/* ============================================================
   NORTH STUDIO — Design System
   Minimal home office & decor curation for UK spaces
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts ── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;500;600&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ── Design Tokens ── */
:root {
  /* Colours */
  --clr-bg:           #FAFAF8;
  --clr-surface:      #FFFFFF;
  --clr-surface-warm: #F5F2EE;
  --clr-surface-card: #FFFFFF;
  --clr-border:       #E8E3DC;
  --clr-border-light: #F0EDE8;

  --clr-text-primary:   #1C1C1C;
  --clr-text-secondary: #5A5550;
  --clr-text-muted:     #9B948D;
  --clr-text-light:     #C5BFB8;

  --clr-accent:        #7C6A54;    /* warm terracotta-brown */
  --clr-accent-light:  #A8907A;
  --clr-accent-bg:     #F3EDE5;
  --clr-accent-hover:  #634F3D;

  --clr-heading:       #1C1C1C;
  --clr-link:          #7C6A54;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --size-xs:   0.75rem;
  --size-sm:   0.875rem;
  --size-base: 1rem;
  --size-md:   1.125rem;
  --size-lg:   1.25rem;
  --size-xl:   1.5rem;
  --size-2xl:  2rem;
  --size-3xl:  2.5rem;
  --size-4xl:  3.25rem;
  --size-5xl:  4rem;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1:  0.25rem;
  --space-2:  0.5rem;
  --space-3:  0.75rem;
  --space-4:  1rem;
  --space-5:  1.25rem;
  --space-6:  1.5rem;
  --space-8:  2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-32: 8rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --container-md:  900px;
  --container-sm:  680px;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm:  4px;
  --radius-md:  8px;
  --radius-lg:  12px;
  --radius-xl:  16px;
  --radius-2xl: 24px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs:  0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-lg:  0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-xl:  0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast:   150ms ease;
  --transition-normal: 250ms ease;
  --transition-slow:   400ms ease;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--clr-link); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent-hover); }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: var(--font-body); }

/* ── Typography ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(var(--size-3xl), 5vw, var(--size-5xl)); font-weight: 500; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(var(--size-2xl), 3.5vw, var(--size-4xl)); font-weight: 500; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(var(--size-xl), 2.5vw, var(--size-2xl)); font-weight: 500; }
h4 { font-size: var(--size-lg); font-weight: 500; }
h5 { font-size: var(--size-md); font-weight: 500; }
p  { color: var(--clr-text-secondary); font-size: var(--size-md); line-height: 1.75; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

/* ── Layout Utilities ── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}
.container--md { max-width: var(--container-md); }
.container--sm { max-width: var(--container-sm); }

.section {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
}
.section--sm { padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.section--lg { padding: var(--space-32) 0; }

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.section-header .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); display: block; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.section-header p {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: var(--size-md);
}

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.grid-auto { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); }

.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6 { gap: var(--space-6); }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-muted { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.mt-4 { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.mt-6 { margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.mt-8 { margin-top: var(--space-8); }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent-hover);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.btn--secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  color: var(--clr-accent-hover);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
}

.btn--amazon {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}
.btn--amazon:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent-hover);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn--amazon::after { content: ' →'; }

.btn--lg {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--size-base);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* ── Header / Nav ── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 64px;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--size-lg);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.logo-text span { color: var(--clr-accent); }

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.main-nav a {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}
.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a.active { color: var(--clr-text-primary); }
.main-nav a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.nav-cta {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-accent) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent) !important;
  color: var(--clr-accent-hover) !important;
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--clr-text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Hero ── */
.hero {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0 var(--space-20);
  position: relative;
}
.hero--page {
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero--page h1 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.hero--page p {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
}

.hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-content .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); display: block; }
.hero-content h1 { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.hero-content p { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); font-size: var(--size-lg); }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
}
.hero-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-5);
  left: var(--space-5);
  background: rgba(250,250,248,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.hero-badge-icon { font-size: 20px; }
.hero-badge-text { font-size: var(--size-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: 1.3; }
.hero-badge-text strong { display: block; color: var(--clr-text-primary); font-size: var(--size-sm); }

