    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════
        Hero V7 — Liquid Amber Aurora
        Multi-hotspot radial bloom with organic asymmetric breathing.
        No mechanical shimmer — pure flowing warmth.
        ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .hero {
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
      padding: 120px 0 80px;
      overflow: hidden;
      isolation: isolate;
      contain: layout style paint;
      content-visibility: auto;
      contain-intrinsic-size: 100vh;
      background: var(--bg-deep);
    }

    .halo {
      position: absolute;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
      transform: translateZ(0);
      will-change: transform, opacity;
    }

    /* Main glow — three overlapping amber hotspots, rich depth */
    .halo--main {
      width: 160vw; height: 100vh;
      top: -25vh; left: -40vw;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background:
        /* Core hotspot: bright gold, upper-left */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 45% at 22% 30%,
          rgba(248, 218, 168, 0.70) 0%,
          rgba(232, 188, 124, 0.42) 22%,
          transparent 55%
        ),
        /* Secondary hotspot: warm amber, offset right */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 28% 32% at 68% 40%,
          rgba(220, 165, 105, 0.38) 0%,
          rgba(198, 148, 88, 0.16) 35%,
          transparent 60%
        ),
        /* Wash: broad warm haze filling the bloom */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 38% 45%,
          rgba(232, 188, 124, 0.24) 0%,
          rgba(185, 145, 88, 0.08) 45%,
          transparent 75%
        );
      filter: blur(75px);
      animation: amberBreath 22s cubic-bezier(0.42, 0, 0.28, 1) infinite;
    }

    /* Bloom — screen blend, bright core, twinned breathing */
    .halo--bloom {
      width: 100vw; height: 75vh;
      top: -10vh; left: -12vw;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 32% 30%,
        rgba(250, 222, 172, 0.48) 0%,
        rgba(240, 200, 148, 0.26) 18%,
        rgba(210, 172, 118, 0.10) 42%,
        transparent 68%
      );
      filter: blur(55px);
      mix-blend-mode: screen;
      animation: amberBloom 20s cubic-bezier(0.42, 0, 0.28, 1) -3s infinite;
    }

    /* Ambient — full-screen warm haze, barely moves */
    .halo--ambient {
      width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 35% 40%,
        rgba(200, 155, 95,  0.10) 0%,
        rgba(175, 130, 78,  0.05) 35%,
        transparent 65%
      );
      filter: blur(100px);
      animation: amberAmbient 32s cubic-bezier(0.42, 0, 0.28, 1) -2s infinite;
    }

    /* Balance — right-bottom subtle warmth */
    .halo--balance {
      width: 65vw; height: 55vh;
      bottom: -12vh; right: -12vw;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 70%,
        rgba(185, 145, 88,  0.07) 0%,
        rgba(160, 120, 72,  0.04) 38%,
        transparent 65%
      );
      filter: blur(65px);
      animation: amberBalance 28s cubic-bezier(0.42, 0, 0.28, 1) -5s infinite;
    }

    /* ── amberBreath — main halo: asymmetric inhale/exhale, fluid drift ── */
    @keyframes amberBreath {
      0%   { transform: scale(0.88) translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);       opacity: 0.74; }
      10%  { transform: scale(0.96) translate(3.5vw, 2vh) rotate(1.5deg); opacity: 0.86; }
      22%  { transform: scale(1.14) translate(-3vw, 4vh) rotate(4deg);   opacity: 1; }
      34%  { transform: scale(1.10) translate(-6vw, 5.5vh) rotate(3deg); opacity: 0.94; }
      46%  { transform: scale(0.87) translate(2vw, -1vh) rotate(-2.5deg); opacity: 0.70; }
      58%  { transform: scale(0.94) translate(5vw, -3.5vh) rotate(-1deg); opacity: 0.82; }
      72%  { transform: scale(1.12) translate(-2.5vw, -2vh) rotate(5deg); opacity: 0.97; }
      84%  { transform: scale(1.04) translate(1.5vw, 1.5vh) rotate(2deg); opacity: 0.89; }
      100% { transform: scale(0.88) translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);         opacity: 0.74; }
    }

    /* ── amberBloom — screen-blend twin: chases main with offset phase ── */
    @keyframes amberBloom {
      0%   { transform: scale(0.92) translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);         opacity: 0.78; }
      14%  { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-2vw, -3vh) rotate(-3deg);  opacity: 0.94; }
      28%  { transform: scale(1.15) translate(3vw, 2vh) rotate(2deg);     opacity: 1; }
      42%  { transform: scale(0.90) translate(-4vw, 5vh) rotate(-4deg);   opacity: 0.72; }
      56%  { transform: scale(1.06) translate(2vw, -2vh) rotate(3deg);    opacity: 0.88; }
      70%  { transform: scale(0.96) translate(-1vw, 4vh) rotate(-1.5deg); opacity: 0.80; }
      86%  { transform: scale(1.10) translate(4vw, -1vh) rotate(1deg);    opacity: 0.96; }
      100% { transform: scale(0.92) translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);         opacity: 0.78; }
    }

    /* ── amberAmbient — barely-there drift, very slow ── */
    @keyframes amberAmbient {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);      opacity: 0.65; }
      50%      { transform: scale(1.03) translate(2vw, 1vh); opacity: 0.85; }
    }

    /* ── amberBalance — subtle pendulum ── */
    @keyframes amberBalance {
      0%   { transform: scale(1)     translate(0, 0);     opacity: 0.55; }
      33%  { transform: scale(1.08)  translate(-3vw, 2vh); opacity: 0.80; }
      66%  { transform: scale(0.94)  translate(2vw, -3vh); opacity: 0.60; }
      100% { transform: scale(1)     translate(0, 0);     opacity: 0.55; }
    }

