/* ============================================================
   TRADIE MONEY AU — Stylesheet
   Aesthetic: Industrial Australian — rugged, bold, honest
   Fonts: Barlow Condensed (headlines) + Barlow (body)
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --gold:     #F59E0B;
    --gold-dk:  #D97706;
    --gold-lt:  #FEF3C7;
    --dark:     #111827;
    --dark-2:   #1F2937;
    --dark-3:   #374151;
    --mid:      #6B7280;
    --light:    #F9FAFB;
    --white:    #FFFFFF;
    --red:      #EF4444;
    --blue:     #3B82F6;
    --green:    #10B981;
    --border:   #E5E7EB;

    --font-head: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Barlow', sans-serif;

    --radius:   6px;
    --shadow:   0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --shadow-lg:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    --transition: 0.2s ease;
    --container: 1200px;
}

/* ── RESET ─────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--white);
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: var(--font-body); }

/* ── CONTAINER ─────────────────────────── */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ── TOPBAR ────────────────────────────── */
.topbar {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: #9CA3AF;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.topbar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}
.topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }

/* ── SEARCH FORM (topbar) ──────────────── */
.search-form-inline {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid #374151;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.search-form-inline input {
    background: #1F2937;
    border: none;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    color: #F9FAFB;
    font-size: 13px;
    width: 200px;
    outline: none;
}
.search-form-inline input::placeholder { color: #6B7280; }
.search-form-inline button {
    background: var(--gold);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--dark);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.search-form-inline button:hover { background: var(--gold-dk); }

/* ── SITE HEADER ───────────────────────── */
.site-header {
    background: var(--dark);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
}
.site-header .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    gap: 24px;
}

/* LOGO */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-icon {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(245,158,11,0.4));
}
.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
}
.logo-main {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1;
}
.logo-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 1px 6px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* NAV */
.main-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.main-nav a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #D1D5DB;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.main-nav a:hover, .main-nav a.active {
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cat-color, var(--gold));
}

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 4px;
}
.mobile-menu-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

/* ── HERO ──────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark-2) 60%, #1a2535 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 70px 0 60px;
}
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, transparent 40px, rgba(245,158,11,0.03) 40px, rgba(245,158,11,0.03) 80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -100px;
    top: -80px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,158,11,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.3);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.hero-sub {
    color: #9CA3AF;
    font-size: 18px;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat {
    text-align: center;
}
.stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
}
.stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #6B7280;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Featured post card in hero */
.hero-featured-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.hero-featured-card .card-cat {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 14px 18px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.hero-featured-card .card-body { padding: 12px 18px 18px; }
.hero-featured-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-featured-card p { color: #9CA3AF; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
.hero-featured-card .read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.hero-featured-card .read-more:hover { background: var(--gold-dk); }

/* ── CATEGORIES STRIP ──────────────────── */
.categories-strip {
    background: var(--light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 28px 0;
}
.categories-strip .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}
.cat-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--cat-color, var(--gold));
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.cat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--cat-color, var(--gold));
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.cat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.cat-icon { font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cat-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.cat-info span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--mid);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── SECTION HEADINGS ──────────────────── */
.section-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.section-head h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--dark);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 14px;
}
.section-head h2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 4px;
    bottom: 4px;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.section-head a {
    color: var(--gold-dk);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.section-head a:hover { gap: 8px; }

/* ── MAIN LAYOUT ───────────────────────── */
.main-layout {
    padding: 52px 0;
}
.content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ── POST CARDS ────────────────────────── */
.posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.post-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.post-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.post-card-thumb {
    height: 160px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-2), var(--dark-3));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.post-card-thumb .thumb-icon {
    font-size: 52px;
    opacity: 0.4;
}
.post-card-thumb::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(17,24,39,0.6), transparent);
}
.post-card-cat {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--cat-color, var(--gold));
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.post-card-body {
    padding: 18px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.post-card-meta {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--mid);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.post-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}
.post-card:hover h3 { color: var(--gold-dk); }
.post-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #4B5563;
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex: 1;
}
.post-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.read-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-dk);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.post-card:hover .read-link { gap: 8px; }
.views-count { font-size: 12px; color: var(--mid); }

