:root {
            --bg: #0a0e1a;
            --bg-soft: #0f1320;
            --card: #141826;
            --card-hover: #1a1f30;
            --card-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            --amber: #d4a843;
            --amber-bright: #f0d060;
            --amber-deep: #b8942d;
            --amber-glow: rgba(200,170,80,0.4);
            --mint: #7dd3b0;
            --text: #f0f0f5;
            --text-soft: #a8a8b8;
            --text-mute: #6b6b7d;
        }
        * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
        html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
        body {
            font-family: 'Prompt', 'Inter', sans-serif;
            background: var(--bg);
            color: var(--text);
            line-height: 1.6;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            min-height: 100vh;
            position: relative;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }
        body::before {
            content: ''; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(200,170,80,0.1), transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(59,30,142,0.06), transparent 40%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* === Animated Futuristic Background === */
        .bg-fx { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }

        /* Hexagon grid drifting */
        .bg-hex {
            position: absolute; inset: -10%;
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='56' height='100' viewBox='0 0 56 100'%3E%3Cpath d='M28 0L56 16v34L28 66 0 50V16z' fill='none' stroke='%23c8aa50' stroke-width='0.5' opacity='0.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-size: 56px 100px;
            opacity: 0.12;
            animation: hexDrift 40s linear infinite;
        }
        @keyframes hexDrift {
            from { transform: translateY(0); }
            to { transform: translateY(-100px); }
        }

        /* Floating gold orbs */
        .orb {
            position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(60px); opacity: 0.5;
        }
        .orb-1 {
            width: 380px; height: 380px; top: -100px; left: -80px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,170,80,0.18), transparent 70%);
            animation: orbFloat1 22s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        .orb-2 {
            width: 300px; height: 300px; bottom: 10%; right: -60px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,30,142,0.15), transparent 70%);
            animation: orbFloat2 28s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        .orb-3 {
            width: 260px; height: 260px; top: 40%; left: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,168,67,0.1), transparent 70%);
            animation: orbFloat3 25s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes orbFloat1 {
            0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); }
            50% { transform: translate(60px, 80px); }
        }
        @keyframes orbFloat2 {
            0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); }
            50% { transform: translate(-70px, -60px); }
        }
        @keyframes orbFloat3 {
            0%,100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
            50% { transform: translate(-30%, -50px); }
        }

        /* Scan line sweeping down */
        .scan-line {
            position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(200,170,80,0.5), transparent);
            animation: scanSweep 8s linear infinite;
            opacity: 0.6;
        }
        @keyframes scanSweep {
            0% { top: -2%; opacity: 0; }
            10% { opacity: 0.6; }
            90% { opacity: 0.6; }
            100% { top: 102%; opacity: 0; }
        }

        /* Particles */
        .particle {
            position: absolute; width: 2px; height: 2px; border-radius: 50%;
            background: #f0d060; opacity: 0;
            box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(240,208,96,0.8);
            animation: particleRise linear infinite;
        }
        @keyframes particleRise {
            0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.6); opacity: 0; }
            10% { opacity: 0.9; }
            90% { opacity: 0.9; }
            100% { transform: translateY(-100vh) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
        }

        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .bg-hex, .orb, .scan-line, .particle { animation: none !important; }
        }

        .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

        /* Nav */
        .nav {
            position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
            background: rgba(10,14,26,0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
        }
        .nav-inner {
            max-width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 14px 32px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
        }
        .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; }
        .brand-mark {
            width: 38px; height: 38px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--amber-glow));
        }
        .brand-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
        .brand-name { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
        .brand-name span { color: var(--amber); }
        .brand-badge {
            font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: var(--amber); border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.4);
            padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 5px; margin-left: 4px;
        }
        .nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
        .nav-menu a {
            color: var(--text-soft); text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 500; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
            transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a.active { color: var(--amber); }
        .nav-menu a i { font-size: 14px; }
        .nav-menu a.nav-cta { color: #0a0e1a; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d060, #d4a843); padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212,168,67,0.28); transition: filter 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
        .nav-menu a.nav-cta:hover, .nav-menu a.nav-cta.active { color: #0a0e1a; filter: brightness(1.06); transform: translateY(-1px); }
        .soon-grid .hub-card-img { background-position: center 25%; }
        .nav-profile {
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
            color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
        }
        .nav-avatar {
            width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber-deep), #8a6840);
            border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.4);
        }
        .nav-login { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
        .nav-login:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
        .nav-login:hover .nav-login-text { color: var(--amber-bright); }
        .nav-mobile-btn { display: none; background: none; border: none; color: var(--text); font-size: 20px; cursor: pointer; }

        /* Hero Stat Card */
        .hero { padding: 48px 0 36px; }
        .hero-card {
            background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(20,20,24,0.9), rgba(16,16,19,0.9));
            border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 48px 32px 36px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative; overflow: hidden;
        }
        .hero-card::before {
            content: ''; position: absolute; top: -40%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 400px; height: 300px;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(200,170,80,0.12), transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .hero-icon {
            font-size: 38px; color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: 24px;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px var(--amber-glow));
            position: relative; z-index: 1;
        }
        /* Animated emblem */
        .hero-emblem {
            width: 110px; height: 110px; margin: 0 auto 24px;
            position: relative; z-index: 1;
        }
        .hero-emblem svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; overflow: visible; }
        .emblem-logo {
            width: 64% !important; height: 64% !important;
            top: 18% !important; left: 18% !important;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(200,170,80,0.4));
        }
        .em-ring { transform-origin: 50px 50px; animation: emSpin 28s linear infinite; }
        .em-ring-rev { transform-origin: 50px 50px; animation: emSpin 20s linear infinite reverse; }
        /* Gyroscope rings rotate to create 3D sphere illusion */
        .em-gyro1 { transform-origin: 50px 50px; animation: emSpin 14s linear infinite; }
        .em-gyro2 { transform-origin: 50px 50px; animation: emSpin 14s linear infinite reverse; }
        @keyframes emSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
        .em-glow { transform-origin: 50px 50px; animation: emBreath 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
        @keyframes emBreath {
            0%,100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(0.95); }
            50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
        }
        .em-apex { transform-origin: 50px 34px; animation: emPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
        @keyframes emPulse {
            0%,100% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px #f0d060); }
            50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.5); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px #f0d060); }
        }
        .em-nodes circle { animation: emTwinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
        .em-nodes circle:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
        .em-nodes circle:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
        .em-nodes circle:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
        @keyframes emTwinkle {
            0%,100% { opacity: 0.4; }
            50% { opacity: 1; }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .em-ring, .em-ring-rev, .em-gyro1, .em-gyro2, .em-glow, .em-apex, .em-nodes circle { animation: none !important; }
        }
        .hero-eyebrow {
            font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-mute); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px;
            position: relative; z-index: 1;
        }
        .hero-eyebrow span { color: var(--amber); }
        .hero-title {
            font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 36px); font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.25;
            position: relative; z-index: 1;
        }
        .hero-title .am { color: var(--amber); white-space: nowrap; }
        .hero-desc {
            font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 32px;
            position: relative; z-index: 1;
        }
        .stat-row {
            display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px;
            position: relative; z-index: 1;
        }
        .stat-box {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
            border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 12px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }
        .stat-box:hover { border-color: rgba(200,170,80,0.3); background: rgba(200,170,80,0.03); }
        .stat-box i { font-size: 18px; color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .stat-num { font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
        .stat-label { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-mute); }

        /* Primary glowing CTA */
        .cta-wrap { text-align: center; padding: 12px 0 8px; }
        .glow-btn {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
            padding: 16px 40px; border: none; border-radius: 50px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber-bright), var(--amber-deep));
            color: #0a0e1a; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;
            font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--amber-glow), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            transition: all 0.3s;
            animation: glowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        .glow-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 0 44px var(--amber-glow), 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
        @keyframes glowPulse {
            0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--amber-glow), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
            50% { box-shadow: 0 0 44px rgba(240,208,96,0.55), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
        }

        /* Section labels */
        .sec-label {
            display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px;
            margin: 40px 0 16px; padding: 0 4px;
        }
        .sec-label h2 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
        .sec-label .meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-mute); }

        /* Starter / Diagnosis card */
        .starter-card {
            display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(125,211,176,0.08), rgba(20,24,38,0.6));
            border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.3);
            border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 12px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.25s; cursor: pointer;
        }
        .starter-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--mint); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(125,211,176,0.1); }
        .starter-badge {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mint);
            background: rgba(125,211,176,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.3);
            padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .starter-card h3 {
            font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
            margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .starter-card .s-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .starter-credit {
            background: rgba(200,170,80,0.08); border: 1px dashed rgba(200,170,80,0.4);
            border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 14px 0;
            font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.6;
        }
        .starter-credit strong { color: var(--amber-bright); }
        .starter-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 16px; }
        .starter-price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; }
        .starter-price-num { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--mint); line-height: 1; }
        .starter-price-old { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mute); text-decoration: line-through; }
        .starter-cta {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
            padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 10px; border: none;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8be0bc, #5fb894);
            color: #0a1a14; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; cursor: pointer;
            font-family: inherit; transition: all 0.2s;
        }
        .starter-cta:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(125,211,176,0.4); }