    /* ── Floating Motes — soft amber light particles, ethereal ── */
    .hero-mote {
      position: absolute;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 2;
      border-radius: 50%;
      will-change: transform, opacity;
      transform: translateZ(0);
      background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
        rgba(250, 222, 172, 0.55) 0%,
        rgba(232, 188, 124, 0.22) 35%,
        rgba(200, 155, 95,  0.05) 65%,
        transparent 100%
      );
    }

    .hero-mote:nth-child(1) {
      width: 100px; height: 100px;
      top: 8%; left: 4%;
      filter: blur(24px);
      animation: moteDriftSoft 16s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .hero-mote:nth-child(2) {
      width: 70px; height: 70px;
      top: 28%; right: 10%;
      filter: blur(20px);
      animation: moteDriftSoft 19s ease-in-out -4s infinite;
    }
    .hero-mote:nth-child(3) {
      width: 90px; height: 90px;
      bottom: 18%; left: 14%;
      filter: blur(26px);
      animation: moteDriftSoft 21s ease-in-out -8s infinite;
    }
    .hero-mote:nth-child(4) {
      width: 55px; height: 55px;
      top: 55%; right: 18%;
      filter: blur(18px);
      animation: moteDriftSoft 14s ease-in-out -11s infinite;
    }

    @keyframes moteDriftSoft {
      0%   { transform: translate(0, 0);        opacity: 0; }
      18%  { transform: translate(10vw, -5vh);   opacity: 0.45; }
      42%  { transform: translate(18vw, 6vh);    opacity: 0.70; }
      68%  { transform: translate(5vw, 12vh);    opacity: 0.50; }
      88%  { transform: translate(-3vw, 2vh);    opacity: 0.15; }
      100% { transform: translate(0, 0);        opacity: 0; }
    }

    /* ── Hero Text Entrance Keyframes · Optimized for 60fps, compressed to ~1.5s ── */
    @keyframes revealBadge {
      0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-8px); }
      70%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
      100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
    }
    @keyframes revealTitle {
      0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); filter: blur(3px); }
      55%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);   filter: blur(0px); }
      100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);   filter: blur(0px); }
    }
    @keyframes revealSubtitle {
      0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); filter: blur(4px); }
      60%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);   filter: blur(0px); }
      100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);   filter: blur(0px); }
    }
    @keyframes revealActions {
      0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.97); }
      60%  { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
      100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    }
    @keyframes revealValue {
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    @keyframes revealScroll {
      to { opacity: 1; }
    }
    @keyframes heroDotPulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
      50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.3); }
    }

    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 3;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 max(3vw, 32px);
      max-width: 800px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    /* ── Hero Text Entrance · Pure CSS Cascade ── */
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 8px 20px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-active);
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--accent-light);
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(-8px);
      animation: revealBadge 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.02s forwards;
    }
    .hero-badge .dot {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--accent-light);
      animation: heroDotPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5.6rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.08;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      text-align: center;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(16px);
      filter: blur(3px);
      animation: revealTitle 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.10s forwards;
    }
    .hero-title .word {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-right: 0.3em;
    }
    .hero-title .char {
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .hero-title em {
      font-style: normal;
      font-weight: 800;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eae6df 0%, #c4b0d0 50%, #9680a0 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.2));
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.4rem);
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.72;
      max-width: 640px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      font-weight: 350;
      letter-spacing: 0.015em;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(16px);
      filter: blur(4px);
      animation: revealSubtitle 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.28s forwards;
    }
    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(0.97);
      animation: revealActions 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.44s forwards;
    }
    .hero-values {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-top: 40px;
    }
    .value-tag {
      padding: 7px 15px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      background: rgba(234, 230, 223, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
      white-space: nowrap;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(10px);
      animation: revealValue 0.40s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
    }
    .value-tag:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.56s; }
    .value-tag:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.62s; }
    .value-tag:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.68s; }
    .value-tag:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.74s; }
    .value-tag:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.80s; }
    .value-tag:hover {
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.12);
      border-color: var(--accent);
      color: var(--text-primary);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .scroll-indicator {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 32px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: revealScroll 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.96s forwards;
      z-index: 3;
    }
    .scroll-indicator span {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }
    .scroll-indicator .line {
      width: 1px;
      height: 48px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), transparent);
      animation: scrollPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* ===== Enigma Space ===== */
    .enigma-space {
      position: relative;
      height: 380px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      margin: 32px 0 20px;
      cursor: default;
    }
    .enigma-orb {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(55px);
      opacity: 0.14;
      pointer-events: none;
      will-change: transform;
    }
    .enigma-orb:nth-child(1) {
      width: 380px; height: 380px;
      background: var(--accent);
      top: 10%; left: 5%;
      animation: orb-drift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .enigma-orb:nth-child(2) {
      width: 260px; height: 260px;
      background: var(--bg-primary);
      top: 40%; right: 8%;
      animation: orb-drift 10s ease-in-out -2.5s infinite;
    }
    .enigma-orb:nth-child(3) {
      width: 340px; height: 340px;
      background: var(--accent-light);
      bottom: 0%; left: 30%;
      animation: orb-drift 14s ease-in-out -6s infinite;
    }
    .enigma-orb:nth-child(4) {
      width: 200px; height: 200px;
      background: var(--bg-deep);
      top: 55%; left: 52%;
      animation: orb-drift 11s ease-in-out -4s infinite;
    }
    @keyframes orb-drift {
      0%, 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
      20% { transform: translate(55px, -35px) scale(1.18); }
      40% { transform: translate(-30px, 45px) scale(0.82); }
      60% { transform: translate(-50px, -20px) scale(1.15); }
      80% { transform: translate(30px, 28px) scale(0.88); }
    }
    .enigma-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
    .enigma-particle {
      position: absolute;
      width: 2px;
      height: 2px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--accent);
      opacity: 0;
      animation: particle-breathe 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes particle-breathe {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5); }
      30% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.8); }
      60% { opacity: 0.15; transform: scale(1); }
    }
    .enigma-echo {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 3;
      text-align: center;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .enigma-fragment {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-style: italic;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      line-height: 1.9;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(18px);
      filter: blur(6px);
      transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }
    .enigma-fragment.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
      filter: blur(0);
    }
    .enigma-void {
      width: 100px;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--amber), var(--accent), transparent);
      margin: 0.8rem auto;
      opacity: 0.5;
    }
    .enigma-anchor {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      font-weight: 300;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(10px);
      transition: opacity 0.6s 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }
    .enigma-anchor.visible {
      opacity: 0.7;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    /* ===== The Chronicle — 编辑画廊 ===== */
    .news-stream {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--bg-deep);
      padding: 36px max(3vw, 20px) 36px;
    }
    /* Top luminous rule — amber-gold warm glow */
    .news-stream::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: min(80%, 360px);
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(200,155,100,0.14) 15%,
        rgba(210,160,110,0.35) 35%,
        rgba(226,184,128,0.50) 50%,
        rgba(210,160,110,0.35) 65%,
        rgba(200,155,100,0.14) 85%,
        transparent 100%);
      opacity: 0.45;
      animation: rule-breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes rule-breathe {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; }
      50% { opacity: 0.65; }
    }

