:root {
  --aexa-bg: #0b0b0b;
  --aexa-bg-2: #0f172a;
  --aexa-surface: #1a1a1a;
  --aexa-surface-2: #141414;
  --aexa-glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --aexa-glass-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --aexa-line: rgba(230,199,139,0.14);
  --aexa-text: #ffffff;
  --aexa-muted: #a1a1aa;
  --aexa-soft: #a1a1aa;
  --aexa-gold: #c8a96a;
  --aexa-gold-soft: #e6c78b;
  --aexa-gold-deep: #a3844b;
  --aexa-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.42);
  --aexa-shadow-strong: 0 32px 96px rgba(0,0,0,0.56);
  --aexa-radius: 0px;
  --aexa-radius-sm: 0px;
  --aexa-max: min(1280px, calc(100vw - 48px));
  --aexa-content: min(760px, calc(100vw - 48px));
  --aexa-ease: 0.35s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  min-height: 100vh;
  font-family: Inter, "SF Pro Display", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  color: var(--aexa-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 560px at 80% 0%, rgba(200,169,106,0.08), transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(680px 420px at 14% 10%, rgba(15,23,42,0.55), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0f172a 0%, #0b0b0b 34%, #0b0b0b 100%);
}

body.admin-bar .arcturus-site-header {
  top: 32px;
}

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

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

a {
  color: var(--aexa-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--aexa-ease), opacity var(--aexa-ease), transform var(--aexa-ease);
}

a:hover,
a:focus-visible {
  text-decoration: none;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid rgba(231,211,167,0.82);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(200,169,106,0.28);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  margin: 0 0 .7rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

h1,
.arcturus-single-title,
.arcturus-hero h1,
.arcturus-page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
}

p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--aexa-muted);
}

ul,
ol {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--aexa-muted);
}

table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

input,
textarea,
select {
  font: inherit;
}

.arcturus-shell,
.alignwide {
  width: var(--aexa-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.arcturus-content {
  width: var(--aexa-content);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.alignfull {
  width: 100%;
  margin-inline: 0;
}

.arcturus-site {
  overflow: clip;
}

.arcturus-section,
.aexa-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: clip;
}

.arcturus-site-header,
.arcturus-hero,
.arcturus-page-hero,
.arcturus-single-header {
  position: relative;
}

.arcturus-site-header::before,
.arcturus-hero::before,
.arcturus-page-hero::before,
.arcturus-single-header::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%, rgba(200,169,106,0.14), transparent 22%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0) 42%);
  opacity: .95;
}

.arcturus-site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.82);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.arcturus-site-header__inner,
.arcturus-site-footer__grid,
.arcturus-hero__inner,
.arcturus-two-col,
.arcturus-feature-grid,
.arcturus-card-grid,
.arcturus-stat-grid,
.arcturus-category-layout,
.arcturus-single-meta,
.arcturus-cta-banner,
.arcturus-columns,
.arcturus-highlight-grid,
.arcturus-pricing-grid,
.arcturus-timeline,
.arcturus-page-hero__inner,
.arcturus-archive-grid,
.arcturus-footer-bottom,
.arcturus-judge-layout,
.arcturus-sponsor-layout,
.arcturus-method-grid,
.arcturus-live-grid,
.aexa-cycle-grid,
.aexa-trust-strip__inner {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

.arcturus-site-header__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 88px;
}

.arcturus-brand {
  display: inline-grid;
  gap: .24rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.arcturus-brand__mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  min-height: 32px;
  padding: 0 .8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(231,211,167,0.22);
  background: rgba(200,169,106,0.08);
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.arcturus-brand__name {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.arcturus-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .4rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.arcturus-nav a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: .65rem .92rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(248,250,252,0.9);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.arcturus-nav a:hover,
.arcturus-nav .current-menu-item > a,
.arcturus-nav .current_page_item > a {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.045);
}

.arcturus-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .9rem;
}

.arcturus-header-cycle {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.1rem;
  min-width: 96px;
  padding: .65rem .95rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(231,211,167,0.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  text-align: left;
}

.arcturus-header-cycle__label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aexa-soft);
}

.arcturus-header-cycle strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.arcturus-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.arcturus-button,
.vc_btn3.aexa-btn,
.aexa-btn .vc_btn3 {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--aexa-ease), box-shadow var(--aexa-ease), background var(--aexa-ease), border-color var(--aexa-ease), color var(--aexa-ease);
}

