/*
 * SlavicLoveLink - design system
 * Midnight navy surfaces, antique gold ornament, cream editorial cards.
 */

:root {
    /* Surfaces */
    --navy-900: #0C1730;
    --navy-850: #111E3A;
    --navy-800: #16243F;
    --navy-750: #1B2C4B;
    --navy-700: #22375B;
    --navy-line: rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.28);
    --navy-line-strong: rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.55);

    /* Gold */
    --gold-100: #F6E7C6;
    --gold-300: #E2C48B;
    --gold-500: #C9A464;
    --gold-700: #9C7938;
    --gold-ink: #7A5C22;

    /* Paper */
    --cream: #F6EFE2;
    --cream-2: #EDE2CE;
    --ink: #16233B;
    --ink-soft: #3C4A63;

    /* Text on dark */
    --text: #EEF2F9;
    --muted: #C2CDE0;

    /* Geometry */
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --shell: min(1200px, 100% - 2.5rem);
    --shell-narrow: min(900px, 100% - 2.5rem);
    --header-bottom: 64px;

    /* Type */
    --font-head: "Space Grotesk", "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-body: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

    --shadow-soft: 0 18px 40px rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.45);
    --shadow-card: 0 10px 24px rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.35);
}

/* ============================================
   OVERFLOW PREVENTION - Safety Net
   ============================================ */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

img, video, iframe, embed, object, svg {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

[class*="grid"] > *,
[class*="flex"] > * {
    min-width: 0;
}

pre, code, .code-block, [class*="code"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

pre code,
.code-block code {
    display: block;
    min-width: 0;
}

.table-wrapper,
[class*="table-"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

p, li, td, th {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

details {
    height: fit-content;
}

:where(p, li, blockquote, figcaption, dd, .prose, .seo-text, article)
  a:not([class]) {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}

input, textarea, select {
    max-width: 100%;
}

section {
    overflow: clip;
}

/* ============================================
   BASE
   ============================================ */

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

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text);
    background-color: var(--navy-900);
    background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 0 2px, transparent 2px 4px),
        radial-gradient(1100px 600px at 50% -10%, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.08), transparent 70%);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 0 0.6em;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2.6vw, 3.4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.6vw, 2.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 0.6vw, 1.45rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }

p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1.1em; padding-left: 1.25rem; }

a { color: var(--gold-300); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-100); }

:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--gold-300);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px; height: 1px;
    padding: 0; margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
    clip-path: inset(50%);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: var(--gold-300);
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

.svg-defs { position: absolute; width: 0; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }

.shell { width: var(--shell); margin-inline: auto; }
.shell-narrow { width: var(--shell-narrow); margin-inline: auto; }

.section {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5.5rem) 0;
}
.section--alt { background: var(--navy-850); }
.section--panel { background: var(--navy-800); }
.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3rem); }

.eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
}

.section-header { margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.75rem); }
.section-header--center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; max-width: 46rem; }
.section-header--left { text-align: left; max-width: 46rem; }
.section-title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.lede { color: var(--muted); font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.2vw, 1.12rem); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================
   ORNAMENT
   ============================================ */

.braid-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 18px;
    line-height: 0;
    opacity: 0.95;
}
.braid-divider svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 18px; }

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS / PILLS
   ============================================ */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn--gold {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0DBAF 0%, #D4B071 55%, #B2893F 100%);
    color: #211809;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55), 0 8px 18px rgba(6, 12, 26, 0.4);
}
.btn--gold:hover { color: #211809; }

.btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: var(--navy-line-strong);
    color: var(--gold-300);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.12); color: var(--gold-100); }

.btn--link {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.25rem;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
}

.btn--lg { min-height: 54px; padding: 0.95rem 2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn--sm { min-height: 44px; padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; }

.status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    background: rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.1);
    color: var(--gold-100);
}
.status-pill--solid { background: var(--gold-300); color: #211809; border-color: var(--gold-300); }
.pill-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.article-card .status-pill {
    background: rgba(201, 164, 100, 0.2);
    color: var(--gold-ink);
    border-color: rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.45);
}

.trust-badges { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1rem 0 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
.trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-100);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.6);
}

/* ============================================
   HEADER + NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */

.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 80;
    background: rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.97);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
}

.site-header__inner {
    width: var(--shell);
    margin-inline: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 64px;
}

.site-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.site-brand__mark { display: inline-flex; }
.site-brand__accent { color: var(--gold-300); }
.site-brand--footer { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

.nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle__bars { display: grid; gap: 5px; width: 22px; }
.nav-toggle__bars span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

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

.nav-item > a,
.nav-dropdown__toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-item > a:hover,
.nav-dropdown__toggle:hover { color: var(--gold-300); }

.nav-chevron { transition: transform 0.2s ease; flex: none; }
.nav-dropdown__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--gold-300); }

.nav-dropdown__panel { display: none; }
.nav-dropdown__panel.is-open { display: block; }

.nav-dropdown__grid { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-dropdown__grid a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.nav-dropdown__grid a:hover { background: rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.12); color: var(--gold-100); }

.nav-cta { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.nav-cta .btn { width: 100%; }

/* Mobile drawer */
@media (max-width: 1023.98px) {
    .site-nav {
        position: fixed;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: var(--header-bottom);
        bottom: 0;
        height: auto;
        overflow-y: auto;
        padding: 1.25rem clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 2rem) 3rem;
        background: var(--navy-900);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
        z-index: 70;
    }
    .site-nav.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
    .nav-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.14); }
    .nav-dropdown__panel { padding-bottom: 0.75rem; }
}

/* Desktop nav */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .site-header__inner { min-height: 76px; }
    .nav-toggle { display: none; }
    .site-nav {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem; }
    .nav-item { position: relative; }
    .nav-item > a,
    .nav-dropdown__toggle { font-size: 0.95rem; white-space: nowrap; }
    .nav-dropdown__panel.is-open {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 6px);
        left: -0.75rem;
        min-width: 22rem;
        padding: 0.75rem;
        background: var(--navy-800);
        border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
        z-index: 90;
    }
    .nav-dropdown__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.15rem 0.5rem; }
    .nav-cta { margin-top: 0; }
    .nav-cta .btn { width: auto; min-height: 44px; padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem; }
}

body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ============================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================ */

.breadcrumbs {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    background: rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.7);
}
.breadcrumbs__list {
    width: var(--shell);
    margin-inline: auto;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0.65rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.breadcrumbs__item + .breadcrumbs__item::before {
    content: "›";
    margin-right: 0.4rem;
    color: var(--gold-500);
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold-300); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--text); }

/* ============================================
   HERO UTILITIES
   ============================================ */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
    overflow: clip;
}
.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.72) 0%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.55) 45%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.95) 100%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.94) 0%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.6) 55%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.2) 100%);
}
.hero__inner { width: var(--shell); margin-inline: auto; }
.hero__copy { max-width: 38rem; }
.hero__braid { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; }

.hero-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 3vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-split__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-split { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; }
}

.framed {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.1), rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.2));
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.framed img { display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.framed--glow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.28), transparent 72%);
}

/* ============================================
   GRIDS + CARDS
   ============================================ */

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 0.7rem + 1.2vw, 1.75rem); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.grid--start { align-items: start; }

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.panel {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1vw, 2rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.panel--framed { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 4px rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.9), inset 0 0 0 5px rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.25); }

.feature-card {
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.feature-card__medallion {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.2), rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.4));
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.feature-card__title { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; color: var(--text); }
.feature-card__text { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* Profile cards */
.profile-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 100%;
}
.profile-card__media { position: relative; }
.profile-card__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
}
.profile-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.7rem;
    right: 0.7rem;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: #211809;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0DBAF, #C9A464);
    border: 2px solid rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.75);
}
.profile-card__body { padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.25rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.profile-card__meta { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; margin: 0; }
.profile-card__verified { margin: 0; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold-300); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.profile-card__tags { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.35rem; }
.profile-card__tags li {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
}
.profile-card .btn { margin-top: auto; }

/* Country tiles */
.country-tile {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--navy-800);
    height: 100%;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.country-tile:hover { border-color: var(--gold-500); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.country-tile__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.country-tile--large .country-tile__body {
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0) 0%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.92) 65%);
    padding: 2.5rem 1.1rem 1.1rem;
}
.country-tile__body { display: block; padding: 1.1rem; }
.country-tile__title { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.country-tile__text { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.35rem; }
.country-tile__arrow { display: inline-flex; color: var(--gold-300); margin-top: 0.6rem; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.country-tile:hover .country-tile__arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* Blog cards */
.blog-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-500); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--text); }
.blog-card__media img { display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; object-fit: cover; }
.blog-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.25rem; }
.blog-card__eyebrow { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-300); }
.blog-card__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.blog-card__summary { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.blog-card__more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; color: var(--gold-300); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-top: auto; }

