/*
Theme Name: TechToolsHQ v26
Theme URI: https://techtoolshq.com
Author: Himanshu Bhatt
Author URI: https://techtoolshq.com
Description: Custom WordPress theme for TechToolsHQ. Built for performance, readability, and tech reviews.
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: techtoolshq
*/


/* --- Core Styles --- */

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TechToolsHQ — Global Design System v2.0
   Single shared stylesheet · Light vibrant coral-orange theme
   Covers: header, footer, all components, all 11 pages
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── DESIGN TOKENS ─── */
:root {
  /* Brand Palette (Sky Blue) */
  --primary: #0284C7;
  --primary-dark: #0369A1;
  --primary-dim: #075985;
  --primary-light: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.10);
  --primary-glow: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
  --secondary: #475569;
  --secondary-dark: #334155;
  --secondary-light: rgba(71, 85, 105, 0.10);

  /* Surfaces (Clinical Whites & Grays) */
  --bg: #F8FAFC;
  --surface: #FFFFFF;
  --surface2: #F1F5F9;
  --surface3: #E2E8F0;

  /* Borders */
  --border: #E2E8F0;
  --border2: #CBD5E1;

  /* Text (Slate) */
  --text: #0F172A;
  --text2: #475569;
  --text3: #64748B;

  /* Status */
  --green: #059669;
  --green-light: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.10);
  --amber: #D97706;
  --amber-light: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.10);
  --red: #DC2626;
  --red-light: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.10);
  --blue: #2563EB;
  --blue-light: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.10);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* Radius (Sharper edges) */
  --r-xs: 4px;
  --r-sm: 6px;
  --r: 8px;
  --r-lg: 12px;
  --r-xl: 16px;
  --r-2xl: 24px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(26,21,18,0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 4px rgba(26,21,18,0.07), 0 1px 2px rgba(26,21,18,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,21,18,0.09), 0 2px 4px rgba(26,21,18,0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(26,21,18,0.11), 0 4px 12px rgba(26,21,18,0.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(26,21,18,0.13), 0 8px 20px rgba(26,21,18,0.07);
  --shadow-primary: 0 8px 28px rgba(255,107,53,0.32);
  --shadow-secondary: 0 8px 28px rgba(108,99,255,0.28);

  /* Easing */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ─── RESET ─── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 16px; }

/* ─── LAYOUT ─── */
.container-wide   { width: min(1320px, calc(100% - 64px)); margin-inline: auto; }
.container-medium { width: min(1120px, calc(100% - 64px)); margin-inline: auto; }
.container-narrow { width: min(760px,  calc(100% - 64px)); margin-inline: auto; }

/* ─── GRADIENT TEXT UTILITY ─── */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER / NAV
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255,251,248,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: 68px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.site-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--primary) 50%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Logo */
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255,107,53,0.35);
}
.logo-text { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--text); }
.logo-text span { color: var(--primary); }

/* Nav */
.site-nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px;
  position: relative; padding: 4px;
  background: var(--surface2); border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav-pill {
  position: absolute;
  height: calc(100% - 8px); top: 4px; left: 4px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: left 320ms var(--ease), width 320ms var(--ease), opacity 200ms ease;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; opacity: 0;
}
.nav-link {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text2);
  transition: color 0.2s; white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* Header Actions */
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── BUTTONS ─── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px; border-radius: var(--r); font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600; transition: all 0.22s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer; border: none; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-sm  { padding: 7px 14px;  font-size: 13px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); }
.btn-md  { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn-lg  { padding: 14px 28px; font-size: 15px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
.btn-xl  { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 16px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); }

.btn-primary { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255,107,53,0.28); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn-secondary { background: var(--secondary); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(108,99,255,0.28); }
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--secondary-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-secondary); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--text2); border: 1.5px solid var(--border2); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-light); }

.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border: 1.5px solid var(--primary); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary); }

/* ─── EYEBROW BADGE ─── */
.eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-light); border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,53,0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary);
  animation: dot-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dot-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

/* ─── SECTION LABELS ─── */
.section-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--primary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--text);
}
.section-sub {
  font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 10px; max-width: 600px;
}
.section-header {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 32px; gap: 20px;
}
.see-all-link {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.see-all-link:hover { gap: 9px; }

