/* ============================================================
   BLOG ARTICLE - SOFT LIFE AESTHETICS
   ============================================================ */

.hero--article { min-height: clamp(430px, 56vh, 660px); }

.article-split { align-items: start; }

.article-conduit {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(48px, 7vw, 90px);
    margin-top: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--gold);
}
.article-conduit path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.3;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.3));
}
.article-conduit circle {
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.55));
}

@media (max-width: 899px) {
    .article-conduit { display: none; }
}

/* Seven pillars - two star lists with a constellation between */
.pillars {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .pillars { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 0.44fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.pillars__col h3 { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.pillars__map {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 220px;
    height: auto;
    margin-inline: auto;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.pillars__lines path { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.pillars__nodes circle { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.5)); }
.pillars__stars path { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.6)); }

/* Star-bulleted list */
.star-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.95rem;
}
.star-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.85rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
}
.star-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.42em;
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    background: var(--gold-bright);
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 39%, 100% 50%, 61% 61%, 50% 100%, 39% 61%, 0% 50%, 39% 39%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.45);
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.star-list li:hover::before { box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.85); }

/* Iridescent frosted panel */
.sheen-panel { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.sheen-panel::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 auto;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 229, 236, 0.9), rgba(192, 192, 255, 0.85) 45%, rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.9));
    pointer-events: none;
}
.sheen-panel p { color: var(--text-soft); }

.section--glow { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.section--glow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 8% -8%;
    background: radial-gradient(58% 60% at 50% 50%, rgba(192, 192, 255, 0.18), transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Pull quote with orbit passing in front and behind */
.quote-orbit { position: relative; padding-block: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.quote-orbit__ring,
.quote-orbit__front {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.quote-orbit__ring { z-index: 0; }
.quote-orbit__front { z-index: 2; }
.quote-orbit__ring ellipse {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.32));
}
.quote-orbit__front path { fill: var(--gold-bright); }
.quote-orbit__front path:first-child {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-bright);
    stroke-width: 1.6;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.5));
}
.quote-orbit__ring path { fill: var(--gold-bright); }
.quote-orbit .pull-quote { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.quote-orbit .pull-quote::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 92px;
    height: 8px;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep));
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.4);
}

/* Practical tips split */
.tips-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .tips-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr); }
}
.tips-thread {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 40px;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.tips-thread path { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.3; }
.tips-thread circle { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.55)); }
@media (max-width: 899px) {
    .tips-thread { display: none; }
}

/* Continue reading grid */
.read-grid {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .read-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.read-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    height: 100%;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.read-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--gold-line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    color: var(--text);
}
.read-card__media img,
.read-card__glyph {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.read-card__glyph {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-hairline);
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(192, 192, 255, 0.16), rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.07));
    color: var(--gold);
}
.read-card__glyph svg { width: 70%; height: auto; }
.read-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.read-card__text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* Closing join panel with orbit */
.join-orbit {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 62rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}
.join-orbit__ring,
.join-orbit__front {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.join-orbit__ring { z-index: 0; }
.join-orbit__front { z-index: 2; }
.join-orbit__ring ellipse {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.6;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35));
}
.join-orbit__ring path,
.join-orbit__front path { fill: var(--gold-bright); }
.join-orbit__front path:first-child {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-bright);
    stroke-width: 1.6;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.55));
}
.join-orbit__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
}
.join-orbit__inner p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    max-width: 42rem;
    margin-inline: auto 1.4rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG ARTICLE - BEAUTY MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES (warning row)
   ============================================================ */

.warning-row { position: relative; padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.warning-row__conduit {
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 40px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.75;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.warning-row__conduit path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.3;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35));
}
.warning-row__conduit path.warning-row__star {
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    stroke: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.6));
}
.warning-row__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* ============================================================
   TERMS PAGE - FLOW ROW CONNECTOR
   ============================================================ */

.flow-row {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 32px;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.flow-row path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.3;
}
.flow-row circle {
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 7px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.55));
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ PAGE - SHIELD ROWS & THREAD GROUP
   ============================================================ */

.faq-item__q-text {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    min-width: 0;
}
.faq-item__q-text .icon { color: var(--gold); flex: none; }

.faq-item--shield[open] {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-bright);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 var(--gold-line), var(--shadow-soft), 0 0 18px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.16);
}

