/* =====================================================
   FinanceGadget.com — Main Stylesheet v3.0
   ===================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ===== RESET ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

/* ===== VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
  --navy:   #0f172a;
  --navy2:  #1e293b;
  --blue:   #1d4ed8;
  --gold:   #f59e0b;
  --gold2:  #d97706;
  --teal:   #0e7490;
  --green:  #059669;
  --red:    #dc2626;
  --slate:  #64748b;
  --light:  #f1f5f9;
  --border: #e2e8f0;
  --white:  #ffffff;
  --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow2: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.05), 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --radius: 10px;
  --radius2: 14px;
}

/* ===== CONTAINER ===== */
.container {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* =====================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ===================================================== */
.site-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.header-top { padding: 0; }
.header-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 66px;
}

/* LOGO */
.logo a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.logo-text {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.logo-text span { color: var(--gold); }

/* MAIN NAV */
.main-nav > ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  list-style: none;
}
.main-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 7px;
  transition: all .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(245,158,11,.1);
}

/* DROPDOWN */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown > a::after {
  content: ' ▾';
  font-size: .7rem;
  opacity: .6;
}
.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  min-width: 190px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  z-index: 300;
}
.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: .87rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy2);
  transition: all .15s;
}
.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: var(--light);
  color: var(--teal);
  padding-left: 22px;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }

/* NAV CTA */
.main-nav .nav-cta > a {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
}
.main-nav .nav-cta > a:hover {
  background: var(--gold2) !important;
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a5f 55%, #0c4a6e 100%);
  padding: 88px 0 72px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, rgba(245,158,11,.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.hero-content h1 span { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-content > p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =====================================================
   BUTTONS
   ===================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245,158,11,.4);
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border: 2px solid #334155;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-large {
  padding: 15px 36px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--teal);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* =====================================================
   CATEGORY PILLS
   ===================================================== */
.category-pills {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.pills-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pill {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--light);
  color: #475569;
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.pill:hover, .pill.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* =====================================================
   STATS BAR
   ===================================================== */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stats-bar .stats-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 22px 0;
}
.stats-bar .stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 20px;
}
.stat-number {
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* =====================================================
   MAIN LAYOUT (2-column with sidebar)
   ===================================================== */
.main-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 310px;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  align-items: start;
}
.main-content { min-width: 0; }

/* =====================================================
   FEATURED REVIEWS
   ===================================================== */
.featured-articles { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.featured-articles h2,
.latest-articles h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
.featured-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.featured-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all .25s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.featured-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.featured-image {
  width: 220px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.featured-body { padding: 24px; flex: 1; }
.featured-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #ecfeff;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.featured-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.featured-body h3 a {
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color .2s;
}
.featured-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.featured-body p {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.featured-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.read-more {
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap .2s, color .2s;
}
.read-more:hover { color: var(--gold2); gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; }

/* =====================================================
   LATEST ARTICLES GRID
   ===================================================== */
.latest-articles { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.article-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all .22s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.article-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.article-image {
  height: 160px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.article-card:hover .article-image img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(15,23,42,.75);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .7px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.article-card h3 {
  font-size: .93rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 14px 16px 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.article-card h3 a {
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color .2s;
}
.article-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.article-card p {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  padding: 0 16px 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.article-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* =====================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ===================================================== */
.sidebar { position: sticky; top: 86px; }
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sidebar-widget h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}
/* Top Apps */
.top-apps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.app-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f8fafc;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px;
}
.app-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.app-name { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.app-rating { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--gold2); }
.app-category {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: #ecfeff;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Ad Slot in Sidebar */
.sidebar .ad-slot {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Newsletter Widget */
.newsletter-widget p {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  padding: 10px 13px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: border-color .2s;
  outline: none;
}
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.newsletter-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* Trending List */
.trending-list li {
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f8fafc;
}
.trending-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.trending-list a {
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.trending-list a::before { content: '→'; font-size: .75rem; }
.trending-list a:hover { color: var(--gold2); }

/* =====================================================
   AD SLOTS
   ===================================================== */
.ad-slot {
  background: #eef2ff;
  border: 2px dashed #a5b4fc;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 18px;
  color: #6366f1;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.ad-slot span {
  display: block;
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* =====================================================
   TRUST SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.trust-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 64px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.trust-section h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.trust-pillar {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  background: var(--light);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all .22s;
}
.trust-pillar:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.trust-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.trust-pillar h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.trust-pillar p {
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =====================================================
   POPULAR STRIP
   ===================================================== */
.popular-strip {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 52px 0;
}
.popular-strip h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
.popular-carousel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.popular-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .22s;
}
.popular-item:hover {
  background: rgba(245,158,11,.08);
  border-color: rgba(245,158,11,.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.popular-item h4 {
  font-size: .93rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.popular-item h4 a {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.popular-item h4 a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.popular-views {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* =====================================================
   TOOLS CTA
   ===================================================== */
.tools-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e3a5f);
  padding: 64px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.tools-content h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.tools-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* =====================================================
   NEWSLETTER FULL-WIDTH
   ===================================================== */
.newsletter-full {
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.newsletter-inner { text-align: center; }
.newsletter-inner h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.newsletter-inner p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #78350f;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.newsletter-form-large {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.newsletter-form-large input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}
.newsletter-form-large .btn-primary {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}
.newsletter-form-large .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--navy2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* =====================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #020617;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 56px 0 24px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: .86rem;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
  padding-top: 22px;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  color: #334155;
  font-size: .8rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: #475569; margin: 0 6px; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =====================================================
   ARTICLE PAGES
   ===================================================== */
.article-page-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 24px 64px;
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--teal); transition: color .2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold2); }
.breadcrumb span { color: #cbd5e1; }
.article-header { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.article-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.tag-budgeting { background: #ecfeff; color: var(--teal); }
.tag-investing  { background: #f5f3ff; color: #7c3aed; }
.tag-savings    { background: #f0fdf4; color: #065f46; }
.tag-credit     { background: #fffbeb; color: #b45309; }
.tag-tools      { background: #f0f9ff; color: #0369a1; }
.tag-ai         { background: #fdf4ff; color: #9333ea; }

