/* ==========================================================================
   GymHowTo — Main Stylesheet (Redesigned)
   Editorial affiliate blog · Inter font · Mobile-first · Dark mode
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. Custom Properties ---------- */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --c-bg: #ffffff;
  --c-surface: #F5F4F0;
  --c-surface-2: #EBEAE6;
  --c-text: #111111;
  --c-text-muted: #666666;
  --c-accent: #F8C630;
  /* Brand yellow — backgrounds & decorative only */
  --c-accent-dark: #C49A00;
  /* Darker yellow for hover states */
  --c-accent-fg: #1A1A1A;
  /* Text ON yellow backgrounds (passes 10:1) */
  --c-border: #E4E2DC;
  --c-link: #2B2B2B;
  /* Charcoal links on white (8.5:1 — AAA) */
  --c-green-bg: #F0FDF4;
  --c-green-border: #BBF7D0;
  --c-green-text: #166534;
  --c-red-bg: #FFF1F2;
  --c-red-border: #FECDD3;
  --c-red-text: #9F1239;
  --c-star: #F8C630;
  --c-badge-bg: #FEF6CE;
  --c-badge-text: #3B3B3B;
  --c-verdict-bg: #FEFCE8;
  --c-verdict-border: #FDE68A;

  /* Typography */
  --font: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, "Cascadia Code", "Courier New", monospace;

  /* Type scale */
  --fs-h1: clamp(1.875rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  /* 30–40px */
  --fs-h2: clamp(1.375rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  /* 22–28px */
  --fs-h3: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  /* 17–19px */
  --fs-body: 1rem;
  /* 16px */
  --fs-small: 0.875rem;
  /* 14px */

  /* Layout */
  --max-w: 1200px;
  --content-w: 760px;
  --sidebar-w: 240px;
  --gap: 2rem;
  --radius: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  /* Shadow */
  --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08), 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
  --shadow-hover: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1), 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);

  /* Callout colors */
  --c-tip-bg: #EFF6FF;
  --c-tip-border: #BFDBFE;
  --c-tip-text: #1E40AF;
  --c-warning-bg: #FFFBEB;
  --c-warning-border: #FDE68A;
  --c-warning-text: #92400E;

  /* Transitions */
  --t: 200ms ease;
  --t-slow: 350ms ease;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root {
    --c-bg: #1C1C1C;
    --c-surface: #272727;
    --c-surface-2: #303030;
    --c-text: #F0EFE8;
    --c-text-muted: #9A9A9A;
    --c-accent: #F8C630;
    /* Yellow on dark: ~9:1 — AAA */
    --c-accent-dark: #FFD84D;
    --c-accent-fg: #1A1A1A;
    --c-border: #3A3A3A;
    --c-link: #F8C630;
    /* Yellow links on dark — passes */
    --c-green-bg: #052E16;
    --c-green-border: #14532D;
    --c-green-text: #86EFAC;
    --c-red-bg: #3B0010;
    --c-red-border: #7F1D1D;
    --c-red-text: #FCA5A5;
    --c-badge-bg: #3D3000;
    --c-badge-text: #F8C630;
    --c-verdict-bg: #1E1A00;
    --c-verdict-border: #4A3A00;
    --c-tip-bg: #0C1A3D;
    --c-tip-border: #1E3A5F;
    --c-tip-text: #93C5FD;
    --c-warning-bg: #3D2800;
    --c-warning-border: #92400E;
    --c-warning-text: #FCD34D;
  }
}

/* ---------- 2. Reset ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img,
video {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--c-link);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t);
}

a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

ul,
ol {
  padding-left: 1.25em;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* ---------- 3. Utility ---------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-accent-fg);
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.text-accent {
  color: var(--c-link);
}

.section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.section+.section {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.section--alt {
  background: var(--c-surface);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-top: .5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- 4. Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background var(--t), color var(--t), border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-accent-fg);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(248, 198, 48, .4);
}

.btn-outline {
  border-color: var(--c-border);
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-link);
}

.btn-cta {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-accent-fg);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(248, 198, 48, .4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-cta::after {
  content: "→";
  margin-left: .25rem;
}

/* ---------- 5. Reading Progress Bar ---------- */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-accent), var(--c-accent-dark));
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 50ms linear;
}

