/* =====================================================
   GRANT CASH NOW — style.css v=1.0
   Theme: Golden Empire
   ===================================================== */

/* ── Fonts loaded via <link> in HTML ── */

:root {
  /* Navy Palette */
  --c-navy-900: #030A14;
  --c-hero-bg:  #060E1C;
  --c-dark:     #0B1830;
  --c-navy:     #0F2045;
  --c-navy-mid: #162A60;

  /* Gold Palette */
  --c-gold:     #F5C518;
  --c-gold-h:   #E0B000;
  --c-gold-d:   #C49A12;
  --c-gold-xl:  #FFE55C;
  --c-gold-pale:#FFF9E0;

  /* Functional */
  --c-light:   #F5F7FF;
  --c-lighter: #FAFBFF;
  --c-white:   #FFFFFF;

  /* Text */
  --c-text:      #060E1C;
  --c-text-mid:  #1E3263;
  --c-text-muted:#5A6E96;

  /* Borders */
  --c-border-gold: rgba(245,197,24,.28);
  --c-border:      #D8E0EE;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(245,197,24,.22);
  --shadow-navy: 0 8px 32px rgba(6,14,28,.45);
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 8px rgba(6,14,28,.10);
  --shadow-md:   0 6px 24px rgba(6,14,28,.14);
  --shadow-lg:   0 16px 48px rgba(6,14,28,.20);

  /* Layout */
  --max-w: 1200px;
  --nav-h: 72px;
  --r-sm: 6px; --r-md: 12px; --r-lg: 20px; --r-xl: 28px; --r-pill: 999px;
  --gap-xs:8px; --gap-sm:16px; --gap-md:24px; --gap-lg:40px; --gap-xl:64px; --gap-xxl:96px;
  --t-fast:.18s ease; --t-med:.30s ease;
}

/* ── Keyframes ── */
@keyframes gold-shimmer {
  to { background-position: 200% center; }
}
@keyframes float-up {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245,197,24,.4); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(245,197,24,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245,197,24,0); }
}
@keyframes counter-in {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fade-slide-in {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(-20px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; font-size:16px; }
body { font-family:'Inter','Segoe UI',system-ui,sans-serif; color:var(--c-text); background:var(--c-white); line-height:1.65; overflow-x:hidden; }
body::-webkit-scrollbar { width:5px; }
body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background:var(--c-dark); }
body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background:var(--c-gold-d); border-radius:3px; }
img { max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
a { color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul,ol { list-style:none; }
button,input,select,textarea { font-family:inherit; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family:'DM Serif Display',Georgia,serif; line-height:1.15; }

/* ── Utility ── */
.container { max-width:var(--max-w); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--gap-md); }
.sr-only { position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); border:0; }
.text-center { text-align:center; }
.centered { text-align:center; }
.centered .section-label::before { display:none; }
.centered .section-subtitle { margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

/* Gold shimmer text */
.shimmer-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C49A12 0%, #F5C518 25%, #FFE55C 50%, #F5C518 75%, #C49A12 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gold-shimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

/* ── Badge ── */
.badge {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  background:rgba(245,197,24,.12); color:var(--c-gold);
  border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.3);
  padding:4px 14px; border-radius:var(--r-pill);
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.badge.white { background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); color:var(--c-white); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2); }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  padding:14px 28px; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer; border:none;
  transition:all var(--t-fast); white-space:nowrap;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
/* Gold btn (on dark bg) */
.btn-gold {
  background:var(--c-gold); color:var(--c-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover { background:var(--c-gold-xl); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(245,197,24,.35); }
.btn-gold:active { transform:translateY(0); }
/* Navy btn (on light bg) */
.btn-navy {
  background:var(--c-dark); color:var(--c-white);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-navy);
}
.btn-navy:hover { background:var(--c-navy); transform:translateY(-2px); }
/* Outline ghost on dark */
.btn-ghost {
  background:transparent; color:var(--c-white);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
/* Outline gold */
.btn-outline-gold {
  background:transparent; color:var(--c-gold-d);
  border:1.5px solid var(--c-gold);
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover { background:var(--c-gold); color:var(--c-dark); }
.btn-lg { padding:18px 38px; font-size:1.1rem; border-radius:var(--r-xl); }
.btn-sm { padding:10px 20px; font-size:.9rem; border-radius:var(--r-md); }
.btn-full { width:100%; }
/* Pulse CTA */
.btn-pulse { animation: pulse-ring 2s ease-out infinite; }

/* ── Navigation ── */
.site-nav {
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:1000;
  height:var(--nav-h);
  background:rgba(6,14,28,.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.12);
  transition:background var(--t-med),box-shadow var(--t-med);
}
.site-nav.scrolled {
  background:rgba(6,14,28,.98);
  box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  border-bottom-color:rgba(245,197,24,.2);
}
.nav-inner {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:100%; max-width:var(--max-w); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--gap-md);
}
.nav-logo img { height:42px; width:auto; }
.nav-links { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px; }
.nav-links a {
  padding:8px 13px; border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size:.88rem; font-weight:500;
  transition:all var(--t-fast); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active { color:var(--c-gold); }
.nav-cta { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--gap-sm); }
.nav-phone { color:var(--c-gold); font-weight:600; font-size:.88rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.nav-phone svg { width:15px; height:15px; }
.nav-toggle { display:none; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:8px; color:var(--c-white); }
.nav-toggle span { display:block; width:24px; height:2px; background:currentColor; border-radius:2px; margin-bottom:5px; }
.nav-toggle span:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
@media(max-width:900px){
  .nav-links { display:none; flex-direction:column; position:absolute; top:var(--nav-h); left:0; right:0; background:var(--c-hero-bg); padding:var(--gap-md); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.15); }
  .nav-links.open { display:flex; }
  .nav-links a { width:100%; padding:12px 16px; }
  .nav-toggle { display:block; }
  .nav-phone { display:none; }
}