.arcturus-button:hover,
.vc_btn3.aexa-btn:hover,
.aexa-btn .vc_btn3:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.arcturus-button--primary,
.aexa-btn--primary .vc_btn3,
.vc_btn3.aexa-btn--primary {
  color: #0b0b0b;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aexa-gold-deep), var(--aexa-gold-soft));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(200,169,106,0.22);
  border-color: rgba(231,211,167,0.62);
}

.arcturus-button--secondary,
.aexa-btn--secondary .vc_btn3,
.vc_btn3.aexa-btn--secondary {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.arcturus-button--secondary:hover,
.aexa-btn--secondary .vc_btn3:hover,
.vc_btn3.aexa-btn--secondary:hover {
  border-color: rgba(231,211,167,0.34);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,169,106,0.12);
}

.arcturus-hero {
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

.arcturus-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(320px, .95fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}

.arcturus-hero__content,
.arcturus-page-hero__copy {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.arcturus-hero h1,
.arcturus-page-hero h1,
.arcturus-single-title {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.arcturus-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.28rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #a1a1aa;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.arcturus-lead--small {
  max-width: 720px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.arcturus-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.arcturus-kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,169,106,0), rgba(200,169,106,0.92), rgba(200,169,106,0));
}

.arcturus-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.aexa-home-hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 440px at 78% 18%, rgba(200,169,106,0.10), transparent 56%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,9,13,0.84), rgba(7,9,13,0.95));
}

.aexa-home-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 20%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 70%, rgba(200,169,106,0.08), transparent 18%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 24%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), transparent 22%);
  animation: aexaAmbient 16s linear infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes aexaAmbient {
  from {
    transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1);
    opacity: .8;
  }
  to {
    transform: translate3d(0,-8px,0) scale(1.04);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.aexa-hero-panel {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(200,169,106,0.18), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
  box-shadow: var(--aexa-shadow-strong);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.aexa-hero-panel__eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aexa-hero-panel__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.aexa-dashboard-card {
  min-height: 170px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,12,18,0.78), rgba(14,20,31,0.92));
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.aexa-dashboard-card__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(200,169,106,0.12);
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.aexa-dashboard-card__label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--aexa-soft);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aexa-dashboard-card__value {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #fff;
}

.aexa-dashboard-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--aexa-muted);
}

.aexa-proof-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.aexa-proof-item,
.aexa-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.11);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.aexa-proof-item span,
.aexa-trust-badge span {
  font-size: .94rem;
  color: inherit;
}

.aexa-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex: 0 0 20px;
}

.aexa-inline-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  margin-left: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.aexa-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
  background: rgba(200,169,106,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.18);
}

.aexa-trust-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--aexa-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aexa-line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}

.aexa-trust-strip__inner {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.aexa-divider-gold {
  display: block;
  width: 76px;
  height: 1px;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,169,106,0), rgba(200,169,106,0.82), rgba(200,169,106,0));
}

.arcturus-page-hero,
.arcturus-single-header {
  padding: 150px 0 72px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 360px at 78% 18%, rgba(200,169,106,0.10), transparent 56%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,9,13,0.84), rgba(7,9,13,0.95));
}

.arcturus-page-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(280px, 360px);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

.aexa-hero-aside-card {
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(200,169,106,0.16), transparent 35%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  box-shadow: var(--aexa-shadow);
}

.aexa-hero-aside-stat + .aexa-hero-aside-stat {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.aexa-hero-aside-stat span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--aexa-soft);
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aexa-hero-aside-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #fff;
}

.arcturus-breadcrumbs {
  width: var(--aexa-max);
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .55rem;
  color: var(--aexa-soft);
  font-size: .88rem;
}

.arcturus-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.arcturus-breadcrumbs span {
  color: var(--aexa-soft);
}

.arcturus-section-heading {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.arcturus-card,
.arcturus-feature-card,
.arcturus-single-panel,
.arcturus-method-step,
.arcturus-stat,
.arcturus-pricing-card,
.arcturus-judge-card,
.aexa-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--aexa-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--aexa-line);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.055), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
  box-shadow: var(--aexa-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: transform var(--aexa-ease), border-color var(--aexa-ease), box-shadow var(--aexa-ease), background var(--aexa-ease);
}

.arcturus-card:hover,
.arcturus-feature-card:hover,
.arcturus-single-panel:hover,
.arcturus-method-step:hover,
.arcturus-stat:hover,
.arcturus-pricing-card:hover,
.arcturus-judge-card:hover,
.aexa-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(200,169,106,0.3);
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.42),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(200,169,106,0.12),
    0 0 42px rgba(200,169,106,0.07);
}

