/* =========================================================
   CompassPicks — Design System v2
   Editorial affiliate review hub
   Inspired by: Stripe, Linear, NerdWallet, NomadGate, TPG
   ========================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Fraunces:opsz,wght@9..144,400;9..144,600;9..144,700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Colors — warm neutrals + rich accents */
  --ink: #0A1628;
  --ink-2: #1F2937;
  --muted: #4B5563;
  --muted-2: #6B7280;
  --line: #E5E7EB;
  --line-2: #F3F4F6;
  --bg: #FAFAF7;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft: #F6F7F2;

  --primary: #0A2540;
  --primary-2: #0E3A6B;
  --primary-soft: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);

  --accent: #FF5C39;
  --accent-2: #E64B2C;
  --accent-soft: rgba(255, 92, 57, 0.10);

  --success: #0B8F5A;
  --success-soft: rgba(11, 143, 90, 0.10);
  --danger: #DC2626;
  --warning: #F59E0B;

  /* Category tints (used for cat pills, hub headers) */
  --cat-hotels: #FF7A45;
  --cat-airlines: #0B6BCB;
  --cat-hosting: #0B8F5A;
  --cat-company: #7C3AED;
  --cat-shopping: #E11D74;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', 'Inter', Georgia, serif;

  /* Radius & shadows */
  --r-sm: 8px;
  --r-md: 12px;
  --r-lg: 20px;
  --r-xl: 28px;

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 10px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 25px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);

  /* Layout */
  --max-w: 1200px;
  --max-w-prose: 720px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --dur: 0.28s;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0 0 0.4em; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 700; }
h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; }
h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.eyebrow--primary { color: var(--primary); }
.display { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }

.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container-prose { max-width: var(--max-w-prose); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* =========================================================
   Header
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 24px; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.brand:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.brand-mark {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav { display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; }
.nav a {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem;
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.nav a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.nav a.active { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.nav a.active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -4px; width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent); border-radius: 1px;
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 8px 12px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav {
    display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
    position: absolute; top: 68px; right: 16px; left: 16px;
    background: var(--bg-card); padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }
  .nav.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-block; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 88px 24px 120px;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 500px at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 92, 57, 0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 10% 100%, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 90% 100%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(11, 107, 203, 0.04) 0, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.04) 0, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; z-index: 1; }
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.hero .lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 32px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.hero-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 8;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
}
.hero-image img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}
.hero-image::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.35) 100%);
}
/* SVG curve transition at bottom of hero */
.hero-curve {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; width: 100%; height: 60px;
  display: block; pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Stats row below hero */
.stats-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 40px; padding: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stat {
  text-align: center; min-width: 120px;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-top: 8px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: inherit; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-2); color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.25);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-accent {
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 92, 57, 0.35);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--accent-2); color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 92, 57, 0.45);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 18px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* =========================================================
   Sections
   ========================================================= */
section { padding: 88px 24px; position: relative; }
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 56px; }
.section-head p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.section-alt { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.section-dark {
  background: var(--primary); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.section-dark h1, .section-dark h2, .section-dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.section-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); }
.section-dark .muted { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* =========================================================
   Grid + Cards
   ========================================================= */
.grid {
  display: grid; gap: 28px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
}
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); }

/* Base card */
.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.card > .tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--primary-soft); color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.card > .tag.tag-accent { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent-2); }
.card > .tag.tag-success { background: var(--success-soft); color: var(--success); }
.card h3 { margin: 4px 0 4px; line-height: 1.3; }
.card h3 a { color: var(--ink); }
.card h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.card .card-footer {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.card .card-footer a {
  color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
}
.card .card-footer a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* NerdWallet-style arrow swap on hover */
.card-link {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
}
.card-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 24px;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease),
              background var(--dur) var(--ease),
              color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.card-link:hover .card-arrow {
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Rating stars */
.rating {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.rating .stars { letter-spacing: 2px; }

/* Brand logo (initials-on-gradient) */
.brand-logo {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-logo::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 60%);
}
.brand-logo-sm { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 0.9rem; border-radius: 10px; }
.brand-logo-lg { width: 72px; height: 72px; font-size: 1.5rem; border-radius: 18px; }

/* Offer card with logo + content */
.offer-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.offer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.offer-card .offer-head { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.offer-card .offer-head-text { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.offer-card h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.offer-card h3 a { color: var(--ink); }
.offer-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.offer-card .tagline {
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0; font-weight: 500;
}
.offer-card .summary {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0; flex: 1;
}
.offer-card .offer-foot {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.offer-card .pill {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* =========================================================
   Persona cards (3 main segments on homepage)
   ========================================================= */
.persona {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: inherit; text-decoration: none;
}
.persona:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.persona::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--p-color, var(--accent)), var(--p-color-2, var(--primary)));
  transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.persona:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.persona-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--p-soft, var(--primary-soft));
  color: var(--p-color, var(--primary));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.persona h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.persona p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.persona ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 8px 0 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.persona ul li {
  padding-left: 20px; position: relative;
}
.persona ul li::before {
  content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--p-color, var(--primary)); font-weight: 700;
}
.persona-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--p-color, var(--primary));
  margin-top: 16px;
  transition: gap var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.persona:hover .persona-cta { gap: 10px; }

