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

/* ============================================================
   THE SENIOR SAFE — theseniorsafe.com
   Premium v2 — modern editorial healthcare
   Authoritative · warm · trustworthy · WCAG AAA-minded
   Fonts: Figtree (headings) + Noto Sans (body)
   All legacy class names preserved and restyled to premium.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    /* ---- Brand palette (elevated) ---- */
    --trust:      #173B61;   /* deep navy — primary authority */
    --trust-2:    #255A8A;   /* lighter navy */
    --trust-3:    #0F2A46;   /* darker navy (footer/hover) */
    --trust-ink:  #0A2038;   /* deepest navy — hero depth */

    --safe:       #0E8C6B;   /* teal-green — primary CTA / "go" */
    --safe-hover: #0B7357;
    --safe-deep:  #085B44;
    --safe-tint:  #E7F5F0;   /* soft green surface */
    --safe-line:  #BFE3D6;

    /* warm accent — reserved for scores, ribbons, "editor" cues */
    --gold:       #C7962F;
    --gold-2:     #E4BC63;
    --gold-tint:  #FBF3DE;
    --gold-line:  #EBD59A;
    --gold-ink:   #7A5A12;

    --alert:      #D64545;   /* warm red — sparse emergency accent */
    --alert-tint: #FBECEC;
    --alert-ink:  #99312F;

    --amber-tint: #FFF8EA;
    --amber-line: #F0D48A;
    --amber-ink:  #6E5210;

    /* ---- Neutral system (refined tints) ---- */
    --bg:        #F6F8FB;    /* warm off-white page */
    --bg-2:      #EEF3F8;    /* deeper page wash */
    --surface:   #FFFFFF;
    --surface-2: #F3F7FB;    /* subtle raised/tint */
    --surface-3: #E9F0F7;
    --ink:       #16283A;    /* body text (AAA-strong on white) */
    --ink-2:     #2C3E50;
    --muted:     #4E6070;    /* secondary text — darkened for contrast */
    --muted-2:   #6B7C8C;
    --border:    #E1E8EF;
    --border-2:  #D3DEE8;
    --hairline:  rgba(20,40,80,.08);

    /* ---- Radii ---- */
    --radius:      16px;     /* cards */
    --radius-lg:   22px;
    --radius-sm:   10px;
    --radius-xs:   7px;
    --radius-pill: 999px;

    /* ---- Layered premium shadows ---- */
    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(16,36,64,.06);
    --shadow:    0 2px 6px rgba(16,36,64,.05), 0 1px 2px rgba(16,36,64,.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(16,36,64,.16), 0 4px 10px -6px rgba(16,36,64,.10);
    --shadow-lg: 0 26px 54px -14px rgba(16,36,64,.24), 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(16,36,64,.14);
    --shadow-ring: 0 0 0 1px var(--hairline);

    /* ---- Metrics ---- */
    --content: 730px;        /* prose measure */
    --wide:    1120px;        /* wide layouts */
    --header-h: 68px;
    --ease:    200ms cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
    --ease-out: 240ms cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);

    --font-head: 'Figtree', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Noto Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 18px);
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ink);
    background:
        radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 100% -5%, #EAF1F8 0%, rgba(234,241,248,0) 55%),
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at -5% 0%, #ECF4F1 0%, rgba(236,244,241,0) 50%),
        var(--bg);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--trust);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ---- Type scale (modular ~1.22) ---- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--trust);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.018em;
    text-wrap: balance;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2.4vw, 2.7rem); font-weight: 800; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1.1vw, 1.85rem);
    margin: 2.9rem 0 1.1rem;
    padding-bottom: .55rem;
    position: relative;
}
/* refined gradient underline on section headings */
h2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border-2) 0%, var(--border) 42%, transparent 100%);
}
h2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: -1px;
    width: 54px; height: 4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--safe) 0%, var(--trust-2) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.05rem + .5vw, 1.4rem); margin: 2.1rem 0 .65rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--trust-2); margin: 1.35rem 0 .5rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--trust-2); }

p { margin: 1.1rem 0; }
p.lead, .lead {
    font-size: 1.14rem;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

a {
    color: var(--safe-hover);
    text-decoration: none;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
    transition: color var(--ease);
}
a:hover { color: var(--safe-deep); text-decoration: underline; }

ul, ol { margin: 1.1rem 0; padding-left: 1.5rem; }
li { margin: .5rem 0; }
li::marker { color: var(--trust-2); }

strong, b { color: var(--trust); font-weight: 700; }
em, i { color: inherit; }
small { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
sup { font-size: .7em; }

mark, .mark { background: #FFF1B8; color: var(--ink); padding: 0 .18em; border-radius: 3px; }

blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--safe);
    background: var(--safe-tint);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.75rem 0;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-style: normal;
}
blockquote p { margin: .4rem 0; }
blockquote p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
blockquote p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin: 2.25rem 0; }

