/* ============================================
   faceliftturkey.us — Design System
   Mobile-first, minimal, speed-optimized
   ============================================ */

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  /* Colors — bestplasticsurgery.co.uk UK palette (indigo-ink + rose/raspberry, distinct from every sibling site) */
  --c-primary: #33366B;
  --c-primary-light: #5C5F9B;
  --c-primary-dark: #1C1E3D;
  --c-accent: #A63E5C;
  --c-accent-light: #C97690;
  --c-teal: #3F6B52;
  --c-teal-light: #E8F0EA;
  --c-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --c-bg-alt: #F5F6F8;
  --c-bg-warm: #FAFAF7;
  --c-text: #1A1A2E;
  --c-text-light: #4A4A5A;
  --c-text-muted: #5B6470;
  --c-border: #E2E4E8;
  --c-border-light: #F0F1F3;
  --c-success: #16A34A;
  --c-warning: #D97706;
  --c-danger: #DC2626;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: "Figtree", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: "Newsreader", Georgia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --sp-xs: 0.25rem;
  --sp-sm: 0.5rem;
  --sp-md: 1rem;
  --sp-lg: 1.5rem;
  --sp-xl: 2rem;
  --sp-2xl: 3rem;
  --sp-3xl: 4rem;
  --sp-4xl: 6rem;

  /* Sizes */
  --max-w: 1200px;
  --max-w-content: 780px;
  --max-w-wide: 1000px;
  --header-h: 72px;
  --radius: 4px;
  --radius-lg: 8px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --shadow-nav: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--c-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }

/* Inline prose links: underline so they don't rely on color alone (WCAG 1.4.1) */
main p a,
main li a,
.ai-summary a,
.takeaways a,
.key-facts a,
.sources a,
.answer-summary a,
.article-body a {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
}
/* Exclude UI elements that already have visual affordance */
.btn,
.btn:hover,
main p a.btn,
main li a.btn,
.card a,
.toc-widget a,
.sidebar-related a,
.sidebar-consult a,
.footer-col a,
.main-nav a,
.mobile-nav a,
.breadcrumb a,
.logo {
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* --- Typography --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.65rem); margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); margin-top: var(--sp-2xl); margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.35rem); margin-top: var(--sp-xl); margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-top: var(--sp-lg); margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); font-family: var(--font-sans); }

/* Editorial rule accent — a short raspberry dash precedes H1/H2 text instead of
   relying on color alone, a distinct "journal kicker" treatment unique to this site */
h1::before,
h2::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
h1::before { width: 34px; height: 4px; margin-right: 14px; }
h2::before { width: 24px; height: 3px; margin-right: 10px; }

p { margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); max-width: 70ch; }
ul, ol { margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); padding-left: var(--sp-xl); }
li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-xs); }
strong { font-weight: 600; }
hr { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border); margin: var(--sp-2xl) 0; }

/* --- Layout --- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--sp-lg); }
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--max-w-content); }
.container--wide { max-width: var(--max-w-wide); }

/* --- Header --- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  height: var(--header-h);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-h);
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-lg);
}

.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.logo span { color: var(--c-accent); }

/* Desktop nav */
.main-nav { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--sp-xs);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

.main-nav > li { position: relative; }

.main-nav > li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.main-nav > li > a:hover,
.main-nav > li > a[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  color: var(--c-primary);
}

.nav-arrow {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
li:hover .nav-arrow,
li:focus-within .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-sm) 0;
  z-index: 200;
  list-style: none;
}

.main-nav > li:hover > .dropdown,
.main-nav > li:focus-within > .dropdown { display: block; }

.dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-lg);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.dropdown a:hover {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  color: var(--c-primary);
}

/* Header CTA */
.header-cta {
  display: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.header-cta:hover { background: var(--c-accent-light); color: #fff; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .header-cta { display: inline-block; }
}

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.menu-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.menu-toggle svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .menu-toggle { display: none; }
}

/* Mobile nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  top: var(--header-h);
  z-index: 99;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
}
.mobile-nav.is-open { display: block; }

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.mobile-nav-list > li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light); }
.mobile-nav-list > li > a,
.mobile-nav-list > li > button {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--sp-md) 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.mobile-nav-list > li > button .nav-arrow { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.mobile-nav-list > li > button[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.mobile-dropdown {
  display: none;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0 0 var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-md);
}
.mobile-dropdown.is-open { display: block; }
.mobile-dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--sp-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
}

.mobile-nav .header-cta {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--sp-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-md);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero {
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0 var(--sp-4xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-lg);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-xl);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  padding: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-md);
  background: var(--c-teal-light);
  color: var(--c-teal);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
}

/* --- Pillar Cards Grid --- */
.pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  margin: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .pillar-grid--3col { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.pillar-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pillar-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  color: var(--c-primary);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-sm);
}
.pillar-card h3 a { color: var(--c-primary-dark); }
.pillar-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }

.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.pillar-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: var(--sp-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-primary);
}
.pillar-card-link:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }
.pillar-card-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2.5; }

/* --- Section --- */
.section { padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--c-bg-alt); }
.section--warm { background: var(--c-bg-warm); }

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2xl);
}
.section-header h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.section-header p {
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: var(--sp-sm) auto 0;
}

/* --- Trust Bar --- */
.trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trust-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--c-teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Content Article Layout --- */
.article-header {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0 var(--sp-lg);
}

/* Mobile: reorder article header children so TOC appears right after title+meta */
@media (max-width: 1059px) {
  .article-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .article-header h1          { order: 1; }
  .article-header .article-meta { order: 2; }
  .article-header .toc-mobile { order: 3; }
  .article-header .ai-summary { order: 4; }
  .article-header .answer-summary { order: 5; }
  .article-header .placeholder-img { order: 6; }
  .article-header .key-facts  { order: 7; }
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}

.article-meta > span:not(:first-child)::before {
  content: "•";
  margin-right: var(--sp-md);
  color: var(--c-border);
}

.article-meta .reviewer {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-xs);
  color: var(--c-teal);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.article-body h2 { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light); padding-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }

.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
  margin: var(--sp-lg) 0;
  background: var(--c-bg-warm);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Key Facts — "spec sheet" strip: flat, top/bottom-ruled, two-column label/value grid
   (no full tint box) so it reads as structured data rather than another prose card */
.key-facts {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--c-teal);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: var(--sp-lg) 0;
  margin: var(--sp-lg) 0;
}
.key-facts h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-md);
}
.key-facts ul {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-xl);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.key-facts li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-left: var(--sp-md);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--c-teal-light);
}
.key-facts li strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--c-teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .key-facts ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Answer-first summary — flush pull-quote: no radius, serif italic, so it can never be
   mistaken for the rounded ai-summary card above it */
.answer-summary {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: var(--c-bg-warm); /* fallback for browsers without color-mix() */
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-accent) 6%, white);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
}