.persona--founders { --p-color: var(--success); --p-color-2: #0EB063; --p-soft: rgba(11,143,90,0.10); }
.persona--travelers { --p-color: var(--accent); --p-color-2: #FF8F5C; --p-soft: rgba(255,92,57,0.10); }
.persona--everyday { --p-color: var(--cat-company); --p-color-2: #9F5BF5; --p-soft: rgba(124,58,237,0.10); }

/* =========================================================
   Split featured (editorial hero row)
   ========================================================= */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.split-main {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.split-main:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.split-main-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}
.split-main-body { padding: 32px; }
.split-main h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem); line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 12px 0;
}
.split-main h3 a { color: var(--ink); }

.split-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.split-item {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 16px; background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.split-item:hover { transform: translateX(2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.split-item-text { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.split-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 2px 0 4px;
}
.split-item h4 a { color: var(--ink); }
.split-item h4 a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.split-item .meta { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* =========================================================
   Pills & tags
   ========================================================= */
.pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.pill-primary { background: var(--primary-soft); color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.pill-accent { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent-2); font-weight: 600; }
.pill-success { background: var(--success-soft); color: var(--success); font-weight: 600; }
.pill-rating { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent-2); font-weight: 700; }

/* Category tint pills for articles */
.pill-cat { font-weight: 600; }
.pill-cat[data-cat="travel-hotels"] { background: rgba(255, 122, 69, 0.12); color: #D4471F; }
.pill-cat[data-cat="travel-airlines"] { background: rgba(11, 107, 203, 0.12); color: #0A5BA8; }
.pill-cat[data-cat="hosting"] { background: rgba(11, 143, 90, 0.12); color: #096E44; }
.pill-cat[data-cat="company-setup"] { background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12); color: #6926D4; }
.pill-cat[data-cat="shopping"] { background: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.12); color: #BA1562; }
.pill-cat[data-cat="editorial"] { background: rgba(75, 85, 99, 0.12); color: #374151; }
.pill-cat[data-cat="general"] { background: rgba(75, 85, 99, 0.12); color: #374151; }

/* =========================================================
   Category hub hero
   ========================================================= */
.cat-hero {
  padding: 80px 24px 100px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-hero.cat-hero--founders { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 143, 90, 0.08), transparent), var(--bg); }
.cat-hero.cat-hero--travelers { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 92, 57, 0.08), transparent), var(--bg); }
.cat-hero.cat-hero--everyday { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08), transparent), var(--bg); }

/* =========================================================
   Offer detail page
   ========================================================= */
.offer-hero {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 48px;
  padding: 64px 24px; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .offer-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.offer-meta { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.offer-aside {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  align-self: start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.offer-aside h4 {
  font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.offer-aside .btn { width: 100%; }
.offer-aside .btn + p { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

.two-col {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px;
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto 40px; padding: 0 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.two-col > div {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 28px;
}
ul.list-check, ul.list-x { padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.list-check li, .list-x li {
  padding: 8px 0 8px 32px; position: relative; list-style: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.list-check li::before {
  content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 8px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--success-soft); color: var(--success);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.7rem;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.list-x li::before {
  content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 4px; top: 8px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.10); color: var(--danger);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.7rem;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}

/* =========================================================
   Prose (articles + legal)
   ========================================================= */
article.prose, .prose {
  max-width: var(--max-w-prose); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 24px 40px;
}
.prose h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.prose .meta {
  color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 40px; font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.prose p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink-2); }
.prose h2 {
  margin-top: 1.8em; font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.prose h3 { margin-top: 1.5em; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.4em; margin: 0 0 1em; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.65; }
.prose blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 12px 20px; margin: 1.5em 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-style: italic;
}
.prose code {
  background: var(--bg-soft); padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em;
  color: var(--accent-2);
}

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-top: 80px; padding: 72px 24px 32px;
}
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px;
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
.site-footer .brand { color: #fff !important; margin-bottom: 16px; display: inline-flex; }
.site-footer h5 {
  font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 600;
}
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.site-footer li { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 56px auto 0;
  padding-top: 32px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Banners
   ========================================================= */
.disclosure-banner {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
  color: #78350F;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin: 32px auto; max-width: var(--max-w);
  font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5;
}
.disclosure-banner strong { color: #92400E; }
.disclosure-banner a { color: #92400E; text-decoration: underline; }
.notice {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 20px; border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* =========================================================
   Forms
   ========================================================= */
.form { display: grid; gap: 16px; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.form label {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-2);
}
.form input, .form textarea, .form select {
  font: inherit;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.form input:focus, .form textarea:focus, .form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
}