/* Tabular figures for numbers-heavy contexts */
.price, .pick-price, .pc-price, .product-price, .num, .hero-stat,
.score-badge, .score-badge *,
table, th, td { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   BASE TABLES (generic)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
th, td { text-align: left; }
th { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.container,
.inner,
.foot-inner,
.sh-inner,
.sf-inner,
.site-header-inner,
.site-footer-inner {
    max-width: var(--wide);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: 22px;
    width: 100%;
}

main {
    background: var(--surface);
    max-width: var(--wide);
    margin: 26px auto;
    padding: 44px clamp(20px, 4vw, 52px) 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Prose blocks read at a comfortable measure */
.guide-container,
.prose {
    max-width: var(--content);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 0;
}
.prose > p,
.guide-container > p { max-width: var(--content); }

.section-intro {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: var(--content);
    margin: .5rem auto 1.5rem;
}
.text { color: var(--ink); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   SITE HEADER + LOGO WORDMARK  (sticky, refined)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.site-header {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.4) blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(1.4) blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 60;
    transition: box-shadow var(--ease), background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
/* JS adds .scrolled after the page scrolls */
.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--hairline), 0 10px 28px -12px rgba(16,36,64,.22);
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.site-header .sh-inner,
.site-header .site-header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px 16px;
    padding-block: 13px;
    min-height: var(--header-h);
}

/* Fallback layout: header with brand/tagline as direct children (roundup page) */
.site-header:not(:has(.sh-inner)):not(:has(.site-header-inner)) {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    column-gap: 14px;
    min-height: var(--header-h);
    padding: 12px max(22px, calc((100% - var(--wide)) / 2));
}

/* Wordmark: "The Senior Safe" + shield/pulse mark */
.brand,
.logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 11px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.022em;
    color: var(--trust);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1;
}
.brand:hover, .logo:hover { color: var(--trust); text-decoration: none; }
.brand span { color: var(--safe); }

/* Refined shield/pulse logo mark with a soft glow ring + pulse animation */
.brand::before,
.logo::before {
    content: "";
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border-radius: 11px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 120% at 30% 20%, #2E689B 0%, var(--trust) 55%, var(--trust-3) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -3px rgba(23,59,97,.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    /* shield + pulse line drawn on top */
    background-image:
        url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M12%203.2l6.4%202.4v4.9c0%204-2.7%207.2-6.4%208.9-3.7-1.7-6.4-4.9-6.4-8.9V5.6z'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23ffffff'%20stroke-width='1.4'%20stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M6.6%2012.2H9l1.3-2.8L12.4%2015l1.1-2.4h2.9'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%237FE7C6'%20stroke-width='1.6'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='17.4'%20cy='6.6'%20r='1.7'%20fill='%23FF6B6B'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"),
        radial-gradient(120% 120% at 30% 20%, #2E689B 0%, var(--trust) 55%, var(--trust-3) 100%);
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: 100%, 100%;
    position: relative;
}
.brand::after,
.logo::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(14,140,107,.42);
    animation: shield-pulse 3.4s ease-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.brand, .logo { position: relative; }
@keyframes shield-pulse {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(14,140,107,.40); }
    70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(14,140,107,0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(14,140,107,0); }
}

/* Header on a dark band */
.site-header.on-dark { background: var(--trust); border-bottom-color: var(--trust-3); }
.site-header.on-dark .brand,
.site-header.on-dark .logo { color: #fff; }
.site-header.on-dark .brand span { color: #7FD9BE; }

.tagline {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 3px;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
}

/* Nav */
.site-header nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 2px 4px; }
.site-header nav a {
    position: relative;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .96rem;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--ease), color var(--ease);
}
.site-header nav a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 5px;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--safe);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--ease-out);
}
.site-header nav a:hover { color: var(--trust); background: var(--surface-2); text-decoration: none; }
.site-header nav a:hover::after,
.site-header nav a[aria-current]::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Small "Compare" / search affordance in the header */
.nav-cta, .header-cta, .site-header .btn-compare {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: var(--safe-hover);
    background: var(--safe-tint);
    border: 1px solid var(--safe-line);
    padding: 8px 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--ease), color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.nav-cta:hover, .header-cta:hover, .site-header .btn-compare:hover {
    background: var(--safe); color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -6px rgba(14,140,107,.5);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.header-search {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: var(--surface-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .92rem;
    min-height: 40px;
    transition: border-color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.header-search:focus-within { border-color: var(--safe); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14,140,107,.18); }
.header-search input { border: 0; background: transparent; font: inherit; color: var(--ink); outline: none; min-width: 120px; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   BREADCRUMB
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.breadcrumb {
    max-width: var(--wide);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 16px 22px 2px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    background: transparent;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--trust-2); font-weight: 600; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--safe-hover); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   HEROES
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.guide-hero,
.split-hero {
    background:
        radial-gradient(140% 120% at 85% -20%, rgba(14,140,107,.34) 0%, rgba(14,140,107,0) 46%),
        radial-gradient(120% 130% at 10% 120%, rgba(37,90,138,.55) 0%, rgba(37,90,138,0) 55%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--trust) 0%, var(--trust-ink) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: clamp(52px, 7vw, 82px) 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}
/* subtle dotted texture overlay */
.guide-hero::before,
.split-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
    background-size: 22px 22px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.9), transparent 85%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.9), transparent 85%);
}
.guide-hero { border-bottom: 3px solid var(--safe); }
.guide-hero-inner { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }

.guide-hero h1,
.split-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.6rem + 3vw, 3.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1rem + .5vw, 1.28rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.35rem;
}

.meta-line {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px 14px;
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
}
.meta-line > span:nth-child(even) { opacity: .5; }

/* Split (versus) hero */
.split-hero {
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--trust-2) 50%, var(--safe) 50%) 1;
}
.split-hero .subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.split-hero .cta-button { margin-top: .5rem; }

/* Text-only accent panel hero (roundup) */
.hero-panel {
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 140% at 90% -30%, rgba(14,140,107,.4) 0%, rgba(14,140,107,0) 50%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--trust) 0%, var(--trust-ink) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.1rem 2rem;
    margin: 1.9rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-panel::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    opacity: .7;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-panel > * { position: relative; }
.hero-panel h2 { color: #fff; border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 .5rem; font-size: 1.6rem; }
.hero-panel h2::before, .hero-panel h2::after { display: none; }
.hero-panel p { margin: .4rem 0 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); }
.hero-stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.hero-stat {
    flex: 1 1 140px;
    min-width: 130px;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: transform var(--ease), background var(--ease);
}
.hero-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.hero-stat .num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 800; display: block; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.hero-stat .lbl { font-size: .84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

/* Article header (roundup) */
.article-header { margin-bottom: 1.9rem; }
.article-header h1 { color: var(--trust); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 1.4rem + 2.4vw, 2.5rem); }
.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px 12px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .92rem;
    margin: .85rem 0 1.35rem;
}
.article-meta a { color: var(--trust-2); font-weight: 600; }
.article-meta strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* Category / eyebrow badge on heroes */
.category-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.category-badge::before {
    content: "";
    width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #7FE7C6;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(127,231,198,.28);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   DISCLOSURES (subtle amber notes)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.disclosure-strip,
.affiliate-disclosure,
.aff-disclosure,
.disclosure,
.disclosure-bar {
    background: var(--amber-tint);
    border: 1px solid var(--amber-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 14px 18px 14px 46px;
    margin: 22px 0;
    font-size: .87rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    color: var(--amber-ink);
    position: relative;
}
/* info glyph */
.disclosure-strip::before,
.affiliate-disclosure::before,
.aff-disclosure::before,
.disclosure::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px; top: 15px;
    width: 20px; height: 20px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%237A5A12'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='9'/%3E%3Cline%20x1='12'%20y1='11'%20x2='12'%20y2='16'/%3E%3Cline%20x1='12'%20y1='8'%20x2='12.01'%20y2='8'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.disclosure-strip strong,
.affiliate-disclosure strong,
.aff-disclosure strong,
.disclosure strong,
.disclosure-bar strong { color: #5E4408; }

.disclosure-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-inline: none;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-left: 18px;
}
.disclosure-bar::before { display: none; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   AUTHOR / PROFILE BOX (EEAT) — premium two-column
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.author-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface) 0%, var(--surface-2) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--safe);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    margin: 26px 0;
}
.author-avatar {
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 120% at 30% 20%, #2E689B 0%, var(--trust) 55%, var(--trust-3) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -6px rgba(23,59,97,.5), inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.author-box > div { min-width: 0; }
.author-box .author-name,
.author-name,
.author-box > div > strong:first-child {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--trust);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
}
.author-box strong { color: var(--trust); }
.author-box > div > strong:first-child { margin-bottom: 2px; }
.author-title,
.author-credentials,
.author-box p { margin: 3px 0 0; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.author-disclosure { margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* Optional meta row: "Updated {date} · How we research" */
.author-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px 12px;
    margin-top: 11px;
    padding-top: 11px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-2);
    font-size: .83rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.author-meta .author-updated { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-2); }
.author-meta .author-updated::before {
    content: "";
    width: 15px; height: 15px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%234E6070'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='9'/%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='12%208%2012%2012%2015%2013'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.author-meta a, .author-link { color: var(--safe-hover); font-weight: 600; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   QUICK ANSWER / QUICK PICK
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.quick-answer {
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 140% at 100% 0%, #E4EFF8 0%, rgba(228,239,248,0) 60%),
        #EDF4FA;
    border: 1px solid #CCDDEC;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--trust-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px 26px;
    margin: 26px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.quick-answer h2 { border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 .7rem; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--trust); }
.quick-answer h2::before, .quick-answer h2::after { display: none; }
.quick-answer p { margin: .5rem 0; color: var(--ink); }
.quick-answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.quick-answer strong { color: var(--trust-3); }

.qa-label,
.quick-pick-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--trust) 0%, var(--trust-2) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .07em;
    margin-bottom: .8rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.qa-date, .qa-sub { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; }
.qa-text { color: var(--ink); }

.qa-picks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.15rem; }
.qa-pick {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.05rem 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.qa-pick h4 { margin: 0 0 .35rem; color: var(--trust); }
.qa-pick p { margin: .3rem 0; }

