/* ============================================
   STYLE.CSS — Akku Zukunft Modern Design
   ============================================ */

:root {
    --bg-deep:        #050a14;
    --bg-surface:     #0d1627;
    --bg-card:        rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    --primary:        #00ff88;
    --primary-dim:    rgba(0,255,136,0.12);
    --primary-glow:   rgba(0,255,136,0.35);
    --secondary:      #00d4ff;
    --secondary-dim:  rgba(0,212,255,0.1);
    --accent:         #ff6b35;
    --text:           #e2eaf4;
    --text-mid:       #7a8fa6;
    --border:         rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    --border-hover:   rgba(0,255,136,0.25);
    --radius:         14px;
    --radius-lg:      22px;
    --max-width:      1140px;
    --font-body:      'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-heading:   'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    --ease:           cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: auto; }

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--bg-deep);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-deep); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(var(--primary), var(--secondary)); border-radius: 3px; }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease); }

/* ============ LAYOUT ============ */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* ============ AMBIENT BACKGROUND ORBS ============ */
.orb {
    position: fixed;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.orb-1 {
    width: 650px; height: 650px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,255,136,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -200px; left: -200px;
    animation: drift1 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-2 {
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: 10%; right: -150px;
    animation: drift2 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-3 {
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,107,53,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%; left: 40%;
    animation: drift3 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes drift1 {
    0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); }
    33%      { transform: translate(40px,-40px); }
    66%      { transform: translate(-30px,30px); }
}
@keyframes drift2 {
    0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); }
    50%      { transform: translate(-50px,-30px); }
}
@keyframes drift3 {
    0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); }
    40%      { transform: translate(30px,50px); }
    80%      { transform: translate(-40px,-20px); }
}

/* ============ HEADER ============ */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(5,10,20,0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(5,10,20,0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.header-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 72px;
}

.site-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.logo-badge {
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    border-radius: 9px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #050a14;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--primary-glow);
    animation: pulse-badge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes pulse-badge {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0,255,136,0.4); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(0,255,136,0.7); }
}
.site-logo .g { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--secondary)); -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text; }

.site-nav ul { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 4px; }
.site-nav a {
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
    display: block;
}
.site-nav a:hover { color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-dim); }
.site-nav a.active { color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-dim); }

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 24px 110px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0,255,136,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,255,136,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.hero-glow {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -10%, rgba(0,255,136,0.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 80% 110%, rgba(0,212,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--primary-dim);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.2);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s var(--ease) both;
}
.hero-badge .dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.3} }

.hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s var(--ease) 0.1s both;
}
/* Static gradient — the infinite shimmer animation re-rasterized the
   headline every frame and made the text above the video vibrate. */
.hero h1 .grad {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
@keyframes shimmer-text { to { background-position: 200% center; } }

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 44px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s var(--ease) 0.2s both;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s var(--ease) 0.3s both;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 64px;
    padding-top: 48px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s var(--ease) 0.4s both;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mid); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ============ HERO VIDEO BACKGROUND ============ */
.hero-has-video {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.35;
    /* Own compositing layer: video playback must not re-rasterize the text above it */
    transform: translateZ(0);
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.hero-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5,10,20,0.55) 0%, rgba(5,10,20,0.25) 45%, rgba(5,10,20,0.75) 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 60%, rgba(0,255,136,0.07), transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-has-video .hero-particles,
.hero-has-video .hero-glow,
.hero-has-video .hero-badge,
.hero-has-video h1,
.hero-has-video p,
.hero-has-video .hero-actions,
.hero-has-video .hero-stats {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #00cc6f);
    color: #050a14;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,255,136,0.4);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,255,136,0.55);
    color: #050a14;
}
.btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%; left: -100%;
    width: 60%; height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after { left: 160%; }

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-dim);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============ TRUST BAR ============ */
.trust-bar {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 20px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.trust-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 48px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-mid);
}
.trust-item .ti { font-size: 1rem; }

/* ============ SECTIONS ============ */
.section { padding: 90px 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section-alt { background: var(--bg-surface); }

.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-subtitle { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 1rem; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ============ FEATURED ARTICLE ============ */
.article-featured {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 460px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.featured-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.article-featured:hover .featured-bg { transform: scale(1.04); }
.featured-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5,10,20,0.97) 0%, rgba(5,10,20,0.5) 45%, rgba(5,10,20,0.15) 100%);
}
.featured-content {
    position: relative;
    padding: 48px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 780px;
}
.featured-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
}
.featured-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.featured-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 560px;
}
.featured-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.featured-cta .arrow {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.article-featured:hover .featured-cta .arrow {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #050a14;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ============ EDITORIAL LIST ============ */
.editorial-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.editorial-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 26px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.editorial-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.editorial-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -2px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.editorial-item:hover { transform: translateX(8px); }
.editorial-item:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.e-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    padding-top: 2px;
    user-select: none;
}
.editorial-item:hover .e-num { color: var(--primary); }