        /* Featured / your course card */
        .course-card {
            background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            border-radius: 18px; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;
            display: flex; gap: 0; align-items: stretch;
            cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s;
            margin-bottom: 12px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
            position: relative;
        }
        .course-card:hover {
            background: var(--card-hover);
            border-color: rgba(200,170,80,0.4);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(200,170,80,0.1);
        }
        .course-card.featured {
            border-color: rgba(200,170,80,0.35);
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,170,80,0.06), var(--card));
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(200,170,80,0.06);
        }

        /* Rating */
        .cc-trust {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
            font-size: 12px; color: var(--mint); font-weight: 500;
        }
        .cc-trust i { font-size: 11px; }
        .cc-rating {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
            font-size: 12px; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 600;
        }
        .cc-rating i { font-size: 10px; }
        .cc-rating .rev { color: var(--text-mute); font-weight: 400; font-size: 11px; }

        /* Seat progress bar */
        .cc-progress {
            margin-top: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
        }
        .cc-bar {
            flex: 1; height: 5px; border-radius: 4px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); overflow: hidden;
        }
        .cc-bar-fill {
            height: 100%; border-radius: 4px;
            width: 0; transition: width 1s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
        }
        .fill-low { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mint), #5fb894); }
        .fill-mid { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber-bright), var(--amber-deep)); }
        .fill-high { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff8a5c, #e8503a); }
        .cc-progress-label {
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .lbl-low { color: var(--mint); }
        .lbl-mid { color: var(--amber); }
        .lbl-high { color: #ff8a5c; }

        /* Start date chip */
        .cc-date {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
            font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-soft);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
            border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 6px;
        }
        .cc-date i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 10px; }
        .cc-icon {
            width: 170px; flex-shrink: 0; align-self: stretch;
            display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: flex-start;
            background-size: cover; background-position: center;
            position: relative; overflow: hidden;
            transition: width 0.3s;
        }
        .cc-icon::after {
            content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(10,14,26,0.1), rgba(20,24,38,0.55) 75%, var(--card));
        }
        .cc-icon i {
            position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 12px;
            width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px;
            background: rgba(10,14,26,0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            font-size: 14px; color: var(--amber-bright);
            border: 1px solid rgba(240,208,96,0.35);
        }
        .course-card:hover .cc-icon { width: 182px; }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .cc-icon { width: 110px; }
            .course-card:hover .cc-icon { width: 110px; }
            .nav-inner { padding: 12px 16px; }
        }
        .cc-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding: 18px 0 18px 20px; }
        .cc-top {
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .cc-cat { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-soft); font-weight: 500; }
        .cc-dot { color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 10px; }
        .cc-status {
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 6px;
            border: 1px solid; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
        }
        .st-open { color: var(--mint); border-color: rgba(125,211,176,0.35); background: rgba(125,211,176,0.08); }
        .st-soon { color: var(--amber); border-color: rgba(200,170,80,0.35); background: rgba(200,170,80,0.08); }
        .st-hot { color: #ff8a5c; border-color: rgba(255,138,92,0.35); background: rgba(255,138,92,0.08); }
        .cc-title { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.3; }
        .cc-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 6px; }
        .cc-quote { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); font-style: normal; }
        .course-card .cc-quote {
            display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 7px;
            background: rgba(200,170,80,0.05);
            border-left: 2px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.4);
            border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
            padding: 8px 10px; margin-top: 4px;
        }
        .course-card .cc-quote::before {
            content: '\f00c'; font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free'; font-weight: 900;
            color: var(--mint); font-size: 11px; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 2px;
        }
        .cc-footer {
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 12px;
            font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-mute);
        }
        .cc-footer .price { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; }
        .cc-footer .seats { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
        .cc-right {
            display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 8px;
            flex-shrink: 0; padding: 18px 20px 18px 16px; justify-content: center;
        }
        .cc-seats-pill {
            font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-soft);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
        }
        .cc-chevron { color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 14px; }
        .course-card:hover .cc-chevron { color: var(--amber); transform: translateX(3px); transition: all 0.2s; }

        /* Course board as card grid (vertical cards) */
        #courseBoard { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
        #courseBoard .course-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; margin-bottom: 0; }
        #courseBoard .cc-icon { width: 100%; height: 160px; align-self: stretch; }
        #courseBoard .course-card:hover .cc-icon { width: 100%; }
        #courseBoard .cc-icon::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,14,26,0.05) 30%, rgba(10,14,26,0.55)); }
        #courseBoard .cc-body { padding: 16px 18px 18px; }
        #courseBoard .cc-right { display: none; }
        @media (max-width: 760px) { #courseBoard { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } #courseBoard .cc-icon { height: 150px; } }

        /* Filter chips */
        .chips { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 0 0 18px; }
        .chip {
            padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            color: var(--text-soft); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; font-family: inherit;
        }
        .chip:hover { border-color: rgba(200,170,80,0.3); color: var(--amber); }
        .chip.active { background: var(--amber); color: #0a0e1a; border-color: var(--amber); }

        /* Hero positioning pills */
        .hero-pills {
            display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
            margin: 0 auto 28px; max-width: 540px;
            position: relative; z-index: 1;
        }
        .hero-pill {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
            font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-soft);
            background: rgba(200,170,80,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.22);
            border-radius: 50px; padding: 7px 14px;
        }
        .hero-pill i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 11px; }