/* ── SIDEBAR ───────────────────────────── */
.sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.widget-header {
    background: var(--dark);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.widget-header span { color: var(--gold); }
.widget-body { padding: 16px; }

/* Categories widget */
.cat-list-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 14px;
}
.cat-list-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cat-list-item a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}
.cat-list-item a:hover { color: var(--gold-dk); }
.cat-count {
    background: var(--light);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--mid);
}

/* Popular posts widget */
.popular-post-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.popular-post-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.popular-num {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--border);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    text-align: center;
}
.popular-post-item a {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}
.popular-post-item a:hover { color: var(--gold-dk); }
.popular-meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--mid); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Quick Tips widget */
.tip-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.tip-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #4B5563;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.tip-item strong { color: var(--dark); }

/* ── SINGLE POST ───────────────────────── */
.post-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark-2) 100%);
    padding: 52px 0 44px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.post-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, transparent 40px, rgba(245,158,11,0.025) 40px, rgba(245,158,11,0.025) 80px);
}
.post-header .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.post-header-cat {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--dark);
}
.post-header h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.05;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.post-header-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    color: #9CA3AF;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.post-header-meta strong { color: var(--gold); }

.post-content-wrap {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding: 48px 0;
}
.post-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin: 36px 0 14px;
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.post-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin: 28px 0 10px;
}
.post-content p { margin-bottom: 16px; color: #374151; }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol {
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
    padding-left: 24px;
}
.post-content ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; }
.post-content ul li {
    padding: 4px 0 4px 22px;
    position: relative;
    color: #374151;
}
.post-content ul li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.post-content ol li { padding: 4px 0; color: #374151; }
.post-content strong { color: var(--dark); }
.post-content a { color: var(--gold-dk); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Disclaimer box */
.disclaimer-box {
    background: #FEF3C7;
    border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #92400E;
    margin: 28px 0;
}
.disclaimer-box strong { color: #78350F; }

/* ── CATEGORY PAGE ─────────────────────── */
.category-header {
    padding: 44px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.category-header .cat-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--dark);
}
.category-header h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.category-header p {
    color: var(--mid);
    font-size: 17px;
    max-width: 560px;
}

/* ── COMMENTS ──────────────────────────── */
.comments-section { margin-top: 52px; padding-top: 40px; border-top: 2px solid var(--border); }
.comments-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.comment-item {
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.comment-author { font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); font-size: 14px; }
.comment-date { font-size: 12px; color: var(--mid); margin-left: 10px; }
.comment-text { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 15px; color: #374151; }

/* Comment form */
.comment-form { margin-top: 32px; }
.comment-form h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-3); }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
    width: 100%;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

/* ── BUTTONS ───────────────────────────── */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-dk); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--dark); color: var(--white); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--dark-2); }
.btn-outline { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dk); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); }

/* ── NEWSLETTER SECTION ────────────────── */
.newsletter-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-2), var(--dark));
    padding: 56px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-section::before {
    content: '💰';
    position: absolute;
    right: 5%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 200px;
    opacity: 0.04;
    line-height: 1;
}
.newsletter-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}
.newsletter-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.newsletter-text p { color: #9CA3AF; font-size: 15px; }
.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    min-width: 320px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: #6B7280; }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.newsletter-form button {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--gold-dk); }
.newsletter-msg {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 14px;
}
.newsletter-msg.success { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15); color: #34D399; }
.newsletter-msg.error   { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.15); color: #F87171; }

/* ── FOOTER ────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--dark);
    border-top: 1px solid #1F2937;
    padding: 56px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-brand p {
    color: #6B7280;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    max-width: 280px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.logo-footer .logo-main { font-size: 20px; }
.footer-col h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
    color: #6B7280;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid #1F2937;
    padding: 20px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.footer-bottom p { color: #4B5563; font-size: 13px; }
.disclaimer-note { font-size: 12px !important; }
.disclaimer-note strong { color: #6B7280; }

/* ── BREADCRUMBS ───────────────────────── */
.breadcrumbs {
    padding: 14px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--mid);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--mid); transition: color var(--transition); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold-dk); }
.breadcrumbs .sep { color: var(--border); }
.breadcrumbs .current { color: var(--dark); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── PAGINATION ────────────────────────── */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pagination a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.pagination a:hover, .pagination a.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
}