/* Quick pick box (top-pick banner) */
.quick-pick-box {
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 150% at 90% -30%, rgba(14,140,107,.42) 0%, rgba(14,140,107,0) 52%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--trust) 0%, var(--trust-ink) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.9rem;
    margin: 2.1rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.quick-pick-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1.4px);
    background-size: 20px 20px; pointer-events: none;
}
.quick-pick-box > * { position: relative; }
.quick-pick-content { display: flex; gap: 1.6rem; align-items: center; }
.quick-pick-mark {
    width: 128px;
    height: 128px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--trust-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.4), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(20,40,80,.06);
}
.quick-pick-mark .mk-brand { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--trust); }
.quick-pick-mark .mk-sub { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 5px; }
.quick-pick-details h3 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 .35rem; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.quick-pick-details p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); margin: .4rem 0; font-size: .97rem; }
.quick-pick-details .price { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: .35rem; color: #fff; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   SCORE BADGE  (NEW — editorial confidence score)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.score-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1px;
    min-width: 66px;
    padding: 12px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--trust-2) 0%, var(--trust) 62%, var(--trust-3) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(23,59,97,.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.score-badge strong,
.score-badge .score-num {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
}
.score-badge span,
.score-badge .score-max { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin-top: 1px; }
.score-badge small,
.score-badge .score-label {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-size: .6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .09em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
/* Gold — the top pick */
.score-badge.gold {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--gold-2) 0%, var(--gold) 60%, #A87A1E 100%);
    color: #3A2A06;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(168,122,30,.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.score-badge.gold strong { color: #35270A; }
.score-badge.gold span { color: rgba(53,39,10,.7); }
.score-badge.gold small { color: rgba(53,39,10,.82); }
/* Large — hero pick */
.score-badge.lg { min-width: 92px; padding: 16px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.score-badge.lg strong { font-size: 2.5rem; }
.score-badge.lg span { font-size: .82rem; }
.score-badge.lg small { font-size: .66rem; }
/* Small — inline (row layout) */
.score-badge.sm {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 3px;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 5px 11px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.score-badge.sm strong { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.score-badge.sm span { font-size: .66rem; margin-top: 0; }
.score-badge.sm small { display: inline; margin: 0 0 0 5px; font-size: .58rem; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   TRUST BADGES  (NEW — certification row)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 9px 15px 9px 13px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .84rem;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    transition: border-color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.trust-badge:hover { border-color: var(--safe-line); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.trust-badge::before {
    content: "";
    width: 20px; height: 20px; flex: 0 0 auto;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%230E8C6B'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M12%202.5l7%202.6v5.2c0%204.3-2.9%207.8-7%209.4-4.1-1.6-7-5.1-7-9.4V5.1z'/%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='8.6%2011.8%2011%2014.2%2015.6%209.4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
/* variant: check-only glyph */
.trust-badge.check::before {
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%230E8C6B'%20stroke-width='2.4'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='9'/%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='8%2012.5%2011%2015.5%2016.5%209'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   METHODOLOGY NOTE  (NEW — "How we score")
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.methodology-note {
    display: flex;
    gap: 13px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--surface-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 15px 18px;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.methodology-note::before {
    content: "";
    width: 22px; height: 22px; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 1px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23255A8A'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='9'/%3E%3Cline%20x1='12'%20y1='11'%20x2='12'%20y2='16'/%3E%3Cline%20x1='12'%20y1='8'%20x2='12.01'%20y2='8'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.methodology-note strong { color: var(--trust); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   TABLE OF CONTENTS  (sticky sidebar >=1024px)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.toc {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px 22px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    position: relative;
}
.toc::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 16px; bottom: 16px;
    width: 4px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--safe) 0%, var(--trust-2) 100%);
}
.toc h2, .toc h3 { border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 .9rem; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.toc h2::before, .toc h2::after { display: none; }
.toc ol, .toc ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; counter-reset: toc; }
.toc li { margin: 3px 0; }
.toc a {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: .92rem;
    padding: 6px 10px 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: background var(--ease), color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.toc a:hover { color: var(--trust); background: var(--surface-2); text-decoration: none; }
.toc a.active, .toc a[aria-current="true"] {
    color: var(--safe-deep);
    background: var(--safe-tint);
    border-left-color: var(--safe);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.toc { max-width: 900px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    /* compact multi-column list so the top box stays short */
    .toc ol, .toc ul { column-count: 2; column-gap: 32px; }
    .toc li { break-inside: avoid; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   SHARE BAR  (NEW)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.share-bar {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.share-bar .share-label {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-right: 2px;
}
.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-2);
    color: var(--trust);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), background var(--ease), color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.share-btn svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; fill: currentColor; display: block; }
.share-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: var(--trust);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--trust);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.share-btn.copy:hover { background: var(--safe); border-color: var(--safe); }
.share-btn.copied { background: var(--safe); color: #fff; border-color: var(--safe); }