.article-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 12px 0;
}
.article-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  background: var(--light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-info strong { display: block; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--navy); }
.author-info span   { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--slate); }
.meta-sep { color: #cbd5e1; }

.article-hero-banner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.article-body {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #374151;
}
.article-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 40px 0 16px;
  padding-left: 16px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
}
.article-body p { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.article-body ul,
.article-body ol { padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 18px; list-style: disc; }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.article-body strong { color: var(--navy); }
.article-body a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Callout Boxes */
.verdict-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfeff, #f0f9ff);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.verdict-box .vb-label {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .8px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.verdict-box p { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--navy2); margin: 0; }

.tip-box {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 14px 20px; margin: 22px 0;
}
.tip-box .tb-label { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold2); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.tip-box p { font-size: .9rem; color: #78350f; margin: 0; }

.warning-box {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 14px 20px; margin: 22px 0;
}
.warning-box p { font-size: .9rem; color: #7f1d1d; margin: 0; }

/* App Review Box */
.app-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: box-shadow .2s;
}
.app-box:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }
.app-box-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.app-logo {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.9rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.app-box-info .app-name  { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); }
.app-box-info .app-sub   { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 2px; }
.app-score { margin-left: auto; text-align: right; }
.app-score .stars  { font-size: 1.1rem; display: block; }
.app-score .score-num { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--slate); }
.pros-cons { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 14px; }
.pros h4 { color: var(--green); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cons h4 { color: var(--red);   font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pros li { color: #065f46; font-size: .84rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cons li { color: #7f1d1d; font-size: .84rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* Comparison Table */
.cmp-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 28px 0; font-size: .88rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.cmp-table th {
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .82rem;
}
.cmp-table td {
  padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); color: #374151;
}
.cmp-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.cmp-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f8fafc; }
.cmp-table tr.winner td { background: #ecfeff !important; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); }

/* Related Articles + Author Bio */
.related-section { margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 32px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.related-section h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.related-card {
  background: var(--light); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.related-card:hover { background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.related-card p { font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; }
.related-card span { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--slate); }

.author-bio {
  margin-top: 40px; padding: 24px;
  background: var(--light); border-radius: var(--radius2);
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.author-bio .bio-avatar {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy); display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-bio h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.author-bio .bio-role { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.author-bio p { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--slate); margin: 0; }

/* =====================================================
   CALCULATORS PAGE
   ===================================================== */
.calc-page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e3a5f 100%);
  padding: 64px 24px 52px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.calc-page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.calc-page-hero p { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.calc-section { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 48px 24px; }
.calc-tabs {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.calc-tab {
  padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border); background: var(--white);
  font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s; color: var(--slate);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.calc-tab.active, .calc-tab:hover {
  background: var(--teal); color: #fff; border-color: var(--teal);
}
.calc-panel { display: none; }
.calc-panel.active {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px; align-items: start;
}
.calc-form {
  background: var(--light); border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.calc-form h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.calc-form > p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy2); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .93rem; color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: border-color .2s; outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245,158,11,.1);
}
.calc-btn {
  width: 100%; background: var(--teal); color: #fff;
  border: none; padding: 13px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  transition: background .2s; margin-top: 8px;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.calc-btn:hover { background: #0c5f72; }
.calc-result {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #1e3a5f);
  border-radius: var(--radius2); padding: 28px; color: #fff;
}
.calc-result h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--gold); }
.result-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.result-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.result-row .rl { font-size: .84rem; color: #94a3b8; }
.result-row .rv { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.result-highlight {
  background: rgba(245,158,11,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px; margin-top: 18px; text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,.2);
}
.result-highlight .big-num { font-size: 2.3rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold); display: block; }
.result-highlight .big-label { font-size: .8rem; color: #94a3b8; display: block; margin-top: 4px; }
.result-placeholder { text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px; color: #475569; }
.result-placeholder .ri { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.result-placeholder p { font-size: .88rem; }

/* =====================================================
   ABOUT, CONTACT, ADVERTISE — INNER PAGES
   ===================================================== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e3a5f 100%);
  color: #fff; padding: 68px 24px 56px; text-align: center;
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  color: #fff; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.page-hero p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: #94a3b8; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }

.content-section { max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 56px 24px; }
.content-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
.content-section h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 28px 0 10px; color: var(--navy2); }
.content-section p { margin-bottom: 16px; color: #374151; }
.content-section ul { padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; list-style: disc; }
.content-section li { margin-bottom: 8px; color: #374151; }
hr.divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin: 40px 0; }

.info-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px; margin: 28px 0;
}
.info-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius2); padding: 24px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: all .2s;
}
.info-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow2); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.info-card .ic-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.info-card h4 { font-size: .96rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.info-card p  { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate); margin: 0; }

.highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light), #e0f2fe);
  border-radius: var(--radius2); padding: 30px;
  margin: 28px 0; border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
}
.highlight-box h3 { color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.15rem; }

.team-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px; margin: 32px 0;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all .22s;
}
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow2); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.team-avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem; background: var(--light);
}
.team-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card .role { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.team-card p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--slate); margin: 0; }

/* Contact Form */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px; align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-wrap, .contact-info-wrap { }
.contact-form-wrap h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contact-form label {
  display: block; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy2); margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .93rem; color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: border-color .2s; outline: none;
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245,158,11,.1);
}
.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.contact-form .btn { margin-top: 4px; }
.success-msg {
  background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 18px;
  color: #065f46; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
  display: none; margin-top: 16px;
}
.contact-info-wrap h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cii-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.cii-body strong { display: block; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.cii-body span { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--slate); }
.cii-body a { color: var(--teal); }

/* FAQ */
.faq-section { margin-top: 48px; }
.faq-section h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-q {
  padding: 16px 20px; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--navy);
  transition: background .2s;
}
.faq-q:hover { background: var(--light); }
.faq-q::after { content: '+'; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--slate); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q::after { content: '−'; }
.faq-a {
  display: none; padding: 0 20px 16px;
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }

/* Advertise stats */
.audience-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px; margin: 28px 0;
}
.aud-stat {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius2); padding: 20px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.aud-stat .aud-num {
  font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--teal);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.aud-stat .aud-label { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--slate); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.ad-products-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px; margin: 28px 0;
}
.ad-product-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius2); padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: all .22s;
}
.ad-product-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow2); border-color: var(--gold); }
.ad-product-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.ad-product-card p { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--slate); margin: 0; }
.pricing-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: .88rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.pricing-table th {
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700;
}
.pricing-table td {
  padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); color: #374151;
}
.pricing-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.pricing-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f8fafc; }

/* Legal Pages */
.legal-page { max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 48px 24px 64px; }
.legal-page h1 { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.last-updated { color: var(--slate); font-size: .88rem; margin-bottom: 32px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.legal-section { margin: 28px 0; padding: 24px; background: var(--light); border-radius: var(--radius2); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.legal-section h2 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--navy); margin-top: 0; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); display: inline-block; }
.legal-section p { font-size: .92rem; color: #374151; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.legal-section ul { padding-left: 20px; list-style: disc; }
.legal-section li { font-size: .92rem; color: #374151; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.legal-section a { color: var(--teal); }

/* Admin panel */
.login-screen {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
}
.login-card {
  background: var(--white); padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius2); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  width: 100%; max-width: 400px; text-align: center;
}
.login-logo { font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.login-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
.login-sub { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.login-card .form-group { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.login-card .form-group label { display: block; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 7px; color: var(--navy2); }
.login-card .form-group input {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px; font-size: .93rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; outline: none; transition: border-color .2s;
}
.login-card .form-group input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.login-error { color: var(--red); font-size: .84rem; margin-top: 10px; display: none; }
.login-btn {
  width: 100%; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
  border: none; padding: 13px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer; margin-top: 8px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; transition: background .2s;
}
.login-btn:hover { background: var(--gold2); }

.admin-wrap { display: flex; min-height: 100vh; background: #f1f5f9; }
.admin-sidebar {
  width: 240px; background: var(--navy); flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.admin-logo {
  padding: 20px 22px; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.admin-logo span { color: var(--gold); }
.admin-nav { padding: 12px 0; flex: 1; }
.admin-nav a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 22px; color: #94a3b8; font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500; transition: all .2s; cursor: pointer;
}
.admin-nav a:hover, .admin-nav a.active {
  background: rgba(245,158,11,.1); color: var(--gold);
}
.admin-main { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; }
.admin-topbar {
  background: var(--white); padding: 0 28px; height: 64px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.admin-topbar h2 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.admin-user { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--slate); }
.admin-badge-tag {
  background: var(--light); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px; padding: 4px 12px; font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate);
}
.admin-content { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 28px; }
.admin-tab { display: none; }
.admin-tab.active { display: block; }
.admin-stats-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.admin-stat-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.admin-stat-card .asv { font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--teal); display: block; }
.admin-stat-card .asl { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--slate); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.admin-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.admin-card-title {
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.article-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.article-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.article-row .ar-thumb {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.article-row .ar-info strong { display: block; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--navy); }
.article-row .ar-info span  { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--slate); }
.article-row .ar-actions { margin-left: auto; display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.status-badge { padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; }
.status-published { background: #f0fdf4; color: var(--green); }
.status-draft     { background: #fef9c3; color: #854d0e; }
.btn-sm { padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.btn-edit { background: #eff6ff; color: var(--blue); }
.btn-del  { background: #fef2f2; color: var(--red); }
.admin-form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.admin-form-group label { display: block; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy2); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.admin-form-group input,
.admin-form-group select,
.admin-form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px; font-size: .93rem; color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; outline: none; transition: border-color .2s;
}
.admin-form-group input:focus,
.admin-form-group select:focus,
.admin-form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.admin-form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 250px; }
.char-counter { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--slate); text-align: right; margin-top: 4px; }
.publish-bar {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 20px; background: var(--light);
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 16px;
}
.toast {
  position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25); z-index: 9999;
  display: none; border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.admin-search {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.admin-search input {
  flex: 1; padding: 9px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: .88rem; outline: none;
}
.admin-search input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.admin-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .87rem;
}
.admin-table th {
  background: var(--light); padding: 11px 14px; text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--slate);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.admin-table td { padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.admin-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.admin-table tr:hover td { background: #f8fafc; }

