/* =========================================================================
   PrinterDojo — main.css
   Premium design system for a full custom classic PHP theme.
   Token-driven, WCAG-AA, compositor-only animations, zero-CLS.
   ========================================================================= */

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* --- Brand color seeds (from build placeholders) --- */
  --brand-primary:   #0F766E;
  --brand-secondary: #134E4A;
  --brand-accent:    #F59E0B;

  /* --- Primary scale (tint/shade ramp derived from brand primary) --- */
  --primary-50:  color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 8%,  #ffffff);
  --primary-100: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 16%, #ffffff);
  --primary-200: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 32%, #ffffff);
  --primary-300: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 50%, #ffffff);
  --primary-400: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 72%, #ffffff);
  --primary-500: var(--brand-primary);
  --primary-600: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 82%, #000000);
  --primary-700: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 66%, #000000);
  --primary-800: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 50%, #000000);
  --primary-900: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 34%, #000000);

  /* --- Secondary / accent --- */
  --secondary-400: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-secondary) 72%, #ffffff);
  --secondary-500: var(--brand-secondary);
  --secondary-600: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-secondary) 82%, #000000);
  --accent-400:    color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-accent) 78%, #ffffff);
  --accent-500:    var(--brand-accent);
  --accent-600:    color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-accent) 82%, #000000);

  /* --- Neutrals (WCAG-AA text on white >= 700) --- */
  --neutral-0:   #ffffff;
  --neutral-50:  #f8fafc;
  --neutral-100: #f1f5f9;
  --neutral-200: #e6ebf1;
  --neutral-300: #d3dbe4;
  --neutral-400: #9aa7b6;
  --neutral-500: #6b7787;
  --neutral-600: #4b5565;
  --neutral-700: #333c49;
  --neutral-800: #1f2732;
  --neutral-900: #131820;
  --neutral-950: #0b0f15;

  /* --- Semantic surface / text --- */
  --bg:            var(--neutral-0);
  --bg-alt:        var(--neutral-50);
  --bg-elevated:   var(--neutral-0);
  --surface-ink:   var(--neutral-950);
  --text:          var(--neutral-800);
  --text-soft:     var(--neutral-600);
  --text-muted:    var(--neutral-500);
  --text-invert:   var(--neutral-0);
  --border:        var(--neutral-200);
  --border-strong: var(--neutral-300);
  --link:          var(--primary-700);
  --link-hover:    var(--primary-900);
  --focus-ring:    color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 55%, #ffffff);

  --success: #1a7f4b;
  --warning: #b4690e;
  --danger:  #b42318;

  /* --- Signature gradients --- */
  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500) 0%, var(--secondary-500) 55%, var(--accent-500) 100%);
  --grad-ink:   linear-gradient(160deg, var(--neutral-950) 0%, var(--primary-900) 100%);
  --grad-text:  linear-gradient(92deg, var(--primary-500), var(--accent-500));
  --grad-sheen: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.14), rgba(255,255,255,0));

  /* --- Fluid type scale (clamp: min / preferred / max) --- */
  --step--2: clamp(0.72rem, 0.70rem + 0.10vw, 0.79rem);
  --step--1: clamp(0.84rem, 0.80rem + 0.18vw, 0.94rem);
  --step-0:  clamp(1.00rem, 0.95rem + 0.24vw, 1.13rem);
  --step-1:  clamp(1.20rem, 1.10rem + 0.45vw, 1.45rem);
  --step-2:  clamp(1.44rem, 1.26rem + 0.80vw, 1.90rem);
  --step-3:  clamp(1.73rem, 1.44rem + 1.30vw, 2.55rem);
  --step-4:  clamp(2.07rem, 1.62rem + 2.05vw, 3.40rem);
  --step-5:  clamp(2.49rem, 1.80rem + 3.10vw, 4.55rem);
  --step-6:  clamp(2.99rem, 1.95rem + 4.60vw, 6.00rem);

  /* --- Font stacks --- */
  --font-heading: "SiteHeading", Poppins, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    "SiteBody", Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, "SF Mono", Menlo, Consolas, "Liberation Mono", monospace;

  --leading-tight: 1.12;
  --leading-snug:  1.32;
  --leading-body:  1.68;
  --tracking-tight: -0.02em;
  --tracking-wide:  0.12em;

