/* ============================================================
   SlavicCharm - design system
   Palette: cream parchment, deep burgundy, forest green, gold
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    /* Surfaces */
    --cream: #FBF6EA;
    --ivory: #F4EBD8;
    --ice: #EFF2F5;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --burgundy: #7E1D3C;
    --burgundy-deep: #5E1229;
    --crimson: #A81F45;
    --green: #1D4636;
    --green-deep: #133024;
    --wood: #3B2519;

    /* Metals & accents */
    --gold: #C9A227;
    --gold-light: #E4C97E;
    --gold-soft: #F0DDA6;
    --gold-deep: #8A6B1E;
    --emerald: #10805C;

    /* Text */
    --ink: #2B2118;
    --ink-soft: #574A3C;
    --on-dark: #FBF6EA;
    --on-dark-soft: #E5D9C1;

    /* Lines & shadows */
    --hairline: rgba(138, 107, 30, 0.42);
    --border-soft: rgba(43, 33, 24, 0.14);
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(43, 24, 16, 0.10);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 28px rgba(43, 24, 16, 0.14);
    --shadow-lg: 0 22px 60px rgba(30, 15, 10, 0.30);

    /* Geometry */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 22px;
    --radius-pill: 999px;
    --container: 1200px;
    --gutter: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    --section-y: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);

    /* Type */
    --font-display: "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    --font-body: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

    --header-bottom: 68px;
}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

details {
    height: fit-content;
}

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

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

section {
    overflow: clip;
}

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

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

body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
}

body.nav-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    line-height: 1.16;
    margin: 0 0 0.5em;
    color: var(--green-deep);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 1.35rem + 3.1vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.8vw, 2.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1.05rem + 0.6vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.06rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; }

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

a {
    color: var(--crimson);
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}
a:hover { color: var(--burgundy-deep); }

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

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

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--on-dark);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) 0;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus {
    left: 0;
}

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

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

.container--narrow { max-width: 860px; }
.container--wide { max-width: 1340px; }

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

.section--ivory { background: var(--ivory); }
.section--ice { background: var(--ice); }
.section--white { background: var(--white); }

.section--burgundy {
    background: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, #8E2245 0%, var(--burgundy) 45%, var(--burgundy-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.section--green {
    background: radial-gradient(120% 110% at 50% 0%, #22523E 0%, var(--green) 50%, var(--green-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.section--wood {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #4A2F1F 0%, var(--wood) 60%, #2C1A11 100%);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}

.section--burgundy h2,
.section--burgundy h3,
.section--green h2,
.section--green h3,
.section--wood h2,
.section--wood h3 { color: var(--cream); }

.section--burgundy a:not(.btn),
.section--green a:not(.btn),
.section--wood a:not(.btn) { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.section--burgundy a:not(.btn):hover,
.section--green a:not(.btn):hover,
.section--wood a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--white); }

/* Faint damask / folk texture for parchment and dark bands */
.section--damask::before,
.section--folk::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.section--damask::before {
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 8% 20%, rgba(138, 107, 30, 0.16) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 92% 40%, rgba(138, 107, 30, 0.16) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 4% 70%, rgba(168, 31, 69, 0.10) 0 3px, transparent 4px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 96% 84%, rgba(168, 31, 69, 0.10) 0 3px, transparent 4px);
    background-size: 220px 220px;
}
.section--folk::before {
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.07) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.07) 25%, transparent 25%);
    background-size: 26px 26px;
}
.section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr)); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr)); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr)); }

.split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .split--wide-text { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .split--wide-media { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr); }
}

.two-col-text { columns: 1; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .two-col-text {
        column-count: 2;
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
        column-rule: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    }
    .two-col-text p { break-inside: avoid-column; }
}

.section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.section-head--center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; max-width: 780px; }
.section-head--left { text-align: left; }

.section-title { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.section-title--light { color: var(--cream); }
.section-lead {
    font-size: 1.06rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin: 0;
}
.section--burgundy .section-lead,
.section--green .section-lead,
.section--wood .section-lead { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

.eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--crimson);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.section--burgundy .eyebrow,
.section--green .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }

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

.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 90;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(43, 24, 16, 0.08);
}

.site-header__inner {
    max-width: 1340px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 0.55rem var(--gutter);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    min-height: 64px;
}

.site-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1rem + 0.6vw, 1.42rem);
    line-height: 1;
}
.site-brand__mark {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    display: inline-block;
    flex: none;
}
.site-brand__mark svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.site-brand__text-accent { color: var(--crimson); }

.nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle__bars,
.nav-toggle__bars::before,
.nav-toggle__bars::after {
    display: block;
    width: 18px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    position: relative;
}
.nav-toggle__bars::before,
.nav-toggle__bars::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}
.nav-toggle__bars::before { top: -6px; }
.nav-toggle__bars::after { top: 6px; }

.site-nav {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: var(--header-bottom, 68px);
    bottom: 0;
    height: auto;
    background: var(--green-deep);
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 1rem var(--gutter) 3rem;
    z-index: 95;
}
.site-nav.is-open { display: block; }

.site-nav__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.site-nav__item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.22); }

.site-nav__link,
.nav-dropdown__toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.25rem;
    color: var(--on-dark);
    font: inherit;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
}
.site-nav__link:hover,
.nav-dropdown__toggle:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.nav-dropdown__chevron {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-right: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    flex: none;
}
.nav-dropdown__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-dropdown__chevron {
    transform: rotate(-135deg);
}

.nav-dropdown__panel { display: none; }
.nav-dropdown__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] + .nav-dropdown__panel { display: block; }
.nav-dropdown__panel ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
    padding: 0 0 0 0.6rem;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.nav-dropdown__panel a {
    display: block;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem;
    color: var(--on-dark-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
}
.nav-dropdown__panel a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.site-nav__cta { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.site-nav__cta .btn { width: 100%; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-toggle { display: none; }