        /* Innovation Competition section */
        .compete-grid {
            display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .compete-card {
            position: relative; display: block; text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(200,170,80,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
            padding: 24px 22px; transition: all 0.3s;
        }
        .compete-card:hover { border-color: rgba(200,170,80,0.45); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
        .compete-card.student {
            background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(125,211,176,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
        }
        .compete-card.student:hover { border-color: rgba(125,211,176,0.45); }
        .compete-ico {
            width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px;
            background: rgba(200,170,80,0.12); color: var(--amber-bright);
        }
        .compete-card.student .compete-ico { background: rgba(125,211,176,0.14); color: var(--mint); }
        .compete-tier {
            font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .compete-card.student .compete-tier { color: var(--mint); }
        .compete-card h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
        .compete-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .compete-feats { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
        .compete-feats li { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-soft); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
        .compete-feats li i { color: var(--mint); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
        .compete-cta {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
            font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber-bright);
        }
        .compete-card.student .compete-cta { color: var(--mint); }
        /* Event info banner */
        .compete-event {
            display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px 18px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,170,80,0.10), rgba(200,170,80,0.03));
            border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.28);
            border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 0 0 18px;
        }
        .compete-event .ce-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); font-weight: 600; }
        .compete-event .ce-item i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 13px; }
        .compete-event .ce-item strong { color: var(--text); }
        .compete-event .ce-early { color: var(--mint); }
        .compete-event .ce-divider { width: 1px; height: 16px; background: rgba(200,170,80,0.25); }
        /* Card price / award notes */
        .compete-price {
            display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 14px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
        }
        .compete-price .cp-now { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--amber-bright); }
        .compete-card.student .compete-price .cp-now { color: var(--mint); }
        .compete-price .cp-old { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mute); text-decoration: line-through; }
        .compete-price.compete-price-dual { align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
        /* Limited seats capacity bar */
        .seat-bar { margin: 2px 0 16px; }
        .seat-bar-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .seat-bar-top i { color: var(--amber-deep); margin-right: 5px; }
        .seat-bar-top strong { color: var(--text); }
        .seat-bar-top .seat-left { color: var(--amber-bright); font-weight: 700; }
        .seat-track { height: 8px; border-radius: 50px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); overflow: hidden; }
        .seat-fill { height: 100%; border-radius: 50px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0d060, #ff7a3c); }
        .compete-price .cp-seg { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
        .compete-price .cp-seg-label { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-mute); }
        .compete-price .cp-sep { width: 1px; height: 30px; background: rgba(125,211,176,0.28); }
        .compete-price .cp-eb { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mint); background: rgba(125,211,176,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.3); border-radius: 50px; padding: 4px 11px; align-self: center; }
        .cp-deadline { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 18px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .cp-deadline span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-soft); }
        .cp-deadline span i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 12px; }
        .cp-deadline span strong { color: var(--text); }
        .compete-price .cp-note { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-mute); }
        .compete-award {
            display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px;
            background: rgba(125,211,176,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.22);
            border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;
            font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.55;
        }
        .compete-award i { color: var(--mint); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 1px; flex-shrink: 0; }
        .compete-grid.compete-single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        /* Event hero (title over banner) */
        .event-hero { position: relative; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; min-height: 360px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 52px 28px; margin-top: 8px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
        .event-hero::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,14,26,0.5) 0%, rgba(10,14,26,0.72) 55%, rgba(10,14,26,0.9) 100%); }
        .event-hero .eh-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 760px; }
        .event-hero .eh-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber-bright); background: rgba(10,14,26,0.5); border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.4); padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 50px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px); margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .event-hero h1 { font-size: 40px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .event-hero .eh-sub { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
        @media (max-width: 600px) { .event-hero { min-height: 280px; padding: 40px 20px; } .event-hero h1 { font-size: 28px; } }
        /* International single card — richer hero layout */
        .compete-card .cc-banner { position: relative; margin: -24px -22px 20px; height: 200px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
        .compete-card .cc-banner::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,14,26,0.1) 25%, rgba(10,14,26,0.92)); }
        .compete-card .cc-banner-tag { position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: 14px; z-index: 2; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mint); background: rgba(10,14,26,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.35); padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 50px; }
        .compete-single .compete-feats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 9px 26px; }
        .compete-single .compete-cta { margin-top: 4px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: 12px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7dd3b0, #56b893); color: #0a0e1a !important; font-size: 14.5px; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(125,211,176,0.22); }
        @media (max-width: 680px) { .compete-single .compete-feats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .compete-card .cc-banner { height: 150px; } }
        /* Competition steps timeline */
        .compete-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; }
        .compete-step { position: relative; text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; }
        .compete-step::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 21px; left: -50%; width: 100%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(125,211,176,0.12), rgba(125,211,176,0.4)); z-index: 0; }
        .compete-step:first-child::before { display: none; }
        .compete-step .cs-n { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px; color: #0a0e1a; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7dd3b0, #56b893); margin: 0 auto 16px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(125,211,176,0.1), 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
        .compete-step h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 7px; line-height: 1.35; }
        .compete-step p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.55; }
        .compete-step .cs-when { display: inline-block; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mint); background: rgba(125,211,176,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.25); border-radius: 50px; padding: 3px 11px; }
        @media (max-width: 680px) {
            .compete-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .compete-step { text-align: left; padding: 0 0 26px 58px; }
            .compete-step::before { display: block; top: 8px; bottom: -8px; left: 21px; width: 2px; height: auto; background: rgba(125,211,176,0.25); }
            .compete-step:last-child::before { display: none; }
            .compete-step .cs-n { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; margin: 0; }
        }
        /* Award icon circle polish */
        .compete-award i { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: rgba(125,211,176,0.12); font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0; }
        /* Award accordion (click to expand) */
        .award-acc { background: rgba(125,211,176,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.22); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
        .award-acc summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.55; }
        .award-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
        .award-acc summary > i:first-child { color: var(--mint); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
        .award-acc summary > span { flex: 1; }
        .award-chev { margin-left: auto; color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 11px; transition: transform 0.25s; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
        .award-acc[open] .award-chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
        .award-body { padding: 2px 16px 15px 41px; }
        .award-body ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
        .award-body li { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-soft); display: flex; gap: 9px; line-height: 1.5; }
        .award-body li i { color: var(--mint); font-size: 10px; margin-top: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== TIA Connect — ported sections ===== */
.cn-stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px; }
.cn-stat{ text-align:center; background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(200,170,80,0.06),rgba(255,255,255,0.015)); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:16px; padding:22px 14px; }
.cn-stat .num{ font-size:30px; font-weight:800; color:var(--amber-bright); line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px; }
.cn-stat .label{ font-size:12px; color:var(--text-soft); }
@media(max-width:680px){ .cn-stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* Manchester gallery + UK strip + trust bar (ported from /connect) */
.cn-citygrid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px; }
.cn-cityimg{ position:relative; height:240px; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; background-size:cover; background-position:center; border:1px solid var(--card-border); }
.cn-cityimg::after{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 38%,rgba(10,14,26,0.9)); }
.cn-cityimg .cap{ position:absolute; left:16px; bottom:14px; z-index:1; }
.cn-cityimg .cap .t{ display:block; font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-bright); }
.cn-cityimg .cap .n{ display:block; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; }
@media(max-width:780px){ .cn-citygrid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
.cn-ukstrip{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:12px; }
.cn-ukstrip .s{ position:relative; height:150px; border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; background-size:cover; background-position:center; border:1px solid var(--card-border); }
.cn-ukstrip .s::after{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 42%,rgba(10,14,26,0.88)); }
.cn-ukstrip .cap{ position:absolute; left:12px; bottom:10px; z-index:1; }
.cn-ukstrip .cap .t{ display:block; font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mint); }
.cn-ukstrip .cap .n{ display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:#fff; }
@media(max-width:780px){ .cn-ukstrip{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
.cn-trustbar{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:12px 28px; padding:18px; margin-top:24px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,170,80,0.07),rgba(200,170,80,0.02)); border:1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.22); border-radius:14px; }
.cn-trustbar span{ font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-soft); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.cn-trustbar span i{ color:var(--amber); }
/* UK Map animated (ported from /connect) */
.uk-map-wrap{ position:relative; max-width:760px; margin:8px auto 0; aspect-ratio:4/5; }
.uk-map-svg{ width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .uk-map-wrap{ aspect-ratio:3/4; padding:0 8px; } }
.uk-map-svg .uk-outline{ fill:rgba(108,171,221,0.04); stroke:rgba(255,255,255,0.12); stroke-width:1; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.uk-map-svg .grid-dot{ fill:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.uk-map-svg .conn-line-anim{ stroke:#f0d060; stroke-width:1.5; fill:none; stroke-dasharray:1500; stroke-dashoffset:1500; opacity:0; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,0.4)); }
.uk-map-svg.animate .conn-line-anim{ animation:drawLine 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) forwards; }
.uk-map-svg.animate .conn-line-anim.delay-1{ animation-delay:.2s } .uk-map-svg.animate .conn-line-anim.delay-2{ animation-delay:.4s } .uk-map-svg.animate .conn-line-anim.delay-3{ animation-delay:.6s } .uk-map-svg.animate .conn-line-anim.delay-4{ animation-delay:.8s } .uk-map-svg.animate .conn-line-anim.delay-5{ animation-delay:1s } .uk-map-svg.animate .conn-line-anim.delay-6{ animation-delay:1.2s } .uk-map-svg.animate .conn-line-anim.delay-7{ animation-delay:1.4s } .uk-map-svg.animate .conn-line-anim.delay-8{ animation-delay:1.6s }
@keyframes drawLine{ 0%{stroke-dashoffset:1500;opacity:0} 10%{opacity:.85} 100%{stroke-dashoffset:0;opacity:.7} }
.uk-map-svg .travel-pulse{ fill:#d4a843; opacity:0; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px #d4a843); }
.uk-map-svg.animate .travel-pulse{ animation:pulsePath 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.uk-map-svg.animate .travel-pulse.tp-1{ animation-delay:2.5s } .uk-map-svg.animate .travel-pulse.tp-2{ animation-delay:2.7s } .uk-map-svg.animate .travel-pulse.tp-3{ animation-delay:2.9s } .uk-map-svg.animate .travel-pulse.tp-4{ animation-delay:3.1s } .uk-map-svg.animate .travel-pulse.tp-5{ animation-delay:3.3s } .uk-map-svg.animate .travel-pulse.tp-6{ animation-delay:3.5s } .uk-map-svg.animate .travel-pulse.tp-7{ animation-delay:3.7s } .uk-map-svg.animate .travel-pulse.tp-8{ animation-delay:3.9s }
@keyframes pulsePath{ 0%{opacity:0} 10%{opacity:1} 90%{opacity:1} 100%{opacity:0} }
.uk-map-svg .city-group{ cursor:pointer; transition:transform .3s; transform-origin:center; transform-box:fill-box; }
.uk-map-svg .city-dot{ fill:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); stroke:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); stroke-width:1.5; transition:all .3s ease; }
.uk-map-svg .city-ring{ fill:none; stroke:rgba(255,255,255,0.15); stroke-width:1; opacity:0; transition:all .3s; }
.uk-map-svg .city-group:hover .city-dot{ fill:#d4a843; stroke:#f0d060; stroke-width:2; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px #d4a843); }
.uk-map-svg .city-group:hover .city-ring{ opacity:1; stroke:#f0d060; stroke-width:1; }
.uk-map-svg .city-group:hover .city-label, .uk-map-svg .city-group:hover .city-time{ fill:#f0d060; font-weight:700; }
.uk-map-svg.animate .city-group{ animation:cityFadeIn .6s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) forwards; opacity:0; }
.uk-map-svg.animate .city-group.delay-1{ animation-delay:1.4s } .uk-map-svg.animate .city-group.delay-2{ animation-delay:1.6s } .uk-map-svg.animate .city-group.delay-3{ animation-delay:1.8s } .uk-map-svg.animate .city-group.delay-4{ animation-delay:2s } .uk-map-svg.animate .city-group.delay-5{ animation-delay:2.2s } .uk-map-svg.animate .city-group.delay-6{ animation-delay:2.4s } .uk-map-svg.animate .city-group.delay-7{ animation-delay:2.6s } .uk-map-svg.animate .city-group.delay-8{ animation-delay:2.8s }
@keyframes cityFadeIn{ 0%{opacity:0; transform:scale(0)} 100%{opacity:1; transform:scale(1)} }
.uk-map-svg .city-label{ fill:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; transition:fill .3s; pointer-events:none; }
.uk-map-svg .city-time{ fill:#f0d060; font-size:10px; font-style:italic; font-weight:600; opacity:.85; pointer-events:none; transition:fill .3s; }
.uk-map-svg .mcr-dot{ fill:#d4a843; }
.uk-map-svg .mcr-pulse{ fill:#d4a843; transform-origin:center; transform-box:fill-box; animation:mcrPulse 2.5s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes mcrPulse{ 0%{transform:scale(1); opacity:.5} 100%{transform:scale(5); opacity:0} }
.uk-map-svg .mcr-label{ fill:#f0d060; font-size:17px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; }
.uk-map-title{ fill:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); font-size:90px; font-weight:900; letter-spacing:-2px; }
.uk-map-subtitle{ fill:rgba(255,255,255,0.15); font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:6px; text-transform:uppercase; }
.uk-map-legend{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:32px; margin-top:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.uk-map-legend .legend-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; color:var(--text-soft); font-size:13px; }
.uk-map-legend .legend-dot{ width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%; }
.uk-map-legend .legend-dot.gold{ background:#d4a843; box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.5); }
.uk-map-legend .legend-dot.white{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.uk-map-bottom{ text-align:center; margin-top:26px; }
.uk-map-bottom-stat{ display:inline-flex; gap:24px 36px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; padding:22px 0; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.uk-map-bottom-stat .map-stat{ text-align:center; }
.uk-map-bottom-stat .map-stat-num{ font-size:30px; font-weight:800; color:var(--text); line-height:1; }
.uk-map-bottom-stat .map-stat-label{ font-size:11px; color:var(--text-mute); letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:6px; }
@media(max-width:600px){ .uk-map-svg .city-label{ font-size:11px } .uk-map-svg .city-time{ font-size:9px } .uk-map-svg .mcr-label{ font-size:13px } .uk-map-bottom-stat .map-stat-num{ font-size:24px } }
/* Tier comparison table */
.compare-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:16px; background:var(--bg-soft); }
.compare-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:640px; font-size:13px; }
.compare-table th{ padding:14px 14px; text-align:center; color:var(--text); font-weight:700; background:rgba(200,170,80,0.07); border-bottom:1px solid var(--card-border); }
.compare-table th:first-child{ text-align:left; }
.compare-table th small{ display:block; margin-top:3px; font-weight:600; font-size:11px; color:var(--text-mute); }
.compare-table th.col-elite{ color:var(--amber-bright); }
.compare-table th.col-elite small{ color:var(--amber); }
.compare-table td{ padding:11px 14px; text-align:center; color:var(--text-soft); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.compare-table td:first-child{ text-align:left; color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }
.compare-table tbody tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; }
.compare-table td.col-elite{ background:rgba(200,170,80,0.06); color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }
.compare-table .yes-icon{ color:var(--mint); }
.compare-table .no-icon{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
/* Floating CTA */
.float-cta{ position:fixed; right:20px; bottom:20px; z-index:90;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  font-family:inherit; font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:#0a0e1a;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0d060,#d4a843); padding:14px 22px; border-radius:50px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(212,168,67,0.35);
  transition:transform .2s, filter .2s; }
.float-cta:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); filter:brightness(1.06); }
.float-cta.mint{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7dd3b0,#56b893); box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(125,211,176,0.35); }
@media(max-width:600px){ .float-cta{ right:12px; bottom:12px; padding:12px 18px; font-size:13px; } }
.cn-cities{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.cn-city{ flex:1 1 150px; background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(125,211,176,0.06),rgba(255,255,255,0.015)); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:14px; padding:16px 18px; }
.cn-city .c-name{ display:block; font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); }
.cn-city .c-det{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-mute); letter-spacing:0.5px; text-transform:uppercase; }
.cn-city.hub{ border-color:rgba(200,170,80,0.4); background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(200,170,80,0.1),rgba(255,255,255,0.02)); }
.cn-city.hub .c-name{ color:var(--amber-bright); }