/* FAQ Section — plain row-list accordion; its affordance is weight/colour + chevron only,
   deliberately borrowing none of the box/rule treatments used above */
.faq-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--sp-md) 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-question { color: var(--c-primary-dark); }
.faq-question svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  margin-left: var(--sp-md);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-question svg { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--c-accent); }
.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 0 var(--sp-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer { display: block; }

/* Native <details>/<summary> FAQ (no-JS, semantic; kept visually identical) */
details.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light); }
details.faq-item > summary.faq-question {
  list-style: none;
  padding: var(--sp-md) 0;
}
details.faq-item > summary.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
details.faq-item > summary.faq-question::marker { content: ""; }
details.faq-item[open] > summary.faq-question { color: var(--c-primary-dark); }
details.faq-item[open] > summary.faq-question .faq-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--c-accent); }
details.faq-item > .faq-answer { display: block; padding: 0 0 var(--sp-md); }
details.faq-item .faq-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  margin-left: var(--sp-md);
}

/* Article hero-subtitle / lede */
.article-lede {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-lg);
  max-width: 720px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin: var(--sp-lg) 0; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.table-wrap table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  min-width: 500px;
}
.table-wrap th {
  background: var(--c-primary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--sp-md);
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.table-wrap td {
  padding: var(--sp-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.table-wrap tr:hover td { background: var(--c-bg-alt); }

/* Sources — formal bibliography register: no box, just a top rule and dense serif type,
   distinct from every casual bulleted list on the page */
.sources {
  margin-top: var(--sp-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2xl);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--c-primary-dark);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: var(--sp-lg) 0 0;
}
.sources h3 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.sources h3::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: currentColor;
  -webkit-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
  mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 3h6a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v14a3 3 0 0 0-3-3H2z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M22 3h-6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v14a3 3 0 0 1 3-3h7z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sources ol {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: src;
}
.sources ol li {
  counter-increment: src;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4em;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}
.sources ol li::before {
  content: '[' counter(src) ']';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 2.2em;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}
.sources li:target {
  background: rgba(166, 62, 92, 0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  margin-left: -8px;
}
.sources a {
  color: var(--c-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.sources a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--c-primary); }

/* Inline citation marker — small teal pill so it's obviously clickable but stays subtle
   next to regular underlined inline links */
.cite {
  font-size: 0.7em;
  vertical-align: super;
  line-height: 0;
  margin-left: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cite a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 1.5em;
  padding: 0.15em 0.4em;
  background: var(--c-teal-light);
  color: var(--c-teal);
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.cite a:hover {
  background: var(--c-teal);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Key Takeaways — closing summary: warm-neutral tint, no border/spine, custom square
   bullets so it reads distinct from the bulleted ai-summary card at the top of the page */
.takeaways {
  background: var(--c-bg-warm);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-xl);
  margin: var(--sp-2xl) 0;
}
.takeaways h3 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.takeaways ul { margin: 0; list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.takeaways li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.3em;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.takeaways li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.5em;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --- Read More Link --- */
.read-more {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  background: var(--c-teal-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-teal);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-lg);
  margin: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.read-more::before {
  content: "→";
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.read-more:hover {
  background: #D9E9DE;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
}

/* --- Breadcrumb --- */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}
.breadcrumb li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.breadcrumb li:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  margin-left: 6px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.breadcrumb a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }
.breadcrumb__home { flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; top: -1px; }
.breadcrumb li:last-child {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Guides Category Page --- */
.guides-category { margin-bottom: var(--sp-3xl); }
.guides-category__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--c-primary);
}
.guides-category__title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  margin: 0;
}
.guides-category__count {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.guides-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}
@media (min-width: 560px) {
  .guides-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .guides-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.guide-card {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.guide-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Card thumbnail image area */
.guide-card__thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-dark) 0%, var(--c-primary-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.guide-card__thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.guide-card__thumb-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.guide-card__thumb-placeholder svg { opacity: 0.4; }

/* Tag badge overlaid on thumb */
.guide-card__tag-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.6rem;
  left: 0.6rem;
}

.guide-card__body {
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.guide-card__title {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-sm);
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.guide-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.guide-card__title a:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }
.guide-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.guide-card__read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-top: var(--sp-md);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.guide-card__read:hover { color: var(--c-primary-light); }
.guide-card__read svg { transition: transform 0.15s; }
.guide-card__read:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* tag colours */
.guide-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}
.guide-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-sm);
}
.guide-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--c-text-light); margin: 0; }

/* --- CTA Banner --- */
.cta-banner {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) var(--sp-lg);
  background: var(--c-primary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: var(--sp-2xl) 0;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin-top: 0; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin: 0 auto var(--sp-lg); }
.cta-banner .btn { background: var(--c-accent); color: #fff; }
.cta-banner .btn:hover { background: var(--c-accent-light); }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--c-primary-light); color: #fff; }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--c-primary); border: 1.5px solid var(--c-primary); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }

/* --- Footer --- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--c-primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-2xl);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
}

.footer-col h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.footer-col a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.85rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-lg);
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  max-width: none;
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  margin-top: var(--sp-md);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* --- Table of Contents (Sticky, for pillar pages) --- */
.toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--sp-lg));
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - var(--sp-2xl));
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.toc h4 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.toc ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.toc li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.toc a { color: var(--c-text-light); transition: color 0.15s; }
.toc a:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }

.content-with-toc {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .content-with-toc { grid-template-columns: 1fr 240px; }
}

/* --- Placeholder images --- */
.placeholder-img {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  border: 2px dashed var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  min-height: 200px;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
  text-align: center;
}
.placeholder-img svg { opacity: 0.35; }
.placeholder-img span { opacity: 0.6; font-size: 0.8rem; }

.placeholder-img--hero {
  min-height: 340px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .placeholder-img--hero { min-height: 420px; } }

.placeholder-img--banner {
  min-height: 220px;
  border-radius: 0;
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.placeholder-img--card {
  min-height: 160px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
  border-bottom: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.placeholder-img--inline {
  min-height: 260px;
  margin: var(--sp-lg) 0;
}

.placeholder-img--small {
  min-height: 140px;
  margin: var(--sp-md) 0;
}

.placeholder-img--square {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  min-height: unset;
  width: 100%;
}

/* --- Reserved Image Slots: featured-image (hero) / article-image (inline) ---
   Fixed aspect-ratio boxes reserve layout space up front so pages don't
   shift (CLS) once real photography is added, and don't look broken or
   empty in the meantime. A muted uppercase label sits behind the <img> via
   ::before; the <img> renders on top (z-index) and fully covers the label
   once a real file loads. Markup: <figure class="featured-image"><img ...
   width="1200" height="630" fetchpriority="high"></figure> for the hero,
   <figure class="article-image"><img ... width="680" height="300"
   loading="lazy"></figure> for inline body images. */
.featured-image,
.article-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-bg-alt), var(--c-border-light));
}
.featured-image {
  aspect-ratio: 1200 / 630;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-xl);
}
.article-image {
  aspect-ratio: 680 / 300;
  margin: var(--sp-lg) 0;
}
.featured-image::before,
.article-image::before {
  content: "Illustration";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.featured-image img,
.article-image img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Full-width image band between sections */
.img-band {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.img-band .placeholder-img {
  border-radius: 0;
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  min-height: 240px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .img-band .placeholder-img { min-height: 320px; } }