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .main-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar { position: static; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .admin-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .calc-panel.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .audience-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .featured-card { flex-direction: column; }
  .featured-image { width: 100%; height: 200px; min-height: unset; object-fit: cover; }
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ad-products-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pros-cons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .popular-carousel { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .admin-stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .popular-carousel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .audience-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form-large { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-form-large input { min-width: unset; }
}

/* =====================================================
   SECONDARY PAGES — header / nav / content classes
   Used by about, contact, advertise, privacy, disclaimer
   ===================================================== */

/* ── HEADER (bare element, no class) ── */
header {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

/* ── NAV INNER ── */
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 66px;
}

/* ── LOGO (direct <a> usage) ── */
a.logo {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
a.logo span { color: var(--gold); }
a.logo sub {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
  vertical-align: bottom;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}

/* ── NAV LINKS ── */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color .2s, background .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.nav-links .nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 7px;
}
.nav-links .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold2); }

/* ── HERO SUBTITLE (used instead of > p on subpages) ── */
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── SECTION WRAPPER ── */
.section {
  padding: 64px 0;
}
.section h2 {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.section p {
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ── STATS GRID (advertise page) ── */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.stat-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }
.stat-card .stat-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--teal);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
}

/* ── AD PRODUCT CARDS ── */
.ad-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.ad-product-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.ad-product-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow2); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--teal); }
.ad-product-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ad-product-card p { font-size: .92rem; color: #374151; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ad-formats, .ad-desc { font-size: .82rem !important; color: var(--teal) !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; }

/* ── PRICING TABLE ── */
.table-wrapper { overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius2); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pricing-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: .9rem;
}
.pricing-table th {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .83rem;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pricing-table td {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: #374151;
}
.pricing-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.pricing-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f8fafc; }
.pricing-table tr:hover td { background: #ecfeff; }
.pricing-note {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ── STANDARDS LIST ── */
.standards-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
}
.standards-list li {
  padding: 10px 0 10px 28px;
  position: relative;
  color: #374151;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.standards-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.standards-list li::before {
  content: '✗';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── CONTACT FORM (subpage) ── */
.contact-form-section { background: var(--light); }
.contact-form-section h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy2);
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy2);
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,116,144,.12);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }

/* ── AUDIENCE SECTION ── */
.audience-section { background: var(--light); }
.audience-section p {
  font-size: .98rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.9;
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* ── CONTACT INFO (sidebar on contact page) ── */
.contact-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.contact-info h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.contact-info p { font-size: .9rem; color: #374151; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-info a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── TEAM GRID (about page) ── */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }
.team-card img {
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border: 3px solid var(--border);
}
.team-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card .role { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.team-card p { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── MISSION / VALUES SECTIONS ── */
.mission-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e3a5f); color: #fff; }
.mission-section h2 { color: #fff; }
.mission-section p { color: #94a3b8; }
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.value-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.value-card .icon { font-size: 2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.value-card h3 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.value-card p { font-size: .83rem; color: #94a3b8; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── LEGAL PAGES (privacy, disclaimer) ── */
.legal-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 24px;
}
.legal-content h1 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.legal-content .last-updated {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.legal-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.legal-content p { color: #374151; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: .95rem; }
.legal-content ul {
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.legal-content ul li { color: #374151; line-height: 1.8; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.legal-content a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── SITE FOOTER (subpages) ── */
footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 48px 0 24px;
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: .87rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: .87rem; color: #64748b; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 8px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: .8rem;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: #64748b; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE — secondary pages ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ad-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* =====================================================
   PAGE CONTENT — About / Contact / Advertise / Legal
   Comprehensive styles for all secondary page sections
   ===================================================== */

/* ── GLOBAL SECTION RHYTHM ── */
.section {
  padding: 72px 0;
}
.section:nth-of-type(even) { background: var(--light); }
.section h2 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
}
.section-intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.section p { color: #374151; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: .97rem; }

/* ── MISSION SECTION ── */
.mission-section { background: var(--light); }
.mission-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.mission-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── WHAT WE DO — 3-col feature cards ── */
.what-we-do { background: var(--white); }
.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); border-color: transparent; }
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ── EDITORIAL STANDARDS — about page (div version) ── */
.editorial-standards { background: var(--light); }
.editorial-standards .standards-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.standard-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.standard-item h3 {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.standard-item p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ── TEAM SECTION ── */
.team-section { background: var(--white); }
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.team-member {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 28px 20px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.team-member:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }
.member-avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), #0f172a);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border: 3px solid var(--light);
}
.team-member h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.member-title {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  display: block;
}
.member-bio {
  font-size: .83rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-align: left;
}

/* ── REVIEW PROCESS — numbered steps ── */
.review-process { background: var(--light); }
.process-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 36px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 27px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--teal), var(--gold));
  z-index: 0;
}
.step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 28px 28px 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.step:hover { transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }
.step-number {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), #0e5a7a);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14,116,144,.3);
}
.step-content { flex: 1; }
.step-content h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.step-content p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ── PROMISE SECTION ── */
.promise-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a5f 100%); }
.promise-box {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.promise-box h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.promise-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.promise-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: .97rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.promise-item::before {
  content: '✓';
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: .85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── CONTACT CTA SECTION ── */
.contact-cta { background: var(--light); }
.cta-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 52px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-box h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-box p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.cta-button:hover {
  background: var(--gold2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245,158,11,.35);
}