/* copy confirmation toast */
.copy-toast {
    position: fixed;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 28px;
    transform: translate(-50%, 20px);
    background: var(--trust-3);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    padding: 11px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 200;
    transition: opacity var(--ease), transform var(--ease-out);
}
.copy-toast.show { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   BACK TO TOP  (NEW — floating)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    right: clamp(16px, 3vw, 30px);
    bottom: clamp(16px, 3vw, 30px);
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--trust-2) 0%, var(--trust) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px) scale(.9);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 90;
    transition: opacity var(--ease-out), transform var(--ease-out), background var(--ease);
}
.back-to-top::before {
    content: "";
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23ffffff'%20stroke-width='2.6'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='6%2014%2012%208%2018%2014'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); pointer-events: auto; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--safe) 0%, var(--safe-hover) 100%); transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   PICKS GRID / PICK CARD (homepage curated)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.picks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin: 2.1rem 0;
}
.pick-card,
.card-body,
.contact-card,
.size-card,
.icon-card,
.provider-card,
.product-card,
.related-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.pick-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--ease-out), border-color var(--ease);
}
.pick-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--safe) 0%, var(--trust-2) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--ease);
}
.pick-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--border-2); }
.pick-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
/* editor's pick gets a permanent gold accent bar + tint */
.pick-card.editor { border-color: var(--gold-line); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-tint) 0%, var(--surface) 40%); }
.pick-card.editor::before { opacity: 1; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 100%); }

.pick-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: var(--safe-tint);
    color: var(--safe-deep);
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    margin-bottom: 13px;
    border: 1px solid var(--safe-line);
}
.pick-card.editor .pick-badge,
.editor .pick-badge { background: #FBEFD5; color: var(--gold-ink); border-color: var(--gold-line); }
.pick-card h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 1.28rem; color: var(--trust); }
.pick-price {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--safe-deep);
    margin: 4px 0 12px;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.pick-price span { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); }
.pick-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 6px 0 16px; font-size: .92rem; }
.pick-card ul li { position: relative; padding: 4px 0 4px 26px; margin: 2px 0; }
.pick-card ul li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: .5em;
    width: 17px; height: 17px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%230E8C6B'%20stroke-width='2.6'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='5%2013%2010%2018%2019%206'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.pick-why { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.pick-cta { margin-top: auto; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   RANK RIBBON  (NEW — corner ribbon on top pick)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.pick-card:has(.rank-ribbon),
.product-card:has(.rank-ribbon) { overflow: hidden; }
.rank-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; right: -40px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-2) 0%, var(--gold) 55%, #A87A1E 100%);
    color: #35270A;
    padding: 7px 46px;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: .72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(168,122,30,.55);
    z-index: 3;
}
.rank-ribbon.navy { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--trust-2) 0%, var(--trust) 100%); color: #fff; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   RELATED GRID / CARDS
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.related-grid,
.category-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}
.related-card {
    padding: 20px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--ease-out), border-color var(--ease);
}
.related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--safe-line);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.related-card h4 { color: var(--trust); font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 7px; }
.related-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.rc-arrow {
    color: var(--safe-hover);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .88rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: padding var(--ease);
}
.related-card:hover .rc-arrow { padding-left: 4px; }

/* Related articles list block */
.related-articles {
    background: var(--surface-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.7rem;
    margin: 2.2rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.related-articles h3 { color: var(--trust); margin: 0 0 1rem; font-size: 1.12rem; }
.related-articles ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 0; list-style: none; }
.related-articles li { margin: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.related-articles li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.related-articles a {
    color: var(--trust);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    padding: 11px 6px;
}
.related-articles a::before {
    content: "";
    width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: 0 0 auto;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%230E8C6B'%20stroke-width='2.4'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='9%206%2015%2012%209%2018'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
    transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.related-articles a:hover { color: var(--safe-hover); text-decoration: none; }
.related-articles a:hover::before { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   TRUST STRIP
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.trust-strip {
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 160% at 0% 0%, #EEF8F3 0%, rgba(238,248,243,0) 60%),
        var(--safe-tint);
    border: 1px solid var(--safe-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 2.2rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--trust);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.dot { color: var(--safe); margin: 0 6px; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   TABLES: reference + comparison
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.table-wrapper,
.table-note + .table-wrapper { margin: 2rem 0; }
.table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.reference-table,
.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: var(--surface);
    font-size: .95rem;
}
.reference-table { min-width: 640px; }
.comparison-table {
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.reference-table th,
.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table thead th {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--trust) 0%, var(--trust-3) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 15px 16px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    vertical-align: middle;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}
.reference-table td,
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    vertical-align: top;
}
.reference-table tr:nth-child(even),
.comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: #F6F9FC; }
.reference-table tbody tr,
.comparison-table tbody tr { transition: background var(--ease); }
.reference-table tr:hover,
.comparison-table tbody tr:hover { background: #EAF3FA; }
.comparison-table td:first-child { font-weight: 700; color: var(--trust); }
/* score column emphasis (any cell/header tagged .col-score) */
.col-score, td.col-score { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; color: var(--trust-2); text-align: center; }

/* Highlighted rows / winner emphasis */
.highlight-row,
.reference-table .highlight-row { background: var(--gold-tint) !important; }
.highlight-row td:first-child { box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 var(--gold); }

.winner-cell,
.winner-col {
    background: var(--safe-tint) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--safe-deep);
}
.winner-row { background: var(--safe-tint) !important; }
.winner-row td:first-child { box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 var(--safe); }