  /* --- Spacing scale (8px base, fluid at the top) --- */
  --space-3xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-2xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-xs:  0.75rem;
  --space-sm:  1rem;
  --space-md:  1.5rem;
  --space-lg:  2rem;
  --space-xl:  3rem;
  --space-2xl: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5rem);
  --space-3xl: clamp(4rem, 2.5rem + 6vw, 7.5rem);

  /* --- Radii --- */
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* --- Shadows (soft, layered) --- */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(16,24,40,.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(16,24,40,.07), 0 1px 2px rgba(16,24,40,.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 22px -8px rgba(16,24,40,.18), 0 2px 6px rgba(16,24,40,.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 22px 48px -16px rgba(16,24,40,.24), 0 6px 14px rgba(16,24,40,.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 40px 80px -24px rgba(16,24,40,.32);
  --shadow-glow: 0 10px 40px -8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 45%, transparent);
  --shadow-focus: 0 0 0 3px var(--bg), 0 0 0 6px var(--focus-ring);

  /* --- Layout / container --- */
  --container:       1200px;
  --container-wide:  1360px;
  --container-narrow: 760px;
  --gutter: clamp(1rem, 0.6rem + 2vw, 2rem);
  --header-h: 72px;

  /* --- z-index scale --- */
  --z-base: 1;
  --z-raised: 10;
  --z-sticky: 100;
  --z-header: 900;
  --z-drawer: 1000;
  --z-overlay: 1100;
  --z-toast: 1200;

  /* --- MOTION tokens --- */
  --dur-1: 120ms;
  --dur-2: 220ms;
  --dur-3: 360ms;
  --dur-4: 560ms;
  --dur-5: 820ms;
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1);
  --reveal-shift: 26px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. BASE / RESET
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }

html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--step-0);
  line-height: var(--leading-body);
  font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "liga" 1;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  color: var(--neutral-900);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

p, ul, ol, blockquote, figure, table { margin: 0; }
p { text-wrap: pretty; }

img, picture, video, canvas, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

a { color: var(--link); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 2px; transition: color var(--dur-1) var(--ease-out); }
a:hover { color: var(--link-hover); }

button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: 0; }

ul[role="list"], ol[role="list"] { list-style: none; padding: 0; }

::selection { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 24%, transparent); color: var(--neutral-900); }

hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin: var(--space-lg) 0; }

/* Accessible focus — visible only for keyboard users */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--focus-ring);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}
:focus:not(:focus-visible) { outline: none; }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; z-index: var(--z-toast);
  background: var(--neutral-900); color: #fff; padding: .75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0; font-weight: 700;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. LAYOUT PRIMITIVES
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.container--wide   { max-width: var(--container-wide); }
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }

/* .wrap is the container class the templates actually use (alias of .container) */
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.wrap--wide   { max-width: var(--container-wide); }
.wrap--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }

.section { padding-block: var(--space-3xl); position: relative; }
.section--alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section--ink { background: var(--grad-ink); color: var(--text-invert); }
.section--tight { padding-block: var(--space-2xl); }

.section__head {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.section__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--step--1); font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide); text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-700);
}
.section__eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 1.75rem; height: 2px; background: var(--grad-brand); border-radius: 2px; }
.section--ink .section__eyebrow { color: var(--accent-400); }
.section__title { font-size: var(--step-3); margin-top: .35rem; }
.section--ink .section__title { color: #fff; }
.section__link {
  font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-heading); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  color: var(--primary-700); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.section__link svg { transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out); }
.section__link:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. BUTTONS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  --btn-bg: var(--primary-600);
  --btn-fg: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step-0);
  line-height: 1; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
  padding: .85em 1.5em; min-height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--btn-bg); color: var(--btn-fg);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out),
              background var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--shadow-focus); }

.btn--primary { background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.btn--primary:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow), var(--shadow-md); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--neutral-900);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--neutral-100); border-color: var(--neutral-400); }
.section--ink .btn--ghost, .hero .btn--ghost { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.section--ink .btn--ghost:hover, .hero .btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: #fff; }