.faq-thread {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2.6rem;
}
.faq-thread__line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-line) 12%, var(--gold-line) 88%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.4);
}
.faq-thread__row {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.faq-thread__row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-thread__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.6rem;
    top: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.5));
}
.faq-thread__node svg { display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   FACT CARD (definition callouts on local/category pages)
   ============================================================ */

.fact-card {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    align-self: start;
}
.fact-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.7rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.fact-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.fact-card li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.fact-card li .icon { color: var(--gold); flex: none; margin-top: 0.15rem; }

/* ============================================================
   LOCAL PAGE - BENEFIT ORBIT MAP (Chicago-style)
   ============================================================ */

.benefit-map { position: relative; }
.benefit-map__orbit {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.8;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.benefit-map__orbit path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.3;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35));
}
.benefit-map__orbit circle { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.5)); }
.benefit-map__star { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 9px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.6)); }
.benefit-map__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   LOCAL PAGE - TRUST ROW (slim frosted chips)
   ============================================================ */

.trust-row { position: relative; margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.trust-row__line {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.trust-row__line path { stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.trust-row__line circle { fill: var(--gold-bright); }
.trust-chip-card { text-align: center; }
.trust-chip-card .icon-medallion { margin-inline: auto; }
.trust-chip-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.trust-chip-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   SIGN LIST (genuine signals vs red flags)
   ============================================================ */

.sign-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}
.sign-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.sign-item__dot {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex: none;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1.6px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35);
}
.sign-item--flag .sign-item__dot {
    border-color: #8FA6D6;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(143, 166, 214, 0.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE - FLAG LIST (two-column red-flag callouts)
   ============================================================ */

.flag-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .flag-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.flag-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.flag-list li .icon { color: var(--gold); flex: none; margin-top: 0.2rem; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE - STEP CARD (numbered gold-circle steps)
   ============================================================ */

.step-card ol {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}
.step-card li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.step-card__num {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    flex: none;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.18), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.step-card li p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
}

.chain-item__emblem--step {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   UrbanSugarMeet - design system
   Midnight navy canvas, champagne-gold constellation linework,
   frosted glass surfaces, pill controls.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    /* Surfaces */
    --navy-950: #080D18;
    --navy-900: #0B1220;
    --navy-850: #101A2C;
    --navy-800: #16223A;
    --navy-700: #1D2B45;

    /* Accents */
    --gold: #E7C87A;
    --gold-bright: #F4E1AE;
    --gold-deep: #C9A758;
    --gold-line: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.38);
    --gold-faint: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.14);

    /* Text */
    --text: #F2F5FB;
    --text-soft: #C3CCDE;
    --text-muted: #A3AEC5;

    /* Glass */
    --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
    --glass-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.085);
    --glass-border: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.22);
    --glass-hairline: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);

    /* Effects */
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    --shadow-lift: 0 22px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
    --glow-gold: 0 0 26px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.28);
    --blur: blur(14px);

    /* Radii */
    --r-sm: 12px;
    --r-md: 18px;
    --r-lg: 26px;
    --r-pill: 999px;

    /* Rhythm */
    --container: 1200px;
    --gutter: clamp(1.1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    --section-y: clamp(3.25rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);

    /* Type */
    --font-display: "Cormorant Garamond", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: "Outfit", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

    --header-bottom: 68px;
    --header-height: 68px;
}

/* ============================================
   OVERFLOW PREVENTION - Safety Net
   ============================================ */

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

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

[class*="grid"] > *,
[class*="flex"] > * {
    min-width: 0;
}

pre, code, .code-block, [class*="code"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

pre code,
.code-block code {
    display: block;
    min-width: 0;
}

.table-wrapper,
[class*="table-"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

p, li, td, th {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

details {
    height: fit-content;
}

:where(p, li, blockquote, figcaption, dd, .prose, .seo-text, article)
  a:not([class]) {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}

input, textarea, select {
    max-width: 100%;
}

section {
    overflow: clip;
}

/* ============================================
   BASE
   ============================================ */

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    background-color: var(--navy-900);
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(1100px 620px at 85% -8%, rgba(60, 92, 150, 0.30), transparent 62%),
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 0% 18%, rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.07), transparent 60%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body.has-menu-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.14;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 0.6em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5.2vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    text-underline-offset: 0.18em;
}
a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

ul, ol { padding-left: 1.15rem; }

strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }

::selection { background: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.3); color: #fff; }

