@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Roboto:wght@400;500;700&display=swap');

/* ===== Design Tokens (copied from reference) ===== */
:root {
    --primary: #1464F3;
    --primary-hover: #0f52d1;
    --primary-light: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.08);
    --secondary: #081327;
    --base: #FFFFFF;
    --surface: #F8FAFE;
    --text-primary: #081327;
    --text-secondary: #4B5B7A;
    --text-muted: #6D7890;
    --border: rgba(75, 91, 122, 0.16);
    --border-light: rgba(188, 202, 227, 0.45);
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --radius: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;

    /* ===== Blue Modifications (overrides/additions) ===== */
    --primary: #1464F3;
    --primary-hover: #0f52d1;
    --primary-light: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.08);
    --primary-mid: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.12);
    --primary-border: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.18);
    --primary-glow: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.1);
    --ts-primary: #1464F3;
    --ts-primary-hover: #0f52d1;
    --ts-navy: #081327;
    --ts-navy-mid: #4B5B7A;
    --ts-background: #F8FAFE;
    --ts-white: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ===== How to join (#apply) — Option B: editorial column, site type rhythm ===== */
#apply .apply-editorial {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 560px;
    text-align: left;
}

#apply .apply-editorial > .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.85rem;
    text-align: left;
}

#apply .apply-editorial > .section-header h2 {
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

#apply .selection-core {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

#apply .selection-core p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

#apply .selection-divider {
    width: 48px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

#apply .selection-filter {
    text-align: left;
}

#apply .selection-filter h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

#apply .selection-filter ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
}

#apply .selection-filter li {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    padding-left: 0;
    position: relative;
}

#apply .selection-filter li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

#apply .selection-identity-block {
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

#apply .selection-identity-lead {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.58;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin: 0;
}

#apply .selection-identity-support {
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

#apply .selection-identity-support p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

#apply .selection-cta {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
}

#apply .selection-cta p {
    margin-top: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

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

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

body {
    background-color: var(--base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Roboto', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

/* ===== Layout ===== */
.container {
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* ===== Urgency strip ===== */
.urgency-strip {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    color: var(--primary);
    z-index: 999;
    position: relative;
}

.urgency-strip a {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ===== Navigation ===== */
.site-header,
.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(248, 250, 254, 0.96);
    border-bottom: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    left: 0;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.site-header .container {
    max-width: 1100px;
}

.header-shell {
    align-items: center;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.4rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 56px;
}

.main-logo {
    align-items: center;
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.main-logo .brand-logo {
    display: block;
    width: 150px;
}

.brand-separator {
    background: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.35);
    display: inline-block;
    height: 24px;
    width: 1px;
}

.academy-brand {
    color: var(--ts-primary);
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Roboto', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.site-nav {
    align-items: center;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: flex;
    flex: 1;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 0;
    position: static;
    transform: none;
}

.nav-item {
    color: var(--ts-navy-mid);
    font-family: 'Roboto', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--ts-navy);
}

.nav-item::after,
.nav-item.has-chevron::after {
    display: none;
}

.nav-apply {
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--ts-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--ts-primary);
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.18);
    color: var(--ts-white);
    display: inline-flex;
    font-family: 'Roboto', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
    min-height: 38px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.05rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-apply:hover {
    background: var(--ts-primary-hover);
    border-color: var(--ts-primary-hover);
    color: var(--ts-white);
}

/* ===== Buttons (copied from reference) ===== */
.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: none;
    color: var(--base);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 204, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ===== Hover countdown tooltip ===== */
.hover-countdown {
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 2000;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 140ms ease, transform 140ms ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.hover-countdown .hc-title {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.hover-countdown .hc-time {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ===== Hero + orbital program visual ===== */
.hero {
    padding: 10rem 0 6rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 901px) {
    .hero::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 45%;
        height: 70%;
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, var(--primary-glow) 0%, transparent 65%);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 0;
    }
}

.hero-layout {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.92fr) minmax(430px, 0.82fr);
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 720px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(500px, 56vw, 650px);
    max-width: 100%;
    pointer-events: auto;
    touch-action: none;
}

.hero-orbit {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 500px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.075), transparent 36%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.08), transparent 42%);
}

