/* ============================================================
   VYNTRIQ — Smart Shopping. Better Decisions.
   Design system: Ink & Signal
   Palette: Deep Navy, Signal Teal, Warm White, Slate, Ember
   Typography: Playfair Display (display) / Inter (body)
   ============================================================ */

/* --- TOKENS --- */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --navy:      #0D1B2A;
  --navy-mid:  #162236;
  --teal:      #00B4A6;
  --teal-dark: #008F83;
  --teal-pale: #E6F8F7;
  --white:     #FAFBFC;
  --off-white: #F3F4F6;
  --slate-100: #E8ECF0;
  --slate-200: #CDD5DD;
  --slate-400: #8A97A5;
  --slate-600: #546371;
  --slate-800: #2C3E4E;
  --ember:     #E8612A;
  --ember-pale:#FDF0EA;
  --text-body: #1E2D3D;
  --text-muted:#546371;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;

  /* Scale */
  --text-xs:   0.75rem;
  --text-sm:   0.875rem;
  --text-base: 1rem;
  --text-lg:   1.125rem;
  --text-xl:   1.25rem;
  --text-2xl:  1.5rem;
  --text-3xl:  1.875rem;
  --text-4xl:  2.25rem;
  --text-5xl:  3rem;
  --text-6xl:  3.75rem;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.25rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --content-width: 780px;
  --sidebar-width: 320px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(13,27,42,0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(13,27,42,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(13,27,42,0.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(13,27,42,0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 32px rgba(13,27,42,0.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(13,27,42,0.08);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --duration: 220ms;
}

/* --- RESET --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--teal-dark); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: transparent; transition: text-decoration-color var(--duration) var(--ease), color var(--duration) var(--ease); }
a:hover { text-decoration-color: currentColor; }
ul, ol { padding-left: var(--space-6); }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-body); }
input, textarea, select { font-family: var(--font-body); }

/* Focus ring — accessibility */
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }

/* Screen reader only */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

/* --- LAYOUT UTILITIES --- */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-6); }
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--content-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-6); }
.section { padding: var(--space-20) 0; }
.section--sm { padding: var(--space-12) 0; }
.section--lg { padding: var(--space-24) 0; }

/* Grid helpers */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }

/* --- TYPOGRAPHY --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.lead { font-size: var(--text-xl); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--slate-600); font-weight: 400; }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.text-sm { font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.text-xs { font-size: var(--text-xs); }

/* --- BUTTONS --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--duration) var(--ease), color var(--duration) var(--ease), border-color var(--duration) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease), transform var(--duration) var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--primary { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; border-color: var(--teal); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--teal-dark); border-color: var(--teal-dark); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,180,166,0.28); }

.btn--secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn--secondary:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }

.btn--outline-white { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.btn--outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: #fff; color: #fff; }

.btn--ember { background: var(--ember); color: #fff; border-color: var(--ember); }
.btn--ember:hover { background: #d4511f; border-color: #d4511f; color: #fff; }

.btn--sm { padding: 0.5rem 1rem; font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.btn--lg { padding: 1rem 2rem; font-size: var(--text-base); }

/* --- TOP BAR --- */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.top-bar .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.top-bar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none; }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.top-bar-left { display: flex; gap: var(--space-6); align-items: center; }
.top-bar-right { display: flex; gap: var(--space-5); align-items: center; }

/* --- HEADER / NAV --- */
.site-header {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-logo__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.site-logo__name span { color: var(--teal); }
.site-logo__tagline {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--slate-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Primary Nav */
.primary-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.primary-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--duration) var(--ease), background var(--duration) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.primary-nav a:hover, .primary-nav a.active { color: var(--teal-dark); background: var(--teal-pale); }

/* Dropdown nav */
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-item:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity var(--duration) var(--ease), visibility var(--duration) var(--ease), transform var(--duration) var(--ease);
  z-index: 100;
}
.dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dropdown a:hover { background: var(--teal-pale); color: var(--teal-dark); }

/* Header actions */
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }

/* Search */
.search-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  padding: var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--duration);
}
.search-toggle:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.search-toggle svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.menu-toggle svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

/* Category Nav bar */
.category-nav {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.category-nav::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.category-nav-inner { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); align-items: center; }
.category-nav a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--duration), color var(--duration);
}
.category-nav a:hover, .category-nav a.active { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }

/* Search Overlay */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,0.85);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 10vh;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--duration) var(--ease), visibility var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.search-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.search-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.search-input-wrap { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: center; border: 2px solid var(--teal); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); }
.search-input-wrap input { flex: 1; border: none; outline: none; font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--navy); background: transparent; }
.search-input-wrap button { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; }
#search-results { margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.search-result-item { padding: var(--space-4) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100); }
.search-result-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.search-result-item a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--navy); display: block; }
.search-result-item a:hover .search-result-title { color: var(--teal); }
.search-result-title { font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.search-result-excerpt { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }
.search-close { margin-top: var(--space-4); text-align: right; }
.search-close button { background: none; border: none; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--text-sm); }

/* --- HERO --- */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, #1a3a52 100%);
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,180,166,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,97,42,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; gap: var(--space-16); align-items: center; }
.hero-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.hero h1 em { color: var(--teal); font-style: normal; }
.hero-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: var(--text-xl); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); max-width: 560px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats { display: flex; gap: var(--space-8); margin-top: var(--space-10); padding-top: var(--space-8); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.hero-stat-value { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-3xl); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; display: block; }
.hero-stat-label { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-top: var(--space-1); }

/* Featured card in hero */
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.hero-card-label { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.featured-guide-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.featured-guide-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); padding: var(--space-3); border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); transition: background var(--duration); }
.featured-guide-list li:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.guide-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--teal); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.guide-meta a { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.guide-meta a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.guide-meta span { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* Ticker / trust strip */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--teal);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-strip-inner { display: flex; gap: var(--space-10); align-items: center; animation: ticker 30s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; }
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.trust-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; opacity: 0.85; }
@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* --- SECTION HEADERS --- */
.section-header { margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.section-header--centered { text-align: center; }
.section-header h2 { margin-top: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.section-header p { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 560px; }
.section-header--centered p { margin: 0 auto; }

/* --- ARTICLE CARDS --- */
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease), transform var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.card-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 400ms var(--ease); }
.card:hover .card-image img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.card-image-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--teal-dark));
  font-size: 3rem;
}

.card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  left: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.card-badge--ember { background: var(--ember); }
.card-badge--navy { background: var(--navy); }

.card-body { padding: var(--space-6); flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card-category { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.card-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.card-title a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.card-title a:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.card-excerpt { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); flex: 1; }
.card-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--slate-400); margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100); }
.card-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.card-author-avatar { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-pale); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-dark); flex-shrink: 0; }
.card-rating { display: flex; gap: 2px; }
.star { color: #F59E0B; font-size: 0.75rem; }
.star.empty { color: var(--slate-200); }

/* Featured card (large) */
.card--featured { flex-direction: row; }
.card--featured .card-image { aspect-ratio: unset; min-height: 280px; flex: 0 0 45%; }
.card--featured .card-body { padding: var(--space-8); }
.card--featured .card-title { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }

/* Horizontal card */
.card--horizontal { flex-direction: row; max-height: 160px; }
.card--horizontal .card-image { aspect-ratio: unset; flex: 0 0 140px; }
.card--horizontal .card-body { padding: var(--space-4); }
.card--horizontal .card-title { font-size: var(--text-base); }
.card--horizontal .card-excerpt { display: none; }

/* --- FEATURED SECTION --- */
.featured-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto; gap: var(--space-6); }
.featured-grid .card:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; }
.featured-grid .card:first-child .card-image { aspect-ratio: unset; min-height: 320px; flex: 0 0 48%; }
.featured-grid .card:first-child .card-body { padding: var(--space-10); }
.featured-grid .card:first-child .card-title { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }

/* --- CATEGORIES --- */
.categories-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); }
.category-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration), transform var(--duration), border-color var(--duration);
}
.category-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--navy); }
.category-card__icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--teal-pale); border-radius: var(--radius-md); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.category-card__name { font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--text-base); }
.category-card__count { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--text-muted); }

/* --- TRENDING --- */
.trending-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.trending-item { display: flex; gap: var(--space-5); align-items: flex-start; padding: var(--space-5); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--slate-100); border-radius: var(--radius-md); transition: box-shadow var(--duration), transform var(--duration); }
.trending-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateX(3px); }
.trending-number { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-4xl); font-weight: 800; color: var(--teal-pale); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px; text-align: center; }
.trending-content { flex: 1; }
.trending-content h4 { font-size: var(--text-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.trending-content h4 a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--navy); }
.trending-content h4 a:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.trending-meta { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--text-muted); }

/* --- NEWSLETTER --- */
.newsletter-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -10%; width: 500px; height: 500px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,180,166,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.newsletter-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.newsletter-inner h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.newsletter-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); }
.newsletter-form input { flex: 1; padding: 0.875rem var(--space-5); border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #fff; font-size: var(--text-base); transition: border-color var(--duration); }
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
.newsletter-disclaimer { margin-top: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* --- EDITORIAL STANDARDS STRIP --- */
.standards-strip { background: var(--off-white); border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100); }
.standards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.standard-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: var(--space-3); padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-4); }
.standard-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--teal-pale); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.standard-item h4 { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--navy); }
.standard-item p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* --- DISCLOSURE BANNER --- */
.disclosure-banner {
  background: var(--ember-pale);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ember);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--slate-800);
}
.disclosure-banner strong { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }

/* --- ARTICLE LAYOUT --- */
.article-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr var(--sidebar-width); gap: var(--space-12); align-items: start; }
.article-header { margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.article-header .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.article-header h1 { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.article-meta { display: flex; gap: var(--space-6); align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: var(--space-5) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100); margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.article-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.article-author-avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-pale); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-dark); flex-shrink: 0; }
.article-author-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--navy); }
.article-author-role { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--text-muted); }
.article-dates { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }
.article-reading-time { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Article TOC */
.toc {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.toc-title { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.toc ol { list-style: decimal; padding-left: var(--space-5); }
.toc li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.toc a { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.toc a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* Article body */
.article-body { font-size: var(--text-lg); line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-body); }
.article-body h2 { margin-top: var(--space-12); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); padding-top: var(--space-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100); }
.article-body h3 { margin-top: var(--space-8); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.article-body p { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.article-body blockquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6); background: var(--teal-pale); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0; margin: var(--space-8) 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--slate-800); }
.article-body strong { color: var(--navy); }
.article-body a { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.article-body img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin: var(--space-8) 0; }

/* Product highlight box */
.product-highlight {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.product-highlight__image { width: 100px; height: 100px; background: var(--off-white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 3rem; }
.product-highlight__content h4 { font-size: var(--text-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.product-highlight__rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.product-highlight__price { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-dark); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.product-highlight__pros-cons { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.pros-list, .cons-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.pros-list li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--teal); margin-right: var(--space-2); font-weight: 700; }
.cons-list li::before { content: '✗'; color: var(--ember); margin-right: var(--space-2); font-weight: 700; }
.pros-list li, .cons-list li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* Verdict box */
.verdict-box { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-8); margin: var(--space-8) 0; }
.verdict-box .eyebrow { color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.verdict-box h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.verdict-box p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.verdict-score { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-5xl); font-weight: 800; color: var(--teal); }

/* Citations */
.citations { margin-top: var(--space-12); padding-top: var(--space-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100); }
.citations h3 { font-size: var(--text-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.citation-list { list-style: decimal; padding-left: var(--space-5); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }
.citation-list li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

/* Sidebar */
.article-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 80px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-6); }
.sidebar-widget { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--slate-100); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-6); }
.sidebar-widget h4 { font-size: var(--text-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); padding-bottom: var(--space-3); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal); }
.sidebar-ad { background: var(--off-white); border: 1px dashed var(--slate-200); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-4); text-align: center; font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--slate-400); min-height: 280px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }

/* Related articles */
.related-articles { background: var(--off-white); padding: var(--space-16) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100); }

/* --- BREADCRUMBS --- */
.breadcrumbs { padding: var(--space-4) 0; font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }
.breadcrumbs ol { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.breadcrumbs li::after { content: '/'; margin-left: var(--space-2); color: var(--slate-200); }
.breadcrumbs li:last-child::after { display: none; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.breadcrumbs li:last-child { color: var(--navy); }

/* --- PAGE HERO --- */
.page-hero { background: var(--off-white); padding: var(--space-16) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100); }
.page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.page-hero p { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 600px; font-size: var(--text-lg); }

/* --- ABOUT PAGE --- */
.about-story { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); align-items: center; }
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); }
.team-card { text-align: center; }
.team-avatar { width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal-pale); margin: 0 auto var(--space-4); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-dark); }
.team-card h4 { font-size: var(--text-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.team-card .role { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.team-card p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }
.methodology-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.methodology-step { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); }
.step-num { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--teal); color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--text-sm); flex-shrink: 0; }
.step-content h4 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.step-content p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }

/* --- CONTACT PAGE --- */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px; gap: var(--space-12); align-items: start; }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.contact-info-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--teal-pale); border-radius: var(--radius-md); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-info-content h4 { font-size: var(--text-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.contact-info-content p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Forms */
.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.form-label { display: block; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem var(--space-4);
  border: 2px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color var(--duration), box-shadow var(--duration);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,180,166,0.12); }
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.form-note { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }

/* Tabs */
.tabs { border-bottom: 2px solid var(--slate-100); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); display: flex; gap: 0; }
.tab-btn { background: none; border: none; padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; margin-bottom: -2px; transition: color var(--duration), border-color var(--duration); }
.tab-btn.active { color: var(--teal); border-bottom-color: var(--teal); }
.tab-panel { display: none; }
.tab-panel.active { display: block; }

