/* ============================================================
   LotusSingles - design system
   Private members' club: ivory/blush surfaces, deep jade panels,
   champagne gold ornament, Bodoni Moda + Montserrat.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    /* Surfaces */
    --cream: #FBF6EF;
    --cream-deep: #F5EDE1;
    --blush: #F7E4E0;
    --blush-soft: #FCEFEC;
    --pearl: #FFFFFF;
    --jade: #1E4A3D;
    --jade-deep: #143126;
    --jade-soft: #2C6350;

    /* Ink */
    --ink: #241F1B;
    --ink-soft: #4E453C;
    --ink-invert: #F6F1E8;
    --ink-invert-soft: #DCD3C4;

    /* Metals */
    --gold: #C9A227;
    --gold-light: #E7CE8A;
    --gold-ink: #7A5C1E;
    --bronze: #A37B45;
    --line: rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.30);
    --line-soft: rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.16);
    --line-invert: rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.34);
    --royal-purple: #2A1B3D;

    /* Type */
    --font-display: "Bodoni Moda", "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif;
    --font-ui: "Montserrat", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

    --fs-h1: clamp(2.15rem, 1.35rem + 3.3vw, 3.9rem);
    --fs-h2: clamp(1.65rem, 1.15rem + 2vw, 2.7rem);
    --fs-h3: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 0.6vw, 1.45rem);
    --fs-body: clamp(1rem, 0.97rem + 0.15vw, 1.06rem);
    --fs-small: 0.875rem;

    /* Space */
    --gutter: clamp(1.15rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    --section-y: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.75rem);
    --radius: 18px;
    --radius-sm: 12px;
    --shadow-soft: 0 18px 44px rgba(36, 31, 27, 0.10);
    --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(36, 31, 27, 0.08);

    --header-bottom: 68px;
    --maxw: 1200px;
}

/* ============================================
   OVERFLOW PREVENTION - Safety Net
   ============================================ */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

img, video, iframe, embed, object, svg {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

[class*="grid"] > *,
[class*="flex"] > * {
    min-width: 0;
}

pre, code, .code-block, [class*="code"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

pre code,
.code-block code {
    display: block;
    min-width: 0;
}

.table-wrapper,
[class*="table-"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

p, li, td, th {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

details {
    height: fit-content;
}

:where(p, li, blockquote, figcaption, dd, .prose, .seo-text, article)
  a:not([class]) {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}

input, textarea, select {
    max-width: 100%;
}

section {
    overflow: clip;
}

/* ============================================
   BASE
   ============================================ */

html {
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: var(--fs-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
}

body.nav-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.16;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 0.6em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: 600; }

p { margin: 0 0 1.05em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a {
    color: var(--jade);
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}
a:hover { color: var(--gold-ink); }

ul, ol { padding-left: 1.15rem; }

img { display: block; }

strong { font-weight: 600; }

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold-ink);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px; height: 1px;
    padding: 0; margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
    clip-path: inset(50%);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: var(--jade);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus {
    left: 0;
}

.container {
    width: min(var(--maxw), 100% - (var(--gutter) * 2));
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.container--narrow {
    width: min(820px, 100% - (var(--gutter) * 2));
    margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================ */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
}

.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--gold {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0DCA6 0%, var(--gold-light) 45%, #CFAE5C 100%);
    color: #2A2010;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.28);
}
.btn--gold:hover { color: #2A2010; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.34); }

.btn--jade {
    background: var(--jade);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.btn--jade:hover { background: var(--jade-soft); color: var(--ink-invert); }

.btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--jade);
    border-color: var(--line);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--bronze); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }

.btn--ghost-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
}
.btn--ghost-light:hover { color: var(--ink-invert); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }

.btn--sm {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
}

.btn-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ============================================
   HEADER + NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */

.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 90;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.header-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: min(var(--maxw), 100% - (var(--gutter) * 2));
    margin-inline: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 68px;
}

.site-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--bronze);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.site-brand__mark {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.site-brand__text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.site-brand__text-alt {
    color: var(--gold-ink);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle__bar {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--gold-ink); }

.nav-summary {
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
}
.nav-summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.nav-chevron {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-drop[open] > .nav-summary .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-panel__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--bronze);
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.nav-panel ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-panel a {
    display: block;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.4rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.nav-panel a:hover {
    color: var(--jade);
    background: var(--blush-soft);
}

/* Mobile drawer */
@media (max-width: 1023.98px) {
    .site-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--header-bottom, 68px);
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        height: auto;
        background: var(--cream);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
        padding: 1.25rem var(--gutter) 3rem;
        overflow-y: auto;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: opacity 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s ease;
        z-index: 80;
    }

    .site-nav.is-open {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }

    .nav-item + .nav-item {
        border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    }

    .nav-drop > .nav-summary {
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .nav-panel {
        padding: 0.35rem 0 1rem 0.35rem;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--line-soft);
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }

    .mega-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .nav-actions {
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .nav-cta {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .header-actions .header-cta {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .site-brand__mark { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
    .site-brand__text { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}

/* Desktop navigation */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .header-inner { min-height: 80px; }

    .site-nav {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .nav-list {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1.35rem;
    }

    .nav-item--drop { position: static; }

    .nav-panel {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: min(var(--maxw), calc(100vw - 2rem));
        background: var(--pearl);
        border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
        border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
        border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
        padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
        z-index: 95;
    }

    .nav-panel--list {
        width: min(420px, 90vw);
        left: auto;
        right: 0;
        transform: none;
    }

    .mega-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 0.1rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .nav-actions { display: none; }

    .header-actions .nav-toggle { display: none; }
    .header-actions .header-cta { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* ============================================
   SECTIONS + HEADINGS
   ============================================ */

.section {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: var(--section-y);
}

.section--cream { background: var(--cream); }
.section--cream-deep { background: var(--cream-deep); }
.section--blush { background: var(--blush-soft); }
.section--blush-strong { background: var(--blush); }
.section--pearl { background: var(--pearl); }

.section--jade {
    background: var(--jade);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.section--jade::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 40%, transparent 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34) 100%);
}
.section--jade > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section--jade h1,
.section--jade h2,
.section--jade h3,
.section--jade h4 { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--jade p,
.section--jade li { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--jade .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--jade a { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section-head {
    max-width: 44rem;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
}
.section-head--center {
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.section-head--left { text-align: left; }

.section-title {
    margin-bottom: 0.45em;
}

.eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-ink);
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.lead {
    font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 0.98rem + 0.3vw, 1.18rem);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin: 0;
}

.section--jade .lead { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

.prose > * + * { margin-top: 1.05em; }
.prose h2 { margin-top: 1.8em; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: 1.4em; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin-block: 1em; }
.prose li + li { margin-top: 0.4em; }

.callout {
    background: var(--blush-soft);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
}

/* ============================================
   GRIDS + SPLITS
   ============================================ */

.grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .split { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; }
    .split--media-first > :first-child { order: -1; }
    .split--stretch { align-items: stretch; }
}

/* ============================================
   HERO PATTERNS
   ============================================ */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
    background: var(--jade-deep);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    overflow: clip;
}

