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/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}
body, h1, h2, h3, h4, p, figure, blockquote, dl, dd, ul, ol { margin: 0; }
ul[class], ol[class] { padding: 0; list-style: none; }
img, picture, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
input, button, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; }

body {
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  transition: background var(--dur-med) var(--ease), color var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }
.container-narrow { max-width: var(--max-w-narrow); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--f-display); color: var(--c-charcoal); letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.12; font-weight: 700; }
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
p { color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.lede { font-size: var(--fs-body-lg); color: var(--c-text-muted); }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-micro);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--c-gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Keyboard focus visibility */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, [tabindex]:focus-visible {
  outline: 2.5px solid var(--c-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: var(--c-charcoal); color: var(--c-white); padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 0 0 10px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ---------- Section rhythm ---------- */
.section { padding-block: var(--sp-7); }
.section--tight { padding-block: var(--sp-6); }
.section--paper { background: var(--c-paper); }
.section-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: var(--sp-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head h2 { max-width: 40ch; }
.section-head p { max-width: 46ch; margin-top: 0.6rem; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold-bright), var(--c-gold));
  color: var(--c-charcoal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(200, 152, 60, 0.38); }
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--c-charcoal); color: var(--c-text-on-dark);
}
.btn-dark:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border-strong); color: var(--c-charcoal); background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--c-charcoal); background: var(--c-charcoal); color: var(--c-text-on-dark); }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease), background var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .site-header { background: rgba(16, 18, 21, 0.78); }
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-5); padding-block: 0.9rem; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand img { height: 42px; width: auto; }
.primary-nav { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-4); margin-inline: auto; }
.primary-nav a {
  font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-charcoal-soft);
  position: relative; padding: 0.4rem 0.1rem;
}
.primary-nav a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.primary-nav a:hover::after, .primary-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.icon-btn {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--c-charcoal-soft); transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.icon-btn:hover { background: var(--c-paper-deep); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.header-actions .btn { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .header-actions .btn { display: inline-flex; } }
.nav-toggle { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; }
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--c-charcoal); position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle span::before { position: absolute; top: -6px; }
.nav-toggle span::after { position: absolute; top: 6px; }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .nav-toggle { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 1079px) { .primary-nav { display: none; } }

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300; background: var(--c-white);
  transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  padding: var(--sp-4); overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.mobile-nav a { display: block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.7rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border); }

/* Search overlay */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 400; background: rgba(21,24,28,0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; padding-top: 12vh;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}
.search-overlay.is-open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.search-box { background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); width: min(600px, 90vw); padding: var(--sp-4); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.search-box input { width: 100%; border: none; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--c-border); padding: 0.8rem 0.2rem; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.search-box input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-gold); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-paper) 0%, var(--c-white) 78%);
}
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: var(--sp-6); align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 940px) { .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.hero-copy .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.hero h1 { font-size: var(--fs-hero); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--c-gold); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; }
.hero p.lede { max-width: 46ch; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.hero-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }

.hero-search {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; background: var(--c-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0.5rem 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.hero-search:focus-within { border-color: var(--c-gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.hero-search input { flex: 1; border: none; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.hero-search input:focus { outline: none; }
.hero-search button { background: var(--c-charcoal); color: var(--c-white); width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease); }
.hero-search button:hover { background: var(--c-gold-deep); }

.trust-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-5); align-items: center; }
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.trust-item .num { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--c-charcoal); }
.trust-item .label { font-size: var(--fs-micro); color: var(--c-text-faint); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.hero-visual .frame {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.hero-visual .frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero-visual .floating-card {
  position: absolute; bottom: -1.6rem; left: -1.6rem; background: var(--c-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; max-width: 260px;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) { .hero-visual .floating-card { left: 0.6rem; bottom: -1.2rem; padding: 0.9rem 1rem; } }

/* Signature gauge (Pa rating ring) */
.gauge {
  --pct: 88;
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: conic-gradient(var(--c-gold) calc(var(--pct) * 1%), var(--c-border) 0);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.gauge-inner {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-white);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--c-charcoal);
}