/* ---------- 6. Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  .site-header {
    background: rgba(28, 28, 28, .92);
  }
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 64px;
}

.site-logo {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  color: var(--c-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-logo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
}

.site-logo span {
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

.site-logo:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.site-nav a {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  transition: color var(--t);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}

.site-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  transition: width var(--t);
}

.site-nav a:hover::after,
.site-nav a[aria-current="page"]::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.site-nav a:hover,
.site-nav a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--c-link);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Mobile hamburger */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: .25rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.nav-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .site-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 64px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--c-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    gap: .875rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
  }

  .site-nav.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .site-nav a::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---------- 7. Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-surface) 0%, var(--c-bg) 60%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ---------- 8. Category Cards ---------- */
.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--c-text);
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.category-card-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.category-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.category-card p {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- 9. Post Grid & Cards ---------- */
.post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.post-card {
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.post-card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--c-surface-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-card-img--placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-surface) 0%, var(--c-surface-2) 100%);
}

.post-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.post-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.post-card-category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--c-link);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.post-card-category:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.post-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.post-card-title a {
  color: var(--c-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.post-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--c-link);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.post-card-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}

.post-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .875rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: .75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

.rating-stars {
  color: var(--c-star);
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}

/* ---------- 10. Post Article ---------- */
.post-header {
  padding: 2.25rem 0 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-surface) 0%, var(--c-bg) 100%);
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.breadcrumb ol {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .25rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

.breadcrumb li+li::before {
  content: "/";
  margin-right: .25rem;
  color: var(--c-border);
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--c-link);
}

.post-category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--c-link);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.post-category:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.post-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

.post-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem;
}

/* Featured image */
.post-featured-image {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 0;
}

.post-featured-image img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Sticky TOC sidebar */
.post-toc-sidebar {
  position: relative;
}

.post-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.post-toc-title {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.post-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--c-border);
}

.post-toc-list li {
  padding: .35rem 0 .35rem 1rem;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-left: -2px;
  transition: border-color var(--t);
}

.post-toc-list li.active {
  border-left-color: var(--c-accent);
}

.post-toc-list a {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color var(--t);
}

.post-toc-list li.active a,
.post-toc-list a:hover {
  color: var(--c-link);
}

.post-toc-list .toc-h3 {
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
}

/* Mobile TOC */
.post-toc-mobile {
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.post-toc-mobile summary {
  padding: .875rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.post-toc-mobile summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.post-toc-mobile summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

.post-toc-mobile[open] summary::after {
  content: "−";
}

.post-toc-mobile .post-toc-list {
  padding: 0 1.1rem 1rem;
  border-left: none;
}

.post-toc-mobile .post-toc-list li {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--c-border);
  margin-left: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1101px) {
  .post-toc-mobile {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Article content */
.post-content {
  max-width: var(--content-w);
}

.post-content h2 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 .875rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  padding-top: .25rem;
}

.post-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin: 2rem 0 .5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
  padding-left: 0.875rem;
}

.post-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--c-link);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding-left: 0.875rem;
}

.post-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.375rem;
}

/* Lead paragraph — editorial lede style */
.post-content>p:first-child {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.post-content ul,
.post-content ol {
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

.post-content li {
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.post-content strong {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.post-content em {
  font-style: italic;
}

.post-content a {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.post-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-accent);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

.post-content code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: .85em;
  background: var(--c-surface-2);
  padding: .15em .4em;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.post-content pre {
  background: var(--c-surface-2);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.post-content pre code {
  background: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.post-content img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* No underline on linked images */
.post-content a:has(img) {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}

.post-content a:has(img):hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.post-content hr {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

/* Tables */
.post-content table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
}

.post-content th {
  background: var(--c-surface);
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--c-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 64px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.post-content td {
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.post-content tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.post-content tr:hover td {
  background: var(--c-surface);
}

/* Responsive table wrapper */
.table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.table-wrapper table {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Post tags */
.post-tags {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .4rem;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .25rem .75rem;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

/* Affiliate notice */
.affiliate-notice {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.affiliate-notice strong {
  color: var(--c-text);
}

/* Inline affiliate disclosure at top of article */
.affiliate-disclosure-inline {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding-bottom: .875rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.affiliate-disclosure-inline a {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ---------- 11. Product Card Component ---------- */
.product-card {
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t);
}