.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 72% 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.94) 0%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.82) 38%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.30) 62%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.12) 100%),
        radial-gradient(110% 80% at 50% 50%, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero__bg { background-position: 62% 22%; }
    .hero__scrim {
        background:
            linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.72) 0%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.86) 55%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.95) 100%);
    }
}

.hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
}

.hero__copy { max-width: 40rem; }
.hero h1 { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.hero p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }

.hero__accent {
    display: block;
    width: 96px;
    height: 1px;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(231, 206, 138, 0));
}

.hero__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.hero--light {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
}
.hero--light h1 { color: var(--ink); }
.hero--light p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.hero--light .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-ink); }

/* Wave divider */
.wave {
    display: block;
    line-height: 0;
}
.wave svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(38px, 5vw, 78px);
}
.wave--blush { color: var(--blush-soft); }
.wave--blush-strong { color: var(--blush); }
.wave--cream { color: var(--cream); }
.wave--cream-deep { color: var(--cream-deep); }
.wave--pearl { color: var(--pearl); }
.wave--jade { color: var(--jade); }

/* ============================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================ */

.breadcrumbs {
    padding-block: 0.9rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
}

.breadcrumbs__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem 0.55rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.breadcrumbs__item + .breadcrumbs__item::before {
    content: "›";
    margin-right: 0.55rem;
    color: var(--bronze);
}

.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--jade); }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-soft); }

.section--jade .breadcrumbs__list,
.hero .breadcrumbs__list { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--light .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--jade); }
.hero--light .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============================================
   CARDS
   ============================================ */

.card {
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.section--jade .card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Lotus-arch crest card */
.crest-card {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.45) 55%, var(--gold-light));
    padding: 1px;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 20%, 100% 80%, 50% 100%, 0% 80%, 0% 20%);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.crest-card__inner {
    background: var(--pearl);
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 20%, 100% 80%, 50% 100%, 0% 80%, 0% 20%);
    padding: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.2rem) clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.crest-card__glyph {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--bronze);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.crest-card__glyph .icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; }

.crest-card__title {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4em;
}

.crest-card__text {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.section--jade .crest-card__inner {
    background: var(--jade-deep);
}
.section--jade .crest-card__title { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--jade .crest-card__text { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--jade .crest-card__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Icon card */
.icon-card {
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.85rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 100%;
}

.icon-card__glyph {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--bronze);
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.icon-card__glyph .icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; }

.icon-card__title { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.icon-card__text { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.section--jade .icon-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
    border-top-color: var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.section--jade .icon-card__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--jade .icon-card__text { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

/* Badges */
.badge-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.badge__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--bronze); }
.badge__glyph .icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.hero .badge,
.section--jade .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero .badge__glyph,
.section--jade .badge__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Stat strip */
.stat-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.stat-strip__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.4rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .stat-strip { grid-auto-flow: column; grid-auto-columns: 1fr; grid-template-columns: none; }
    .stat-strip__item + .stat-strip__item { border-left: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
}

.stat-strip__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--bronze); }
.stat-strip__glyph .icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.stat-strip__label { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.stat-strip__note { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============================================
   PROFILE CARDS + RAIL
   ============================================ */

.rail-wrap { position: relative; }

.rail {
    display: grid;
    grid-auto-flow: column;
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(230px, 78%);
    gap: 1.1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.25rem 1.1rem;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.rail > * { scroll-snap-align: start; }

@media (min-width: 640px) { .rail { grid-auto-columns: minmax(230px, 44%); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .rail { grid-auto-columns: minmax(220px, 24%); } }

.rail-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.rail-dot {
    width: 44px;
    height: 24px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.rail-dot::after {
    content: "";
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--line);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.rail-dot[aria-current="true"]::after {
    background: var(--jade);
    transform: scale(1.25);
}

.profile-card {
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.profile-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}
.profile-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
}

.profile-card__seal {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0.6rem;
    bottom: 0.6rem;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--bronze);
}
.profile-card__seal .icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.profile-card__body {
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.profile-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
}
.profile-card__dot { color: var(--bronze); }
.profile-card__loc { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.profile-card__note {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.profile-card .btn { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; }

.section--jade .profile-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
}
.section--jade .profile-card__meta { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--jade .profile-card__loc,
.section--jade .profile-card__note { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

/* ============================================
   CATEGORY TILES + LINK TILES
   ============================================ */

.tile-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(0.85rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 560px) { .tile-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .tile-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }

.tile {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    isolation: isolate;
}

.tile__img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.tile:hover .tile__img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.tile::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0) 42%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.86) 100%);
}

.tile__plate {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    z-index: 1;
    display: block;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.72);
}

.tile__title {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.tile__text {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

.link-tiles {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .link-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .link-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }

.link-tile a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.link-tile a:hover {
    border-color: var(--bronze);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.link-tile__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--bronze); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.link-tile__glyph .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.link-tile__title { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.93rem; }
.link-tile__text { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.section--jade .link-tile a {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.section--jade .link-tile__text { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--jade .link-tile__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* Inline category link list */
.inline-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.inline-links li::after {
    content: "·";
    margin-left: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--bronze);
}
.inline-links li:last-child::after { content: ""; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================ */

.timeline {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.timeline__step {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 52px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.timeline__step::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 25px;
    top: 52px;
    bottom: calc(-1 * clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem));
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.2));
}
.timeline__step:last-child::before { display: none; }

.timeline__node {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    background: var(--pearl);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.16);
}

.timeline__num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--bronze);
}

.timeline__title { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 0.35em; }
.timeline__text { color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

.section--jade .timeline__node { background: var(--jade-deep); }
.section--jade .timeline__num { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--jade .timeline__text { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .timeline--horizontal {
        grid-auto-flow: column;
        grid-auto-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    }
    .timeline--horizontal .timeline__step {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        justify-items: center;
    }
    .timeline--horizontal .timeline__step::before {
        left: calc(50% + 34px);
        right: calc(-50% + 34px);
        top: 26px;
        bottom: auto;
        width: auto;
        height: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.2));
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================ */

.faq-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.faq-item {
    align-self: start;
    background: var(--blush-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item__q {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    list-style: none;
}
.faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq-item__chevron {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    color: var(--bronze);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.faq-item__a {
    padding: 0 1.15rem 1.2rem;
    background: var(--pearl);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.faq-item__a > *:first-child { margin-top: 1rem; }

.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--line); }

.section--jade .faq-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
}
.section--jade .faq-item__q { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--jade .faq-item__chevron { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--jade .faq-item__a {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

/* ============================================
   TABLES
   ============================================ */

.table-wrapper {
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--pearl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 560px;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.compare-table caption { text-align: left; }

.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.compare-table thead th {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--cream-deep);
}

.compare-table tbody th[scope="row"],
.compare-table thead th:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.compare-table .is-highlight {
    background: var(--blush-soft);
}
.compare-table thead th.is-highlight {
    background: var(--blush);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 0 var(--gold-light);
}

.compare-table tfoot td { border-bottom: 0; padding-block: 1.1rem; }

.icon--check { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--jade); }
.icon--cross { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.7); }

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS / ARCH FRAMES
   ============================================ */

