/* ==========================================================================
   cuidee - Sustainable Investing Editorial Design System
   Font: Manrope (Headings) & Inter (Body)
   Theme: "Mint Tide" — Deep Teal + Amber Sun + Slate Depth
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Manrope:wght@500;600;700;800&family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,500;0,9..144,600;1,9..144,500&display=swap');

:root {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;

  /* Mint Tide Color Palette */
  --primary: #0E7490;            /* Deep teal */
  --primary-hover: #155E75;      /* Darker teal */
  --primary-soft: #0EA5A4;       /* Brighter teal for highlights */
  --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E7490 0%, #155E75 100%);
  --primary-gradient-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #0EA5A4 0%, #0E7490 100%);
  --primary-glow: rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.28);
  --primary-tint: #ECFEFF;       /* Soft mint cream */
  --primary-tint-2: #CFFAFE;     /* Deeper mint */
  --primary-border: #A5F3FC;

  --accent-amber: #F59E0B;       /* Sun amber */
  --accent-amber-light: #FEF3C7;
  --accent-amber-border: #FCD34D;

  --accent-mint: #10B981;        /* Eco mint */
  --accent-mint-light: #ECFDF5;
  --accent-mint-border: #A7F3D0;

  --dark: #0F172A;               /* Slate depth */
  --dark-surface: #1E293B;       /* Slate-800 */
  --dark-border: #334155;

  --bg: #F0FDFA;                 /* Soft mint cream background */
  --card-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --surface-alt: #ECFEFF;        /* Mint surface */
  --border: #CCFBF1;             /* Sage border */
  --border-light: #E0F2F1;

  --ink-heading: #0F172A;
  --ink-body: #334155;
  --ink-muted: #64748B;
  --ink-light: #94A3B8;
  --white: #ffffff;

  /* Shadows with cool undertone */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 8px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 18px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10), 0 4px 8px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 22px 32px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16), 0 8px 12px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-teal: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.20);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
}

.page-body,
.page-body div, .page-body span, .page-body a, .page-body p,
.page-body h1, .page-body h2, .page-body h3, .page-body h4,
.page-body ul, .page-body ol, .page-body li, .page-body img,
.page-body header, .page-body footer, .page-body main,
.page-body section, .page-body article, .page-body nav,
.page-body button, .page-body input, .page-body textarea,
.page-body form, .page-body label, .page-body strong, .page-body figure {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body.page-body {
  margin: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink-body);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Spacing Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.mb-6 { margin-bottom: 6px !important; }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: 8px !important; }
.mb-12 { margin-bottom: 12px !important; }
.mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px !important; }
.mb-20 { margin-bottom: 20px !important; }
.mb-28 { margin-bottom: 28px !important; }
.mt-6 { margin-top: 6px !important; }
.mt-8 { margin-top: 8px !important; }
.mt-18 { margin-top: 18px !important; }

.widget-text.muted-strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.widget-text.muted-tight { margin-bottom: 0; }

.contact-page-title {
  font-size: 32px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.contact-page-dek {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
}

.category-tag-spaced { margin-bottom: 16px !important; }

.contact-info-block {
  border-top: none !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Affiliate Disclosure Top Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.affiliate-banner-strip {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Notice Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.top-notice-bar {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}

.top-notice-content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.notice-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  color: #FBBF24;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F59E0B;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7);
  animation: pulseAmber 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseAmber {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0); }
}

.notice-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

.notice-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-wrapper img.logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.nav-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.header-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-mint);
  background: var(--accent-mint-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-mint-border);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.header-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px var(--primary-glow);
}

.header-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px var(--primary-glow);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout Containers
   ========================================================================== */
.main-wrapper {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 32px auto 60px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 360px;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.article-column {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Article Header & Typography
   ========================================================================== */
.article-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.category-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.article-dek {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.author-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px var(--primary-glow);
}

.author-meta {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
}

.author-role {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.article-timestamp {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Visual Media
   ========================================================================== */
.media-container {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
}

.media-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.media-caption {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Project gallery */
.project-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}

.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.gallery-item.gallery-wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.gallery-item.gallery-wide img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Metrics Grid (Stats Row)
   ========================================================================== */
.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0 34px;
}