.hero-orbit-stage {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.hero-orbit-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-orbit-ring--outer {
    width: min(86%, 520px);
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.22);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.045), transparent 42%),
        radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 0 61%, rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.075) 62%, transparent 63%);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 64px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.035),
        0 22px 70px rgba(8, 19, 39, 0.06);
}

.hero-orbit-ring--inner {
    width: min(38%, 230px);
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.08);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.045), transparent 64%);
}

.hero-orbit-core {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: clamp(64px, 7vw, 82px);
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6f7cff 0%, var(--primary) 48%, #13a6c7 100%);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 44px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.2),
        0 0 90px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.15);
}

.hero-orbit-core::before,
.hero-orbit-core::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-orbit-core::before {
    inset: 24%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.08);
}

.hero-orbit-core::after {
    inset: -42px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.06);
    animation: orbitPulse 3.4s ease-out infinite;
}

.hero-orbit-core span {
    display: none;
}

.hero-orbit-nodes {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.hero-orbit-node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.72rem;
    width: 142px;
    margin-left: -71px;
    margin-top: -31px;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: center;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), filter 0.35s ease;
}

.hero-orbit-node:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.48);
    outline-offset: 8px;
}

.hero-orbit-node-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 32px rgba(8, 19, 39, 0.08),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    color: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.62);
    transition: border-color 0.28s ease, color 0.28s ease, background 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
}

.hero-orbit-node-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.hero-orbit-node-label {
    color: rgba(75, 91, 122, 0.72);
    font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.55vw, 1.12rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-wrap: balance;
    transition: color 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
}

.hero-orbit-node.is-active .hero-orbit-node-icon {
    background: var(--base);
    border-color: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.52);
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 44px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.16),
        0 0 0 8px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.055);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.16);
}

.hero-orbit-node.is-related .hero-orbit-node-icon {
    border-color: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.36);
    background: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.07);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.hero-orbit-node.is-pulsing .hero-orbit-node-icon {
    animation: nodePulse 1.1s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-orbit-node.is-active .hero-orbit-node-label {
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(1px);
}

.hero-orbit.has-card .hero-orbit-node:not(.is-active) {
    z-index: 2 !important;
    opacity: 0.22 !important;
}

.hero-orbit.has-card .hero-orbit-node:not(.is-active) .hero-orbit-node-icon {
    filter: saturate(0.72);
}

.hero-orbit.has-card .hero-orbit-node:not(.is-active) .hero-orbit-node-label {
    color: rgba(75, 91, 122, 0.36);
}

.hero-orbit-card {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: calc(50% - 122px);
    z-index: 60;
    width: min(330px, 72%);
    min-height: 232px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(8, 19, 39, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate(-50%, 12px);
    transition: opacity 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
}

.hero-orbit-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: -24px;
    width: 1px;
    height: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.34), rgba(20, 100, 243, 0));
}

.hero-orbit-card.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}

.hero-orbit-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.hero-orbit-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 22px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.24);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-orbit-date {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: 'Roboto', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-orbit-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 0.42rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.hero-orbit-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
}

.hero-orbit-card-foot {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 0.95rem;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-orbit-card-foot span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-orbit-card-foot strong {
    justify-self: end;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-orbit-meter {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    height: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.1);
}

.hero-orbit-meter i {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.36));
}

.hero-orbit-related-group {
    margin-top: 0.95rem;
    padding-top: 0.78rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-orbit-related-group > span {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.58rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-orbit-related-group > div {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.hero-orbit-related {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.32rem;
    min-height: 28px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.2);
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.045);
    color: var(--secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Roboto', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-orbit-related:hover,
.hero-orbit-related:focus-visible {
    border-color: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.42);
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
}

@keyframes orbitPulse {
    0% {
        opacity: 0.2;
        transform: scale(0.74);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(1.32);
    }
}

@keyframes nodePulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(8, 19, 39, 0.08), 0 0 0 0 rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.14);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(8, 19, 39, 0.08), 0 0 0 14px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0);
    }
}

.hero-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    max-width: 580px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.copy-stack {
    max-width: 560px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
}