.testimonial {
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5rem);
}

.arch-frame {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.5));
    padding: 2px;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 16%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 16%);
}

.arch-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 28%;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 16%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 16%);
}

.quote-card {
    position: relative;
    width: min(92%, 30rem);
    margin: -3.25rem auto 0;
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem 1.15rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.quote-card__mark {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.quote-card__mark .icon--quote { width: 36px; height: 26px; }

.quote-card__text {
    margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-style: italic;
}

.quote-card__label {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}
.quote-card__meta {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* Framed media */
.media-frame { margin: 0; }
.media-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.media-frame figcaption {
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.media-frame--arch {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.45));
    padding: 2px;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 14%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 14%);
}
.media-frame--arch img {
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 14%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 14%);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.media-frame--fill img {
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ============================================
   ARTICLE CARDS
   ============================================ */

.article-card {
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 100%;
}

.article-card__link {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.article-card__media { display: block; }
.article-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-card__body {
    display: block;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem 1.35rem;
}

.article-card__title {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.article-card__teaser {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.article-card__more {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--jade);
}
.article-card__link:hover .article-card__more { color: var(--gold-ink); }

.article-card__glyph {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0.9rem;
    bottom: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.45);
}
.article-card__glyph .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

/* ============================================
   NEWSLETTER + CTA BAND
   ============================================ */

.newsletter {
    position: relative;
    overflow: clip;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blush-soft), var(--cream));
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    text-align: center;
}

.newsletter__petals {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    color: rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.35);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.newsletter__petals svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    animation: petal-drift 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes petal-drift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(-1.5%, 1.5%) rotate(2deg); }
}

.newsletter__body { position: relative; }

.newsletter__form {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

.newsletter__input {
    flex: 1 1 260px;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--pearl);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}
.newsletter__input::placeholder { color: #6C6157; }

.newsletter__note {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.newsletter__note .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--bronze); }

.cta-band {
    /* display: grid; */
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--jade);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.cta-band__title {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    margin-bottom: 0.35em;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem);
}
.cta-band__text { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); margin: 0; }

.cta-band__note {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}
.cta-band__note .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--gold-light); }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .cta-band { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) auto; }
    .cta-band__actions { text-align: right; }
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */

.site-footer {
    background: var(--jade-deep);
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    margin-top: 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1.25fr 1.2fr; }
}

.site-brand--footer { color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.site-brand--footer .site-brand__text { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.site-brand--footer .site-brand__text-alt { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer-note {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 32ch;
}

.footer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}

.footer-links--two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 480px) { .footer-links--two { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }

.footer-links a {
    display: block;
    min-height: 40px;
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-invert);
    padding-block: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-bottom__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}
.footer-bottom__inner p { margin: 0; }

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.footer-legal a { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--home {
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 9rem);
}

.hero--home .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/89916c54df78f8acd937ed8a2d68562c.webp");
    background-position: 82% 35%;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--home .hero__bg { background-position: 74% 22%; }
}

.hero--home .badge-row { margin-top: 1.35rem; }

.hero__wave {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__spacer { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero__spacer { display: block; min-height: 380px; }
}

.section-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}
.section-actions--left { justify-content: flex-start; }

.section--blush .stat-strip { margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }

/* Categories vine panel */
.vine-panel { position: relative; }
.vine-panel__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.vine-panel__vine {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3% -1%;
    width: 102%;
    height: 106%;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .vine-panel { padding-inline: 4.5rem; }
    .vine-panel__vine { display: block; }
}

/* Quiz */
.quiz-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .quiz-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); }
}

.quiz-map {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.quiz-map__stream {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.quiz-map__badge {
    position: absolute;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--jade-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-invert);
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.6);
    transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.quiz-map__badge.is-active {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0DCA6, var(--gold-light) 55%, #CFAE5C);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: #2A2010;
}

.quiz-form {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-invert);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.quiz-form__meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.quiz-progress {
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-progress__fill {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    width: 20%;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bronze), var(--gold-light));
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.quiz-step { margin-top: 1.35rem; }
.quiz-step.is-hidden { display: none; }

.quiz-step__question {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + 0.5vw, 1.35rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.quiz-options {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 560px) {
    .quiz-options { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.quiz-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-invert);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.quiz-pill:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); }
.quiz-pill[aria-pressed="true"] {
    background: rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.quiz-pill__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--gold-light); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.quiz-pill__glyph .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.quiz-result { margin-top: 1.35rem; }
.quiz-result[hidden] { display: none; }

.quiz-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

.quiz-actions .btn[disabled] {
    cursor: not-allowed;
    filter: grayscale(0.55);
}

.quiz-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin: 0.95rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}
.quiz-note .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--gold-light); flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* Success stories */
.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .story-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.quote-card--story { text-align: left; }
.quote-card--story .quote-card__text { font-style: normal; }
.quote-card--story .quote-card__mark { color: var(--bronze); }
.quote-card--story .quote-card__mark .icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

/* Safety panel */
.safety-panel {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .safety-panel { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.78fr) minmax(0, 1.22fr); }
}

.safety-crest {
    display: block;
    width: min(260px, 70%);
    height: auto;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.safety-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.35rem;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.safety-list li {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: start;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-invert);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.9rem 1.05rem;
}

.safety-list__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--gold-light); }
.safety-list__glyph .icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.safety-list h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}
.safety-list p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ============================================
   CATEGORY LANDING PAGES
   ============================================ */

.hero--category {
    padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.hero--category .breadcrumbs { padding-block: 0 0.9rem; }
.hero--category .hero__copy { max-width: 36rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero--category h1 { color: var(--ink); }
.hero--category .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-ink); }
.hero--category p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.hero--category .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--ink);
}
.hero--category .badge__glyph { color: var(--bronze); }
.hero--category .btn--ghost-light {
    color: var(--jade);
    border-color: var(--line);
}
.hero--category .btn--ghost-light:hover {
    color: var(--gold-ink);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.hero--category .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--jade); }
.hero--category .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-soft); }

.hero--chinese .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/4f939eaccc59bfcd0e4492aad8a10ea4.webp");
    background-position: 78% 40%;
}

.hero--chinese .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.93) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.55) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.10) 78%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(115% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.12) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--chinese .hero__bg { background-position: 70% 18%; }
    .hero--chinese .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.72) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.93) 48%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

/* Overlapping stats card */
.section--overlap {
    padding-top: 0;
    margin-top: clamp(-3.5rem, -6vw, -2rem);
    background: transparent;
}

.overlap-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    text-align: center;
}

.overlap-card .stat-strip {
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.overlap-card .stat-strip__item { align-items: flex-start; }

.section-title--sm { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.15rem + 1.1vw, 2rem); }

.centered-lead {
    max-width: 52rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

/* Prose + crest column split */
.crest-split { align-items: start; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .crest-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr); }
    .crest-split__cards { margin-left: -2rem; }
}

.crest-split__cards {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
}

.teahouse-frame {
    margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.teahouse-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 40%;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.teahouse-frame figcaption {
    max-width: 46rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-actions--full .btn { min-width: min(100%, 22rem); }

/* Lock-badge safety cards */
.lock-grid { align-items: stretch; }

.lock-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-invert);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    height: 100%;
}