.winner-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--safe-tint);
    color: var(--safe-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--safe-line);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .92rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}
.winner-badge::before {
    content: "";
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23085B44'%20stroke-width='2.4'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M6%209a6%206%200%200%200%2012%200V3H6z'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M6%204H3v2a3%203%200%200%200%203%203M18%204h3v2a3%203%200%200%201-3%203M9%2021h6M12%2015v6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.winner-badge svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.table-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.55; }
.table-note ol { margin: 4px 0 0; padding-left: 1.2rem; }
.table-note li { margin: 2px 0; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   INFO / CALLOUT BOXES
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.info-box {
    background: #EDF4FA;
    border: 1px solid #CFE0EE;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--trust-2);
    padding: 16px 20px 16px 48px;
    margin: 1.7rem 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
}
.info-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 17px;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23255A8A'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='9'/%3E%3Cline%20x1='12'%20y1='11'%20x2='12'%20y2='16'/%3E%3Cline%20x1='12'%20y1='8'%20x2='12.01'%20y2='8'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.info-box strong { color: var(--trust-3); }
.info-box.tip,
.tip {
    background: var(--safe-tint);
    border-color: var(--safe-line);
    border-left-color: var(--safe);
}
.info-box.tip::before {
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%230E8C6B'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M9%2018h6M10%2021h4M12%202a7%207%200%200%200-4%2012.7c.6.5%201%201.3%201%202.3h6c0-1%20.4-1.8%201-2.3A7%207%200%200%200%2012%202z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.info-box.warning,
.warning {
    background: var(--alert-tint);
    border: 1px solid #F3CFCF;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--alert);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 16px 20px 16px 48px;
    margin: 1.7rem 0;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--ink);
}
.info-box.warning::before,
.warning::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 17px;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23C0392B'%20stroke-width='2'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath%20d='M10.3%203.2%201.8%2018a2%202%200%200%200%201.7%203h17a2%202%200%200%200%201.7-3L13.7%203.2a2%202%200%200%200-3.4%200z'/%3E%3Cline%20x1='12'%20y1='9'%20x2='12'%20y2='13'/%3E%3Cline%20x1='12'%20y1='17'%20x2='12.01'%20y2='17'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.info-box.warning strong,
.warning strong { color: var(--alert-ink); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   CTA BUTTONS (accessible, min 48px)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.cta-button,
.pick-cta,
.quick-pick-cta,
.verdict-cta,
.qa-cta,
.amazon-cta,
.contact-email,
.cta-a,
.cta-b {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 9px;
    min-height: 50px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--safe) 0%, var(--safe-hover) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -6px rgba(11,115,87,.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    transition: background var(--ease), transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.cta-button::after,
.pick-cta::after {
    content: "";
    width: 17px; height: 17px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23ffffff'%20stroke-width='2.4'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cline%20x1='5'%20y1='12'%20x2='19'%20y2='12'/%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='13%206%2019%2012%2013%2018'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
    transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.cta-button:hover,
.pick-cta:hover,
.quick-pick-cta:hover,
.verdict-cta:hover,
.qa-cta:hover,
.amazon-cta:hover,
.contact-email:hover,
.cta-a:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--safe-hover) 0%, var(--safe-deep) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -8px rgba(11,115,87,.5);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.cta-button:hover::after,
.pick-cta:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* pick-cta stretches full width in cards */
.pick-cta { width: 100%; }

/* Small inline CTA (e.g. table "Get it") */
.cta-small {
    min-height: 42px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: .86rem;
    margin: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.cta-small::after { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* Text / link-style CTAs */
.cta-inline { color: var(--safe-hover); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.cta-inline:hover { color: var(--safe-deep); }
.cta-note { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; }

/* Dual CTA (versus final verdict) */
.dual-cta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.dual-cta .cta-button { min-width: 230px; }
.dual-cta .cta-a { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--safe) 0%, var(--safe-hover) 100%); color: #fff; }
.dual-cta .cta-b { background: #fff; color: var(--trust); border: 2px solid #fff; box-shadow: none; }
.dual-cta .cta-b::after { filter: none; background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23173B61'%20stroke-width='2.4'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cline%20x1='5'%20y1='12'%20x2='19'%20y2='12'/%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='13%206%2019%2012%2013%2018'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat; }
.dual-cta .cta-b:hover { background: #EAF2F8; color: var(--trust); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Final verdict banner */
.final-verdict-cta {
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 150% at 90% -30%, rgba(14,140,107,.4) 0%, rgba(14,140,107,0) 52%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--trust-2) 0%, var(--trust-ink) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin: 2.2rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.final-verdict-cta h3 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.final-verdict-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   PROVIDER CARD (cost guide)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.provider-card { padding: 22px 24px; margin: 16px 0; transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease); }
.provider-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--border-2); }
.provider-card h4,
.pc-name { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--trust); }
.pc-price {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--safe-deep);
    margin: 4px 0 8px;
}
.provider-card p { margin: 6px 0; font-size: .95rem; }
.pc-best-for { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   PRODUCT CARD (roundup picks)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.product-card { position: relative; padding: 1.8rem; margin: 2rem 0; transition: box-shadow var(--ease-out), border-color var(--ease); }
.product-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--border-2); }
/* top pick gets a subtle gold frame when tagged .is-top or containing a gold badge */
.product-card.is-top { border-color: var(--gold-line); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold-line), var(--shadow-md); }