.copy-stack p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.copy-stack.compact {
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.copy-stack.compact p {
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.hero .copy-stack {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero .copy-stack p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 580px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.section-header.center + .copy-stack {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-meta {
    margin: 2rem 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}

.hero-meta-item span:first-child {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-meta-item span:last-child {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ===== Sections (copied from reference) ===== */
section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

section.surface {
    background: var(--surface);
}

/* ===== Problem section highlight (light red) ===== */
#problem.surface {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.06);
}

#problem .section-label {
    color: #ef4444;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-header.center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* ===== Section label size increase ===== */
.section-label {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-header p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-header.center p {
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===== Transformation journey (#outcomes) ===== */
#outcomes.surface {
    background: linear-gradient(
        100deg,
        var(--surface) 0%,
        var(--surface) 38%,
        rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.055) 88%,
        rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.08) 100%
    );
}

.transform-journey {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(52px, auto) 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.transform-pole {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.65rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 0;
}

.transform-pole-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.transform-pole--today {
    background: var(--base);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.transform-pole--today .transform-pole-label {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.transform-pole--later {
    background: #00008f;
    color: var(--base);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 1px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.12),
        0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 143, 0.35),
        0 0 48px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.18);
}

.transform-pole--later .transform-pole-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

#outcomes .transform-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

#outcomes .transform-list li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
    padding-left: 1.35rem;
    position: relative;
}

.transform-pole--today .transform-list li {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.transform-pole--today .transform-list li::before {
    content: '—';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.transform-pole--later .transform-list li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.transform-pole--later .transform-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.transform-bridge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    align-self: center;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
    padding: 0 0.35rem;
}

.transform-bridge-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    min-width: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(75, 91, 122, 0.2),
        rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.35)
    );
}

.transform-bridge-line:last-of-type {
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.35),
        rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.55)
    );
}

.transform-bridge-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.12);
}

.transform-bridge-arrow svg {
    display: block;
}

.problem-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.problem-list li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
}

.problem-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===== Pillar Cards (copied from reference + blue left accent + hover ring) ===== */
.grid-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
    background: var(--base);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-light), var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pillar-num {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
}

.pillar-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.pillar-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== Outcomes list (copied from reference + hover ring + mid icon) ===== */
.outcomes-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.outcome-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--base);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.outcome-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-light);
}

.outcome-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--primary-mid);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.outcome-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.outcome-item p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ===== Curriculum timeline (copied from reference) ===== */
.curriculum-timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.curriculum-phase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-16px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease-out, transform 0.7s ease-out;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.curriculum-phase.curriculum-active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.curriculum-phase:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.phase-weeks {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding-top: 0.15rem;
}

.phase-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.phase-content p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.phase-content p + p {
    margin-top: 0.45rem;
}

/* ===== Who gets in (#audience) ===== */
#audience .section-header.audience-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.05rem;
    line-height: 1.22;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    max-width: 26rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

#audience .section-header.audience-section-header p {
    max-width: 36rem;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

#audience .section-header.audience-section-header p + p {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.audience-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.audience-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    background: var(--base);
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.audience-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(8, 19, 39, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.audience-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.28;
    margin-bottom: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.022em;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.audience-card p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 17.5rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.audience-card p + p {
    margin-top: 0.42rem;
}

/* ===== Application Process (copied + step shadow) ===== */
.apply-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1.45fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: start;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 1140px;
}

.apply-note-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--base);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.apply-note-card .problem-list li {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.apply-note-card .problem-list li::before {
    content: '—';
    left: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.step-number {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--base);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--primary-light);
}

.process-step h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 42px;
    right: -1rem;
    width: calc(2rem);
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
}

/* ===== Apply section: minimal step cards ===== */
#apply .process-steps {
    margin-top: 2.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

#apply .process-step {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.2rem 1.45rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--base);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(8, 19, 39, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: border-color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}

#apply .process-step:hover {
    border-color: rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(8, 19, 39, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

#apply .process-step .step-number {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.14);
}

#apply .process-step h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

#apply .process-step p {
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 17rem;
}