.arcturus-card h2,
.arcturus-card h3,
.arcturus-feature-card h2,
.arcturus-feature-card h3,
.arcturus-single-panel h2,
.arcturus-single-panel h3,
.arcturus-method-step h3,
.arcturus-judge-card h2,
.arcturus-judge-card h3,
.arcturus-pricing-card h2,
.arcturus-pricing-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.arcturus-feature-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.arcturus-card-grid,
.arcturus-archive-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.aexa-category-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.arcturus-card > a,
.arcturus-card img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

.arcturus-card > a {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: calc(var(--aexa-radius) - 6px);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.arcturus-card > a img {
  transition: transform var(--aexa-ease), opacity var(--aexa-ease);
}

.arcturus-card:hover > a img,
.arcturus-card:focus-within > a img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.arcturus-card__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.arcturus-card__content .arcturus-button,
.arcturus-card__content .aexa-link-inline {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.aexa-link-inline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.aexa-link-inline:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.arcturus-tag-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 18px 0 20px;
}

.arcturus-tag,
.aexa-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 38px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: .9rem;
}

.aexa-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.arcturus-stat-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.arcturus-stat {
  min-height: 240px;
  padding: 28px;
}

.arcturus-stat strong,
.aexa-counter {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 760;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.arcturus-stat span {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--aexa-soft);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.arcturus-stat p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.arcturus-method-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.arcturus-method-step {
  padding-top: 28px;
}

.aexa-step {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.42);
  background: rgba(200,169,106,0.08);
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.arcturus-two-col,
.arcturus-category-layout,
.arcturus-judge-layout,
.arcturus-sponsor-layout {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(280px, 360px);
  align-items: start;
}

.arcturus-single-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

.arcturus-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.arcturus-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  color: var(--aexa-muted);
}

.arcturus-list li + li {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.arcturus-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: .65em;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.62);
  background: rgba(200,169,106,0.14);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.arcturus-judge-card {
  text-align: center;
}

.arcturus-judge-card img,
.aexa-avatar-fallback {
  width: 112px;
  height: 112px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}

.aexa-avatar-fallback {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,169,106,0.3), rgba(255,255,255,0.12));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.aexa-cycle-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.015), rgba(255,255,255,0));
}

.aexa-cycle-grid {
  position: relative;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.aexa-cycle-line {
  position: relative;
}

.aexa-cycle-line::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(200,169,106,0.48), rgba(255,255,255,0.06));
}

.aexa-cycle-date {
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.aexa-section-actions {
  margin-top: 26px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.arcturus-cta-banner {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px;
  gap: 24px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 50% 16%, rgba(200,169,106,0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
}

.arcturus-cta-banner h2 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.arcturus-pagination {
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.arcturus-pagination ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.arcturus-pagination a,
.arcturus-pagination span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 42px;
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: #fff;
}

.arcturus-pagination .current {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aexa-gold-deep), var(--aexa-gold-soft));
  border-color: rgba(231,211,167,0.62);
  color: #0b0b0b;
}

.arcturus-empty {
  padding: 28px 30px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(200,169,106,0.28);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color: var(--aexa-muted);
}

.arcturus-pricing-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.arcturus-pricing-card__amount {
  display: block;
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.arcturus-single-meta {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.arcturus-single-meta .arcturus-tag {
  justify-content: center;
}

.arcturus-prose > * + * {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.arcturus-prose h2,
.arcturus-prose h3,
.arcturus-prose h4 {
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: .7rem;
}

.arcturus-prose blockquote {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem;
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.52);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color: #fff;
}

.arcturus-prose table th,
.arcturus-prose table td {
  padding: 14px 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  text-align: left;
}

.arcturus-builder-page,
.arcturus-builder-content__inner {
  width: 100%;
}

.arcturus-builder-content .vc_row,
.arcturus-builder-page .vc_row {
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}

.arcturus-builder-content .vc_row > .wpb_column,
.arcturus-builder-page .vc_row > .wpb_column {
  position: relative;
}

.arcturus-builder-content .wpb_content_element:last-child,
.arcturus-builder-page .wpb_content_element:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Premium WPBakery utility classes */
.aexa-section .vc_row,
.aexa-section .wpb_row,
.aexa-section .vc_row-fluid {
  max-width: var(--aexa-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.aexa-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aexa-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,169,106,0), rgba(200,169,106,0.9), rgba(200,169,106,0));
}