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold-bright);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.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;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    top: -60px;
    z-index: 300;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #17110044;
    color: #1B1405;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0.75rem; }

/* ============================================
   LAYOUT PRIMITIVES
   ============================================ */

.container,
.site-header__inner,
.site-footer__inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.section {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: var(--section-y);
}

.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem); }

.section--panel {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012));
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-hairline);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-hairline);
}

.section--deep {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-950), var(--navy-900) 60%);
}

.section__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
    .split--media-first > :first-child { order: 2; }
}

.stack > * + * { margin-top: 1rem; }

.eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
.section-head--center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; max-width: 52rem; }
.section-head--left { text-align: left; }
.section-head__title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.section-head__lead {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
    max-width: 62ch;
}
.section-head--center .section-head__lead { margin-inline: auto; }

.lead {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.22rem);
    color: var(--text-soft);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.muted { color: var(--text-muted); }

.prose p,
.prose li { color: var(--text-soft); }
.prose p { max-width: 68ch; }
.prose h2, .prose h3 { margin-top: 1.6em; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }

/* ============================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */

.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 120;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-hairline);
    background: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.82);
}

.site-header::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: -1;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.site-header__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 64px;
    padding-block: 0.65rem;
}

.site-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-brand__mark { flex: none; }
.site-brand__text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.4vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.header-actions .header-cta { display: none; }

.nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    padding: 0 11px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    background: var(--glass);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle__bar {
    display: block;
    height: 1.6px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--gold-bright);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.6px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile drawer */
.primary-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-bottom, 68px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: auto;
    background: #0A101E;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-hairline);
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 1.25rem var(--gutter) 3rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.24s ease, visibility 0.24s ease;
    z-index: 110;
}
.primary-nav.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.primary-nav__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.primary-nav__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
}
.primary-nav__link:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

.nav-dropdown__chevron { transition: transform 0.25s ease; flex: none; }
.nav-dropdown.is-open > .nav-dropdown__trigger .nav-dropdown__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown.is-open > .nav-dropdown__trigger { color: var(--gold-bright); }

.nav-dropdown__panel { display: none; }
.nav-dropdown.is-open > .nav-dropdown__panel { display: block; }

.nav-dropdown__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem;
    padding: 0 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.nav-dropdown__list a {
    display: block;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}
.nav-dropdown__list a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045); }

.nav-mega {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.nav-mega__title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0.6rem 0 0.1rem;
}

.primary-nav__cta { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .header-actions .nav-toggle { display: none; }
    .header-actions .header-cta { display: inline-flex; }

    .primary-nav {
        position: static;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        overflow: visible;
        background: none;
        border: 0;
        padding: 0;
        height: auto;
    }
    .primary-nav__list { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 0.15rem; }
    .primary-nav__item { position: relative; }
    .primary-nav__link {
        width: auto;
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
        border: 0;
        font-size: 0.93rem;
        border-radius: var(--r-pill);
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .primary-nav__link:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); }
    .primary-nav__cta { display: none; }

    .nav-dropdown__panel {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 0.65rem);
        left: 0;
        min-width: 268px;
        padding: 0.6rem;
        background: rgba(12, 19, 34, 0.97);
        border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        border-radius: var(--r-md);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
        z-index: 40;
    }
    .nav-dropdown__list { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    .nav-dropdown--mega .nav-dropdown__panel {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: min(960px, calc(100vw - 3rem));
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }
    .nav-mega { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem 1.5rem; }
    .nav-mega__title { margin-top: 0; }
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS & CHIPS
   ============================================ */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep));
    color: #1B1405;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.22);
}
.btn--primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.34); color: #1B1405; }

.btn--ghost {
    background: var(--glass);
    border-color: var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--blur);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }

.btn--quiet {
    background: none;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: var(--text);
}

.btn--small { min-height: 44px; padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

.btn-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.chip,
.pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    min-height: 40px;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: var(--glass);
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.chip--option {
    min-height: 46px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.chip--option:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-bright); }
.chip--option.is-selected {
    background: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.16);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.round-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: var(--glass);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.round-btn:hover { background: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.14); }
.round-btn[disabled] { opacity: 1; color: var(--text-muted); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); cursor: default; }

.trust-chips {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.4rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}
.trust-chips__item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.42rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.trust-chips__item .icon { color: var(--gold); flex: none; }