.e-tag {
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    display: block;
}
.e-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.editorial-item:hover .e-title { color: var(--primary); }
.e-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ============ TOPIC BROWSER ============ */
.topics-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.topic-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.topic-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.t-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.t-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.topic-item:hover .t-name { color: var(--primary); }
.t-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.t-count {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.topic-item:hover .t-count { border-color: rgba(0,255,136,0.3); color: var(--primary); }
.t-arrow {
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.topic-item:hover .t-arrow { color: var(--primary); transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ============ ARTICLE CARDS (related articles only) ============ */
.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.article-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.article-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,255,136,0.2); }
.card-image {
    width: 100%; height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-surface), var(--bg-deep));
}
.card-body { padding: 20px; }
.card-category {
    font-size: 0.67rem; font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--primary); display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.card-excerpt { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
.card-link {
    font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary); display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.card-link::after { content: '→'; }

/* ============ CATEGORIES ============ */
.categories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(175px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}

.category-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 30px 20px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.category-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,255,136,0.2); background: rgba(0,255,136,0.04); }
.category-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.cat-icon { font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.cat-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.cat-desc { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-mid); }

/* ============ WHY TRUST US ============ */
.trust-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 0;
}
.trust-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--primary));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.trust-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.2); transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.trust-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.trust-card .tc-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 18px; display: block; }
.trust-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.trust-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============ EMPTY STATE ============ */
.empty-state { text-align: center; padding: 80px 20px; }
.empty-state .e-icon { font-size: 4rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.empty-state h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.empty-state p { color: var(--text-mid); }

/* ============ ARTICLE PAGE ============ */
.article-header {
    padding: 90px 24px 70px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.article-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 0%, rgba(0,255,136,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.article-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.article-meta { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.article-content {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 60px auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
}
.article-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--text); margin: 48px 0 16px; }
.article-content h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--primary); margin: 32px 0 12px; }
.article-content p { margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--text-mid); }

/* ============ AFFILIATE BOX ============ */
.affiliate-box {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,255,136,0.05);
}
.affiliate-box img { width: 100px; height: 100px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px; }
.affiliate-box-content h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.affiliate-box-content p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.affiliate-badge { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-mid); margin-top: 8px; }

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 70px 0 32px;
    margin-top: 80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.site-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 50%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), transparent);
}

.footer-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-brand .site-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-mid); }

.footer-links h4 {
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-links ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.88rem; transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--primary); transform: translateX(4px); }

.footer-bottom {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 24px 24px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-disclaimer { font-size: 0.77rem; max-width: 500px; opacity: 0.6; }

/* ============ HERO PARTICLES ============ */
.hero-particles { position:absolute; inset:0; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }
@keyframes particle-rise {
    0%   { transform:translateY(0) scale(1); opacity:0; }
    10%  { opacity:0.7; }
    90%  { opacity:0.2; }
    100% { transform:translateY(-70vh) scale(0.3); opacity:0; }
}

/* ============ CATEGORY PILLS ============ */
.cat-pills-wrap { overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; scrollbar-width:none; padding:2px 0 8px; }
.cat-pills-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar { display:none; }
.cat-pills { display:flex; gap:10px; }
.cat-pill {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
    padding:9px 20px; border-radius:50px;
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    background:var(--bg-card);
    color:var(--text-mid); font-size:0.83rem; font-weight:600;
    text-decoration:none; white-space:nowrap;
    transition:all 0.25s var(--ease);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.cat-pill:hover { border-color:rgba(0,255,136,0.35); color:var(--primary); background:var(--primary-dim); }
.cat-pill.active { border-color:var(--primary); color:var(--primary); background:var(--primary-dim); box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(0,255,136,0.12); }

/* ============ MOSAIC CARD GRID ============ */
.mosaic {
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:18px;
}
/* Cards 1 and 7 span two columns */
.mosaic .mc:nth-child(1),
.mosaic .mc:nth-child(7) { grid-column:span 2; }

.mc {
    display:block; text-decoration:none;
    border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    background:var(--bg-surface);
    position:relative;
    transition:border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
/* Shimmer sweep on hover */
.mc::after {
    content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:-120%;
    width:55%; height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,0.035),transparent);
    transform:skewX(-12deg);
    transition:left 0.75s ease;
    pointer-events:none; z-index:5;
}
.mc:hover::after { left:165%; }
.mc:hover {
    border-color:rgba(0,255,136,0.22);
    box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.38), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

/* Image area */
.mc-img { height:200px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
.mosaic .mc:nth-child(1) .mc-img,
.mosaic .mc:nth-child(7) .mc-img { height:230px; }

.mc-img-inner {
    width:100%; height:100%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition:transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
    position:relative;
}
.mc:hover .mc-img-inner { transform:scale(1.07); }