/* ── SEARCH PAGE ───────────────────────── */
.search-header { padding: 40px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.search-header h1 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; }
.search-header p { color: var(--mid); margin-top: 6px; }
.search-form-large {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.search-form-large:focus-within { border-color: var(--gold); }
.search-form-large input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 16px;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}
.search-form-large button {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.search-form-large button:hover { background: var(--gold-dk); }

/* ── ABOUT/STATIC PAGES ────────────────── */
.page-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark-2) 100%);
    padding: 52px 0;
}
.page-header h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
}
.page-content {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding: 48px 0;
}
.page-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 32px 0 12px;
    color: var(--dark);
}
.page-content p { color: #374151; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ── ALERTS ────────────────────────────── */
.alert {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-left: 4px solid;
}
.alert-success { background: #D1FAE5; border-color: var(--green); color: #065F46; }
.alert-error   { background: #FEE2E2; border-color: var(--red); color: #991B1B; }
.alert-info    { background: #DBEAFE; border-color: var(--blue); color: #1E40AF; }

/* ── ADMIN ─────────────────────────────── */
.admin-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
    min-height: 100vh;
}
.admin-sidebar {
    background: var(--dark);
    padding: 24px 0;
}
.admin-sidebar .logo { padding: 0 20px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #1F2937; }
.admin-nav { padding: 16px 0; }
.admin-nav a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    color: #9CA3AF;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.admin-nav a:hover, .admin-nav a.active {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: var(--white);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.admin-main { padding: 32px; background: #F9FAFB; }
.admin-main h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.admin-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.admin-table th {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.admin-table td {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 14px;
}
.admin-table tr:hover td { background: var(--light); }
.admin-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.admin-stat-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.admin-stat-card .num {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
}
.admin-stat-card .label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--mid); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-featured-card { display: none; }
    .categories-strip .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sidebar { display: none; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .newsletter-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .newsletter-form { min-width: unset; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .main-nav { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--dark); padding: 16px; flex-direction: column; }
    .main-nav.open { display: flex; }
    .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex; }
    .site-header { position: sticky; }
    .categories-strip .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 36px; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .search-form-inline { display: none; }
    .admin-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .admin-sidebar { display: none; }
    .admin-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container { padding: 0 16px; }
    .hero { padding: 40px 0; }
    .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
    .post-card-thumb { height: 120px; }
    .admin-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ADDITIONS — Author Box, Share, Affiliate, Calculators
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Affiliate Disclosure ─────────────────────────────────── */
.affiliate-disclosure {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #1E40AF;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.affiliate-disclosure a { color: #1D4ED8; font-weight: 600; }

/* ── Post Lead ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.post-lead {
    font-size: 19px;
    color: #374151;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Post Tags ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.post-tags {
    margin-top: 36px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tag-badge {
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ── Author Box ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.author-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    background: var(--light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.author-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dk));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--dark);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.author-bio {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #4B5563;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.author-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--mid);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Share Section ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.share-section {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin: 0 0 40px;
}
.share-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--mid);
}
.share-buttons { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.share-btn:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.share-fb   { background: #1877F2; color: #fff; }
.share-tw   { background: #000;    color: #fff; }
.share-li   { background: #0A66C2; color: #fff; }
.share-wa   { background: #25D366; color: #fff; }
.share-copy { background: var(--light); color: var(--dark); border: 1px solid var(--border); }

/* ── Related Section ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.related-section {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
}

/* ── Comment Improvements ─────────────────────────────────── */
.comment-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.comment-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--dark-3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--white);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Tools Hub page (tools index) ─────────────────────────── */
.tools-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 32px 0;
}
.tool-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.tool-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.tool-icon { font-size: 48px; line-height: 1; }
.tool-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin: 0;
}
.tool-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--mid);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.tool-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* ── Admin: scheduled post ────────────────────────────────── */
.schedule-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.schedule-row input[type="datetime-local"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* ── Admin: analytics dashboard ───────────────────────────── */
.chart-bar-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.chart-bar-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
}
.chart-bar-label { width: 160px; color: var(--dark); font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; flex-shrink: 0; }
.chart-bar-track { flex: 1; background: var(--light); border-radius: 4px; height: 20px; overflow: hidden; }
.chart-bar-fill  { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dk)); border-radius: 4px; transition: width 0.5s ease; }
.chart-bar-val   { width: 50px; text-align: right; color: var(--mid); font-weight: 600; flex-shrink: 0; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .author-box { flex-direction: column; }
    .share-section { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   DARK MODE
   ============================================================ */
:root {
    --dm-bg:     #0F172A;
    --dm-bg2:    #1E293B;
    --dm-bg3:    #334155;
    --dm-text:   #E2E8F0;
    --dm-mid:    #94A3B8;
    --dm-border: #334155;
}