/* Link lists */
.link-list__title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.link-list ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.link-list li + li { border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.14); }
.link-list a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
}
.link-list a:hover { color: var(--gold-100); }
.link-list__rosette {
    width: 9px; height: 9px;
    flex: none;
    background: var(--gold-500);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Stats */
.stat-strip {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(17, 30, 58, 0.85);
    padding: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.stat-strip .stat-block + .stat-block { border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.18); padding-top: 1rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .stat-strip .stat-block + .stat-block { border-top: none; border-left: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.18); padding-top: 0; padding-left: 1rem; }
}
.stat-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; }
.stat-block__number { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.25rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-300); }
.stat-block__label { font-weight: 600; }
.stat-block__caption { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.87rem; }

/* ============================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================ */

.timeline { position: relative; padding-block: 1rem; }
.timeline__thread {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 42px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 140px;
    display: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.timeline__steps {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
}
.timeline__step { position: relative; padding-left: 4.5rem; }
.timeline__steps::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 27px;
    top: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.9), rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.25));
}
.timeline__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.22), var(--navy-750));
    border: 2px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.22);
}
.timeline__index {
    position: absolute;
    right: -6px;
    bottom: -6px;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #211809;
    background: var(--gold-300);
}
.timeline__title { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.timeline__text { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.96rem; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .timeline__thread { display: block; }
    .timeline__steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; padding-top: 0; }
    .timeline__steps::before { display: none; }
    .timeline__step { padding-left: 0; padding-top: 5rem; text-align: center; }
    .timeline__medallion { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .timeline__step:nth-child(even) { padding-top: 7rem; }
    .timeline__step:nth-child(even) .timeline__medallion { top: 2rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   ACCORDION
   ============================================ */

.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: start; }
.faq-item {
    background: var(--navy-750);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-item__q {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
}
.faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item__marker { color: var(--gold-300); display: inline-flex; flex: none; }
.faq-item__text { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.faq-item__chevron { flex: none; color: var(--gold-300); transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--navy-line-strong); }
.faq-item__a {
    padding: 0 1rem 1.1rem 1.4rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.14);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}
.faq-item__a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================ */

.cmp-scroll {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--navy-800);
}
.cmp-table {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 620px;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cmp-table th,
.cmp-table td {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.16);
    vertical-align: top;
}
.cmp-table thead th {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gold-100);
    background: var(--navy-750);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
}
.cmp-table thead th.is-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.9), rgba(201, 164, 100, 0.75));
    color: #211809;
}
.cmp-table tbody th { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.cmp-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: rgba(27, 44, 75, 0.5); }
.cmp-table td.is-featured { background: rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.1); color: var(--text); }
.cmp-table td { color: var(--muted); }
.mark--yes { color: #7DD39B; display: inline-flex; }
.mark--no { color: #E0827F; font-weight: 700; }
.mark--partial { color: var(--gold-300); font-weight: 700; }

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIAL
   ============================================ */

.testimonial {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--navy-750);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.testimonial__stars { display: flex; gap: 0.2rem; color: var(--gold-300); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.testimonial__quote { margin: 0 0 1rem; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--text); }
.testimonial__quote p { margin: 0; }
.testimonial__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.testimonial__meta img { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong); }

/* ============================================
   CTA PANEL
   ============================================ */

.cta-panel {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.16), transparent 65%), var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 3rem);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 5px rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.85), inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.3);
}
.cta-panel__title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.cta-panel__text { color: var(--muted); max-width: 42rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-panel__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }

/* ============================================
   EDITORIAL (BLOG) LAYOUT
   ============================================ */

.article-shell {
    width: var(--shell);
    margin-inline: auto;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
    padding-block: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3.5rem);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .article-shell { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 20rem; align-items: start; }
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2.5vw, 3rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.article-card h2, .article-card h3 { color: var(--ink); }
.article-card p, .article-card li { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.article-card a { color: var(--gold-ink); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.15em; }
.article-card a:hover { color: #5E4616; }
.article-card .btn--gold { color: #211809; text-decoration: none; }

.article-title-plate {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3E2C0, #C9A464);
    color: #211809;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.6);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.article-title-plate h1 { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.8vw, 2.5rem); }

.article-meta { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.article-lede { font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink); }

.article-sidebar { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; align-content: start; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .article-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
}
.sidebar-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.25rem;
}
.sidebar-card h2, .sidebar-card h3 { color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.sidebar-card a { color: var(--gold-ink); }

