/* TSBR — Futuristic news interface */
:root {
  --bg-deep: #05080f;
  --bg: #0a0e17;
  --bg-elevated: #111827;
  --bg-card: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.65);
  --glass: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
  --glass-bg: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.72);
  --glass-border: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.14);
  --cyan: #22d3ee;
  --cyan-dim: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.15);
  --violet: #a78bfa;
  --magenta: #f472b6;
  --gold: #fbbf24;
  --text: #f1f5f9;
  --text-body: #cbd5e1;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --border: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --font-sans: "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-display: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --header-h: 72px;
  --ticker-h: 42px;
  --glow-cyan: 0 0 40px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.25);
  --glow-violet: 0 0 40px rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.2);
  --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --gradient-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--violet));
  --gradient-mesh: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 10% 0%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.12), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 90% 10%, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.1), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 50% 100%, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.08), transparent 50%);
}

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

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

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  background-image: var(--gradient-mesh);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

body > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

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

a {
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
a:hover { color: #67e8f9; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 0.75em;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }

p { margin: 0 0 1em; }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 1rem;
  background: var(--gradient-brand); color: #05080f;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); z-index: 9999; font-weight: 700;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
main { flex: 1; }
.page-home main { padding-top: 0; }

/* ── Glass panel utility ── */
.glass-panel {
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* ── Top Bar ── */
.top-bar {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.top-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar__tagline {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.top-bar__tagline::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--cyan);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease infinite;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--cyan); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; box-shadow: 0 0 4px var(--cyan); }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.top-bar__social { display: flex; gap: 0.35rem; }

.top-bar__social a {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: 0.25s;
}

.top-bar__social a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* ── Header ── */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: var(--header-h);
}

.site-logo img {
  height: clamp(36px, 5vw, 52px);
  width: auto;
  max-width: min(320px, 55vw);
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.25));
}

.footer-brand .site-logo img {
  height: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.15));
}

/* ── HTML Sitemap page ── */
.sitemap-intro { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.sitemap-intro a { color: var(--cyan); }
.sitemap-section { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.sitemap-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.sitemap-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.sitemap-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; }
.sitemap-table th, .sitemap-table td {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.sitemap-table th {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.06);
}
.sitemap-table a { color: var(--cyan); word-break: break-all; }
.sitemap-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.04); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (min-width: 992px) { .nav-toggle { display: none; } }

.main-nav {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--header-h);
  left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 1rem 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.main-nav.is-open { display: block; }

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    position: static;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
  }
}

.main-nav > ul {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .main-nav > ul { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 0.15rem; }
}

.main-nav a,
.nav-dropdown-btn {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: 0.2s;
}

.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a[aria-current="page"],
.nav-dropdown-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--cyan-dim);
}

.main-nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--cyan); }

.header-cta {
  display: none;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #05080f !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.header-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.45);
  color: #05080f !important;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) { .header-cta { display: inline-block; } }

.nav-has-dropdown { position: relative; }

.nav-dropdown {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 8px 0;
  display: none;
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.nav-has-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown { display: block; }

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    padding: 8px;
    z-index: 50;
  }
  .nav-has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown,
  .nav-has-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown { display: block; }
}

.nav-dropdown a {
  color: var(--text-body) !important;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan) !important;
  background: var(--cyan-dim);
}

.nav-dropdown-label {
  padding: 0.5rem 14px 0.35rem;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-dropdown a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.nav-cat-count {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.85;
  min-width: 1.25rem;
  text-align: right;
}

.sidebar-close {
  display: none;
}

/* ── Futuristic Ticker (unique items, no DOM clone) ── */
.breaking-ticker--future {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.95), rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.08), rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.95));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.2);
  height: 46px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.breaking-ticker--future::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.06), transparent);
  animation: ticker-scan 4s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes ticker-scan {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

.ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.ticker-live {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.08);
}

.ticker-live__dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cyan);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.5s ease infinite;
}

.ticker-viewport {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}

.ticker-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: max-content;
}

.ticker-list--animate {
  animation: ticker-scroll-single var(--ticker-duration, 50s) linear infinite;
}

.ticker-list--animate:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.ticker-item__cat {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--magenta);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.3);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.ticker-item a {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ticker-item a:hover { color: var(--cyan); text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.45); }

.ticker-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "◆";
  margin-left: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 6px;
  color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

@keyframes ticker-scroll-single {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