    .site-nav {
        display: flex;
        position: static;
        inset: auto;
        height: auto;
        background: none;
        overflow: visible;
        padding: 0;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1rem;
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }
    .site-nav__list {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.15rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }
    .site-nav__item {
        border-bottom: 0;
        position: relative;
    }
    .site-nav__link,
    .nav-dropdown__toggle {
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem;
        color: var(--ink);
        font-size: 0.96rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
        width: auto;
    }
    .site-nav__link:hover,
    .nav-dropdown__toggle:hover {
        color: var(--burgundy-deep);
        background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.14);
    }
    .nav-dropdown__chevron {
        border-color: var(--crimson);
    }
    .nav-dropdown__panel {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 10px);
        right: 0;
        min-width: 300px;
        background: var(--cream);
        border: 1px solid var(--gold);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        padding: 0.6rem;
        z-index: 99;
    }
    .nav-dropdown__panel--wide ul {
        columns: 2;
        column-gap: 0.5rem;
        border-left: 0;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
    }
    .nav-dropdown__panel a {
        color: var(--ink);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        break-inside: avoid;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .nav-dropdown__panel a:hover {
        color: var(--burgundy-deep);
        background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.16);
    }
    .site-nav__cta { margin-top: 0; }
    .site-nav__cta .btn { width: auto; }
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================ */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--gold {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-soft) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn--gold:hover { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F6E7BE 0%, #D5AE33 100%); color: var(--burgundy-deep); }

.btn--burgundy {
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}
.btn--burgundy:hover { background: var(--burgundy-deep); color: var(--cream); }

.btn--green {
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-color: var(--green-deep);
}
.btn--green:hover { background: var(--green-deep); color: var(--cream); }

.btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.btn--outline:hover { background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.16); color: var(--burgundy-deep); }

.section--burgundy .btn--outline,
.section--green .btn--outline,
.section--wood .btn--outline {
    color: var(--cream);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.section--burgundy .btn--outline:hover,
.section--green .btn--outline:hover,
.section--wood .btn--outline:hover { background: rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.18); color: var(--cream); }

.btn--wide { width: 100%; }

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

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

.breadcrumbs {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.breadcrumbs__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.7rem var(--gutter);
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.breadcrumbs__item + .breadcrumbs__item::before {
    content: "◆";
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.breadcrumbs__item a { color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumbs__item a:hover { color: var(--crimson); }
.breadcrumbs__item [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--burgundy-deep); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================
   ORNAMENTS
   ============================================ */

.rosette {
    display: inline-block;
    width: var(--rosette-size, 48px);
    height: var(--rosette-size, 48px);
    line-height: 0;
}
.rosette svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.rosette--crimson { color: var(--crimson); }
.rosette--gold { color: var(--gold); }
.rosette--green { color: var(--green); }
.rosette--cream { color: var(--cream); }
.rosette--burgundy { color: var(--burgundy); }

.crest {
    display: inline-block;
    width: var(--crest-size, 180px);
    max-width: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 22px rgba(43, 24, 16, 0.28));
}
.crest svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

.ribbon-divider {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    height: 34px;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.ribbon-divider__band {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 8px 0 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background-color: var(--cream);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(225deg, var(--crimson) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(315deg, var(--green) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(45deg, var(--green) 25%, transparent 25%);
    background-position: -7px 0, -7px 0, 0 0, 0 0;
    background-size: 14px 14px;
}
.ribbon-divider--burgundy .ribbon-divider__band { background-color: var(--burgundy); }
.ribbon-divider--green .ribbon-divider__band { background-color: var(--green); }
.ribbon-divider--ivory .ribbon-divider__band { background-color: var(--ivory); }

.ribbon-divider__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}
.ribbon-divider__medallion svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

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

.profile-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}
.profile-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.profile-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}
.profile-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 50% 28%;
    display: block;
}
.profile-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: -14px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    line-height: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28));
}
.profile-card__badge svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.profile-card__body { padding: 1.15rem 1rem 1.25rem; }
.profile-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.profile-card__dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}
.profile-card__lines {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.profile-card__lines li { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }

.icon-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
}
.icon-card__title { margin: 0.7rem 0 0.45rem; }
.icon-card__body { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; }

.section--burgundy .icon-card,
.section--green .icon-card { background: var(--cream); }

.story-card {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .story-card { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .story-card--reversed .story-card__media { order: 2; }
}
.story-card__body { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.story-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}
.section--green .story-card__meta,
.section--burgundy .story-card__meta { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.story-card__check {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    flex: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    position: relative;
}
.story-card__check::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 6px;
    top: 5px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 10px;
    border-right: 2px solid var(--cream);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cream);
    transform: rotate(42deg);
}

.article-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.article-card__stitch {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(225deg, var(--crimson) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(315deg, var(--green) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(45deg, var(--green) 25%, transparent 25%);
    background-position: -5px 0, -5px 0, 0 0, 0 0;
    background-size: 10px 10px;
}
.article-card__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0.35rem 0 0.4rem;
}
.article-card__title { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.article-card__title a { color: var(--green-deep); text-decoration: none; }
.article-card__title a:hover { color: var(--crimson); text-decoration: underline; }
.article-card__excerpt { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================
   MEDIA FRAMES
   ============================================ */

.media-frame {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 10px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.media-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.media-frame--plain {
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.media-frame--tall { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.media-frame--tall img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }

.media-frame__corner { display: none; }
.media-frame--corner .media-frame__corner {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.media-frame--corner .media-frame__corner--tl { top: -6px; left: -6px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.media-frame--corner .media-frame__corner--tr { top: -6px; right: -6px; border-left: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.media-frame--corner .media-frame__corner--bl { bottom: -6px; left: -6px; border-right: 0; border-top: 0; }
.media-frame--corner .media-frame__corner--br { bottom: -6px; right: -6px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }

/* Embroidered vertical strips beside portraits */
.stitch-frame {
    position: relative;
    padding-inline: 14px;
}
.stitch-frame::before,
.stitch-frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 10px;
    background-color: var(--cream);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(225deg, var(--crimson) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(315deg, var(--green) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(45deg, var(--green) 25%, transparent 25%);
    background-position: -5px 0, -5px 0, 0 0, 0 0;
    background-size: 10px 10px;
    border-inline: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.stitch-frame::before { left: 0; }
.stitch-frame::after { right: 0; }

