:root {
  --orange: #c76830;
  --orange-bright: #e8743a;
  --orange-dim: #a85828;
  --orange-glow: rgba(199,104,48,.35);
  --blue: #c76830;      /* mapped to orange — kept for legacy refs */
  --blue-bright: #e8743a;
  --bg: #0a0807;
  --bg-2: #100d0a;
  --bg-3: #16110c;
  --ink: #f3ede8;
  --ink-2: #c9bfb4;
  --muted: #8a8078;
  --line: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  --line-strong: rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  --card: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  --card-hi: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(199,104,48,.3);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Noto Sans SC', system-ui, -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body[data-lang="cn"] {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans SC', 'Inter', system-ui, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

.container {
  width: min(1200px, calc(100% - 48px));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: .5em;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  color: white;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-dim) 0%, var(--orange) 50%, var(--orange-bright) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(199,104,48,.6), 0 4px 12px -6px rgba(199,104,48,.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(199,104,48,.8), 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(199,104,48,.5); }
.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--card-hi); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.btn-block { display: flex; width: 100%; margin-top: 8px; }

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background: rgba(7,9,15,.72);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.brand-logo { height: 40px; width: auto; display: block; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.brand-en {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
}
.brand-en .dash { color: var(--ink); -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--ink); }
.brand-cn { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 28px; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -8px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--orange-bright);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.lang-toggle {
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
}
.lang-toggle .lt { transition: color .2s, opacity .2s; opacity: .55; }
.lang-toggle .lt.sep { opacity: .3; margin: 0 2px; }
body[data-lang="en"] .lang-toggle .en,
body[data-lang="cn"] .lang-toggle .cn { opacity: 1; color: var(--ink); }
.lang-toggle:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav { padding: 12px 18px; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: .55;
  animation: float 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-orange {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orange) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -120px; left: -100px;
}
.orb-blue {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #7a4520 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -150px; right: -120px;
  animation-delay: -6s;
  opacity: .35;
}
@keyframes float {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.05); }
}
.grid-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.9), transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.9), transparent 75%);
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: min(1100px, calc(100% - 48px));
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-2); font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.eyebrow .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,122,58,.18);
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,122,58,.18); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255,122,58,.05); }
}
.hero-title {
  margin: 22px 0 18px;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Noto Sans SC', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 6.5vw, 78px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-title .line { display: block; }
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--orange-bright) 0%, #f5a060 60%, #e8c090 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.hero-sub {
  max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--ink-2); font-size: clamp(15px, 1.3vw, 17px);
}
.hero-cta {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 32px 0 50px;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 56px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.stat { text-align: center; }
.stat b {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 36px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
}
.stat span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; }
.section-dark {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 80% -10%, rgba(199,104,48,.09), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 500px at -10% 110%, rgba(120,60,20,.07), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Noto Sans SC', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px); font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.section-title span { display: inline; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 60px; text-align: center; }
.section-sub { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 16px; margin-top: 12px; }
.lead { font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink-2); }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.small { font-size: 13px; }

.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .section { padding: 80px 0; }
}

.mission {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.mission-label {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange-bright); margin-bottom: 6px; font-weight: 600;
}
.mission-text { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }

.about-card {
  padding: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(199,104,48,.06), rgba(66,117,242,.08));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 60%, rgba(66,117,242,.25));
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.badge-stack {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.badge {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(8,12,22,.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.badge b {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--ink);
}
.badge span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.about-card .small { margin-top: 18px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- Why grid ---------- */
.why-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.why-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange-dim), var(--orange-bright));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); background: var(--card-hi); }
.why-num {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .2em;
  color: var(--orange-bright); font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.why-card h3 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.why-card p { color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.svc {
  padding: 26px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.svc:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.svc-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(199,104,48,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,104,48,.25);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.svc h4 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; }
.svc p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* ---------- Cases ---------- */
.case.big {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(199,104,48,.08), rgba(100,50,20,.06));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .case.big { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 22px; gap: 24px; }
}
.case-media {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: #0c1220;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.case-media img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.case-body .chip { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.case-body h3 {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Noto Sans SC', sans-serif;
  font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.case-body p { color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.bullets { padding-left: 0; list-style: none; margin: 0; }
.bullets li {
  padding: 8px 0 8px 26px; position: relative;
  color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 15px;
}
.bullets li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 16px;
  width: 14px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange-bright);
}

.chip {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(199,104,48,.13);
  color: var(--orange-bright);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,104,48,.3);
}

.case-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px;
}
.case-grid-tall {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: auto;
}
.case-card-tall { grid-row: span 2; }
.case-card-tall .case-thumb { height: 300px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .case-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-grid-tall { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-card-tall { grid-row: span 1; }
  .case-card-tall .case-thumb { height: 220px; }
}
.case-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.case-thumb {
  height: 220px; overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0e18;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.case-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; }
.case-info { padding: 22px 24px 26px; }
.case-info h4 {
  margin: 12px 0 8px; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Noto Sans SC', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -.005em;
}
.case-info p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 14.5px; }