/* Category gradient backgrounds */
.mc-img-inner.cat-reviews      { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#061428,#0d2545); }
.mc-img-inner.cat-solar        { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#1a1000,#3a2500); }
.mc-img-inner.cat-lifepo4      { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#001a08,#003d18); }
.mc-img-inner.cat-guides       { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#110018,#280038); }
.mc-img-inner.cat-home-storage { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#001520,#002d45); }
.mc-img-inner.cat-power-banks  { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#1a0800,#3d1a00); }
.mc-img-inner.cat-ev-charging  { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#080018,#150030); }
.mc-img-inner.cat-default      { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0d1627,#050a14); }

/* Glow dot behind emoji */
.mc-img-inner::before {
    content:''; position:absolute;
    width:100px; height:100px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,255,136,0.18) 0%,transparent 70%);
    border-radius:50%;
    transition:opacity 0.4s ease;
    opacity:0.6;
}
.mc:hover .mc-img-inner::before { opacity:1; }
.mc-emoji {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    color: rgba(0,255,136,0.55);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,255,136,0.3);
}

/* Wide card: side-by-side layout */
.mc:nth-child(1) .mc-inner,
.mc:nth-child(7) .mc-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; }
.mc:nth-child(1) .mc-img,
.mc:nth-child(7) .mc-img { height:100%; min-height:230px; }
.mc:nth-child(1) .mc-body,
.mc:nth-child(7) .mc-body { display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; padding:28px 24px; }
.mc:nth-child(1) .mc-title,
.mc:nth-child(7) .mc-title { font-size:1.12rem; -webkit-line-clamp:3; }

/* Card body */
.mc-body { padding:18px 20px 20px; }
.mc-tag {
    font-size:0.65rem; font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:2px;
    color:var(--primary); margin-bottom:8px; display:block;
}
.mc-title {
    font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.97rem;
    font-weight:600; color:var(--text); line-height:1.35;
    margin-bottom:7px; transition:color 0.3s ease;
    display:-webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp:2; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; overflow:hidden;
}
.mc:hover .mc-title { color:var(--primary); }
.mc-excerpt {
    font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.52;
    display:-webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp:2; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; overflow:hidden;
}
.mc-foot {
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    margin-top:14px; padding-top:12px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.mc-read {
    font-size:0.74rem; font-weight:700;
    color:var(--primary); display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center; gap:5px; transition:gap 0.2s ease;
}
.mc:hover .mc-read { gap:10px; }

/* Standard grid for category pages */
.card-grid {
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr));
    gap:18px;
}
.card-grid .mc:nth-child(n) { grid-column:span 1; }
.card-grid .mc .mc-inner { display:block !important; }
.card-grid .mc .mc-img { height:200px !important; min-height:unset !important; }
.card-grid .mc .mc-body { padding:18px 20px 20px !important; }
.card-grid .mc .mc-title { font-size:0.97rem !important; -webkit-line-clamp:2 !important; }

/* ============ SCROLL REVEAL ============ */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
    transition: opacity 0.75s var(--ease), transform 0.75s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-24px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ============ KEYFRAMES ============ */
@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ============ MOBILE HAMBURGER MENU ============ */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 9px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--primary); }
.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-mid);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    transform-origin: center;
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); background: var(--primary); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); background: var(--primary); }

/* ============ PAGINATION ============ */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 40px 0 10px;
}
.pagination a, .pagination span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 38px; height: 38px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    color: var(--text-mid);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.pagination a:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-dim); }
.pagination span.current { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-dim); }
.pagination span.dots { border: none; background: none; }

/* ============ COOKIE CONSENT BANNER ============ */
.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: rgba(13, 22, 39, 0.97);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: slideUp 0.4s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes slideUp {
    from { transform: translateY(100%); opacity: 0; }
    to   { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 1; }
}
.cookie-banner-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cookie-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 260px;
}
.cookie-text strong { display: block; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cookie-text p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }
.cookie-text a { color: var(--primary); }
.cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-cookie-essential {
    padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.btn-cookie-essential:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.btn-cookie-accept {
    padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #00cc6f);
    color: #050a14; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.2s;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.btn-cookie-accept:hover { opacity: 0.9; }

/* ============ ARTICLE BODY LAYOUT ============ */
.article-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
    padding: 60px 0;
}

/* ============ SHARE BAR ============ */
.share-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.share-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.share-btns { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    color: var(--text-mid);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.share-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-dim); }
.share-btn.copied { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-dim); }

/* ============ BACK TO TOP ============ */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 32px;
    z-index: 9000;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #00cc6f);
    color: #050a14;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,255,136,0.4);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,255,136,0.55); }

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */

/* ── Large tablet / small laptop (≤ 1100px) ─────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; gap: 32px; }
}

/* ── Tablet landscape (≤ 960px) ─────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hero { padding: 100px 24px 80px; }
    .section { padding: 70px 0; }
}