/* Panels */
.panel {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
    position: relative;
}
.panel--green {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #23553F 0%, var(--green) 55%, var(--green-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--on-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.16), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.panel--burgundy {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #92244A 0%, var(--burgundy) 55%, var(--burgundy-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--on-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.16), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.panel--cream {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.panel--green h1, .panel--green h2, .panel--green h3,
.panel--burgundy h1, .panel--burgundy h2, .panel--burgundy h3 { color: var(--cream); }
.panel--green p, .panel--burgundy p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

/* ============================================
   LISTS, CALLOUTS, TAGS
   ============================================ */

.checklist {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
    padding: 0;
}
.checklist li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.checklist li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.62em;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--crimson);
}
.checklist--gold li::before { background: var(--gold); }
.checklist--green li::before { background: var(--emerald); }

.callout {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.callout__title { font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.callout__body { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.section--burgundy .callout,
.section--green .callout {
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.10);
    border-left-color: var(--gold);
}
.section--burgundy .callout__body,
.section--green .callout__body { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

.tag-row {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
    padding: 0;
}
.tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 32px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}
.section--burgundy .tag,
.section--green .tag {
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.12);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Trust badges */
.trust-badges {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 1.2rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
}
.trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    min-height: 40px;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--emerald);
    background: var(--white);
    color: #0B5A41;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.trust-badge::before {
    content: "";
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--emerald);
    flex: none;
}
.trust-badges--footer { justify-content: flex-start; }

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

.faq-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: start;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.faq-item {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    align-self: start;
}
.faq-item__q {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--green-deep);
    list-style: none;
}
.faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item__icon {
    position: relative;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    flex: none;
}
.faq-item__icon::before,
.faq-item__icon::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--gold-deep);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-item__icon::before { left: 0; top: 10px; width: 22px; height: 2px; }
.faq-item__icon::after { left: 10px; top: 0; width: 2px; height: 22px; }
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__icon::after { transform: scaleY(0); opacity: 0; }
.faq-item__a {
    padding: 0 1.1rem 1.1rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    padding-top: 0.9rem;
}
.faq-item__a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================ */

.table-wrapper {
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    background: var(--cream);
}
.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 620px;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
}
.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.compare-table thead th {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-soft) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
}
.compare-table thead th:first-child { text-align: left; }
.compare-table thead th.is-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #92244A 0%, var(--burgundy) 100%);
    color: var(--cream);
}
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--ivory); }
.compare-table td:not(:first-child) { text-align: center; }
.compare-table td.is-primary { background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.14); }

.mark { display: inline-block; width: 24px; height: 24px; line-height: 0; }
.mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

/* ============================================
   FILTER PILLS (decorative)
   ============================================ */

.filter-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
}
.filter-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem 0.25rem 1rem;
    min-height: 46px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 6px rgba(43, 24, 16, 0.08);
}
.filter-pill__label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}
.filter-pill__select {
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    font: inherit;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    min-height: 40px;
    padding-right: 0.4rem;
}

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

.ribbon-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
.ribbon-timeline__wave {
    display: none;
}
.ribbon-timeline__steps {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-step { text-align: center; }
.timeline-step__node {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 74px;
    height: 74px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(30, 15, 10, 0.30);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.timeline-step__title {
    color: var(--cream);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding-top: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
}
.section--cream .timeline-step__title,
.section--ivory .timeline-step__title { color: var(--green-deep); }
.timeline-step__body { font-size: 0.96rem; }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ribbon-timeline { padding-top: 3.5rem; }
    .ribbon-timeline__wave {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 190px;
        z-index: 0;
        opacity: 0.95;
    }
    .ribbon-timeline__steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .timeline-step:nth-child(even) { margin-top: 46px; }
}

/* Simple vertical stitched timeline (steps in a column) */
.stitch-timeline {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 2.4rem;
    position: relative;
}
.stitch-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.stitch-timeline li {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.stitch-timeline li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.4rem;
    top: 4px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.stitch-timeline h3 { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }

/* ============================================
   CTA PANEL + NEWSLETTER
   ============================================ */

.cta-panel {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #92244A 0%, var(--burgundy) 55%, var(--burgundy-deep) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.18), var(--shadow-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
    max-width: 960px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.cta-panel__notch {
    position: absolute;
    top: -11px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.cta-panel__title { color: var(--cream); }
.cta-panel__text { color: var(--on-dark-soft); max-width: 620px; margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }

.newsletter__inner { text-align: center; }
.newsletter__text {
    color: var(--on-dark-soft);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.newsletter__field {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 1.4rem auto 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.4rem 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.newsletter__input {
    flex: 1 1 220px;
    min-height: 44px;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    font: inherit;
    color: var(--ink);
}
.newsletter__input::placeholder { color: #6B5D4E; }
.newsletter__submit { flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* ============================================
   PROSE (blog articles & legal pages)
   ============================================ */

.prose {
    max-width: 74ch;
}
.prose h2 { margin-top: 1.8em; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: 1.4em; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.prose blockquote {
    margin: 1.6rem 0;
    padding: 1rem 1.3rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--crimson);
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    font-style: italic;
}
.prose cite { display: block; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.article-meta__chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}

.article-layout {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .article-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.55fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: start; }
}
.related-rail {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Hero helpers */
.hero-bleed {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    min-height: clamp(360px, 52vw, 560px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    color: var(--on-dark);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}
.hero-bleed__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero-bleed__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.72) 38%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.12) 72%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.05) 100%);
}
.hero-plate {
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.94);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 5px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.28), var(--shadow-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.3rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem);
    max-width: 640px;
    color: var(--ink);
}
.hero-plate h1 { color: var(--burgundy-deep); }
.hero-plate p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-bleed__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.35) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.86) 55%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.94) 100%);
    }
}

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

.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--green-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--on-dark-soft);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 2rem;
    margin-top: 0;
}
.site-footer__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(225deg, var(--crimson) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(315deg, var(--green) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(45deg, var(--green) 25%, transparent 25%);
    background-position: -6px 0, -6px 0, 0 0, 0 0;
    background-size: 12px 12px;
}
.site-footer .container { position: relative; }
.site-footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 700px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr; } }

.site-brand--footer { color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.site-brand--footer .site-brand__text-accent { color: var(--gold-light); }
.site-footer__about { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--on-dark-soft); max-width: 34ch; }