/* Two-column image + text layout */
.img-text-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
  align-items: center;
  margin: var(--sp-2xl) 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .img-text-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .img-text-row--reverse .img-text-row__img { order: 2; }
  .img-text-row--reverse .img-text-row__text { order: 1; }
}
.img-text-row__img .placeholder-img { min-height: 280px; margin: 0; }
.img-text-row__text h2 { margin-top: 0; }

/* Pillar card with image */
.pillar-card--has-img { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.pillar-card--has-img .pillar-card__body { padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-xl) var(--sp-xl); }
.pillar-card__thumb {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-bg-alt), var(--c-border-light));
}
.pillar-card__thumb::before {
  content: "Illustration";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.pillar-card__thumb img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }
/* Note: .pillar-card__cover is applied directly to the <img> element (no
   figure/div wrapper), so the ::before muted-label trick used elsewhere on
   this page can't render reliably on it (pseudo-elements are not consistently
   supported on replaced elements like <img> across browsers). It still gets
   the aspect-ratio lock + gradient background so the slot reserves space and
   the fallback color shows through before/if a real photo is loaded. */
.pillar-card__cover {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-bg-alt), var(--c-border-light));
}
.img-text-row__img img,
.img-band img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.img-band img { border-radius: 0; max-height: 400px; object-fit: cover; }

/* --- Utility --- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-muted { color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0;
  margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

/* --- Article with Sidebar Layout --- */
.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  padding-top: 0;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 1060px) {
  .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 700px) 300px;
  }
}

.article-main { min-width: 0; }

/* Sidebar */
.article-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-2xl);
}
@media (min-width: 1060px) {
  .article-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-h) + var(--sp-lg));
    align-self: start;
  }
}

/* TOC in sidebar — quiet structural nav: no card, just a thin rule so it never competes
   visually with the content blocks it links to */
.toc-widget {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: var(--sp-sm) 0 var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-lg);
}
.toc-widget__title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-xs);
}
.toc-widget ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  counter-reset: toc-counter;
}
.toc-widget li {
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.toc-widget a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.toc-widget a:hover {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  color: var(--c-primary);
}
.toc-widget a.toc-active {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  color: var(--c-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--c-primary);
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.toc-widget a .toc-num {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  min-width: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Mobile TOC accordion */
.toc-mobile {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.toc-mobile__toggle {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  gap: var(--sp-md);
}
.toc-mobile__toggle svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.toc-mobile.is-open .toc-mobile__toggle svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.toc-mobile__body {
  display: none;
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
  background: var(--c-bg);
}
.toc-mobile.is-open .toc-mobile__body { display: block; }
.toc-mobile__body ol { margin: 0; padding-left: var(--sp-lg); }
.toc-mobile__body li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-xs); }
.toc-mobile__body a { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--c-primary); }
/* toc-mobile__list variant (used in newer pages) */
.toc-mobile__list {
  display: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  list-style: decimal;
}
.toc-mobile.is-open .toc-mobile__list { display: block; }
.toc-mobile__list li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-xs); }
.toc-mobile__list a { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--c-primary); }
@media (min-width: 1060px) {
  .toc-mobile { display: none; }
}

/* AI Summary Box — rounded card with a thick indigo spine on the left edge (rather than
   an all-around border) so its shape language is distinct from the flush answer-summary
   pull-quote directly below it */
.ai-summary {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt); /* fallback for browsers without color-mix() */
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-primary) 6%, white);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--c-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-xl);
  margin: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}
.ai-summary__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.ai-summary__header svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ai-summary ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: var(--sp-xl);
}
.ai-summary li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ai-summary li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Sidebar consultation widget — the one dark card on the page; a thin rose top accent
   is the only polish added, keeping its "dark CTA in a light sidebar" identity intact */
.sidebar-consult {
  background: var(--c-primary-dark);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  text-align: center;
}
.sidebar-consult__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-md);
}
.sidebar-consult__icon svg {
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  stroke: white; fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.sidebar-consult h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.sidebar-consult p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-md);
  max-width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.sidebar-consult ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-lg);
  text-align: left;
}
.sidebar-consult li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.sidebar-consult li svg {
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--c-accent-light); fill: none; stroke-width: 2.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.sidebar-consult .btn--consult {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.sidebar-consult .btn--consult:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent-light);
  color: #fff;
}
.sidebar-consult .btn--outline-white {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: var(--sp-sm);
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.sidebar-consult .btn--outline-white:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Sidebar related widget */
.sidebar-related {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sidebar-related__title,
.sidebar-related h4 {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-lg);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.sidebar-related ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.sidebar-related li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  margin: 0;
}
.sidebar-related li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-related a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-lg);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.sidebar-related a:hover {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  color: var(--c-primary);
}
/* Arrow added via CSS — no need for inline SVGs */
.sidebar-related a::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--c-text-muted);
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--c-text-muted);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: border-color 0.15s;
}
.sidebar-related a:hover::after {
  border-color: var(--c-primary);
}
.sidebar-related a svg { display: none; }

/* --- Print --- */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .menu-toggle, .header-cta, .toc, .article-sidebar { display: none; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
}

/* ============================================
   About Page
   ============================================ */

/* Sub-nav — pill tabs linking the About-family pages (Who We Are / Editorial
   Standards / Reviewers / How We Make Money / Contact) so a visitor landing
   on any one of them can jump laterally to the others */
.about-subnav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: var(--sp-lg) 0 0;
}
.about-subnav a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.about-subnav a:hover { background: var(--c-teal-light); color: var(--c-teal); border-color: var(--c-teal-light); }
.about-subnav a.is-active {
  background: var(--c-primary);
  border-color: var(--c-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Hero */
.about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-dark) 0%, var(--c-primary) 60%, var(--c-primary-light) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='20'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .about-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.about-hero__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.about-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.about-hero .hero-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.about-hero__lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
}
.about-hero__badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-sm); }
.about-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.about-hero__img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.about-hero__img::before {
  content: "Photo";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.about-hero__img img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Stats row */
.about-stats {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.about-stats__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .about-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.about-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-md);
}
.about-stat__num {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.about-stat__label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); }

/* Mission section */
.about-mission { padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0; }
.about-mission__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .about-mission__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.about-mission__img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-teal-light) 0%, #E9E9F5 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-mission__img::before {
  content: "Illustration";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.about-mission__img img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.about-mission__text h2 { margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg); }
.about-mission__text p { color: var(--c-text-light); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); }