    /* ── Conveyor Viewport ── */
    .news-stream {
      overflow: hidden;
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 3%,
        black 10%,
        black 90%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 97%,
        transparent 100%
      );
      mask-image: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 3%,
        black 10%,
        black 90%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 97%,
        transparent 100%
      );
    }

    /* ── Scrolling Track ── */
    .news-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0;
      width: max-content;
      will-change: transform;
      cursor: grab;
      padding: 8px 0;
      touch-action: pan-y;
    }
    .news-track:hover .news-card {
      /* Cards lift slightly when hovering over track */
    }
    .news-track.is-dragging {
      cursor: grabbing;
      user-select: none;
      -webkit-user-select: none;
    }
    .news-track.is-dragging .news-card {
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* ── Card — uniform conveyor tile ── */
    .news-card {
      position: relative;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 300px;
      margin-right: 20px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      background: var(--bg-primary);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-active);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(150,128,160,0.10), 0 1px 0 rgba(150,128,160,0.08);
      transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
                  box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
                  border-color 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    }
    .news-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.04);
      box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -16px rgba(150,128,160,0.35),
                  0 0 0 1px rgba(150,128,160,0.55);
      border-color: var(--accent);
      z-index: 10;
    }

    /*
     * ── Unified Card-Level Purple Gradient ──
     * The ONLY source of consistent purple at the card bottom, applied to
     * .news-card itself (NOT .news-card-img) so it spans the same height
     * regardless of each photo's aspect ratio.
     * Every card gets exactly 55% bottom coverage → no more per-card variation.
     */
    .news-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 55%;
      z-index: 2;
      background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.32) 0%,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.18) 30%,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.06) 55%,
        transparent 80%
      );
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
    }

    /* 
     * ── Explicit DOM Gradient Overlay ──
     * A real <div> (not pseudo-element) injected by JS buildCard.
     * This guarantees gradient visibility on ALL cards — eliminates any
     * browser-specific pseudo-element edge cases on specific card/photo combos.
     * Stacks ABOVE the image (z:2) but BELOW text (z:3) and badge (z:4).
     */
    .news-card-gradient {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 58%;
      z-index: 2;
      background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.92) 0%,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.60) 28%,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.25) 52%,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.06) 78%,
        transparent 100%
      );
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
    }

    /* ── Loading Skeleton ── */
    .news-card-skeleton {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 300px;
      margin-right: 20px;
      height: 220px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(47,46,76,0.3) 0%, rgba(150,128,160,0.08) 40%, rgba(47,46,76,0.3) 80%);
      background-size: 200% 100%;
      animation: shimmer 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes shimmer {
      0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
      100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
    }

    /* ── Image Layer ── */
    .news-card-img {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      /* Aspect ratio driven by actual photo dimensions via --photo-ratio */
      aspect-ratio: var(--photo-ratio, 1.6);
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      /* Subtle image crispness enhancement */
      filter: contrast(1.04) saturate(1.06) brightness(1.02);
      transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
                  filter 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    }
    .news-card:hover .news-card-img {
      transform: scale(1.06);
      filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.04) saturate(1.06);
    }
    /* Light sweep — diagonal shimmer on hover */
    .news-card-img::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -80%;
      left: -80%;
      width: 60%;
      height: 260%;
      z-index: 2;
      background: linear-gradient(
        115deg,
        transparent 30%,
        rgba(234,230,223,0.06) 45%,
        rgba(234,230,223,0.12) 50%,
        rgba(234,230,223,0.06) 55%,
        transparent 70%
      );
      transform: skewX(-18deg) translateX(0);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    }
    .news-card:hover .news-card-img::before {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: skewX(-18deg) translateX(333%);
    }
    /* 
     * Minimal photo-level bottom fade — true brand unity is handled by .news-card::before.
     * This is intentionally light so image content remains visible.
     */
    .news-card-img::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.12) 0%,
        transparent 35%
      );
      transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
    }
    .news-card:hover .news-card-img::after {
      opacity: 0.6;
    }

