/* ==========================================================================
   ConnectSinglesNow.com — Premium Design System & Stylesheet
   Luxury Obsidian & Champagne Gold Palette | SEO, AEO & Mobile-First
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Ultra-Luxury Midnight & Champagne Royale Palette */
  --bg-main: #07090e;
  --bg-surface: #0d121c;
  --bg-surface-elevated: #141a29;
  --bg-surface-glass: rgba(13, 18, 28, 0.78);
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-highlight: rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.35);
  --border-gold: rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.5);
  
  --accent-gold: #e5c07b;
  --accent-gold-light: #fef3c7;
  --accent-gold-bright: #fcd34d;
  --accent-gold-glow: rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.3);
  --accent-gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff4d4 0%, #e5c07b 45%, #b5892f 100%);
  --accent-rose: #f43f5e;
  --accent-rose-glow: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.2);
  
  --text-primary: #f8fafc;
  --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --text-inverse: #07090e;
  
  --status-verified: #10b981;
  --status-online: #22c55e;
  --status-active: #3b82f6;
  --status-warning: #f59e0b;
  --status-danger: #ef4444;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-display: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  
  /* Radii & Shadows */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  --shadow-gold: 0 6px 28px rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.28);
  --shadow-card: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.4s ease;
  
  --container-max: 1240px;
}

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

html {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% -20%, rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 25%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.035) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 65%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 95%, rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.035) 0%, transparent 40%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Base Accessibility Focus */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-tight {
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.section-darker {
  background-color: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.65);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-header .section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.075em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #b89628 100%);
  color: #0b0f19;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3e5ab 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: #0b0f19;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 4.75rem;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand-logo .brand-icon {
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #92751c 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0b0f19;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-logo .brand-highlight {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content .hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.hero-content h1 .gold-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 20%, #e5c07b 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-content p.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-trust-metrics {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trust-item .metric-value {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.trust-item .metric-label {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Visual Showcase */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-card-stack {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.main-preview-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.main-preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
}

.preview-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/4.5;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preview-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.preview-overlay-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.95) 100%);
}

.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--bg-surface-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 5;
}

.badge-top-right {
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  animation: floatSlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.badge-bottom-left {
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: -1.5rem;
  animation: floatSlow 4s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes floatSlow {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* Interactive Discovery & Search Filter Bar */
.search-filter-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-top: -2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.filter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)) auto;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.filter-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.filter-group label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.filter-select, .filter-input {
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  width: 100%;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-select:focus, .filter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background-color: #121929;
}

.filter-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.filter-checkbox-label input {
  accent-color: var(--accent-gold);
  width: 1.1rem;
  height: 1.1rem;
}

/* Profile Grid & Cards */
.profiles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.profile-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.card-img-holder {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1.08;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #1f293d;
}

.card-img-holder img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.profile-card:hover .card-img-holder img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.status-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.status-dot.online { background-color: var(--status-online); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--status-online); }
.status-dot.active { background-color: var(--status-active); }

.verified-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  color: var(--status-verified);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.card-content {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.profile-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.profile-name {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.profile-age {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.profile-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.profile-bio {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.tag {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.card-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Category & Location Grid */
.category-grid, .location-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-card-link {
  display: block;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.feature-card-link .card-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.feature-card-link h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.feature-card-link p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.feature-card-link .arrow-action {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-card-link:hover .arrow-action {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Location Card Special */
.location-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.location-card img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  z-index: 1;
}

.location-card .location-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.2) 60%, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.4) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.location-card .location-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.location-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.location-card p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.location-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

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

/* How It Works Steps */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.step-number {
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Why Choose Us Feature Grid */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.feature-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.feature-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.feature-box .box-icon {
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-box p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Trust, Safety & Moderation Hub */
.safety-highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.9) 0%, rgba(22, 32, 51, 0.7) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.safety-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.safety-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.safety-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.safety-list li svg {
  color: var(--status-verified);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Accordion FAQ (AEO Optimized) */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-content {
  max-height: 450px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.faq-content p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Editorial & Article Layout (For 1500+ Word Landing Pages) */
.article-header {
  padding: 4rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.article-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.article-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 3rem 0 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.article-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  margin: 2rem 0 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-content p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.075rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content ul, .article-content ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Direct Answer / AEO Summary Box */
.aeo-answer-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 32, 51, 0.9) 0%, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 3rem 0;
}