.site-footer__title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.site-footer__title--spaced { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.site-footer__links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.site-footer__links li { margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.site-footer__links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 40px;
    color: var(--on-dark-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
}
.site-footer__links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; }

.site-footer .trust-badge {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--cream);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
}
.site-footer .trust-badge::before { background: var(--gold-light); }

.site-footer__bottom {
    margin-top: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.28);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--on-dark-soft);
}
.site-footer__bottom p { margin: 0; }

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    }
    .btn:hover,
    .profile-card:hover,
    .article-card:hover { transform: none; }
    .quiz-rail__dot.is-active { transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE
   ============================================ */

/* Hero */
.hero-home {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(460px, 60vw, 640px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.hero-home__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/ba6e6b804d9103ca3eb918569e69bc8c.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 72% 45%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero-home__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.42) 34%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.08) 58%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 76%);
}
.hero-home__inner { width: 100%; }
.hero-home__plate {
    max-width: 560px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 5px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.30), 0 0 44px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-home__plate .btn-row { margin-top: 1.3rem; }
.hero-home__plate .trust-badges { justify-content: flex-start; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-home__bg { background-position: 68% 22%; }
    .hero-home__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.28) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.62) 42%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.86) 100%);
    }
    .hero-home { align-items: flex-end; min-height: clamp(520px, 96vw, 660px); }
}

/* Why choose us */
.why-cols {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
}
.why-col h3 { margin-top: 0.7rem; }
.why-col p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 0; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .why-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .why-col { position: relative; }
    .why-col + .why-col::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: calc(clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem) / -2);
        top: 14%;
        bottom: 14%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--hairline);
    }
}

.center-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
}

/* Categories map */
.lands__frame {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    outline: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.55);
    outline-offset: 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.lands__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/d656c55694a2cfebef9d9e1eb2b374f2.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 50% 58%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.lands__veil {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 48, 36, 0.86) 0%, rgba(19, 48, 36, 0.70) 45%, rgba(19, 48, 36, 0.88) 100%);
}
.lands__web {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.lands__intro {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem);
}
.lands__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 190px), 1fr));
}
.lands__grid a.land-plate {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 52px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.lands__grid a.land-plate:hover {
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}

/* Match quiz */
.quiz {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
}
.quiz__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/d76176f96e9e24d1f3c3994b07554e19.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.quiz__veil {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(43, 25, 17, 0.55), rgba(28, 16, 11, 0.68));
}
.quiz-card {
    max-width: 840px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.quiz__title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.quiz__lead {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    color: var(--on-dark-soft);
}
.quiz-rail {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem) 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.quiz-rail__dot {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    flex: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.14);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.quiz-rail__dot.is-active {
    background: var(--cream);
    transform: scale(1.16);
}
.quiz-rail__dot.is-done { background: rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.55); }
.quiz-rail__link {
    width: clamp(18px, 5vw, 42px);
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.75;
}
.quiz-step__q {
    color: var(--cream);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.quiz-step__note {
    color: var(--on-dark-soft);
    margin: 0;
}
.quiz-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    justify-content: center;
}
.quiz-option {
    min-height: 46px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.12);
    color: var(--cream);
    font: inherit;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.quiz-option:hover,
.quiz-option.is-selected {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}
.quiz-readout {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem) auto 0;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.quiz-readout__frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 6px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.quiz-readout__text {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.quiz-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem) auto 0;
}
.quiz-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
.quiz-reset {
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    color: var(--gold-soft);
    font: inherit;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    min-height: 44px;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.quiz-reset:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* Success stories */
.stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
}
.story-tile {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}
.story-tile__media {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.story-tile__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 50% 32%;
}
.story-tile__plate {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex: 1;
    margin: -30px 12px 0;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.story-tile__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.story-tile__seal {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    flex: none;
    line-height: 0;
}
.story-tile__seal svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

/* How it works footnote */
.steps-footnote {
    margin-top: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--on-dark-soft);
}

/* Safety */
.safety-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: start;
}
.safety-crest { text-align: center; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .safety-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.42fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .safety-crest { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
}
.safety-body p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.safety-lists { display: grid; gap: 1.4rem; margin: 1.4rem 0; }
.safety-lists h3 { margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .safety-lists { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* Comparison note */
.compare-note {
    max-width: 76ch;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem) auto 0;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Newsletter embroidery field */
.newsletter { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.newsletter::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.07) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.07) 25%, transparent 25%);
    background-size: 22px 22px;
}
.newsletter__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================
   RUSSIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.ru-hero {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ru-hero { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.ru-hero__copy .trust-badges { justify-content: flex-start; }
.ru-hero__media {
    aspect-ratio: 1400 / 1000;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.ru-hero__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ru-portrait {
    max-width: 380px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.ru-portrait-mat {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 10px;
}
.ru-portrait-mat img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.ru-culture-block { margin-bottom: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
.ru-culture-block:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================
   BULGARIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.bg-hero-panel { padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); }
.bg-hero-panel__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .bg-hero-panel__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.bg-hero-panel__copy .trust-badges { justify-content: flex-start; }
.bg-hero-panel__media {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.6);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.bg-hero-panel__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1400 / 1000;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.icon-medallion {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.icon-medallion svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; display: block; }

.bg-culture-block { margin-bottom: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
.bg-culture-block:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.bg-related-line {
    max-width: 76ch;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem) auto 0;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   ROMANIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.ro-hero { padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem); }
.ro-hero__inner { align-items: center; }
.ro-hero__copy .trust-badges { justify-content: flex-start; }
.ro-hero__media {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.6);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.ro-hero__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1400 / 1000;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ro-portrait { max-width: 380px; margin-inline: auto; }
.ro-portrait__frame {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 10px;
}
.ro-portrait__frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.ro-culture-block { margin-bottom: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
.ro-culture-block:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ro-related-line {
    max-width: 76ch;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem) auto 0;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   CZECH DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.cz-hero { padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem); }
.cz-hero__inner { align-items: center; }
.cz-hero__copy .trust-badges { justify-content: flex-start; }
.cz-hero__media {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.6);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.cz-hero__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1400 / 1000;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.cz-portrait-stack {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.cz-portrait-stack .stitch-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cz-related-line {
    max-width: 76ch;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem) auto 0;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   SLOVAKIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.sk-hero { padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem); }
.sk-hero__inner { align-items: center; }
.sk-hero__copy .trust-badges { justify-content: flex-start; }
.sk-hero__media {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.6);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.sk-hero__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1400 / 1000;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.sk-intro-cols {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .sk-intro-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sk-intro-cols::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--hairline);
    }
}