body.dark-mode {
    background: var(--dm-bg);
    color: var(--dm-text);
}
body.dark-mode .site-header      { background: #070D19; }
body.dark-mode .topbar           { background: #070D19; }
body.dark-mode .post-card,
body.dark-mode .sidebar-widget,
body.dark-mode .cat-card         { background: var(--dm-bg2); border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark-mode .post-card h3,
body.dark-mode .cat-info h3      { color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark-mode .post-card p,
body.dark-mode .post-card-meta   { color: var(--dm-mid); }
body.dark-mode .post-card-thumb  { background: var(--dm-bg3); }
body.dark-mode .main-layout      { background: var(--dm-bg); }
body.dark-mode .section-head h2  { color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark-mode .section-head     { border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark-mode .post-content p,
body.dark-mode .post-content li  { color: #CBD5E1; }
body.dark-mode .post-content h2,
body.dark-mode .post-content h3  { color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark-mode .disclaimer-box   { background: #1C2938; border-color: #374151; color: #FBBF24; }
body.dark-mode .affiliate-disclosure { background: #1E293B; border-color: #1D4ED8; color: #93C5FD; }
body.dark-mode .author-box       { background: var(--dm-bg2); border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark-mode .author-name      { color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark-mode .author-bio       { color: var(--dm-mid); }
body.dark-mode .comment-item     { background: var(--dm-bg2); }
body.dark-mode .form-group input,
body.dark-mode .form-group textarea { background: var(--dm-bg2); border-color: var(--dm-border); color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark-mode .search-form-large input { background: var(--dm-bg2); color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark-mode .categories-strip { background: var(--dm-bg2); border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark-mode .result-breakdown { background: var(--dm-bg2); }
body.dark-mode .result-row       { border-color: var(--dm-border); color: var(--dm-text); }
body.dark-mode .tip-card         { background: var(--dm-bg2); border-color: var(--dm-border); }
body.dark-mode .tip-card p       { color: var(--dm-mid); }

/* Dark mode toggle button */
.dark-toggle {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 80px;
    right: 24px;
    background: var(--dark-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--dark-3);
    color: var(--white);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 18px;
    z-index: 998;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.dark-toggle:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); }
body.dark-mode .dark-toggle { background: var(--dm-bg3); }

/* ============================================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ============================================================ */
@media print {
    .topbar, .site-header, .newsletter-section, .site-footer,
    .sidebar, .share-section, .comment-form, .comments-section,
    .affiliate-disclosure, .related-section, .dark-toggle,
    #back-to-top, #reading-progress, .mobile-menu-btn,
    .breadcrumbs { display: none !important; }

    body { background: white !important; color: black !important; font-size: 12pt; }
    .container { max-width: 100%; padding: 0; }
    .content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .post-header { background: none !important; padding: 16px 0; }
    .post-header h1 { color: black !important; font-size: 24pt; }
    .post-header-meta { color: #333 !important; }
    .post-header-cat { background: none !important; border: 1px solid #333; color: black !important; }
    .post-content h2 { color: black !important; border-left-color: black !important; font-size: 16pt; }
    .post-content h3 { color: black !important; font-size: 13pt; }
    .post-content a { color: black !important; text-decoration: underline; }
    .post-content a[href]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 9pt; color: #666; }
    .disclaimer-box { border: 1px solid black; background: #f5f5f5 !important; color: black !important; }
    .author-box { border: 1px solid #ccc; background: #f9f9f9 !important; }

    .print-footer {
        display: block !important;
        margin-top: 24pt;
        padding-top: 12pt;
        border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
        font-size: 9pt;
        color: #666;
    }