/* ─── AD PLACEHOLDER ZONES ─── */
.ad-slot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F4F0, #F2EBE4);
  border: 2px dashed var(--border2); border-radius: var(--r);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px; color: var(--text3);
  font-size: 11px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.ad-leaderboard  { width: 100%; height: 90px; max-width: 728px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ad-rectangle    { width: 100%; height: 250px; max-width: 300px; }
.ad-responsive   { width: 100%; height: 90px; }

/* ─── RATING BADGE ─── */
.rating-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  background: var(--amber-light); border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.2);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 3px 8px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--amber);
}

/* ─── CATEGORY LABEL (no pill, just text) ─── */
.cat-label {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--primary);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ─── CATEGORY TAGS (pill style, used in filter bars / sidebar) ─── */
.cat-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 20px;
}
/* 20 category colours */
.cat-ai           { color: #6C63FF; }
.cat-vpn          { color: #16A34A; }
.cat-computing    { color: #D97706; }
.cat-hosting      { color: #2563EB; }
.cat-productivity { color: #FF6B35; }
.cat-software     { color: #0891B2; }
.cat-dev          { color: #7C3AED; }
.cat-student      { color: #DB2777; }
.cat-creator      { color: #B45309; }
.cat-saas         { color: #DC2626; }
.cat-mobile       { color: #0D9488; }
.cat-gaming       { color: #EA580C; }
.cat-design       { color: #9333EA; }
.cat-learning     { color: #0284C7; }
.cat-finance      { color: #15803D; }
.cat-homeoffice   { color: #92400E; }
.cat-camera       { color: #6D28D9; }
.cat-travel       { color: #0E7490; }
.cat-audio        { color: #B91C1C; }
.cat-smart        { color: #374151; }
.cat-deals        { color: var(--red); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SLEEK EDITORIAL CARD  (matches screenshot design)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.article-card {
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.article-card:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* Thumbnail — square, rounded, warm gray */
.card-thumb {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  background: #EDE8E2;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.article-card:hover .card-thumb { transform: scale(1.02); }
.card-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.card-thumb-emoji {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 36px; opacity: 0.3;
}
.card-sponsored {
  position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,251,248,0.9); border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  border-radius: 4px; padding: 2px 7px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text3); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Card text area */
.card-body {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1;
}

/* Category label — orange, mono, caps */
.card-cat {
  font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 7px; display: block;
}

/* Title */
.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 7px; transition: color 0.2s;
}
.article-card:hover .card-title { color: var(--primary); }

/* Meta row: author · read time · date */
.card-meta {
  font-size: 10px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text3); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px;
}
.card-meta-sep { opacity: 0.45; }

/* Related links below */
.card-links {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 10px; margin-top: auto;
}
.card-link-item {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.4; transition: opacity 0.15s;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 1; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.card-link-item:hover { opacity: 0.7; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }

/* Legacy aliases kept for backwards compat */
.author-name { font-size: 10px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text3); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.read-time   { font-size: 10px; font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--text3); }
.author-avatar { display: none; }

/* ─── FEATURED MAIN CARD ─── */
.featured-main-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; transition: box-shadow 0.28s var(--ease);
}
.featured-main-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.featured-img-zone {
  height: 300px; position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E1640 0%, #0D1B3E 50%, #0A1628 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-img-zone img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.75; }
.featured-img-emoji { font-size: 80px; opacity: 0.2; position: absolute; }
.featured-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
}
.featured-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; z-index: 1;
}
.featured-body { padding: 28px; }
.article-meta-strip {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.meta-dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--border2); }
.meta-text { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text3); }
.featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.featured-excerpt { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* ─── SIDE ARTICLE CARD ─── */
.side-article-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.side-article-card:hover { border-color: var(--border2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateX(3px); }
.side-card-img {
  background: var(--surface3); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 30px; min-height: 92px; overflow: hidden;
}
.side-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.side-card-body { padding: 14px 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; justify-content: center; }
.side-card-cat { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--primary); }
.side-card-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--text); }
.side-card-meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text3); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* ─── AFFILIATE CTA BANNER ─── */
.affiliate-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px; color: #fff; margin: 24px 0;
}
.affiliate-cta-info {}
.affiliate-cta-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; opacity: 0.97; }
.affiliate-cta-sub { font-size: 12.5px; opacity: 0.7; margin-top: 2px; }
.btn-affiliate {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: #fff; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.btn-affiliate:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.32); }