/* Principles */
.about-principles {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0;
}
.about-principles__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  margin-top: var(--sp-2xl);
}
@media (min-width: 560px) { .about-principles__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .about-principles__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.about-principle {
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.about-principle__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--c-teal-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  color: var(--c-teal);
}
.about-principle h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.about-principle p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* Team / Reviewer cards */
.about-team { padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0; }
.about-team__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  margin-top: var(--sp-2xl);
}
@media (min-width: 560px) { .about-team__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .about-team__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.about-person {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.about-person:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.about-person__photo {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E9E9F5 0%, var(--c-teal-light) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.7rem; text-align: center;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.about-person__photo::before {
  content: "Photo";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.about-person__photo img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.about-person__body { padding: var(--sp-lg); }
.about-person__name { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.about-person__title { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--c-teal); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.about-person__bio { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.about-person__certs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: var(--sp-md);
}
.about-person__cert {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  color: var(--c-primary);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Transparency / How we make money */
.about-transparency {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-primary-light) 0%, var(--c-primary) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
  position: relative;
}
.about-transparency::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.about-transparency h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg); }
.about-transparency p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: var(--sp-md); }
.about-transparency a { color: var(--c-accent-light); }
.about-transparency__links {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-md);
  margin-top: var(--sp-xl);
}
.about-transparency__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.about-transparency__link:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }

/* ============================================
   Floating WhatsApp / CTA Buttons
   Desktop: floating pill on right
   Mobile: fixed bar at bottom
   ============================================ */

/* Desktop — only WhatsApp pill, right side */
.float-wa {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 2rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.float-wa__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}
.float-wa__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}
.float-wa__whatsapp {
  background: #0F7A35;
  color: #fff;
}
.float-wa__whatsapp svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Hide call button on desktop */
.float-wa__call { display: none; }

/* Mobile — full-width bar at bottom */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .float-wa {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem calc(0.6rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    background: #1C1E3D;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 0;
  }
  .float-wa__btn {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .float-wa__btn:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
  .float-wa__call {
    display: inline-flex;
    background: #2E3159;
    color: #fff;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
  }
  /* Add bottom padding to body so content isn't hidden behind bar */
  body { padding-bottom: 72px; }
}

/* ============================================
   Cookie Consent Banner
   ============================================ */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  left: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 440px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--c-primary);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(28, 30, 61, 0.15);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.1rem;
  z-index: 999;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  animation: cookieSlideUp 0.4s ease-out;
}
.cookie-banner[hidden] { display: none; }
@keyframes cookieSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.cookie-banner__title {
  display: block;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cookie-banner__text p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
}
.cookie-banner__text a {
  color: var(--c-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.cookie-banner__text a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }
.cookie-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: 0.95rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.cookie-banner__btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s, transform 0.15s;
}
.cookie-banner__btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.cookie-banner__btn--reject {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--c-border);
  color: var(--c-text-light);
}
.cookie-banner__btn--reject:hover {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.cookie-banner__btn--accept {
  background: var(--c-primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.cookie-banner__btn--accept:hover {
  background: var(--c-primary-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .cookie-banner {
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    bottom: calc(80px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    max-width: none;
    padding: 1rem 1rem 0.95rem;
  }
  .cookie-banner__actions {
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .cookie-banner__btn { flex: 1; }
}

/* ============================================
   Lead Capture — scroll modal + left tab
   ============================================ */

.lead-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.lead-modal[hidden] { display: none; }

.lead-modal__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(28, 30, 61, 0.62);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}

.lead-modal__panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 2rem);
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(28, 30, 61, 0.28);
  animation: leadModalIn 0.35s ease-out;
}
@keyframes leadModalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.98); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.lead-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.lead-modal__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

.lead-modal__header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary) 0%, var(--c-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
}
.lead-modal__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(201, 118, 144, 0.25);
  color: var(--c-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 118, 144, 0.45);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.lead-modal__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}
.lead-modal__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  margin: 0;
}
.lead-modal__subtitle--short { display: none; }

.lead-modal__body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.lead-form__field {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.lead-form__field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.lead-form__optional {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}
.lead-form__field input,
.lead-form__field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.72rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.lead-form__field textarea { resize: vertical; }
.lead-form__field input:focus,
.lead-form__field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(92, 95, 155, 0.12);
}
.lead-form__field input.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--c-danger);
}

.lead-form__hp {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lead-form__error {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--c-danger);
  margin: -0.25rem 0 0.65rem;
}

.lead-form__submit {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, transform 0.1s;
}
.lead-form__submit:hover { background: var(--c-accent-light); }
.lead-form__submit:active { transform: translateY(1px); }

.lead-form__privacy {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
}
.lead-form__privacy a {
  color: var(--c-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.lead-modal__trust {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
}
.lead-modal__trust li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.lead-modal__trust li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.lead-modal__trust li svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--c-teal);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.lead-modal__success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0.25rem;
}
.lead-modal__success-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 3.25rem;
  height: 3.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-teal-light);
  color: var(--c-teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.lead-modal__success h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--c-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.lead-modal__success p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

body.lead-modal-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* Left-edge tab — opens modal; avoids right-side WhatsApp conflict */
.lead-tab {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.55rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  background: var(--c-primary);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 4px 0 18px rgba(28, 30, 61, 0.22);
  transition: background 0.15s, transform 0.15s, padding-left 0.15s;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  text-orientation: mixed;
}
.lead-tab[hidden] { display: none; }
.lead-tab:hover {
  background: var(--c-primary-dark);
  padding-left: 0.7rem;
}
.lead-tab__icon {
  writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lead-tab__label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .lead-modal {
    padding: 0.85rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .lead-modal__panel {
    max-width: 340px;
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 7rem);
    border-radius: 12px;
    animation-name: leadModalIn;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(28, 30, 61, 0.24);
  }
  .lead-modal__close {
    top: 0.65rem;
    right: 0.65rem;
    width: 1.75rem;
    height: 1.75rem;
  }
  .lead-modal__header {
    padding: 1.1rem 1rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .lead-modal__badge {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  }
  .lead-modal__title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }
  .lead-modal__subtitle--full { display: none; }
  .lead-modal__subtitle--short {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  .lead-modal__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  .lead-modal__body {
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem 1rem;
  }
  .lead-form__field {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .lead-form__field label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  .lead-form__field input {
    padding: 0.58rem 0.7rem;
    font-size: 16px; /* prevents iOS zoom on focus */
  }
  .lead-form__submit {
    padding: 0.72rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  .lead-form__privacy {
    margin-top: 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  /* Trust bullets hidden on mobile — keeps card compact */
  .lead-modal__trust {
    display: none;
  }
  .lead-modal__success {
    padding: 0.25rem 0 0;
  }
  .lead-modal__success h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .lead-modal__success p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .lead-tab {
    top: auto;
    bottom: calc(88px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    transform: none;
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    flex-direction: row;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .lead-tab__icon { transform: none; }
  .lead-tab__label { font-size: 0.75rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .lead-modal { padding: 2rem; }
}