.product-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.product-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--c-badge-bg);
  color: var(--c-badge-text);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  padding: .3rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.product-card-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .product-card-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.product-card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-surface);
}

.product-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.product-card-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.product-card-specs {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.product-card-specs li {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  padding: .25rem 0 .25rem 1.2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.product-card-specs li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.product-card-verdict {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .product-card-verdict {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------- 12. Pros & Cons ---------- */
.pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.pros,
.cons {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.125rem 1.25rem;
}

.pros {
  background: var(--c-green-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-green-border);
}

.cons {
  background: var(--c-red-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-red-border);
}

.pros h4 {
  color: var(--c-green-text);
  font-size: .78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cons h4 {
  color: var(--c-red-text);
  font-size: .78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pros ul,
.cons ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.pros li,
.cons li {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  padding: .25rem 0 .25rem 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pros li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #16A34A;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cons li::before {
  content: "✗";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #DC2626;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- 13. Quick Picks Box ---------- */
.quick-picks {
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.quick-picks-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}

.quick-picks-title::before {
  content: "🏆";
}

.quick-pick-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.quick-pick-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.quick-pick-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.quick-pick-label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--c-link);
  margin-bottom: .15rem;
}

.quick-pick-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text);
}

.quick-pick-cta {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-accent-fg);
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--t);
}

.quick-pick-cta:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ---------- 14. Verdict Box ---------- */
.verdict-box {
  background: var(--c-verdict-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-verdict-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.verdict-box-label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--c-link);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.verdict-box p {
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--c-text);
}

/* ---------- 15. Affiliate product box ---------- */
.affiliate-box {
  border: 2px solid var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t);
}

.affiliate-box:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .affiliate-box {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.affiliate-box-img {
  width: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.affiliate-box-img img {
  width: 100%;
}

.affiliate-box-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.affiliate-box-content h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}

.affiliate-box-content p {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Callout / tip box */
.callout {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-accent);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.callout p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- 16. Trust / E-E-A-T Section ---------- */
.trust-section {
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.trust-section-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}

/* ---------- 17. Post Page Layout ---------- */
.post-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: var(--sidebar-w) minmax(0, var(--content-w));
  gap: var(--gap);
  align-items: start;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 3rem;
}

/* ---------- Hub Page Layout ---------- */
.hub-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 800px) 320px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hub-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------- Top Picks at a Glance Row ---------- */
.hub-top-picks {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.hub-top-picks-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.top-picks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .top-picks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.top-pick-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--t), border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}

.top-pick-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.top-pick-thumb {
  background: #F9FAFB;
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.top-pick-thumb img {
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  object-fit: contain;
  max-height: 120px;
}

.top-pick-info {
  padding: 1rem;
}

.top-pick-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-link);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.top-pick-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .post-layout {
    grid-template-columns: var(--sidebar-w) minmax(0, var(--content-w));
  }

  .post-sidebar {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .post-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .post-toc-sidebar {
    display: none;
    /* Mobile TOC details used instead */
  }
}

/* Sidebar layout helpers */
.post-sidebar .sidebar-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

/* ---------- 18. CRO Shortcode Blocks ---------- */
.pros-block {
  background-color: var(--c-green-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-green-border);
  border-left: 3px solid #16A34A;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.pros-title {
  color: var(--c-green-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.pros-block ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.pros-block ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: .625rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pros-block ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2316a34a' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.cons-block {
  background-color: var(--c-red-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-red-border);
  border-left: 3px solid #DC2626;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.cons-title {
  color: var(--c-red-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.cons-block ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.cons-block ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: .625rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cons-block ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23dc2626' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cline x1='18' y1='6' x2='6' y2='18'/%3E%3Cline x1='6' y1='6' x2='18' y2='18'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.verdict-block {
  background-color: var(--c-verdict-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-verdict-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  clear: both;
}

.verdict-title {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-link);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.verdict-block p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--c-text);
  margin: 0;
}

.btn-cta-massive {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-accent) 0%, var(--c-accent-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--c-accent-fg);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(248, 198, 48, 0.3), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(248, 198, 48, 0.15);
  width: 100%;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