.lock-card__medallion {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.12);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.lock-card__medallion .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.lock-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    margin-bottom: 0.35em;
}
.lock-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.91rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--about {
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
}

.hero--about .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/c465b1746e9883a2563b755a4889b8af.webp");
    background-position: 80% 38%;
}

.hero--about .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.95) 0%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.86) 32%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.28) 62%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.06) 100%);
}

.hero--about .breadcrumbs {
    padding-block: 0 1.1rem;
}

.hero--about .hero__copy { max-width: 34rem; }

.mission-card {
    background: var(--pearl);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
}

.about-moderation__media {
    min-height: 260px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.about-moderation__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-moderation__media { min-height: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--contact { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); }

.hero--contact .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/81d3535052e47e2956afad41742712ca.webp");
    background-position: 78% 38%;
}

.hero--contact .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.95) 0%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.88) 38%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.4) 50%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.08) 66%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0) 100%);
}

.hero--contact .breadcrumbs { padding-block: 0 1.1rem; }
.hero--contact .hero__copy { max-width: 34rem; }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--contact .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 24%; }
    .hero--contact .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.7) 0%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.88) 55%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}

.contact-channels { align-items: start; }

.channel-card {
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.channel-card__head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.1rem;
    background: var(--blush-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.channel-card__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--bronze); }
.channel-card__glyph .icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

.channel-card__body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.channel-card__body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.channel-card__body p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.92rem; }

.channel-card__link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--jade);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.channel-card__link:hover { color: var(--gold-ink); border-color: var(--gold-light); }

.hours-arc {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.hours-arc svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hours-arc__labels {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 480px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.contact-trust {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-trust { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.32fr) minmax(0, 0.68fr); }
}

.contact-trust__crest svg {
    display: block;
    width: min(190px, 60%);
    margin-inline: auto;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--faq {
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}

.hero--faq .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/9ea136010775304a814dbb727c54bed6.webp");
    background-position: 78% 32%;
}

.hero--faq .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.95) 0%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.86) 34%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.3) 62%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.08) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--faq .hero__bg { background-position: 66% 24%; }
    .hero--faq .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.7) 0%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.88) 55%, rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--faq .breadcrumbs { padding-block: 0 1.1rem; }
.hero--faq .hero__copy { max-width: 36rem; }

.faq-quicklinks {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.faq-quicklinks a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-quicklinks a:hover {
    border-color: var(--bronze);
    color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.faq-safety-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blush-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--bronze);
}
.faq-safety-badge .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.culture-vine {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
}
.culture-vine::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.15));
}
.culture-vine .faq-item {
    position: relative;
}
.culture-vine .faq-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.75rem;
    top: 1.35rem;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blush-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}

/* ============================================
   MOTION
   ============================================ */

.has-js [data-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.has-js [data-reveal].is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .has-js [data-reveal] {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--how-it-works {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}

.hero--how-it-works .breadcrumbs { padding-block: 0 1.1rem; }
.hero--how-it-works .hero__copy { max-width: 34rem; }

.hero-how__lotus {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Steps ribbon */
.ribbon-panel { position: relative; padding-block: 1rem; }

.ribbon-panel__svg {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .ribbon-panel__svg { display: block; }
}

.steps-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.step-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
}

.step-card__medallion {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--jade-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.14);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.step-card__medallion-lotus {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px;
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    height: calc(100% - 20px);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.step-card__num {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.step-card__title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35em; color: var(--ink-invert); }
.step-card__text { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-invert-soft); margin: 0; }

/* Petal-arch cards */
.petal-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 14px 14px / 38% 38% 14px 14px;
    padding: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem) 1.35rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 100%;
}

.petal-card__glyph {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--bronze);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.petal-card__glyph .icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; }

.petal-card__title { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.petal-card__text { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* Safety photo within jade safety panel */
.safety-photo {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 11 / 8;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 32%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin: 1.1rem 0 1.35rem;
}

/* ============================================
   PRIVACY POLICY PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--privacy {
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.hero--privacy .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/59c594e2555b8048657302ece70b1f71.webp");
    background-position: 88% 32%;
}

.hero--privacy .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 34%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 62%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.14) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--privacy .hero__bg { background-position: 78% 22%; }
    .hero--privacy .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.78) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 55%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--privacy .breadcrumbs { padding-block: 0 1.1rem; }
.hero--privacy .hero__copy { max-width: 36rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero--privacy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

.hero__lotus-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: -20px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.14;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.data-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--jade-deep);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.data-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.9rem;
    right: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}
.data-card__badge .icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.data-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    margin-bottom: 0.4em;
    padding-right: 1.75rem;
}
.data-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

.rights-list {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 2.25rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.rights-list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.65rem;
    top: 0.4rem;
    bottom: 0.4rem;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.15));
}

.rights-item {
    position: relative;
}
.rights-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.85rem;
    top: 0.35rem;
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.rights-item h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3em;
}
.rights-item p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* ============================================
   COOKIE POLICY PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--cookie {
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 0 0 50% 50% / 0 0 28px 28px;
}

.hero--cookie .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/ff5a4ab23151f5856a6ca95e37b8940c.webp");
    background-position: 86% 32%;
}

.hero--cookie .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 34%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 62%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.14) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--cookie .hero__bg { background-position: 76% 22%; }
    .hero--cookie .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.78) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 55%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--cookie .breadcrumbs { padding-block: 0 1.1rem; }
.hero--cookie .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--jade); }
.hero--cookie .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.hero--cookie .hero__copy { max-width: 36rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero--cookie h1 { color: var(--ink); }
.hero--cookie .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-ink); }
.hero--cookie p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

.hero-cookie__lotus {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.25rem;
    bottom: 1.1rem;
    width: 78px;
    height: 78px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.45;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cookie-table-wrap {
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(0.4rem, 1.4vw, 0.9rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
}

.cookie-table {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 560px;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.cookie-table th,
.cookie-table td {
    padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    vertical-align: top;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

.cookie-table thead th {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    background: rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12);
}

.cookie-table tbody tr:last-child th,
.cookie-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }

.cookie-table tbody th[scope="row"] {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cookie-table__state {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}
.cookie-table__state .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.cookie-table__state--locked { color: var(--gold-light); }
.cookie-table__state--optional { color: var(--gold-light); }

.consent-panel {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    margin: 1.6rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.consent-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.consent-toggle__body h3 { font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 0.25em; }
.consent-toggle__body p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.switch {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 30px;
    min-height: 30px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--cream-deep);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}
.switch::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 3px;
    left: 3px;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--pearl);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(36, 31, 27, 0.18);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.switch[aria-pressed="true"] {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0DCA6, var(--gold-light) 55%, #CFAE5C);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
}
.switch[aria-pressed="true"]::after { transform: translateX(22px); }

.switch--locked {
    background: var(--bronze);
    border-color: var(--bronze);
    cursor: not-allowed;
}
.switch--locked::after { transform: translateX(22px); background: var(--ink-invert); }

.consent-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.consent-note .icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--bronze); flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* ============================================
   TERMS & CONDITIONS PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--terms {
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.hero--terms .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/3739a53efb449c68a4a3720db4a4f4b7.webp");
    background-position: 82% 30%;
}