.aexa-hero {
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 520px at 82% 12%, rgba(200,169,106,0.10), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,9,13,0.82), rgba(7,9,13,0.95));
}

.aexa-hero-visual,
.aexa-visual-orb {
  min-height: 520px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(200,169,106,0.18), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  box-shadow: var(--aexa-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.aexa-card--glass {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
}

.aexa-card--metric .aexa-metric__number,
.aexa-metric__number {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 70px);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 760;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aexa-metric__label {
  color: var(--aexa-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aexa-footer {
  padding: 88px 0 34px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--aexa-line);
  background: #0b0b0b;
}

.arcturus-site-footer {
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.01), rgba(255,255,255,0)),
    #0b0b0b;
}

.arcturus-site-footer__grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) repeat(4, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.arcturus-footer-brand h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.arcturus-footer-links h4 {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .9rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.arcturus-footer-links ul,
.arcturus-footer-menu {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.arcturus-footer-links li,
.arcturus-footer-menu li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.arcturus-footer-links a,
.arcturus-footer-menu a {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.arcturus-footer-links a:hover,
.arcturus-footer-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.arcturus-footer-statement {
  margin-top: 18px;
  color: var(--aexa-muted);
  max-width: 420px;
}

.arcturus-footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--aexa-muted);
}

.arcturus-footer-contact .aexa-inline-icon {
  margin-top: 3px;
  margin-left: 0;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.aexa-social-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.aexa-social-links a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: #fff;
}

.aexa-social-links a:hover {
  color: #0b0b0b;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aexa-gold-deep), var(--aexa-gold-soft));
  border-color: rgba(231,211,167,0.62);
}

.aexa-social-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.arcturus-footer-bottom {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 38px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--aexa-soft);
  font-size: .92rem;
}

.aexa-reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.aexa-js .aexa-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.aexa-js .aexa-reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.wpb_single_image .vc_single_image-wrapper,
.wpb_single_image img {
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.wpb_text_column p:last-child,
.vc_custom_heading + .wpb_text_column p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.wpcf7 input,
.wpcf7 textarea,
.wpcf7 select,
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="url"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="search"],
input[type="password"],
textarea,
select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .95rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  background: rgba(14,20,31,0.92);
  color: #fff;
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.wpcf7-submit,
button,
input[type="submit"] {
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .arcturus-card-grid,
  .arcturus-archive-grid,
  .arcturus-feature-grid,
  .arcturus-stat-grid,
  .arcturus-method-grid,
  .arcturus-pricing-grid,
  .arcturus-single-meta,
  .aexa-cycle-grid,
  .aexa-trust-strip__inner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .arcturus-site-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  body.admin-bar .arcturus-site-header {
    top: 46px;
  }

  .arcturus-section,
  .aexa-section {
    padding: 88px 0;
  }

  .arcturus-site-header__inner {
    grid-template-columns: auto auto;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .arcturus-nav {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: none;
  }

  .arcturus-nav.is-open {
    display: block;
  }

  .arcturus-nav ul {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-top: 6px;
  }

  .arcturus-mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-self: end;
  }

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

  .arcturus-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 130px;
  }

  .arcturus-hero__inner,
  .arcturus-page-hero__inner,
  .arcturus-two-col,
  .arcturus-category-layout,
  .arcturus-judge-layout,
  .arcturus-sponsor-layout,
  .arcturus-cta-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .aexa-hero-panel__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .arcturus-page-hero__aside {
    max-width: 520px;
  }

  .aexa-cycle-line::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .arcturus-section,
  .aexa-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }

  .arcturus-shell,
  .alignwide,
  .arcturus-content {
    width: min(calc(100vw - 32px), 100%);
  }

  .arcturus-brand__name {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .arcturus-hero h1,
  .arcturus-page-hero h1,
  .arcturus-single-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 12vw, 4rem);
  }