/* ─── NEWSLETTER SECTION ─── */
.newsletter-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--secondary-light) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255,107,53,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.newsletter-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px; margin: 0 auto 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}
.newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.newsletter-sub { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 220px; padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r); border: 1.5px solid var(--border2);
  background: var(--surface); font-size: 15px; color: var(--text);
  outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-light); }
.newsletter-input::placeholder { color: var(--text3); }
.btn-subscribe {
  padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease); box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
  white-space: nowrap; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.btn-subscribe:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.newsletter-proof { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text3); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.newsletter-perks { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.perk-item { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text2); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-weight: 500; }
.perk-item svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; margin-bottom: 2px; stroke-width: 2.2px; color: var(--primary); }

/* ─── FOOTER ─── */
.site-footer { background: #141110; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); padding: 64px 0 0; }
.footer-top {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px; padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.footer-brand-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-logo-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px; color: #fff;
}
.footer-logo-text { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 18px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.footer-logo-text span { color: var(--primary); }
.footer-desc { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.social-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; text-decoration: none;
}
.social-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: rgba(255,107,53,0.12); }
.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-link { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.47); cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.2s; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-copy { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.footer-badges { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-badge {
  font-size: 11px; font-family: var(--font-mono); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INDEX PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-section { padding: 88px 0 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px; opacity: 0.5; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-glow-1 {
  position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -120px;
  width: 700px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255,107,53,0.10) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute; bottom: -80px; left: -100px;
  width: 600px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(108,99,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 12ch;
}
.hero-sub { font-size: 18px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 0; background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden; width: fit-content; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.stat-item { padding: 16px 28px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 11px; font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--text3); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Ad Strip */
.ad-strip { padding: 18px 0; background: var(--surface2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.ad-strip-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }

/* Category Quick-Nav */
.category-nav-section { padding: 20px 0; background: var(--surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.category-scroll {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
}
.cat-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px; background: var(--surface2);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 30px;
  white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text2); transition: all 0.18s var(--ease); flex-shrink: 0; text-decoration: none;
}
.cat-chip:hover, .cat-chip.active { border-color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary); }
.cat-chip svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; margin-bottom: -2px; stroke-width: 2.2px; }

/* Featured Section */
.featured-section { padding: 56px 0; }
.featured-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.featured-side-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }

/* Articles Grid — editorial 5-col default, fallback 3-col */
.articles-section { padding: 48px 0 72px; }
/* 5-column editorial feed (matches screenshot) */
.cards-grid-5 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
/* 3-col for other page uses */
.cards-grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.cards-grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }

/* Digital Product Banner */
.product-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-dark));
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 36px 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px; color: #fff; margin: 48px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.product-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -60%; right: -5%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.product-banner-text h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.product-banner-text p { font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.8; max-width: 380px; line-height: 1.65; }
.btn-product {
  background: #fff; color: var(--secondary); padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: var(--r);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.btn-product:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO (shared across Reviews, Best Picks, etc.)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero {
  padding: 56px 0 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px; opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.035em; line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 12px; max-width: 15ch;
}
.page-hero-sub { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text2); max-width: 580px; line-height: 1.75; }

/* Filter Bar */
.filter-bar-section { padding: 20px 0; background: var(--surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.filter-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; padding-bottom: 4px; }
.filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); background: var(--surface); color: var(--text2);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.filter-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; margin-bottom: 2px; stroke-width: 2.2px; }
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255,107,53,0.25);
}

/* Reviews Layout (main + sidebar) */
.reviews-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 36px; padding: 40px 0 72px; align-items: start;
}
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sidebar-top-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.sidebar-top-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; cursor: pointer; }
.sidebar-top-num { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); width: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: 1px; }
.sidebar-top-title { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.4; transition: color 0.2s; }
.sidebar-top-item:hover .sidebar-top-title { color: var(--primary); }