.hero--terms .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 34%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 62%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.14) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--terms .hero__bg { background-position: 74% 20%; }
    .hero--terms .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.78) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 55%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--terms::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 4px);
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero--terms::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 130px rgba(20, 49, 38, 0.16);
}

.hero--terms .breadcrumbs { padding-block: 0 1.1rem; }
.hero--terms .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--jade); }
.hero--terms .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.hero--terms .hero__copy { max-width: 36rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero--terms h1 { color: var(--ink); }
.hero--terms .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-ink); }
.hero--terms p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* Membership panels */
.membership-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .membership-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.membership-panel {
    background-image: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.5));
    padding: 1.5px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.membership-panel__inner {
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 1.5px);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
    height: 100%;
}

.membership-panel h3 {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    font-size: 1.03rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4em;
}
.membership-panel p {
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Acceptable use grid */
.use-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(0.85rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .use-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .use-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.use-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 100%;
}

.use-card__glyph { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; }
.use-card--allow .use-card__glyph { color: var(--jade); }
.use-card--deny .use-card__glyph { color: var(--bronze); }
.use-card h3 { font-size: 0.96rem; margin-bottom: 0.3em; }
.use-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============================================
   SRI LANKAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--sri-lankan {
    background:
        radial-gradient(75% 65% at 80% 40%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--sri-lankan .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/7500032cde2f82627887b987d0ecbac8.webp");
    background-position: 82% 40%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--sri-lankan .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.62) 32%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.16) 58%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 78%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--sri-lankan .hero__bg { background-position: 66% 20%; }
    .hero--sri-lankan .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--sri-lankan h1,
.hero--sri-lankan p,
.hero--sri-lankan .eyebrow {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--sri-lankan .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--sri-lankan p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--sri-lankan .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--sri-lankan .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

/* ============================================
   JAPANESE DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--japanese .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/27ee06d8c9c6cd94c364bc6035072ea5.webp");
    background-position: 76% 34%;
}

.hero--japanese .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--japanese .hero__bg { background-position: 66% 20%; }
    .hero--japanese .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.icon-card__glyph--medallion {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.14);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.icon-card__glyph--medallion .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

/* ============================================
   KOREAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--korean .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/79f6e60267c4550e54cc9ff3aa542296.webp");
    background-position: 74% 32%;
}

.hero--korean .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--korean .hero__bg { background-position: 66% 20%; }
    .hero--korean .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FILIPINO DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--filipino .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/dda54b2e83ca8e1485162abb3a5fb43f.webp");
    background-position: 74% 34%;
}

.hero--filipino .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--filipino .hero__bg { background-position: 64% 20%; }
    .hero--filipino .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   VIETNAMESE DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--vietnamese .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/58389d08508a72a2e6e550bbd9bb5d36.webp");
    background-position: 76% 32%;
}

.hero--vietnamese .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--vietnamese .hero__bg { background-position: 66% 20%; }
    .hero--vietnamese .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--thai .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/429a11ce135796ffa4fbc23ad690138f.webp");
    background-position: 76% 32%;
}

.hero--thai .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--thai .hero__bg { background-position: 66% 20%; }
    .hero--thai .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   INDIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--indian .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/01df7b3cb9178021ce2c52fd4aa96dd0.webp");
    background-position: 76% 32%;
}

.hero--indian .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--indian .hero__bg { background-position: 66% 20%; }
    .hero--indian .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.hero-indian__bloom {
    position: absolute;
    left: -34px;
    bottom: -34px;
    width: 190px;
    height: 190px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.16;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero-indian__bloom--two {
    left: 58px;
    bottom: -58px;
    width: 128px;
    height: 128px;
    opacity: 0.12;
}

.grace-card { margin: 0; }
.grace-card__cap h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.35em;
}
.grace-card__cap p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.overlap-card .grid { margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }

/* Legitimacy check panels - cream cards with gold medallion, dashed connector */
.legit-column {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    max-width: 46rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: clamp(3.25rem, 8vw, 4.25rem);
}

.legit-column::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: clamp(1.55rem, 4vw, 2.05rem);
    top: 0.5rem;
    bottom: 0.5rem;
    width: 0;
    border-left: 1px dashed var(--gold-light);
}

.legit-panel {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.75rem) clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.75rem) clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.legit-panel__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    left: clamp(-3.25rem, -8vw, -4.25rem);
    top: 1.4rem;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0DCA6 0%, var(--gold-light) 45%, #CFAE5C 100%);
    color: #2A2010;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--pearl), 0 0 0 5px var(--gold-light);
}
.legit-panel__medallion .icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.legit-panel h3 { font-size: 1.04rem; margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.legit-panel p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============================================
   INDONESIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--indonesian .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/12eace805e82e515d3a6b0e06e947168.webp");
    background-position: 78% 34%;
}

.hero--indonesian .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--indonesian .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--indonesian .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.crest-card--photo .crest-card__inner {
    padding-top: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 26px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.crest-card--photo img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.arch-finial {
    display: block;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin: 0 auto -20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ============================================
   MALAYSIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--malaysian .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/9435bb5ecdf4adf4b61a8e2747e71872.webp");
    background-position: 78% 32%;
}

.hero--malaysian .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--malaysian .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--malaysian .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.terrace-frame {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
}
.terrace-frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -18px;
    bottom: -18px;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.terrace-frame img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 32%;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* ============================================
   SINGAPOREAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--singaporean .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/4f939eaccc59bfcd0e4492aad8a10ea4.webp");
    background-position: 78% 36%;
}

.hero--singaporean .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--singaporean .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--singaporean .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.hero__petals {
    position: absolute;
    left: -40px;
    bottom: -40px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    opacity: 0.12;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero__petals--two {
    left: 60px;
    bottom: -70px;
    width: 170px;
    height: 170px;
    opacity: 0.08;
}

.pill-badges { margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }

.pill-badge {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32), 0 12px 28px rgba(42, 27, 61, 0.32);
}

.pill-badge__glyph {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.pill-badge__glyph .icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; }

.pill-badge h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    margin-bottom: 0.3em;
}
.pill-badge p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

.glow-frame {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
}
.glow-frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    bottom: -16px;
    height: 40px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38), transparent 72%);
    filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: -1;
}
.glow-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 32%;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* ============================================
   MONGOLIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--mongolian .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/239031c7baef0d43a7f9c4e028be21db.webp");
    background-position: 78% 30%;
}

.hero--mongolian .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--mongolian .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 18%; }
    .hero--mongolian .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

/* Dark royal-purple comparison table variant */
.table-wrapper--royal {
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(0.35rem, 1.2vw, 0.75rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.table-wrapper--royal .table-wrapper {
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.table-wrapper--royal .compare-table thead th {
    background: rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.08);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.table-wrapper--royal .compare-table th,
.table-wrapper--royal .compare-table td {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.table-wrapper--royal .compare-table tbody th[scope="row"] {
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

.table-wrapper--royal .compare-table td {
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

.table-wrapper--royal .compare-table .is-highlight {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.table-wrapper--royal .compare-table thead th.is-highlight {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240, 220, 166, 0.28), rgba(207, 174, 92, 0.28));
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 0 var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}