.sk-portrait-stack {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.sk-portrait-stack .stitch-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sk-related-line {
    max-width: 76ch;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem) auto 0;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   HUNGARIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hu-hero { padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem); }
.hu-hero__inner { align-items: center; }
.hu-hero__copy .trust-badges { justify-content: flex-start; }
.hu-hero__media {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.6);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.hu-hero__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1400 / 1000;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hu-floral-band {
    position: relative;
    height: 44px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--cream);
}
.hu-floral-band svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}
.hu-floral-band__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
}
.hu-floral-band__medallion svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.hu-intro-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.hu-intro-head .rosette { display: block; margin: 0 auto 0.6rem; }

.hu-intro-cols {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .hu-intro-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .hu-intro-cols::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--hairline);
    }
}

.hu-portrait-stack {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.hu-portrait-stack .stitch-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hu-culture-block { margin-bottom: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
.hu-culture-block:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.hu-compare-wrap { position: relative; }
.hu-compare-tab {
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    z-index: 2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(43, 24, 16, 0.3));
}
.hu-compare-tab svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.hu-related-line {
    max-width: 76ch;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem) auto 0;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   MOLDOVAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.md-hero-frame {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 3px double var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    background: var(--cream);
}

.md-hero {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #23553F 0%, var(--green) 55%, var(--green-deep) 100%);
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 6px);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .md-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.md-hero__copy .trust-badges { justify-content: flex-start; }
.md-hero__media {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.md-hero__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1400 / 1000;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.md-embroidery {
    position: relative;
    height: 44px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--cream);
}
.md-embroidery svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.md-embroidery__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
}
.md-embroidery__medallion svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.md-portrait-stack {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.md-portrait-stack .stitch-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.md-compare-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem); }
.md-compare-head .rosette { display: block; margin: 0 auto 0.6rem; }

.md-related-line {
    max-width: 76ch;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem) auto 0;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG - PLANNING YOUR FIRST VISIT
   ============================================ */

.pv-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 56vw, 600px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.pv-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/5b3ded2424486e8cbc4825544501c187.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 62% 45%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.pv-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.70) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.42) 36%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.06) 60%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 78%);
}
.pv-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.pv-hero__plate {
    max-width: 620px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.pv-hero__lead { font-size: 1.04rem; }
.pv-hero__meta { margin: 1.1rem 0 0; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pv-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .pv-hero__bg { background-position: 60% 30%; }
    .pv-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.30) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.66) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.90) 100%);
    }
}

.pv-intro__body { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.pv-intro .tag-row { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Destination map */
.pv-map {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .pv-map { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
}
.pv-map__frame {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    outline: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.5);
    outline-offset: 7px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.10);
    box-shadow: 0 0 44px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.pv-map__frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.pv-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}
.pv-corner svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.pv-corner--tl { top: -12px; left: -12px; }
.pv-corner--tr { top: -12px; right: -12px; }
.pv-corner--bl { bottom: -12px; left: -12px; }
.pv-corner--br { bottom: -12px; right: -12px; }
.pv-map__copy p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

/* Logistics */
.pv-logistics {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .pv-logistics { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .pv-logistics::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: calc(52% - 0.5px);
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--hairline);
    }
}
.pv-logistics__prose p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.pv-logistics__list h3 { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.pv-logistics__list .checklist { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Safety shields */
.pv-shields {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
    align-items: stretch;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}
.pv-shields__arc {
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .pv-shields__arc {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 150px;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.pv-shield-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.45);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    height: 100%;
}
.pv-shield {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 84px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
    line-height: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(30, 15, 10, 0.35));
}
.pv-shield::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.26) 0%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0) 68%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.pv-shield svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.pv-shield-card p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* First meeting */
.pv-meet-lead {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .pv-meet-lead { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.7fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr); }
}
.pv-meet-lead__media {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    background: var(--cream);
}
.pv-meet-lead__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 11;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 50% 30%;
}
.pv-meet-lead__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

.pv-tips {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .pv-tips { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.pv-tip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.9rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.pv-tip__disc {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.pv-tip__disc svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; display: block; }
.pv-tip h3 { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.pv-tip p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; margin: 0; }

/* Conclusion */
.pv-outro {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .pv-outro { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.pv-outro__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.pv-outro__rail {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.pv-outro__rail-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.pv-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
}
.pv-cta .btn--burgundy {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.55), var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ============================================
   BELARUSIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */

.by-hero-frame {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 3px double var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    background: var(--cream);
}

.by-hero {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #23553F 0%, var(--green) 55%, var(--green-deep) 100%);
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 6px);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .by-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.by-hero__copy .trust-badges { justify-content: flex-start; }
.by-hero__media {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.by-hero__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1400 / 1000;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.by-embroidery {
    position: relative;
    height: 44px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--cream);
}
.by-embroidery svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.by-embroidery__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
}
.by-embroidery__medallion svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.by-intro-cols {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .by-intro-cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .by-intro-cols::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--hairline);
    }
}

.by-portrait-stack {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.by-portrait-stack .stitch-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.by-compare-wrap { position: relative; }
.by-compare-tab {
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    z-index: 2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(43, 24, 16, 0.3));
}
.by-compare-tab svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.by-related-line {
    max-width: 76ch;
    margin: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem) auto 0;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG - GIFT GIVING IN EASTERN EUROPEAN CULTURE
   ============================================ */

.gg-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 56vw, 600px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.gg-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/d21108c55e4197e4369b1f253ddfb311.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 74% 40%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.gg-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.78) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.48) 40%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.08) 62%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 78%);
}
.gg-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.gg-hero__plate {
    max-width: 600px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.gg-hero__lead { font-size: 1.04rem; }
.gg-hero__meta { margin: 1.1rem 0 0; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .gg-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .gg-hero__bg { background-position: 68% 22%; }
    .gg-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.30) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 100%);
    }
}