/* ── CONTACT PAGE — 2-col layout ── */
.contact-main { background: var(--white); }
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-column h2,
.contact-info-column h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}
/* Form inputs */
.contact-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy2);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  outline: none;
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,116,144,.12);
}
.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 160px; }
/* Submit button */
.submit-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .97rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.submit-button:hover {
  background: #0c6080;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14,116,144,.3);
}
/* Success message */
.success-message {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  color: #065f46;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
/* Contact info column */
.contact-info-block {
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-info-block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-info-block h3 {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.contact-info-block p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-info-block a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline; }
.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.social-links a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.social-links a:hover { background: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* FAQ grid (contact page — static cards, not accordion) */
.faq-contact { background: var(--light); }
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.faq-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }
.faq-item h3 {
  font-size: .97rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light);
}
.faq-item p { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }
.faq-item a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── ADVERTISE — form row (2-col inputs) ── */
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.contact-form-section h2,
.contact-form-section .section-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.contact-form-section .contact-form {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 32px auto 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 40px 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* ── LEGAL PAGE CONTENT ── */
.legal-page { padding: 0; }
.legal-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 24px 80px;
}
.legal-content .legal-section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.legal-content .legal-section:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.legal-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-left: 12px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
}
.legal-content h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy2);
  margin: 20px 0 8px;
}
.legal-content p { color: #374151; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: .95rem; }
.legal-content ul {
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.legal-content ul li {
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: .95rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.legal-content a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE — all secondary pages ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .editorial-standards .standards-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-section .contact-form { padding: 28px 22px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section { padding: 48px 0; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-box { padding: 36px 24px; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .step { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
  .promise-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
}

/* =====================================================
   2026 UPGRADES — v4.0
   ===================================================== */

/* ── DARK MODE ── */
:root {
  --dm-bg: #0d1117;
  --dm-surface: #161b22;
  --dm-surface2: #21262d;
  --dm-border: #30363d;
  --dm-text: #e6edf3;
  --dm-muted: #8b949e;
}
body.dark {
  background: var(--dm-bg);
  color: var(--dm-text);
}
body.dark .site-header { background: #010409; box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
body.dark .featured-card,
body.dark .article-card,
body.dark .sidebar-widget,
body.dark .app-review,
body.dark .app-box,
body.dark .trust-pillar,
body.dark .info-card,
body.dark .admin-card,
body.dark .related-card { background: var(--dm-surface); border-color: var(--dm-border); color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark .featured-body h3,
body.dark .article-card h3,
body.dark .article-header h1,
body.dark .article-body,
body.dark .app-title-group h3,
body.dark .app-body-text { color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark .category-pills,
body.dark .stats-bar,
body.dark .trust-section { background: var(--dm-surface); border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .toc-box { background: var(--dm-surface2); border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .toc-box h4 { color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark .pros-box { background: #0d2818; }
body.dark .cons-box { background: #2d0f0f; }
body.dark .verdict-final { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#010409,#0d1b2e); }
body.dark .author-bio-box { background: var(--dm-surface2); border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .newsletter-widget,
body.dark .newsletter-form input { background: var(--dm-surface2); border-color: var(--dm-border); color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark .dropdown-menu { background: var(--dm-surface); border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .dropdown-menu li a { color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark .dropdown-menu li a:hover { background: var(--dm-surface2); }
body.dark .site-footer { background: #010409; }
body.dark .footer-bottom { border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .cmp-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--dm-surface2); }
body.dark .cmp-table td { color: var(--dm-text); border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .best-for-box { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0d2818,#0a1e2d); border-color: var(--teal); }
body.dark .best-for-box p { color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark .article-body p,
body.dark .article-body li { color: #c9d1d9; }
body.dark .breadcrumb { color: var(--dm-muted); }
body.dark .category-pills { background: var(--dm-surface); }
body.dark .pill { background: var(--dm-surface2); color: var(--dm-muted); }
body.dark .pill:hover, body.dark .pill.active { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
body.dark .quick-compare-table th { background: #010409; }
body.dark .quick-compare-table td { background: var(--dm-surface); border-color: var(--dm-border); color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark .quick-compare-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--dm-surface2); }
body.dark .faq-accordion details { border-color: var(--dm-border); background: var(--dm-surface); }
body.dark .faq-accordion summary { color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark .faq-accordion details[open] summary { background: var(--dm-surface2); }
body.dark .faq-accordion details p { color: var(--dm-muted); }
body.dark .updated-badge { background: #0d2818; color: #4ade80; border-color: #166534; }
body.dark .score-bar-track { background: var(--dm-surface2); }
body.dark .callout-gold { background: #1c1500; border-color: var(--gold); }
body.dark .callout-gold p { color: #fde68a; }
body.dark .warning-banner { background: #1f0000; }

/* ── DARK MODE TOGGLE BUTTON ── */
.dark-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all .2s;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dark-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.dark-icon-sun { display: none; }
.dark-icon-moon { display: inline; }
body.dark .dark-icon-sun { display: inline; }
body.dark .dark-icon-moon { display: none; }

/* ── HEADER SEARCH ── */
.header-search-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.header-search-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #94a3b8;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.header-search-toggle:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.header-search-toggle svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.header-search-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  right: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  padding: 10px;
  display: none;
  width: 300px;
  z-index: 400;
}
.header-search-box.open { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.header-search-box input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  outline: none;
}
.header-search-box input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.header-search-box button {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
body.dark .header-search-box { background: var(--dm-surface); border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .header-search-box input { background: var(--dm-surface2); border-color: var(--dm-border); color: var(--dm-text); }