.cn-who{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:16px; }
.cn-who-col{ border-radius:18px; padding:24px 22px; border:1px solid var(--card-border); }
.cn-who-col.yes{ background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(125,211,176,0.08),rgba(255,255,255,0.015)); border-color:rgba(125,211,176,0.25); }
.cn-who-col.no{ background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,120,120,0.05),rgba(255,255,255,0.012)); border-color:rgba(255,120,120,0.18); }
.cn-who-col h4{ font-size:16px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; }
.cn-who-col.yes h4{ color:var(--mint); }
.cn-who-col.no h4{ color:#ff8f8f; }
.cn-who-col ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; }
.cn-who-col li{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text-soft); display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:9px; line-height:1.5; }
.cn-who-col.yes li i{ color:var(--mint); margin-top:3px; font-size:11px; }
.cn-who-col.no li i{ color:#ff8f8f; margin-top:3px; font-size:11px; }
@media(max-width:680px){ .cn-who{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.cn-panel{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px; }
.cn-panel-card{ background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(200,170,80,0.05),rgba(255,255,255,0.015)); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:16px; padding:22px 18px; }
.cn-panel-photo{ width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px; color:var(--amber-bright); background:rgba(200,170,80,0.12); margin-bottom:12px; }
.cn-panel-tag{ font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mint); margin-bottom:6px; }
.cn-panel-card h4{ font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:3px; }
.cn-panel-role{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-mute); margin-bottom:12px; }
.cn-panel-card ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:7px; }
.cn-panel-card li{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-soft); display:flex; gap:7px; line-height:1.45; }
.cn-panel-card li i{ color:var(--mint); margin-top:3px; font-size:10px; flex-shrink:0; }
.cn-quote{ text-align:center; font-size:16px; font-style:italic; color:var(--text-soft); max-width:680px; margin:0 auto 24px; line-height:1.6; }
.cn-quote .by{ display:block; margin-top:10px; font-size:13px; font-style:normal; color:var(--amber); }
@media(max-width:780px){ .cn-panel{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media(max-width:460px){ .cn-panel{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.cn-sessions{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; }
.cn-session{ background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(200,170,80,0.05),rgba(255,255,255,0.015)); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:16px; padding:22px 20px; }
.cn-session .s-tag{ display:inline-block; font-size:11px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:1px; color:#0a0e1a; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0d060,#d4a843); padding:4px 12px; border-radius:50px; margin-bottom:12px; }
.cn-session h4{ font-size:16px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:12px; }
.cn-session ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.cn-session li{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-soft); display:flex; gap:8px; }
.cn-session li i{ color:var(--mint); margin-top:3px; font-size:11px; flex-shrink:0; }
@media(max-width:780px){ .cn-sessions{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.cn-days{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px; }
.cn-day{ border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--bg-soft); }
.cn-day .d-img{ height:110px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.cn-day .d-body{ padding:14px 16px 18px; }
.cn-day .d-num{ font-size:11px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:1px; color:var(--amber); margin-bottom:5px; }
.cn-day h4{ font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:5px; }
.cn-day p{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-soft); line-height:1.5; }
@media(max-width:780px){ .cn-days{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media(max-width:460px){ .cn-days{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.cn-founding{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,170,80,0.12),rgba(200,170,80,0.03)); border:1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.3); border-radius:20px; padding:32px 28px; text-align:center; }
.cn-founding .f-eyebrow{ font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber); margin-bottom:10px; }
.cn-founding h3{ font-size:24px; font-weight:800; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:10px; }
.cn-founding > p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--text-soft); max-width:560px; margin:0 auto 20px; line-height:1.6; }
.cn-founding-perks{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:10px 18px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.cn-founding-perks span{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.cn-founding-perks span i{ color:var(--amber-bright); font-size:9px; }