/* ============================================
   GLASS SURFACES
   ============================================ */

.glass-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-hairline);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--blur);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.glass-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 auto;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-line), transparent);
    border-radius: inherit;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.icon-medallion {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.16), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================
   BACKGROUND LAYERS & CONSTELLATIONS
   ============================================ */

.section-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.section-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.section-bg__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}
.section-bg__scrim--left {
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.96) 0%, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.82) 42%, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.24) 78%, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.35) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.5), rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.2));
}
.section-bg__scrim--full {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.84), rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.9));
}
.section-bg__scrim--bottom {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.42), rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.94));
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section-bg__scrim--left {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.9), rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.86));
    }
}

.constellation {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35));
}
.constellation__lines path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.1;
}
.constellation__nodes circle {
    fill: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.14);
    stroke: var(--gold);
    stroke-width: 1.2;
}
.constellation__stars path { fill: var(--gold-bright); }
.constellation__dust circle { fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }

.constellation--hero {
    inset: 0 0 0 auto;
    width: min(72%, 860px);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 26%, #000 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 26%, #000 100%);
}
.constellation--panel { opacity: 0.55; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    .constellation--hero .constellation__nodes circle { animation: usm-pulse 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
    .constellation--hero .constellation__nodes circle:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
    .constellation--hero .constellation__nodes circle:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
    .constellation--hero .constellation__dust circle { animation: usm-twinkle 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
}

@keyframes usm-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.55; }
}
@keyframes usm-twinkle {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; }
    50% { opacity: 0.9; }
}

.card-ornament {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 210px;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.card-ornament__city path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(150, 186, 236, 0.5);
    stroke-width: 1.1;
}
.card-ornament__orbit {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.2;
}
.card-ornament__bead { fill: var(--gold-bright); }
.card-ornament__star { fill: var(--gold); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.5)); }

/* ============================================
   HERO
   ============================================ */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    min-height: clamp(460px, 62vh, 720px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-hairline);
}
.hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.hero__copy { max-width: 38rem; }
.hero__title { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero__lead {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.7vw, 1.2rem);
    max-width: 34rem;
}
.hero .btn-row { margin-top: 1.75rem; }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .hero--split .hero__inner {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
        gap: 2.5rem;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================ */

.breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.breadcrumbs__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.breadcrumbs__item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--text-soft); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumbs__sep { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ============================================
   FEATURE CARDS
   ============================================ */

.feature-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}
.feature-card__title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.feature-card__text { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; }
.feature-card__link {
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
}
.feature-card .card-ornament { margin-top: auto; }

/* ============================================
   PROFILE CARDS
   ============================================ */

.profile-grid {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr));
}

.profile-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.profile-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift), 0 0 30px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.16);
}
.profile-card__media {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--navy-800);
}
.profile-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 28%;
    display: block;
}
.profile-card__body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.05rem 1.2rem;
    flex: 1;
}
.profile-card__name { font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 0; }
.profile-card__meta { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--gold); margin: 0; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.profile-card__bio { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin: 0; }
.profile-card__tags {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin: 0.2rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.profile-card__tags li {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.profile-card__rating { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin: 0.3rem 0 0; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22); }
.profile-card__rating .star--on { color: var(--gold); }
.profile-card__body .btn { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; }

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================ */

.testimonial-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    height: 100%;
}
.testimonial-card__glyph {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 0.6;
    color: var(--gold);
    height: 1.4rem;
}
.testimonial-card__avatar {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}
.testimonial-card__quote { margin: 0; }
.testimonial-card__quote p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.testimonial-card__meta { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

/* ============================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================ */

.timeline {
    list-style: none;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 2.4rem;
}
.timeline__spine {
    position: absolute;
    left: 23px;
    top: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-line) 12%, var(--gold-line) 88%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.4);
}
.timeline__item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
}
.timeline__item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.timeline__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.4rem;
    top: 0.8rem;
    transform: translateX(-24px) translateX(24px);
    margin-left: -1px;
    color: var(--gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.45));
}
.timeline__node svg { display: block; }
.timeline__step {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.timeline__title { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.timeline__text { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.96rem; margin: 0; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .timeline { padding-left: 0; }
    .timeline__spine { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .timeline__item {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 96px minmax(0, 1fr);
        align-items: center;
    }
    .timeline__node { position: static; grid-column: 2; justify-self: center; transform: none; margin: 0; }
    .timeline__card { grid-column: 1; }
    .timeline__item:nth-child(even) .timeline__card { grid-column: 3; }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================ */