/* ── Tablet portrait (≤ 900px) ──────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .mosaic { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
    .mosaic .mc:nth-child(1),
    .mosaic .mc:nth-child(7) { grid-column: span 2; }
    .mc:nth-child(1) .mc-inner,
    .mc:nth-child(7) .mc-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mc:nth-child(1) .mc-img,
    .mc:nth-child(7) .mc-img { height: 220px !important; }
    .article-featured { min-height: 340px; }
    .featured-content { padding: 32px 28px; }
    .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 220px; gap: 24px; }
    .section { padding: 60px 0; }
}

/* ── Mobile (≤ 768px) ────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Header */
    .header-inner { height: 64px; padding: 0 20px; flex-direction: row; gap: 0; }
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
    .site-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0;
        background: rgba(13,22,39,0.98);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
        padding: 16px 20px 20px;
        z-index: 999;
    }
    .site-nav.open { display: block; animation: fadeInDown 0.25s var(--ease) both; }
    .site-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
    .site-nav a { padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 0.95rem; }

    /* Hero */
    .hero { padding: 80px 20px 60px; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; justify-content: center; }
    .hero-stats { gap: 24px; padding-top: 32px; margin-top: 40px; }

    /* Sections */
    .section { padding: 48px 0; }
    .article-header { padding: 60px 20px 40px; }

    /* Article layout */
    .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px 0; }
    .article-layout aside { position: static !important; }
    .article-layout .article-content { margin-top: 0; }

    /* Featured */
    .article-featured { min-height: 280px; }
    .featured-content { padding: 20px 18px; }
    .featured-title { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    .featured-excerpt { display: none; }

    /* Trust bar */
    .trust-bar .container { gap: 16px 32px; justify-content: flex-start; }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

    /* Misc */
    .affiliate-box { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .editorial-item { grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .e-num { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .pagination { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; padding: 28px 0 8px; }

    /* Cookie */
    .cookie-banner-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .cookie-actions { width: 100%; }
    .btn-cookie-essential, .btn-cookie-accept { flex: 1; text-align: center; }

    /* Share bar */
    .share-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
    .share-btns { width: 100%; }

    /* Back to top */
    .back-to-top { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; width: 40px; height: 40px; }

    /* Contact cards grid */
    .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── Small mobile (≤ 600px) ──────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .mosaic { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mosaic .mc:nth-child(1),
    .mosaic .mc:nth-child(7) { grid-column: span 1; }
    .mc:nth-child(1) .mc-img,
    .mc:nth-child(7) .mc-img { height: 200px !important; }
    .card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; align-items: center; border-top: none; padding-top: 0; margin-top: 32px; }
    .hero-stats::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 60px; height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .section { padding: 36px 0; }
    .trust-bar .container { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 4px 0; }
    .article-featured { min-height: 240px; }
    .hero { padding: 70px 18px 52px; }
    .article-header { padding: 48px 18px 32px; }
}

/* ── Extra small phones (≤ 420px) ───────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: 1.85rem; letter-spacing: -0.3px; }
    .article-title { font-size: 1.45rem; }
    .featured-title { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .btn { padding: 12px 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .container { padding: 0 16px; }
    .share-btns { flex-direction: column; }
    .share-btn { justify-content: center; }
    .mc-body { padding: 14px 16px 16px; }
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║           ULTRA-MODERN EFFECT LAYER                         ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ */

/* ── CSS @property for animated conic gradient ── */
@property --conic-angle {
    syntax: '<angle>';
    inherits: false;
    initial-value: 0deg;
}

/* ── Custom Cursor (removed — using default OS cursor) ─────────── */

/* ── Scroll Progress Bar ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    height: 2px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--primary));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer-bar 2.5s linear infinite;
    z-index: 10001;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,255,136,0.75);
    transition: width 0.12s linear;
    pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes shimmer-bar { to { background-position: -200% center; } }

/* ── Film Grain / Noise Texture (static, no jitter) ────────────── */
.noise-layer {
    display: none;
}

/* ── Hero Parallax Video ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-bg-video {
    will-change: transform;
    transform: scale(1.18);
    transform-origin: center center;
}

/* ── Hero Shatter Grid ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-shatter-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-shard {
    position: absolute;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,255,136,0.025) 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.018) 100%);
    border-top:    1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.14);
    border-left:   1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.11);
    border-right:  1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
}

/* ── 3D Tilt Shine Overlay ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.tilt-shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 7;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--sx,50%) var(--sy,50%), rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.mc:hover .tilt-shine { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Animated Conic Gradient Border on Cards ───────────────────── */
.mc-conic-border {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: conic-gradient(
        from var(--conic-angle, 0deg),
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(0,255,136,0.75) 18%,
        rgba(0,212,255,0.5) 32%,
        transparent 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    animation: conic-spin 3s linear infinite paused;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 8;
}
@keyframes conic-spin { to { --conic-angle: 360deg; } }
.mc:hover .mc-conic-border {
    opacity: 1;
    animation-play-state: running;
}