.sidebar-card .blog-card {
    background: var(--cream-2);
    border-color: rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.35);
    color: var(--ink);
}
.sidebar-card .blog-card:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold-700); }
.sidebar-card .blog-card__eyebrow { color: var(--gold-ink); }
.sidebar-card .blog-card__title { color: var(--ink); }
.sidebar-card .blog-card__summary { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.sidebar-card .blog-card__more { color: var(--gold-ink); }

.author-box__title { margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.author-box__body { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.author-box__body p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.author-box__avatar {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    flex: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.author-box__avatar--mark {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 25%, #22375B, #0C1730);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.article-figure { margin: 1.75rem 0; }
.article-figure img { display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.article-figure figcaption { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 0.5rem; }

.float-art {
    display: block;
    width: min(240px, 45%);
    float: right;
    margin: 0 0 1rem 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 599.98px) {
    .float-art { float: none; width: 60%; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; }
}

.callout {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
    background: rgba(201, 164, 100, 0.14);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.article-card .callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.step-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.25rem 0; }
.step-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.step-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 8px;
    top: 4px;
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    background: var(--gold-500);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Cream-surface accordion inside article cards */
.article-card .faq-item { background: var(--cream-2); border-color: rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.4); }
.article-card .faq-item__q { color: var(--ink); background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3E2C0, #DCBE87); border-left-color: var(--gold-700); }
.article-card .faq-item__marker,
.article-card .faq-item__chevron { color: #6B4F18; }
.article-card .faq-item__a { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink-soft); border-top-color: rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.3); }

/* ============================================
   FORMS
   ============================================ */

.form-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.field { display: grid; gap: 0.35rem; }
.field label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--text);
    font: inherit;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold-500);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.25);
}
.field__hint { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* Decorative quiz chips (homepage match filter) */
.chip-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1rem; padding: 0; }
.chip {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    background: rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.6);
    color: var(--text);
    font: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.chip[aria-pressed="true"] {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0DBAF, #C9A464);
    color: #211809;
    border-color: var(--gold-500);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.range-field input[type="range"] { width: 100%; accent-color: var(--gold-500); min-height: 44px; }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */

.site-footer {
    background: #081128;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    margin-top: clamp(2rem, 1rem + 3vw, 4rem);
}
.site-footer__braid { height: 18px; line-height: 0; }
.site-footer__braid svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 18px; }
.site-footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3.25rem) 0;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr; } }

.footer-col__title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-about { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    min-height: 40px;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-100); text-decoration: underline; }

.site-footer__bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.18);
    padding: 1.25rem 0 2rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.site-footer__bottom p { margin: 0; }

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--home {
    min-height: clamp(560px, 82vh, 820px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding-block: clamp(4rem, 2rem + 10vw, 8rem) clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4rem);
}
.hero--home .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/b1782849500d673e64855aa14cacba62.webp");
    background-position: center 32%;
}
.hero-knot {
    position: absolute;
    top: clamp(0.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: clamp(120px, 16vw, 210px);
    height: auto;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero--home .hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero--home .hero__copy .lede { color: #E4EAF5; }
.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero__stats { backdrop-filter: blur(2px); }

/* Why choose */
.why-grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 3vw, 3rem); }
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; align-items: center; }
}
.why-tree svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.why-copy { position: relative; }
.why-copy > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-knot-bg {
    position: absolute;
    right: -8%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: min(420px, 85%);
    height: auto;
    color: var(--gold-500);
    opacity: 0.12;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.why-points { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.why-points li { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: flex-start; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.96rem; }
.why-points svg { flex: none; color: var(--gold-300); margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.why-points strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--text); }

/* Profiles */
.note-line {
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    max-width: 46rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.center-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.section-footnote { margin: 1.75rem 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Country grids */
.country-grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(0.9rem, 0.6rem + 1vw, 1.5rem); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.country-grid--compact { margin-top: clamp(0.9rem, 0.6rem + 1vw, 1.5rem); }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .country-grid--large { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .country-grid--compact { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .country-grid--large { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .country-grid--compact { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.country-tile--large .country-tile__media img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.country-tile--compact {
    padding: 0.35rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.08), rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.2));
}
.country-tile--compact::before,
.country-tile--compact::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.country-tile--compact::before { top: 8px; left: 8px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
.country-tile--compact::after { bottom: 8px; right: 8px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