    /* ── Text Layer (overlaid on bottom of image) ── */
    .news-card-body {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 3;
      padding: 14px 14px 16px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      /* Consistent purple gradient backdrop so EVERY card text sits on purple —
         even photos with bright/white bottoms. */
      background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.62) 0%,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.30) 40%,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.08) 75%,
        transparent 100%
      );
      transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    }
    .news-card:hover .news-card-body {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
    /* Category badge — top-left on image */
    .news-card-category {
      position: absolute;
      top: 8px;
      left: 8px;
      z-index: 4;
      font-family: var(--font-ui);
      font-size: 0.48rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      color: rgba(234,230,223,0.85);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      background: rgba(47,46,76,0.55);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(234,230,223,0.12);
      transition: background 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), border-color 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), color 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    }
    .news-card:hover .news-card-category {
      background: rgba(150,128,160,0.4);
      border-color: rgba(234,230,223,0.3);
      color: rgba(234,230,223,0.95);
      box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(150,128,160,0.25);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    /* Date */
    .news-card-date {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      line-height: 1;
      color: rgba(234,230,223,0.55);
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      transition: color 0.35s;
    }
    .news-card:hover .news-card-date {
      color: rgba(234,230,223,0.85);
    }
    /* Title */
    .news-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      line-height: 1.45;
      color: rgba(234,230,223,0.92);
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* Arrow */
    .news-card-arrow {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 12px;
      right: 12px;
      z-index: 3;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      color: var(--accent);
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(-10px);
      transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    }
    .news-card:hover .news-card-arrow {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateX(0);
    }


    /*
     * ── Brand Accent Line ──
     * A whisper-thin purple line at the bottom of every card for visual unity.
     * Rendered as an inset box-shadow on the card itself.
     */
    .news-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 1px;
      z-index: 6;
      background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 15%,
        rgba(150,128,160,0.28) 35%,
        rgba(150,128,160,0.45) 50%,
        rgba(150,128,160,0.28) 65%,
        transparent 85%
      );
      opacity: 0.45;
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    }
    .news-card:hover::after {
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    /*
     * ── Brand Wash Overlay (JS-added) ──
     * A full-frame transparency layer in brand accent tone.
     * Purple brand gradient fades from transparent → deep, visible across all photo tones.
     */
    .news-card-brand-wash {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        transparent 25%,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.15) 50%,
        rgba(150,128,160,0.24) 72%,
        rgba(47,46,76,0.35) 100%
      );
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* ── Placeholder Image Generator (CSS abstract gradients) ── */
    .news-card-img.placeholder-1 {
      background: 
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(47,46,76,0.9) 0%, rgba(66,62,99,0.7) 50%, rgba(150,128,160,0.4) 100%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, transparent 40px, rgba(234,230,223,0.015) 40px, rgba(234,230,223,0.015) 41px);
    }
    .news-card-img.placeholder-2 {
      background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 70% 30%, rgba(150,128,160,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(47,46,76,0.95) 0%, rgba(35,34,58,0.8) 60%, rgba(66,62,99,0.6) 100%);
    }
    .news-card-img.placeholder-3 {
      background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(150,128,160,0.35) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(234,230,223,0.06) 0%, transparent 40%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(47,46,76,0.95), rgba(55,52,85,0.8));
    }
    .news-card-img.placeholder-4 {
      background: 
        conic-gradient(from 90deg at 50% 50%, rgba(150,128,160,0.08), rgba(47,46,76,0.3), rgba(150,128,160,0.05), rgba(47,46,76,0.3), rgba(150,128,160,0.08)),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(47,46,76,0.95), rgba(40,38,65,0.9));
    }
    .news-card-img.placeholder-5 {
      background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(150,128,160,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(250deg, rgba(47,46,76,0.95) 0%, rgba(55,52,85,0.85) 100%);
    }
    .news-card-img.placeholder-6 {
      background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(150,128,160,0.25) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(234,230,223,0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(175deg, rgba(47,46,76,0.95), rgba(50,47,78,0.85));
    }