/* ── Image Placeholder ── */
.img-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-surface-warm) 0%, var(--clr-border) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.img-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 45%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 50%, transparent 55%);
}

/* Category image patterns */
.img-desk     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8E0D5 0%, #D4C8B8 100%); }
.img-office   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DDE5E0 0%, #C8D5CE 100%); }
.img-org      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5DDD5 0%, #D0C4B5 100%); }
.img-light    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EDE5D5 0%, #D8CBBA 100%); }
.img-gaming   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D8D5E0 0%, #C4C0CE 100%); }
.img-hero     { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #E5DDD5 0%, #D4C8B8 50%, #C8BCA8 100%); }

/* Photo-style overlays for placeholders */
.img-placeholder .photo-icon {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0.12;
  font-size: 48px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.img-placeholder .photo-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 10px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Category Cards ── */
.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.category-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.category-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.category-card:hover .category-card__overlay { opacity: 1; }

.category-card__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.category-card__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.category-card__gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.75) 0%,
    rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.3) 50%,
    rgba(28, 28, 28, 0) 100%
  );
}
.category-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(124, 106, 84, 0.15);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.category-card__content {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  color: #fff;
}
.category-card__eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  display: block;
}
.category-card h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--size-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.category-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.category-card__arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  gap: var(--space-1);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.category-card:hover .category-card__arrow { gap: var(--space-2); }

/* Wide category card */
.category-card--wide { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }

/* ── Setup / Post Cards ── */
.setup-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.setup-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.setup-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.setup-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--clr-border);
}

.setup-card__image {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.setup-card__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--transition-slow); }
.setup-card:hover .setup-card__image img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.setup-card__tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  left: var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(250,250,248,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.setup-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.setup-card__category {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  display: block;
}
.setup-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--size-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}
.setup-card p {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.setup-card__link {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.setup-card:hover .setup-card__link { gap: var(--space-2); }

/* ── Product Cards ── */
.product-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.product-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.product-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--clr-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.product-card__image {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.product-card__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.product-card__tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.product-card__body { padding: var(--space-5); }
.product-card h4 {
  font-size: var(--size-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.product-card p {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* ── Disclosure Block ── */
.disclosure {
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.disclosure-icon { font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.disclosure-text { font-size: var(--size-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.disclosure-text strong { color: var(--clr-text-secondary); display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); font-size: var(--size-sm); }

/* ── Benefits / Why section ── */
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.benefit-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.benefit-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.benefit-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}
.benefit-item h4 { font-size: var(--size-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.benefit-item p { font-size: var(--size-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* ── Why-this-works list ── */
.why-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.why-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}
.why-item__icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.why-item__text h5 { font-size: var(--size-sm); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.why-item__text p { font-size: var(--size-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ── Tips Section ── */
.tips-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.tip-item {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.tip-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--size-2xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-border);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: -4px;
}
.tip-item h5 { font-size: var(--size-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.tip-item p { font-size: var(--size-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
}
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--clr-surface-warm); }
.faq-question h5 {
  font-size: var(--size-base);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
}
.faq-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: var(--space-4);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { display: block; }
.faq-answer p { font-size: var(--size-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin: 0; padding-top: var(--space-4); }

/* ── Newsletter / Email Capture ── */
.newsletter-section {
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: -40px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--clr-accent-bg) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.newsletter-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--clr-accent-bg) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.newsletter-section .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); display: block; }
.newsletter-section h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.newsletter-section p { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-8); }

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--clr-text-light); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--clr-accent); }
.newsletter-note {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   KIT (CONVERTKIT) FORM OVERRIDES
   HOE = Home Office Edit prefix to avoid conflicts
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Inline form wrapper — reset Kit defaults */
.hoe-kit-form {
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}
.hoe-kit-form [data-style="minimal"] {
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Fields row — horizontal layout matching .newsletter-form */
.hoe-kit-fields {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3) !important;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}
.hoe-kit-field {
  flex: 1 1 220px !important;
  min-width: 200px !important;
}