/* =========================================================
   Filters (chips)
   ========================================================= */
.filters {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 32px; max-width: var(--max-w); padding: 0 24px;
}
.chip {
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer; color: var(--ink);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.chip:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); border-color: var(--ink-2); }
.chip.active {
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
}

/* Search input */
.search-input {
  width: 100%; padding: 14px 20px 14px 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--bg-card) url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="%239CA3AF" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="m21 21-4.3-4.3"/></svg>') no-repeat 16px center;
  transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.10);
}

/* =========================================================
   Loading / error
   ========================================================= */
.loader, .error {
  padding: 64px 24px; text-align: center; color: var(--muted);
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.error { color: var(--danger); }

/* =========================================================
   Trust row (big numbers)
   ========================================================= */
.trust-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px; text-align: center;
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
}
.trust-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1;
}
.section-dark .trust-num { color: #fff; }
.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Editorial process row */
.process-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
}
.process-step {
  text-align: left; padding: 28px;
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.process-step .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 3rem; color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.3; line-height: 1;
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.process-step h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.process-step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   Scroll reveal animations
   Above-the-fold content (inside .hero / .cat-hero) animates
   automatically via CSS keyframes on load — no JS dependency.
   Below-the-fold content uses IntersectionObserver + transitions.
   Fallback: if JS fails entirely, all reveals become visible.
   ========================================================= */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

/* Above-the-fold reveals animate immediately — never wait for JS/IO */
.hero .reveal,
.cat-hero .reveal {
  animation: autoReveal 0.7s var(--ease) both;
  transition: none;
}
.hero .reveal-delay-1, .cat-hero .reveal-delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.hero .reveal-delay-2, .cat-hero .reveal-delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.16s; }
.hero .reveal-delay-3, .cat-hero .reveal-delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.24s; }

@keyframes autoReveal {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* JS-off fallback — if scripting is disabled, make all reveals visible */
@media (scripting: none) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none; animation: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Comparison Table
   ========================================================= */
.table-wrap {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.cp-table {
  width: 100%; min-width: 780px;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cp-table thead {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft) 0%, var(--bg-card) 100%);
}
.cp-table th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: sticky; top: 0;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  z-index: 2;
}
.cp-table td {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.cp-table tbody tr {
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.cp-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.cp-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: 0;
}
.cp-table .brand-cell {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  min-width: 180px;
}
.cp-table .brand-cell .brand-logo-sm {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cp-table .brand-cell strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cp-table .brand-cell .brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.cp-table .rating-cell { font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-2); white-space: nowrap; }
.cp-table .muted-cell { color: var(--muted); }
.cp-table a.btn { padding: 6px 14px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .cp-table { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .cp-table th, .cp-table td { padding: 12px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Animated gradient mesh (hero backdrop)
   ========================================================= */
.mesh-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mesh-bg::before,
.mesh-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: mesh-float 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mesh-bg::before {
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent) 0%, transparent 60%);
  top: -140px; left: -80px;
}
.mesh-bg::after {
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary) 0%, transparent 60%);
  bottom: -160px; right: -80px;
  animation-delay: -8s;
}
.mesh-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation: mesh-float 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mesh-orb-1 {
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #7C3AED 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: 30%; left: 50%;
  animation-delay: -4s;
}
.mesh-orb-2 {
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #0B8F5A 0%, transparent 65%);
  bottom: 10%; left: 15%;
  animation-delay: -11s;
}
@keyframes mesh-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  25% { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.08); }
  50% { transform: translate(-20px, 40px) scale(0.95); }
  75% { transform: translate(-40px, -20px) scale(1.05); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .mesh-bg::before, .mesh-bg::after, .mesh-orb { animation: none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Number counter
   ========================================================= */
.counter {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  display: inline-block;
  min-width: 1ch;
}

/* =========================================================
   3D tilt on cards
   ========================================================= */
.tilt {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.tilt:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .tilt { transition: none !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Skeleton shimmer (fallback only; build.js pre-renders)
   ========================================================= */
.skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-soft) 0%, var(--line-2) 50%, var(--bg-soft) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}
.skeleton-card {
  height: 200px; border-radius: var(--r-lg);
}

/* =========================================================
   Trust marquee (logos)
   ========================================================= */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px 0;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 80px, #000 calc(100% - 80px), transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 80px, #000 calc(100% - 80px), transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 48px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.marquee-item:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--ink); }
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Glow button variant
   ========================================================= */
.btn-glow {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.btn-glow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--primary), var(--accent));
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: btn-glow-shift 4s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
  filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-glow:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.6;
}
@keyframes btn-glow-shift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 100%; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Utility
   ========================================================= */
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.gap-16 { gap: 16px !important; }
.gap-24 { gap: 24px !important; }
.gap-32 { gap: 32px !important; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px !important; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px !important; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px !important; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px !important; }