    /* ===== 1+1+4 Matrix ===== */
    #matrix {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--bg-deep);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* Cosmic glow — soft purple nebula */
    #matrix::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 30%, rgba(150,128,160,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }
    /* Dynamic star layer — JS-populated */
    .matrix-stars {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .matrix-stars .star {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(234,230,223,0.55);
      animation: starBlink var(--star-dur, 3s) ease-in-out var(--star-delay, 0s) infinite;
    }
    @keyframes starBlink {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; }
      50% { opacity: 0.85; }
    }
    /* Stars stay below, content stays above */
    #matrix .matrix-stars {
      z-index: 0;
    }
    #matrix > *:not(.matrix-stars) {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    /* Override stagger — faster reveal for pillar cards */
    #matrix .matrix-pillars > * {
      animation-duration: 0.35s !important;
      animation-delay: 0.1s !important;
    }
    #matrix .matrix-pillars > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s !important; }
    #matrix .matrix-pillars > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s !important; }
    #matrix .matrix-pillars > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.25s !important; }
    .matrix-visual {
      margin-top: 60px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .matrix-core {
      width: 200px;
      height: 200px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gradient-card);
      border: 2px solid var(--accent);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.12), 0 0 120px rgba(196, 149, 88, 0.06);
      animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .matrix-core span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 0.15em; }
    .matrix-core strong { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 4px 0; }
    .matrix-connector {
      width: 2px;
      height: 32px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), transparent);
    }
    .matrix-layer {
      padding: 12px 28px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      background: rgba(47, 46, 76, 0.4);
      transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
    }
    .matrix-layer.foundation {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.1);
    }
    .matrix-layer.comm { border-color: var(--border-active); }
    .matrix-layer .ml-title { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-align: center; }
    .matrix-layer .ml-sub { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-style: italic; margin-top: 1px; text-align: center; }
    .matrix-label {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .matrix-pillars {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }
    .pillar-card {
      background: var(--gradient-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 28px 20px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    }
    .pillar-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 0 60px rgba(150,128,160,0.06), 0 0 100px rgba(196,149,88,0.04);
    }
    .pillar-icon {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      margin: 0 auto 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.1);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    }
    .pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon {
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.18);
      border-color: var(--accent);
    }
    .pillar-icon svg {
      width: 22px;
      height: 22px;
      stroke: var(--accent);
      fill: none;
      stroke-width: 1.5;
    }
    .pillar-card h4 {
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .pillar-card p {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ===== Services Carousel ===== */
    .services-section {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .services-carousel {
      display: flex;
      gap: 24px;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      padding: 20px 4px;
      margin: 0 -24px;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }
    .services-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
    .services-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
    .services-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 2px; }
    .service-card-wide {
      flex: 0 0 380px;
      scroll-snap-align: start;
      background: var(--gradient-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px 28px;
      transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
      position: relative;
    }
    .service-card-wide:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.22), 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15), 0 0 80px rgba(150,128,160,0.05);
    }
    .service-card-wide .service-num {
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      right: 24px;
      font-size: 4rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.08);
    }
    .service-card-wide h3 {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      padding-right: 60px;
    }
    .service-card-wide .tag {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 4px 12px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.1);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .service-card-wide ul {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .service-card-wide li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.6;
      padding-left: 16px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .service-card-wide li::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 8px;
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--accent);
    }
    .carousel-dots {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }
    .carousel-dot {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--border-subtle);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    }
    .carousel-dot.active { background: var(--accent); transform: scale(1.2); }
    .carousel-nav {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      background: rgba(26, 25, 48, 0.8);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
      z-index: 10;
    }
    .carousel-nav:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      color: var(--text-primary);
      background: rgba(47, 46, 76, 0.9);
    }
    .carousel-nav.prev { left: 0; }
    .carousel-nav.next { right: 0; }

    /* ===== Monthly Packages ===== */
    .packages-intro {
      margin-top: 60px;
      background: var(--gradient-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 48px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .packages-intro h3 {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .packages-intro p {
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.8;
    }
    .packages-target {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }
    .target-tag {
      padding: 8px 16px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    }
    .target-tag:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      color: var(--text-primary);
    }
    .packages-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
    }
    .package-card {
      background: var(--gradient-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 24px;
      transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .package-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.20), 0 0 70px rgba(150,128,160,0.06);
    }
    .package-card.featured {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(47, 46, 76, 0.9), rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.2));
    }
    .package-card.featured::before {
      content: '推荐';
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px;
      right: -28px;
      width: 100px;
      background: var(--accent);
      color: var(--bg-deep);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 4px 0;
      text-align: center;
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }
    .package-name {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .package-target {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .package-price {
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: baseline;
      gap: 6px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .package-price span {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-weight: 400;
    }
    .illustrative-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 2px 8px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(150,128,160,0.4);
      background: rgba(150,128,160,0.08);
      font-size: 0.65rem !important;
      color: var(--text-muted) !important;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      font-weight: 400 !important;
    }
    .pricing-disclaimer {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 20px;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }
    .package-features {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .package-feature {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.5;
      padding-left: 18px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .package-feature::before {
      content: '✓';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: bold;
    }
    .package-cta {
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: 24px;
      padding: 12px 24px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1px solid var(--accent);
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    }
    .package-cta:hover {
      background: var(--accent);
      color: var(--bg-deep);
    }

    /* ===== Values ===== */
    .values-strip {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0;
      margin-top: 60px;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .value-item {
      flex: 1;
      padding: 40px 24px;
      text-align: center;
      border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      transition: background 0.3s;
      cursor: default;
    }

    .value-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
    .value-item:hover {
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.06);
    }
    .value-item .value-icon {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      margin: 0 auto 16px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.1);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
    }
    .value-item:hover .value-icon {
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.18);
      border-color: var(--accent);
    }
    .value-icon svg {
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
      stroke: var(--accent);
      fill: none;
      stroke-width: 1.5;
    }
    .value-item h4 {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .value-item p {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* ===== Ecosystem ===== */
    .eco-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
      margin-top: 60px;
    }
    .eco-card {
      padding: 32px 24px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      background: var(--gradient-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      text-align: center;
      transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    }
    .eco-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 0 60px rgba(150,128,160,0.05), 0 0 80px rgba(196,149,88,0.03);
    }
    .eco-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .eco-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
    .eco-icon {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      margin: 0 auto 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    }
    .eco-card:hover .eco-icon {
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.15);
      border-color: var(--accent);
    }
    .eco-icon svg {
      width: 20px;
      height: 20px;
      stroke: var(--accent);
      fill: none;
      stroke-width: 1.5;
    }