.gg-intro__body { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }

/* Flower rule */
.gg-flower {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .gg-flower { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); }
}
.gg-flower__copy p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }
.gg-flower__media {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 280px;
}
.gg-flower__glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.30) 0%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0) 68%);
}
.gg-flower__arc {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 6%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 90px;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.gg-flower__media img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 30px rgba(20, 8, 4, 0.35));
}

/* First-date gift checklist */
.gg-first-date {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .gg-first-date { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .gg-first-date::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--hairline);
    }
}
.gg-first-date h3 { margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.gg-first-date p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* Mistakes shields */
.gg-mistakes {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
    align-items: stretch;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}
.gg-mistakes__arc {
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .gg-mistakes__arc {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 150px;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.gg-shield-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.45);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    height: 100%;
}
.gg-shield {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 78px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
    line-height: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(30, 15, 10, 0.35));
}
.gg-shield::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.26) 0%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0) 68%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.gg-shield svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.gg-shield-card p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* Wedding traditions */
.gg-wedding {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .gg-wedding { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); }
}
.gg-wedding__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.gg-wedding__frame {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    outline: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.5);
    outline-offset: 7px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: 0 0 44px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22), var(--shadow-lg);
    background: var(--cream);
}
.gg-wedding__frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.gg-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}
.gg-corner svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.gg-corner--tl { top: -12px; left: -12px; }
.gg-corner--tr { top: -12px; right: -12px; }
.gg-corner--bl { bottom: -12px; left: -12px; }
.gg-corner--br { bottom: -12px; right: -12px; }

/* Conclusion */
.gg-outro {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .gg-outro { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.gg-outro__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.gg-outro__rail {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.gg-outro__rail-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.gg-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG - BRIDGE THE DISTANCE (LDR)
   ============================================================ */

.ld-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 56vw, 600px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.ld-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/9450092fc1804ab1ec29833562686e81.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 68% 50%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.ld-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.74) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.48) 38%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.08) 60%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 78%);
}
.ld-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.ld-hero__plate {
    max-width: 600px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.ld-hero__lead { font-size: 1.04rem; }
.ld-hero__meta { margin: 1.1rem 0 0; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ld-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .ld-hero__bg { background-position: 66% 24%; }
    .ld-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.30) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 100%);
    }
}

/* Cycle split */
.ld-cycle__split { align-items: center; }
.ld-cycle__media {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 260px;
}
.ld-cycle__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.28) 0%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0) 68%);
}
.ld-cycle__media img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 28px rgba(20, 8, 4, 0.35));
}
.ld-cycle__copy p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }
.ld-cycle__copy h3 { color: var(--cream); margin-top: 1.2em; }

/* Shared future split */
.ld-future__split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    position: relative;
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ld-future__split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .ld-future__split::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: calc(53% - 0.5px);
        top: 2%;
        bottom: 2%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--hairline);
    }
}
.ld-future__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.ld-future__list h3 { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.ld-future__list .checklist { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Romance ideas grid */
.ld-ideas__lead {
    max-width: 74ch;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
}
.ld-ideas {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.3rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .ld-ideas { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.ld-idea {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.9rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.ld-idea .icon-medallion { margin: 0; }
.ld-idea h3 { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-size: 1.06rem; }
.ld-idea p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.96rem; margin: 0; }

/* Trust shields */
.ld-shields {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
    align-items: stretch;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}
.ld-shield-card {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.45);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    height: 100%;
}
.ld-shield {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 78px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
    line-height: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(30, 15, 10, 0.35));
}
.ld-shield::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.26) 0%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0) 68%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.ld-shield svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.ld-shield-card p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* Conclusion */
.ld-outro {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ld-outro { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.ld-outro__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.ld-outro__rail {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.ld-outro__rail-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.ld-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG - VIDEO CALLING ETIQUETTE
   ============================================================ */

.vc-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 56vw, 600px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.vc-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/66fdbd92be50f4b4c83bf80448f98e19.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 68% 45%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.vc-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.78) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.5) 38%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.08) 60%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 78%);
}
.vc-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.vc-hero__plate {
    max-width: 600px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.vc-hero__lead { font-size: 1.04rem; }
.vc-hero__meta { margin: 1.1rem 0 0; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vc-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .vc-hero__bg { background-position: 64% 22%; }
    .vc-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.30) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 100%);
    }
}

.vc-intro__body { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }

/* Preparation split */
.vc-prep {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .vc-prep { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); }
}
.vc-prep__frame {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    outline: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.5);
    outline-offset: 7px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: 0 0 44px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22), var(--shadow-lg);
    background: var(--cream);
}
.vc-prep__frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.vc-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}
.vc-corner svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.vc-corner--tl { top: -12px; left: -12px; }
.vc-corner--tr { top: -12px; right: -12px; }
.vc-corner--bl { bottom: -12px; left: -12px; }
.vc-corner--br { bottom: -12px; right: -12px; }
.vc-prep__copy p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }
.vc-prep__copy .checklist { margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.vc-prep__copy h3 { color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }

/* Topics split */
.vc-topics {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .vc-topics { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .vc-topics::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: calc(50% - 0.5px);
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--hairline);
    }
}
.vc-topics__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.vc-topics__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.vc-topics__list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.vc-topics__list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.5em;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--crimson);
}

/* Video date ideas grid */
.vc-ideas { position: relative; padding-top: 1rem; }
.vc-ideas__weave { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .vc-ideas__weave {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 90px;
        width: 100%;
        height: 260px;
        z-index: 0;
        opacity: 0.4;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.vc-idea-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.3rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .vc-idea-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.vc-idea {
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.45);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
    height: 100%;
}
.vc-idea-icon {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.8rem;
    line-height: 0;
}
.vc-idea-icon::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.26) 0%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0) 68%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.vc-idea-icon svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.vc-idea h3 { color: var(--cream); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.vc-idea p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }

/* Mistakes shields */
.vc-mistakes {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
    align-items: stretch;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}
.vc-mistakes__arc { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .vc-mistakes__arc {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 150px;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.vc-mistake-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
}
.vc-mistake-icon {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 78px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
    line-height: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(43, 24, 16, 0.25));
}
.vc-mistake-icon svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.vc-mistake-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* Conclusion */
.vc-outro {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .vc-outro { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.vc-outro__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.vc-outro__rail {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.vc-outro__rail-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.vc-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG - VISA AND RELOCATION GUIDE
   ============================================================ */

.vr-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 56vw, 600px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.vr-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/323cd6777c1780fcfd667f821531990a.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 66% 42%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.vr-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.76) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.48) 38%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.08) 60%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 78%);
}
.vr-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.vr-hero__plate {
    max-width: 600px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.vr-hero__lead { font-size: 1.04rem; }
.vr-hero__meta { margin: 1.1rem 0 0; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .vr-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .vr-hero__bg { background-position: 62% 22%; }
    .vr-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.30) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 100%);
    }
}

.vr-intro__body { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }

/* K-1 route */
.vr-route {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .vr-route { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); }
}
.vr-route__media {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 260px;
}
.vr-route__glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.28) 0%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0) 68%);
}
.vr-route__media img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 28px rgba(20, 8, 4, 0.35));
}
.vr-route__copy p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

/* Processing timeline */
.vr-timeline__split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    position: relative;
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .vr-timeline__split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .vr-timeline__split::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: calc(53% - 0.5px);
        top: 2%;
        bottom: 2%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--hairline);
    }
}
.vr-timeline__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.vr-timeline__list h3 { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.vr-timeline__list .checklist { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Green card framed media */
.vr-gc-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .vr-gc-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); }
}
.vr-gc-media {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    outline: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.5);
    outline-offset: 7px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: 0 0 44px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22), var(--shadow-lg);
    background: var(--cream);
}
.vr-gc-media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.vr-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}
.vr-corner svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.vr-corner--tl { top: -12px; left: -12px; }
.vr-corner--tr { top: -12px; right: -12px; }
.vr-corner--bl { bottom: -12px; left: -12px; }
.vr-corner--br { bottom: -12px; right: -12px; }
.vr-gc-copy p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

/* Naturalization grid */
.vr-natz-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-top: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .vr-natz-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .vr-natz-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.vr-natz-item { text-align: center; }
.vr-natz-item h3 { font-size: 1.04rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.vr-natz-item p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }

/* Advice shields */
.vr-shields {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
    align-items: stretch;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}
.vr-shields__arc {
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .vr-shields__arc {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 150px;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.vr-shield-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.45);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    height: 100%;
}
.vr-shield {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 84px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
    line-height: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(30, 15, 10, 0.35));
}
.vr-shield::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.26) 0%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0) 68%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.vr-shield svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.vr-shield-card p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* Conclusion */
.vr-outro-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .vr-outro-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.vr-outro__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.vr-outro__rail {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.vr-outro__rail-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.vr-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG - LANGUAGE LEARNING PHRASES OF RESPECT
   ============================================================ */

.ll-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 56vw, 600px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.ll-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/9763a41805b75d0f1687ecc9c16116b8.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 74% 42%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.ll-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.78) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.5) 38%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.08) 60%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 78%);
}
.ll-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.ll-hero__plate {
    max-width: 600px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.ll-hero__lead { font-size: 1.04rem; }
.ll-hero__meta { margin: 1.1rem 0 0; }
.ll-hero__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 30px;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ll-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .ll-hero__bg { background-position: 68% 22%; }
    .ll-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.30) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 100%);
    }
}

.ll-intro .two-col-text { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }

/* Ukrainian phrase section */
.ll-ukr {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ll-ukr { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); }
}
.ll-ukr__copy p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }
.ll-phrase-stack {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
}
.ll-phrase-plate {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--ink);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 0.7rem 1.3rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.ll-phrase-plate strong { color: var(--burgundy-deep); }

/* Terms of endearment grid */
.ll-endear-grid {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .ll-endear-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.ll-endear-medal {
    display: block;
    width: 56px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.7rem;
    line-height: 0;
}
.ll-endear-medal svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.ll-endear-card .icon-card__title { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* Study timeline */
.ll-timeline {
    list-style: none;
    margin: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem) auto 0;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 780px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.4rem;
    position: relative;
}
.ll-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 22px;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.ll-timeline__step {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 3.2rem;
}
.ll-timeline__num {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ll-timeline__step h3 { color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.ll-timeline__step p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); margin: 0; }

/* Gesture split */
.ll-gesture {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ll-gesture { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); }
}
.ll-gesture__media {
    border: 4px double var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.28), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.ll-gesture__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.ll-gesture__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* Mistakes callout */
.ll-mistakes-callout {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.10);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}
.ll-mistakes-callout .callout__title { color: var(--cream); }
.ll-mistakes-callout .checklist { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ll-mistakes-callout .checklist li { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

/* Conclusion */
.ll-outro {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ll-outro { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.ll-outro__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.ll-outro__rail {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-content: start;
}
.ll-outro__rail-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.ll-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG - HOW DATING PLATFORMS VERIFY PROFILES
   ============================================================ */

.sv-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 56vw, 600px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.sv-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/dac49dc5f84c5d1153d3645627455e82.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 70% 42%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.sv-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.76) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.48) 38%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.08) 60%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 78%);
}
.sv-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.sv-hero__plate {
    max-width: 600px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.sv-hero__lead { font-size: 1.04rem; }
.sv-hero__meta { margin: 1.1rem 0 0; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sv-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .sv-hero__bg { background-position: 66% 22%; }
    .sv-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.30) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 100%);
    }
}

.sv-shield-icon {
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.8rem;
    line-height: 0;
}
.sv-shield-icon svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG - FIRST DATE IN A EUROPEAN CITY
   ============================================================ */

.fd-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 56vw, 600px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.fd-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/6d9da3c03229b996f6cc0b42c7fb25bc.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 70% 42%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.fd-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.78) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.50) 38%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.08) 60%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 78%);
}
.fd-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.fd-hero__plate {
    max-width: 600px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.fd-hero__lead { font-size: 1.04rem; }
.fd-hero__meta { margin: 1.1rem 0 0; }
.fd-hero__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 26px;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .fd-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .fd-hero__bg { background-position: 66% 22%; }
    .fd-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.30) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 100%);
    }
}