.cn-articles{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; }
.cn-article{ display:block; text-decoration:none; border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--bg-soft); transition:all .25s; }
.cn-article:hover{ border-color:rgba(200,170,80,0.4); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.cn-article .a-img{ height:130px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
.cn-article .a-body{ padding:16px 18px 18px; }
.cn-article .a-cat{ font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mint); }
.cn-article h4{ font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin:7px 0; line-height:1.35; }
.cn-article p{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-soft); line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:10px; }
.cn-article .a-read{ font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--amber-bright); }
@media(max-width:780px){ .cn-articles{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
        /* International distinction highlights */
        .compete-highlights { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .compete-highlights .ch-item {
            background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(125,211,176,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
            border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.2); border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px 14px; text-align: center;
        }
        .compete-highlights .ch-ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto 10px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 19px; background: rgba(125,211,176,0.12); color: var(--mint); }
        .compete-highlights .ch-t { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; line-height: 1.35; }
        .compete-highlights .ch-d { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.5; }
        @media (max-width: 680px) { .compete-highlights { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

        /* UK Launchpad — Product selection program */
        .launchpad {
            margin: 14px 0 0; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.32);
            background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(200,170,80,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
            padding: 26px 26px 24px;
        }
        .lp-flag {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
            font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--amber); background: rgba(200,170,80,0.12);
            border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.28); border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 6px 13px; margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .lp-title { font-size: 23px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
        .lp-title .am { color: var(--amber); }
        .lp-sub { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
        /* 3-step flow */
        .lp-steps { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
        .lp-step {
            flex: 1; min-width: 150px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 15px;
        }
        .lp-step-n {
            flex-shrink: 0; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a0e1a; background: var(--amber);
        }
        .lp-step-t { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 3px; }
        .lp-step-d { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-mute); line-height: 1.5; }
        /* Two outcomes */
        .lp-outcomes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
        .lp-outcome { border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--card-border); }
        .lp-outcome.pass { background: rgba(125,211,176,0.07); border-color: rgba(125,211,176,0.28); }
        .lp-outcome.alt { background: rgba(200,170,80,0.06); border-color: rgba(200,170,80,0.24); }
        .lp-out-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
        .lp-outcome.pass .lp-out-head i { color: var(--mint); }
        .lp-outcome.alt .lp-out-head i { color: var(--amber); }
        .lp-out-body { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; }
        .lp-guarantee {
            display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
            background: rgba(125,211,176,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.25);
            border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px; margin-bottom: 22px;
            font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6;
        }
        .lp-guarantee i { color: var(--mint); font-size: 16px; margin-top: 1px; flex-shrink: 0; }
        .lp-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
        .lp-price-num { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--amber-bright); line-height: 1; }
        .lp-price-sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-mute); margin-top: 4px; }
        .lp-cta {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
            padding: 14px 28px; border: none; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
            font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #0a0e1a;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d060, #d4a843);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200,170,80,0.3); transition: all 0.25s;
        }
        .lp-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(200,170,80,0.45); }
        @media (max-width: 640px) {
            .compete-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .compete-event .ce-divider { display: none; }
            .lp-outcomes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .lp-step { min-width: 100%; }
        }

        /* Pagination / footer */
        .board-footer { text-align: center; padding: 40px 0 80px; }
        .ghost-btn {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
            padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 50px;
            background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
            font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.2s;
        }
        .ghost-btn:hover { border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--amber); }

        .footer {
            border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border); padding: 36px 0;
            text-align: center; color: var(--text-mute); font-size: 12px;
        }
        .footer a { color: var(--text-soft); text-decoration: none; }
        .footer-brand { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
        .footer-brand span { color: var(--amber); }

        /* Modal */
        .modal-bg {
            display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 20px;
        }
        .modal-bg.open { display: flex; }
        .modal {
            background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            border-radius: 22px; max-width: 480px; width: 100%;
            max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto; padding: 32px;
            animation: pop 0.3s ease;
        }
        @keyframes pop { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
        .modal-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .modal-head h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.3; }
        .modal-close { background: none; border: none; font-size: 24px; color: var(--text-mute); cursor: pointer; }
        .modal-info {
            background: rgba(200,170,80,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.2);
            border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 22px;
            display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 13px;
        }
        .modal-info strong { color: var(--amber); }

        /* Modal detail view */
        .md-eyebrow { font-size: 11px; color: var(--amber); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
        .md-title { font-size: 23px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .md-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .md-tag {
            font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-soft); font-weight: 500;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 50px;
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
        }
        .md-tag i { color: var(--amber); font-size: 11px; }
        .md-deliver {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,170,80,0.1), rgba(200,170,80,0.03));
            border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.3);
            border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 18px; margin-bottom: 22px;
        }
        .md-deliver-label { font-size: 11px; color: var(--amber); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }
        .md-deliver-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; }
        .md-section { margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .md-section h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
        .md-section ul { list-style: none; }
        .md-section li {
            font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6;
            padding: 5px 0 5px 22px; position: relative;
        }
        .md-section li::before {
            content: ''; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 12px;
            width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber);
        }
        .md-section.who li::before { background: var(--mint); }
        .md-screening {
            background: rgba(125,211,176,0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.2);
            border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .md-screening-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mint); margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
        .md-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .md-step { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
        .md-step-n {
            width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
            background: rgba(125,211,176,0.15); color: var(--mint);
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        }
        .md-screening-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-mute); line-height: 1.6; }
        .md-foot {
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 16px; padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 4px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
        }
        .md-price-num { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--amber); line-height: 1; }
        .md-price-sub { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-mute); margin-top: 3px; }
        .md-apply-btn {
            padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: 10px; border: none;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber-bright), var(--amber-deep));
            color: #0a0e1a; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer;
            font-family: inherit; white-space: nowrap;
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
            transition: all 0.2s;
        }
        .md-apply-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--amber-glow); }
        .md-back {
            background: none; border: none; color: var(--text-soft); cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 13px; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 14px;
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
        }
        .md-back:hover { color: var(--amber); }

        /* Payment step */
        .pay-amount {
            text-align: center; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,170,80,0.1), rgba(200,170,80,0.03));
            border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.3); border-radius: 14px;
        }
        .pay-amount-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 4px; }
        .pay-amount-num { font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--amber-bright); line-height: 1; }
        .pay-bank {
            background: var(--bg-soft); border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .pay-bank-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .pay-bank-logo {
            width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px; flex-shrink: 0;
            background: #138f2d; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px;
        }
        .pay-bank-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
        .pay-bank-branch { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-mute); }
        .pay-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 8px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border); }
        .pay-row-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-mute); }
        .pay-row-value { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; text-align: right; }
        .pay-acc { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
        .pay-copy {
            background: rgba(200,170,80,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.3);
            color: var(--amber); border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px 10px;
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
        }
        .pay-copy:hover { background: rgba(200,170,80,0.2); }
        .pay-note {
            font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-mute); line-height: 1.6;
            background: rgba(125,211,176,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.2);
            border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px; margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .pay-confirm {
            display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;
            padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border: none;
            background: #06c755; color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
            cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .pay-confirm:hover { background: #05b34c; }
        .pay-confirm i { margin-right: 6px; }
        .pay-done {
            display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center;
            padding: 12px; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
            background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
        }
        .pay-done:hover { border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--amber); }

        .fg { margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .fg label { display: block; font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-mute); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 6px; font-weight: 600; }
        .fg input, .fg select, .fg textarea {
            width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 10px;
            border: 1px solid var(--card-border); background: var(--bg-soft);
            color: var(--text); font-size: 16px; font-family: inherit;
        }
        .fg input:focus, .fg select:focus, .fg textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--amber); }
        .submit-btn {
            width: 100%; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; border: none;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber-bright), var(--amber-deep));
            color: #0a0e1a; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer;
            font-family: inherit; margin-top: 8px; transition: all 0.2s;
        }
        .submit-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--amber-glow); }

        @media (max-width: 700px) {
            .nav-menu { display: none; }
            .nav-mobile-btn { display: block; }
            .hero { padding: 32px 0 24px; }
            .hero-card { padding: 36px 20px 28px; border-radius: 20px; }
            .hero-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
            .hero-emblem { width: 90px; height: 90px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
            .hero-title { font-size: 24px; }
            .hero-desc { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
            .stat-row { gap: 8px; }
            .stat-box { padding: 16px 6px; border-radius: 12px; }
            .stat-num { font-size: 24px; }
            .stat-label { font-size: 10px; }
            .glow-btn { padding: 14px 32px; font-size: 15px; }
            .course-card { padding: 0; gap: 0; border-radius: 14px; }
            .cc-body { padding: 14px 0 14px 14px; }
            .cc-right { padding: 14px 14px 14px 10px; }
            .cc-title { font-size: 15px; }
            .cc-meta, .cc-quote { font-size: 12px; }
            .modal { padding: 24px 20px; }
        }
        @media (min-width: 601px) {
            .fg input, .fg select, .fg textarea { font-size: 14px; }
        }