  .arcturus-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .arcturus-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .arcturus-button,
  .aexa-btn .vc_btn3,
  .vc_btn3.aexa-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .aexa-proof-strip,
  .aexa-pillars,
  .aexa-section-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .aexa-proof-item,
  .aexa-trust-badge {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .aexa-hero-panel {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .aexa-hero-panel__grid,
  .arcturus-card-grid,
  .arcturus-archive-grid,
  .arcturus-feature-grid,
  .arcturus-stat-grid,
  .arcturus-method-grid,
  .arcturus-pricing-grid,
  .aexa-cycle-grid,
  .aexa-trust-strip__inner,
  .arcturus-site-footer__grid,
  .arcturus-footer-bottom,
  .arcturus-single-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .arcturus-card,
  .arcturus-feature-card,
  .arcturus-single-panel,
  .arcturus-method-step,
  .arcturus-stat,
  .arcturus-pricing-card,
  .arcturus-judge-card,
  .aexa-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .arcturus-page-hero,
  .arcturus-single-header {
    padding-top: 124px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  .aexa-home-hero::after,
  .aexa-reveal,
  .arcturus-card,
  .arcturus-feature-card,
  .arcturus-single-panel,
  .arcturus-method-step,
  .arcturus-stat,
  .arcturus-pricing-card,
  .arcturus-judge-card,
  .arcturus-button,
  .arcturus-card > a img {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .aexa-reveal {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Corporate palette and square-edge refinement */
.arcturus-site-header,
.arcturus-site-footer {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.015), rgba(255,255,255,0)),
    rgba(11,11,11,0.92);
}

.arcturus-site-header {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(230,199,139,0.14);
}

.arcturus-site-header::before,
.arcturus-hero::before,
.arcturus-page-hero::before,
.arcturus-single-header::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%, rgba(200,169,106,0.12), transparent 22%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), rgba(255,255,255,0) 42%);
}

.aexa-home-hero,
.aexa-hero,
.arcturus-page-hero,
.arcturus-single-header {
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 460px at 78% 16%, rgba(200,169,106,0.10), transparent 54%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.52), rgba(11,11,11,0.94));
}

.arcturus-card,
.arcturus-feature-card,
.arcturus-single-panel,
.arcturus-method-step,
.arcturus-stat,
.arcturus-pricing-card,
.arcturus-judge-card,
.aexa-card,
.aexa-hero-panel,
.aexa-hero-aside-card,
.aexa-dashboard-card,
.arcturus-cta-banner,
.aexa-hero-visual,
.aexa-visual-orb,
.arcturus-empty {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,26,26,0.92), rgba(15,23,42,0.72));
  border-color: rgba(230,199,139,0.14);
}

.arcturus-nav a:hover,
.arcturus-nav .current-menu-item > a,
.arcturus-nav .current_page_item > a,
.arcturus-button--secondary,
.aexa-btn--secondary .vc_btn3,
.vc_btn3.aexa-btn--secondary,
.aexa-proof-item,
.aexa-trust-badge,
.arcturus-tag,
.aexa-pill,
.arcturus-pagination a,
.arcturus-pagination span,
.aexa-social-links a,
.arcturus-mobile-toggle,
.arcturus-header-cycle,
.arcturus-brand__mark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-color: rgba(230,199,139,0.14);
}

.arcturus-button--primary,
.aexa-btn--primary .vc_btn3,
.vc_btn3.aexa-btn--primary,
.arcturus-pagination .current,
.aexa-social-links a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a3844b 0%, #c8a96a 58%, #e6c78b 100%);
  color: #0b0b0b !important;
  border-color: rgba(230,199,139,0.64);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(200,169,106,0.18);
}

.arcturus-footer-links a,
.arcturus-footer-menu a,
.arcturus-breadcrumbs a,
.aexa-link-inline,
.aexa-cycle-date {
  color: #e6c78b;
}

p,
ul,
ol,
.arcturus-lead,
.arcturus-lead--small,
.arcturus-footer-statement,
.arcturus-footer-contact li,
.arcturus-stat p,
.aexa-dashboard-card p,
.arcturus-list li,
.aexa-metric__label,
.arcturus-header-cycle__label,
.arcturus-breadcrumbs,
.arcturus-breadcrumbs span,
.arcturus-breadcrumbs a,
.aexa-proof-item span,
.aexa-trust-badge span,
.arcturus-tag,
.aexa-pill,
.arcturus-empty {
  color: var(--aexa-muted);
}

.aexa-card-icon,
.aexa-dashboard-card__icon,
.aexa-step,
.arcturus-list li::before {
  background: rgba(200,169,106,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(200,169,106,0.28);
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

img,
.wpb_single_image .vc_single_image-wrapper,
.wpb_single_image img,
.arcturus-brand__mark,
.arcturus-nav a,
.arcturus-header-cycle,
.arcturus-mobile-toggle,
.arcturus-button,
.vc_btn3.aexa-btn,
.aexa-btn .vc_btn3,
.aexa-hero-panel,
.aexa-hero-visual,
.aexa-visual-orb,
.aexa-dashboard-card,
.aexa-dashboard-card__icon,
.aexa-card-icon,
.aexa-proof-item,
.aexa-trust-badge,
.aexa-hero-aside-card,
.arcturus-card,
.arcturus-feature-card,
.arcturus-single-panel,
.arcturus-method-step,
.arcturus-stat,
.arcturus-pricing-card,
.arcturus-judge-card,
.aexa-card,
.arcturus-card > a,
.arcturus-tag,
.aexa-pill,
.aexa-step,
.arcturus-judge-card img,
.aexa-avatar-fallback,
.arcturus-pagination a,
.arcturus-pagination span,
.arcturus-empty,
.aexa-social-links a,
.wpcf7 input,
.wpcf7 textarea,
.wpcf7 select,
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="url"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="search"],
input[type="password"],
textarea,
select {
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