    /* ===== Ecosystem Logo Wall ===== */
    .ecosystem-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .logo-wall {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      z-index: 0;
      opacity: 0.12;
      pointer-events: none; /* avoid hit-testing 20 elements */
    }
    .logo-wall-img {
      position: absolute;
      filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.7);
      border-radius: 6px;
      will-change: transform, opacity;
    }
    /* Logo float animation — CSS-only, no JS rAF needed */
    @keyframes logoFloat {
      0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1); opacity: 0.55; }
      25% { transform: translate(8px, -6px) rotate(3deg) scale(1.05); opacity: 0.65; }
      50% { transform: translate(-5px, 8px) rotate(-2deg) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.50; }
      75% { transform: translate(-8px, -3px) rotate(2deg) scale(1.03); opacity: 0.60; }
    }
    .ecosystem-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* ===== Photo Grid ===== */
    .photo-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .photo-card {
      position: relative;
    }
    .photo-frame {
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      transition: border-color 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    }
    .photo-frame:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.14), 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.24), 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 0 40px rgba(150,128,160,0.10);
    }
    .photo-frame img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      filter: grayscale(15%) brightness(0.85);
      transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    }
    .photo-frame:hover img {
      filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1.05);
      transform: scale(1.06);
    }
    .photo-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      padding: 24px;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 2;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.5s;
    }
    .photo-frame:hover .photo-overlay {
      opacity: 1;
    }
    .photo-caption {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    .photo-mask {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(175deg, 
        rgba(26, 25, 48, 0.6) 0%, 
        transparent 35%, 
        transparent 60%, 
        rgba(47, 46, 76, 0.8) 100%);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .photo-accent {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 10%;
      right: 10%;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
      opacity: 0.4;
      transition: opacity 0.5s, height 0.5s, left 0.5s, right 0.5s, box-shadow 0.5s;
      z-index: 3;
    }
    .photo-frame:hover .photo-accent {
      opacity: 1;
      height: 3px;
      left: 5%;
      right: 5%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(196, 149, 88, 0.35);
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--amber-light), var(--amber), transparent);
    }
    .photo-grid.triple {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    /* ===== Homepage Research Section ===== */
    .research-home-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
      margin-top: 60px;
    }
    .research-home-card {
      background: var(--gradient-card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 28px 24px;
      transition: border-color 0.35s, transform 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .research-home-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 0 60px rgba(150,128,160,0.06);
    }
    .rh-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 3px 10px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.1);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      align-self: flex-start;
    }
    .research-home-card h4 {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }
    .research-home-card:hover h4 { color: var(--accent); }
    .research-home-card .rh-summary {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.65;
      flex: 1;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .rh-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-top: 20px;
      padding-top: 14px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      transition: border-color 0.3s;
    }
    .research-home-card:hover .rh-footer { border-top-color: var(--accent); }
    .rh-date {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }
    .rh-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border: 1px solid var(--accent);
      border-radius: 50px;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .rh-link:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
    .rh-link svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
    .rh-view-more {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 40px;
    }

    /* ===== CTA Banner ===== */
    .cta-banner {
      margin-top: 120px;
      padding: 80px 40px;
      text-align: center;
      background: var(--gradient-hero);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .cta-banner::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.18), rgba(196, 149, 88, 0.06) 45%, transparent 60%);
    }
    .cta-banner * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .cta-banner h2 {
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .cta-banner p {
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      max-width: 500px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    /* ===== Scroll Reveal Cascading Delays ===== */
    .reveal .section-title,
    .reveal .section-desc,
    .reveal .pillar-card,
    .reveal .service-card-wide,
    .reveal .package-card,
    .reveal .eco-card,
    .reveal .news-card,
    .reveal .value-item {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(50px);
      transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    }
    .reveal.visible .section-title { transition-delay: 0.05s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .section-desc { transition-delay: 0.15s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .news-card:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0.06s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .news-card:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:0.12s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .news-card:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:0.18s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .news-card:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:0.24s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .news-card:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:0.30s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .news-card:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:0.36s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .news-card:nth-child(7){ transition-delay:0.42s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    /* Cloned cards for seamless conveyor loop — always visible */
    .reveal.visible .news-card[aria-hidden] { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .pillar-card          { transition-delay:0.06s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .pillar-card:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:0.14s; }
    .reveal.visible .pillar-card:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:0.22s; }
    .reveal.visible .pillar-card:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:0.30s; }
    .reveal.visible .service-card-wide    { transition-delay:0.06s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .service-card-wide:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:0.12s; }
    .reveal.visible .service-card-wide:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:0.18s; }
    .reveal.visible .service-card-wide:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:0.24s; }
    .reveal.visible .service-card-wide:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:0.30s; }
    .reveal.visible .service-card-wide:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:0.36s; }
    .reveal.visible .package-card         { transition-delay:0.06s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .package-card:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:0.14s; }
    .reveal.visible .package-card:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:0.22s; }
    .reveal.visible .eco-card             { transition-delay:0.06s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .eco-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay:0.14s; }
    .reveal.visible .eco-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay:0.22s; }
    .reveal.visible .eco-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay:0.30s; }
    .reveal.visible .eco-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay:0.38s; }
    .reveal.visible .eco-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay:0.46s; }
    .reveal.visible .value-item           { transition-delay:0.06s; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .reveal.visible .value-item:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:0.14s; }
    .reveal.visible .value-item:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:0.22s; }
    .reveal.visible .value-item:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:0.30s; }
    .reveal.visible .value-item:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:0.38s; }

    /* ===== Contact Form ===== */
    .contact-section {
      padding: 120px 24px;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 20px;
    }
    .contact-field {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .contact-field.full {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
    .contact-field label {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }
    .contact-field input,
    .contact-field textarea {
      background: rgba(234, 230, 223, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: 0;
      padding: 16px 20px;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      font-family: inherit;
      transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
      outline: none;
      resize: vertical;
    }
    .contact-field input:focus,
    .contact-field textarea:focus {
      border-color: var(--accent);
      background: rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.05);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(150, 128, 160, 0.15);
    }
    .contact-field input::placeholder,
    .contact-field textarea::placeholder {
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }
    .contact-field textarea {
      min-height: 140px;
    }
    .contact-submit {
      margin-top: 8px;
      padding: 16px 48px;
      background: transparent;
      border: 1px solid var(--accent);
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-family: inherit;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      justify-self: start;
    }
    .contact-submit:hover {
      background: var(--accent);
      color: var(--bg-deep);
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .contact-section {
        padding: 80px 16px;
      }
    }