.btn--sm { padding: .6em 1.1em; min-height: 38px; font-size: var(--step--1); }
.btn--lg { padding: 1em 1.9em; font-size: var(--step-1); }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. BREADCRUMBS
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--text-muted);
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.breadcrumbs li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.breadcrumbs li:not(:last-child)::after { content: "/"; color: var(--neutral-400); }
.breadcrumbs a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--link); text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--text); font-weight: 700; }
.archive-hero .breadcrumbs, .archive-hero .breadcrumbs a,
.archive-hero .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.archive-hero .breadcrumbs li:not(:last-child)::after { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. TAGS / PILLS / BADGES
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.tag-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
  font-size: var(--step--1); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1;
  padding: .5em .9em; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--neutral-100); color: var(--neutral-700);
  text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background var(--dur-1), color var(--dur-1), border-color var(--dur-1);
}
.tag::before { content: "#"; color: var(--primary-300); }
.tag:hover { background: var(--primary-50); color: var(--primary-800); border-color: var(--primary-200); }
.badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--step--2); font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .4em .75em; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. PAGINATION
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pagination { margin-top: var(--space-2xl); }
.pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
}
.pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px; padding: 0 .5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--neutral-700); background: var(--bg);
  transition: all var(--dur-1) var(--ease-out);
}
.pagination .page-numbers:hover { border-color: var(--primary-400); color: var(--primary-800); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.pagination .page-numbers.current { background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.pagination .page-numbers.dots { border: 0; min-width: auto; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. HEADER / PRIMARY NAV  (FIX 1 — single line, no overflow, no wrap)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: var(--z-header);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 88%, transparent);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out);
}
.site-header--scrolled {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 96%, transparent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}

.site-header__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(.75rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  min-height: var(--header-h);
  max-width: var(--container-wide); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

/* Brand / logo — fixed, never shrinks below its content */
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; flex: 0 0 auto; text-decoration: none; }
.brand__logo { height: 34px; width: auto; display: block; }
.brand__logo svg, .brand__logo img { height: 100%; width: auto; }
.brand:focus-visible { outline-offset: 4px; }

/* Primary nav — the anti-overflow engine.
   flex + nowrap + short labels => single line, ALWAYS. */
.primary-nav { margin-left: auto; min-width: 0; }
.primary-nav__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;            /* NEVER wrap to a second line */
  white-space: nowrap;          /* labels never break internally */
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(.25rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem); /* condensed but comfortable — fits ~9 items */
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.primary-nav__item { flex: 0 0 auto; }
.primary-nav__link {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: .55rem .55rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1);
  letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--neutral-700); text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;          /* redundant safety: never wrap a label */
  transition: color var(--dur-1) var(--ease-out);
}
.primary-nav__link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: .55rem; right: .55rem; bottom: .28rem;
  height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--grad-brand);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; opacity: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out);
}
.primary-nav__link:hover { color: var(--primary-800); }
.primary-nav__link:hover::after,
.primary-nav__item.is-active > .primary-nav__link::after,
.primary-nav__link.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
.primary-nav__item.is-active > .primary-nav__link,
.primary-nav__link.is-active { color: var(--primary-800); }