/* --- COMPLIANCE PAGES --- */
.policy-body { max-width: var(--content-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.policy-body h2 { margin-top: var(--space-10); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
.policy-body h3 { margin-top: var(--space-8); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--text-xl); }
.policy-body p { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); line-height: 1.75; }
.policy-body ul, .policy-body ol { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); line-height: 1.75; }
.policy-body li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.policy-toc { background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--slate-100); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-6); margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }
.policy-toc h3 { font-size: var(--text-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.policy-toc ol { padding-left: var(--space-5); }
.policy-toc li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.policy-toc a { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.policy-date { background: var(--teal-pale); padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5); border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--slate-600); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); display: inline-block; }

/* Data table */
.data-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: var(--space-6) 0; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.data-table th { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); text-align: left; font-weight: 600; }
.data-table td { padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100); }
.data-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--off-white); }
.data-table tr:hover td { background: var(--teal-pale); }

/* Blog index */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); }
.blog-hero { background: var(--navy); padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.blog-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.blog-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 560px; }
.blog-filter { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.filter-btn { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); border: 2px solid var(--slate-200); border-radius: 100px; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate-600); background: #fff; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--duration); }
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); background: var(--teal-pale); }

/* --- FOOTER --- */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: var(--space-16) 0 0; }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); padding-bottom: var(--space-12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.footer-brand .site-logo__name { font-size: var(--text-xl); color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .site-logo__tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1.65; margin-top: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); }
.footer-social a { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none; transition: background var(--duration), color var(--duration), border-color var(--duration); }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff; }

.footer-nav h5 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer-nav ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-nav li { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.footer-nav a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: var(--text-sm); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--duration); }
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

.footer-bottom { padding: var(--space-6) 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-5); }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.footer-disclosure { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); max-width: 700px; line-height: 1.55; padding-top: var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

/* --- COOKIE CONSENT --- */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.cookie-banner.visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.cookie-banner-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-8); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-banner p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); flex: 1; line-height: 1.55; }
.cookie-banner p a { color: var(--teal); }
.cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); flex-shrink: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-btn { padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--duration); }
.cookie-btn--accept { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.cookie-btn--accept:hover { background: var(--teal-dark); }
.cookie-btn--decline { background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.cookie-btn--decline:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); color: #fff; }
.cookie-btn--settings { background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.cookie-btn--settings:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); color: #fff; }

/* --- ALERT / NOTICE --- */
.alert { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.alert--info { background: var(--teal-pale); border-left: 3px solid var(--teal); color: var(--slate-800); }
.alert--warning { background: var(--ember-pale); border-left: 3px solid var(--ember); color: var(--slate-800); }
.alert--success { background: #E6F9F0; border-left: 3px solid #22c55e; color: #166534; }

/* --- PAGINATION --- */
.pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-2); margin-top: var(--space-12); }
.page-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 2px solid var(--slate-200); background: #fff; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate-600); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--duration); text-decoration: none; }
.page-btn:hover, .page-btn.active { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.page-btn--wide { width: auto; padding: 0 var(--space-4); }

/* --- BACK TO TOP --- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  right: var(--space-8);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--duration), visibility var(--duration), background var(--duration);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--teal); }
.back-to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-card { display: none; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-sidebar { position: static; }
  .featured-grid .card:first-child { flex-direction: column; }
  .featured-grid .card:first-child .card-image { flex: unset; min-height: 220px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-3, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-4, .categories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .standards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .methodology-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-grid .card:first-child { grid-column: auto; }
  .card--featured { flex-direction: column; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .top-bar { display: none; }
  .header-inner { padding: var(--space-3) 0; }
  .primary-nav { display: none; }
  .primary-nav.open { display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: #fff; padding: var(--space-4); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100); gap: 0; z-index: 500; }
  .primary-nav.open a { padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .dropdown { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: none; padding-left: var(--space-4); }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .blog-grid, .categories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .standards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero { padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tabs { overflow-x: auto; }
  .product-highlight { flex-direction: column; }
  .product-highlight__pros-cons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- AD PLACEHOLDERS --- */
.ad-slot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px dashed var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ad-slot--leaderboard { height: 90px; width: 100%; }
.ad-slot--rectangle { height: 250px; width: 300px; }
.ad-slot--halfpage { height: 600px; width: 300px; }
.ad-label { display: block; font-size: 9px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--slate-400); text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }

/* Utility */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.mt-8 { margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6 { gap: var(--space-6); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.fw-700 { font-weight: 700; }
.divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100); margin: var(--space-8) 0; }

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}