/* =========================================================
   Contact Form
   ========================================================= */
.contact-form {
  margin-top: var(--sp-xl);
  max-width: 640px;
}
.contact-form__hp {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  opacity: 0;
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.contact-form__field {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.contact-form__field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.contact-form__optional {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}
.contact-form__required {
  color: var(--c-accent);
}
.contact-form__field input,
.contact-form__field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.contact-form__field input:focus,
.contact-form__field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(51,54,107,0.1);
}
.contact-form__field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
}
.contact-form__error {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}
.contact-form__success[hidden] { display: none; }
.contact-form__success {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: var(--sp-md);
  padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg);
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #86efac;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: #166534;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — split data-panel hero, asymmetric bento grid, feature-splits,
   wave dividers, trust/guides split, QA grid. Deliberately distinct from the
   generic centered-hero template used elsewhere and from sibling sites,
   which lean on full-bleed photography we don't have real assets for yet —
   this layout is built to work with typographic/stat panels instead.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Split hero: text left, dark stat panel right (no photo required) --- */
.home-hero-split {
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0 var(--sp-2xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-bg-warm) 0%, var(--c-bg) 100%);
}
.home-hero-split__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .home-hero-split__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: var(--sp-3xl); }
}
.home-hero-split__text h1 { text-align: left; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-lg); max-width: 640px; }
.home-hero-split__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
}
.home-hero-split__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-md); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl); }
.home-hero-split__micro {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}
.home-hero-split__micro strong { color: var(--c-primary-dark); }

.stat-panel {
  background: var(--c-primary-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%; right: -20%;
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(166,62,92,0.35), transparent 70%);
}
.stat-panel__label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--c-accent-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  position: relative;
}
.stat-panel__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-md);
  position: relative;
}
.stat-panel__item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-panel__item:nth-child(odd) strong { color: #fff; }
.stat-panel__item:nth-child(even) strong { color: var(--c-accent-light); }
.stat-panel__item span { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.stat-panel__foot {
  margin-top: var(--sp-lg);
  padding-top: var(--sp-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  position: relative;
}

/* --- Editorial byline strip under hero --- */
.editorial-byline {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  background: var(--c-bg);
}
.editorial-byline__row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-lg);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-md) 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
}
.editorial-byline__row strong { color: var(--c-text); }
.editorial-byline__sep { color: var(--c-border); }

/* --- Asymmetric bento grid for procedures --- */
.bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 1040px) {
  .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .bento-grid__feature { grid-column: span 2; }
}
.bento-grid__feature { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.bento-grid__feature .pillar-card__thumb { aspect-ratio: 21 / 9; }
.bento-grid__feature h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }

/* --- Feature-split (alternating text/visual rows) --- */
.feature-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .feature-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .feature-split--reverse .feature-split__visual { order: 2; }
  .feature-split--reverse .feature-split__text { order: 1; }
}
.feature-split__text .section-tag { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.feature-split__text h2 { margin-top: 0; text-align: left; }
.feature-split__visual { position: relative; }
.feature-split__visual .featured-image { margin: 0; }
.price-chip-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-sm); margin: var(--sp-md) 0 var(--sp-lg); }
.price-chip {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  min-width: 130px;
}
.price-chip span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.price-chip strong { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--c-primary-dark); }
.mini-compare-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--sp-md);
  right: var(--sp-md);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: var(--sp-sm) var(--sp-md);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  z-index: 2;
}
.mini-compare-badge div { text-align: center; }
.mini-compare-badge span { display: block; font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.mini-compare-badge strong { font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--c-teal); font-size: 1.05rem; }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  background: none;
}

/* --- Wave divider between sections --- */
.wave-divider { line-height: 0; }
.wave-divider svg { width: 100%; height: 40px; display: block; }

/* --- Numbered EEAT-style credential cards --- */
.eeat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .eeat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.eeat-card {
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-teal);
  background: var(--c-teal-light);
}
.eeat-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--c-teal);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
}
.eeat-card h3 { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-xs); font-size: 1rem; }
.eeat-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--c-text-light); }

/* --- Trust / Latest-guides split section --- */
.trust-guides-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .trust-guides-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust-guides-split__col--divider { border-left: 1px solid var(--c-border); padding-left: var(--sp-2xl); }
}
.section-header--left { text-align: left; margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg); }
.section-header--left p { margin-left: 0; }

.link-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.link-list__item + .link-list__item { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-light); }
.link-list__item a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  padding: var(--sp-md) 0;
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.link-list__icon { flex-shrink: 0; stroke: var(--c-primary); }
.link-list__text { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.link-list__text strong { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--c-text); }
.link-list__text small { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.link-list__arrow { flex-shrink: 0; stroke: var(--c-text-muted); transition: transform 0.2s, stroke 0.2s; }
.link-list__item a:hover .link-list__arrow { stroke: var(--c-accent); transform: translateX(3px); }
.link-list__item a:hover .link-list__text strong { color: var(--c-accent); }

/* --- QA grid (homepage FAQ, card style — distinct from article accordion) --- */
.qa-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .qa-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .qa-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.qa-card {
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative;
}
.qa-card__mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.qa-card h3 { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-sm); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.qa-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--c-text-light); }

/* --- Final CTA banner (base .cta-banner styles already defined above near .btn) --- */
.cta-banner__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-md); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* --- Transparent-then-solid header, homepage only (.nav-is-transparent on <body>) --- */
.nav-is-transparent .site-header {
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-is-transparent .site-header .logo,
.nav-is-transparent .site-header .main-nav > li > a,
.nav-is-transparent .site-header .menu-toggle { color: #fff; }
.nav-is-transparent .site-header .logo span { color: var(--c-accent-light); }
.nav-is-transparent .site-header .menu-toggle { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.nav-is-transparent .site-header .menu-toggle svg { stroke: #fff; }
.nav-is-transparent .site-header .main-nav > li > a:hover,
.nav-is-transparent .site-header .main-nav > li > a[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
}
.nav-is-transparent .site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border-bottom-color: var(--c-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav-is-transparent .site-header.is-scrolled .logo,
.nav-is-transparent .site-header.is-scrolled .main-nav > li > a,
.nav-is-transparent .site-header.is-scrolled .menu-toggle { color: var(--c-text); }
.nav-is-transparent .site-header.is-scrolled .logo span { color: var(--c-accent); }
.nav-is-transparent .site-header.is-scrolled .menu-toggle { border-color: var(--c-border); }
.nav-is-transparent .site-header.is-scrolled .menu-toggle svg { stroke: var(--c-text); }
.nav-is-transparent .site-header.is-scrolled .main-nav > li > a:hover,
.nav-is-transparent .site-header.is-scrolled .main-nav > li > a[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: var(--c-bg-alt);
  color: var(--c-primary);
}