/* Search affordance at the far right */
.nav-search {
  flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--neutral-700); background: var(--neutral-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); margin-left: .5rem;
  transition: background var(--dur-1), color var(--dur-1), transform var(--dur-1);
}
.nav-search:hover { background: var(--primary-50); color: var(--primary-800); transform: scale(1.05); }
.nav-search svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* Hamburger — hidden on desktop, shown at the breakpoint */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-left: auto;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--bg);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.nav-toggle__bars, .nav-toggle__bars::before, .nav-toggle__bars::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--neutral-800); transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--dur-1);
}
.nav-toggle__bars { position: relative; }
.nav-toggle__bars::before { position: absolute; top: -6px; left: 0; }
.nav-toggle__bars::after  { position: absolute; top:  6px; left: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars::after  { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile drawer — off-canvas slide-in */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: min(86vw, 360px);
  z-index: var(--z-drawer); background: var(--bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem) var(--gutter) 2rem;
  transform: translateX(100%); visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-3) var(--ease-out), visibility 0s linear var(--dur-3);
  overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain;
}
.mobile-drawer--open { transform: translateX(0); visibility: visible; transition: transform var(--dur-3) var(--ease-out); }
.mobile-drawer__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .25rem; }
.mobile-drawer__link {
  display: block; padding: .9rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step-1);
  color: var(--neutral-800); text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-drawer__link:hover, .mobile-drawer__link.is-active { background: var(--primary-50); color: var(--primary-800); }
.drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: calc(var(--z-drawer) - 1);
  background: rgba(11,15,21,.5); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out), visibility 0s linear var(--dur-2);
}
.drawer-backdrop.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transition: opacity var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out); }
body.drawer-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. ANIMATED HERO  (FIX 2)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: clip;
  min-height: min(92vh, 780px); display: grid; align-items: center;
  color: #fff; padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem);
}
/* Layer 1: animated mesh gradient */
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -3; background: var(--grad-ink); }
.hero__mesh {
  position: absolute; inset: -20%; z-index: -2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(42% 46% at 22% 28%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--primary-500) 65%, transparent) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(38% 44% at 82% 22%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--secondary-500) 55%, transparent) 0%, transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(46% 48% at 68% 84%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-500) 48%, transparent) 0%, transparent 64%);
  background-size: 180% 180%;
  filter: saturate(120%);
  animation: gradientShift 22s var(--ease-in-out) infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 60%; }
  100% { background-position: 30% 100%; }
}
/* Layer 2: floating blobs */
.hero__blob {
  position: absolute; z-index: -2; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(38px); opacity: .55; mix-blend-mode: screen;
  animation: float 16s var(--ease-in-out) infinite alternate;
}
.hero__blob--1 { width: 34vmax; height: 34vmax; top: -8vmax; left: -6vmax; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-400), transparent 70%); }
.hero__blob--2 { width: 26vmax; height: 26vmax; bottom: -8vmax; right: -4vmax; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-500), transparent 70%); animation-delay: -6s; animation-duration: 20s; }
.hero__blob--3 { width: 20vmax; height: 20vmax; top: 40%; right: 24%; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--secondary-500), transparent 70%); animation-delay: -3s; animation-duration: 24s; }
@keyframes float {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate3d(3vmax,-4vmax,0) scale(1.08); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-2vmax,3vmax,0) scale(.96); }
}
/* Layer 3: real hero image with Ken-Burns + dark scrim */
.hero__image { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  opacity: .32; transform: scale(1.06);
  animation: kenBurns 26s var(--ease-in-out) infinite alternate;
}
.hero__image::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,15,21,.28) 0%, rgba(11,15,21,.62) 100%);
}
@keyframes kenBurns {
  0%   { transform: scale(1.06) translate3d(0,0,0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.16) translate3d(-2%,-2%,0); }
}