/* ===== Midnight Arcturus v1.16 refinements ===== */
:root {
  --aexa-bg: #0B0B0B;
  --aexa-bg-2: #0F172A;
  --aexa-surface: #1A1A1A;
  --aexa-surface-2: #111827;
  --aexa-surface-3: #131d31;
  --aexa-line: rgba(111,90,51,0.45);
  --aexa-line-soft: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  --aexa-text: #FFFFFF;
  --aexa-muted: #A1A1AA;
  --aexa-gold: #C8A96A;
  --aexa-gold-soft: #E6C78B;
  --aexa-gold-deep: #A3844B;
  --aexa-platinum: #D9DDE5;
  --aexa-royal: #1E3A5F;
  --aexa-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);
  --aexa-shadow-strong: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.42);
  --aexa-radius: 4px;
  --aexa-radius-sm: 2px;
}

body {
  font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  color: var(--aexa-text);
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 540px at 82% 12%, rgba(230,199,139,0.10), transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(520px 360px at 16% 16%, rgba(30,58,95,0.16), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0F172A 0%, #0B0B0B 30%, #0B0B0B 100%);
}

body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .18;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 24%, rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 0 1px, transparent 1.2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 18%, rgba(255,255,255,0.85) 0 1px, transparent 1.2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 62% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.85) 0 1px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 260px 260px, 300px 300px, 340px 340px;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,
.arcturus-brand__name,
.arcturus-page-hero h1,
.arcturus-hero h1,
.arcturus-single-title {
  font-family: "Inter Tight", Inter, system-ui, sans-serif;
}

img,
.arcturus-card img,
.arcturus-judge-card img,
.wp-post-image {
  border-radius: 4px !important;
}

.arcturus-site-header {
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.78);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(111,90,51,0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: background .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}

.arcturus-site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.92);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(200,169,106,0.26);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);
}

.arcturus-site-header__inner {
  min-height: 84px;
  gap: 18px;
}

.arcturus-brand {
  gap: 6px;
}

.arcturus-brand__mark {
  min-height: 30px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border-color: rgba(200,169,106,0.34);
  background: rgba(200,169,106,0.08);
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.arcturus-brand__name {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}

.arcturus-nav ul {
  gap: 2px;
}

.arcturus-nav a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  font-size: .86rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
}

.arcturus-nav .current-menu-item > a,
.arcturus-nav a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.arcturus-nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  bottom: 7px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--aexa-gold), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .18s ease;
}

.arcturus-nav a:hover::after,
.arcturus-nav .current-menu-item > a::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.arcturus-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
}

.arcturus-mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 1px;
  background: #fff;
}

.arcturus-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.arcturus-header-cycle {
  min-width: 88px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,90,51,0.38);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.arcturus-header-cycle__label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.arcturus-header-cycle strong {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.arcturus-button,
button.arcturus-button,
input[type=submit].arcturus-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.arcturus-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.arcturus-button--primary {
  background: var(--aexa-gold);
  color: var(--aexa-bg) !important;
  border-color: var(--aexa-gold-deep);
}

.arcturus-button--primary:hover {
  background: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
  color: var(--aexa-bg) !important;
}

.arcturus-button--secondary,
.arcturus-button--ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff !important;
}

.arcturus-button--secondary:hover,
.arcturus-button--ghost:hover {
  border-color: rgba(200,169,106,0.48);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.arcturus-hero,
.arcturus-page-hero,
.arcturus-single-header {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.arcturus-hero::after,
.arcturus-page-hero::after,
.arcturus-single-header::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -8%;
  top: 10%;
  width: 48vw;
  height: 48vw;
  max-width: 640px;
  max-height: 640px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 80px rgba(200,169,106,0.03), 0 0 0 180px rgba(200,169,106,0.015);
  opacity: .7;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.aexa-home-hero {
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.arcturus-hero__inner,
.arcturus-page-hero__inner {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(320px, .95fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  min-height: 88vh;
}