        /* ===== Multi-page additions ===== */
        .nav-inner { position: relative; }
        .nav-menu a.active { font-weight: 700; }

        /* Sub-page header */
        .page-header { text-align: center; padding: 50px 0 6px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .page-header .ph-eyebrow {
            font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-mute); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .page-header h1 { font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 38px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.25; }
        .page-header h1 .am { color: var(--amber); }
        .page-header p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }

        /* Back link */
        .back-link {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin: 24px 0 0;
            font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mute); text-decoration: none;
            transition: color 0.2s; position: relative; z-index: 1;
        }
        .back-link:hover { color: var(--amber); }

        /* Hub: menu highlight cards */
        .hub-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin: 10px 0 8px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .hub-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--card-border); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); transition: all 0.3s; }
        .hub-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(200,170,80,0.42); box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.42); }
        .hub-card-img { height: 156px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative; }
        .hub-card-img::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,14,26,0.05), rgba(10,14,26,0.82)); }
        .hub-card-tag { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 1; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 50px; background: rgba(10,14,26,0.7); border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.4); color: var(--amber-bright); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
        .hub-card-body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
        .hub-card-body h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 7px; line-height: 1.3; }
        .hub-card-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; flex: 1; }
        .hub-card-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; }
        .hub-card-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-mute); font-weight: 600; }
        .hub-card-go { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber-bright); white-space: nowrap; }
        .hub-card.mint .hub-card-tag { color: var(--mint); border-color: rgba(125,211,176,0.4); }
        .hub-card.mint:hover { border-color: rgba(125,211,176,0.42); }
        .hub-card.mint .hub-card-go { color: var(--mint); }

        /* Innovators hub — summary chips + section dividers */
        .hub-summary { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px 14px; margin: 18px 0 4px; }
        .hub-summary span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); background: rgba(200,170,80,0.07); border: 1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius: 50px; padding: 7px 16px; }
        .hub-summary span strong { color: var(--amber-bright); font-weight: 800; margin-right: 3px; }
        .hub-div { border: none; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(200,170,80,0.22), transparent); margin: 42px 0 18px; }
        /* Innovators hub — featured open event */
        .hub-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.3); border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s; margin: 10px 0 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .hub-feature:hover { border-color: rgba(125,211,176,0.55); box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.42); transform: translateY(-3px); }
        .hub-feature .hf-img { position: relative; min-height: 300px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
        .hub-feature .hf-img::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(10,14,26,0.15), rgba(10,14,26,0.5)); }
        .hf-badge { position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px; z-index: 2; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0a0e1a; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7dd3b0, #56b893); padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 50px; }
        .hub-feature .hf-body { padding: 34px 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
        .hf-eyebrow { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mint); margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .hub-feature h3 { font-size: 25px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.25; }
        .hub-feature .hf-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 22px; }
        .hf-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .hf-price { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--amber-bright); }
        .hf-price span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); font-weight: 600; }
        .hf-go { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #0a0e1a; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7dd3b0, #56b893); padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 11px; }
        .hub-grid.soon-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
        @media (max-width: 760px) { .hub-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .hub-feature .hf-img { min-height: 190px; } .hub-grid.soon-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
        /* Innovators hub — events grid */
        .hub-grid.events { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
        .hub-status { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; z-index: 2; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 50px; }
        .hub-status.open { color: #0a0e1a; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7dd3b0, #56b893); }
        .hub-status.soon { color: var(--text-soft); background: rgba(10,14,26,0.7); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
        .hub-card.soon { opacity: 0.6; pointer-events: none; }
        .hub-card.soon .hub-card-go { color: var(--text-mute); }
        .back-to-hub { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-soft); text-decoration: none; }
        .back-to-hub:hover { color: var(--amber-bright); }
        @media (max-width: 980px) { .hub-grid.events { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
        @media (max-width: 560px) { .hub-grid.events { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
        @media (max-width: 860px) { .hub-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
        @media (max-width: 980px) {
            .nav-menu {
                display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
                flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 16px;
                background: rgba(10,14,26,0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
                border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border); padding: 18px 22px;
            }
            .nav-menu.open { display: flex; }
            .nav-menu a.nav-cta { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
            .nav-mobile-btn { display: block; }
        }

        /* Launchpad credibility photo */
        .lp-hero-img {
            height: 210px; margin: -26px -26px 22px; position: relative;
            background-size: cover; background-position: center;
        }
        .lp-hero-img::after {
            content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,14,26,0.25) 0%, rgba(10,14,26,0.55) 55%, rgba(13,8,24,0.95) 100%);
        }
        .lp-hero-cap {
            position: absolute; left: 26px; right: 26px; bottom: 16px; z-index: 1;
            display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; flex-wrap: wrap;
            font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-soft);
        }
        .lp-hero-cap .lp-hero-tag {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            color: #fff; background: rgba(10,14,26,0.55);
            border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.45); border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 5px 12px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        }
        @media (max-width: 640px) { .lp-hero-img { height: 160px; } }

        /* Nav menu: align right, English */
        .nav-menu { margin-left: auto; margin-right: 26px; }

        /* TIA Connect credibility band */
        .connect-band {
            border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
            background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(125,211,176,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
            padding: 24px 24px 22px; margin-top: 14px;
        }
        .connect-band .cb-intro { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .connect-band .cb-intro strong { color: var(--text); }
        .cb-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
        .cb-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
        .cb-item .cb-ico {
            flex-shrink: 0; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 11px;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 17px;
            background: rgba(200,170,80,0.12); color: var(--amber-bright);
        }
        .cb-item h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 3px; }
        .cb-item p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-mute); line-height: 1.55; }
        .connect-cta {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
            padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #0a0e1a;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0d060, #d4a843);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(200,170,80,0.28); transition: all 0.25s;
        }
        .connect-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(200,170,80,0.42); }
        @media (max-width: 640px) { .cb-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

        /* Section banner image (credibility photo) */
        .section-banner {
            height: 230px; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
            background-size: cover; background-position: center; margin-bottom: 18px;
            border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
        }
        .section-banner::after {
            content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,14,26,0.12) 0%, rgba(10,14,26,0.45) 55%, rgba(13,8,24,0.9) 100%);
        }
        .section-banner .sb-cap { position: absolute; left: 24px; right: 24px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 1; }
        .section-banner .sb-tag {
            display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 8px;
            font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #fff;
            background: rgba(10,14,26,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.45);
            border-radius: 50px; padding: 5px 12px; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        }
        .section-banner .sb-title { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 3px; line-height: 1.3; }
        .section-banner .sb-sub { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
        @media (max-width: 640px) { .section-banner { height: 170px; } }

/* ===== Intro Splash (auto-fade) ===== */
#splash{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:2000;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 50% 38%, rgba(200,170,80,0.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1200px 800px at 50% 120%, rgba(125,211,176,0.06), transparent 55%),
    #070a14;
  opacity:1; visibility:visible;
  animation:splashOut .7s ease 1.7s forwards;
}
#splash::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side at 50% 50%, transparent 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%);
}
.splash-inner{ position:relative; text-align:center; padding:0 24px; }
.splash-mark{
  display:inline-block; width:96px; height:96px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 28px rgba(200,170,80,0.45));
  animation:splashMark 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;
}
.splash-mark svg{ width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }
.splash-name{
  margin-top:18px; font-family:'Prompt',sans-serif; font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(22px,4.5vw,34px); letter-spacing:.5px; color:#f0f0f5;
  animation:splashUp .9s ease .15s both;
}
.splash-name span{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0d060,#d4a843);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.splash-tag{
  margin-top:10px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(9px,2.2vw,11.5px); letter-spacing:3px; color:#a8a8b8;
  animation:splashUp .9s ease .3s both;
}
.splash-bar{
  margin:22px auto 0; width:120px; height:2px; border-radius:2px;
  background:rgba(200,170,80,0.18); overflow:hidden;
  animation:splashUp .9s ease .45s both;
}
.splash-bar i{
  display:block; height:100%; width:40%; border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#f0d060,#d4a843,transparent);
  animation:splashSweep 1.5s ease-in-out .5s infinite;
}
@keyframes splashMark{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px) scale(.86) rotate(-4deg);} to{opacity:1; transform:none;} }
@keyframes splashUp{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px);} to{opacity:1; transform:none;} }
@keyframes splashSweep{ 0%{transform:translateX(-60px);} 100%{transform:translateX(180px);} }
@keyframes splashOut{ to{opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;} }
.splash-skip #splash{ display:none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  #splash{ animation:splashOut .4s ease 1s forwards; }
  .splash-mark,.splash-name,.splash-tag,.splash-bar{ animation:none; }
  .splash-bar i{ animation:none; width:100%; }
}