/* Hero content */
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 820px; }
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .45rem .9rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1);
  letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); animation: heroIn var(--dur-4) var(--ease-out) .05s forwards;
}
.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--step-6); color: #fff; margin: 1rem 0 0;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
}
/* staggered word entrance — Section 6 wraps words in <span class="hero__word"> */
.hero__word { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px);
  animation: heroIn var(--dur-4) var(--ease-out) forwards; }
.hero__word:nth-child(1){ animation-delay:.12s } .hero__word:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:.20s }
.hero__word:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:.28s } .hero__word:nth-child(4){ animation-delay:.36s }
.hero__word:nth-child(5){ animation-delay:.44s } .hero__word:nth-child(6){ animation-delay:.52s }
.hero__word--grad { background: var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
@keyframes heroIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--step-1); color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); max-width: 60ch; margin-top: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); animation: heroIn var(--dur-4) var(--ease-out) .6s forwards;
}
.hero__actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; margin-top: 2rem;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); animation: heroIn var(--dur-4) var(--ease-out) .72s forwards;
}
.hero__search {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 520px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: .35rem .35rem .35rem 1.1rem;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); animation: heroIn var(--dur-4) var(--ease-out) .84s forwards;
}
.hero__search input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0; border: 0; background: transparent; color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--step-0); padding: .5rem 0;
}
.hero__search input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.hero__search input:focus { outline: none; }
.hero__search button { flex: 0 0 auto; }
.hero__badges {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.75rem;
  font-size: var(--step--1); color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  opacity: 0; animation: heroIn var(--dur-4) var(--ease-out) .96s forwards;
}
.hero__badges span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.hero__badges svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--accent-400); }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. STATS STRIP (count-up)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-md); text-align: center;
}
.stat {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out);
}
.stat:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.stat__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: var(--step-4); line-height: 1;
  background: var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.stat__label { display: block; margin-top: .5rem; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: var(--step--1); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .02em; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. EXPLORE BY TOPIC — category cards
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.category-grid, .card-grid.category-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-md); }
.category-card {
  position: relative; display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; text-decoration: none; color: #fff; isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out);
}
.category-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.category-card__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; }
.category-card__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-4) var(--ease-out);
}
.category-card:hover .category-card__media img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.category-card__media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,15,21,.05) 0%, rgba(11,15,21,.78) 100%);
}
.category-card__body { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: var(--space-md); }
.category-card__title { font-size: var(--step-1); color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.category-card__count { display: inline-block; margin-top: .35rem; font-size: var(--step--1); font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.category-card__arrow {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-md); right: var(--space-md);
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background var(--dur-2), transform var(--dur-2);
}
.category-card:hover .category-card__arrow { background: var(--grad-brand); transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. EDITOR'S PICKS — featured block (1 large + side)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.featured-block { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-md); }
.featured-block__main { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; min-height: 420px; display: flex; }
.featured-block__main .post-card__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; aspect-ratio: auto; }
.featured-block__main .post-card__body {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: auto; padding: var(--space-xl);
  color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(11,15,21,.85));
}
.featured-block__main .post-card__title { color: #fff; font-size: var(--step-3); -webkit-line-clamp: 3; }
.featured-block__main .post-card__title a { color: #fff; }
.featured-block__main .post-card__excerpt { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.featured-block__side { display: grid; gap: var(--space-md); grid-auto-rows: 1fr; }
.featured-block__side .post-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40% 1fr; }
.featured-block__side .post-card__media { aspect-ratio: auto; height: 100%; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. TRUST / E-E-A-T band
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-band { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 340px) 1fr; gap: var(--space-2xl); align-items: center; }
.trust-band__author { text-align: center; }
.trust-band__portrait {
  width: 180px; height: 180px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; margin-inline: auto;
  border: 4px solid var(--bg); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-300), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.trust-band__name { font-size: var(--step-2); margin-top: 1rem; }
.section--ink .trust-band__name { color: #fff; }
.trust-band__role { color: var(--accent-400); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.value-props { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-md); }
.value-prop {
  padding: var(--space-md); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.section:not(.section--ink) .value-prop { background: var(--bg-elevated); border-color: var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }
.value-prop__icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.value-prop__title { font-size: var(--step-1); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.section--ink .value-prop__title { color: #fff; }
.value-prop__text { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: var(--step--1); }
.section--ink .value-prop__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. TRENDING / POPULAR numbered list
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trending { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl); list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.trending__item {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: var(--space-md); align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.trending__rank {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: var(--step-4); line-height: 1;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--primary-300);
  min-width: 1.6ch; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.trending__item:hover .trending__rank { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--primary-500); }
.trending__link { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step-1); color: var(--neutral-900); text-decoration: none; display: block; }
.trending__link:hover { color: var(--primary-700); }
.trending__meta { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--step--1); margin-top: .25rem; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. TESTIMONIALS / reader-value band
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-md); }
.testimonial {
  padding: var(--space-lg); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.testimonial__quote { font-size: var(--step-1); line-height: var(--leading-snug); color: var(--neutral-800); }
.testimonial__quote::before { content: "\201C"; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.4em; line-height: 0; color: var(--primary-300); vertical-align: -.35em; margin-right: .1em; }
.testimonial__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; margin-top: auto; }
.testimonial__avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.testimonial__name { font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.testimonial__stars { color: var(--warning); letter-spacing: .1em; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. NEWSLETTER band
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.newsletter { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: var(--space-2xl); background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; text-align: center; }
.newsletter::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(50% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent 60%); }
.newsletter__inner { position: relative; max-width: 620px; margin-inline: auto; }
.newsletter__title { font-size: var(--step-3); color: #fff; }
.newsletter__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-top: .5rem; }
.newsletter__form {
  display: flex; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: .35rem; max-width: 480px; margin-inline: auto;
}
.newsletter__form input {
  flex: 1; min-width: 200px; border: 0; background: transparent; color: #fff;
  padding: .75rem 1.1rem; font-size: var(--step-0);
}
.newsletter__form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.newsletter__form input:focus { outline: none; }
.newsletter__form .btn { background: #fff; color: var(--primary-800); }
.newsletter__form .btn:hover { background: var(--neutral-100); }
.newsletter__note { font-size: var(--step--2); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-top: .9rem; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. FAQ accordion
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; display: grid; gap: .75rem; }
.faq__item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-elevated); overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-2), box-shadow var(--dur-2);
}
.faq__item[open] { border-color: var(--primary-200); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq__q {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  padding: var(--space-md); cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step-1); color: var(--neutral-900);
}
.faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__q::after {
  content: ""; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--primary-600); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-600);
  transform: rotate(45deg); transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out);
}
.faq__item[open] .faq__q::after { transform: rotate(-135deg); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 var(--space-md) var(--space-md); color: var(--text-soft); }
.faq__a p { margin-bottom: .75rem; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. POST CARD + CARD GRID
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-md); }
.card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.card-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