.arcturus-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.arcturus-kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--aexa-gold), transparent);
}

.arcturus-lead {
  max-width: 740px;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #D9DDE5;
}

.arcturus-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.aexa-proof-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.aexa-proof-item,
.aexa-trust-badge,
.aexa-pill,
.arcturus-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 34px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color: var(--aexa-platinum);
}

.aexa-proof-item .aexa-icon,
.aexa-trust-badge .aexa-icon,
.aexa-card-icon .aexa-icon,
.aexa-dashboard-card__icon .aexa-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.aexa-hero-panel,
.aexa-hero-aside-card,
.arcturus-single-panel,
.arcturus-card,
.arcturus-feature-card,
.arcturus-method-step,
.arcturus-judge-card,
.arcturus-stat,
.arcturus-cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035), rgba(255,255,255,0.018));
  border: 1px solid var(--aexa-line);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--aexa-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.aexa-hero-panel::before,
.arcturus-single-panel::before,
.arcturus-card::before,
.arcturus-feature-card::before,
.arcturus-method-step::before,
.arcturus-judge-card::before,
.arcturus-stat::before,
.arcturus-cta-banner::before,
.arcturus-empty-state::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto auto 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aexa-gold), transparent);
}

.aexa-hero-panel {
  padding: 26px;
}

.aexa-hero-panel__eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.aexa-hero-panel__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.aexa-dashboard-card {
  min-height: 184px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17,24,39,0.88), rgba(11,11,11,0.9));
}

.aexa-dashboard-card__label {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.aexa-dashboard-card__value {
  display: block;
  margin: 12px 0 10px;
  font: 700 clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.3rem)/1 "Inter Tight", Inter, sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
}

.aexa-dashboard-card p,
.arcturus-feature-card p,
.arcturus-card p,
.arcturus-judge-card p,
.arcturus-method-step p,
.arcturus-stat p,
.arcturus-empty-state p,
.arcturus-footer-statement {
  color: #D0D5DE;
}

.aexa-trust-strip {
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.018);
}

.aexa-trust-strip__inner {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.aexa-trust-badge {
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  text-align: center;
}

.arcturus-section-heading {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.arcturus-section-heading h2 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.arcturus-feature-grid,
.arcturus-card-grid,
.arcturus-method-grid,
.arcturus-stat-grid,
.aexa-cycle-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.arcturus-feature-card,
.arcturus-method-step,
.arcturus-card,
.arcturus-stat,
.arcturus-judge-card,
.arcturus-single-panel,
.arcturus-cta-banner {
  padding: 28px;
}

.aexa-value-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
}

.aexa-card-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.22);
  background: rgba(200,169,106,0.06);
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.arcturus-feature-card h3,
.arcturus-card h2,
.arcturus-card h3,
.arcturus-method-step h3,
.arcturus-judge-card h2,
.arcturus-judge-card h3,
.arcturus-empty-state h3,
.aexa-dashboard-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.arcturus-feature-card:hover,
.arcturus-card:hover,
.arcturus-judge-card:hover,
.arcturus-method-step:hover,
.arcturus-stat:hover,
.arcturus-single-panel:hover {
  border-color: rgba(200,169,106,0.34);
  box-shadow: var(--aexa-shadow-strong);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.arcturus-stat {
  min-height: 230px;
}

.arcturus-stat strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: "Inter Tight", Inter, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
}

.arcturus-stat span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.aexa-category-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
}

.aexa-category-card {
  min-height: 320px;
}

.aexa-link-inline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.aexa-inline-icon {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.arcturus-tag-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 16px 0 8px;
}

.arcturus-method-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0,1fr));
}

.aexa-step {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.32);
  background: rgba(200,169,106,0.08);
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.aexa-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.arcturus-judge-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.arcturus-judge-card > a:first-child,
.arcturus-judge-card .aexa-avatar-fallback {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.arcturus-judge-card > a:first-child img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.arcturus-judge-card h2,
.arcturus-judge-card h3,
.arcturus-judge-card p,
.arcturus-judge-card .arcturus-kicker,
.arcturus-judge-card .aexa-link-inline {
  padding-inline: 24px;
}

.arcturus-judge-card .arcturus-kicker {
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.arcturus-judge-card .aexa-link-inline {
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.aexa-avatar-fallback {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: "Inter Tight", Inter, sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,58,95,0.8), rgba(11,11,11,0.9));
}