/* ---------- Marquee (brands) ---------- */
.brand-strip { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border); padding-block: var(--sp-4); overflow: hidden; }
.brand-track { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-6); width: max-content; animation: marquee 32s linear infinite; align-items: center; }
.brand-track span { font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--c-text-faint); letter-spacing: 0.03em; white-space: nowrap; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Category chips / cards ---------- */
.chip-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.7rem; }
.chip {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-charcoal-soft);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.chip:hover, .chip.is-active { background: var(--c-charcoal); color: var(--c-white); border-color: var(--c-charcoal); }

.cat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-3); }
@media (max-width: 940px) { .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.cat-card {
  background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.cat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--c-gold); }
.cat-card-media {
  position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-surface-soft);
}
.cat-card-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.cat-card-media .icon-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0.65rem; right: 0.65rem; width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--c-gold-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.cat-card-body {
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4) var(--sp-4); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; flex: 1;
}
.cat-card .icon-wrap {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--c-gold-tint);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--c-gold-deep);
}
.cat-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--c-charcoal); margin: 0; }
.cat-card p { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-text-muted); margin: 0; flex: 1; line-height: 1.45; }
.cat-card .count { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: var(--fs-micro); color: var(--c-gold-deep); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-top: 0.25rem; }

/* ---------- Review / product cards ---------- */
.card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-4); }
@media (max-width: 940px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.review-card {
  background: var(--c-card); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.review-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.review-card .thumb { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; }
.review-card .thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.review-card:hover .thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.review-card .badge {
  position: absolute; top: 0.8rem; left: 0.8rem; background: rgba(21,24,28,0.85); color: var(--c-white);
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: var(--fs-micro); padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.review-card .save-btn {
  position: absolute; top: 0.8rem; right: 0.8rem; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--c-charcoal);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.review-card .save-btn:hover { background: var(--c-white); }
.review-card .body { padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem 1.4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; flex: 1; }
.review-card .cat-label { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: var(--fs-micro); color: var(--c-gold-deep); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.review-card h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; }
.review-card .stars { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.review-card .stars .val { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.review-card .spec-row { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 0.8rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
.review-card .spec { font-size: var(--fs-micro); color: var(--c-text-faint); }
.review-card .spec b { display: block; font-family: var(--f-mono); color: var(--c-charcoal); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* Star rating visual */
.stars svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.stars .filled { color: var(--c-star); }
.stars .empty { color: var(--c-border-strong); }

/* ---------- Editor's Choice / Top Picks ---------- */
.pick-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-4); }
@media (max-width: 940px) { .pick-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pick-card {
  background: var(--c-charcoal); color: var(--c-text-on-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-4); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
}
.pick-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 0%, rgba(200,152,60,0.25), transparent 60%);
}
.pick-card .rank { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: var(--fs-micro); color: var(--c-gold-bright); letter-spacing: 0.1em; position: relative; }
.pick-card .thumb { aspect-ratio: 4/3; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-charcoal-soft); position: relative; }
.pick-card .thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.pick-card h3 { color: var(--c-white); font-size: 1.15rem; position: relative; }
.pick-card p { color: var(--c-text-on-dark-muted); font-size: var(--fs-small); position: relative; }
.pick-card .pick-footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-top: auto; position: relative; }
.pick-card .price { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-gold-bright); font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ---------- Comparison table ---------- */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
table.compare { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 760px; }
table.compare th, table.compare td { padding: 1rem 1.2rem; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border); font-size: 0.92rem; }
table.compare thead th { background: var(--c-paper); font-family: var(--f-display); color: var(--c-charcoal); font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
table.compare tbody tr:hover { background: var(--c-gold-tint-soft); }
table.compare td.model { font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-charcoal); }
table.compare td .mono { font-family: var(--f-mono); }
table.compare tr.is-best td.model::after { content: " ★ Editor's Choice"; color: var(--c-gold-deep); font-size: 0.72rem; font-family: var(--f-mono); }