.post-card {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-2);
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--border-strong); }

.post-card__media {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--neutral-100);
}
.post-card__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-4) var(--ease-out);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.post-card__badge {
  position: absolute; top: .75rem; left: .75rem; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--step--2); font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
  padding: .4em .8em; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--neutral-950) 62%, transparent); color: #fff;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: background var(--dur-1);
}
.post-card__badge:hover { background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; }

.post-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; padding: var(--space-md); flex: 1; }
.post-card__title {
  font-size: var(--step-1); line-height: var(--leading-snug); margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.post-card__title a { color: var(--neutral-900); text-decoration: none; }
.post-card__title a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; } /* full-card click target */
.post-card:hover .post-card__title a { color: var(--primary-700); }
.post-card__excerpt {
  color: var(--text-soft); font-size: var(--step--1);
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.post-card__meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .5rem 1rem;
  margin-top: auto; padding-top: .75rem;
  font-size: var(--step--2); color: var(--text-muted);
}
.post-card__meta > * { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }
.post-card__meta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.post-card__meta a { position: relative; z-index: 2; color: var(--text-soft); text-decoration: none; }
.post-card__meta a:hover { color: var(--link); }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. ARCHIVE / CATEGORY HERO  (FIX 3)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.archive-hero {
  position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem); margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}
.archive-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; }
.archive-hero__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; transform: scale(1.02); }
.archive-hero__bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,15,21,.35) 0%, rgba(11,15,21,.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(100deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--primary-900) 55%, transparent), transparent 70%);
}
.archive-hero__inner { position: relative; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.archive-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: .9rem;
  padding: .4rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.26);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1);
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff;
}
.archive-hero__title { font-size: var(--step-5); color: #fff; margin: 0; max-width: 20ch; } /* topic name ONLY */
.archive-hero__desc { font-size: var(--step-1); color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); max-width: 62ch; margin-top: 1rem; }
.archive-hero__count {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1);
  color: #fff; padding: .5rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);
}
.archive-hero__count strong { color: var(--accent-400); }
.archive-hero .breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. AUTHOR BOX  (FIX 4)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.author-box {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: var(--space-lg); align-items: start;
  padding: var(--space-lg); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-block: var(--space-2xl);
}
/* Circular portrait with a gradient ring */
.author-box__ring {
  position: relative; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 3px; background: var(--grad-brand);
}
.author-box__ring::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-brand); opacity: .25; filter: blur(10px); z-index: -1;
}
.author-box__avatar {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--bg-elevated); background: var(--neutral-100);
  display: block; image-rendering: auto;
}
.author-box__body { min-width: 0; }
.author-box__name { font-size: var(--step-2); margin: 0; }
.author-box__name a { color: var(--neutral-900); text-decoration: none; }
.author-box__name a:hover { color: var(--primary-700); }
.author-box__role {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: .25rem; font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: .03em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-700);
}
.author-box__bio { color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: .75rem; max-width: 68ch; }
.author-box__meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem; font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--text-muted);
}
.author-box__meta strong { color: var(--neutral-800); }
.author-box__social { display: flex; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.author-box__social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--neutral-600);
  background: var(--neutral-100); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--dur-1) var(--ease-out);
}
.author-box__social a:hover { color: #fff; background: var(--grad-brand); border-color: transparent; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.author-box__social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.author-box__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; margin-top: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-700); text-decoration: none;
}
.author-box__link:hover { color: var(--primary-900); }
.author-box__link svg { transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease-out); }
.author-box__link:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Large variant — author archive header */
.author-box--lg {
  text-align: center; grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-2xl); background: var(--bg-alt);
}
.author-box--lg .author-box__ring { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
.author-box--lg .author-box__name { font-size: var(--step-3); margin-top: 1rem; }
.author-box--lg .author-box__bio { margin-inline: auto; }
.author-box--lg .author-box__meta, .author-box--lg .author-box__social { justify-content: center; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. ARTICLE / ENTRY CONTENT TYPOGRAPHY
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.entry-content { font-size: var(--step-0); line-height: var(--leading-body); color: var(--text); }
.entry-content > * { max-width: var(--container-narrow); margin-inline: auto; }
.entry-content > .alignwide { max-width: 1040px; }
.entry-content > .alignfull { max-width: none; }