/* Match quiz */
.quiz { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .quiz { grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1.25fr; } }
.quiz__art img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.quiz__panel {
    background: var(--navy-850);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.25rem);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 5px rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.9), inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.28), var(--shadow-soft);
}
.quiz__group + .quiz__group { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.quiz__legend {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.quiz__legend svg { color: var(--gold-300); flex: none; }
.range-field label { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.range-field output { color: var(--gold-300); font-weight: 700; }
.quiz__output {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.25);
    margin: 1.5rem 0 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
}

/* Stories */
.stories { position: relative; }
.stories__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 6%;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(140px, 22vw, 240px);
    opacity: 0.45;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.55));
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.stories .shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stories__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2rem); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .stories__grid { grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; } }
.stories__hero { margin: 0; }
.stories__hero img { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.stories__hero figcaption { margin-top: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--muted); }
.stories__cards { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 0.8rem + 1vw, 1.5rem); }
.stories__cards h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.stories__cards p { color: var(--muted); }
.stories__snapshot {
    display: block;
    width: min(220px, 60%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Safety */
.safety-panel {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2.5vw, 3rem);
    background-color: var(--navy-850);
    background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022) 0 2px, transparent 2px 5px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14) 0 2px, transparent 2px 5px);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.9), inset 0 0 0 7px rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.28);
}
.safety-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .safety-grid { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; } }
.safety-shield { width: clamp(110px, 16vw, 170px); height: auto; }
.safety-cols { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .safety-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.safety-cols h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.safety-cols p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.safety-figure { margin: 2rem 0 0; }
.safety-figure figcaption { margin-top: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* Tier comparison */
.tier-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: stretch; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .tier-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.tier-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.tier-card--featured {
    border-color: var(--gold-500);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold-500), var(--shadow-soft);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .tier-card--featured { transform: translateY(-14px); } }
.tier-card__head { border-bottom: 2px solid var(--navy-line-strong); padding-bottom: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.tier-card__head h3 { margin: 0.5rem 0 0.25rem; }
.tier-card__head p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.tier-card__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.25rem; display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; }
.tier-card__list li {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.tier-card__list li:nth-child(odd) { background: rgba(27, 44, 75, 0.65); }
.tier-card--featured .tier-card__list li { color: var(--text); }
.tier-card .btn { margin-top: auto; }

/* Final CTA band */
.cta-band {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
}
.cta-band__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/84cf02290bce5fefaa351195755c7939.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 75% center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.cta-band__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.95) 0%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.88) 55%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.7) 100%);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cta-band__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.97) 0%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.9) 42%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.3) 72%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0) 100%);
    }
}
.cta-band__copy { max-width: 36rem; }
.cta-band__copy p { color: #E4EAF5; }
.newsletter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.newsletter input {
    flex: 1 1 15rem;
    min-height: 52px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-500);
    background: rgba(8, 17, 40, 0.88);
    color: var(--text);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    font: inherit;
}
.newsletter input::placeholder { color: #A9B6CC; }
.cta-band__note { margin-top: 0.9rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============================================
   MOTION
   ============================================ */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    }
    .site-nav { transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   COUNTRY LANDING PAGES
   ============================================ */

.hero--country { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3.5rem); }

.country-hero-panel {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 3vw, 3.5rem) clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(80% 100% at 85% 40%, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.14), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-800) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.orn-frame { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2; }
.orn-frame__edge { position: absolute; display: block; line-height: 0; }
.orn-frame__edge svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 16px; }
.orn-frame__edge--top { top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; }
.orn-frame__edge--bottom { bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; transform: scaleY(-1); }
.orn-frame__edge--left,
.orn-frame__edge--right {
    top: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    width: 16px;
    background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.85) 0 7px, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.1) 7px 14px),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.3), rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.12));
    background-size: 2px 100%, 100% 100%;
    background-position: center, center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.orn-frame__edge--left { left: 0; }
.orn-frame__edge--right { right: 0; }

.country-hero__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 3vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .country-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr; }
}

.country-hero__copy h1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.country-hero__copy .lede { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.country-hero__media {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.country-hero__halo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6% -4% 4%;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(246, 231, 198, 0.32), rgba(201, 164, 100, 0.16) 55%, transparent 78%),
        radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.2), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(2px);
}
.country-hero__portrait {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 44px rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.55));
}