/* ===== UK Launchpad · Reward box ===== */
.reward-box{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(200,170,80,0.07), rgba(15,19,32,0.6));
  border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:18px;
  padding:22px 22px 8px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.reward-box::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-40%; right:-10%; width:280px; height:280px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,170,80,0.16), transparent 65%); pointer-events:none;
}
.reward-head{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; position:relative; }
.reward-badge{
  flex:none; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:2px;
  color:#0a0e1a; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0d060,#d4a843);
  padding:5px 10px; border-radius:6px; margin-top:2px;
}
.reward-head p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--text-soft); margin:0; }
.reward-head strong{ color:var(--amber-bright); }
.reward-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:14px; margin:18px 0 4px;
}
.reward-item{ display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; }
.reward-ico{
  flex:none; width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:rgba(200,170,80,0.12); color:var(--amber-bright); font-size:15px;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.2);
}
.reward-item h4{ font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin:1px 0 3px; }
.reward-item p{ font-size:12.5px; line-height:1.5; color:var(--text-mute); margin:0; }
.reward-value{
  margin:18px -22px 0; padding:16px 22px; text-align:center;
  background:rgba(200,170,80,0.06); border-top:1px solid var(--card-border);
}
.reward-value .rv-label{ display:block; font-size:12px; color:var(--text-mute); letter-spacing:.5px; }
.reward-value .rv-num{
  display:block; font-family:'Prompt',sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:30px; margin:2px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0d060,#d4a843); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.reward-value .rv-sub{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--mint); }

/* ===== UK Launchpad · Program tiers ===== */
.tier-intro{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--text-soft); margin:0 0 16px; }
.tier-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.tier-card{
  background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:18px;
  padding:24px 22px; position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.tier-card.elite{
  border-color:rgba(200,170,80,0.45);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(200,170,80,0.25), 0 14px 40px rgba(200,170,80,0.12);
  background:linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(200,170,80,0.10), var(--bg-soft));
}
.tier-flag{
  position:absolute; top:10px; right:10px; left:auto; transform:none; z-index:3;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; color:#0a0e1a;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0d060,#d4a843); padding:4px 12px; border-radius:50px; white-space:nowrap;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.tier-rank{ font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; color:var(--amber-deep); }
.tier-card.elite .tier-rank{ color:var(--amber-bright); }
.tier-name{ font-size:20px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin:8px 0 10px; line-height:1.3; }
.tier-price{ font-family:'Prompt',sans-serif; font-size:28px; font-weight:800; color:var(--amber-bright); margin-bottom:3px; }
.tier-price s{ font-size:15px; font-weight:500; color:var(--text-mute); margin-left:6px; }
.tier-meta{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text-mute); margin:0 0 16px; }
.tier-list{ list-style:none; padding:0; margin:auto 0 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.tier-list li{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.5; color:var(--text-soft); display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; }
.tier-list li i{ color:var(--mint); font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; flex:none; }
.tier-note{
  margin-top:14px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-mute); display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center;
}
.tier-note i{ color:var(--amber-deep); }
@media (max-width: 860px){ .tier-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .tier-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .reward-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ===== Hub card · social proof (founding-cohort framing) ===== */
.hub-proof{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; align-self:flex-start;
  margin:10px 0 2px; padding:5px 11px; border-radius:50px;
  font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; line-height:1.2; color:var(--amber-bright);
  background:rgba(200,170,80,0.1); border:1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.22);
}
.hub-proof i{ font-size:11px; }
.hub-proof::before{
  content:""; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  background:var(--amber-bright); box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(240,208,96,0.6);
  animation:hubPulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
.hub-proof.mint{ color:var(--mint); background:rgba(125,211,176,0.1); border-color:rgba(125,211,176,0.25); }
.hub-proof.mint::before{ background:var(--mint); box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(125,211,176,0.6); animation-name:hubPulseMint; }
@keyframes hubPulse{ to{ box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(240,208,96,0); } }
@keyframes hubPulseMint{ to{ box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(125,211,176,0); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .hub-proof::before{ animation:none; } }

/* ===== In-house pill (text variant of seats pill) ===== */
.cc-seats-pill.cc-pill-text{
  width:auto; min-width:0; height:auto; border-radius:50px; padding:4px 11px;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.3px; white-space:nowrap;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; line-height:1;
}

/* ===== Consulting · trust strip ===== */
.trust-strip{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:10px;
  margin:0 0 30px; padding:16px 12px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(200,170,80,0.06), rgba(15,19,32,0.4));
  border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:16px;
}
.trust-item{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; text-align:center;
  position:relative;
}
.trust-item:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-5px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  height:34px; width:1px; background:var(--card-border);
}
.trust-item i{
  font-size:18px; color:var(--amber-bright);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(200,170,80,0.3));
}
.trust-item span{ font-size:11.5px; line-height:1.35; color:var(--text-soft); font-weight:600; }
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .trust-strip{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px 8px; }
  .trust-item:nth-child(3)::after{ display:none; }
}

/* ===== UK Launchpad · tier card image ===== */
.tier-img{
  height:160px; margin:-24px -22px 18px; border-radius:17px 17px 0 0;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center; position:relative;
}
.tier-img::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:17px 17px 0 0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-soft) 4%, rgba(10,14,26,0.25) 60%, rgba(10,14,26,0.1));
}
.tier-card.elite .tier-img{ margin-top:-24px; }
.tier-card.elite .tier-img::after{
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(28,22,8,0.96) 4%, rgba(28,22,8,0.3) 60%, rgba(10,14,26,0.1));
}

/* ===== Full footer ===== */
.footer{ text-align:left; padding:48px 24px 26px; }
.footer-main{ max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.7fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap:30px; }
.footer-brand{ font-size:18px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:10px; }
.footer-brand span{ color:var(--amber); }
.footer-desc{ font-size:12.5px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--text-mute); margin:0 0 14px; max-width:300px; }
.footer-social{ display:flex; gap:9px; }
.footer-social a{ width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:9px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:rgba(200,170,80,0.1); border:1px solid var(--card-border); color:var(--amber-bright);
  font-size:15px; transition:background .2s, transform .2s; }
.footer-social a:hover{ background:rgba(200,170,80,0.22); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.footer-col h4{ font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-soft); margin:2px 0 14px; }
.footer-col a{ display:block; color:var(--text-mute); font-size:13px; margin-bottom:10px; transition:color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--amber-bright); }
.footer-contact a{ font-size:12.5px; }
.footer-contact i, .footer-col a i{ width:15px; color:var(--amber-deep); margin-right:5px; }
.footer-loc{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-mute); margin-top:4px; }
.footer-loc i{ color:var(--amber-deep); margin-right:5px; }
.footer-bottom{ max-width:1080px; margin:30px auto 0; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--card-border);
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-mute); }
@media (max-width:760px){
  .footer-main{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:26px 20px; }
  .footer-about{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
  .footer-bottom{ flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center; }
}
@media (max-width:440px){ .footer-main{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ===== Competition · event gallery ===== */
.gallery-intro{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--text-soft); margin:0 0 16px; }
.gallery-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); grid-auto-rows:150px; gap:12px; }
.gal-item{
  position:relative; margin:0; border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  background-color:#0f1320; background-size:cover; background-position:center 28%;
  border:1px solid var(--card-border); transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.gal-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
.gal-feat{ grid-column:span 2; grid-row:span 2; background-position:center; }
.gal-item figcaption{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:20px 13px 10px;
  font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; line-height:1.3;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,11,20,0.88), rgba(8,11,20,0.2) 70%, transparent);
}
.gal-feat figcaption{ font-size:13.5px; padding:26px 16px 13px; }
@media (max-width:760px){
  .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); grid-auto-rows:128px; }
  .gal-feat{ grid-column:span 2; grid-row:span 1; }
}

/* ===== "starting from" price prefix ===== */
.price .price-from{
  font-size:0.6em; font-weight:500; color:var(--text-mute); margin-right:3px;
  letter-spacing:.2px; vertical-align:middle;
}

/* ===== Footer brand logo ===== */
.footer-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; }
.footer-logo{ width:26px; height:26px; flex:none; filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(200,170,80,0.3)); }