/* ── Hero ── */
.hero {
  min-height:100vh;
  background:var(--c-hero-bg) url('img/hero-bg.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding-top:var(--nav-h);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to right,
    rgba(6,14,28,.55) 0%,
    rgba(6,14,28,.70) 30%,
    rgba(11,24,48,.88) 58%,
    rgba(6,14,28,.97) 100%
  );
}
/* diagonal line overlay */
.hero::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,transparent,transparent 60px,rgba(245,197,24,.025) 60px,rgba(245,197,24,.025) 61px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
/* Gold particles */
.hero-particles { position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden; }
.gold-dot {
  position:absolute; width:3px; height:3px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--c-gold); opacity:.5;
  animation:float-up var(--dur,4s) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay:var(--del,0s);
}
.hero-inner {
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:var(--gap-xl); align-items:center;
  padding:var(--gap-xxl) 0;
}
.hero-label { margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); }
.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--c-gold); margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before { content:''; display:block; width:28px; height:1px; background:var(--c-gold); }
.hero-title {
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,3.8rem);
  color:var(--c-white); margin-bottom:var(--gap-md);
  font-weight:400;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(6,14,28,.8), 0 4px 40px rgba(6,14,28,.6);
}
.hero-title em { font-style:italic; display:block; }
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.8vw,1.15rem);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); margin-bottom:var(--gap-lg);
  max-width:500px; line-height:1.72; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(6,14,28,.9);
}
.hero-ctas { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:var(--gap-sm); margin-bottom:var(--gap-lg); }
.hero-trust-badges { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:var(--gap-sm); }
.trust-badge {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  background:rgba(245,197,24,.07); border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.2);
  border-radius:var(--r-md); padding:9px 14px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:500;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.trust-badge svg { width:16px; height:16px; color:var(--c-gold); flex-shrink:0; }
/* Hero form card */
.hero-form-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.25);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:var(--gap-lg);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(245,197,24,.15);
}
.hero-form-card h3 {
  font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--c-white); margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); text-align:center;
}
.hero-form-card h3 span { color:var(--c-gold); }
.hfc-sub { text-align:center; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size:.85rem; margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.form-trust-row { display:flex; gap:1rem; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:var(--gap-sm); }
.form-trust-item { font-size:.75rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.form-trust-item::before { content:'✓'; color:var(--c-gold); font-weight:700; }
/* gold line divider */
.gold-divider { width:60px; height:2px; background:var(--c-gold); margin:var(--gap-sm) auto; border-radius:1px; }

@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:var(--gap-lg); padding:var(--gap-xl) 0; }
  .hero { min-height:auto; }
}

/* ── TrustBar ── */
.trust-bar {
  background:var(--c-dark); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.1);
  padding:var(--gap-md) 0;
}
.trust-bar-inner { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:var(--gap-lg); }
.tb-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--gap-sm); }
.tb-num { font-size:1.7rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-gold); font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; }
.tb-label { font-size:.78rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height:1.3; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.tb-divider { width:1px; height:36px; background:rgba(245,197,24,.15); }

/* ── Section Base ── */
.section { padding:var(--gap-xxl) 0; }
.section-alt { background:var(--c-lighter); }
.section-dark { background:var(--c-dark); color:var(--c-white); }
.section-navy { background:var(--c-hero-bg); color:var(--c-white); }

.section-label {
  font-size:.75rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--c-gold-d); margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.section-label::before { content:''; display:block; width:24px; height:1px; background:var(--c-gold); }
.section-title { font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3vw,2.9rem); color:var(--c-dark); margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); }
.section-title.light { color:var(--c-white); }
.section-subtitle { font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); max-width:620px; margin-bottom:var(--gap-xl); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.section-subtitle.light { color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* ── WhatIs ── */
.whatis-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:var(--gap-xl); align-items:center; }
.whatis-img { border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border:1px solid var(--c-border-gold); }
.whatis-img img { width:100%; height:380px; object-fit:cover; }
.check-item { display:flex; gap:var(--gap-sm); align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); }
.check-icon { width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--c-gold); color:var(--c-dark); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; font-size:.75rem; font-weight:700; margin-top:2px; }
.check-text { font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.6; color:var(--c-text-mid); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }

/* ── Benefits Grid ── */
.benefits-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--gap-md); }
.benefit-card {
  background:var(--c-white); border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:var(--gap-lg); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  border:1px solid var(--c-border);
  transition:all var(--t-med); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.benefit-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--c-gold-d),var(--c-gold),var(--c-gold-xl));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform var(--t-med);
}
.benefit-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:var(--c-border-gold); }
.benefit-card:hover::after { transform:scaleX(1); }
.benefit-icon { width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:var(--r-md); background:var(--c-gold-pale); border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.25); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); font-size:1.5rem; }
.benefit-title { font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-dark); margin-bottom:var(--gap-xs); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.benefit-desc { font-size:.88rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); line-height:1.65; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }

/* ── Steps ── */
.steps-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--gap-lg); position:relative; }
.steps-grid::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:44px; left:calc(16.6% + 28px); right:calc(16.6% + 28px); height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--c-gold-d),var(--c-gold),var(--c-gold-d)); z-index:0; }
.step-card { text-align:center; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.step-num {
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--c-gold); color:var(--c-dark);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:700; margin:0 auto var(--gap-md);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.step-img { width:100%; border-radius:var(--r-lg); margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); overflow:hidden; height:200px; }
.step-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.step-title { font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-dark); margin-bottom:var(--gap-xs); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.step-desc { font-size:.88rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); line-height:1.65; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.step-time { font-size:.76rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--c-gold-d); margin-top:8px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }

/* ── Reviews ── */
.reviews-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--gap-md); }
.review-card {
  background:var(--c-white); border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:var(--gap-lg); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  border:1px solid var(--c-border); transition:all var(--t-med);
}
.review-card:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:var(--c-border-gold); }
.review-stars { color:var(--c-gold); font-size:1rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); }
.review-text { font-size:.88rem; color:var(--c-text-mid); line-height:1.68; margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); font-style:italic; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.review-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--gap-sm); }
.review-avatar { width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--c-navy),var(--c-navy-mid)); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--c-gold); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; }
.review-name { font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--c-dark); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.review-meta { font-size:.75rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.review-verified { font-size:.72rem; color:var(--c-gold-d); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }

/* ── Experts ── */
.experts-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--gap-lg); }
.expert-card { background:var(--c-white); border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border:1px solid var(--c-border); transition:all var(--t-med); }
.expert-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:var(--c-border-gold); }
.expert-photo { height:240px; overflow:hidden; }
.expert-photo img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center top; }
.expert-info { padding:var(--gap-md); }
.expert-name { font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-dark); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.expert-cred { font-size:.78rem; color:var(--c-gold-d); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:4px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.expert-role { font-size:.82rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.expert-bio { font-size:.82rem; color:var(--c-text-mid); line-height:1.65; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.expert-links { display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:var(--gap-sm); }
.expert-links a { font-size:.75rem; color:var(--c-gold-d); font-weight:600; border:1px solid var(--c-border-gold); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:var(--r-pill); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.expert-links a:hover { background:var(--c-gold); color:var(--c-dark); border-color:var(--c-gold); }

/* ── Stats ── */
.stats-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:var(--gap-md); }
.stat-card { text-align:center; padding:var(--gap-lg); background:rgba(245,197,24,.05); border-radius:var(--r-xl); border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.15); }
.stat-num { font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.5vw,3.2rem); font-weight:400; color:var(--c-gold); margin-bottom:8px; font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; }
.stat-label { font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height:1.4; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.stat-icon { font-size:1.6rem; margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); }

/* ── Compare Table ── */
.compare-wrapper { overflow-x:auto; }
.compare-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:.88rem; border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.compare-table th { background:var(--c-dark); color:var(--c-white); padding:16px 18px; text-align:left; font-weight:600; }
.compare-table th.hl { background:var(--c-navy); border-bottom:2px solid var(--c-gold); }
.compare-table td { padding:13px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); background:var(--c-white); vertical-align:middle; }
.compare-table td.hl { background:var(--c-gold-pale); font-weight:600; color:var(--c-navy); }
.compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom:none; }
.compare-table tr:hover td { background:var(--c-lighter); }
.compare-table tr:hover td.hl { background:rgba(245,197,24,.15); }
.check-yes { color:#16A34A; font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; }
.check-no  { color:#E53E3E; font-size:1.05rem; }
.check-partial { color:var(--c-gold-d); font-size:.88rem; }
.compare-badge { display:inline-block; background:var(--c-gold); color:var(--c-dark); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; padding:2px 8px; border-radius:var(--r-pill); margin-left:6px; }

/* ── UseCases ── */
.usecase-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--gap-md); }
.usecase-card { border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); position:relative; transition:transform var(--t-med); }
.usecase-card:hover { transform:scale(1.02); }
.usecase-img { height:220px; overflow:hidden; }
.usecase-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .4s; }
.usecase-card:hover .usecase-img img { transform:scale(1.06); }
.usecase-overlay { position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(6,14,28,.95),transparent); padding:var(--gap-md); }
.usecase-title { font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-white); margin-bottom:3px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.usecase-desc { font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }

/* ── SEO Content ── */
.seo-guide { background:var(--c-lighter); }
.seo-guide-inner { max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; }
.seo-guide h2 { font-size:1.8rem; margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); color:var(--c-dark); }
.seo-guide h3 { font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-navy); margin:var(--gap-md) 0 var(--gap-xs); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.seo-guide p { color:var(--c-text-mid); line-height:1.78; margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.seo-guide ul { margin:var(--gap-sm) 0 var(--gap-md) var(--gap-md); }
.seo-guide ul li { color:var(--c-text-mid); line-height:1.72; margin-bottom:6px; list-style:disc; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.seo-guide ul li strong { color:var(--c-dark); }
.info-box { background:rgba(245,197,24,.08); border-left:3px solid var(--c-gold); border-radius:0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0; padding:var(--gap-md); margin:var(--gap-md) 0; }
.info-box p { margin-bottom:0; }

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq-list { max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; }
.faq-item { border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); overflow:hidden; }
.faq-item:first-child { border-top:1px solid var(--c-border); }
.faq-q { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:var(--gap-md) 0; cursor:pointer; font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--c-dark); gap:var(--gap-md); background:none; border:none; width:100%; text-align:left; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.faq-q:hover { color:var(--c-navy); }
.faq-icon { width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--c-gold-pale); border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.3); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; font-size:.9rem; transition:all var(--t-fast); color:var(--c-gold-d); }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { background:var(--c-gold); color:var(--c-dark); transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .35s ease,padding .35s; }
.faq-a.open { max-height:500px; padding-bottom:var(--gap-md); }
.faq-a p { font-size:.95rem; color:var(--c-text-mid); line-height:1.72; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.faq-a a { color:var(--c-gold-d); text-decoration:underline; }