/* ── Founder card ── */
.founder-card {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: end;
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .founder-card {
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .home-about__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .home-about__copy { grid-column: 2; }
  .feature-grid { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

.founder-card img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 32px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.15));
}

.founder-card__label {
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.founder-card h3 { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.founder-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; }

/* ── Hero Carousel ── */
.hero-carousel {
  position: relative;
  height: clamp(480px, 72vh, 720px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
}

.hero-carousel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-deep), transparent);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-carousel__track { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
}
.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-slide__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 8s ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide.is-active .hero-slide__bg { transform: scale(1.05); }

.hero-slide__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.92) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.5) 45%, rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.25) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.85) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3rem 20px;
  max-width: 680px;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-slide__kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.hero-slide__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-slide__deck {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.88);
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.hero-slide__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; }

.hero-carousel__chrome {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.hero-nav {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.hero-nav:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.hero-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 12px; background: var(--glass); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
.hero-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.hero-dot.is-active { background: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--cyan); transform: scale(1.3); }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #05080f;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.4);
  color: #05080f;
}

.btn-dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--text);
}
.btn-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--violet);
  color: var(--violet);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-violet);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.5);
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--cyan-dim);
  color: var(--cyan);
}

/* ── Subscribe Strip ── */
.subscribe-strip {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.08), rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.08));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.subscribe-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.subscribe-strip h2 {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  text-transform: none;
}

.subscribe-strip p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; }

/* ── Section Headers ── */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.section-header--center { text-align: center; }

.section-kicker {
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-header h2 { margin: 0; color: var(--text); text-transform: none; }
.section-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.5rem; }

/* ── About ── */
.home-about {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.home-about__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .home-about__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; align-items: start; }
}

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

.feature-box {
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.feature-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.feature-box__icon { font-size: 1.5rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.feature-box h3 { font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; color: var(--text); }

.values-section h3 { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.values-intro { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.value-card:hover { border-color: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.4); }

.value-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  border-image: var(--gradient-brand) 1;
}

.value-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Stats ── */
.stats-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.04), transparent);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

.stat-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.stat-box__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-box__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ── Featured Stories ── */
.featured-stories { padding: 80px 0; }

.story-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: 0.25s;
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.is-active {
  color: #05080f;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) { .story-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .story-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.story-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: 0.35s;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow), var(--glow-cyan);
}

.story-card__image {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.story-card__image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5,8,15,0.6), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}

.story-card:hover .story-card__image img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.story-card__body { padding: 1.25rem; }

.story-card__tags {
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--magenta);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.story-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.story-card h3 a { color: var(--text); }
.story-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ── Testimonials ── */
.testimonials { padding: 80px 0; }

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.testimonial-card {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
}

.testimonial-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.testimonial-card footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-style: normal;
}

.testimonial-card img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.4);
}

.testimonial-card cite {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.testimonial-card span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ── Team ── */
.team-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.04));
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.team-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.team-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.team-card__portrait {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 260px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: transparent;
}

.team-card__photo {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 260px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
}

.team-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 0.25rem; }
.team-card__role { color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 600; font-size: 12px; margin: 0 0 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.team-card p { font-size: 13px; margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Newsletter ── */
.newsletter-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.1), transparent),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 50%, rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.1), transparent);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.newsletter-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .newsletter-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; }
}

.newsletter-section h2,
.newsletter-section h3 { color: var(--text); text-transform: none; }

.newsletter-phone a { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; }

.newsletter-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.newsletter-form__row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  outline: none;
  transition: 0.2s;
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Latest News ── */
.latest-news { padding: 80px 0; }

.news-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .news-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.news-list-item {
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.news-list-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.news-list-item__image { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.news-list-item__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s; }
.news-list-item:hover .news-list-item__image img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.news-list-item__body { padding: 1.25rem; }

.news-list-item h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-list-item h3 a { color: var(--text); }
.news-list-item h3 a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

.news-list-item time { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Topic Pills & Cards ── */
.topic-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.topic-pill {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: 0.25s;
}

.topic-pill:hover {
  color: #05080f;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.home-section { padding: 2rem 0 5rem; }

.section-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

.section-head::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
}

.section-head h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.5rem; text-transform: none; }
.section-head__link { font-weight: 600; color: var(--cyan); font-size: 13px; }

.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.article-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.article-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.article-card__image { aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-elevated); }
.article-card__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s; }
.article-card:hover .article-card__image img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.article-card__body { padding: 1.2rem; }

.article-card__category {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--magenta);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.article-card__title { font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
.article-card__title a { color: var(--text); }
.article-card__title a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