.faq-accordion {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: start;
    max-width: 60rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-hairline);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--blur);
    overflow: hidden;
    align-self: start;
}
.faq-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 var(--gold-line), var(--shadow-soft);
}
.faq-item__q {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    list-style: none;
}
.faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item__q:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.faq-item__chevron { flex: none; color: var(--gold); transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item__a {
    padding: 0 1.2rem 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.faq-item__a > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    .faq-item[open] .faq-item__a { animation: usm-fade 0.28s ease; }
}
@keyframes usm-fade {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   TABLES
   ============================================ */

.table-wrapper {
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-hairline);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--blur);
}

.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    min-width: 560px;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
}
.compare-table caption {
    caption-side: top;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem 0.4rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.05rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.compare-table thead th {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.compare-table tbody th {
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text);
}
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022); }
.compare-table tbody tr:last-child th,
.compare-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.compare-table .is-highlight { background: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.08); }
.compare-table thead th.is-highlight { color: var(--gold-bright); }

.mark { display: inline-flex; }
.mark--yes { color: var(--gold); }
.mark--no { color: #8494AE; }

.table-note {
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================
   LINK GRID
   ============================================ */

.link-grid {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .link-grid--2, .link-grid--3, .link-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .link-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .link-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.link-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}
.link-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--gold-line); color: var(--text); }
.link-card__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--gold-bright); }
.link-card__text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-soft); }
.link-card__arrow { margin-top: 0.5rem; color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================
   FRAMED MEDIA / PULL QUOTE / ARTICLE
   ============================================ */

.framed-media {
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    background: var(--navy-800);
}
.framed-media img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: var(--frame-ratio, 4 / 3);
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.framed-media figcaption {
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.pull-quote {
    max-width: 54rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: left;
}
.pull-quote__glyph {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    line-height: 0.5;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pull-quote blockquote { margin: 0; }
.pull-quote blockquote p {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.7rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text);
}
.pull-quote figcaption {
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0.9rem 0 0;
}
.article-meta__author { color: var(--gold); }
.article-meta__sep { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); }

/* ============================================
   MATCH FINDER
   ============================================ */

.match-finder {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 64rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.match-finder__intro {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    max-width: 46rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.match-finder__progress { margin: 1.25rem 0 0.5rem; }
.match-finder__progress .pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(244, 225, 174, 0.9), rgba(201, 167, 88, 0.85));
    color: #1B1405;
    border-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.match-finder__route {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(90px, 16vw, 160px);
    color: var(--gold);
}
.match-finder__track {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.22);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
}
.match-finder__track--lit {
    stroke: var(--gold-bright);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-dasharray: 1400;
    stroke-dashoffset: var(--route-offset, 1400);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.6));
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.6s ease;
}
.match-finder__route circle { fill: var(--gold); }
.match-finder__starburst { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.7)); }

.match-finder__stage { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.match-finder__step { border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.match-finder__question {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
    color: var(--text);
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.match-finder__opts {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    justify-content: center;
}
.match-finder__result { margin-top: 0.5rem; max-width: 44rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.match-finder__result-title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.match-finder__result p { color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }

.match-finder__controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .match-finder__track--lit { transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   NEWSLETTER PANEL
   ============================================ */

.newsletter-panel {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 62rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
}
.newsletter-panel__ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.newsletter-panel__ring ellipse {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.6;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35));
}
.newsletter-panel__ring path { fill: var(--gold-bright); }
.newsletter-panel__inner {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
}
.newsletter-panel__title { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.newsletter-panel__text { color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 42rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.newsletter-panel__note { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 1.4rem 0 1rem;
}
.newsletter-form__input {
    flex: 1 1 15rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.newsletter-form__input::placeholder { color: #9AA6BD; }
.newsletter-form__note {
    flex: 1 0 100%;
    margin: 0.2rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    min-height: 1.2em;
}

/* ============================================
   COOKIE BANNER
   ============================================ */

.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 1rem;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 200;
    width: min(720px, calc(100vw - 1.5rem));
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.96);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}
.cookie-banner[hidden] { display: none; }
.cookie-banner__text {
    flex: 1 1 20rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.cookie-banner__actions { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */

.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-faint);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.6), rgba(6, 10, 19, 0.98));
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 1.5rem;
}
.site-footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.site-footer__cols {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .site-footer__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .site-footer__cols { grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
}