/* ── HAMBURGER / MOBILE NAV ── */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #94a3b8;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #0a1628;
  padding: 12px 0 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  transition: color .2s, background .2s;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(245,158,11,.05); }
.mobile-nav .mobile-sub {
  padding-left: 40px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* ── READING PROGRESS BAR ── */
#reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 66px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--teal));
  z-index: 999;
  transition: width .1s linear;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}

/* ── UPDATED BADGE ── */
.updated-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.updated-badge::before { content: '✓'; }

/* ── SCORE BAR (replaces emoji stars) ── */
.score-bar-wrap {
  text-align: right;
  min-width: 100px;
}
.score-bar-label {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.score-bar-track {
  height: 6px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.score-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), #f97316);
}
.score-bar-sub {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  display: block;
  text-align: right;
}

/* ── AFFILIATE CTA ── */
.affiliate-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb, #fef3c7);
  border: 1.5px solid #fcd34d;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.affiliate-cta-text {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #78350f;
}
.affiliate-cta-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #92400e;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.btn-affiliate {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.btn-affiliate:hover {
  background: var(--gold2);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245,158,11,.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ── QUICK COMPARE TABLE (article top) ── */
.quick-compare {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 24px 0 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.quick-compare-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.quick-compare-header h4 {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}
.quick-compare-header span {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.quick-compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: .85rem;
}
.quick-compare-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.quick-compare-table td {
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  color: #374151;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.quick-compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.quick-compare-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fafbfc; }
.quick-compare-table .qc-winner td { background: #ecfeff !important; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal); }
.qc-pick { font-size: .68rem; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 800; margin-left: 6px; }
.qc-score {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.qc-score::before { content: '★'; color: var(--gold); }

/* ── LEAD MAGNET MODAL ── */
.lead-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.65);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.lead-modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.lead-modal {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  max-width: 460px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(.96);
  transition: transform .3s;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.lead-modal-overlay.open .lead-modal { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.lead-modal-top {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #1e3a5f);
  padding: 28px 28px 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.lead-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 16px;
  background: none; border: none;
  color: #94a3b8; font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer; line-height: 1;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.lead-modal-close:hover { color: #fff; }
.lead-modal-top h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.lead-modal-top p { font-size: .88rem; color: #94a3b8; margin: 0; }
.lead-modal-body { padding: 24px 28px; }
.lead-modal-benefits { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.lead-modal-benefits li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #374151;
  padding: 5px 0;
}
.lead-modal-benefits li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.lead-modal-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.lead-modal-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 11px 13px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  outline: none;
}
.lead-modal-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.lead-modal-footer {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
body.dark .lead-modal { background: var(--dm-surface); }
body.dark .lead-modal-body li { color: var(--dm-text); }

/* ── COOKIE CONSENT BANNER ── */
.cookie-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--navy2);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  z-index: 1500;
  font-size: .82rem;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.cookie-bar.visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.cookie-bar p { margin: 0; flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }
.cookie-bar a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-bar-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-cookie-accept {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.btn-cookie-decline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #94a3b8;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.btn-cookie-decline:hover { border-color: #94a3b8; color: #cbd5e1; }

/* ── FAQ ACCORDION (article pages) ── */
.faq-accordion { margin: 40px 0; }
.faq-accordion h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-left: 16px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.faq-accordion details {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-accordion summary {
  padding: 15px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background .2s;
  user-select: none;
}
.faq-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-accordion summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.faq-accordion details[open] summary { background: #f8fafc; }
.faq-accordion details[open] summary::after { content: '−'; }
.faq-accordion details p {
  padding: 0 20px 16px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.faq-accordion details a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── STICKY ARTICLE TOC ── */
.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 240px;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 24px 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.sticky-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: 86px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius2);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.sticky-toc h4 {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.sticky-toc ol { padding-left: 16px; }
.sticky-toc ol li { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: .83rem; }
.sticky-toc ol li a {
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.sticky-toc ol li a:hover { color: var(--gold2); }
.sticky-toc ol li a.toc-active {
  color: var(--gold2);
  font-weight: 700;
}
body.dark .sticky-toc { background: var(--dm-surface); border-color: var(--dm-border); }

/* ── HERO UPGRADE — split layout ── */
.hero-split {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a5f 55%, #0c4a6e 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 68px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-split::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(245,158,11,.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-split .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-split-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-split-text h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
}
.hero-split-text h1 span { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-split-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.hero-split-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-stats-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
}
.hero-stats-card .hsc-title {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-stat-rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.hero-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.hero-stat-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.hero-stat-row .app-name-h { font-size: .88rem; color: #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600; }
.hero-stat-row .app-cat-h { font-size: .72rem; color: #64748b; margin-top: 2px; }
.hero-stat-row .app-score-h {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE UPDATES ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sticky-toc { display: none; }
  .hero-split .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-split-visual { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .header-actions { gap: 6px; }
  .main-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar { display: none; }
  .featured-card { flex-direction: column; }
  .featured-image { width: 100%; height: 200px; }
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .quick-compare-table th:nth-child(4),
  .quick-compare-table td:nth-child(4),
  .quick-compare-table th:nth-child(5),
  .quick-compare-table td:nth-child(5) { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .lead-modal-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cookie-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-split { padding: 56px 0 48px; }
  .article-layout { padding: 20px 16px 48px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   TECH COMPARISON COMPONENTS — 2026-04
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Hub Hero */
.tech-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1a1f3a 55%, #0c2340 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 64px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.tech-hero::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 65% 40%, rgba(20,184,166,.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 70%, rgba(99,102,241,.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.tech-hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; text-align:center; max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; }
.tech-hero-eyebrow {
  display:inline-block; background:rgba(20,184,166,.15); color:#14b8a6;
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:5px 16px; border-radius:20px; margin-bottom:20px; border:1px solid rgba(20,184,166,.3);
}
.tech-hero-inner h1 { font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.4rem); font-weight:900; color:#fff; line-height:1.12; margin-bottom:18px; letter-spacing:-.5px; }
.tech-hero-inner h1 span { color:var(--gold); }
.tech-hero-inner p { font-size:1.1rem; color:#94a3b8; max-width:600px; margin:0 auto 36px; line-height:1.7; }
.cat-filter-wrap { display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:40px; }
.cat-pill {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color:#94a3b8; font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600;
  padding:8px 20px; border-radius:24px; cursor:pointer; transition:all .2s;
}
.cat-pill:hover, .cat-pill.active { background:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); color:#0f172a; }