/* ===== UK Launchpad · Thai product examples ===== */
.lp-examples{ margin:4px 0 6px; padding:14px 16px; border:1px dashed var(--card-border);
  border-radius:14px; background:rgba(200,170,80,0.04); }
.lp-ex-label{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--amber-bright); margin-bottom:12px; }
.lp-ex-label i{ font-size:12px; }
.lp-ex-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:10px; }
.lp-ex{ display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; padding:10px; border-radius:11px;
  background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--card-border); }
.lp-ex-ico{ font-size:18px; line-height:1; flex:none; }
.lp-ex h5{ font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin:0 0 2px; line-height:1.25; }
.lp-ex p{ font-size:11px; color:var(--text-mute); margin:0; line-height:1.35; }
@media (max-width:880px){ .lp-ex-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:480px){ .lp-ex-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ===== Footer spacing from content above ===== */
.footer{ margin-top:64px; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .footer{ margin-top:48px; } }

/* ===== Hub card · interested-count badge (top-right) ===== */
.hub-card-hot{
  position:absolute; top:12px; right:12px; z-index:2;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:800; padding:5px 11px; border-radius:50px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff7a3c,#ff3d6e); border:none;
  color:#fff; letter-spacing:0.3px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(255,61,110,0.45);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;
  animation:hotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hub-card-hot i{ font-size:10px; color:#ffe08a; }
@keyframes hotPulse{ 0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(255,61,110,0.45); } 50%{ box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(255,61,110,0.75); } }

/* ===== Home · Insights / viral articles ===== */
.article-cat{ font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--amber-deep); }
.article-read{ font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--amber-bright); }
.article-read i{ font-size:11px; transition:transform .2s; }
/* Insights — magazine layout (featured + list) */
.article-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1fr; gap:16px; align-items:stretch; }
.article-feature{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; text-decoration:none; background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; transition:transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s; }
.article-feature:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,0.42); border-color:rgba(200,170,80,0.32); }
.article-feature .af-img{ height:190px; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:60px; line-height:1; }
.article-feature .af-body{ padding:20px 22px 22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; flex:1; }
.article-feature .af-body h3{ font-size:20px; font-weight:800; color:var(--text); line-height:1.32; margin:0; }
.article-feature .af-body p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); line-height:1.6; margin:0; flex:1; }
.article-feature:hover .article-read i{ transform:translateX(3px); }
.article-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.article-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; text-decoration:none; background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:14px; padding:0 18px 0 0; overflow:hidden; transition:transform .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s; flex:1; }
.article-row:hover{ border-color:rgba(200,170,80,0.38); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
.article-row .ar-thumb{ width:110px; min-height:96px; align-self:stretch; flex-shrink:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center; background-color:#11162a; transition:filter .3s; }
.article-row:hover .ar-thumb{ filter:brightness(1.18); }
.article-row .ar-txt{ flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; min-width:0; padding:13px 0; }
.article-row .ar-txt h4{ font-size:14.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); line-height:1.45; margin:0; }
.article-row .ar-meta{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-mute); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.article-row .ar-meta i{ font-size:10.5px; color:var(--amber); }
.article-row .ar-arrow{ width:32px; height:32px; border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--text-mute); font-size:12px; flex-shrink:0; transition:all .25s; }
.article-row:hover .ar-arrow{ color:#0a0e1a; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber-bright),var(--amber)); border-color:transparent; }
.article-more{ text-align:center; margin-top:20px; }
.article-more a{ color:var(--amber-bright); font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none; }
.article-more a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .article-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .article-feature .af-img{ height:150px; font-size:48px; } }

/* ===== UK Launchpad · product examples → image cards ===== */
.lp-ex{ flex-direction:column; gap:0; padding:0; align-items:stretch; overflow:hidden; }
.lp-ex-img{
  height:80px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; background-color:#11162a;
  position:relative; border-bottom:1px solid var(--card-border);
}
.lp-ex-badge{
  position:absolute; top:6px; left:6px; font-size:14px; line-height:1;
  background:rgba(10,14,26,0.55); border-radius:7px; padding:3px 6px; backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.lp-ex-txt{ padding:9px 11px 11px; }

/* ===== UK Launchpad · Why Manchester / Problems ===== */
.mcr-why{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px; }
.mcr-pain-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.mcr-card{ background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:14px; padding:16px; }
.mcr-card .ic{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background:rgba(200,170,80,0.12); color:var(--amber-bright); font-size:15px;
  border:1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.2); margin-bottom:11px; }
.mcr-card h4{ font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin:0 0 5px; line-height:1.3; }
.mcr-card p{ font-size:12.5px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--text-mute); margin:0; }
.mcr-card.pain .ic{ background:rgba(240,130,90,0.13); color:#f0936c; border-color:rgba(240,130,90,0.28); }
.mcr-solve{ margin:16px 0 0; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:12px; font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--text-soft); background:rgba(125,211,176,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.2);
  display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; }
.mcr-solve i{ color:var(--mint); margin-top:3px; flex:none; }
.mcr-solve strong{ color:var(--text); }
@media (max-width:760px){ .mcr-why,.mcr-pain-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:480px){ .mcr-why,.mcr-pain-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ===== FAQ (native details) ===== */
.faq-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.faq-list details{ background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:12px; padding:0 16px; }
.faq-list summary{ cursor:pointer; padding:14px 0; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text);
  list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.faq-list summary::after{ content:'+'; color:var(--amber-bright); font-size:20px; font-weight:300; flex:none; line-height:1; }
.faq-list details[open] summary::after{ content:'\2212'; }
.faq-list details[open] summary{ color:var(--amber-bright); }
.faq-list details p{ margin:0 0 15px; font-size:13px; line-height:1.65; color:var(--text-soft); }

/* ===== Competition · shared awards block ===== */
.compete-awards-shared{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; margin-bottom:12px; }

/* ===== In-platform slip upload + completion ===== */
.slip-drop{ display:block; margin-top:14px; padding:22px 16px; text-align:center; border:1.5px dashed rgba(200,170,80,0.4); border-radius:14px; background:rgba(200,170,80,0.05); cursor:pointer; transition:border-color .2s, background .2s; }
.slip-drop:hover{ border-color:var(--amber); background:rgba(200,170,80,0.1); }
.slip-drop span{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; align-items:center; }
.slip-drop span i{ font-size:22px; color:var(--amber-bright); margin-bottom:2px; }
.slip-drop span small{ font-size:11px; color:var(--text-mute); }
.pay-confirm:disabled{ opacity:0.45; cursor:not-allowed; }
.done-hero{ text-align:center; padding:8px 0 18px; }
.done-ic{ display:inline-grid; place-items:center; width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(125,211,176,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(125,211,176,0.4); margin-bottom:14px; }
.done-ic i{ font-size:30px; color:var(--mint); }
.done-hero h3{ font-size:21px; font-weight:800; color:var(--text); margin:0 0 8px; }
.done-hero p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); margin:0; }
.done-steps{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.done-step{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; background:var(--card); border:1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius:14px; padding:14px 16px; }
.done-n{ width:26px; height:26px; flex-shrink:0; display:grid; place-items:center; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--amber-bright),var(--amber)); color:#0a0e1a; font-size:13px; font-weight:800; }
.done-step strong{ display:block; font-size:14px; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:2px; }
.done-step small{ font-size:12px; color:var(--text-mute); line-height:1.5; }

/* ===== Design refinement — calmer, editorial, less "template" ===== */
.bg-hex, .scan-line, #particles { display: none !important; }
.orb { animation: none !important; opacity: 0.28; }
.hub-div { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); margin: 48px 0 20px; }

/* Left-aligned editorial page headers */
.page-header { text-align: left; padding: 56px 0 10px; }
.page-header .ph-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--amber); letter-spacing: 2px; }
.page-header .ph-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--amber); flex: none; }
.page-header h1 { letter-spacing: -0.3px; }
.page-header p { margin: 0; max-width: 580px; }
.hub-summary { justify-content: flex-start; }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .page-header { padding: 40px 0 6px; } }

/* ===== Asymmetric hero ===== */
.hero-card.hero-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr; align-items: center; gap: 28px; text-align: left; padding: 54px 52px 48px; }
.hero-card.hero-split::before { left: 78%; top: -30%; }
.hero-split .hero-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--amber); letter-spacing: 2.5px; }
.hero-split .hero-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--amber); flex: none; }
.hero-split .hero-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 46px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.4px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.hero-split .hero-desc { margin: 0 0 28px; max-width: 470px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.hero-split .hero-pills { justify-content: flex-start; margin: 0; }
.hero-visual { display: flex; justify-content: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-visual svg { width: 200px; height: 200px; filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 36px rgba(200,170,80,0.28)); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .hero-card.hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 36px 24px 32px; gap: 0; }
    .hero-visual { display: none; }
    .hero-split .hero-title { font-size: 28px; }
}

/* 4-pillar homepage grid */
.hub-grid.four { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .hub-grid.four { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.cc-uk { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--amber-bright); border: 1px solid rgba(200,170,80,0.35); background: rgba(200,170,80,0.07); border-radius: 50px; padding: 2px 9px; white-space: nowrap; }