/* ============================================
   PAKISTANI DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--pakistani {
    background:
        radial-gradient(85% 70% at 78% 42%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #1B1226 55%, #0D0710 100%);
}

.hero--pakistani .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/c11759acd9335725a718f42f5975d9e3.webp");
    background-position: 78% 38%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--pakistani .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--pakistani .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--pakistani .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.wave--royal { color: var(--royal-purple); }

.section--royal {
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.section--royal h2,
.section--royal h3,
.section--royal h4 { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--royal p,
.section--royal li { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--royal .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--royal a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--royal a:hover { color: var(--ink-invert); }

.section--royal .stat-strip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.section--royal .stat-strip__item + .stat-strip__item {
    border-left-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}
.section--royal .stat-strip__label { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--royal .stat-strip__note { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--royal .stat-strip__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section--royal .quote-card__label { color: var(--ink); }

.verify-pill-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.verify-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.verify-pill__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--gold-light); }
.verify-pill__glyph .icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.culture-grid { align-items: stretch; }

.culture-card {
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.85rem);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    height: 100%;
}
.culture-card__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.culture-card__glyph .icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.culture-card h3 { font-size: 1.04rem; color: var(--ink-invert); margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.culture-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.culture-card a { color: var(--gold-light); }

.safety-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: min(420px, 70%);
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.05;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================
   BANGLADESHI DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--bangladeshi {
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 8rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(70% 60% at 82% 38%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--bangladeshi .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/e31babf9603d9910c19615490f374c10.webp");
    background-position: 80% 34%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--bangladeshi .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--bangladeshi .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--bangladeshi .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero-crest-arc {
    width: 120px;
    height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.crest-arch-panel {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.5));
    padding: 2px;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 12%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 12%);
    height: 100%;
}

.crest-arch-panel__inner {
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 12%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 12%);
    padding: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.2rem) clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem) clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}

.crest-arch-panel__lotus {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.crest-arch-panel__lotus .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; }

.crest-arch-panel__inner h3 {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}
.crest-arch-panel__inner p {
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.section--royal .profile-card {
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.section--royal .profile-card__meta { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--royal .profile-card__loc,
.section--royal .profile-card__note { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--royal .profile-card__seal {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.section--royal .faq-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.section--royal .faq-item__q { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--royal .faq-item__chevron { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--royal .faq-item__a {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}
.section--royal .faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--gold-light); }

.section--royal .lead { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--royal .lead a { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section--royal .newsletter {
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.section--royal .newsletter__petals { color: rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.22); }
.section--royal .newsletter__note { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--royal .newsletter__input { color: var(--ink); }

/* ============================================
   NEPALI DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--nepali {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #170f1f 0%, #0D0D0D 70%);
}

.hero--nepali::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -3;
    background: radial-gradient(55% 65% at 82% 38%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28), transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero--nepali .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/748fad4e07dd25b700fdd1c25a1c80b0.webp");
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: 100% 100%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero--nepali .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.8) 0%, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.42) 42%, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.08) 68%, transparent 88%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--nepali .hero__bg { background-position: 100% 100%; background-size: 78%; }
    .hero--nepali .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.62) 0%, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.86) 55%, rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--nepali .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--nepali .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

.section--royal .profile-card__media {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.section--royal .profile-card__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(42, 27, 61, 0.85) 100%);
}

.safety-numbered {
    position: relative;
    overflow: clip;
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.safety-numbered::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(75% 75% at 50% 40%, transparent 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.numbered-safety-list {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    list-style: none;
    counter-reset: safety-step;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
}

.numbered-safety-list li {
    counter-increment: safety-step;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 3.1rem;
}

.numbered-safety-list li::before {
    content: counter(safety-step);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.1rem;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}

.numbered-safety-list h3 {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35em;
}
.numbered-safety-list p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.newsletter--royal {
    background:
        radial-gradient(65% 90% at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 65%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #170f1f, #0D0D0D);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.newsletter--royal .section-title { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.newsletter--royal .lead { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.newsletter--royal .newsletter__petals { color: rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.18); }
.newsletter--royal .newsletter__input { color: var(--ink); }
.newsletter--royal .newsletter__note { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

/* ============================================
   TAIWANESE DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--taiwanese {
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 8rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(72% 60% at 80% 38%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--taiwanese .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/4ef672555c360f9bb0de773951a7ad85.webp");
    background-position: 78% 34%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--taiwanese .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--taiwanese .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--taiwanese .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.section--royal .timeline__node {
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
}

.compare-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .compare-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

.compare-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .compare-panel--left {
        border-right: 1px solid transparent;
        border-image: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.15)) 1;
    }
}

.compare-panel__head {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
}

.compare-panel ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.compare-panel li {
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.compare-panel li strong { color: var(--ink-invert); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================
   CAMBODIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--cambodian {
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 8rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(72% 60% at 80% 38%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--cambodian .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/153a1df6160e89d59cd5ac51e912d996.webp");
    background-position: 78% 34%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--cambodian .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--cambodian .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--cambodian .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   BURMESE DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--burmese {
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 8rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(72% 60% at 80% 38%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--burmese .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/fd9844aa4336e3ba765726c7df27f743.webp");
    background-position: 78% 34%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--burmese .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--burmese .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--burmese .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--burmese h1,
.hero--burmese p,
.hero--burmese .eyebrow {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--burmese .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--burmese p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--burmese .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--burmese .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

/* ============================================
   LAOTIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--laotian {
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 8rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(72% 60% at 80% 38%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--laotian .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/5c4bfee64e92107455a8d8272670128a.webp");
    background-position: 78% 34%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--laotian .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--laotian .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--laotian .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--laotian h1,
.hero--laotian p,
.hero--laotian .eyebrow {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--laotian .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--laotian p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--laotian .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--laotian .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

/* Royal-purple overrides for crest and icon cards reused on dark sections */
.section--royal .crest-card__inner { background: var(--royal-purple); }
.section--royal .crest-card__title { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--royal .crest-card__text { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--royal .crest-card__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section--royal .icon-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    border-top-color: var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.section--royal .icon-card__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--royal .icon-card__text { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

/* ============================================
   TAJIK DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--tajik {
    background:
        radial-gradient(72% 60% at 78% 34%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--tajik .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/ef87eda2cde1783def35a8e3788f6e97.webp");
    background-position: 78% 34%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--tajik .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--tajik .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--tajik .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--tajik h1,
.hero--tajik p,
.hero--tajik .eyebrow {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--tajik .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--tajik p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--tajik .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--tajik .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--tajik .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--tajik .badge__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--tajik .btn--ghost-light {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
}

.hero-cta-crest {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px;
}
.hero-cta-crest__frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.55;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-cta-crest:hover .hero-cta-crest__frame { opacity: 1; }
.hero-cta-crest .btn-row { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================
   KAZAKH DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--kazakh {
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 8rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(72% 60% at 78% 36%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--kazakh .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/b519c12a7a4c1b30e5e659fc6fb7072a.webp");
    background-position: 78% 34%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--kazakh .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--kazakh .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--kazakh .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.guide-panel {
    position: relative;
}