/* Search Bar */
.grid-search-wrap {
  position: relative; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.grid-search-input {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 16px 11px 44px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r);
  background: var(--surface); color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  outline: none; box-sizing: border-box;
}
.grid-search-input::placeholder { color: var(--text3); }
.grid-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-light);
}
.grid-search-icon {
  position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--text3); pointer-events: none;
}
.grid-search-clear {
  position: absolute; right: 12px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text3); border-radius: 50%; width: 22px; height: 22px;
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}
.grid-search-clear:hover { background: var(--border); color: var(--text); }
.grid-search-clear.visible { display: flex; }
.grid-no-results {
  display: none; text-align: center; padding: 48px 0;
  color: var(--text3); font-size: 15px;
}
.grid-no-results.visible { display: block; }
.grid-no-results strong { color: var(--text2); }

/* Pagination */

.pagination { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; padding: 32px 0; }
.page-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text2); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.page-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-light); }
.page-btn.active { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPARISONS PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.comparison-hero-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 36px 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
  margin: 36px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.vs-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text3); padding: 14px 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r);
  background: var(--surface2); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.comparison-tool-side { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
.comparison-tool-emoji { font-size: 52px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.comparison-tool-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.comparison-tool-sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text2); margin-top: 4px; }
.winner-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  background: var(--green-light); border: 1px solid rgba(22,163,74,0.2);
  color: var(--green); border-radius: 20px; padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono); margin-top: 8px;
}

.comparison-table { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; margin: 28px 0; }
.comparison-table-header { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr; background: var(--surface2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.comp-th {
  padding: 16px 20px; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.comp-th:last-child { border-right: none; }
.comp-th.winner-col { background: rgba(255,107,53,0.05); color: var(--primary); }
.comparison-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.comparison-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.comp-cell {
  padding: 13px 20px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text2);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.comp-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }
.comp-cell.feature-name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); font-size: 13px; }
.comp-cell.winner-col { background: rgba(255,107,53,0.025); font-weight: 600; }
.check-yes { color: var(--green); }
.check-no  { color: var(--red); }

.comparison-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 22px; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.comparison-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--border2); }
.comparison-vs-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tool-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm); padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
}
.comp-vs-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text3); background: var(--surface3); padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 6px;
}
.comparison-card-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.comparison-card-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text3); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* Request Form */
.request-form-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 40px; text-align: center; margin: 48px 0;
}
.form-input {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r); font-size: 15px; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--surface); outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.form-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-light); }
.form-input::placeholder { color: var(--text3); }
textarea.form-input { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; text-align: left; }
.form-label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text2); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BEST PICKS PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.best-picks-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 36px; padding: 40px 0 72px; align-items: start; }
.best-pick-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.best-pick-card:hover { border-color: var(--border2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateX(4px); }
.best-pick-card.top-pick { border-color: rgba(255,107,53,0.3); background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,107,53,0.03), var(--surface)); }
.pick-rank {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary); min-width: 52px; line-height: 1; opacity: 0.15;
}
.pick-rank.r1 { opacity: 0.9; }
.pick-rank.r2 { opacity: 0.5; }
.pick-rank.r3 { opacity: 0.3; }
.pick-emoji { font-size: 44px; min-width: 56px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.pick-content { flex: 1; }
.pick-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.pick-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.pick-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pick-price { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.pick-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 7px 14px;
  background: var(--primary-light); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,107,53,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary); transition: all 0.2s; text-decoration: none;
}
.pick-cta:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.best-picks-crown { display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; margin-right: 4px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DEALS PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.deals-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.deal-featured-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35, #E85A24);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 32px 36px; color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 36px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.deal-featured-strip::after {
  content: '🔥'; position: absolute; right: 180px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 80px; opacity: 0.15; pointer-events: none;
}
.deal-featured-text h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.deal-featured-text p { font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.82; max-width: 360px; }
.deal-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.deal-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--border2); }
.deal-img-zone {
  height: 155px; background: var(--surface3); display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 52px; position: relative;
}
.deal-discount-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: var(--red); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  padding: 4px 10px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.deal-best-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; background: var(--green); color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-xs); padding: 4px 9px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.deal-body { padding: 18px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.deal-cat { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.deal-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.deal-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.55; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.deal-price-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.deal-price-now { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); }
.deal-price-was { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text3); text-decoration: line-through; }
.deal-countdown {
  background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 9px 12px; margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px;
}
.countdown-label { font-size: 10.5px; font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--text3); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.countdown-timer { display: flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
.countdown-unit { background: var(--text); color: #fff; border-radius: 5px; padding: 3px 7px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }
.countdown-sep { color: var(--text3); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; }
.btn-get-deal {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px; background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: var(--r); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.btn-get-deal:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-hero {
  padding: 72px 0 60px; background: var(--surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px; opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none;
}
.trust-strip { display: flex; gap: 36px; margin-top: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trust-item {}
.trust-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.trust-label { font-size: 12px; font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--text3); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* Meet Reviewer */
.meet-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.meet-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.meet-photo-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.meet-photo-wrap {
  position: relative; width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--secondary-light));
  border: 3px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 72px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.meet-photo-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.meet-photo-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: 10px; background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono); text-transform: uppercase;
}
.meet-social-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; width: 100%; }
.meet-social-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text2); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.meet-social-link:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.meet-social-icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.meet-name-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.meet-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.meet-verified { background: var(--green-light); border: 1px solid rgba(22,163,74,0.2); color: var(--green); border-radius: 20px; padding: 4px 12px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.meet-handle { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text3); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.meet-bio { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.meet-skills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 18px 0 24px; }
.skill-tag {
  background: var(--surface2); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm); padding: 5px 12px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text2); transition: all 0.2s;
}
.skill-tag:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-light); }
.cred-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.cred-card { background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 16px; }
.cred-icon { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cred-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cred-desc { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.55; }