/* ── Blog Cards ── */
.blog-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--gap-md); }
.blog-card { background:var(--c-white); border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border:1px solid var(--c-border); transition:all var(--t-med); }
.blog-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:var(--c-border-gold); }
.blog-thumb { height:200px; overflow:hidden; }
.blog-thumb img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .4s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb img { transform:scale(1.05); }
.blog-body { padding:var(--gap-md); }
.blog-cat { font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.07em; color:var(--c-gold-d); margin-bottom:var(--gap-xs); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.blog-title { font-size:.98rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-dark); margin-bottom:var(--gap-xs); line-height:1.4; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.blog-excerpt { font-size:.83rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); line-height:1.62; margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.blog-meta { font-size:.76rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.blog-read-more { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; font-size:.83rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--c-gold-d); margin-top:var(--gap-sm); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.blog-read-more:hover { gap:9px; color:var(--c-gold); }

/* ── Expert Analysis ── */
.analysis-box { background:var(--c-lighter); border-radius:var(--r-xl); padding:var(--gap-xl); border:1px solid var(--c-border-gold); }
.analysis-header { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--gap-md); margin-bottom:var(--gap-lg); }
.analysis-avatar { width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden; flex-shrink:0; border:2px solid var(--c-gold); }
.analysis-avatar img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.analysis-name { font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-dark); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.analysis-cred { font-size:.8rem; color:var(--c-gold-d); font-weight:600; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.analysis-body p { color:var(--c-text-mid); line-height:1.78; margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.analysis-rating-box { display:flex; gap:var(--gap-lg); flex-wrap:wrap; background:var(--c-white); border-radius:var(--r-lg); padding:var(--gap-md); margin-top:var(--gap-md); border:1px solid var(--c-border-gold); }
.rating-item { text-align:center; flex:1; min-width:90px; }
.rating-score { font-size:1.9rem; font-weight:400; color:var(--c-navy); font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; }
.rating-label { font-size:.75rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }

/* ── CTA Section ── */
.cta-section {
  background:var(--c-hero-bg);
  padding:var(--gap-xxl) 0;
  text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,transparent,transparent 60px,rgba(245,197,24,.02) 60px,rgba(245,197,24,.02) 61px);
}
.cta-section > * { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.cta-title { font-size:clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.2rem); color:var(--c-white); margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); }
.cta-sub { font-size:1.05rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom:var(--gap-xl); max-width:540px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.cta-actions { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:var(--gap-md); flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cta-guarantee { font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); margin-top:var(--gap-md); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
/* Gold accent line above CTA */
.cta-section::after { content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); width:80px; height:2px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--c-gold),transparent); }

/* ── Apply Page Form Section ── */
.apiflag-section {
  background:var(--c-hero-bg);
  padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 52px) 0 72px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.apiflag-section::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,transparent,transparent 60px,rgba(245,197,24,.025) 60px,rgba(245,197,24,.025) 61px);
}
.apiflag-section::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0;
  height:80px; background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,var(--c-white));
}
.form-card-main {
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.3);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow:0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(245,197,24,.2);
  max-width:600px; margin:0 auto; overflow:hidden;
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
}
.form-card-header {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--c-dark) 0%,var(--c-navy) 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.2);
  padding:2rem 2.5rem 1.5rem; text-align:center;
}
.form-card-logo { width:52px; height:52px; margin:0 auto .75rem; }
.form-card-logo img { width:52px; height:52px; }
.form-card-header h2 { color:var(--c-white); font-size:1.6rem; margin-bottom:.3rem; }
.form-card-header h2 span { color:var(--c-gold); }
.form-card-header p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:.88rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.form-card-body { padding:2rem 2.5rem 2rem; }
.form-trust-row { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:1.1rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:1.25rem; padding-top:1.25rem; border-top:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.1); }
.form-trust-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; font-size:.76rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-weight:500; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.form-trust-item::before { content:'✓'; color:var(--c-gold); font-weight:800; }
.form-side-stats { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:1rem; margin-top:3rem; position:relative; z-index:2; }
.form-side-stat { text-align:center; padding:.75rem 1.25rem; background:rgba(245,197,24,.06); border-radius:var(--r-lg); border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.15); }
.form-side-stat .num { font-size:1.6rem; font-weight:400; color:var(--c-gold); font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; }
.form-side-stat .lbl { font-size:.7rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
#_lg_form_ iframe,#_lg_form_ form { width:100%!important; }
@media(max-width:600px){ .form-card-header,.form-card-body { padding:1.5rem 1.25rem; } }

/* ── Footer ── */
.site-footer { background:var(--c-hero-bg); color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); padding:var(--gap-xl) 0 var(--gap-lg); border-top:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.08); }
.footer-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:var(--gap-xl); margin-bottom:var(--gap-xl); }
.footer-logo { margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); }
.footer-logo img { height:44px; }
.footer-tagline { font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); line-height:1.65; max-width:280px; margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.footer-contact { font-size:.83rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height:1.85; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.footer-contact a { color:var(--c-gold); }
.footer-col h4 { color:var(--c-white); font-size:.92rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.footer-col ul { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:var(--gap-xs); }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size:.83rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); transition:color var(--t-fast); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color:var(--c-gold); }
.footer-bottom { border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding-top:var(--gap-lg); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:var(--gap-sm); }
.footer-copy { font-size:.78rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.footer-legal { display:flex; gap:var(--gap-md); flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-legal a { font-size:.78rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color:var(--c-gold); }
.footer-disclaimer { border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); padding-top:var(--gap-md); margin-top:var(--gap-md); font-size:.73rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.25); line-height:1.72; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }

/* ── Page Banner ── */
.page-banner {
  background: var(--c-hero-bg);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 80px) 0 80px;
  min-height: 280px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:rgba(6,14,28,.85); }
.page-banner > .container { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.page-banner h1 { font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.8rem); color:var(--c-white); margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); }
.page-banner p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:1rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.breadcrumb { display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.45); margin-bottom:var(--gap-sm); justify-content:center; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.breadcrumb a { color:var(--c-gold); }
.breadcrumb span { color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

/* ── Blog Post Layout ── */
.post-layout { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 320px; gap:var(--gap-xl); align-items:start; }
.post-content h1 { font-size:clamp(1.8rem,2.8vw,2.5rem); color:var(--c-dark); margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); }
.post-content h2 { font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--c-dark); margin:var(--gap-lg) 0 var(--gap-sm); }
.post-content h3 { font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--c-navy); margin:var(--gap-md) 0 var(--gap-xs); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700; }
.post-content p { color:var(--c-text-mid); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.post-content ul,.post-content ol { margin:var(--gap-sm) 0 var(--gap-md) var(--gap-md); }
.post-content ul li { list-style:disc; color:var(--c-text-mid); line-height:1.72; margin-bottom:6px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.post-content ol li { list-style:decimal; color:var(--c-text-mid); line-height:1.72; margin-bottom:6px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.post-content strong { color:var(--c-dark); font-weight:700; }
.post-content a { color:var(--c-gold-d); text-decoration:underline; }
.post-content table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:var(--gap-md) 0; font-size:.88rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.post-content table th { background:var(--c-dark); color:var(--c-white); padding:12px 16px; text-align:left; }
.post-content table th.gold-th { background:var(--c-gold); color:var(--c-dark); }
.post-content table td { padding:11px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); }
.post-content table tr:hover td { background:var(--c-lighter); }
.post-meta { display:flex; gap:var(--gap-md); align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); padding-bottom:var(--gap-md); border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); }
.post-meta-avatar { width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden; border:2px solid var(--c-gold); }
.post-meta-avatar img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.post-meta-name { font-size:.9rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--c-dark); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.post-meta-info { font-size:.76rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.post-hero-img { width:100%; border-radius:var(--r-lg); margin-bottom:var(--gap-lg); height:420px; object-fit:cover; border:1px solid var(--c-border-gold); }
.post-sidebar { position:sticky; top:calc(var(--nav-h)+24px); }
.sidebar-card { background:var(--c-lighter); border-radius:var(--r-xl); padding:var(--gap-lg); border:1px solid var(--c-border); margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); }
.sidebar-card h3 { font-size:.98rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-dark); margin-bottom:var(--gap-md); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.toc-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.toc-list a { font-size:.83rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); padding:6px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.toc-list a:hover { color:var(--c-gold-d); }
.rating-summary { text-align:center; }
.rating-big { font-size:3.2rem; color:var(--c-navy); font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; }
.rating-stars { color:var(--c-gold); font-size:1.2rem; letter-spacing:2px; }
.rating-count { font-size:.8rem; color:var(--c-text-muted); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.rating-bars { margin-top:var(--gap-sm); }
.rbar-row { display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:6px; font-size:.76rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; }
.rbar-label { color:var(--c-text-muted); min-width:38px; }
.rbar-track { flex:1; height:5px; background:var(--c-border); border-radius:3px; overflow:hidden; }
.rbar-fill { height:100%; background:var(--c-gold); border-radius:3px; }

/* ── Fade-up ── */
.fade-up { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .55s ease,transform .55s ease; }
.fade-up.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.fade-up.delay-1 { transition-delay:.1s; }
.fade-up.delay-2 { transition-delay:.2s; }
.fade-up.delay-3 { transition-delay:.3s; }
.fade-up.delay-4 { transition-delay:.4s; }
.fade-up.delay-5 { transition-delay:.5s; }

/* ── Pulse anim for live badge ── */
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(245,197,24,.25)} 50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(245,197,24,.08)} }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stats-grid    { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid   { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:var(--gap-lg); }
  .post-layout   { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .post-sidebar  { position:static; }
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  :root{ --gap-xl:48px; --gap-xxl:72px; }
  .whatis-grid,.steps-grid,.reviews-grid,.blog-grid,.usecase-grid,.experts-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stats-grid    { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid   { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .cta-actions   { flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
  .steps-grid::before { display:none; }
  .trust-bar-inner { gap:var(--gap-md); }
  .tb-divider { display:none; }
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  :root{ --gap-xxl:56px; --gap-xl:40px; --gap-lg:28px; }
  .experts-grid,.stats-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* =====================================================
   SEO ARTICLE SECTION — Added v=1.1
   ===================================================== */

/* Full-width SEO guide (override inner max-width) */
.seo-article { background: var(--c-lighter); }
.seo-article-wrap { max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Table of Contents */
.seo-toc {
  background: var(--c-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--gap-md) var(--gap-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--gap-xl);
}
.seo-toc h4 {
  font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--c-gold-d); margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.seo-toc ol { counter-reset: toc; margin: 0; padding-left: 0; }
.seo-toc ol li {
  counter-increment: toc;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  font-size: .86rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.seo-toc ol li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.seo-toc ol li::before {
  content: counter(toc, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-gold-d);
  min-width: 24px;
}
.seo-toc ol li a { color: var(--c-text-mid); }
.seo-toc ol li a:hover { color: var(--c-gold-d); }