.site-brand--footer { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.site-footer__blurb {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    max-width: 30rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.site-footer__title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.site-footer__list,
.site-footer__citylist,
.site-footer__legal {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.site-footer__list a,
.site-footer__citylist a,
.site-footer__legal a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 32px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.site-footer__list a:hover,
.site-footer__citylist a:hover,
.site-footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); text-decoration: underline; }

.site-footer__cities {
    margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.site-footer__citylist {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.15rem 1.25rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr));
}
.site-footer__citylist a { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.site-footer__bottom {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.site-footer__bottom p { margin: 0; }
.site-footer__legal { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - CATEGORY ORBIT MAP
   ============================================ */

.cat-map { position: relative; }

.cat-map__orbits {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.22));
}
.cat-map__links path { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.1; }
.cat-map__rings ellipse { fill: none; stroke: rgba(192, 192, 255, 0.35); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.cat-map__spheres circle { fill: rgba(192, 192, 255, 0.08); stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.cat-map__beads circle { fill: var(--gold-bright); }

.cat-map__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
}
.cat-map__col { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .cat-map__grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
    }
}

.cat-node h3,
.cat-map__core h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.cat-node h3 a,
.cat-map__core h3 a { color: var(--gold-bright); text-decoration: none; }
.cat-node h3 a:hover,
.cat-map__core h3 a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.cat-node p,
.cat-map__core p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.cat-map__core { text-align: left; }

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - STORY RAIL
   ============================================ */

.stories { position: relative; }
.stories__spine {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-line) 12%, var(--gold-line) 88%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.4);
}
.stories__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 2.6rem;
}
.stories__item { position: relative; margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); }
.stories__item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.stories__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.6rem;
    top: 1rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.45));
}
.stories__node svg { display: block; }

.story-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.story-card__avatar {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    flex: none;
}
.story-card__body { min-width: 0; }
.story-card__glyph {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    line-height: 0.5;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.story-card blockquote { margin: 0; }
.story-card blockquote p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; margin: 0; }
.story-card figcaption {
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--gold);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .stories__list { padding-left: 0; }
    .stories__spine { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .stories__item {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 96px minmax(0, 1fr);
        align-items: center;
    }
    .stories__node { position: static; grid-column: 2; justify-self: center; }
    .stories__card { grid-column: 1; }
    .stories__item:nth-child(even) .stories__card { grid-column: 3; }
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - SAFETY BLOCK
   ============================================ */

.split--top { align-items: start; }

.safety-emblem {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(192, 192, 255, 0.28));
}

.check-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.7rem;
}
.check-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.check-list .icon { color: var(--gold); flex: none; margin-top: 0.2rem; }

/* ============================================
   REVEAL MOTION
   ============================================ */

.has-js [data-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.has-js [data-reveal].is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    .has-js [data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   CATEGORY LANDING - SUGAR DADDY
   ============================================ */

.hero--category { min-height: clamp(520px, 70vh, 780px); }

.hero-skyline {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(80px, 12vw, 150px);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.75;
}
.hero-skyline path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35));
}

.stat-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem 2rem;
    margin: 1.6rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.stat-row__item { margin: 0; }
.stat-row__value {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.stat-row__label {
    margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.stat-row--center {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem 2.5rem;
    margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.breadcrumb-strip {
    padding-block: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-hairline);
}
.breadcrumb-strip .breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Definition block */
.def-block { position: relative; }
.def-block__body { max-width: 60rem; }
.def-block .rule-gold {
    width: min(240px, 60%);
    height: 1px;
    margin: 1.6rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.aside-cluster {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: var(--gutter);
    width: 150px;
    height: 250px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.aside-cluster__line { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.1; }
.aside-cluster__node { fill: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.12); stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.aside-cluster__star { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.55)); }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .aside-cluster { display: block; }
    .def-block__body { max-width: 46rem; }
}

/* Benefit chain */
.deep-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 20% -10% 10%;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 55% at 50% 50%, rgba(60, 92, 150, 0.35), transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.chain-cols {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .chain-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.chain-col { position: relative; display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 2rem); }
.chain-col__line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 27px;
    top: 34px;
    bottom: 34px;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-line) 10%, var(--gold-line) 90%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35);
}

.chain-item {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.chain-item__emblem {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.18), var(--navy-900) 78%);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}
.chain-item__body h3 { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-size: 1.18rem; }
.chain-item__body p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }

/* Comparison pillars */
.compare-top { padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem); }
.pillar-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-bottom: calc(-1 * clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem));
}
.compare-bottom { padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 7.5rem); }

.pillar-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 38%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}
.pillar-card__crest {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.3));
}
.pillar-card h3 { font-size: 1.14rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.pillar-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }

.compare-bottom .compare-table thead th.is-highlight {
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 0 var(--gold);
}

/* Story slider */
.story-slider { max-width: 52rem; margin-inline: auto; }
.story-slider__viewport { min-height: 1px; }
.story-slide { width: 100%; }
.story-slide[hidden] { display: none; }

.story-slider__dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.story-dot {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}
.story-dot::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 50% auto auto 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.story-dot.is-active::after {
    background: var(--gold-bright);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.7);
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL PAGE - TIP RAIL
   ============================================ */

.section--tips { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }

.tip-rail { position: relative; }
.tip-rail__spine {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-line) 12%, var(--gold-line) 88%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.4);
}
.tip-rail__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 2.6rem;
    counter-reset: none;
}
.tip-rail__item { position: relative; margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); }
.tip-rail__item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tip-rail__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.6rem;
    top: 1rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.45));
}
.tip-rail__node svg { display: block; }
.tip-rail__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.16), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
}
.tip-rail__card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-size: 1.14rem; }
.tip-rail__card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .tip-rail__list { padding-left: 0; }
    .tip-rail__spine { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .tip-rail__item {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 96px minmax(0, 1fr);
        align-items: center;
    }
    .tip-rail__node { position: static; grid-column: 2; justify-self: center; }
    .tip-rail__card { grid-column: 1; }
    .tip-rail__item:nth-child(even) .tip-rail__card { grid-column: 3; }
}

/* ============================================
   ALLOWANCE BAND (local pages)
   ============================================ */

.allowance-band {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) 0;
}
.allowance-rail {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(60px, 10vw, 90px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.allowance-rail__line { stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.allowance-rail__ring { fill: none; stroke: rgba(192, 192, 255, 0.32); stroke-width: 1.1; }
.allowance-rail__tick { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.55)); }

.allowance-panels {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .allowance-panels { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.allowance-panel { text-align: left; }
.allowance-panel h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.allowance-panel p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0; }

/* Join frame */
.join-frame {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.9), inset 0 0 0 7px var(--gold-faint);
}
.join-frame__stars {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.join-frame__line { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.1; }
.join-frame__node { fill: rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.12); stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.join-frame__star { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 9px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.6)); }
.join-frame__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.join-frame__inner h2 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.join-frame__inner .newsletter-panel { margin-top: 2rem; }

/* ============================================
   LOCAL PAGE - LA COMPARISON COLUMNS (apps vs sites)
   ============================================ */

.compare-columns { position: relative; }
.compare-columns__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.compare-columns__ribbon path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.4;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.4));
}
.compare-columns__ribbon circle {
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.6));
}

.compare-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 2px minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: start; }
}

.compare-divider { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .compare-divider {
        display: block;
        align-self: stretch;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-line) 15%, var(--gold-line) 85%, transparent);
        box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35);
    }
}

.compare-col { display: grid; gap: 1rem; align-content: start; }
.compare-col h3 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.compare-col h3 .icon-medallion { width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.compare-panel p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================
   MATCH FINDER STARFIELD SECTION
   ============================================ */

.section--stars {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    background:
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 10% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 0, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 80% 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 40% 70%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 65% 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 25% 85%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(1px 1px at 90% 65%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 50% 20%, rgba(192, 192, 255, 0.08), transparent 70%),
        var(--navy-950);
}
.section--stars::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(8, 13, 24, 0.8) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================
   RELATED CITIES - NODE WEB
   ============================================ */

.node-web { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.node-web__svg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.node-web__svg path { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.1; }
.node-web__core { fill: rgba(192, 192, 255, 0.12); stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.node-web__bead { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.5)); }

.node-web__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .node-web__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
}
.node-web__col { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); }

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS - MEDALLION ROW & BENEFITS SPLIT
   ============================================================ */

.medallion-row { position: relative; }
.medallion-row__arc {
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.75;
}
.medallion-row__arc path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.3;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35));
}
.medallion-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
}
.medallion-card .icon-medallion {
    margin-top: -2.6rem;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.medallion-card h3 { margin-top: 0.6rem; }