/* Process Steps */
.process-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--surface2); }
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.process-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px 22px; position: relative; transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.process-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.process-connector {
  position: absolute; top: 30px; right: -10px;
  width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--border2); z-index: 1;
}
.process-card:last-child .process-connector { display: none; }
.process-step { font-size: 10.5px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.process-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.process-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.65; }

/* Editorial Policy */
.policy-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.policy-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 28px; }
.policy-block { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 28px; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.policy-block:hover { border-color: var(--primary); }
.policy-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.policy-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.policy-text { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.75; }
.policy-text a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }

/* Category Grid */
.categories-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--surface2); }
.cat-rows-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; margin-top: 28px; }
.cat-news-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 16px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.cat-news-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; cursor: pointer; }
.cat-kicker { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--primary); }
.cat-thumb { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--surface3); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); }
.cat-news-col:hover .cat-thumb { transform: scale(1.03); }
.cat-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cat-title { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.45; transition: color 0.2s; }
.cat-news-col:hover .cat-title { color: var(--primary); }

/* Sponsorship / Contact CTA */
.contact-cta-section { padding: 72px 0; }
.contact-cta-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface2), var(--surface3));
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 48px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px;
}
.cta-heading { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.cta-sub { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text2); max-width: 540px; line-height: 1.75; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   START HERE PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.path-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 36px; }
.path-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.path-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.path-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.path-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.path-icon { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.path-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.path-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.path-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.path-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; text-decoration: none; transition: gap 0.2s; }
.path-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