/* ---------- Brand grid ---------- */
.logo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-3); }
@media (max-width: 780px) { .logo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.logo-card {
  background: var(--c-card); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  aspect-ratio: 2/1; display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-charcoal-mute); transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}
.logo-card:hover { border-color: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-charcoal); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* ---------- Why trust us / process ---------- */
.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-4); }
@media (max-width: 940px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.trust-card { padding: var(--sp-4) 0; border-top: 2px solid var(--c-charcoal); }
.trust-card .num { font-family: var(--f-mono); color: var(--c-gold-deep); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.trust-card h3 { margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.trust-card p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin-top: 0.4rem; }

.process-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-3); position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 780px) { .process-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.process-step { text-align: left; }
.process-step .icon-wrap {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--c-gold-deep);
}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonial-track { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-4); overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 1rem; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; }
.testimonial-track::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 6px; }
.testimonial-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--c-border-strong); border-radius: 10px; }
.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 min(400px, 85vw); scroll-snap-align: start; background: var(--c-paper); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--sp-4); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.testimonial-card .quote { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--c-charcoal); line-height: 1.5; }
.testimonial-card .person { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; margin-top: auto; }
.testimonial-card .avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-gold-tint); display: grid; place-items: center; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-gold-deep); }
.testimonial-card .person small { color: var(--c-text-faint); display: block; }

/* ---------- Newsletter ---------- */
.newsletter {
  background: var(--c-charcoal); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--sp-6);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5); align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 100%, rgba(200,152,60,0.22), transparent 55%); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .newsletter { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; } }
.newsletter h2 { color: var(--c-white); position: relative; }
.newsletter p { color: var(--c-text-on-dark-muted); position: relative; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; } }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1; padding: 0.95rem 1.3rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: none; font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: 2.5px solid var(--c-gold); }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; max-width: var(--max-w-narrow); }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-card); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem; font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 600; text-align: left; font-size: 1rem;
}
.faq-q .plus { flex-shrink: 0; width: 22px; height: 22px; position: relative; }
.faq-q .plus::before, .faq-q .plus::after { content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--c-charcoal); transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease); }
.faq-q .plus::before { width: 100%; height: 2px; top: 50%; left: 0; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.faq-q .plus::after { width: 2px; height: 100%; left: 50%; top: 0; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.faq-item.is-open .plus::after { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height var(--dur-med) var(--ease); }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 1.4rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-a { max-height: 320px; }

/* ---------- Article / blog cards ---------- */
.article-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
.article-card .thumb { aspect-ratio: 16/10; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; }
.article-card .thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.article-card:hover .thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.article-card .meta { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: center; font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: var(--fs-micro); color: var(--c-text-faint); }
.article-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.article-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--c-gold-deep); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--c-charcoal); color: var(--c-text-on-dark-muted); padding-top: var(--sp-7); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-5); padding-bottom: var(--sp-6); }
@media (max-width: 940px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-brand img { height: 40px; margin-bottom: 1rem; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-brand p { max-width: 32ch; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.footer-social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease); }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--c-gold); border-color: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-charcoal); }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--c-white); font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; font-family: var(--f-display); }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; }
.footer-col a { font-size: 0.9rem; transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--c-gold-bright); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-block: 1.6rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.footer-bottom .legal-links { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.aff-disclosure-bar { background: var(--c-charcoal-soft); color: var(--c-text-on-dark-muted); font-size: 0.78rem; text-align: center; padding: 0.6rem 1rem; }
.aff-disclosure-bar a { text-decoration: underline; color: var(--c-gold-bright); }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
[data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
[data-reveal-delay="1"] { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
[data-reveal-delay="2"] { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
[data-reveal-delay="3"] { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* ---------- Skeleton loaders ---------- */
.skeleton { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-border) 25%, var(--c-paper-deep) 50%, var(--c-border) 75%); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: shimmer 1.6s infinite; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
@keyframes shimmer { 0% { background-position: 200% 0; } 100% { background-position: -200% 0; } }

/* ---------- Breadcrumbs ---------- */
.breadcrumbs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; align-items: center; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--c-text-faint); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--c-gold-deep); }
.breadcrumbs .sep { opacity: 0.5; }

/* ---------- Misc utilities ---------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mx-auto { margin-inline: auto; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.visually-hidden { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; }
.badge-soft { background: var(--c-gold-tint); color: var(--c-gold-deep); font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: var(--fs-micro); padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); display: inline-block; }