.guide-panel__petals {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.08;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.guide-panel > .section-head,
.guide-panel > .prose {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   UZBEK DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--uzbek {
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 8rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(72% 60% at 80% 36%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--uzbek .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/0033a9952e6a57b7ad90d5a9782afc87.webp");
    background-position: 78% 34%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--uzbek .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--uzbek .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--uzbek .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--uzbek h1,
.hero--uzbek p,
.hero--uzbek .eyebrow {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--uzbek .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--uzbek p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--uzbek .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--uzbek .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

/* ============================================
   AFGHAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--afghan {
    background:
        radial-gradient(72% 60% at 80% 36%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--afghan .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/85fcb40789dd764d7f053fc631349941.webp");
    background-position: 78% 32%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--afghan .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--afghan .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--afghan .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--afghan h1,
.hero--afghan p,
.hero--afghan .eyebrow {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--afghan .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--afghan p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--afghan .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--afghan .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--afghan .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--afghan .badge__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--afghan .btn--ghost-light {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
}

/* ============================================
   ARMENIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--armenian {
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 8rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(72% 60% at 78% 36%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--armenian .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/2c9278df553b684da44757671dd2aac4.webp");
    background-position: 78% 34%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--armenian .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--armenian .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--armenian .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--armenian h1,
.hero--armenian p,
.hero--armenian .eyebrow {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--armenian .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--armenian p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--armenian .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--armenian .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

.hero__crest-mark {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.hero__crest-mark .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; }

/* Speech-bubble benefit cards */
.benefit-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .benefit-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); }
}
.benefit-split__cards {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
}

.bubble-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), 0 14px 30px rgba(42, 27, 61, 0.35);
}
.bubble-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 28px;
    bottom: -9px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.bubble-card__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.bubble-card__glyph .icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.bubble-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-invert); margin-bottom: 0.35em; }
.bubble-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

/* Statistics band hairlines */
.stat-band-section {
    position: relative;
}
.stat-band-section::before,
.stat-band-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-light), transparent);
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.stat-band-section::before { top: 0; }
.stat-band-section::after { bottom: 0; }

/* Timeline card variant with bronze left edge */
.timeline--cards .timeline__body {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--bronze);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG ARTICLE - RELOCATION REALITIES
   ============================================ */

.budget-card .timeline__step::before {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.2));
}
.budget-card .timeline__node {
    background: var(--jade-deep);
}
.budget-card .timeline__num {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}
.budget-card .timeline__title {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.budget-card .timeline__text {
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG ARTICLE - ECONOMICS OF INTERNATIONAL DATING
   ============================================ */

.hero--article {
    padding-block: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem) clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(60% 55% at 26% 45%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16), transparent 62%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--article .breadcrumbs { padding-block: 0 1.15rem; }
.hero--article .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--article .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--article .breadcrumbs__item + .breadcrumbs__item::before { color: var(--gold-light); }

.article-hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .article-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.86fr) minmax(0, 1.14fr); }
}

.arch-photo {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
}

.arch-photo::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -9% -11%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32), transparent 66%);
    filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.arch-photo img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 34%;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 20px 20px / 32% 32% 20px 20px;
}

.arch-photo::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 20px 20px / 32% 32% 20px 20px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.article-hero__deck {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.3vw, 1.12rem);
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

.article-meta {
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Budget + planning split */
.budget-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .budget-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.12fr) minmax(0, 0.88fr); }
}

.budget-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.budget-card::before,
.budget-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 42% 42%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.62), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.budget-card::before {
    top: -110px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 290px;
    border-radius: 58% 42% 46% 54% / 52% 48% 52% 48%;
}
.budget-card::after {
    bottom: -130px;
    left: -90px;
    width: 340px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 44% 56% 60% 40% / 46% 52% 48% 54%;
}

.budget-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.budget-card h2,
.budget-card h3 { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.budget-card h3 { margin-top: 1.5em; font-size: 1.06rem; }
.budget-card p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.budget-card a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.budget-card a:hover { color: var(--ink-invert); }

.plan-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #0D0D0D 100%);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.plan-card h2, .plan-card h3 { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.plan-card > p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); margin-bottom: 0; }
.plan-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-top: 0; }

.plan-list {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.35rem 0 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 3.6rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.plan-list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.35rem;
    top: 0.7rem;
    bottom: 0.7rem;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.1), var(--bronze) 22%, var(--bronze) 78%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.1));
}

.plan-list li { position: relative; min-height: 44px; }

.plan-list__glyph {
    position: absolute;
    left: -3.6rem;
    top: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #150E1C;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}
.plan-list__glyph svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.plan-list h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    margin-bottom: 0.28em;
}
.plan-list p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

/* Crest badge beside a heading */
.head-with-crest {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.head-with-crest h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }

.crest-badge {
    width: 42px;
    height: 46px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    color: var(--bronze);
}

/* Pill link chips */
.chip-cluster {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .chip-cluster { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .chip-cluster li:nth-child(even) { margin-left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
}

.chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
}
.chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.chip--fill {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #C08F4E, var(--bronze));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    color: #1B1206;
}
.chip--fill:hover { color: #1B1206; }

.chip--outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--ink);
}
.chip--outline:hover { color: var(--gold-ink); border-color: var(--bronze); }

/* Arch-topped related article cards */
.arch-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .arch-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.arch-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 140px 140px 18px 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.arch-card__link {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}

.arch-card__media { display: block; }
.arch-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.6;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 28%;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.arch-card__link:hover .arch-card__media img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.arch-card__body { display: block; padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem 1.75rem; }

.arch-card__title {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.arch-card__teaser {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.arch-card__more {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.arch-card__crest {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0.95rem;
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    color: rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.5);
}
.arch-card__crest .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

/* Newsletter petal band */
.section--petal-band {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blush) 0%, #2A1B3D 14%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}
.section--petal-band .newsletter {
    background:
        radial-gradient(70% 90% at 72% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18), transparent 65%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}
.section--petal-band .section-title { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--petal-band .lead { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--petal-band .newsletter__note { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.section--petal-band .newsletter__note .icon { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--petal-band .newsletter__petals { color: rgba(231, 206, 138, 0.22); }
.section--petal-band .newsletter__input { color: var(--ink); }

/* Royal-purple quote card variant for dark testimonial sections */
.quote-card--royal {
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}
.quote-card--royal .quote-card__text { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.quote-card--royal .quote-card__label { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.quote-card--royal .quote-card__meta { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.quote-card--royal .quote-card__mark { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================
   BLOG ARTICLE - GIFT-GIVING CULTURE IN ASIA
   ============================================ */

.gift-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .gift-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .gift-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }

.gift-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}
.gift-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bronze), var(--gold-light), var(--bronze));
}
.gift-card__glyph {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.7rem;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.3;
}
.gift-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    margin: 0 0 0.4em;
    padding-right: 1.75rem;
}
.gift-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
}

/* Comparison columns */
.gift-compare {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .gift-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr 24px 1fr; }
}