/* Hub Grid */
.compare-hub-section { padding:0 0 80px; background:var(--bg); }
.compare-hub-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:48px; }
.compare-card {
  background:var(--card-bg); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:20px;
  overflow:hidden; transition:box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
  text-decoration:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.compare-card:hover { box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.1); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.compare-card-top { padding:24px 20px 16px; background:var(--bg-alt); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.compare-vs-logos { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; flex:1; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.vs-logo-sm {
  width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:7px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; overflow:hidden;
}
.vs-logo-sm svg { width:20px; height:20px; }
.vs-dot { font-size:.65rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--text-muted); flex-shrink:0; }
.compare-cat-tag { font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.5px; text-transform:uppercase; padding:3px 9px; border-radius:10px; flex-shrink:0; }
.tag-ai { background:rgba(20,184,166,.12); color:#14b8a6; }
.tag-devices { background:rgba(245,158,11,.12); color:var(--gold); }
.tag-software { background:rgba(99,102,241,.12); color:#818cf8; }
.compare-card-body { padding:18px 20px 22px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.compare-card-body h3 { font-size:.97rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:7px; line-height:1.35; }
.compare-card-body p { font-size:.86rem; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.6; flex:1; margin-bottom:14px; }
.compare-card-verdict { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; font-size:.8rem; color:var(--text-muted); }
.verdict-winner-sm { background:rgba(245,158,11,.12); color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; font-size:.76rem; padding:2px 9px; border-radius:10px; }
.compare-card-cta {
  display:block; text-align:center; padding:11px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--blue));
  color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.86rem; text-decoration:none; transition:opacity .2s;
}
.compare-card-cta:hover { opacity:.9; }

/* Compare Article Hero */
.compare-hero {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a5f 60%, #0c2340 100%);
  padding:72px 0 56px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.compare-hero::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(245,158,11,.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.compare-hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; text-align:center; }
.compare-eyebrow {
  display:inline-block; background:rgba(245,158,11,.15); color:var(--gold);
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:5px 16px; border-radius:20px; margin-bottom:20px; border:1px solid rgba(245,158,11,.25);
}
.compare-hero-inner h1 { font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.8rem); font-weight:900; color:#fff; line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:-.4px; }
.compare-hero-inner h1 span { color:var(--gold); }
.compare-hero-inner .hero-sub { font-size:.97rem; color:#94a3b8; max-width:600px; margin:0 auto 36px; line-height:1.7; }
/* Direct container targeting — works with or without .compare-hero-inner wrapper */
.compare-hero h1 { font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.5vw,2.8rem); font-weight:900; color:#fff; line-height:1.15; margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:-.4px; }
.compare-hero h1 span { color:var(--gold); }
.compare-hero .hero-sub { font-size:.97rem; color:rgba(203,213,225,.85); max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 36px; line-height:1.7; }
.competitors-row { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:8px; }
.competitor-chip {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:14px; padding:12px 16px; min-width:130px;
}
.chip-logo { width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:9px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.chip-logo svg { width:26px; height:26px; }
.chip-name { font-size:.9rem; font-weight:700; color:#fff; }
.chip-score { font-size:.8rem; color:var(--gold); font-weight:600; }
.vs-separator { font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:900; color:rgba(255,255,255,.25); flex-shrink:0; }
.compare-updated { font-size:.8rem; color:#94a3b8; text-align:center; margin-top:10px; }
.compare-updated span { color:var(--gold); font-weight:600; }

/* Verdict Bar */
.verdict-bar { background:var(--bg-alt); padding:44px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.verdict-bar-inner { display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:stretch; }
.verdict-cell {
  background:var(--card-bg); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:12px;
  padding:16px 18px; text-align:center; min-width:150px; transition:box-shadow .2s;
}
.verdict-cell:hover { box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.verdict-cat { font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-muted); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.5px; margin-bottom:7px; }
.verdict-win { font-size:.88rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--text); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:5px; }
.winner-crown { font-size:.95rem; }