/* ── Button Ripple ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-ripple {
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: ripple-expand 0.65s ease-out forwards;
    pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ripple-expand { to { transform: scale(200); opacity: 0; } }

/* ── Marquee Trust Bar ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.trust-marquee-outer {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}
.trust-marquee-outer::before,
.trust-marquee-outer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 90px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.trust-marquee-outer::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-surface) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.trust-marquee-outer::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-surface) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.trust-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee-run 30s linear infinite;
}
.trust-marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee-run {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.trust-marquee-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    padding: 0 40px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.trust-marquee-item:hover { color: var(--text); }
.trust-marquee-sep {
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.35;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
}

/* ── Stat number neon glow pulse ───────────────────────────────── */
.stat-number {
    animation: stat-neon 3.5s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}
@keyframes stat-neon {
    0%,100% { filter: brightness(1); }
    50%      { filter: brightness(1.15) drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0,255,136,0.55)); }
}

/* ── Moving hero grid lines ────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-grid {
    animation: grid-drift 35s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes grid-drift {
    from { background-position: 0 0, 0 0; }
    to   { background-position: 60px 60px, 60px 60px; }
}

/* ── Enhanced logo badge pulse ─────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes pulse-badge {
    0%,100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0,255,136,0.5), 0 0 28px rgba(0,255,136,0.2);
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0,255,136,0.9), 0 0 56px rgba(0,255,136,0.4);
        transform: scale(1.06);
    }
}

/* ── Floating section label ────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: label-float 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes label-float {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}

/* ── Card 3D transform base ────────────────────────────────────── */
.mc {
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}

/* ── Reveal scale variant ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal-scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.93) translateY(22px);
    transition: opacity 0.85s var(--ease), transform 0.85s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-scale.visible { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }

/* ── Mobile: disable heavy effects ────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .noise-layer { display: none !important; }
    .trust-marquee-outer::before,
    .trust-marquee-outer::after { width: 40px; }
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  1. FLOATING VIDEO PLAYER                                    ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.video-player-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    margin: 32px 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.video-player-wrapper iframe,
.video-player-wrapper video {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    border: none;
    display: block;
}
.fv-placeholder {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.floating-video {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: -320px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 340px;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,255,136,0.08);
    z-index: 9500;
    transition: bottom 0.48s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
}
.floating-video.active { bottom: 90px; }

.fv-drag-handle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: rgba(0,255,136,0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    cursor: grab;
}
.fv-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 250px;
}
.fv-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}
.fv-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--text); }
.fv-body {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: #000;
    position: relative;
}
.fv-body iframe,
.fv-body video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .floating-video { width: calc(100vw - 32px); right: 16px; }
    .floating-video.active { bottom: 80px; }
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  2. SCROLL-DRIVEN PRODUCT SHOWCASE                           ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.product-showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    margin: 56px -24px;
    position: relative;
}
.showcase-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    align-self: start;
    height: calc(100vh - 160px);
    max-height: 520px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px 32px 24px 0;
}
.showcase-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,255,136,0.06);
    position: relative;
}
.showcase-img-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(0,255,136,0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.showcase-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.showcase-sticky.zoom-in  .showcase-img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.showcase-sticky.zoom-out .showcase-img { transform: scale(0.96); }

.showcase-content {
    padding: 0 0 0 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.showcase-step {
    padding: 52px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    opacity: 0.28;
    transform: translateX(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.showcase-step:first-child { padding-top: 16px; }
.showcase-step:last-child  { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 16px; }
.showcase-step.active      { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.showcase-step-num {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}
.showcase-step .step-icon {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0,255,136,0.3));
}
.showcase-step h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.18rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--text) !important;
    margin: 0 0 10px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}
.showcase-step p {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    color: var(--text-mid) !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .product-showcase {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        margin: 40px 0;
    }
    .showcase-sticky {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
        height: auto;
        max-height: none;
        padding: 0 0 24px 0;
    }
    .showcase-img-wrap { max-width: 100%; }
    .showcase-content  { padding: 0; }
    .showcase-step     { opacity: 1; transform: none; padding: 32px 0; }
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  3. BENTO GRID — PRODUCT SPECS                               ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.bento-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.032);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 22px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.bento-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 15%, rgba(0,255,136,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.bento-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0,255,136,0.22);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.32), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,255,136,0.07);
}
.bento-item:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.bento-wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.bento-tall { grid-row:    span 2; }
.bento-full { grid-column: span 4; }

/* Score / rating cell */
.bento-score {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0,255,136,0.07), rgba(0,212,255,0.03));
    border-color: rgba(0,255,136,0.14);
    min-height: 130px;
}
.bento-score-stars { font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 3px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.bento-score-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.bento-score-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
}

/* Spec value cell */
.bento-spec-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    display: block;
}
.bento-spec-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.bento-spec-unit {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-left: 2px;
}
.bento-spec-note {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-top: 5px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.bento-item .bento-icon {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0,255,136,0.22));
}
.bento-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}