.product-badge,
.size-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--safe) 0%, var(--safe-hover) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.product-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 168px 1fr;
    gap: 1.6rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.product-mark {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 160px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface-2) 0%, var(--surface) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px;
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px);
}
.mk-initial {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 30% 20%, #2E689B 0%, var(--trust) 55%, var(--trust-3) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 11px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -6px rgba(23,59,97,.5), inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.product-mark .mk-brand { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--trust); font-size: .97rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.mk-sub { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 5px; }

.product-details { min-width: 0; }
.product-name { font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--trust); margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.product-price {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--safe-deep);
    margin-bottom: .7rem;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.product-price small { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); }
.best-for { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.product-features { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: .8rem 0; }
.product-features li { position: relative; padding: 4px 0 4px 28px; }
.product-features li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: .55em;
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%230E8C6B'%20stroke-width='2.6'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='5%2013%2010%2018%2019%206'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   PROS / CONS
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.pros-cons,
.pros-cons-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 1.35rem 0;
    font-size: .94rem;
}
.pros h4, .cons h4,
.pros-box h4, .cons-box h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: .8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    margin: 0 0 .6rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}
.pros h4::before, .pros-box h4::before {
    content: "";
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23085B44'%20stroke-width='2.4'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='9'/%3E%3Cpolyline%20points='8%2012.5%2011%2015.5%2016.5%209'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.cons h4::before, .cons-box h4::before {
    content: "";
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2024%2024'%20fill='none'%20stroke='%2399312F'%20stroke-width='2.4'%20stroke-linecap='round'%20stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='12'%20cy='12'%20r='9'/%3E%3Cline%20x1='8'%20y1='12'%20x2='16'%20y2='12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.pros h4 { color: var(--safe-deep); }
.cons h4 { color: var(--alert-ink); }

.pros-box,
.pros {
    background: var(--safe-tint);
    border: 1px solid var(--safe-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
}
.cons-box,
.cons {
    background: var(--alert-tint);
    border: 1px solid #F3CFCF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
}
.pros-box h4 { color: var(--safe-deep); }
.cons-box h4 { color: var(--alert-ink); }

.pros ul, .cons ul,
.pros-box ul, .cons-box ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.pros li, .cons li,
.pros-box li, .cons-box li { position: relative; padding: 4px 0 4px 24px; }
.pros li::before,
.pros-box li::before { content: "\2713"; color: var(--safe-deep); font-weight: 800; position: absolute; left: 0; }
.cons li::before,
.cons-box li::before { content: "\2013"; color: var(--alert-ink); font-weight: 800; position: absolute; left: 0; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   DOs & DON'Ts
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.dos-donts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.do-box {
    background: var(--safe-tint);
    border: 1px solid var(--safe-line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--safe);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.3rem;
}
.dont-box {
    background: var(--alert-tint);
    border: 1px solid #F3CFCF;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--alert);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.3rem;
}
.do-box h4 { color: var(--safe-deep); margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.dont-box h4 { color: var(--alert-ink); margin: 0 0 .5rem; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   BADGES / TAGS / PILLS
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    background: var(--surface-2);
    color: var(--trust);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.badge-blue   { background: #E4EEF7; color: var(--trust-2); border-color: #CFE0EE; }
.badge-green  { background: var(--safe-tint); color: var(--safe-deep); border-color: var(--safe-line); }
.badge-orange { background: var(--gold-tint); color: var(--gold-ink); border-color: var(--gold-line); }

.tag-yes, .tag-inc, .tag-no {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 3px 11px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.tag-yes, .tag-inc { background: var(--safe-tint); color: var(--safe-deep); }
.tag-no { background: var(--alert-tint); color: var(--alert-ink); }
.tag-yes::before, .tag-inc::before { content: "\2713"; font-weight: 800; }
.tag-no::before { content: "\2013"; font-weight: 800; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   VS / VERSUS ELEMENTS
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.vs-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--safe) 0%, var(--safe-hover) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.vs-word,
.versus-line {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--alert);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
}
.versus-line { display: block; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); margin: .5rem 0; }

/* Profile card (versus provider snapshot) */
.profile-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.6rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.profile-card h4 {
    color: var(--trust-2);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 .75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
}
.profile-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.profile-card li { padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: .95rem; }
.profile-card li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.profile-card li strong { color: var(--trust); min-width: 150px; display: inline-block; }

/* Decision boxes */
.decision-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.decision-box {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--surface);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.decision-box:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.decision-box h4 { margin: 0 0 .75rem; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.decision-box ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.decision-box li { position: relative; padding: 5px 0 5px 24px; font-size: .95rem; }
.decision-box li::before { content: "\2713"; position: absolute; left: 0; font-weight: 800; }

.choose-a { background: #EDF4FA; border-color: #CFE0EE; }
.choose-a h4 { color: var(--trust-2); }
.choose-a li::before { color: var(--trust-2); }

.choose-b { background: var(--gold-tint); border-color: var(--gold-line); }
.choose-b h4 { color: var(--gold-ink); }
.choose-b li::before { color: var(--gold); }