.metric-card {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
}

.metric-value {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Content Body & Typography
   ========================================================================== */
.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 36px 0 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.lead-paragraph:first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 58px;
  line-height: 0.9;
  float: left;
  margin: 6px 10px 0 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.article-text {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-body);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.highlight-box {
  background: var(--primary-tint);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-hover);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Three Pillars / Highlights
   ========================================================================== */
.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.highlight-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.highlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.highlight-num {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.highlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.highlight-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pullquote
   ========================================================================== */
.pullquote-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #155E75 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 32px;
  margin: 34px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pullquote-card:before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 130px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pullquote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: #ECFEFF;
}

.pullquote-author {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #A5F3FC;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comparison Table
   ========================================================================== */
.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.compare-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.compare-card.bad {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border-color: #FECACA;
}

.compare-card.good {
  background: var(--accent-mint-light);
  border-color: var(--accent-mint-border);
}

.compare-header {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.compare-card.bad .compare-header { color: #B91C1C; }
.compare-card.good .compare-header { color: #047857; }

.compare-items {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.compare-item-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink-body);
}

.compare-card.bad .row-icon { color: #EF4444; font-weight: bold; }
.compare-card.good .row-icon { color: var(--accent-mint); font-weight: bold; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonial Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-content { flex: 1; }

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-body);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Accordions
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.faq-box {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.faq-answer {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mega Call to Action (CTA) Card
   ========================================================================== */
.mega-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #0E7490 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 44px 0 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-cta-card:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-tagline {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  color: #FBBF24;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mega-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.mega-cta-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #CFFAFE;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.mega-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--accent-amber);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  padding: 18px 46px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mega-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.70);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.cta-trust-items {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #A5F3FC;
}

.cta-trust-items span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sidebar Widgets
   ========================================================================== */
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-widget.highlighted {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #FFFFFF 0%, #ECFEFF 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

/* Investment amount block */
.invest-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin: 6px 0 14px;
}

.invest-block .from-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.invest-block .price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.invest-block .price-meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.fund-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.fund-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.fund-list li .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-mint);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.widget-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.widget-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px var(--primary-glow);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.widget-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px var(--primary-glow);
}

.widget-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-body);
}

.widget-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.widget-checklist li span.check {
  color: var(--accent-mint);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.widget-contact-details {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-body);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.widget-contact-details a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  padding: 60px 20px 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  margin-top: 80px;
}

.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover { color: var(--primary-soft); }

.footer-legal-box {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-legal-box a {
  color: #FBBF24;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding-top: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-disclaimer-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Mobile Sticky CTA Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);
  z-index: 999;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}

.mobile-sticky-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--primary-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 40px auto 60px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
}

.contact-input,
.contact-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-input:focus,
.contact-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-glow);
}

.submit-btn {
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px var(--primary-glow);
}

.submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Legal Page Standard Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.legal-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 40px auto 60px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.legal-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legal-card h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.legal-last-updated {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.legal-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 32px 0 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-card p, .legal-card li {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-body);
}

.legal-card a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.legal-card strong { color: var(--ink-heading); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Preloader
   ========================================================================== */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: fadeOutPreloader 0.4s ease 1.2s forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  animation: pulsePreloader 0.8s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes fadeOutPreloader {
  to { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
}

@keyframes pulsePreloader {
  from { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.96); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.02); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cookie Consent Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.cookie-consent-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  z-index: 10000;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.cookie-consent-overlay.cookie-active { display: flex; }

.cookie-consent-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
  animation: cookieSlideUp 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

@keyframes cookieSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.cookie-consent-icon {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.cookie-consent-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.cookie-consent-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.cookie-consent-text .cookie-policy-link {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-consent-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-accept-btn {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px var(--primary-glow);
}

.cookie-accept-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px var(--primary-glow);
}

.cookie-reject-btn {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cookie-reject-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-muted);
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar-column { position: static; }
  .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-notice-bar { display: none; }
  .header-tag { display: none; }
  .article-column {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .article-title { font-size: 28px; }
  .article-dek { font-size: 18px; }
  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .comparison-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .project-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-item.gallery-wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .mega-cta-card { padding: 30px 20px; }
  .mega-cta-title { font-size: 22px; }
  .mega-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-bar { display: block; }
  body.page-body { padding-bottom: 70px; }
}