/* Evidence strip */
.evidence-bar {
    background: #101C35;
    border-block: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.25rem) 0;
}
.evidence-bar__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 0.6vw, 1.4rem);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.evidence-bar__grid { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .evidence-bar__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.evidence-bar__item { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.evidence-bar__item + .evidence-bar__item {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.2);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .evidence-bar__item + .evidence-bar__item {
        border-top: none;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.2);
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-left: 1.25rem;
    }
}
.evidence-bar__icon { color: var(--gold-300); flex: none; margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.evidence-bar h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.evidence-bar p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* Cultural insight rows */
.insight-row { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem); align-items: center; }
.insight-row + .insight-row { margin-top: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3.5rem); }
.insight-row p { color: var(--muted); }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .insight-row { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; }
    .insight-row--flip .insight-row__media { order: -1; }
}
.round-frame {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.16), rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.3));
}
.round-frame::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -9%;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.26), transparent 72%);
}
.round-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Dark callout inside safety panel */
.callout--dark {
    border-left-color: var(--gold-500);
    background: rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.callout--dark h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.callout--dark p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Trust strip (four-item evidence variant) */
.trust-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .trust-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .trust-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* Related links block */
.related-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.35fr 0.8fr; } }
.related-panel {
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.25rem;
}
.related-blogs { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .related-blogs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.related-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.16), transparent 70%), var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-500);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}
.related-cta p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* ============================================
   FACT STRIP (four-item evidence band)
   ============================================ */

.fact-strip {
    background: #101C35;
    border-block: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.25rem) 0;
}
.fact-strip__grid { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .fact-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.fact-strip__item { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.fact-strip__item + .fact-strip__item {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.2);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .fact-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .fact-strip__item + .fact-strip__item {
        border-top: none;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.2);
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-left: 1.25rem;
    }
}
.fact-strip__title { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; color: var(--text); }
.fact-strip__text { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.fact-strip__icon { margin-bottom: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; flex: none; }

/* ============================================
   DOUBLE GOLD RING (chained diamond ornament)
   ============================================ */

.round-frame--chained::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    z-index: -2;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: repeating-conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.85) 0deg 3deg, transparent 3deg 15deg);
    -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(closest-side, transparent calc(100% - 12px), #000 calc(100% - 11px) calc(100% - 2px), transparent calc(100% - 1px));
    mask: radial-gradient(closest-side, transparent calc(100% - 12px), #000 calc(100% - 11px) calc(100% - 2px), transparent calc(100% - 1px));
}

/* ============================================
   PROFILE GRID FLOATING PILL
   ============================================ */

.profile-grid-wrap { position: relative; }
.floating-pill { position: absolute; top: -18px; right: 1rem; z-index: 2; }
@media (max-width: 639.98px) {
    .floating-pill { position: static; display: inline-flex; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   VERIFICATION STEPS (numbered slate cards)
   ============================================ */

.verify-steps { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2rem; align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .verify-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.verify-step {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
}
.verify-step__num {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0DBAF, #C9A464);
    color: #211809;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.verify-step h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.verify-step p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============================================
   RED-FLAG TILES (translucent slate, gold corner marks)
   ============================================ */

.flag-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(17, 30, 58, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
}
.flag-card::before,
.flag-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-500);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.flag-card::before { top: 8px; left: 8px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
.flag-card::after { bottom: 8px; right: 8px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }
.flag-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.flag-card p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.article-card .flag-card {
    background: var(--cream-2);
    border-color: rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.4);
}
.article-card .flag-card::before,
.article-card .flag-card::after { border-color: var(--gold-700); }
.article-card .flag-card h3 { color: var(--ink); }
.article-card .flag-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============================================
   FAMILY COMPARISON TABLE (cream, gold header)
   ============================================ */

.family-compare {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.family-compare thead th {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3E2C0, #C9A464);
    color: #211809;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-700);
}
.family-compare tbody td {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.3);
    vertical-align: top;
}
.family-compare tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.family-compare tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--cream-2); }

/* ============================================
   BLOG ARTICLE PAGES
   ============================================ */

.folk-band { line-height: 0; background: var(--navy-900); }
.folk-band svg { display: block; }

.blog-hero { text-align: center; padding-top: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem); }

.article-hero { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 1100px; padding: 12px; }
.framed--thick {
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.92), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.35), var(--shadow-soft);
}
.article-hero img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 45%;
}

.blog-hero__plate {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: -2rem;
    max-width: 46rem;
    text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 599.98px) {
    .blog-hero__plate { margin-top: -1rem; }
}