.gift-compare__col h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.gift-compare__col ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}
.gift-compare__col li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.gift-compare__col li .icon { flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 0.15em; }
.gift-compare__col--considerate li .icon { color: var(--jade); }
.gift-compare__col--caution li .icon { color: var(--bronze); }

.gift-compare__divider {
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .gift-compare__divider {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 220px;
    }
    .gift-compare__divider svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
}

/* Edged FAQ variant */
.faq-list--edged .faq-item {
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-list--edged .faq-item[open] {
    border-left-color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Related reading cards without photography */
.read-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .read-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }

.read-card {
    display: block;
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem);
    text-decoration: none;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.read-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
}
.read-card__glyph {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.read-card__glyph .icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.read-card__title {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.read-card__teaser {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ink-invert-soft);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.read-card__more {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ============================================
   NORTH KOREAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--north-korean .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/1ab3fe5b4ff3fc34c6f1dfb3f833fc4c.webp");
    background-position: 82% 32%;
}

.hero--north-korean .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--north-korean .hero__bg { background-position: 70% 20%; }
    .hero--north-korean .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

/* Connected trust cards with dipping hairline */
.trust-row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .trust-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.trust-row__line {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 38px;
    left: 6%;
    right: 6%;
    height: 12px;
    z-index: 0;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    pointer-events: none;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .trust-row__line { display: block; }
}

.trust-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--pearl);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 1.9rem) 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.trust-card__medallion {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blush-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--bronze);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.trust-card__medallion .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

.trust-card h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.trust-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============================================
   BHUTANESE DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--bhutanese .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/4f939eaccc59bfcd0e4492aad8a10ea4.webp");
    background-position: 78% 36%;
}

.hero--bhutanese .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--bhutanese .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--bhutanese .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.guidance-row {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* ============================================
   MALDIVIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--maldivian .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/4917940041c762b27bc3de5de6f1c836.webp");
    background-position: 82% 34%;
}

.hero--maldivian .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--maldivian .hero__bg { background-position: 70% 20%; }
    .hero--maldivian .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.why-branch {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .why-branch {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
        align-items: center;
    }
}

.why-branch__connectors {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    pointer-events: none;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .why-branch__connectors { display: block; }
}

.why-branch__crest {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-branch__cards {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
}

/* ============================================
   BRUNEIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--bruneian {
    padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
}

.hero--bruneian .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/ea9f848953c3e8a187c431ed52620723.webp");
    background-position: 78% 34%;
}

.hero--bruneian .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.91) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--bruneian .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--bruneian .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

.crest-split__cards--stacked {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .crest-split__cards--stacked > *:nth-child(2) { transform: translateX(1.75rem); }
    .crest-split__cards--stacked > *:nth-child(3) { transform: translateX(0.5rem); }
}

.trust-row--four {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .trust-row--four { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .trust-row--four { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .trust-row--four .trust-row__line { left: 4%; right: 4%; }
}

.trust-vignette-band {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--blush-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    overflow: clip;
    text-align: center;
}
.trust-vignette-band::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 35%, transparent 55%, rgba(36, 31, 27, 0.14) 100%);
}
.trust-vignette-band > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.trust-vignette-band .badge-row {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

/* ============================================
   TIMORESE DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--timorese .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/4f50578911fd4e74bc2872bda7ae36e6.webp");
    background-position: 82% 38%;
}

.hero--timorese .hero__scrim {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.97) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 30%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.5) 56%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0.12) 80%, rgba(247, 228, 224, 0) 100%),
        radial-gradient(118% 85% at 50% 50%, transparent 52%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.13) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--timorese .hero__bg { background-position: 70% 20%; }
    .hero--timorese .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.74) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.92) 50%, rgba(251, 246, 239, 0.98) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   KYRGYZ DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--kyrgyz {
    background:
        radial-gradient(72% 60% at 78% 36%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--kyrgyz .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/7500032cde2f82627887b987d0ecbac8.webp");
    background-position: 76% 34%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--kyrgyz .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--kyrgyz .hero__bg { background-position: 66% 20%; }
    .hero--kyrgyz .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--kyrgyz h1,
.hero--kyrgyz p,
.hero--kyrgyz .eyebrow {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--kyrgyz .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--kyrgyz p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--kyrgyz .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--kyrgyz .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--kyrgyz .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--kyrgyz .badge__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--kyrgyz .btn--ghost-light {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
}

.hero-crest-mark--corner {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    width: 170px;
    height: 170px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.16;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.crest-frame {
    position: relative;
}
.crest-frame::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6% -10%;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 45%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================
   YEMENI DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--yemeni {
    background:
        radial-gradient(75% 65% at 78% 38%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--yemeni .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/6a3a550634573af0bd4e8482f9b138e7.webp");
    background-position: 78% 38%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--yemeni .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--yemeni .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--yemeni .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--yemeni h1,
.hero--yemeni p,
.hero--yemeni .eyebrow {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--yemeni .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--yemeni p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--yemeni .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--yemeni .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--yemeni .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--yemeni .badge__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--yemeni .btn--ghost-light {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
}

/* Crest-masked portrait with radial glow */
.crest-portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 380px;
}
.crest-portrait-frame::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8% -14%;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 45%, rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.38), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(16px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.crest-portrait-frame__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.5));
    padding: 2px;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 14%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 14%);
}
.crest-portrait-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 14%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 14%);
    display: block;
}

/* Vignette overlay variant for dark royal sections */
.section--royal.section--vignette {
    position: relative;
}
.section--royal.section--vignette::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 40%, transparent 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
}
.section--royal.section--vignette > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Trust cards on dark royal sections with watermark crest */
.section--royal .trust-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.section--royal .trust-card__medallion {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--gold-light);
}
.section--royal .trust-card h3 { color: var(--ink-invert); }
.section--royal .trust-card p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }

.trust-card__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.6rem;
    right: 0.6rem;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    opacity: 0.14;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================
   JORDANIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--jordanian {
    padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(75% 65% at 78% 40%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-purple) 0%, #170f1f 55%, #0D0D0D 100%);
}

.hero--jordanian .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/46e8bff2a63b4a6ed085bdb0d347060d.webp");
    background-position: 78% 38%;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero--jordanian .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.74) 34%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.22) 60%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero--jordanian .hero__bg { background-position: 68% 20%; }
    .hero--jordanian .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.68) 0%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.88) 55%, rgba(13, 7, 16, 0.97) 100%);
    }
}

.hero--jordanian h1,
.hero--jordanian p,
.hero--jordanian .eyebrow {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--jordanian .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--jordanian p { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--jordanian .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--jordanian .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--ink-invert-soft); }
.hero--jordanian .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--ink-invert);
}
.hero--jordanian .badge__glyph { color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero--jordanian .btn--ghost-light {
    color: var(--ink-invert);
    border-color: var(--line-invert);
}

/* Vertical culture notes with connecting gold line and dot markers */
.culture-notes {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2.25rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem);
}

.culture-notes::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.55rem;
    top: 0.4rem;
    bottom: 0.4rem;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), rgba(163, 123, 69, 0.15));
}

.culture-note {
    position: relative;
}

.culture-note::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.85rem;
    top: 0.35rem;
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--royal-purple);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}

.culture-note h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.35em;
}
.culture-note p {
    margin: 0;
}