/* ============================================
   Trail & Summit - Outdoor Adventure Affiliate Site
   Professional Redesign
   ============================================ */

/* --- CSS Variables / Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  --color-primary: #1b4332;
  --color-primary-light: #2d6a4f;
  --color-primary-dark: #0d2818;
  --color-accent: #e76f51;
  --color-accent-light: #f4a261;
  --color-accent-dark: #c45a3c;
  --color-bg: #fafaf8;
  --color-bg-alt: #f1f0eb;
  --color-bg-dark: #111a13;
  --color-text: #1a1a1a;
  --color-text-light: #5c5c5c;
  --color-text-muted: #8a8a8a;
  --color-text-inverse: #ffffff;
  --color-border: #e0dfd8;
  --color-border-light: #eeedea;
  --color-card-bg: #ffffff;
  --color-success: #2d7d32;
  --color-warning: #e6a817;
  --color-info: #1976d2;
  --color-danger: #c0392b;

  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  --max-width: 1240px;
  --max-width-content: 780px;
  --radius: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 100px;

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);

  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: 2.75rem; }
h2 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(27, 67, 50, 0.15);
}

/* --- Utility Classes --- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.container--narrow {
  max-width: var(--max-width-content);
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-accent { color: var(--color-accent); }
.text-light { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 3rem; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }

/* --- Scroll Animations --- */
[data-animate] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

[data-animate].animate-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

[data-animate="fade"] {
  transform: none;
}

/* Staggered children */
[data-animate-stagger] > [data-animate]:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
[data-animate-stagger] > [data-animate]:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
[data-animate-stagger] > [data-animate]:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
[data-animate-stagger] > [data-animate]:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
[data-animate-stagger] > [data-animate]:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
[data-animate-stagger] > [data-animate]:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* --- Reading Progress Bar --- */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 1100;
  background: transparent;
}

.reading-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-light));
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* --- Affiliate Disclosure Banner --- */
.affiliate-banner {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.affiliate-banner a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.affiliate-banner a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* --- Header & Navigation --- */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(13, 40, 24, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13, 40, 24, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.site-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  height: 72px;
}

.site-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.site-logo .logo-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

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

.site-logo:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.nav-toggle.active {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.main-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.main-nav a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.main-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}

.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a.active {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.main-nav a:hover::after,
.main-nav a.active::after {
  width: calc(100% - 2rem);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  min-width: 240px;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index: 100;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
  animation: dropdownFade 0.2s ease;
}

@keyframes dropdownFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
}

.dropdown-menu a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dropdown-menu a::after {
  display: none;
}

.dropdown-menu a:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: 7rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.45;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,40,24,0.4) 0%, rgba(13,40,24,0.7) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.hero p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0.92;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hero--small {
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem 3.5rem;
}

.hero--small h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.hero--small::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,40,24,0.5) 0%, rgba(13,40,24,0.8) 100%);
}

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

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(231, 111, 81, 0.3);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--secondary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn--affiliate {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-dark));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn--affiliate:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(231, 111, 81, 0.25);
}

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

.btn--outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-color: var(--color-text-light);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* --- Category Cards Grid --- */
.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.category-card__image {
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.category-card:hover .category-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.category-card__image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 100%);
}

.category-card__body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.category-card__title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.category-card__title a {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.category-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.category-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.category-card__count {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* --- Article Cards --- */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.article-card {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.article-card__image {
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.article-card:hover .article-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.article-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  z-index: 2;
}

.article-card__body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.article-card__meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.article-card__meta span:first-child {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.article-card__title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.article-card__title a {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.article-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.article-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-card__cta {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.article-card__cta:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* --- Product Review Card --- */
.product-card {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

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

.product-card__image {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.product-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.product-card__info {
  flex: 1;
}

.product-card__title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.product-card__brand {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.product-card__rating {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.product-card__rating .rating-score {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.product-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.product-card__price {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.product-card__pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.product-card__pros h5,
.product-card__cons h5 {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.product-card__pros h5 { color: var(--color-success); }
.product-card__cons h5 { color: var(--color-danger); }

.product-card__pros ul,
.product-card__cons ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.product-card__pros li,
.product-card__cons li {
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.product-card__pros li::before { content: '\2713 '; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; }
.product-card__cons li::before { content: '\2717 '; color: var(--color-danger); font-weight: 700; }

.product-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --- Section Styling --- */
.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section--alt {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.section__header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section__header p {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Breadcrumbs --- */
.breadcrumbs {
  padding: 1rem 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.breadcrumbs .sep {
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* --- Article Content --- */
.article-content {
  max-width: var(--max-width-content);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
}

.article-content h2 {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.article-content h3 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
  margin: 1rem 0;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* --- Comparison Table --- */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
}

.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: rgba(241, 240, 235, 0.5);
}

.comparison-table tr:hover {
  background: rgba(27, 67, 50, 0.04);
}

.comparison-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* --- Newsletter / Email Signup --- */
.newsletter {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(231,111,81,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.newsletter::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,162,97,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.newsletter > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter h3 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.newsletter p {
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

.newsletter-form button {
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(231, 111, 81, 0.3);
}

/* --- Sidebar --- */
.content-with-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.sidebar-widget h4 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.sidebar-widget ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.sidebar-widget li {
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

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

.sidebar-widget a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-widget a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

.sidebar-widget--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-primary));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
}