/* H2 block with gold accent */
.seo-h2-block {
  margin: var(--gap-xl) 0 var(--gap-md);
  padding-left: var(--gap-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
}
.seo-h2-block h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.seo-h2-block .seo-h2-kw {
  font-size: .73rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--c-gold-d);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* H3 style in SEO section */
.seo-article-wrap h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-navy);
  margin: var(--gap-lg) 0 var(--gap-xs);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.seo-article-wrap h3::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block; width: 14px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-gold); border-radius: 1px; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Paragraph in SEO section */
.seo-article-wrap p {
  color: var(--c-text-mid); line-height: 1.82;
  margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: .96rem;
}
.seo-article-wrap strong { color: var(--c-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.seo-article-wrap ul, .seo-article-wrap ol { margin: var(--gap-sm) 0 var(--gap-md) 1.25rem; }
.seo-article-wrap ul li, .seo-article-wrap ol li {
  color: var(--c-text-mid); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: .95rem;
  list-style: disc;
}
.seo-article-wrap ol li { list-style: decimal; }
.seo-article-wrap ul li strong, .seo-article-wrap ol li strong { color: var(--c-dark); }
.seo-article-wrap a { color: var(--c-gold-d); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Keyword callout box */
.seo-kw-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245,197,24,.07) 0%, rgba(245,197,24,.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.3);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--gap-md) var(--gap-lg);
  margin: var(--gap-md) 0;
}
.seo-kw-box p { margin: 0; color: var(--c-navy) !important; font-size: .9rem !important; }
.seo-kw-box strong { color: var(--c-navy) !important; }
.seo-kw-box .kw-label {
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--c-gold-d);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* SEO stat grid */
.seo-stat-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--gap-sm); margin: var(--gap-md) 0;
}
.seo-stat-card {
  text-align: center; padding: var(--gap-md) var(--gap-sm);
  background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.seo-stat-card .s-num {
  font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--c-gold-d);
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; display: block;
}
.seo-stat-card .s-lbl {
  font-size: .75rem; color: var(--c-text-muted);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 2px;
}

/* SEO comparison mini-table */
.seo-compare-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .88rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); margin: var(--gap-md) 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.seo-compare-table th {
  background: var(--c-dark); color: var(--c-white);
  padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;
}
.seo-compare-table th.gold { background: var(--c-navy); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--c-gold); }
.seo-compare-table td {
  padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  background: var(--c-white); vertical-align: middle;
}
.seo-compare-table td.hl { background: var(--c-gold-pale); font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-navy); }
.seo-compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.seo-compare-table .good { color: #16A34A; font-weight: 700; }
.seo-compare-table .bad  { color: #DC2626; }

/* Expert quote in SEO */
.seo-expert-quote {
  display: flex; gap: var(--gap-md); align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--gap-md); border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  margin: var(--gap-md) 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.seo-expert-quote img {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--c-gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.seo-expert-quote blockquote {
  font-style: italic; color: var(--c-text-mid);
  font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.72; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin: 0;
}
.seo-expert-quote cite {
  display: block; margin-top: 6px; font-style: normal;
  font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-gold-d);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* SEO checklist */
.seo-checklist { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; margin: var(--gap-sm) 0 var(--gap-md); }
.seo-check-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  font-size: .86rem; color: var(--c-text-mid); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.seo-check-item .ci { color: var(--c-gold-d); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Rating block */
.seo-rating-block {
  display: flex; gap: var(--gap-lg); align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--gap-md) var(--gap-lg);
  margin: var(--gap-md) 0;
}
.seo-rating-big { font-size: 3.2rem; font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; color: var(--c-navy); line-height: 1; }
.seo-rating-stars { color: var(--c-gold); font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.seo-rating-sub { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.seo-rating-bars { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }
.seo-rbar { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: .78rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.seo-rbar-label { min-width: 80px; color: var(--c-text-muted); }
.seo-rbar-track { flex: 1; height: 6px; background: var(--c-border); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.seo-rbar-fill { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-gold-d), var(--c-gold)); border-radius: 3px; }
.seo-rbar-val { min-width: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-navy); text-align: right; }

/* Section divider */
.seo-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border); margin: var(--gap-lg) 0; }

@media(max-width:768px){
  .seo-stat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .seo-checklist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .seo-rating-block { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--gap-md); }
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .seo-toc { padding: var(--gap-sm) var(--gap-md); }
  .seo-h2-block { padding-left: var(--gap-sm); }
}

/* =====================================================
   FIREFLIES — Added v=1.3
   ===================================================== */

.ff-layer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 8;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ff {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  /* Two independent animations: blink + drift */
  animation:
    ff-blink var(--bd, 3s) ease-in-out infinite var(--bd-del, 0s),
    ff-drift var(--md, 14s) ease-in-out infinite var(--md-del, 0s);
}

/* Firefly blink: OFF most of the time, quick glow burst */
@keyframes ff-blink {
  0%,  36% { opacity: 0; }
  42%       { opacity: 0.25; }
  50%       { opacity: 1; }
  58%       { opacity: 0.25; }
  64%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Firefly drift: slow wandering path through 4 random points */
@keyframes ff-drift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0px, 0px); }
  20%  { transform: translate(var(--m1x, 20px), var(--m1y, -15px)); }
  40%  { transform: translate(var(--m2x, -10px), var(--m2y, 30px)); }
  60%  { transform: translate(var(--m3x, 35px), var(--m3y, 10px)); }
  80%  { transform: translate(var(--m4x, -20px), var(--m4y, -25px)); }
  100% { transform: translate(0px, 0px); }
}

/* =====================================================
   E-E-A-T COMPONENTS — v=1.9
   ===================================================== */