@media(min-width: 560px) {
  .btn-cta-massive {
    width: auto;
  }
}

.btn-cta-massive .cta-cart-icon,
.btn-cta .cta-cart-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.btn-cta-massive:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-accent-dark) 0%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--c-accent-fg);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -3px rgba(248, 198, 48, 0.4), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(248, 198, 48, 0.25);
}

/* Key Takeaways (BLUF) */
.takeaways-block {
  background-color: var(--c-surface);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-accent);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.takeaways-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-link);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.takeaways-title svg {
  color: var(--c-link);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.takeaways-block ul {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.takeaways-block li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Pros + Cons side-by-side when adjacent (uses :has() with graceful degradation) */
@media (min-width: 620px) {
  .pros-block:has(+ .cons-block) {
    float: left;
    width: calc(50% - 0.625rem);
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  .pros-block+.cons-block {
    float: right;
    width: calc(50% - 0.625rem);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Verdict always clears the float row */
  .verdict-block {
    clear: both;
  }
}

/* Semantic Callouts (Tip & Warning) */
.semantic-callout {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.callout-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.callout-content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.tip-callout {
  background-color: var(--c-tip-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-tip-border);
}

.tip-callout .callout-content {
  color: var(--c-tip-text);
}

.warning-callout {
  background-color: var(--c-warning-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-warning-border);
}

.warning-callout .callout-content {
  color: var(--c-warning-text);
}

/* Advanced Comparison Matrix */
.comparison-matrix-wrapper {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  /* mobile scroll */
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.comparison-matrix {
  display: table;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 420px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--c-surface);
}

.matrix-row {
  display: table-row;
}

.matrix-row .matrix-cell {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.matrix-row:last-child .matrix-cell {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.matrix-row:not(.matrix-header):hover .matrix-cell {
  background: var(--c-surface);
}

.matrix-header {
  background: var(--c-surface);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

.matrix-cell {
  display: table-cell;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.875rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.matrix-header .matrix-cell {
  padding: 0.625rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: var(--c-surface-2);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--c-border);
}

.matrix-model {
  width: 160px;
}

.matrix-model img {
  display: none;
}

.matrix-model strong {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  .matrix-model img {
    background: var(--c-surface-2);
    mix-blend-mode: normal;
  }

  .top-pick-thumb {
    background: var(--c-surface-2);
  }

  .top-pick-thumb img {
    mix-blend-mode: normal;
  }
}

.matrix-badge .badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--c-red-bg);
  color: var(--c-red-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-red-border);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.matrix-badge .badge.overall {
  background: var(--c-badge-bg);
  color: var(--c-badge-text);
  border-color: var(--c-warning-border);
}

.matrix-badge .badge.budget {
  background: var(--c-green-bg);
  color: var(--c-green-text);
  border-color: var(--c-green-border);
}

.matrix-spec {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.matrix-action {
  text-align: right;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.matrix-btn {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  /* Remove the → arrow that btn-cta::after adds */
}

.matrix-btn::after {
  content: none;
}

/* Hide the large cart icon inside the compact matrix button */
.matrix-btn .cta-cart-icon {
  display: none;
}

/* Author Expertise Box (E-E-A-T) */
.author-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-top: 3rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .author-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.author-avatar img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--c-border);
  background: var(--c-surface);
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.author-credentials {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-link);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.author-bio {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.author-link {
  color: var(--c-link);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.author-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Standalone Author Profile Page */
.author-profile {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

.author-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.author-avatar-large img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 4px solid var(--c-border);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.author-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-bio-full {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  text-align: left;
}

.author-articles {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding-top: 3rem;
}

.related-post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.related-posts-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
}

/* ---------- Image Normalization ---------- */
/* Product images inside content: white-box contain treatment */
.post-content img,
.img-normalized {
  background-color: #F9FAFB;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: block;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {

  .post-content img,
  .img-normalized {
    background-color: var(--c-surface-2);
    mix-blend-mode: normal;
  }
}

.trust-section-title::before {
  content: "🔬";
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.trust-item h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.trust-item p {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 17. Sidebar ---------- */
.post-sidebar {
  padding-top: .5rem;
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t);
}

.sidebar-widget:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: .875rem;
}

.sidebar-post-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.sidebar-post-list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: .6rem 0;
}