    /* ===== Mobile (≤768px) ===== */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      /* ── Hero ── */
      .hero {
        min-height: 100vh;
        min-height: 100dvh;
      }
      .halo--main {
        width: 180vw; height: 80vh;
        top: -15vh; left: -60vw;
        filter: blur(50px);
      }
      .halo--bloom {
        width: 120vw; height: 60vh;
        filter: blur(40px);
      }
      .halo--balance { display: none; }
      .hero-mote:nth-child(3),
      .hero-mote:nth-child(4) { display: none; }
      .hero-content {
        padding: 80px 24px 80px;
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 100%;
      }
      .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
      }
      .hero-actions .btn-primary,
      .hero-actions .btn-outline {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
      }
      .hero-values {
        margin-top: 24px;
        gap: 8px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .scroll-indicator {
        bottom: 16px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
      }

      /* ── General ── */
      .section { padding: 80px 16px; }

      /* ── Enigma Space ── */
      .enigma-space { height: 300px; }
      .enigma-fragment { font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
      .enigma-anchor { font-size: 1rem; }

      /* ── Matrix ── */
      .matrix-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
      .pillar-card { padding: 24px 14px; }

      /* ── Photo Grid ── */
      .photo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
      .photo-grid.triple { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .photo-frame { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }

      /* ── Eco Grid ── */
      .eco-grid, .packages-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .eco-card { padding: 28px 20px; }

      /* ── Services Carousel ── */
      .services-carousel { margin: 0; padding: 16px 0; }
      .service-card-wide { flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 48px); padding: 28px 20px; }
      .service-card-wide .service-num { font-size: 3rem; top: 16px; right: 16px; }
      .service-card-wide h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
      .service-card-wide li { font-size: 0.82rem; }
      .carousel-nav { display: none; }

      /* ── Packages ── */
      .packages-intro { padding: 32px 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
      .packages-intro h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
      .package-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
      .package-price { font-size: 1.6rem; }

      /* ── Values ── */
      .values-strip { flex-direction: column; }
      .value-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); padding: 32px 20px; }
      .value-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

      /* ── Logo Wall ── */
      .logo-wall { height: 120px; }
      .logo-wall-img { max-height: 40px; }

      /* ── News Conveyor ── */
      .news-stream { padding: 24px 0 24px; }
      .news-stream::before { width: min(60%, 200px); }
      .news-track { gap: 0; }
      .news-card { width: 260px; margin-right: 14px; }
      .news-card-date { font-size: 0.78rem; }
      .news-card-title { font-size: 0.75rem; }
      .news-card-body { padding: 12px 10px 14px; }
      .news-card-category { font-size: 0.44rem; padding: 3px 10px; top: 6px; left: 6px; }
      .news-card-skeleton { width: 260px; margin-right: 14px; height: 180px; }
      .news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02); }

      /* ── Research Grid ── */
      .research-home-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

      /* ── CTA Banner ── */
      .cta-banner { margin-top: 60px; padding: 60px 24px; }
      .cta-banner h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2.2rem); }
      .cta-banner p { font-size: 0.95rem; }

      /* ── Footer ── */
      .footer { padding: 48px 24px 32px; }
      .footer-qr-circle { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
      .footer-qr-circle img { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
    }

    /* ===== Small Phone (≤480px) ===== */
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      /* ── Typography ── */
      h1 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2rem); }
      h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 6vw, 1.7rem); }
      .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6vw, 1.8rem); }
      .lead { font-size: 1rem; }
      .section-desc { font-size: 0.92rem; }
      .section-label { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; }

      /* ── Hero ── */
      .hero { min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100dvh; }
      .hero-content { padding: 60px 16px 64px; }
      .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.6rem); }
      .hero-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; max-width: 100%; }
      .hero-badge { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 6px 16px; }
      .value-tag { padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 0.7rem; }
      .halo--main { width: 200vw; height: 70vh; left: -70vw; filter: blur(40px); }
      .hero-mote { display: none; }

      /* ── Enigma ── */
      .enigma-space { height: 260px; }
      .enigma-fragment { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; line-height: 1.7; }
      .enigma-anchor { font-size: 0.85rem; }

      /* ── Matrix ── */
      .matrix-core { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
      .matrix-core strong { font-size: 1.3rem; }
      .matrix-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
      .pillar-card { padding: 20px 14px; }
      .pillar-card h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; }

      /* ── Section Padding ── */
      .section { padding: 64px 12px; }

      /* ── Services Carousel ── */
      .service-card-wide { flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 32px); padding: 24px 16px; }
      .service-card-wide .service-num { font-size: 2.5rem; }
      .service-card-wide h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; padding-right: 50px; }
      .service-card-wide li { font-size: 0.78rem; }

      /* ── Eco Grid ── */
      .eco-card { padding: 24px 16px; }
      .eco-card h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; }
      .eco-card p { font-size: 0.78rem; }

      /* ── Packages ── */
      .packages-intro { padding: 24px 16px; }
      .packages-intro h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
      .packages-intro p { font-size: 0.85rem; }
      .target-tag { font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 6px 12px; }
      .packages-grid { gap: 14px; }
      .package-card { padding: 24px 16px; }
      .package-name { font-size: 1.15rem; }
      .package-price { font-size: 1.4rem; }
      .package-feature { font-size: 0.78rem; }
      .package-cta { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.82rem; }

      /* ── Values ── */
      .value-item { padding: 24px 16px; }
      .value-item p { font-size: 0.75rem; }

      /* ── CTA Banner ── */
      .cta-banner { margin-top: 40px; padding: 48px 20px; }
      .cta-banner h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 7vw, 1.8rem); }
      .cta-banner p { font-size: 0.85rem; }
      .btn-primary, .btn-outline { padding: 10px 24px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