/* ── Editorial Notice Bar ── */
.editorial-bar {
  background: var(--c-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.12);
  padding: 8px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.editorial-bar-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: .75rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.editorial-bar-inner strong { color: var(--c-gold); font-weight: 600; }
.editorial-bar-inner a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); text-decoration: underline; }
.editorial-bar-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.editorial-bar-dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── E-E-A-T Expert Cards ── */
.eeat-section { background: var(--c-lighter); }
.eeat-header { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto var(--gap-xl); text-align: center; }
.eeat-header .editorial-note {
  font-size: .85rem; color: var(--c-text-muted);
  background: rgba(245,197,24,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.2);
  border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: 10px 18px; margin-top: var(--gap-md);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.eeat-header .editorial-note a { color: var(--c-gold-d); text-decoration: underline; }

.eeat-experts-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--gap-lg); }

.eeat-card {
  background: var(--c-white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: var(--gap-lg) var(--gap-xl);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
  gap: var(--gap-xl);
  align-items: start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}
.eeat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
/* Photo col */
.eeat-photo-wrap {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--gap-sm);
  position: relative;
}
.eeat-photo-wrap img {
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  border: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(245,197,24,.1), var(--shadow-gold);
}
.eeat-credential-badge {
  background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-dark);
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.eeat-verified-tag {
  font-size: .7rem; color: #16A34A; font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* Info col */
.eeat-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.eeat-title { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--c-gold-d); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.eeat-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm);
}
.eeat-stat {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: .78rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.eeat-stat-icon { color: var(--c-gold-d); font-size: .85rem; }
.eeat-bio { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--c-text-mid); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.eeat-quote-block {
  background: var(--c-lighter);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;
  padding: 10px 14px; margin: var(--gap-sm) 0;
  font-style: italic; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--c-text-mid);
  line-height: 1.65; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.eeat-tested {
  font-size: .76rem; color: #16A34A; font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.eeat-links { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.eeat-links a {
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-gold-d);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold); padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.eeat-links a:hover { background: var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-dark); border-color: var(--c-gold); }

/* Editorial policy box */
.editorial-policy-box {
  background: var(--c-white); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-gold); padding: var(--gap-lg);
  margin-top: var(--gap-xl);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--gap-md); align-items: center;
}
.editorial-policy-box h4 {
  font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.editorial-policy-box p {
  font-size: .83rem; color: var(--c-text-muted); line-height: 1.65;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; max-width: 640px;
}
.editorial-policy-box a {
  white-space: nowrap; font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-gold-d); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* ── Trust Signals Section ── */
.trust-signals-section {
  background: var(--c-dark); padding: var(--gap-xl) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.1);
}
.trust-signals-header {
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--gap-lg);
}
.trust-signals-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--c-white); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trust-signals-header p { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.trust-badges-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6,1fr);
  gap: var(--gap-sm); margin-bottom: var(--gap-md);
}
.trust-badge-item {
  text-align: center; padding: var(--gap-md) var(--gap-sm);
  background: rgba(245,197,24,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.trust-badge-item:hover { background: rgba(245,197,24,.08); border-color: rgba(245,197,24,.25); }
.trust-badge-item .tb-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.trust-badge-item .tb-label { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 500; }
.trust-badge-item .tb-label small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size: .66rem; }
.trust-sources {
  text-align: center; font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.trust-sources a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); text-decoration: underline; margin: 0 6px; }

/* ── Enhanced FAQ ── */
.faq-category-label {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--c-gold-d);
  padding: var(--gap-md) 0 var(--gap-xs);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--c-border-gold);
  margin-top: var(--gap-md); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.faq-category-label:first-child { border-top: none; margin-top: 0; }

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .eeat-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--gap-md); }
  .eeat-photo-wrap { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: var(--gap-md); }
  .eeat-photo-wrap img { width: 90px; height: 90px; }
  .trust-badges-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .editorial-policy-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .trust-badges-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .eeat-card { padding: var(--gap-md); }
}

/* Sticky Mobile CTA */

.sticky-cta{
  display:none;
  position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  padding:.75rem 1rem;
  background:rgba(5,28,58,.97);
  border-top:2px solid var(--c-gold);
  z-index:9999;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .sticky-cta{display:block}
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE UI FIXES — v=2.8
   ===================================================== */

/* ── Prevent ALL horizontal overflow ── */
body { overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100vw; }
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

/* ── Fix firefly overflow ── */
.ff { max-width: 12px; max-height: 12px; }
#fireflies { overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }

/* ── Editorial bar — mobile stack ── */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .editorial-bar-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 6px 0;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .editorial-bar-item:nth-child(n+4) { display: none; }
  .editorial-bar-dot { display: none; }
}

/* ── Reviews grid — CRITICAL mobile fix ── */
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--gap-md);
}
@media(max-width:900px) {
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media(max-width:600px) {
  .reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--gap-sm);
  }
  .review-card { width: 100% !important; min-width: 0 !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
}

/* ── Benefits grid ── */
@media(max-width:600px) {
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .benefit-card { padding: var(--gap-md); }
}

/* ── Steps section ── */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .steps-connector { display: none; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: var(--gap-lg); }
  .step-number-row { justify-content: flex-start; gap: var(--gap-md); margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm); }
}

/* ── Hero section ── */
@media(max-width:900px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .hero-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--gap-lg);
  }
  .hero-form-box {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:480px) {
  .hero { padding: 4rem 0 2rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem !important; line-height: 1.15; }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 1.4rem !important; }
  .hero-desc { font-size: 1rem; }
  .trust-chips { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .trust-chip { width: 100%; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--gap-sm); }
  .hero-btns .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* ── EEAT expert cards mobile ── */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .eeat-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--gap-md);
  }
  .eeat-photo-wrap {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--gap-md);
  }
  .eeat-photo-wrap img { width: 80px !important; height: 80px !important; }
  .eeat-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
  .eeat-links { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
  .eeat-links a { font-size: .72rem; padding: 3px 10px; }
}