/* ---------- Case alt (text-left image-right) ---------- */
.case.case-alt { grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .case.case-alt { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.case.case-alt .case-body { order: 0; }
.case.case-alt .case-media { order: 1; }

/* ---------- GradeNow mockup ---------- */
.case-media-gradenow {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, #0d1627, #0a1220);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.gradenow-mockup { width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.gn-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.gn-logo {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
}
.gn-badge {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(199,104,48,.18); color: var(--orange-bright);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,104,48,.35);
}
.gn-stat-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 12px;
}
.gn-stat {
  padding: 16px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.gn-stat b {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-bright);
}
.gn-stat span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .03em; }
.gn-flow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.gn-step { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.gn-dot {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-bright);
}
.gn-dot-orange { background: var(--orange-bright); }
.gn-step span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-2); white-space: nowrap; }
.gn-arrow { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; }

.chip-orange {
  background: rgba(199,104,48,.14);
  color: var(--orange-bright);
  border-color: rgba(199,104,48,.3);
}

.case-link {
  display: inline-flex; margin-top: 18px; padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 13px;
}

/* ---------- Simplified contact ---------- */
.cta-card-simple {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
  padding: 36px;
}
.cta-email-hint {
  margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;
}
.cta-loc {
  text-align: center; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted);
  padding-top: 8px;
}

/* ---------- Events ---------- */
.events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.event {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.event:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.event img {
  width: 100%; height: 180px; object-fit: cover;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.event-body { padding: 18px 20px 22px; }
.event-body h4 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Noto Sans SC', sans-serif;
}
.event-body p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* ---------- CTA / contact ---------- */
.section-cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 20% 0%, rgba(199,104,48,.2), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 80% 100%, rgba(120,60,20,.12), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.cta-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
.cta-card {
  padding: 32px;
  background: rgba(8,12,22,.72);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.cta-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  gap: 20px;
}
.cta-row:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 18px; }
.cta-label {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600;
}
.cta-value { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); text-align: right; }
.cta-value a { color: var(--orange-bright); }
.cta-value a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  padding: 36px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg);
}
.footer-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.foot-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.foot-logo { height: 24px; width: auto; opacity: .8; }
.foot-cn { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.foot-meta { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; display: flex; gap: 8px; }

/* ---------- Reveal animations ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* CN-specific tweaks */
body[data-lang="cn"] .hero-title,
body[data-lang="cn"] .section-title,
body[data-lang="cn"] .case-body h3,
body[data-lang="cn"] .case-info h4,
body[data-lang="cn"] .event-body h4 {
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
body[data-lang="cn"] .section-tag { letter-spacing: .12em; }

/* ---------- Dynamic / interactive layer ---------- */

/* Scroll progress bar (top of viewport) */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange-dim), var(--orange-bright));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--orange-glow);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: width .08s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Cursor glow follower */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,116,58,.18) 0%, rgba(232,116,58,.06) 35%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.cursor-glow.is-active { opacity: 1; }
@media (hover: none), (max-width: 760px) { .cursor-glow { display: none; } }

/* Hero particle network canvas */
.hero-canvas {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: block;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: .55;
}

/* Rotating word effect on hero gradient text */
.hero-title .gradient-text { position: relative; }
.hero-title .gradient-text.rotating {
  animation: gtPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes gtPulse {
  0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 transparent); }
  50% { filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 28px var(--orange-glow)); }
}
.hero-title .word-swap {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: wordIn .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
@keyframes wordIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(.4em); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Count-up stat number flair */
.stat b, .gn-stat b {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  display: inline-block;
}
.stat b.counting, .gn-stat b.counting {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-bright), #ffb47a);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* 3D tilt prep — add a subtle shine on hover */
.case-card, .why-card, .case.big {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.case-card .case-thumb, .case.big .case-thumb { transform: translateZ(20px); }

/* GradeNow flow — animated dot pulse + arrow shimmer */
.gn-dot {
  position: relative;
  animation: dotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.gn-step:nth-child(3) .gn-dot { animation-delay: .4s; }
.gn-step:nth-child(5) .gn-dot { animation-delay: .8s; }
@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(199,104,48,.45); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(199,104,48,0); }
}
.gn-arrow {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--muted) 0%, var(--orange-bright) 50%, var(--muted) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: arrowFlow 2.4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes arrowFlow {
  0%   { background-position: 100% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -100% 0; }
}

/* Magnetic CTA buttons */
.btn { will-change: transform; }

/* Reduced motion — opt out of fancy animations */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .gn-dot, .gn-arrow, .hero-title .gradient-text.rotating { animation: none; }
  .scroll-progress { transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}