/* ==========================================================================
   gzblkys - Modern Corporate & Financial Media Design System
   Font: Plus Jakarta Sans (Headings) & Inter (Body)
   Theme: Executive Obsidian & Financial Royal Sapphire with Growth Emerald
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Color Palette */
  --primary: #1a56db;
  --primary-hover: #1e429f;
  --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a56db 0%, #0d3898 100%);
  --primary-glow: rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.25);
  --primary-tint: #eff6ff;
  --primary-border: #bfdbfe;

  --accent-emerald: #059669;
  --accent-emerald-light: #ecfdf5;
  --accent-emerald-border: #a7f3d0;

  --amber-warm: #d97706;
  --amber-light: #fffbeb;

  --dark: #090e1a;
  --dark-surface: #0f172a;
  --dark-border: #1e293b;

  --bg: #f8fafc;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
  --surface-alt: #f1f5f9;
  --border: #e2e8f0;
  --border-light: #f1f5f9;

  --ink-heading: #0f172a;
  --ink-body: #334155;
  --ink-muted: #64748b;
  --ink-light: #94a3b8;
  --white: #ffffff;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
}

.page-body,
.page-body div, .page-body span, .page-body a, .page-body p,
.page-body h1, .page-body h2, .page-body h3, .page-body h4,
.page-body ul, .page-body ol, .page-body li, .page-body img,
.page-body header, .page-body footer, .page-body main,
.page-body section, .page-body article, .page-body nav,
.page-body button, .page-body input, .page-body textarea,
.page-body form, .page-body label, .page-body strong {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body.page-body {
  margin: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink-body);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Affiliate Disclosure Top Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.affiliate-banner-strip {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Alert / Notification Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.top-notice-bar {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}

.top-notice-content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.notice-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreen 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  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); }
}

.notice-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

.notice-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-wrapper img.logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.nav-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.header-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  background: var(--accent-emerald-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-emerald-border);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.header-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px var(--primary-glow);
}

.header-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--primary-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout Containers
   ========================================================================== */
.main-wrapper {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 32px auto 60px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.article-column {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Article Header & Typography
   ========================================================================== */
.article-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.category-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.article-dek {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.author-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px var(--primary-glow);
}

.author-meta {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
}

.author-role {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.article-timestamp {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Visual Media
   ========================================================================== */
.media-container {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--dark-surface);
}

.media-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.media-caption {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Metrics Grid (Stats Row)
   ========================================================================== */
.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0 34px;
}

.metric-card {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
}

.metric-value {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Content Body & Typography
   ========================================================================== */
.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 36px 0 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.lead-paragraph:first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1;
  float: left;
  margin: 2px 10px 0 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.article-text {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-body);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.highlight-box {
  background: var(--primary-tint);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-hover);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Three Pillars / Highlights
   ========================================================================== */
.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.highlight-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.highlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.highlight-num {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.highlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.highlight-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pullquote
   ========================================================================== */
.pullquote-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090e1a 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 32px;
  margin: 34px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pullquote-card:before {
  content: "„";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 130px;
  font-family: serif;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pullquote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: #f8fafc;
}

.pullquote-author {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comparison Table
   ========================================================================== */
.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.compare-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.compare-card.bad {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border-color: #fecaca;
}

.compare-card.good {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border-color: #a7f3d0;
}

.compare-header {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.compare-card.bad .compare-header {
  color: #b91c1c;
}

.compare-card.good .compare-header {
  color: #047857;
}

.compare-items {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.compare-item-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink-body);
}

.compare-card.bad .row-icon {
  color: #ef4444;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.compare-card.good .row-icon {
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonial Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-body);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Accordions
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.faq-box {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
}

.faq-question {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.faq-answer {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mega Call to Action (CTA) Card
   ========================================================================== */
.mega-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090e1a 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 44px 0 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-cta-card:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-tagline {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #93c5fd;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mega-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.mega-cta-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.mega-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #2563eb;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  padding: 18px 46px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #1d4ed8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.65);
}

.cta-trust-items {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.cta-trust-items span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sidebar Widgets
   ========================================================================== */
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-widget.highlighted {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.widget-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.widget-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px var(--primary-glow);
}

.widget-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.widget-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-body);
}

.widget-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.widget-checklist li span.check {
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.widget-contact-details {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-body);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 60px 20px 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  margin-top: 80px;
}

.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-legal-box {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-legal-box a {
  color: #93c5fd;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding-top: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-disclaimer-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Mobile Sticky CTA Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(9, 14, 26, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 999;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}

.mobile-sticky-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #2563eb;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 40px auto 60px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
}

.contact-input,
.contact-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-input:focus,
.contact-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-glow);
}

.submit-btn {
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px var(--primary-glow);
}

.submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Legal Page Standard Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.legal-container {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 40px auto 60px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.legal-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legal-card h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.legal-last-updated {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.legal-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 32px 0 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-card p, .legal-card li {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-body);
}

.legal-card a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Popup Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.popup-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(9, 14, 26, 0.7);
  z-index: 1000;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.popup-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.popup-content {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 90%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  animation: popIn 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes popIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.popup-icon {
  font-size: 42px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.popup-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.popup-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.popup-close {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.popup-close:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Preloader
   ========================================================================== */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: fadeOutPreloader 0.4s ease 1.2s forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  animation: pulsePreloader 0.8s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes fadeOutPreloader {
  to { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
}

@keyframes pulsePreloader {
  from { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.96); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.02); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cookie Consent Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.cookie-consent-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(9, 14, 26, 0.65);
  z-index: 10000;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.cookie-consent-overlay.cookie-active {
  display: flex;
}

.cookie-consent-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(9, 14, 26, 0.3);
  animation: cookieSlideUp 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

@keyframes cookieSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.cookie-consent-icon {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.cookie-consent-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.cookie-consent-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.cookie-consent-text .cookie-policy-link {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-consent-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-accept-btn {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px var(--primary-glow);
}

.cookie-accept-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--primary-glow);
}

.cookie-reject-btn {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cookie-reject-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink-muted);
  color: var(--ink-heading);
  background: var(--surface-alt);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sidebar-column {
    position: static;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-notice-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-tag {
    display: none;
  }
  .article-column {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .article-title {
    font-size: 27px;
  }
  .article-dek {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mega-cta-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  .mega-cta-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .mega-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: block;
  }
  body.page-body {
    padding-bottom: 70px;
  }
}