.sidebar-post-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.sidebar-post-list a {
  font-size: .87rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sidebar-post-list a:hover {
  color: var(--c-link);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sidebar-post-date {
  display: block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-top: .15rem;
}

/* Sidebar hub CTA */
.sidebar-hub-desc {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 .75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sidebar-hub-link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-link);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t);
}

.sidebar-hub-link:hover {
  color: var(--c-accent-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Sidebar sticky */
.sidebar-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
}

/* ---------- 18. Pages ---------- */
.page-wrapper {
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.page-header {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.page-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
}

.page-desc {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-top: .5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.page-content {
  max-width: var(--content-w);
}

.page-content h2 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 2rem 0 .6rem;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.page-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 .4rem;
}

.page-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.page-content ul,
.page-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.page-content li {
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}

/* Blog listing page */
.blog-header {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

/* ---------- 19. Pagination ---------- */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: 3rem 0 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pagination a,
.pagination span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 .5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  transition: border-color var(--t), color var(--t), background var(--t);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pagination a:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-link);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pagination .current {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-accent-fg);
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
}

/* ---------- 20. Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: 3rem 0 1.75rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  color: var(--c-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.footer-logo span {
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

.footer-about {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: .875rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--c-link);
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

.footer-bottom nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--c-link);
}

/* ---------- 21. 404 ---------- */
.error-page {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 60vh;
  padding: 4rem 1.25rem;
}

.error-page h1 {
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-link);
  line-height: 1;
}

.error-page h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: .5rem 0 1rem;
}

.error-page p {
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ---------- 22. Hub / Pillar Pages ---------- */
.hub-header {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.hub-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hub-desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hub-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}

.hub-meta span::before {
  content: "•";
  margin-right: .5rem;
}

.hub-meta span:first-child::before {
  content: none;
}

.hub-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr var(--sidebar-w);
  gap: var(--gap);
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hub-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hub-layout .post-sidebar {
    display: none;
  }
}

.hub-content {
  max-width: var(--content-w);
}

/* Hub guide links */
.hub-guide-links {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: .75rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .hub-guide-links {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.hub-guide-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}

.hub-guide-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hub-guide-link::before {
  content: "→";
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Hub internal linking block */
.hub-internal-links {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.hub-internal-links-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hub-posts {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.hub-posts-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Quick picks table inside hub */
.hub-content .quick-picks {
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.hub-content .quick-picks h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: .875rem;
}

/* ---------- 23. FAQ Accordion ---------- */
.post-faq {
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.post-faq-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: .625rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  gap: .75rem;
  transition: background var(--t);
}

.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-question::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--t);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-question::after {
  content: "−";
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background: var(--c-surface);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 24. Related Articles ---------- */
.related-posts {
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

.related-posts-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.related-posts-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: .75rem;
}

.related-posts-list li {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}

.related-posts-list li:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.related-posts-list a {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.related-posts-list a:hover {
  color: var(--c-link);
}

.related-posts-list p {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- 25. Jump to Top ---------- */
.jump-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-accent-fg);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 90;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(248, 198, 48, .4);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity var(--t), transform var(--t), background var(--t);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.jump-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.jump-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent-dark);
}

/* ---------- 26. Sticky Mobile CTA ---------- */
.mobile-sticky-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: .75rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 95;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
}

.mobile-sticky-cta .btn-cta {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-sticky-cta.visible {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* ---------- 27. Trust Signals (Homepage) ---------- */
.trust-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .trust-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.trust-card {
  background: var(--c-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
}

.trust-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.trust-card-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.trust-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.trust-card p {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 28. Reading Time Badge ---------- */
.reading-time-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .3rem;
  background: var(--c-surface);
  padding: .3rem .65rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text-muted);
}
/* ---------- 29. Contact Form ---------- */
.contact-form {
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-form__honeypot {
  display: none;
}

.contact-form__group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .4rem;
}

.contact-form__label {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text);
}

.contact-form__label span {
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

.contact-form__input,
.contact-form__textarea {
  padding: .65rem .85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--c-surface);
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color .2s;
}

.contact-form__input:focus,
.contact-form__textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
}

.contact-form__textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 8rem;
}

.contact-form__submit {
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: .7rem 2rem;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}

.contact-form__submit:hover {
  opacity: .85;
}