/* Email input — match site input style exactly */
.hoe-kit-input.formkit-input {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  background: var(--clr-surface) !important;
  font-size: var(--size-sm) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary) !important;
  outline: none !important;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.hoe-kit-input.formkit-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent) !important;
}
.hoe-kit-input.formkit-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--clr-text-light) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Submit button — inherit site .btn--primary styles exactly */
.hoe-kit-submit.formkit-submit {
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6) !important;
  background: var(--clr-accent) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: var(--size-sm) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: var(--space-2) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}
.hoe-kit-submit.formkit-submit > span {
  display: inline !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}
.hoe-kit-submit.formkit-submit:hover {
  background: #634F3D !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}


/* Spinner — shown while submitting */
.hoe-kit-submit .formkit-spinner {
  position: static !important;
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  display: none !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}
.hoe-kit-submit[data-active] .formkit-spinner {
  display: inline-flex !important;
}
.hoe-kit-submit[data-active] .formkit-spinner > div {
  width: 6px !important;
  height: 6px !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
.hoe-kit-submit[data-active] > span {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Error alert */
.hoe-kit-form .formkit-alert-error:not(:empty) {
  background: #fde8e2 !important;
  border-color: #f2643b !important;
  color: #ea4110 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4) !important;
  font-size: var(--size-sm) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3) !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

/* ══ KIT MODAL POPUP OVERRIDES ══
   Use literal hex values — CSS variables don't resolve in Kit's dynamic modal overlay.
   Use [data-uid] selector to match Kit's own specificity and win the cascade. */

/* Overlay backdrop */
.formkit-overlay {
  background: rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.55) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
}

/* Modal container */
.formkit-modal {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
  max-width: 480px !important;
  width: calc(100% - 32px) !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Form background */
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"][data-format="modal"] {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E8E3DC !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"][data-format="modal"] [data-style="minimal"] {
  padding: 36px 36px 28px !important;
}

/* Heading */
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-header {
  margin: 0 0 12px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  color: #1C1C1C !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Subheader */
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-subheader {
  margin: 0 0 20px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-subheader p {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: #5A5550 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Email input */
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-input {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: #1C1C1C !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E8E3DC !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 11px 14px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-input:focus {
  outline: none !important;
  border-color: #7C6A54 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px #F3EDE5 !important;
}
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-input::placeholder {
  color: #C5BFB8 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Submit button — override Kit's injected blue #1677be */
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-submit {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  background: #7C6A54 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  transition: background 200ms ease !important;
}
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-submit > span {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 12px 24px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-submit:hover,
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-submit:focus {
  background: #634F3D !important;
}
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-submit:hover > span,
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-submit:focus > span {
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* Guarantee text */
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-guarantee {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: #9B948D !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin: 12px 0 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Close button */
.formkit-close {
  color: #5A5550 !important;
  opacity: 0.6 !important;
  transition: opacity 150ms ease !important;
}
.formkit-close:hover { opacity: 1 !important; }

/* Fields: vertical stack in modal */
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-fields {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-field {
  margin: 0 !important;
  flex: none !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
}

/* Hide Kit's background overlay image */
.formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-background { display: none !important; }

/* Inline form — horizontal layout on wider screens */
.hoe-kit-fields {
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hoe-kit-fields {
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }
  .hoe-kit-submit.formkit-submit {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"][data-format="modal"] [data-style="minimal"] {
    padding: 24px 20px 20px !important;
  }
  .formkit-form[data-uid="96ee9df3b4"] .formkit-header h2 {
    font-size: 19px !important;
  }
}


/* ── Trust / About strip ── */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.trust-item p { font-size: var(--size-sm); margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.trust-item .trust-icon { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); display: block; }

/* ── Tags / Filters ── */
.tag-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.tag:hover, .tag.active {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

/* ── Breadcrumb ── */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--clr-text-muted); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: var(--clr-text-light); }

/* ── Related pages ── */
.related-section {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  padding-top: var(--space-12);
}