#apply .process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    top: 2.2rem;
    right: calc(-0.625rem - 0.5px);
    width: 1.25rem;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(75, 91, 122, 0.12),
        rgba(75, 91, 122, 0.06)
    );
}

/* ===== CTO section (custom per spec) ===== */
.cto-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 840px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 1fr) 1.65fr;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: var(--base);
}

.cto-panel-left {
    background: #00008f;
    padding: 2.75rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--base);
    min-height: 100%;
}

.cto-initials {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.cto-avatar {
    width: 124px;
    height: 124px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.cto-left-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-align: center;
}

.cto-left-title {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cto-panel-right {
    background: var(--base);
    padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cto-panel-right .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.cto-panel-right h3 {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    line-height: 1.38;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    max-width: 28.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cto-panel-right .cto-copy {
    max-width: 28.5rem;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.cto-panel-right .cto-copy > p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin: 0;
}

.cto-panel-right .cto-copy .cto-voice {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.62;
}

.cto-panel-right .cto-copy .cto-voice:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.cto-commitment {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    max-width: 28.5rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===== Scarcity (copied from reference) ===== */
.scarcity-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.scarcity-section h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.scarcity-section p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.scarcity-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.scarcity-stats-primary {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 2rem 3.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.scarcity-countdown-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: min(32rem, 100%);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.scarcity-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Direct children only — avoids blowing up nested countdown labels/dates */
.scarcity-stat > span:first-child {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.scarcity-stat > span:last-child {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.scarcity-stat--countdown {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
}

.scarcity-countdown-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--base);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.scarcity-countdown-stack:hover {
    border-color: rgba(75, 91, 122, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(8, 19, 39, 0.035);
}

.scarcity-countdown-display {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Roboto', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.14rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.scarcity-countdown-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.18rem;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.scarcity-countdown-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

.scarcity-countdown-date {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.006em;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

@keyframes scarcityCountdownTick {
    from {
        opacity: 0.88;
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.scarcity-countdown-display.scarcity-countdown-tick {
    animation: scarcityCountdownTick 0.45s ease-out;
}

.scarcity-stat--countdown.is-expired .scarcity-countdown-display {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    white-space: normal;
    animation: none;
}

.scarcity-stat--countdown.is-expired .scarcity-countdown-stack:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: none;
}

a.apply-cta-disabled,
a.apply-cta-disabled:hover {
    opacity: 0.52;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===== FAQ (copied + hover ring) ===== */
.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--base);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-light);
}

.faq-item h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.faq-item p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== Footer (copied, with footer logo primary) ===== */
footer {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-left p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-left p:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* ===== Reveal Animation (copied from reference) ===== */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease-out, transform 0.7s ease-out;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

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

/* If JS never runs (e.g. disabled), keep content visible */
@media (scripting: none) {
    .reveal {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ===== Responsive (copied from reference) ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .transform-journey {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        max-width: none;
    }

    .transform-bridge {
        flex-direction: column;
        min-height: 3rem;
        padding: 0;
        align-self: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 40px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .transform-bridge-line {
        flex: 1;
        width: 1px;
        min-width: 0;
        min-height: 0.85rem;
        height: auto;
        background: linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(75, 91, 122, 0.22),
            rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.38)
        );
    }

    .transform-bridge-line:last-of-type {
        background: linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.38),
            rgba(20, 100, 243, 0.55)
        );
    }

    .transform-bridge-arrow svg {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }

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

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

    #audience .section-header.audience-section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.72rem;
        max-width: none;
    }

    .audience-card p {
        max-width: none;
    }

    .process-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    #apply .process-step p {
        max-width: none;
    }

    .apply-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .hero-meta {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .scarcity-stats {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .header-shell {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .main-logo .brand-logo {
        width: 140px;
    }

    .academy-brand {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .site-nav {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .nav-item,
    .nav-apply {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .site-nav {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 7rem 0 4rem;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

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

    .main-logo {
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .brand-separator,
    .academy-brand {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .curriculum-phase {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

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

    .cto-avatar {
        width: 104px;
        height: 104px;
    }

    .transform-pole {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .scarcity-countdown-wrap {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding-top: 1rem;
    }

    .scarcity-countdown-display {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        white-space: normal;
        letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
}