.aeo-answer-box .aeo-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.aeo-answer-box p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Comparison & Feature Tables */
.table-responsive {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.data-table th, .data-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.data-table th {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

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

.data-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

/* Contextual Linking Hub */
.related-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.related-link-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.related-link-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.related-link-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.related-link-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Final Conversion CTA Banner */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.95) 100%), var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-banner p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #070a12;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand .brand-logo {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-brand .brand-logo .brand-icon {
  width: 2.85rem;
  height: 2.85rem;
  font-size: 1.38rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Modals */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 10, 18, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-container {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.modal-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2rem;
}

/* Multi-step Registration Modal */
.form-step {
  display: none;
}

.form-step.active {
  display: block;
}

.step-indicator {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.step-bar {
  height: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-bar.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

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

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  animation: slideToast 0.3s ease forwards;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

@keyframes slideToast {
  from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Master Responsive Engine (1024px, 768px, 480px, 360px)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Universal Mobile Fixes */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
  width: 100%;
}

img, video, iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.table-responsive, .table-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

/* Tablet & Smaller Laptops (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .hero-content p.hero-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-trust-metrics {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

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

  .hero-card-stack {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .brand-logo .brand-icon {
    width: 2.6rem;
    height: 2.6rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile Devices & Phablets (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 75px !important; /* Safe clearance for fixed mobile sticky bar */
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
    padding-right: 1.15rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  /* Header & Navigation */
  .site-header {
    height: 4.5rem;
  }

  .header-container {
    height: 4.5rem;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .brand-logo .brand-icon {
    width: 2.45rem;
    height: 2.45rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 9px;
  }

  .header-actions {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .header-actions .btn {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 4.25rem;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(8, 10, 18, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  .main-nav.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-trust-metrics {
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
  }

  .metric-value {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Jump-Pill Bar: Horizontal Touch Scrolling */
  .jump-pill-bar {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    margin: 1.25rem 0;
  }

  .jump-pill-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .jump-pill {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* Quick Match Finder Widget */
  .quick-match-widget {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .quick-match-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .quick-match-field select,
  .quick-match-field input {
    min-height: 46px;
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents auto-zoom on iOS */
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .quick-match-field .btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Hero Card Stack & Floating Badges */
  .hero-card-stack {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
  }

  .floating-badge {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .badge-top-right {
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
  }

  .badge-bottom-left {
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.5rem;
  }

  /* Live Activity Ticker Ribbon */
  .live-ticker-ribbon {
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .live-ticker-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .live-ticker-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .live-ticker-item strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Search & Filter Section */
  .search-filter-section {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

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

  .filter-select, .filter-input {
    min-height: 44px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  /* Profiles Grid */
  .profiles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .profile-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .card-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .card-actions .btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Grids & Cards */
  .curated-category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .global-location-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .global-location-card {
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .global-flag {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .global-loc-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

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

  .step-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

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

  .feature-box {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .data-table, .comparison-table {
    min-width: 500px;
  }

  /* FAQ Accordion */
  .faq-item {
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .faq-trigger {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    min-height: 48px;
  }

  .faq-content {
    padding: 0 1.15rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  /* Article Content */
  .article-content {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .article-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .article-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .aeo-answer-box {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .safety-highlight-box {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

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

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .cta-banner {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .cta-banner .btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

  /* Modals on Mobile */
  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 0.5rem;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }

  .modal-container {
    max-height: 92vh;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  /* Mobile Sticky Conversion Bar */
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: block !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    background: rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.95) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold) !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem !important;
    padding-bottom: max(0.65rem, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bar .btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 46px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Small Smart Phones (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
    padding-right: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .header-actions a.btn-secondary {
    display: none; /* Leaves clean room for brand logo and Join Free button */
  }