/* Pros / Cons */
.bento-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 10px 0 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}
.bento-list li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.45;
    padding-left: 18px;
    position: relative;
}
.bento-list.pros li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.bento-list.cons li::before {
    content: '✕';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #ff6b6b;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Bar graph row */
.bento-bar-row { margin-top: 8px; }
.bento-bar-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.bento-bar {
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.bento-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 1.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.bento-item.in-view .bento-bar-fill { width: var(--bar-pct, 0%); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .bento-wide { grid-column: span 2; }
    .bento-full { grid-column: span 2; }
    .bento-tall { grid-row: span 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 9px; }
    .bento-item  { padding: 16px; }
    .bento-score-num { font-size: 2.3rem; }
    .bento-spec-value { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  4. AFFILIATE CTA BUTTON                                     ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ */
.affiliate-cta-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    background: rgba(0,255,136,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.affiliate-cta-wrap::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 110%, rgba(0,255,136,0.09), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.affiliate-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
}
.affiliate-cta-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
}

.btn-affiliate {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 17px 38px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #050a14;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00ff88 0%, #00e07a 50%, #00ff88 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    box-shadow:
        0 6px 28px rgba(0,255,136,0.45),
        0 0 0 0 rgba(0,255,136,0);
    animation: aff-pulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease), background-position 0.55s;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.btn-affiliate:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.016);
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 44px rgba(0,255,136,0.65),
        0 0 60px rgba(0,255,136,0.18);
    animation-play-state: paused;
    background-position: right center;
    color: #050a14;
}
.btn-affiliate::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%; left: -80%;
    width: 50%; height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.32), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.55s ease;
}
.btn-affiliate:hover::after { left: 180%; }

@keyframes aff-pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,255,136,0.45), 0 0 0 0 rgba(0,255,136,0);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 34px rgba(0,255,136,0.52), 0 0 0 9px rgba(0,255,136,0.055);
    }
}

.btn-affiliate-icon   { font-size: 1.15rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-affiliate-body   { flex: 1; text-align: left; line-height: 1.25; }
.btn-affiliate-body small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.65;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.btn-affiliate-arrow {
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-affiliate:hover .btn-affiliate-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.affiliate-cta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    position: relative;
}

/* ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
   ║  WOW EFFECTS — PACK 2                                        ║
   ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ */


/* ── Split Text Reveal ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sw-outer { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: bottom; line-height: 1.15; }
.sw-inner { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(110%); animation: sw-rise 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) forwards; }
@keyframes sw-rise { to { transform: translateY(0); } }
.h1-split { animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

/* ── Typewriter Badge ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-typewriter {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    background: rgba(0,255,136,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s var(--ease) 0.05s both;
    min-width: 270px;
    justify-content: center;
}
/* ── Clip-Path Wipe Reveal ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal-wipe {
    clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
    transition: clip-path 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal-wipe.visible { clip-path: inset(0 0% 0 0); }



/* ── Spring bounce on card images ──────────────────────────────── */
.mc-img-inner {
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) !important;
}

/* ── SVG Line Divider ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.svg-divider { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0; padding: 8px 0; pointer-events: none; }
.svg-divider svg { width: 100%; height: 44px; display: block; }
.svg-divider path {
    stroke-dasharray: 1500;
    stroke-dashoffset: 1500;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 2s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.svg-divider.visible path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }

/* ── Text Scramble (no extra CSS needed — JS handles it) ───────── */

/* ── Newsletter Section ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nl-section { padding: 90px 0 70px; }
.nl-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 64px 56px 56px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
/* Gradient hairline border */
.nl-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,255,136,0.4) 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.18) 45%, rgba(157,123,255,0.25) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.nl-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 480px; height: 240px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,255,136,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.nl-icon-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(0,255,136,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 0 28px -6px rgba(0,255,136,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.nl-kicker {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.nl-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.nl-sub {
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
/* Unified input bar: input + button live in one pill */
.nl-input-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
    background: rgba(5,10,20,0.55);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 6px 6px 6px 10px;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.nl-input-wrap:focus-within {
    border-color: rgba(0,255,136,0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,255,136,0.07), 0 0 32px -10px rgba(0,255,136,0.3);
}
.nl-input-wrap:has(.nl-input--error) { border-color: #ff6b6b; }
.nl-input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 12px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    outline: none;
}
.nl-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-mid); }
.nl-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    color: #050a14;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 11px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: filter 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
    min-width: 116px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nl-btn:hover:not(:disabled) { filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nl-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .nl-card { padding: 48px 24px 40px; }
    .nl-input-wrap { flex-direction: column; padding: 10px; border-radius: 18px; }
    .nl-input { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    .nl-btn { width: 100%; }
}
.nl-spinner {
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(5,10,20,0.3);
    border-top-color: #050a14;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: nl-spin 0.7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes nl-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.nl-msg {
    min-height: 22px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.nl-msg--success { color: var(--primary); }
.nl-msg--error   { color: #ff6b6b; }
.nl-privacy { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
/* Honeypot — visually hidden but not display:none so CSS-only bots still see it */
.nl-hp {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
/* Input error state */
.nl-input--error { border-color: #ff6b6b !important; }
/* Trust badges */
.nl-trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px 20px;
    margin-top: 14px;
}
.nl-trust-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.nl-trust-item svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.nl-trust-item a { color: var(--text-mid); text-decoration: underline; }
.nl-trust-item a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
/* Success state */
.nl-success {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
    padding: 8px 0 4px;
}
.nl-success--visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.nl-success-envelope {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    animation: nl-float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nl-float {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
.nl-success-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.nl-success-email-line {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nl-success-email-line strong { color: var(--text); }
.nl-success-body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.nl-success-hint {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
/* Confirm page */
.confirm-section {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 0;
}
.confirm-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 56px 48px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.confirm-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 350px; height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,255,136,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.confirm-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.confirm-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.confirm-body {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.confirm-email {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(0,255,136,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,255,136,0.2);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    word-break: break-all;
}
.confirm-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .nl-card { padding: 36px 24px; }
    .nl-input-wrap { flex-direction: column; }
    .nl-btn { width: 100%; }
    .confirm-card { padding: 40px 24px; }
    .confirm-actions { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ── Search toggle button ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.search-toggle {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 7px 9px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    margin-right: 4px;
}
.search-toggle:hover { color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); }