.top-tools-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 36px; }
.top-tool-card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 20px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.22s var(--ease);
}
.top-tool-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.top-tool-emoji { font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.top-tool-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.top-tool-desc { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text3); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px; gap: 48px; padding: 56px 0 80px; align-items: start; }
.contact-form-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 40px; }
.contact-info-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 18px; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.contact-info-item:hover { border-color: var(--primary); }
.contact-info-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: var(--primary-light); border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,53,0.2); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-info-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-mono); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text3); letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-info-value { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.contact-info-value a { color: var(--primary); }
.sponsorship-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-light), var(--primary-light)); border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.2); border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 28px; margin-top: 16px; }
.sponsorship-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sponsorship-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sponsor-type-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sponsor-type { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text2); font-weight: 500; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEWSLETTER PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.newsletter-page-hero { padding: 80px 0 60px; text-align: center; background: var(--surface); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.newsletter-benefits { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin: 48px 0; }
.benefit-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 28px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.2s; }
.benefit-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.benefit-icon { font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.benefit-icon svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; color: var(--primary); stroke-width: 1.5px; }
.benefit-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.benefit-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.65; }
.issues-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.issue-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 20px; }
.issue-date { font-size: 11px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.issue-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.35; }
.issue-desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LEGAL PAGES
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.legal-page { padding: 64px 0 80px; }
.legal-last-updated { font-size: 13px; font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--text3); margin-bottom: 32px; padding: 10px 16px; background: var(--surface2); border-radius: var(--r-sm); border-left: 3px solid var(--primary); display: inline-block; }
.legal-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin: 36px 0 12px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.legal-content h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin: 24px 0 8px; }
.legal-content p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.legal-content ul { margin: 12px 0 20px 20px; list-style: disc; }
.legal-content li { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text2); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.legal-content a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.legal-alert { background: var(--amber-light); border: 1px solid rgba(217,119,6,0.2); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #92400E; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.fade-in-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-in { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease; }
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; }

/* Stagger delays */
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE NAV
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hamburger { display: none; width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border2); border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: transparent; cursor: pointer; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 5px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hamburger-line { width: 18px; height: 2px; background: var(--text2); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s; }
.mobile-nav-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(26,21,18,0.5); z-index: 998; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.mobile-nav-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.mobile-nav-drawer { position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; height: 100%; width: 280px; background: var(--surface); z-index: 999; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease); padding: 80px 32px 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.mobile-nav-drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav-link { display: block; padding: 14px 0; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text2); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); transition: color 0.2s; }
.mobile-nav-link.active, .mobile-nav-link:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.mobile-nav-close { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--border2); background: transparent; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; color: var(--text2); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .reviews-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; }
  .best-picks-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-connector { display: none; }
  .top-tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-nav { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cards-grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .cards-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .reviews-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .best-picks-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .deals-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .meet-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .comparison-hero-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .comparison-table-header, .comparison-row { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .cat-news-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .contact-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .newsletter-benefits { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .issues-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .path-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .product-banner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .top-tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container-wide, .container-medium, .container-narrow { width: calc(100% - 32px); }
  .site-header { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 36px; }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 16px; }
  .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; width: 100%; }
  .stat-item { flex: 1; min-width: 100px; padding: 12px 14px; }
  .cards-grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cards-grid-3, .cards-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .deals-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .newsletter-input { min-width: 100%; }
  .btn-subscribe { width: 100%; }
  .affiliate-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .comparison-table-header, .comparison-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .comp-th:first-child, .comp-cell:first-child { display: none; }
  .cat-news-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-strip { gap: 20px; }
  .top-tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .newsletter-benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cred-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .policy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 24px; }
  .deal-featured-strip { flex-direction: column; }
  .issues-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: 28px; }
  .comparison-hero-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .meet-photo-wrap { width: 160px; height: 160px; }
}
/* ─── STORE COMPONENTS ─── */
.product-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}
.product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.product-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.product-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.product-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.product-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text2);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.product-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 16px;
}
.product-price {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 18px;
}
.product-cta {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.product-card:hover .product-cta {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ─── UTILITIES ─── */
.text-primary   { color: var(--primary); }
.text-secondary { color: var(--secondary); }
.text-muted     { color: var(--text3); }
.font-mono      { font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.text-center    { text-align: center; }
.mt-4  { margin-top: 4px;  } .mt-8  { margin-top: 8px;  } .mt-12 { margin-top: 12px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; } .mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; } .mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; } .mt-64 { margin-top: 64px; }
.mb-8  { margin-bottom: 8px;  } .mb-12 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px; } .mb-24 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-32 { margin-bottom: 32px; } .mb-48 { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border-width: 0; }


/* ─── NATIVE PAGE TRANSITIONS ─── */
@view-transition {
  navigation: auto;
}


/* --- SWUP PAGE TRANSITIONS --- */
.transition-fade {
  transition: 0.3s opacity ease-in-out, 0.3s transform ease-in-out;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
html.is-animating .transition-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}