.entry-content p { margin-block: 0 var(--space-md); }
.entry-content h2 { font-size: var(--step-3); margin-block: var(--space-xl) var(--space-sm); scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem); }
.entry-content h3 { font-size: var(--step-2); margin-block: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm); scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem); }
.entry-content h4 { font-size: var(--step-1); margin-block: var(--space-md) var(--space-2xs); }
.entry-content a { color: var(--link); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--link) 40%, transparent); }
.entry-content a:hover { text-decoration-color: currentColor; }

.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { padding-left: 1.4em; margin-block: 0 var(--space-md); }
.entry-content li { margin-block: .4em; }
.entry-content ul li::marker { color: var(--primary-500); }
.entry-content ol li::marker { color: var(--primary-600); font-weight: 700; }

.entry-content blockquote {
  margin-block: var(--space-lg); padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-500); background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-size: var(--step-1); font-style: italic; color: var(--neutral-800);
}
.entry-content blockquote cite { display: block; margin-top: .5rem; font-size: var(--step--1); font-style: normal; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Callouts (author with .callout .callout--note/tip/warning) */
.callout {
  margin-block: var(--space-lg); padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-alt); display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.callout__icon { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.callout--note    { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--primary-500) 40%, var(--border)); background: var(--primary-50); }
.callout--tip     { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 40%, var(--border)); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 8%, #fff); }
.callout--warning { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--warning) 45%, var(--border)); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--warning) 10%, #fff); }
.callout__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: .2rem; }

.entry-content figure { margin-block: var(--space-lg); }
.entry-content figure img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); width: 100%; }
.entry-content figcaption, .figure-credit {
  margin-top: .6rem; font-size: var(--step--1); color: var(--text-muted); text-align: center;
}
.figure-credit a { color: var(--text-soft); }

/* Responsive tables */
.entry-content .table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin-block: var(--space-lg); border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.entry-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: var(--step--1); }
.entry-content th, .entry-content td { padding: .75rem 1rem; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.entry-content thead th { background: var(--bg-alt); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--neutral-800); }
.entry-content tbody tr:hover { background: var(--primary-50); }

/* Code */
.entry-content code { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .9em; background: var(--neutral-100); padding: .15em .4em; border-radius: var(--radius-xs); }
.entry-content pre { margin-block: var(--space-lg); padding: var(--space-md); border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: var(--neutral-950); color: #e6ebf1; overflow-x: auto; }
.entry-content pre code { background: none; padding: 0; color: inherit; }