.article-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card__meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }

/* ── AEO ── */
.aeo-answer {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 2rem auto;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.page-home .aeo-answer { margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; max-width: none; }

@media (min-width: 1240px) {
  .page-home .aeo-answer { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: var(--max-width); }
}

.aeo-answer__label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.aeo-answer p { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-body); }

/* ── Inner pages ── */
.breadcrumbs { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.breadcrumbs ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.25rem; }
.breadcrumbs li::after { content: "›"; margin: 0 0.4rem; opacity: 0.4; }
.breadcrumbs li:last-child::after { content: none; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

.section-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section-title h2 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.5rem; text-transform: none; }

.article-header { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.article-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.article-meta time { color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 600; }

.article-hero-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.article-hero-image img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* ── Article layout + floating sidebar ── */
.page-article main {
  padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
  overflow: visible;
}

.container--article {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1320px;
}

.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(300px, 340px);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.page-article .article-layout__main,
.page-blog .article-layout__main {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
}

.page-article .article-sidebar,
.page-blog .article-sidebar {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  display: block;
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Hide any leftover legacy bottom widgets inside article bodies */
.article-body .navigation-area,
.article-body .scrollToTop,
.article-body a.scrollToTop,
.article-body .nav-left,
.article-body .detials,
.article-body .card-header .fa-thumbs-up,
.article-body .social.facebook,
.article-body .social.twitter {
  display: none !important;
}

.article-layout__main {
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Blog index / category grids beside sidebar */
.article-layout__main .card-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .article-layout__main .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .article-layout__main .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.sidebar-fab {
  display: none;
}

.sidebar-backdrop {
  display: none;
}

.article-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  z-index: 30;
  align-self: start;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 112px);
}

.article-sidebar--float .article-sidebar__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 112px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.35rem 0.25rem 0;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35) transparent;
}

.article-sidebar--float .article-sidebar__inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.article-sidebar--float .article-sidebar__inner::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.article-sidebar__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0 0 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.article-sidebar__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.article-sidebar--float {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.92), rgba(12, 20, 38, 0.88));
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.sidebar-widget__title {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.sidebar-widget__hint {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sidebar-widget__more {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.sidebar-search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar-search-form input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.sidebar-search-form input[type="search"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.sidebar-search-form .btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sidebar-author {
  text-align: center;
}

.sidebar-author img {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.sidebar-author h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.sidebar-author__role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.sidebar-author__bio {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.sidebar-author__social {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.sidebar-author__social a {
  font-size: 10px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sidebar-author__social a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.sidebar-promo {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.sidebar-promo h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sidebar-promo h3 span {
  color: var(--magenta);
}

.sidebar-promo p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.btn-block {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.sidebar-posts {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.sidebar-post {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.sidebar-post__thumb img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.sidebar-post__body h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sidebar-post__body h4 a {
  color: var(--text);
}

.sidebar-post__body h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.sidebar-post__body time {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.sidebar-cat-list,
.sidebar-topic-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.sidebar-cat-list li,
.sidebar-topic-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sidebar-cat-list a,
.sidebar-topic-list a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.sidebar-cat-list a:hover,
.sidebar-topic-list a:hover,
.sidebar-cat-list a[aria-current="page"] {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08);
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.sidebar-cat__count {
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.sidebar-empty {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.sidebar-breaking-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.sidebar-breaking-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.55rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.sidebar-breaking-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.sidebar-breaking-list a {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.sidebar-breaking-list a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form .btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  min-width: 44px;
}

.sidebar-topics {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.sidebar-topics a {
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.sidebar-topics a:hover,
.sidebar-topics a.is-active {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.08);
}

.sidebar-author--founder img {
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
}

.container--article > .silo-related {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Narrow screens — keep sidebar on the right (slimmer column) */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .page-article .article-layout,
  .page-blog .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(240px, 280px);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Phone — sidebar slides in from the right (never stacked at page bottom) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .page-article .article-layout,
  .page-blog .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .page-article .article-layout__main,
  .page-blog .article-layout__main {
    grid-column: 1;
  }

  .sidebar-fab {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    position: fixed;
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 60;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.96), rgba(12, 24, 48, 0.92));
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .sidebar-backdrop {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    z-index: 70;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  }

  body.sidebar-open .sidebar-backdrop {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .page-article .article-sidebar,
  .page-blog .article-sidebar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-row: auto;
    width: min(360px, 92vw);
    max-height: none;
    margin-top: 0;
    transform: translateX(105%);
    transition: transform 0.28s ease;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 80;
  }

  body.sidebar-open .article-sidebar {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .article-sidebar__head {
    padding: 1rem 1rem 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }

  .sidebar-close {
    display: inline-block;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.35rem;
  }

  .sidebar-close:hover {
    color: var(--cyan);
  }

  .article-sidebar--float .article-sidebar__inner {
    max-height: calc(100vh - 56px);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

.article-body {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.article-body h2, .article-body h3, .article-body h4 { color: var(--text); margin-top: 1.75em; }
.article-body h4 { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.article-body img { border-radius: var(--radius); margin: 1.25rem 0; max-width: 100%; }
.article-body a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: underline; }
.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--violet);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--glass);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.faq-section {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pagination a, .pagination span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.pagination a { background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--glass-border); color: var(--text); }
.pagination a:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.pagination .current { background: var(--gradient-brand); color: #05080f; border: none; }

.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.category-card:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan); }
.category-card h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.category-card p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0.4rem 0 0; }

.page-content { max-width: 800px; padding: 2rem 0 4rem; }

.contact-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 600px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

.contact-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.contact-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--cyan); }

.error-page { text-align: center; padding: 4rem 1rem; }
.error-page h1 {
  font-size: 5rem;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ── Footer ── */
.site-footer {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.95);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; }
}

.footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-muted); }

.footer-nav h3,
.footer-categories h3 {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-nav ul,
.footer-categories ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

.footer-nav li,
.footer-categories li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }

.footer-nav a,
.footer-categories a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.footer-nav a:hover,
.footer-categories a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

.footer-social { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.footer-social a {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.footer-social a:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.entity-mentions {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.entity-mentions strong { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ── Scroll reveal ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  border: 0;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* ── Content silo architecture ── */
.silo-architecture {
  padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.04) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.section-deck {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.silo-cluster-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.silo-cluster {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.silo-cluster h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.silo-cluster p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.silo-cluster__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.silo-cluster__link {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--text);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.silo-cluster__link:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.silo-hub-section {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.silo-hub-section:nth-child(even) {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
}

.silo-hub-section__head {
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.silo-hub-section__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.silo-hub-section__grid {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.silo-crosslinks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.silo-crosslinks--compact {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.silo-crosslinks__label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.silo-crosslink {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.silo-crosslink:hover {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.silo-hub-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.silo-hub-header__desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.silo-hub-header__home {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.silo-hub-header__home a {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.silo-article-hub {
  font-size: 14px;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
}

.silo-article-hub a {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.silo-related {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.silo-related__head {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.silo-related__head h2 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.silo-related__head a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.silo-related__grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}

/* ── GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) ── */
.geo-summary {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 1.25rem auto 2rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--violet, #8b5cf6);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
}

.geo-summary__label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--violet, #8b5cf6);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.geo-summary__lead { margin: 0 0 0.75rem; color: var(--text-body); }
.geo-summary__points { margin: 0 0 0.75rem 1.1rem; padding: 0; color: var(--text-body); }
.geo-summary__points li { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.geo-summary__cite { margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Auto FAQ (AEO) ── */
.faq-section--auto {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.faq-section--auto h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.faq-item {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--glass);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  list-style: none;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq-answer { padding: 0 1rem 1rem; color: var(--text-body); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ── Article silo related ── */
.article-related-silo {
  margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.article-related-silo h2 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.article-related-silo h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.article-related-silo__list,
.article-related-silo__cross {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.article-related-silo__list li,
.article-related-silo__cross li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }

.article-related-silo a { color: var(--cyan); }
.article-related-silo a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.silo-prev-next {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.silo-nav-link { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--cyan); }
.silo-cluster-hub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0.5rem 0; }
.silo-cluster-hub__label { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-size: 11px; }

/* ── Blog search ── */
.blog-search-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.blog-search-bar input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1 1 200px;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: var(--glass);
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.blog-search-status {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

/* ── Forms & buttons ── */
.form-feedback {
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  min-height: 1.2em;
}

.form-feedback.is-visible { font-weight: 600; }

.btn,
button.btn,
.nav-dropdown-btn,
.filter-btn,
.hero-dot,
.hero-nav,
.sidebar-fab,
.nav-toggle {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn:disabled,
button:disabled {
  cursor: not-allowed;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.footer-silos ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-silos a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.footer-silos a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}