.aexa-cycle-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0,1fr));
}

.aexa-cycle-line {
  position: relative;
}

.aexa-cycle-line::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  top: 50px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(200,169,106,0.52), transparent);
}

.aexa-cycle-grid .arcturus-feature-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.aexa-cycle-date {
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft) !important;
}

.arcturus-cta-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 220px at 78% 0%, rgba(230,199,139,0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,26,26,0.96), rgba(15,23,42,0.96));
}

.arcturus-empty-state {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--aexa-line);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17,24,39,0.96), rgba(11,11,11,0.96));
  box-shadow: var(--aexa-shadow);
}

.arcturus-empty-state__beam {
  position: absolute;
  right: 28px;
  top: 28px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(230,199,139,0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(230,199,139,0.06), 0 0 40px rgba(230,199,139,0.28);
}

.arcturus-empty-state__content {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.arcturus-breadcrumbs {
  width: var(--aexa-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 18px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--aexa-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.arcturus-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #D5D9E0;
}

.arcturus-site-footer {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 84px 0 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(111,90,51,0.32);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,11,0.98), rgba(11,11,11,1));
}

.arcturus-site-footer__grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
}

.arcturus-footer-brand h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.arcturus-footer-links h4 {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aexa-gold-soft);
}

.arcturus-footer-links ul,
.arcturus-footer-menu {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.arcturus-footer-links ul li,
.arcturus-footer-menu li {
  width: 100%;
}

.arcturus-footer-links a,
.arcturus-footer-menu a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 34px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  color: #D5DBE4;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.arcturus-footer-links a:hover,
.arcturus-footer-menu a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(200,169,106,0.3);
}

.arcturus-footer-contact li {
  width: 100%;
}

.arcturus-footer-contact a,
.arcturus-footer-contact span {
  border: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.arcturus-footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  color: var(--aexa-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.aexa-social-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.aexa-social-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.aexa-social-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.aexa-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}
.aexa-reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .aexa-trust-strip__inner,
  .arcturus-feature-grid,
  .aexa-value-grid,
  .arcturus-stat-grid,
  .aexa-cycle-grid,
  .arcturus-site-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  }
  .aexa-category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .arcturus-method-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  body.admin-bar .arcturus-site-header { top: 46px; }
  .arcturus-site-header__inner,
  .arcturus-hero__inner,
  .arcturus-page-hero__inner,
  .arcturus-two-col,
  .arcturus-cta-banner,
  .arcturus-site-footer__grid,
  .arcturus-footer-bottom {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .arcturus-hero__inner,
  .arcturus-page-hero__inner { min-height: auto; padding-top: 120px; padding-bottom: 72px; }
  .arcturus-mobile-toggle { display: inline-flex; justify-self: end; }
  .arcturus-nav {
    position: absolute;
    left: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    display: none;
    padding: 12px;
    background: rgba(11,11,11,0.96);
    border: 1px solid rgba(111,90,51,0.42);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: var(--aexa-shadow);
  }
  .arcturus-nav.is-open { display: block; }
  .arcturus-nav ul { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .arcturus-nav a { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
  .arcturus-header-actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .aexa-hero-panel__grid,
  .arcturus-stat-grid,
  .aexa-trust-strip__inner,
  .arcturus-feature-grid,
  .aexa-value-grid,
  .aexa-category-grid,
  .arcturus-method-grid,
  .aexa-cycle-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .aexa-cycle-line::before { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .arcturus-section, .aexa-section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .arcturus-shell, .alignwide { width: min(100vw - 32px, 100%); }
  .arcturus-site-header__inner { min-height: 74px; }
  .arcturus-brand__name { font-size: .92rem; }
  .arcturus-header-actions { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
  .arcturus-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .arcturus-button { width: 100%; }
  .aexa-hero-panel__grid,
  .arcturus-stat-grid,
  .aexa-trust-strip__inner,
  .arcturus-feature-grid,
  .aexa-value-grid,
  .aexa-category-grid,
  .arcturus-method-grid,
  .aexa-cycle-grid,
  .arcturus-site-footer__grid,
  .arcturus-footer-bottom { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .arcturus-hero::after,
  .arcturus-page-hero::after,
  .arcturus-single-header::after { display: none; }
  .arcturus-feature-card,
  .arcturus-method-step,
  .arcturus-card,
  .arcturus-stat,
  .arcturus-judge-card,
  .arcturus-single-panel,
  .arcturus-cta-banner,
  .aexa-hero-panel,
  .arcturus-empty-state { padding: 22px; }
}