  .brand-logo {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }

  .brand-logo .brand-icon {
    width: 2.25rem;
    height: 2.25rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .global-location-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .live-ticker-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-trust-metrics {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .metric-value {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .hero-card-stack {
    max-width: 290px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog & Editorial System
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-header-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-categories-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 2rem 0 3rem;
}

.blog-cat-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-cat-btn:hover,
.blog-cat-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f19;
  border-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.blog-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #1a2233;
}

.blog-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-meta-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Standalone Article Layout */
.article-container {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem 4rem;
}

.article-hero-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.article-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

.article-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-author-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.article-featured-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.key-takeaways-box {
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.key-takeaways-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.key-takeaways-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.key-takeaways-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.key-takeaways-list li::before {
  content: "✔";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.article-body {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.article-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.article-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.article-author-bio-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.article-author-bio-card img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Fresh Premium UI Additions
   ========================================================================== */

/* Pulsing Status Dot */
@keyframes pulseOnlineDot {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.status-dot.online {
  background-color: var(--status-online);
  animation: pulseOnlineDot 2s infinite;
}

/* Quick Match Finder Widget */
.quick-match-widget {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.quick-match-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.quick-match-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)) auto;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.quick-match-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.quick-match-field label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.quick-match-field select {
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.quick-match-field select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--accent-gold-glow);
}

/* Jump Pill Bar for Landing Pages */
.jump-pill-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.jump-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.jump-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Curated Category Grid */
.curated-category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.curated-category-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.curated-category-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.curated-category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.curated-category-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.curated-cat-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.curated-cat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.curated-category-card:hover .curated-cat-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.curated-cat-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.curated-cat-count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Global Location Grid */
.global-location-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.global-location-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.global-location-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.95);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.global-flag {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.global-loc-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.global-location-card:hover .global-loc-name {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.global-loc-stats {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Testimonial Cards */
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-author img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

/* Mobile Sticky Conversion Bar */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(7, 10, 19, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-highlight);
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  }
}




/* ==========================================================================
   Ultra-Luxury Enhancements — Midnight & Champagne Royale
   ========================================================================== */

/* Shimmer on Primary Buttons */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-gold-gradient) !important;
  color: #07090e !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.35) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.btn-primary::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -70%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 200%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(30deg);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.5) !important;
  color: #07090e !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(350%) rotate(30deg);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Gold Gradient Headline Utility */
.gold-gradient-text {
  background: var(--accent-gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Live Activity Ticker Ribbon */
.live-ticker-ribbon {
  background: rgba(13, 18, 28, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem 0;
}

.live-ticker-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.live-ticker-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.live-ticker-item strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.ticker-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--status-online);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--status-online);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseOnlineDot 2s infinite;
}

/* Glassmorphic Profile Card Overhaul */
.profile-card {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 29, 0.76) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.profile-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 28px rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.2) !important;
}

.profile-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-img-holder {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #07090e;
}

.card-img-holder img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.profile-card:hover .card-img-holder img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Status Pill with Blur */
.status-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(7, 10, 18, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  z-index: 2;
}

.verified-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #34d399;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Niche Hero Accent Glow for Landing Pages */
.niche-hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 650px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Steps Grid Overhaul */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.step-card {
  background: rgba(13, 18, 28, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 1.75rem !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.12);
}

.step-number {
  font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  background: var(--accent-gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
}

/* Feature Boxes */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.feature-box {
  background: rgba(13, 18, 28, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 1.75rem !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.feature-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.box-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Comparison Table Overhaul */
.table-wrap {
  background: rgba(13, 18, 28, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.comparison-table th {
  background: rgba(20, 26, 40, 0.9);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.comparison-table th:nth-child(2) {
  background: rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.25);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.25);
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.comparison-table tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.comparison-table td:nth-child(2) {
  background: rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.05);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.15);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Polish */
.faq-item {
  background: rgba(13, 18, 28, 0.72) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-trigger:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-bright) !important;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke: var(--accent-gold-bright);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.mobile-nav-login {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-nav-login {
    display: block !important;
    padding-top: 0.75rem !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(229, 192, 123, 0.25) !important;
    color: var(--accent-gold-bright) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
  }
}