/* ── Footer ── */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--clr-text-primary);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-8);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.footer-brand .logo-mark {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.footer-brand .logo-text { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); display: block; font-size: var(--size-lg); }
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.footer-col a {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: var(--size-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin: 0; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); }
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ── Page-level layout ── */
.page-main { min-height: 60vh; }

.content-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar { position: sticky; top: 80px; }
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.sidebar-widget h4 { font-size: var(--size-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.sidebar-link-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.sidebar-link-list a {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.sidebar-link-list a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}
.sidebar-link-list a::before { content: '→'; color: var(--clr-accent); font-size: 12px; }

/* CTA Banner */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-banner h3 { font-size: var(--size-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.cta-banner p { font-size: var(--size-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.cta-banner .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* Inline CTA */
.inline-cta {
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 106, 84, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  margin: var(--space-10) 0;
}
.inline-cta h3 { font-size: var(--size-xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.inline-cta p { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ── Prose content ── */
.prose h2 { margin: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-4); }
.prose h3 { margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-3); }
.prose p  { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.prose ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: var(--space-6); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.prose ul li { color: var(--clr-text-secondary); font-size: var(--size-md); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.prose a   { color: var(--clr-accent); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── Legal pages ── */
.legal-content {
  max-width: var(--container-sm);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.legal-content h2 { font-size: var(--size-xl); margin: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-4); }
.legal-content h3 { font-size: var(--size-lg); margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-3); }
.legal-content p  { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); font-size: var(--size-base); }
.legal-content ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: var(--space-6); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.legal-content ul li { color: var(--clr-text-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.legal-date { font-size: var(--size-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-10); }

/* ── Contact form ── */
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.form-group label { font-size: var(--size-sm); font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-text-primary); }
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--clr-accent); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }

/* ── Dividers ── */
.divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light); margin: 0; }

/* ── Accent section ── */
.section-accent { background: var(--clr-surface-warm); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .content-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar { position: static; }
  .grid-4, .setup-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .category-grid, .grid-3, .setup-grid, .product-grid, .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .main-nav.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 64px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--clr-bg);
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    z-index: 99;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  }
  .main-nav.open a { font-size: var(--size-lg); }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .tips-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  :root { --space-24: 4rem; --space-20: 3rem; --space-16: 3rem; }
  .category-grid, .setup-grid, .product-grid, .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ── Utility ── */
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0); border: 0;
}
.surface-warm { background: var(--clr-surface-warm); }
.surface-accent { background: var(--clr-accent-bg); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SEO / PILLAR PAGE UPGRADE — New Components
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Pillar Hero (richer than category hero) ── */
.pillar-hero {
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-16);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, var(--clr-accent-bg) 80%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.pillar-hero .container { position: relative; }
.pillar-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
}
.pillar-hero__text .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.pillar-hero__text h1 { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.pillar-hero__text .lead {
  font-size: var(--size-lg);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  max-width: 560px;
}
.pillar-hero__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pillar-hero__image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Pillar stats bar */
.pillar-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.pillar-stat__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--size-2xl);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.pillar-stat__label {
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  display: block;
}

/* ── Pillar Intro Section ── */
.pillar-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.pillar-intro__body p {
  font-size: var(--size-md);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.pillar-intro__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.pillar-intro__sidebar { position: sticky; top: 80px; }

/* ── Quick Link Panel (sidebar TOC) ── */
.quick-nav {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.quick-nav h5 {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.quick-nav ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.quick-nav ul li a {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.quick-nav ul li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.quick-nav ul li a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.quick-nav ul li a::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  opacity: 0.4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Featured Guides Strip (horizontal scroll on mobile) ── */
.guide-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

/* ── Article Cards (informational / support pages) ── */
.article-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.article-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.article-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--clr-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.article-card__image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.article-card__body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.article-card__type {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.article-card__type::before {
  content: '';
  width: 16px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.article-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--size-base);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}
.article-card p {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.article-card__link {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.article-card:hover .article-card__link { gap: var(--space-2); }