    @page { margin: 2cm; }
}

/* Print button */
.print-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--light);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.print-btn:hover { background: var(--dark); color: var(--white); }
.print-footer { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON TABLES (affiliate content)
   ============================================================ */
.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 24px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.comparison-table th {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    vertical-align: top;
}
.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--light); }
.comparison-table tr:hover td { background: var(--gold-lt); }
.comparison-table .best-pick td:first-child { border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.comparison-table .check { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }
.comparison-table .cross { color: var(--red); }
.comparison-table .cta-link {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.comparison-table .cta-link:hover { background: var(--gold-dk); }
.best-badge {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-left: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
}

/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON TABLES — Full Feature Set
   ============================================================ */

/* Wrapper */
.compare-wrap {
    margin: 32px 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Table */
.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 14px;
    min-width: 580px;
}

/* Header row */
.compare-table thead tr {
    background: var(--dark);
}
.compare-table thead th {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    text-align: left;
    color: #9CA3AF;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--dark-3);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.compare-table thead th:first-child {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Product name cell */
.compare-name {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.compare-logo {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--light);
}
.compare-product-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--dark);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.compare-product-tagline {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--mid);
}

/* Data rows */
.compare-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.compare-table tbody tr:hover { background: #FAFAFA; }
.compare-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.compare-table td {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Best pick highlight */
.compare-table tr.best-row {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245,158,11,0.06), transparent);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.compare-table tr.best-row:hover { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.08); }

/* Best pick badge */
.best-pick-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-left: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Check / cross / neutral */
.c-yes  { color: #10B981; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; }
.c-no   { color: #EF4444; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; }
.c-part { color: #F59E0B; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }

/* Price cell */
.compare-price {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1;
}
.compare-price-note {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--mid);
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Rating stars */
.star-rating {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.star-rating span { color: var(--border); }

/* CTA button in table */
.compare-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.compare-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-dk); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.compare-cta.secondary {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--dark-3);
}
.compare-cta.secondary:hover { border-color: var(--dark); background: var(--light); }

/* Score bar */
.score-bar-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.score-bar-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.score-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dk));
}
.score-num { font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; color: var(--dark); min-width: 28px; }

/* Verdict box below table */
.compare-verdict {
    background: var(--light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-top: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #374151;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.compare-verdict strong { color: var(--dark); }

/* Pros/Cons grid */
.pros-cons-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}
.pros-box, .cons-box {
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
}
.pros-box {
    background: #F0FDF4;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}
.cons-box {
    background: #FEF2F2;
    border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}
.pros-box h4 { color: #166534; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cons-box h4 { color: #991B1B; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pros-box li, .cons-box li {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding: 3px 0 3px 18px;
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
}
.pros-box li::before { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #16A34A; font-weight: 700; }
.cons-box li::before { content: '✗'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: #DC2626; font-weight: 700; }

/* ============================================================
   TABLE OF CONTENTS
   ============================================================ */
.toc-box {
    background: var(--light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 28px 0;
}
.toc-box h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.toc-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    columns: 2;
    column-gap: 24px;
}
.toc-list li {
    padding: 3px 0;
    break-inside: avoid;
    counter-increment: toc-counter;
}
.toc-list a {
    color: var(--dark-3);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.toc-list a:hover { color: var(--gold-dk); }
.toc-num {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   START HERE PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.start-here-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 32px 0;
}
.start-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.start-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.start-card.selected {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--gold-lt);
}
.start-icon { font-size: 48px; }
.start-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin: 0;
}
.start-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--mid); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

/* Path content */
.path-content { display: none; margin-top: 32px; }
.path-content.active { display: block; }
.path-header {
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.path-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0;
}
.path-body {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-top: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
    padding: 24px;
}
.path-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}
.path-step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 14px;
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.path-step:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.step-num {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.step-info strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.step-info span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--mid); }

/* ============================================================
   AFFILIATE RESOURCES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.affiliate-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.affiliate-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.affiliate-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
}
.affiliate-logo-big {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    background: var(--light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.affiliate-category-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.affiliate-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin: 0;
}
.affiliate-card p { font-size: 14px; color: #4B5563; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.affiliate-card .try-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.affiliate-card .try-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-dk); }

/* Updated date badge */
.updated-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #D1FAE5;
    color: #065F46;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .toc-list { columns: 1; }
    .pros-cons-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .start-here-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}