.benefits-split {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .benefits-split {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
    .benefits-split::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-line) 15%, var(--gold-line) 85%, transparent);
    }
}
.benefit-col h3 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.benefit-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}
.benefit-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
.benefit-list__ring {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    flex: none;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   PRIVACY POLICY PAGE
   ============================================================ */

.hero--legal { min-height: clamp(360px, 46vh, 560px); }

.hero__mini-constellation {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8%;
    right: 4%;
    width: 220px;
    height: 160px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.9;
    color: var(--gold);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 72%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, #000 0%, transparent 72%);
}
.hero__mini-constellation path { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.1; }
.hero__mini-constellation circle { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.5)); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero__mini-constellation { display: none; }
}

.info-card { text-align: left; }
.info-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.info-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0; }

.hairline-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.hairline-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0.9rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.hairline-list li:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
.hairline-list__marker {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    flex: none;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.5);
}
.hairline-list p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.hairline-list strong { color: var(--text); }

.rights-map { position: relative; }
.rights-map__svg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.8;
    display: none;
}
.rights-map__svg path { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold-line); stroke-width: 1.3; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35)); }
.rights-map__svg circle { fill: var(--gold-bright); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.5)); }

.rights-map__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
.rights-map__grid h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.rights-map__grid p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .rights-map__grid {
        position: relative;
        padding-left: 1.6rem;
    }
    .rights-map__grid::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 6px;
        top: 8px;
        bottom: 8px;
        width: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-line) 12%, var(--gold-line) 88%, transparent);
        box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .rights-map__svg { display: block; }
    .rights-map__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.75rem; }
}

.security-panel { text-align: center; }
.security-panel__emblem {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.security-panel__emblem::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192, 192, 255, 0.25), transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.security-panel h2 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.security-panel > p { color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 42rem; margin-inline: auto; }

.privacy-pill-row {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
}
.privacy-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    background: var(--glass);
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.privacy-pill .icon { color: var(--gold); flex: none; }
.privacy-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.28);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .privacy-pill-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .privacy-pill { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG ARTICLE - CULTIVATING MYSTERY (contrast pair)
   ============================================================ */

.contrast-wrap { position: relative; }
.contrast-wrap__line {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.contrast-wrap__line path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.3;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35));
}
.contrast-wrap__line .contrast-star {
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 9px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.6));
}

.contrast-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .contrast-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.contrast-card { height: 100%; }
.contrast-card--muted {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.contrast-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; font-size: 1.12rem; }
.contrast-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.contrast-card__take {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG ARTICLE - SUCCESSFUL WOMEN & SUGAR DATING (growth row)
   ============================================================ */

.growth-row { position: relative; }
.growth-row__connector {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.growth-row__connector path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.3;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.35));
}
.growth-row__connector circle {
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.5));
}
.growth-row__connector .growth-row__star {
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 9px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.6));
}
@media (max-width: 899px) {
    .growth-row__connector { display: none; }
}

.growth-row__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: stretch;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .growth-row__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.growth-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    height: 100%;
}
.growth-card__step {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0;
}
.growth-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.2rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.growth-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0; }
.growth-card__takeaway {
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG ARTICLE - FIRST-DATE ETIQUETTE
   ============================================================ */

.date-ideas-row .growth-card:nth-child(2) {
    margin-top: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
}

.pull-quote .testimonial-card__avatar {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.pull-quote .pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.principle-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .principle-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.principle-col {
    display: grid;
    justify-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}

.principle-medallion {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem) 1.25rem;
}
.principle-medallion__ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 130px;
    height: 84px;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.principle-medallion__ring ellipse,
.principle-medallion__ring path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold-line);
    stroke-width: 1.3;
}
.principle-medallion__ring circle {
    fill: var(--gold-bright);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(231, 200, 122, 0.6));
}
.principle-medallion .icon-medallion {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.principle-medallion h3 { margin: 0.6rem 0 0.35rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.principle-medallion p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0 0 0.9rem; }
.principle-medallion .pill {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.principle-link {
    display: block;
    color: var(--gold-line);
    height: 28px;
}

.principle-bubble {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem;
}
.principle-bubble__glyph {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 0.4;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
}
.principle-bubble__glyph--end {
    text-align: right;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}
.principle-bubble p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0.4rem 0 0; }

.read-card__title { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.read-card__title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 1px;
    width: 0;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.read-card:hover .read-card__title::after { width: 100%; }