ascend-full is on a LIGHT cream background,
   so heading-cn and desc use dark/terracotta, not faint gold-dim
   ============================================================ */

/* CN subtitle under "ASCEND" heading — was gold-dim (too faint on cream) */
.ascend-full__heading-cn {
  color: var(--tc) !important;
}

/* Ensure left panel description & tags are readable on cream */
.ascend-full__desc {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.62) !important;
}
.ascend-full__tag-item {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.55) !important;
  border-color: rgba(26,15,7,.18) !important;
}

/* Module numbers: slightly more visible (was 25% opacity — too faint) */
.ascend-full__right .module-row__num {
  color: rgba(196,75,43,0.45) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO TEXT FIX — switch from absolute-bottom to flex-end
   The 50vh fixed height was too small; title clipped at top.
   height:auto grows with content; flex-end keeps it visually
   anchored to the bottom of the hero image.
   ============================================================ */
section.hero {
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 62vh !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 56px) !important;
  padding-bottom: 64px !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
.hero__content {
  position: relative !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  top: auto !important;
  left: auto !important;
  right: auto !important;
  padding: 0 40px 0 60px !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}
/* Background image fills the entire hero area */
.hero__bg,
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
}

/* Hero text LEFT alignment fix — override stale align-items: flex-end */
section.hero {
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}
.hero__content {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 700px !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   BIZ-BLOCK CN TEXT — was near-invisible gold-dim on light bg
   ============================================================ */
.biz-block__title-cn {
  color: var(--tc) !important;          /* terracotta — matches other CN titles */
}
.biz-block__cn {
  color: rgba(26,15,7,.58) !important;  /* warm dark — clear on cream/white */
}