/* ── Content Type Badge ── */
.content-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.content-badge--guide {
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}
.content-badge--article {
  background: #EAF0EC;
  color: #3A6B4A;
}
.content-badge--how-to {
  background: #EAE6F0;
  color: #5C4A7A;
}

/* ── Section Divider ── */
.section-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-border-light);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Start Here / Orientation Block ── */
.start-here {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-accent-bg) 0%, var(--clr-surface-warm) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-10);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.start-here__text .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.start-here__text h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.start-here__text p {
  font-size: var(--size-md);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.start-here__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.start-here__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.start-here__link:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}
.start-here__link-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.start-here__link-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.start-here__link-text span {
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

/* ── Featured Article (horizontal card) ── */
.featured-article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.featured-article:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--clr-border);
}
.featured-article__image {
  aspect-ratio: unset;
  min-height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-article__body {
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-8) var(--space-8) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.featured-article__body h3 {
  font-size: var(--size-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.featured-article__body p {
  font-size: var(--size-md);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.featured-article__link {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.featured-article:hover .featured-article__link { gap: var(--space-3); }

/* ── Pillar Sub-topics Grid ── */
.subtopic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.subtopic-card {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.subtopic-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.subtopic-card__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.subtopic-card h4 {
  font-size: var(--size-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}
.subtopic-card p {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.subtopic-card__arrow {
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ── Inline Text Link ── */
.text-link {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: transparent;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: text-decoration-color var(--transition-fast);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.text-link:hover {
  text-decoration-color: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-accent-hover);
}

/* ── Key Takeaway Box ── */
.key-takeaway {
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.key-takeaway p {
  font-size: var(--size-md);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.key-takeaway strong { color: var(--clr-accent); }

/* ── Step List ── */
.step-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  counter-reset: step-counter;
}
.step-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  counter-increment: step-counter;
}
.step-item::before {
  content: counter(step-counter, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--size-xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--clr-accent-light);
  min-width: 36px;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 4px;
}
.step-item__text h5 { font-size: var(--size-base); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.step-item__text p { font-size: var(--size-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ── Comparison Table ── */
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
}
.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--size-base);
  color: var(--clr-heading);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.comparison-table td {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.comparison-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--clr-surface-warm); }
.comparison-table .check { color: #3A8A3A; font-weight: 700; }
.comparison-table .cross { color: #9B4A4A; }

/* ── Related Content Block (page-level) ── */
.related-block {
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}
.related-block .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.related-block h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }

/* ── Homepage Articles Strip ── */
.articles-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

/* ── Cluster Map Visual ── */
.cluster-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.cluster-row__label {
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  min-width: 80px;
}
.cluster-row__items {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cluster-chip {
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.cluster-chip:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ── Reading Time Badge ── */
.read-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.read-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-1); }

/* ── Homepage "How We Curate" Banner ── */
.curation-banner {
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-16);
  text-align: center;
}
.curation-banner .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.curation-banner h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.curation-banner p { max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-8); font-size: var(--size-md); }
.curation-points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  text-align: left;
}
.curation-point {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--clr-surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}
.curation-point__icon { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.curation-point h5 { font-size: var(--size-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.curation-point p { font-size: var(--size-sm); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ── Responsive additions for new components ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pillar-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-hero__image { display: none; }
  .pillar-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-intro__sidebar { position: static; }
  .start-here { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .curation-points { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .featured-article { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-article__image { aspect-ratio: 16/9; min-height: auto; }
  .featured-article__body { padding: var(--space-6); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .guide-strip,
  .article-grid,
  .subtopic-grid,
  .articles-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-5); }
  .curation-points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .start-here { padding: var(--space-8); }
  .curation-banner { padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6); }
}


/* Accessibility Focus States */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ══ NEWSLETTER POPUP ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.newsletter-popup {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 9999;
  bottom: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-6);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  background-color: var(--clr-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transform: translateY(120%);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s;
}

.newsletter-popup.is-visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.newsletter-popup__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1;
}

.newsletter-popup__close:hover {
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.newsletter-popup h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