.choose-both { background: var(--safe-tint); border-color: var(--safe-line); }
.choose-both h4 { color: var(--safe-deep); }
.choose-both li::before { color: var(--safe); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   FAQ
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.faq-section { margin: 2.4rem 0; }
.faq-item {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--safe);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    transition: box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-left-color: var(--safe-hover); }
.faq-question {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--trust);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 .5rem;
}
.faq-answer { color: var(--ink); font-size: .97rem; line-height: 1.68; margin: 0; }
.faq-answer p { margin: .4rem 0; }
.faq-answer p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.faq-answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   CONCLUSION BOX
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.conclusion-box {
    background: var(--surface-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--trust);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 26px;
    margin: 2.2rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.conclusion-box h3 { color: var(--trust); margin: 0 0 .6rem; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   ICON GRID / CATEGORY CARDS
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.icon-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}
.icon-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--ease-out);
}
.icon-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.ic-emoji {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: .85;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    margin-bottom: .7rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--surface-2);
    filter: saturate(.9);
}
.ic-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--trust); font-size: 1.06rem; margin: 0 0 .35rem; }
.ic-desc { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

.category-cards .card-body,
.size-card { padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem; }
.size-card { text-align: center; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   CONTACT / TEAM
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.contact-card { padding: 1.7rem 1.85rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; text-align: center; }
.contact-label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--trust); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; font-size: .8rem; display: block; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.contact-email { display: inline-flex; margin: .5rem 0; }
.contact-note { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: .6rem; }
.team { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 18px; margin: 2rem 0; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   SITE FOOTER (dark navy)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.site-footer {
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 160% at 100% 0%, rgba(14,140,107,.16) 0%, rgba(14,140,107,0) 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--trust-3) 0%, var(--trust-ink) 100%);
    color: #C7D4E1;
    padding: 48px 22px;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--safe);
}
.site-footer .sf-inner,
.site-footer .site-footer-inner,
.site-footer .foot-inner { max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; }
.site-footer:not(:has(.sf-inner)):not(:has(.foot-inner)):not(:has(.site-footer-inner)) { text-align: center; max-width: 960px; margin-inline: auto; }
.site-footer p { margin: .5rem 0; }
.site-footer strong { color: #fff; }
.site-footer a { color: #7FD9BE; font-weight: 500; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #A6E7D4; text-decoration: underline; }
.sf-disclosure,
.foot-disclosure {
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: #93A6BA;
    line-height: 1.62;
}
.sf-disclosure strong,
.foot-disclosure strong { color: #C7D4E1; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   UTILITIES + ACCESSIBILITY
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.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: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -140%);
    top: 8px;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--safe);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: translate(-50%, 0); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }

/* Visible focus rings (WCAG AAA — 3px) */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
[tabindex]:focus-visible,
.cta-button:focus-visible,
.pick-cta:focus-visible,
.verdict-cta:focus-visible,
.qa-cta:focus-visible,
.amazon-cta:focus-visible,
.related-card:focus-visible,
.pick-card:focus-visible,
.faq-item:focus-visible,
.share-btn:focus-visible,
.back-to-top:focus-visible,
.nav-cta:focus-visible,
.trust-badge:focus-visible,
tr:focus-visible,
.reference-table tr:focus-within,
.comparison-table tr:focus-within {
    outline: 3px solid var(--safe);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
/* Fallback for browsers without :focus-visible */
a:focus, button:focus { outline: 3px solid var(--safe); outline-offset: 3px; }
a:focus:not(:focus-visible), button:focus:not(:focus-visible) { outline: none; }

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        transition-duration: .001ms !important;
        animation-duration: .001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .pick-card:hover, .related-card:hover, .icon-card:hover, .decision-box:hover,
    .provider-card:hover, .hero-stat:hover, .trust-badge:hover,
    .cta-button:hover, .pick-cta:hover, .cta-a:hover, .share-btn:hover,
    .back-to-top:hover, .nav-cta:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .picks-grid,
    .related-grid,
    .category-cards,
    .icon-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .decision-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    /* TOC returns to inline top box below 1024 (float rules only apply >=1024) */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body { font-size: 17px; }
    main { margin: 0; border-radius: 0; border-left: 0; border-right: 0; padding: 28px 16px 6px; box-shadow: none; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.45rem; }

    .picks-grid,
    .related-grid,
    .category-cards,
    .icon-grid,
    .decision-grid,
    .qa-picks,
    .pros-cons,
    .pros-cons-grid,
    .dos-donts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .product-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .product-mark { max-width: 240px; margin: 0 auto; position: static; }

    .quick-pick-content { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .quick-pick-mark { margin: 0 auto; }

    .author-box { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
    .author-meta { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-stats { gap: .9rem; }

    .site-header .sh-inner,
    .site-header .site-header-inner { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
    .site-header nav { justify-content: center; }

    .dual-cta { flex-direction: column; }
    .dual-cta .cta-button { min-width: 0; width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .subtitle { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .brand, .logo { font-size: 1.16rem; }
    .cta-button, .pick-cta, .cta-a, .cta-b { width: 100%; }
    .score-badge.lg { min-width: 80px; }
    .score-badge.lg strong { font-size: 2.1rem; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   ARTICLE HERO IMAGE
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.post-hero-img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .post-hero-img { border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; } }

/* clearfix so floated TOC never overlaps following blocks */
main::after, article::after { content: ""; display: block; clear: both; }