/* ── Search overlay ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.search-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9000;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-top: 80px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.search-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.search-overlay-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 10, 20, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 0;
}
.search-overlay-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 680px;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.search-overlay-form {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.search-overlay-form:focus-within { border-color: var(--primary); }
.search-overlay-form input {
    flex: 1;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.search-overlay-form input::placeholder { color: var(--text-mid); }
.search-overlay-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    color: #050a14;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.search-overlay-close {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-mid);
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.search-overlay-close:hover { color: var(--text); }

/* ── Search results page ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.search-page-form { width: 100%; }
.search-page-wrap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 10px 10px 18px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.search-page-wrap:focus-within { border-color: var(--primary); }
.search-page-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.search-page-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-mid); }
.search-page-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    color: #050a14;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.search-results { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.search-result {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
.search-result:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); transform: translateX(4px); }
.sr-img {
    width: 90px;
    min-width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sr-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.sr-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.sr-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.sr-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.sr-date { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-mid); }

/* ── Share buttons — WhatsApp + Facebook ────────────────────────── */
.share-wa { background: #25d366 !important; color: #fff !important; }
.share-wa:hover { background: #1eb855 !important; }
.share-fb { background: #1877f2 !important; color: #fff !important; }
.share-fb:hover { background: #166fe5 !important; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .sr-img { display: none; }
    .search-overlay-inner { padding: 0 16px; }
}

/* ── Table of Contents ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.toc-wrap {
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 18px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.toc-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.toc-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.toc-link {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    padding: 5px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}
.toc-link:hover { color: var(--text); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.toc-link.toc-active { color: var(--primary); border-left-color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-dim); }
.toc-sub { padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.78rem; }

/* ── Article newsletter CTA ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.article-nl {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 28px 24px;
    margin: 40px 0 32px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.article-nl-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; right: -40px;
    width: 200px; height: 160px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0,255,136,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.article-nl-left { flex: 1; min-width: 160px; }
.article-nl-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.article-nl-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.article-nl-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.article-nl-form { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; }
.article-nl-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.article-nl-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
    min-width: 0;
}
.article-nl-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); }
.article-nl-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-mid); }
.article-nl-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    color: #050a14;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.article-nl-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.6; }
.article-nl-msg { font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 8px; min-height: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .article-nl { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; padding: 22px 20px; }
    .article-nl-row { flex-direction: column; }
    .article-nl-btn { width: 100%; }
}
.scramble { display: inline-block; }


/* ============================================================
   ULTRA LUXE LAYER v3 - Aurora Color System & Pro Polish
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --violet:      #9d7bff;
    --violet-dim:  rgba(157,123,255,0.1);
    --grad-aurora: linear-gradient(120deg, #00ff88 0%, #00d4ff 45%, #9d7bff 80%, #00ff88 100%);
}

/* -- Text selection -- */
::selection { background: rgba(0,255,136,0.28); color: #fff; }

/* -- Keyboard focus -- */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* -- Tri-color scrollbar -- */
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--violet));
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* -- Aurora background layer -- */
.aurora-layer {
    position: fixed;
    inset: -10%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.aurora { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; will-change: transform; transform: translateZ(0); }
.aurora.a1 {
    width: 55vw; height: 55vw; top: -22%; left: -12%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,255,136,0.07), transparent 65%);
    animation: aurora-1 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.aurora.a2 {
    width: 46vw; height: 46vw; top: -14%; right: -12%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.065), transparent 65%);
    animation: aurora-2 32s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.aurora.a3 {
    width: 42vw; height: 42vw; bottom: -22%; left: 28%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(157,123,255,0.055), transparent 65%);
    animation: aurora-3 38s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes aurora-1 { to { transform: translate(10vw,  9vh)  scale(1.18); } }
@keyframes aurora-2 { to { transform: translate(-9vw,  12vh) scale(1.12); } }
@keyframes aurora-3 { to { transform: translate(8vw,  -10vh) scale(1.22); } }