.newsletter-popup p {
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.newsletter-popup .newsletter-note {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Mobile Floating Card / Flyout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .newsletter-popup {
    bottom: var(--space-4);
    right: var(--space-4);
    left: var(--space-4);
    width: auto;
    max-width: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SKILLS UPGRADE — All 10 skills applied to homepage
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Skill 8: animejs-animation — Scroll Reveal System ── */
@keyframes fadeSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.reveal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.reveal-fade.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-fade { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ── Skill 2: frontend-design — Card Micro-interactions ── */
.setup-card {
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  will-change: transform;
}
.setup-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.setup-card__image {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.setup-card__image .img-placeholder,
.setup-card__image img {
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.setup-card:hover .setup-card__image .img-placeholder,
.setup-card:hover .setup-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.category-card {
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

/* ── Skill 1: design-spells — Button Glow Pulse ── */
@keyframes btnGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(124, 106, 84, 0); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(124, 106, 84, 0.15); }
}
.btn--primary {
  animation: btnGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn--primary:hover { animation: none; }

/* Nav link hover underline slide */
.main-nav a:not(.nav-cta) {
  position: relative;
}
.main-nav a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -2px;
  width: 0; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}
.main-nav a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* ── Skill 9: social-proof-architect — Pinterest Strip ── */
.pinterest-strip {
  background: #fff5f5;
  border-top: 1px solid #ffd6d6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ffd6d6;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
}
.pinterest-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
}
.pinterest-strip__icon { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pinterest-strip__link {
  color: #E60023;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.pinterest-strip__link:hover { opacity: 0.75; color: #E60023; }

/* ── Skill 9: Hero social proof bar ── */
.hero-social-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
}
.hero-proof-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.proof-dot {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-surface);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.proof-dot + .proof-dot { margin-left: -8px; }

/* ── Skill 9: Newsletter social proof ── */
.newsletter-social-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
}
.newsletter-social-proof .proof-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── Skill 10: scarcity-urgency — Hot Badge ── */
.setup-card__tag--hot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8501A, #D4481A);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
}

/* ── Skill 10: Freshness label ── */
.setup-card__freshness {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  background: var(--clr-surface-warm);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 2px var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Skill 6: ui-a11y — Trust strip SVG icons ── */
.trust-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}
.trust-icon svg { color: var(--clr-accent); }

/* ── Skill 6: ui-a11y — Focus visible global fix ── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}


/* ============================================================
   CONVERSION SKILLS — 5 psychology skills applied
   ============================================================ */

/* Skill 5 + Skill 3: Trust bar beneath Amazon buttons */
.product-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}
.product-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.product-trust-item svg {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Skill 4: Value anchor box */
.value-anchor-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-accent-bg), #F9F5F0);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
}
.value-anchor-box__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.value-anchor-box strong {
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Skill 2: Loss-aversion callout */
.loss-aversion-callout {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #FEFBF5;
  border: 1px solid #E8D5B7;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
}
.loss-aversion-callout__icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.loss-aversion-callout__text strong {
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}

/* Skill 1: Product card micro-copy emphasis */
.product-card__body p em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
}

/* Skill 4 + 5: Amazon button enhancement */
.btn--amazon {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn--amazon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
.btn--amazon:hover::after {
  left: 160%;
}

/* SEO Architecture — Pillar callout bar */
.pillar-callout-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--clr-accent-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pillar-callout-bar__eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pillar-callout-bar__eyebrow::after { content: '·'; margin-left: var(--space-2); }
.pillar-callout-bar__link {
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.pillar-callout-bar__link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.pillar-callout-bar__link strong { color: var(--clr-text-primary); }

/* Read-next block on money pages */
.read-next-section { margin-top: var(--space-12); padding-top: var(--space-10); border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light); }

/* Editorial Authority Trust Badge */
.article-trust {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: -var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--size-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}
.article-trust span {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2F855A; /* Trust green */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.article-trust a {
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--clr-border);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.article-trust a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  text-decoration-color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}

/* Viral Curation Bottom Line */
.bottom-line {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--clr-border-light);
}
.bottom-line strong {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}