/* --- Full-bleed homepage hero (overlaps the transparent header) --- */
.home-hero-full {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--header-h));
  padding-top: var(--header-h);
  min-height: 620px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-dark) 0%, var(--c-primary) 60%, #4A2E45 100%);
}
.home-hero-full__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.home-hero-full__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.home-hero-full__scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,30,61,0.45) 0%, rgba(28,30,61,0.78) 100%);
}
.home-hero-full__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0 var(--sp-2xl); width: 100%; }
.home-hero-full__content { max-width: 680px; color: #fff; }
.home-hero-full__content h1 { color: #fff; text-align: left; max-width: none; }
.home-hero-full__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
}
.home-hero-full__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-md); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl); }
.home-hero-full__trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-lg); font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.home-hero-full__trust strong { color: #fff; }
.hero-badge--light { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); color: #fff; }
.btn--outline-light { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.btn--outline-light:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--c-primary-dark); }
.home-hero-full__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.home-hero-full__scroll svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; animation: home-hero-bounce 2s infinite; }
@keyframes home-hero-bounce { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(4px); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .home-hero-full { min-height: 560px; }
  .home-hero-full__scroll { display: none; }
}

/* --- Stat strip band directly under the hero --- */
.stat-strip { background: var(--c-bg-alt); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
.stat-strip__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}
@media (min-width: 760px) { .stat-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.stat-strip__item { text-align: center; }
.stat-strip__item strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--c-primary-dark); }
.stat-strip__item span { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE v2 — editorial refinements (chic, magazine-grade)
   Layered on top of the base .home-hero-full / .stat-strip / .bento-grid
   with `--v2` modifier hooks so nothing else regresses.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Hero: split layout with credential card ---- */
.home-hero-v2 {
  min-height: 720px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14152A 0%, #2A2C57 55%, #4A2E45 100%);
}
.home-hero-v2 .home-hero-full__scrim {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 25%, rgba(166,62,92,0.28), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(20,21,42,0.86) 0%, rgba(20,21,42,0.55) 55%, rgba(20,21,42,0.75) 100%);
}
.home-hero-v2__inner { padding: var(--sp-4xl) 0 var(--sp-3xl); }
.home-hero-v2__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .home-hero-v2__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.9fr; gap: var(--sp-3xl); }
}

/* Eyebrow with soft pulse */
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
}
.hero-eyebrow__pulse {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-accent-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,118,144,0.6);
  animation: hero-pulse 2.4s infinite;
}
@keyframes hero-pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,118,144,0.55); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(201,118,144,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,118,144,0); }
}

/* Hero title — magazine display */
.home-hero-v2__title {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.6vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-lg);
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.home-hero-v2__title::before { display: none; }
.home-hero-v2__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--c-accent-light);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.home-hero-v2__lead {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
}
.home-hero-v2__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-md); }

/* Buttons — pill + ghost variants */
.btn--pill { border-radius: 100px; padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; }
.btn--pill svg { transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.btn--pill:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn--ghost-light {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn--ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* Credential card — sits right of hero */
.hero-credential-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAFAF7 100%);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: var(--sp-xl) var(--sp-xl) var(--sp-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 12px 25px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  color: var(--c-text);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-credential-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-teal) 0%, var(--c-primary) 50%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
}
.hero-cc__ribbon {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  background: rgba(166,62,92,0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}
.hero-cc__head {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}
.hero-cc__seal {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke: var(--c-teal);
  padding: 6px;
  background: var(--c-teal-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-sizing: content-box;
}
.hero-cc__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-cc__meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); margin: 0; }
.hero-cc__facts {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-cc__facts li { margin: 0; }
.hero-cc__facts strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero-cc__facts sup { color: var(--c-accent); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; margin-left: 1px; }
.hero-cc__facts span { display: block; font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-top: 6px; }
.hero-cc__foot {
  padding-top: var(--sp-md);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--c-border);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}
.hero-cc__foot span { display: block; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hero-cc__foot em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-primary-dark); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

/* ---- Stat strip refinement ---- */
.stat-strip--v2 {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--c-bg-alt) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.stat-strip--v2 .stat-strip__grid {
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0;
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-strip--v2 .stat-strip__item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-lg);
  position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .stat-strip--v2 .stat-strip__item + .stat-strip__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1px; height: 60%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--c-border) 30%, var(--c-border) 70%, transparent);
  }
}
.stat-strip__kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-strip--v2 .stat-strip__item strong {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-strip--v2 .stat-strip__item span:last-child {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ---- Refined section header (with subtle ornament rule) ---- */
.section-header--v2 { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2xl); }
.section-header--v2 .section-tag {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.section-header--v2 h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.15rem);
  margin-top: var(--sp-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.section-header--v2 h2::before { display: none; }
.section-header--v2 h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 42px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  margin: var(--sp-md) auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.section-header--v2 p {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: var(--sp-md) auto 0;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ---- Procedures section ---- */
.section--procedures { padding: var(--sp-4xl) 0 var(--sp-3xl); }
.bento-grid--v2 { gap: var(--sp-xl); }
.bento-grid--v2 .pillar-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.25s;
  background: #fff;
}
.bento-grid--v2 .pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -16px rgba(28,30,61,0.18), 0 6px 14px -6px rgba(28,30,61,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(166,62,92,0.25);
}
.bento-grid--v2 .pillar-card__thumb { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.bento-grid--v2 .pillar-card__thumb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,21,42,0) 55%, rgba(20,21,42,0.35) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pillar-card__chip {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--sp-md); left: var(--sp-md);
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.bento-grid--v2 .pillar-card__body { padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-xl) var(--sp-xl); }
.bento-grid--v2 .pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.bento-grid--v2 .pillar-card h3::before { display: none; }
.bento-grid--v2 .pillar-card p {
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.bento-grid--v2 .pillar-card-link {
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.bento-grid--v2 .bento-grid__feature h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.bento-grid--v2 .bento-grid__feature p { font-size: 0.98rem; }

/* ---- Credentials timeline ---- */
.section--credentials {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-teal-light) 0%, #F4F9F5 100%);
  padding-top: var(--sp-3xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-3xl);
}
.cred-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .cred-timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-xl); } }
.cred-step {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--sp-lg) var(--sp-xl);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(63,107,82,0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(63,107,82,0.05);
  color: var(--c-text);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s;
}
.cred-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(63,107,82,0.2);
  border-color: var(--c-teal);
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.cred-step__num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-teal);
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 46px;
  padding: 8px 0 0;
  position: relative;
}
.cred-step__num::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -8px;
  width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-teal);
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.cred-step__body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cred-step__body h3::before { display: none; }
.cred-step__body p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.cred-step__link {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ---- Feature-split polish (costs / NHS blocks) ---- */
.feature-split__text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.05rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.feature-split__text h2::before { display: none; }
.feature-split__text h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 42px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: var(--sp-md);
}
.feature-split__visual .featured-image {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 45px -18px rgba(28,30,61,0.28), 0 8px 15px -6px rgba(28,30,61,0.12);
}
.price-chip {
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.price-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--c-accent-light); }
.mini-compare-badge {
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: var(--sp-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px -10px rgba(28,30,61,0.18);
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.mini-compare-badge strong { font-size: 1.15rem; }