.sidebar-widget--featured h4 {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.sidebar-widget--featured p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.sidebar-widget--featured .btn {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-col p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-col li {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  padding-left: 0.15rem;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* --- Info Box / Callout --- */
.info-box {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.info-box--tip {
  background: #edf7ee;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-success);
}

.info-box--warning {
  background: #fef8e7;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning);
}

.info-box--info {
  background: #e8f0fb;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-info);
}

.info-box strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* --- Features / Benefits Row --- */
.features-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.feature-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.feature-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.feature-item__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27,67,50,0.08), rgba(27,67,50,0.04));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.feature-item h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.feature-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --- Pagination --- */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.pagination a,
.pagination span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.pagination a:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.pagination .active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --- Tags --- */
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* --- Table of Contents (Article) --- */
.toc {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.toc h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.toc ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  counter-reset: toc;
}

.toc li {
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  counter-increment: toc;
}

.toc a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.toc a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

/* --- Back to Top Button --- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 900;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

/* --- Cookie Consent --- */
.cookie-consent {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.cookie-consent.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-consent p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cookie-consent a {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.cookie-consent__accept {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.cookie-consent__accept:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

/* --- Form Styles (Contact Page) --- */
.form-card {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.form-card h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 67, 50, 0.1);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
}

/* --- Article Meta --- */
.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.article-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .content-with-sidebar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .features-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }

  .hero { padding: 4rem 1rem 3.5rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .hero p { font-size: 1.05rem; }

  .hero--small { padding: 3rem 1rem 2.5rem; }
  .hero--small h1 { font-size: 2rem; }

  .section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }

  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(13, 40, 24, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  }

  .main-nav.active {
    display: block;
    animation: navSlideDown 0.3s ease;
  }

  @keyframes navSlideDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .main-nav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .main-nav a {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }

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

  .nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    transform: none;
    border-top: none;
  }

  .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .dropdown-menu a:hover {
    padding-left: 2rem;
  }

  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .features-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .product-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .product-card__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
  }

  .newsletter {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .comparison-table {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .comparison-table th,
  .comparison-table td {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .product-card__pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cookie-consent {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .hero p { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .btn { padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .section { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
}

/* --- Image placeholder fallback (for cards without real images) --- */
.category-card__image--placeholder,
.article-card__image--placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.product-card__image--placeholder {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --- Lazy load image transition --- */
img[data-src] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

img.loaded {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   CONVERSION-BOOSTING ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================ */

/* --- 1. Product Badges (Editor's Choice / Best Value / Our Pick) --- */
.product-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e76f51, #c45a3c);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(231,111,81,0.3);
  z-index: 5;
}

.product-badge--value {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d7d32, #1b5e20);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(45,125,50,0.3);
}

.product-badge--popular {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1976d2, #0d47a1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(25,118,210,0.3);
}

/* --- 2. Enhanced Affiliate Button Styling --- */
.btn--affiliate {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn--affiliate::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: width 0.4s, height 0.4s;
}

.btn--affiliate:hover::after {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
}

.btn--affiliate:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* --- 3. Deal Alert / Price Highlight Styles --- */
.price-was {
  text-decoration: line-through;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85em;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.price-save {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #e8f5e9;
  color: #2d7d32;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* --- 4. Sticky Featured Sidebar Widget --- */
.sidebar-widget--featured {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-primary));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.sidebar-widget--featured h4 {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.sidebar-widget--featured p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

.sidebar-widget--featured .btn {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* --- 5. Comparison Table Winner Highlight --- */
.comparison-table tr.winner {
  background: rgba(45,125,50,0.06);
}

.comparison-table tr.winner td:first-child {
  position: relative;
}

.comparison-table tr.winner td:first-child::before {
  content: '★';
  color: #e76f51;
  margin-right: 0.3rem;
}

/* --- 6. Quick Buy Floating Bar --- */
.quick-buy-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(13,40,24,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 900;
  transition: bottom 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.quick-buy-bar.visible {
  bottom: 0;
}

.quick-buy-bar__product {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.quick-buy-bar__price {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.quick-buy-bar .btn--affiliate {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* --- 7. Cross-sell / Readers Also Bought Section --- */
.cross-sell {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.cross-sell h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.cross-sell-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.cross-sell-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.cross-sell-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cross-sell-item img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
}

.cross-sell-item__title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.cross-sell-item__price {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- 8. Trust Badges / Social Proof Strip --- */
.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-strip__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.trust-strip__icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- 9. Enhanced Newsletter / Email Capture Styling --- */
.newsletter {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 3rem 0 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.newsletter h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 450px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.newsletter-form button {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- 10. In-content CTA Box --- */
.inline-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff9f5, #fff3ec);
  border: 2px solid rgba(231,111,81,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.inline-cta__text {
  flex: 1;
}

.inline-cta__text h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.inline-cta__text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.inline-cta .btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Author Bio --- */
.author-bio {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.author-bio__avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.author-bio__name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.author-bio__text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.author-bio__text a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- Methodology Note --- */
.methodology-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.methodology-note strong {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.methodology-note a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .author-bio {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* --- Pillar Page Content --- */
.pillar-content { line-height: 1.8; }
.pillar-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pillar-content h3 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.pillar-content p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.pillar-content a { color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 500; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.pillar-content a:hover { color: var(--color-accent-dark); }