      /* ── News ── */
      .news-card { width: 240px; margin-right: 10px; }
      .news-card-skeleton { width: 240px; margin-right: 10px; height: 160px; }
      .news-card-title { font-size: 0.7rem; }

      /* ── Contact Form ── */
      .contact-section { padding: 64px 16px; }
      .contact-field label { font-size: 0.78rem; }
      .contact-field input, .contact-field textarea { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
      .contact-submit { padding: 12px 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

      /* ── Footer ── */
      .footer { padding: 40px 16px 28px; }
      .footer-brand h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
      .footer-links { gap: 24px; }
      .footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; }
      .footer-col a { font-size: 0.78rem; }

      /* ── Page Hero (sub-pages) ── */
      .page-hero { padding: 120px 16px 48px; }
      .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 2rem); }
      .page-hero p { font-size: 0.9rem; }

      /* ── Content Grids (sub-pages) ── */
      .insight-callout { padding: 32px 16px; margin: 36px auto; }
      .insight-callout .insight-text { font-size: 1rem; }

      /* ── Logo Wall ── */
      .logo-wall { height: 90px; }
      .logo-wall-img { max-height: 30px; margin: 0 16px; }

      /* ── Rh view more ── */
      .rh-view-more { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
      .rh-view-more .btn-outline { width: 100%; max-width: 260px; text-align: center; }

      /* ── Pricing disclaimer ── */
      .pricing-disclaimer { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 0 8px; }
    }

    /* ===== P3: Light Mode Overrides ===== */
    [data-theme="light"] .hero {
      background: var(--bg-deep);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .halo--main {
      opacity: 0.6;
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .halo--bloom {
      opacity: 0.7;
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .hero-badge {
      background: rgba(122,102,144,0.06);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .value-tag {
      background: rgba(45,42,56,0.05);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .value-tag:hover {
      background: rgba(122,102,144,0.10);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .matrix-visual .matrix-layer {
      background: rgba(237,232,240,0.6);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .matrix-visual .matrix-layer.foundation {
      background: rgba(122,102,144,0.08);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .packages-intro {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .target-tag {
      background: rgba(122,102,144,0.04);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .service-card-wide {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .service-card-wide .service-num {
      color: rgba(122,102,144,0.06);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .research-home-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .pillar-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .eco-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .package-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .package-card.featured {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.92), rgba(122,102,144,0.12));
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .package-cta {
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .package-cta:hover {
      background: var(--accent);
      color: #fff;
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .cta-banner::before {
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(122,102,144,0.12), transparent 60%);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .matrix-core {
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.85), rgba(122,102,144,0.12));
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .enigma-orb:nth-child(1) { opacity: 0.08; }
    [data-theme="light"] .enigma-orb:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0.10; }
    [data-theme="light"] .enigma-orb:nth-child(3) { opacity: 0.08; }
    /* Light mode — news stream */
    [data-theme="light"] .news-stream { background: var(--bg-deep); }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(122,102,144,0.06);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(122,102,144,0.22),
                  0 0 0 1px rgba(122,102,144,0.35);
      border-color: var(--accent);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card::after {
      background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 15%,
        rgba(122,102,144,0.22) 35%,
        rgba(122,102,144,0.35) 50%,
        rgba(122,102,144,0.22) 65%,
        transparent 85%
      );
    }
    /* Light mode — unified card-level bottom gradient */
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card::before {
      background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.35) 0%,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.20) 30%,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.06) 55%,
        transparent 80%
      );
    }
    /* Light mode — explicit gradient overlay */
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card-gradient {
      background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.88) 0%,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.55) 28%,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.20) 52%,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.04) 78%,
        transparent 100%
      );
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card-img::after {
      background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.10) 0%,
        transparent 35%
      );
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card-img::before {
      background: linear-gradient(
        115deg,
        transparent 30%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 45%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 50%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 55%,
        transparent 70%
      );
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card-brand-wash {
      background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        transparent 25%,
        rgba(122,102,144,0.10) 50%,
        rgba(122,102,144,0.18) 72%,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.20) 100%
      );
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card-date { color: rgba(45,42,56,0.55); }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card:hover .news-card-date { color: rgba(45,42,56,0.85); }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card-title { color: rgba(45,42,56,0.92); }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card-body {
      background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.72) 0%,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.35) 40%,
        rgba(247,245,242,0.08) 75%,
        transparent 100%
      );
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card-category {
      color: rgba(45,42,56,0.8);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      border-color: rgba(45,42,56,0.12);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card:hover .news-card-category {
      background: rgba(122,102,144,0.2);
      border-color: rgba(122,102,144,0.35);
      color: rgba(45,42,56,0.9);
      box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(122,102,144,0.18);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .news-card-img.placeholder-1 {
      background: 
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(247,245,242,0.9) 0%, rgba(235,230,222,0.7) 50%, rgba(122,102,144,0.15) 100%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, transparent 40px, rgba(45,42,56,0.015) 40px, rgba(45,42,56,0.015) 41px);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .enigma-orb:nth-child(4) { opacity: 0.10; }
    [data-theme="light"] .enigma-void { opacity: 0.35; }
    [data-theme="light"] .enigma-particle { background: var(--accent); }
    [data-theme="light"] .scroll-indicator .line {
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), transparent);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .footer-qr-circle {
      background: rgba(45,42,56,0.04);
    }
    [data-theme="light"] .hero-title em {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2a38 0%, #7a6690 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
    }

    /* ===== Accessibility: Reduced Motion ===== */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .halo, .hero-mote { animation: none !important; }
    }