/* Scores */
.scores-section { padding:60px 0; background:var(--bg); }
.scores-section .section-title { text-align:center; margin-bottom:44px; }
.scores-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:22px; }
.score-panel { background:var(--card-bg); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:18px; padding:26px; }
.score-panel-header { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.score-panel-icon { font-size:1.3rem; }
.score-panel-title { font-size:.97rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); }
.score-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:110px 1fr 38px; gap:8px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:12px; }
.score-row:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.score-row-label { font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; }
.score-row-track { background:var(--border); border-radius:5px; height:7px; overflow:hidden; }
.score-row-fill { height:100%; border-radius:5px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,#14b8a6,#1d4ed8); }
.score-row-val { font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); text-align:right; }

/* Full Compare Table */
.full-compare-section { padding:60px 0; background:var(--bg-alt); }
.full-compare-section .section-title { text-align:center; margin-bottom:36px; }
.compare-table-wrap { overflow-x:auto; }
.full-compare-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:.88rem; }
.full-compare-table th { background:var(--navy); color:#fff; font-weight:700; padding:13px 15px; text-align:left; white-space:nowrap; }
.full-compare-table th:first-child { border-radius:10px 0 0 0; }
.full-compare-table th:last-child { border-radius:0 10px 0 0; }
.full-compare-table td { padding:11px 15px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text); vertical-align:middle; }
.full-compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom:none; }
.full-compare-table tr:hover td { background:var(--bg); }
.full-compare-table td:first-child { font-weight:600; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:.82rem; }
.check-yes { color:#14b8a6; font-weight:700; }
.check-no { color:#ef4444; font-weight:700; }
.check-partial { color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }
.best-tag { display:inline-block; background:rgba(245,158,11,.12); color:var(--gold); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; padding:2px 7px; border-radius:7px; margin-left:3px; }

/* Pros & Cons */
.pros-cons-section { padding:60px 0; background:var(--bg); }
.pros-cons-section .section-title { text-align:center; margin-bottom:36px; }
.pros-cons-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap:18px; }
.pros-cons-card { background:var(--card-bg); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; }
.pc-header { padding:16px 20px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.pc-logo { width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:7px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.pc-logo svg { width:20px; height:20px; }
.pc-name { font-size:.95rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--text); }
.pc-body { padding:16px 20px; }
.pc-section { margin-bottom:14px; }
.pc-section:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.pc-label { font-size:.72rem; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.5px; margin-bottom:7px; padding:3px 9px; border-radius:5px; display:inline-block; }
.pc-label.pros { background:rgba(20,184,166,.12); color:#14b8a6; }
.pc-label.cons { background:rgba(239,68,68,.1); color:#ef4444; }
.pc-list { list-style:none; }
.pc-list li { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:7px; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.5; padding:3px 0; }
.pc-list li::before { flex-shrink:0; font-size:.78rem; margin-top:2px; }
.pc-list.pros-list li::before { content:'✓'; color:#14b8a6; font-weight:700; }
.pc-list.cons-list li::before { content:'✗'; color:#ef4444; font-weight:700; }

/* Who Should Use */
.who-section { padding:52px 0; background:var(--bg-alt); }
.who-section .section-title { text-align:center; margin-bottom:32px; }
.who-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap:18px; }
.who-card { background:var(--card-bg); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:14px; padding:22px; }
.who-logo-wrap { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; margin-bottom:12px; }
.who-logo { width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:7px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.who-logo svg { width:20px; height:20px; }
.who-name { font-size:.9rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); }
.who-card h4 { font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.5px; margin-bottom:7px; }
.who-card ul { list-style:none; }
.who-card ul li { font-size:.86rem; color:var(--text-muted); padding:3px 0; line-height:1.5; }
.who-card ul li::before { content:'→ '; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }

/* Compare CTA banner */
.compare-cta-banner { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f172a,#1e3a5f); padding:52px 0; text-align:center; }
.compare-cta-banner h2 { font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.5vw,1.9rem); font-weight:800; color:#fff; margin-bottom:11px; }
.compare-cta-banner p { color:#94a3b8; margin-bottom:26px; max-width:480px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.cta-pill-group { display:flex; gap:11px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cta-pill-tech { background:var(--gold); color:#0f172a; font-weight:700; padding:12px 22px; border-radius:8px; text-decoration:none; font-size:.92rem; transition:background .2s,transform .15s; display:inline-block; }
.cta-pill-tech:hover { background:#fbbf24; transform:translateY(-1px); }
.cta-pill-outline { background:transparent; color:#fff; font-weight:600; padding:12px 22px; border-radius:8px; text-decoration:none; font-size:.92rem; border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); transition:border-color .2s; display:inline-block; }
.cta-pill-outline:hover { border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

/* Dark mode for new components */
body.dark .compare-card { background:var(--dm-surface); border-color:var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .compare-card-top { background:var(--dm-bg); }
body.dark .verdict-cell { background:var(--dm-surface); border-color:var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .score-panel { background:var(--dm-surface); border-color:var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .full-compare-table td { border-color:var(--dm-border); color:var(--dm-text); }
body.dark .full-compare-table tr:hover td { background:var(--dm-bg); }
body.dark .pros-cons-card { background:var(--dm-surface); border-color:var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .who-card { background:var(--dm-surface); border-color:var(--dm-border); }
body.dark .pc-header { border-color:var(--dm-border); }

/* Responsive compare */
@media (max-width:900px) {
  .compare-hub-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .scores-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .competitors-row { gap:10px; }
  .competitor-chip { min-width:120px; padding:10px 12px; }
}
@media (max-width:600px) {
  .compare-hub-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .verdict-bar-inner { flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .verdict-cell { min-width:auto; }
  .score-row { grid-template-columns:80px 1fr 34px; }
  .competitor-chip { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; min-width:90px; gap:6px; }
}