/* ---- QA cards polish ---- */
.qa-card {
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #FAFAF7 100%);
}
.qa-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(28,30,61,0.14); border-color: rgba(166,62,92,0.3); }
.qa-card__mark {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -3px rgba(166,62,92,0.4);
}
.qa-card h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.qa-card h3::before { display: none; }

/* ---- EEAT card fallback (unused now but kept clean) ---- */
.eeat-card h3::before { display: none; }

/* ---- Final CTA v2 ---- */
.section--final-cta { padding: var(--sp-4xl) 0; }
.cta-banner--v2 {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) var(--sp-xl);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(166,62,92,0.35), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(63,107,82,0.30), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #14152A 0%, #2A2C57 60%, #4A2E45 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(28,30,61,0.45);
}
.cta-banner--v2::before,
.cta-banner--v2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner--v2::before { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: rgba(201,118,144,0.18); top: -80px; right: -60px; }
.cta-banner--v2::after { width: 220px; height: 220px; background: rgba(63,107,82,0.20); bottom: -70px; left: -50px; }
.cta-banner__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-banner--v2 h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-md);
  max-width: 640px;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-banner--v2 h2::before { display: none; }
.cta-banner--v2 p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-xl);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-banner--v2 .cta-banner__actions {
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-banner--v2 .btn--primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.cta-banner--v2 .btn--primary:hover { background: var(--c-accent-light); color: #fff; }
.cta-banner__pillars {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--sp-2xl) auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-banner__pillars li { position: relative; padding-left: 16px; }
.cta-banner__pillars li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-accent-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(201,118,144,0.6);
}

/* ---- Small responsive adjustments ---- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .home-hero-v2__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.6rem); }
  .hero-credential-card { padding: var(--sp-lg); }
  .hero-cc__facts strong { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .cta-banner--v2 { padding: var(--sp-2xl) var(--sp-lg); }
  .cred-step { padding: var(--sp-md) var(--sp-lg); gap: var(--sp-md); }
  .cred-step__num { font-size: 1.4rem; min-width: 36px; }
}

/* Trust/latest guides split — soften divider */
.trust-guides-split__col--divider { border-left-color: var(--c-border-light) !important; }
.link-list__item a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }

/* ---- Hero single-column (credential card removed) ---- */
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .home-hero-v2__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.home-hero-v2 { min-height: 640px; }
.home-hero-v2__text { max-width: 780px; }
.home-hero-v2__lead { max-width: 620px; }

/* ---- Section--credentials: remove double top padding ---- */
.section--credentials { padding-top: var(--sp-4xl); padding-bottom: var(--sp-4xl); }

/* ---- Recovery & Safety refined ---- */
.section--safety {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--c-bg-warm) 100%);
  padding: var(--sp-4xl) 0;
}
.safety-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .safety-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-xl); } }
.safety-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(28,30,61,0.03);
  color: var(--c-text);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.25s;
}
.safety-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-primary) 0%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}
.safety-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(166,62,92,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(28,30,61,0.18), 0 6px 12px -6px rgba(28,30,61,0.08);
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.safety-card:hover::before { width: 6px; }
.safety-card__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(51,54,107,0.09), rgba(166,62,92,0.09));
  color: var(--c-primary);
}
.safety-card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.safety-card__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.safety-card__body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.safety-card__body h3::before { display: none; }
.safety-card__body p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.safety-card__cta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.safety-card__pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-danger);
  background: rgba(220,38,38,0.09);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.safety-card--danger::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-danger) 0%, #F97316 100%); }
.safety-card--danger .safety-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220,38,38,0.10), rgba(249,115,22,0.10));
  color: var(--c-danger);
}
.safety-card--danger .safety-card__cta { color: var(--c-danger); }

/* ---- Hub intro split (used on /guides/ etc.) ---- */
.hub-intro--split { padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0 var(--sp-xl); }
.hub-intro__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hub-intro__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: var(--sp-3xl); }
}
.hub-intro__text .section-tag { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm); }
.hub-intro__text h1 { text-align: left; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-md); max-width: none; }
.hub-intro__text .hero-subtitle {
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-md);
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hub-intro__note { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); margin: 0 0 var(--sp-xl); max-width: 540px; }
.hub-intro__pillars {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hub-intro__pillars li { margin: 0; }
.hub-intro__pillars strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hub-intro__pillars span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.hub-intro__figure {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -18px rgba(28,30,61,0.24), 0 6px 12px -6px rgba(28,30,61,0.12);
  position: relative;
}
.hub-intro__figure img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.hub-intro__figure::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(28,30,61,0.15) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Modifier: figure on left (smaller), text on right (bigger) */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hub-intro--figure-left .hub-intro__grid { grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; }
}
.hub-intro--figure-left .hub-intro__figure { aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; }

/* ---- Editorial scope-note callout (hub page footer) ---- */
.scope-note {
  margin-top: var(--sp-2xl);
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--c-bg-warm) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-teal);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.scope-note__head {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}
.scope-note__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  color: var(--c-teal);
  background: var(--c-teal-light);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-sizing: content-box;
}
.scope-note__kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-teal);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.scope-note__head h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.scope-note__head h3::before { display: none; }
.scope-note__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.scope-note__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.6rem 0 0.6rem 24px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--c-border-light);
  margin: 0;
}
.scope-note__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.scope-note__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 16px;
  width: 14px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.scope-note__list li strong { color: var(--c-primary-dark); }

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT v2 — editorial, magazine-grade (main + sub-pages + contact)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Refined sub-nav (chip row) */
.about-subnav {
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: var(--sp-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.about-subnav a {
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
}
.about-subnav a:hover { background: var(--c-bg-alt); color: var(--c-primary-dark); border-color: var(--c-border); }
.about-subnav a.is-active {
  background: var(--c-primary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--c-primary-dark);
}