.blog-hero__meta {
    margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.article-standfirst {
    max-width: 48rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #E4EAF5;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.25vw, 1.12rem);
    text-align: left;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .article-standfirst { text-align: center; }
}

/* Inline highlighted internal-link markers */
.inline-mark {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3E2C0, #DCBE87);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 0.05em 0.35em;
    color: #211809;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
    box-decoration-break: clone;
    -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
}
.article-card a.inline-mark,
.article-card a.inline-mark:hover { color: #211809; }
.inline-mark:hover { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8ECD2, #E6CC96); }

/* Sidebar stacked related cards */
.related-blogs--stack { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

/* In-article CTA block */
.cta-block {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.35);
}
.cta-block h2 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.cta-block p { max-width: 38rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-flourish {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.cta-flourish__vine {
    width: clamp(46px, 10vw, 92px);
    height: auto;
    flex: none;
    color: var(--gold-700);
}
.cta-flourish__vine--flip { transform: scaleX(-1); }
@media (max-width: 479.98px) {
    .cta-flourish__vine { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   MYTH / REALITY TWO-COLUMN BLOCK
   ============================================ */

.myth-reality {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.myth-reality__row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .myth-reality__row { grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr; }
}
.myth-reality__row + .myth-reality__row {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(154, 122, 56, 0.3);
}
.myth-reality__label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3E2C0, #C9A464);
    color: #211809;
}
.myth-reality__text {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.myth-reality__row:nth-child(4n) .myth-reality__text,
.myth-reality__row:nth-child(4n-1) .myth-reality__text {
    background: var(--cream-2);
}

/* ============================================
   STEP LIST - RAILED VARIANT (connecting gold line)
   ============================================ */

.step-list--rail {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2.25rem;
}
.step-list--rail::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 13px;
    top: 4px;
    bottom: 4px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-500), rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.2));
}
.step-list--rail li { padding-left: 0; }
.step-list--rail li::before { left: -14px; }

/* ============================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--contact {
    min-height: clamp(320px, 42vh, 480px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4rem);
}
.hero--contact .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/9d202940b8f5cde3545ae1b79a1b6041.webp");
    background-position: center 38%;
}
.hero--contact .hero__copy { max-width: 34rem; }
.hero--contact .hero__actions { margin-bottom: 0; }

.contact-grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem); align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; }
}

.contact-form-panel { border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong); }
.contact-form-panel .form-grid { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.contact-form-note { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

.contact-side { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; align-content: start; }
.contact-side__note { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }

.help-link-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .help-link-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.help-link-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.help-link-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-500); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--text); }
.help-link-card__icon { color: var(--gold-300); flex: none; margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.help-link-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.help-link-card p { margin-bottom: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.contact-shield-wrap {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem 0;
}
.contact-shield { width: clamp(70px, 10vw, 100px); height: auto; color: var(--gold-300); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-badges-text { max-width: 42rem; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; }

/* ============================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--about { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5.5rem); min-height: auto; align-items: center; }
.hero--about .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/a98a18f5212ed4ac797b07ee9b05351e.webp");
    background-position: center 35%;
}
.hero--about .hero__copy .lede { color: #E4EAF5; }

.stat-glow-wrap { position: relative; }
.stat-glow-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8% 18%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.18), transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.safety-cols.safety-cols--two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .safety-cols.safety-cols--two { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.cta-band--about .cta-band__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/f661fbc18ff967365212e007b62d298c.webp");
    background-position: 68% center;
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--faq {
    min-height: clamp(420px, 50vh, 560px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4rem);
}
.hero--faq .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/3a65e3cd9457d0f133d7d5bf162d4e61.webp");
    background-position: center 42%;
}
.hero--faq .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.96) 0%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.82) 40%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.35) 68%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.05) 100%);
}
.hero--faq .hero__copy { max-width: 36rem; }

.faq-jump { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.faq-jump ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.55rem; }
.faq-jump a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line-strong);
    background: rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.55);
    color: var(--gold-100);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.faq-jump a:hover { background: rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.16); color: var(--gold-100); }

.section[id] { scroll-margin-top: 90px; }

.scam-block {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2rem);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .scam-block { grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr; }
}
.scam-block > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.scam-block__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -10px;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    opacity: 0.07;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.scam-block__media { margin: 0; }
.scam-block__media figcaption { margin-top: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }

.still-questions-panel { text-align: center; }
.still-questions-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 42rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.still-questions-content .cta-panel__actions { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.still-questions-content .cta-panel__note { margin-top: 1rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--how {
    min-height: clamp(460px, 58vh, 620px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5rem);
}
.hero--how .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/d0097a53396921c0b08bd1a37de23236.webp");
    background-position: center 32%;
}
.hero--how .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.97) 0%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.88) 38%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.5) 66%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.12) 100%);
}
.hero--how .hero__copy { max-width: 36rem; }

/* Why-choose cards with corner interlace ticks */
.why-cards { align-items: stretch; }
.why-cards .feature-card { position: relative; }
.why-cards .feature-card::before,
.why-cards .feature-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-500);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.why-cards .feature-card::before { top: 8px; left: 8px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
.why-cards .feature-card::after { bottom: 8px; right: 8px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

/* Safety playbook */
.safety-playbook {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    background-color: var(--navy-850);
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0 2px, transparent 2px 5px);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .safety-playbook { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; align-items: start; }
}
.safety-playbook__glyph { color: var(--gold-300); flex: none; }
.safety-playbook__glyph svg { width: clamp(64px, 9vw, 96px); height: auto; display: block; }
.safety-playbook__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; counter-reset: tip; }
.safety-playbook__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 3rem; }
.safety-playbook__list li::before {
    counter-increment: tip;
    content: counter(tip);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0DBAF, #C9A464);
    color: #211809;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.safety-playbook__list h3 { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.safety-playbook__list p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Social proof band */
.proof-band { position: relative; display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem); align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .proof-band { grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr; } }
.proof-band__media { margin: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.proof-band__media img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.proof-band__media figcaption { margin-top: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--muted); }
.proof-band__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    width: clamp(140px, 20vw, 220px);
    height: auto;
    color: var(--gold-500);
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
    left: 44%;
    bottom: -8%;
}
@media (max-width: 1023.98px) { .proof-band__ribbon { display: none; } }
.proof-band__stats { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.proof-band__stats .stat-strip { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* ============================================
   PRIVACY POLICY PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--privacy {
    min-height: clamp(420px, 52vh, 580px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4rem);
}
.hero--privacy .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/e896f07731ad8f1f13c6cd185c006df0.webp");
    background-position: center 40%;
}
.hero--privacy .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.97) 0%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.86) 42%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.4) 70%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.08) 100%);
}
.hero--privacy .hero__copy { max-width: 34rem; }
.hero--privacy .orn-frame { z-index: 1; }
.hero--privacy .orn-frame__edge svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(226, 196, 139, 0.45)); }

.hero-ornament--right {
    position: absolute;
    right: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: clamp(90px, 11vw, 140px);
    height: auto;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    opacity: 0.55;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 1023.98px) {
    .hero-ornament--right { display: none; }
}

.verify-steps--threaded { position: relative; }
.verify-steps--threaded::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-500), transparent);
    z-index: 0;
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .verify-steps--threaded::before { display: block; }
}
.verify-steps--threaded .verify-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.rights-grid { position: relative; }
.rights-grid::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 26px;
    left: 6%;
    right: 6%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-500) 15%, var(--gold-500) 85%, transparent);
    z-index: 0;
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .rights-grid::before { display: block; }
}
.rights-grid .feature-card { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.dpo-panel { overflow: hidden; }
.dpo-panel > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.dpo-facts {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .dpo-facts { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.dpo-facts dt {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--gold-300);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.dpo-facts dd { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============================================
   COOKIE POLICY PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--cookie {
    min-height: clamp(380px, 46vh, 520px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4rem);
}
.hero--cookie .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/120690da94ed5573899f3be2e55551f3.webp");
    background-position: right center;
}
.hero--cookie .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.97) 0%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.86) 38%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.4) 66%, rgba(12, 23, 48, 0.08) 100%);
}
.hero--cookie .hero__copy { max-width: 34rem; }

.cmp-frame {
    position: relative;
    padding: 14px;
}
.cmp-frame::before,
.cmp-frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-500);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cmp-frame::before { top: 0; left: 0; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
.cmp-frame::after { bottom: 0; right: 0; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

/* ============================================
   TERMS & CONDITIONS PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--terms {
    min-height: clamp(420px, 50vh, 560px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4rem);
}
.hero--terms .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/ce84ae2dc7e57fa8599bcaed28cb8291.webp");
    background-position: right center;
}
.hero--terms .hero__copy { max-width: 34rem; }
.hero--terms .orn-frame { z-index: 1; }

.insight-row__copy p { color: var(--muted); }