/* Drop cap on the first paragraph (subtle) */
.entry-content > p.has-drop-cap::first-letter,
.entry-content > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 3.2em; line-height: .8; font-weight: 800;
  float: left; margin: .05em .12em 0 0; color: var(--primary-600);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. TABLE OF CONTENTS (sticky on desktop)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.toc {
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-alt); padding: var(--space-md);
}
.toc__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.toc__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .35rem; }
.toc__list a { display: block; padding: .3rem .5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-xs); color: var(--text-soft); text-decoration: none; font-size: var(--step--1); border-left: 2px solid transparent; }
.toc__list a:hover { color: var(--primary-700); background: var(--bg); }
.toc__list a.is-active { color: var(--primary-800); border-left-color: var(--primary-500); font-weight: 700; }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .toc { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1.5rem); } }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23. SINGLE LAYOUT
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.single-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--space-2xl); }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .single-layout--toc { grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr); } }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24. FOOTER
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--grad-ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); padding-block: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-lg); margin-top: var(--space-3xl); }
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.site-footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-xl); }
.site-footer__brand .brand__logo svg *[fill] { fill: #fff; }
.site-footer__tagline { margin-top: .75rem; max-width: 40ch; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.footer-col__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; font-size: var(--step--1); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .55rem; }
.site-footer__bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-top: var(--space-2xl); padding-top: var(--space-lg); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); font-size: var(--step--1); color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: .5rem; }
.footer-social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); transition: background var(--dur-1); }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--grad-brand); }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   25. FORMS (search + generic)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.search-form { display: flex; gap: .5rem; }
.search-field, input[type="text"], input[type="email"], input[type="search"], textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: .8rem 1rem; min-height: 44px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: var(--bg); color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-1), box-shadow var(--dur-1);
}
.search-field:focus, input:focus, textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary-400); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-100); }

/* Search overlay (opened by .nav-search) */
.search-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: var(--z-overlay); display: grid; place-items: start center; padding-top: 18vh; background: rgba(11,15,21,.6); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity var(--dur-2), visibility 0s linear var(--dur-2); }
.search-overlay.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transition: opacity var(--dur-2); }
.search-overlay .search-form { width: min(92vw, 640px); background: var(--bg); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: .4rem .4rem .4rem 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   26. SCROLL-REVEAL + COUNT-UP  (JS in Section 7 toggles .is-visible)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(var(--reveal-shift)); will-change: opacity, transform; }
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-4) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-4) var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal--left  { transform: translateX(calc(-1 * var(--reveal-shift))); }
.reveal--right { transform: translateX(var(--reveal-shift)); }
.reveal--scale { transform: scale(.94); }
.reveal--left.is-visible, .reveal--right.is-visible, .reveal--scale.is-visible { transform: none; }
.no-js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Stagger utility — set on a container; children reveal in sequence */
.stagger > .reveal { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(1).is-visible { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(2).is-visible { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(3).is-visible { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(4).is-visible { transition-delay: 280ms; }
.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(5).is-visible { transition-delay: 360ms; }
.stagger > .reveal:nth-child(6).is-visible { transition-delay: 440ms; }

.count-up { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   27. RESPONSIVE (mobile-first overrides)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .featured-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* Header collapses to hamburger below this width — guarantees no overflow */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .primary-nav, .nav-search { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .trust-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .trust-band__portrait { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  :root { --header-h: 64px; }
  .card-grid, .card-grid--2, .card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-block__side .post-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-block__side .post-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; height: auto; }
  .author-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .author-box__meta, .author-box__social { justify-content: center; }
  .author-box__bio { max-width: none; }
  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero { min-height: 78vh; }
  .newsletter__form { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
  .newsletter__form input { min-width: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) { .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   28. REDUCED MOTION — kill all non-essential animation
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .hero__mesh, .hero__blob, .hero__image img { animation: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .hero__eyebrow, .hero__word, .hero__subtitle, .hero__actions, .hero__search, .hero__badges { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; animation: none !important; }
  .post-card:hover, .category-card:hover { transform: none; }
  .post-card:hover .post-card__media img, .category-card:hover .category-card__media img { transform: none; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   29. PRINT
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .hero__blob, .hero__mesh, .newsletter, .author-box__social,
  .nav-toggle, .nav-search, .pagination, .toc, .breadcrumbs, .search-overlay { display: none !important; }
  body { color: #000; background: #fff; font-size: 12pt; }
  .entry-content > * { max-width: none; }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
  a[href^="http"]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: .85em; color: #555; }
  .post-card, .section { break-inside: avoid; box-shadow: none; }
}