/* ── Trust badges mobile ── */
@media(max-width:600px) {
  .trust-badges-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:380px) {
  .trust-badges-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── Compare table mobile ── */
@media(max-width:700px) {
  .compare-table { display: block; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .compare-table table { min-width: 560px; }
}

/* ── FAQ mobile ── */
@media(max-width:600px) {
  .faq-q { font-size: .92rem; padding: var(--gap-md) var(--gap-sm); }
  .faq-a p { font-size: .88rem; }
  .faq-category-label { font-size: .68rem; }
}

/* ── Blog grid mobile ── */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── Stats bar mobile ── */
@media(max-width:600px) {
  .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: var(--gap-md); }
  .stats-bar-full { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}

/* ── Use cases mobile ── */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .use-cases-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .use-case-card { min-height: 200px !important; }
}

/* ── Quick answer boxes mobile ── */
@media(max-width:600px) {
  [style*="grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit"] { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── Nav mobile improvements ── */
@media(max-width:900px) {
  .site-nav { padding: 0 var(--gap-md); }
  .nav-logo img, .nav-logo svg { height: 32px !important; }
}

/* ── Typography scale mobile ── */
@media(max-width:480px) {
  .section-title { font-size: 1.7rem !important; }
  .section-subtitle { font-size: .95rem; }
  .section { padding: var(--gap-xl) 0; }
}

/* ── Sticky CTA mobile ── */
.sticky-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(5,28,58,.97);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
  z-index: 9999;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
@media(max-width:768px) { .sticky-cta { display: block; } }
/* Add padding to footer so sticky CTA doesn't hide content */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .site-footer { padding-bottom: 80px !important; }
}

/* ── Table of Contents mobile ── */
@media(max-width:600px) {
  .toc, nav.toc { padding: .8rem 1rem; }
  .toc ol { padding-left: 1rem; }
  .toc li { font-size: .83rem; }
}

/* ── Editorial policy box mobile ── */
@media(max-width:600px) {
  .editorial-policy-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── Images — prevent overflow ── */
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* =====================================================
   CONTRAST & READABILITY FIXES — v=3.0
   WCAG AA target ≥ 4.5:1 for normal text
   ===================================================== */

/* ── 1. section-label gold on white: darken to #8A6D00 ── */
.section-label {
  color: #7A5E00 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── 2. FAQ on dark background (faq.html) ── */
.faq-q {
  color: var(--c-white) !important;
}
.faq-q:hover {
  color: var(--c-gold) !important;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.faq-a p, .faq-a li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important;
}
.faq-a a { color: var(--c-gold) !important; }

/* ── 3. FAQ on LIGHT background (index.html sections) ── */
.section .faq-q,
.section-alt .faq-q {
  color: var(--c-dark) !important;
}
.section .faq-q:hover,
.section-alt .faq-q:hover {
  color: var(--c-navy) !important;
}
.section .faq-item,
.section-alt .faq-item {
  border-bottom-color: var(--c-border);
}
.section .faq-item:first-child,
.section-alt .faq-item:first-child {
  border-top-color: var(--c-border);
}
.section .faq-a p,
.section-alt .faq-a p {
  color: var(--c-text-mid, #3A4A6A) !important;
}

/* ── 4. stat-label on light background ── */
.stat-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80) !important;
}

/* ── 5. step-time / timing labels on white ── */
.step-time {
  color: #7A5E00 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── 6. Use-case cards: overlay was transparent, text invisible ── */
.use-case-card,
[class*="usecase"] {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.usecase-title, [class*="usecase-title"] {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}
.usecase-desc, [class*="usecase-desc"] {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

/* ── 7. E-E-A-T / expert section on white ── */
.eeat-title {
  color: #7A5E00 !important;
}
.eeat-tested {
  color: #166534 !important; /* darker green — WCAG AA */
}
.eeat-tested-dark {
  color: #4ADE80 !important; /* on dark bg */
}

/* ── 8. blog-cat pill on white ── */
.blog-cat {
  color: #7A5E00 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── 9. faq-category-label on white ── */
.faq-category-label {
  color: #7A5E00 !important;
}

/* ── 10. about-us / apply — H2 invisible on dark ── */
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark p,
.section-navy h2,
.section-navy h3 {
  color: var(--c-white) !important;
}

/* ── 11. hero form box (hfc) text on near-transparent bg ── */
.hfc-title, .hfc-sub {
  color: var(--c-white) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* ── 12. Apply page form section ── */
.apply-hero h2, .apply-hero p,
[class*="apply"] h2, [class*="apply"] p {
  color: var(--c-white) !important;
}

/* ── Fix usecase cards: ensure dark overlay over image ── */
.usecase-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
    rgba(6,14,28,0.92) 0%,
    rgba(6,14,28,0.65) 50%,
    rgba(6,14,28,0.30) 100%) !important;
}
.usecase-title { color: #ffffff !important; }
.usecase-desc  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.93) !important; }

/* ── Fix stat-label: ensure opacity is readable ── */
.stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important; }

/* ── Fix about-us sections with dark background ── */
.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4,
.section-dark p,  .section-dark li, .section-dark a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92) !important;
}
.section-navy h2, .section-navy h3,
.section-navy p,  .section-navy li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90) !important;
}

/* ── Fix apply.html hero form box ── */
.hero-form-card h3 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.hfc-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important; }