/* ---- Hero (light editorial split) ---- */
.about-hero-v2 {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0 var(--sp-2xl);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% -20%, rgba(166,62,92,0.08), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at -10% 110%, rgba(51,54,107,0.08), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--c-bg-warm) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
}
.about-hero-v2__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .about-hero-v2__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: var(--sp-3xl); }
}
.about-hero-v2__text h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: var(--sp-sm) 0 var(--sp-lg);
  max-width: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.about-hero-v2__text h1::before { display: none; }
.about-hero-v2__text h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.about-hero-v2__lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-xl);
  max-width: 640px;
}
.about-facts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
}
@media (min-width: 560px) { .about-facts { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.about-fact {
  padding: var(--sp-md);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.about-fact strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.about-fact span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.about-meta-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #FAFAF7 100%);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -18px rgba(28,30,61,0.14), 0 6px 12px -6px rgba(28,30,61,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-meta-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-teal) 0%, var(--c-primary) 50%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
}
.about-meta-card__kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  background: rgba(166,62,92,0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.about-meta-card__lede {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-lg);
}
.about-meta-card__sources {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
}
.about-meta-card__sources li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  padding: var(--sp-sm) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-meta-card__sources span {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
  align-self: center;
}
.about-meta-card__sources em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
}
.about-meta-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

/* ---- Mission ---- */
.mission-block {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 0 var(--sp-xl);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
}
.mission-block h2 { text-align: left; margin: var(--sp-sm) 0 var(--sp-lg); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.mission-block h2::before { display: none; }
.mission-block__lede {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-lg);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: none;
}
.mission-block p { color: var(--c-text-light); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; max-width: none; }
.mission-block__foot {
  margin-top: var(--sp-lg);
  padding-top: var(--sp-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

/* ---- Principles grid ---- */
.principle-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .principle-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1000px) { .principle-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.principle-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.25s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.principle-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-danger) 0%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
}
.principle-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(220,38,38,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(28,30,61,0.15);
}
.principle-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.principle-card__mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-danger);
  background: rgba(220,38,38,0.08);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.principle-card__mark svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.principle-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-sm); color: var(--c-primary-dark); letter-spacing: -0.005em; }
.principle-card h3::before { display: none; }
.principle-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--c-text-light); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---- Transparency dark card ---- */
.transparency-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) var(--sp-xl);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(166,62,92,0.28), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(51,54,107,0.28), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #14152A 0%, #2A2C57 55%, #4A2E45 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 45px -18px rgba(28,30,61,0.35);
}
.transparency-card__kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent-light);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.transparency-card h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-lg);
  text-align: left;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.transparency-card h2::before { display: none; }
.transparency-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  max-width: none;
}
.transparency-card p a { color: var(--c-accent-light); }
.transparency-card__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-sm);
  margin-top: var(--sp-lg);
  padding-top: var(--sp-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.transparency-card__links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.transparency-card__links a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: #fff; }
.transparency-card__links span { color: var(--c-accent-light); }

.about-contact__h { margin-top: var(--sp-sm); text-align: center; }
.about-contact__h::before { display: none; }
.about-contact__p { margin: var(--sp-sm) auto 0; max-width: 520px; color: var(--c-text-light); }

/* ---- Sub-page hero (editorial-standards, how-we-make-money, reviewers) ---- */
.about-sub-hero {
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0 var(--sp-xl);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 0%, rgba(166,62,92,0.06), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--c-bg-warm) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
}
.about-sub-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  margin: var(--sp-sm) 0 var(--sp-md);
  max-width: 780px;
  text-align: left;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.about-sub-hero h1::before { display: none; }
.about-sub-hero__lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Editorial article shell */
.editorial-shell { padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0 var(--sp-3xl); }
.editorial-shell h2 {
  margin-top: var(--sp-2xl);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  text-align: left;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.editorial-shell h2::before { display: none; }
.editorial-shell h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.editorial-shell p { line-height: 1.8; color: var(--c-text); font-size: 1rem; }
.editorial-shell ul, .editorial-shell ol { padding-left: var(--sp-lg); }
.editorial-shell li { color: var(--c-text-light); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.editorial-shell li strong { color: var(--c-primary-dark); }

/* ---- Panel board (four review domains, structural — not persons) ---- */
.panel-board {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .panel-board { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-xl); } }
.panel-domain {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.25s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.panel-domain::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-teal) 0%, var(--c-primary) 50%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
}
.panel-domain:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(51,54,107,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -16px rgba(28,30,61,0.14);
}
.panel-domain__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--sp-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
}
.panel-domain__num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  min-width: 52px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  padding-right: var(--sp-lg);
}
.panel-domain__title { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.panel-domain__kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.panel-domain__title h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.panel-domain__title h3::before { display: none; }
.panel-domain__scope {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-lg);
}
.panel-domain__req {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--c-border-light);
}
.panel-domain__req li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-sm) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--c-border-light);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.panel-domain__req li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.panel-domain__req span {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.panel-domain__req em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ---- Contact page ---- */
.contact-hero {
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) 0 var(--sp-xl);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 0%, rgba(166,62,92,0.06), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--c-bg-warm) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
}
.contact-hero__inner { max-width: 720px; }
.contact-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  margin: var(--sp-sm) 0 var(--sp-md);
  text-align: left;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.contact-hero h1::before { display: none; }
.contact-hero__lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-xl);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .contact-split { grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: var(--sp-2xl); }
}

.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-lg); }
.contact-info__card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-dark) 0%, var(--c-primary) 65%, #4A2E45 110%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -18px rgba(28,30,61,0.35);
}
.contact-info__card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(166,62,92,0.25);
  filter: blur(50px);
}
.contact-info__kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
  position: relative;
}
.contact-info__email {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  position: relative;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.contact-info__email:hover { color: var(--c-accent-light); }
.contact-info__note { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0; position: relative; }

.contact-info__panel {
  padding: var(--sp-xl);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.contact-info__panel h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-md); color: var(--c-primary-dark); }
.contact-info__panel h3::before { display: none; }
.contact-info__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.contact-info__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.6rem 0 0.6rem 22px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--c-border-light);
}
.contact-info__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.contact-info__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 15px;
  width: 12px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.contact-info__alert {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
  padding: var(--sp-lg);
  background: rgba(220,38,38,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220,38,38,0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--c-danger);
}
.contact-info__alert svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--c-danger); margin-top: 2px; }
.contact-info__alert strong { display: block; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--c-danger); margin-bottom: 2px; font-weight: 700; }
.contact-info__alert span { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--c-text); }

.contact-form-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-2xl) var(--sp-xl);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -18px rgba(28,30,61,0.10), 0 6px 12px -6px rgba(28,30,61,0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-teal) 0%, var(--c-primary) 50%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
}
.contact-form-card__kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  background: rgba(166,62,92,0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-md);
}
.contact-form-card__h {
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-xl);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--c-primary-dark);
  text-align: left;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.contact-form-card__h::before { display: none; }

.contact-form .contact-form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-md);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .contact-form .contact-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-md); } }
.contact-form .lead-form__field input,
.contact-form .lead-form__field textarea {
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-color: var(--c-border);
}
.contact-form .req { color: var(--c-accent); font-weight: 700; }
.contact-form__submit {
  margin-top: var(--sp-md);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.contact-form__privacy { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); margin-top: var(--sp-md); }