/* -- Header: gradient hairline when scrolled -- */
.site-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 5%, rgba(0,255,136,0.45) 30%, rgba(0,212,255,0.45) 55%, rgba(157,123,255,0.35) 75%, transparent 95%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.site-header.scrolled::after { opacity: 1; }

/* -- Aurora gradient text: hero headline, stats, scores --
   Static gradients only: animated background-position / text-shadow on
   text layered above the video caused constant repaints (= vibration). */
.hero h1 .grad {
    background: var(--grad-aurora);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.stat-number {
    background: var(--grad-aurora);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.bento-score-num {
    background: var(--grad-aurora);
    background-size: 250% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: shimmer-text 7s linear infinite;
}

/* -- Section header: glowing aurora underline -- */
.section-header::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 64px; height: 2px;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--violet));
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0,255,136,0.45);
}

/* -- Primary button: aurora gradient sweep -- */
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #00ff88 0%, #00e5a0 40%, #00d4ff 100%);
    background-size: 170% auto;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background-position: 95% center; }

/* -- Cards: cyan-violet glow + image enrichment on hover -- */
.mc-img-inner img { transition: filter 0.6s ease; }
.mc:hover .mc-img-inner img { filter: saturate(1.18) brightness(1.06); }
.mc:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.26);
    box-shadow:
        0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
        0 0 48px -14px rgba(0,212,255,0.32),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}


/* -- Back-to-top: scroll progress ring -- */
.back-to-top::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: conic-gradient(var(--secondary) calc(var(--scroll-pct, 0) * 1%), rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0);
    -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(farthest-side, transparent calc(100% - 3px), #000 calc(100% - 2px));
    mask: radial-gradient(farthest-side, transparent calc(100% - 3px), #000 calc(100% - 2px));
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* -- Footer: aurora crown glow + heading accents -- */
.site-footer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -140px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 72%; height: 260px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(0,255,136,0.055) 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.035) 45%, transparent 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-links h4 {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 9px;
}
.footer-links h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 24px; height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
}

/* -- Featured article: aurora frame on hover -- */
.article-featured {
    transition: box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
.article-featured:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 56px -16px rgba(0,255,136,0.3);
}

/* -- Category pills: cyan hover glow -- */
.cat-pill:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0,212,255,0.12); }

/* -- Mobile: trim heavy aurora effects -- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .aurora-layer { display: none; }
}

/* -- Accessibility: respect reduced motion -- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-scale, .reveal-wipe {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        filter: none !important;
        clip-path: none !important;
    }
}

/* ── Accessibility: skip-to-content link ───────────────────── */
.skip-link {
    position: fixed;
    top: -60px;
    left: 16px;
    z-index: 10000;
    background: var(--primary, #00ff88);
    color: #050a14;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus {
    top: 12px;
}

/* ============ ARTICLE CONTENT — full element styling ============ */
/* The content box previously only styled h2/h3/p — raw tables and lists
   broke the layout on mobile. These rules style every element articles use. */

.article-content {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    hyphens: auto;
}

/* Links */
.article-content a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.article-content a:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* Lists */
.article-content ul, .article-content ol { margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 26px; color: var(--text-mid); }
.article-content li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.article-content li::marker { color: var(--primary); }

/* Media never overflows the column */
.article-content img, .article-content video, .article-content iframe {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Tables: styled, and horizontally scrollable instead of breaking the page */
.article-content table {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.article-content table th,
.article-content table td {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-align: left;
    vertical-align: top;
}
.article-content table th {
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.06);
}
.article-content table td { color: var(--text-mid); min-width: 110px; }
.article-content tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

/* Blockquote & inline code */
.article-content blockquote {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
    margin: 24px 0;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--bg-surface);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-style: italic;
}
.article-content code {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.88em;
}

/* Mobile reading comfort: container already provides the gutter,
   so drop the doubled padding and tighten type */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .article-content { padding: 0; margin: 28px auto; font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.75; }
    .article-content h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 36px 0 14px; }
    .article-content h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 26px 0 10px; }
    .article-content table { font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .article-content table th, .article-content table td { padding: 10px 10px; }
}

/* ── Horizontal overflow guards ─────────────────────────────── */
/* Grid items default to min-width:auto — wide content (tables) can
   blow the column past the viewport. Allow columns to shrink: */
.article-layout > main,
.article-layout > aside { min-width: 0; }

/* Final guard: nothing may scroll the page sideways.
   (clip, not hidden — keeps position:sticky working) */
html { overflow-x: clip; }