/* Intro with faint floral watermark margins */
.fd-intro { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.fd-intro::before,
.fd-intro::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 90px;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.06;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 90 180'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%238A6B1E' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Ccircle cx='45' cy='30' r='10'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='45' cy='90' r='10'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='45' cy='150' r='10'/%3E%3Cpath d='M45 40v40M45 100v40'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat-y;
    background-size: 90px 180px;
}
.fd-intro::before { left: 0; }
.fd-intro::after { right: 0; }
.fd-intro > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Choosing good date places */
.fd-places { align-items: center; }
.fd-places__media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 8px;
    border: 3px double var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.24), var(--shadow-lg);
    background: rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.06);
}
.fd-places__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.fd-places__copy p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

/* First date suggestions grid */
.fd-ideas { position: relative; padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.fd-ideas__lattice {
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .fd-ideas__lattice {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 10%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 80%;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.fd-ideas__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .fd-ideas__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .fd-ideas__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.fd-idea-card { align-self: start; }

/* Conversation starters */
.fd-talk {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .fd-talk { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .fd-talk::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: calc(50% - 0.5px);
        top: 2%;
        bottom: 2%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--gold);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}
.fd-talk__col p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

/* Duration & budget panels */
.fd-budget-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .fd-budget-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.fd-panel {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.fd-panel h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.fd-panel p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }
.fd-budget-note {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* Green/red flags timeline */
.fd-flow {
    list-style: none;
    margin: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem) auto 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 3.2rem;
    max-width: 780px;
    position: relative;
}
.fd-flow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 21px;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.fd-flow__step {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.fd-flow__step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.fd-flow__step::before {
    content: counter(fd-step);
    counter-increment: fd-step;
    position: absolute;
    left: -3.2rem;
    top: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.fd-flow { counter-reset: fd-step; }
.fd-flow__step h3 { color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.fd-flow__step p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); margin: 0; }

/* Follow-up */
.fd-followup { align-items: center; }
.fd-followup__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.fd-followup__media {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    background: var(--cream);
}
.fd-followup__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.fd-keep-reading .pv-outro__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */

.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: calc(var(--section-y) + 18px);
}
.about-hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .about-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; }
}
.about-hero__copy .btn-row { margin-top: 1.3rem; }

.about-hero__portrait { position: relative; max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; }
.about-hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -30px;
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 65% 30%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.32) 0%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero__frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px double var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-hero__frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1200 / 1400;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.about-hero__badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    bottom: -16px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    min-height: 34px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--emerald);
    color: #0B5A41;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.about-hero__badge::before {
    content: "";
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--emerald);
    flex: none;
}

.about-hero__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(225deg, var(--crimson) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(315deg, var(--green) 25%, transparent 25%),
        linear-gradient(45deg, var(--green) 25%, transparent 25%);
    background-position: -6px 0, -6px 0, 0 0, 0 0;
    background-size: 12px 12px;
}

.about-story__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

.about-trust-row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr));
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.about-trust-row::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 4%;
    right: 4%;
    top: 22px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
    z-index: 0;
}
.about-trust-item {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.about-trust-item p {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 26ch;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */

.ct-hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ct-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; }
}
.ct-hero__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.ct-hero__media { position: relative; }
.ct-hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -30px;
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 35%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.32) 0%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-hero__frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px double var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.ct-hero__frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1200 / 900;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.ct-hero__ribbon {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    margin-top: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
}

.ct-channels__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .ct-channels__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.ct-channel-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2rem) 1.4rem 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ct-channel-card__icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: 20px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ct-channel-card__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; display: block; }
.ct-channel-card h3 { margin-top: 0.6rem; }
.ct-channel-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

.ct-requests {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ice);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-requests__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 320px;
    opacity: 0.06;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-requests__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .ct-requests__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.ct-request-item {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(138, 107, 30, 0.3);
}
.ct-request-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .ct-request-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(138, 107, 30, 0.3); }
    .ct-request-item:nth-child(3) { border-bottom: 0; }
}
.ct-request-item h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.ct-request-item p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.ct-safety {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .ct-safety { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.36fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.ct-safety__crest {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}
.ct-safety__crest::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.28) 0%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 70%);
}
.ct-safety__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.ct-safety__copy .checklist { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ct-trust {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ct-trust__row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr));
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 0.6rem;
}
.ct-trust__row::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 4%;
    right: 4%;
    top: 18px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
    z-index: 0;
}
.ct-trust-item {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.ct-trust-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    min-height: 40px;
    padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--emerald);
    background: var(--white);
    color: #0B5A41;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.ct-trust-pill::before {
    content: "";
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--emerald);
}
.ct-trust-item p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    max-width: 26ch;
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ============================================================ */

.faq-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.faq-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/f303179278326cbec87f92b0545c6f17.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 78% 40%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.faq-hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22) 0%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 62%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.94) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.86) 46%, rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.12) 74%, rgba(251, 246, 234, 0) 100%);
}
.faq-hero__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 46%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: clamp(320px, 44vw, 560px);
    height: auto;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.07;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.faq-hero__copy { max-width: 620px; }
.faq-hero__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.faq-jump {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 1.3rem;
}
.faq-jump__pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.faq-jump__pill:hover {
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .faq-hero__bg { background-position: 66% 30%; }
    .faq-hero__glow {
        background:
            radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18) 0%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 60%),
            linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.55) 0%, rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.92) 48%, rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.97) 100%);
    }
    .faq-hero__copy { max-width: 100%; }
}

.faq-group__head {
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}

.faq-culture { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.faq-culture__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -40px;
    top: 8%;
    width: clamp(220px, 30vw, 360px);
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.06;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-culture .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.faq-list--accent .faq-item__a {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 1rem;
    margin-left: 0.1rem;
}

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

.pp-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(360px, 44vw, 480px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.pp-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/f303179278326cbec87f92b0545c6f17.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 76% 42%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.pp-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.82) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.54) 38%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.10) 60%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 78%);
}
.pp-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.pp-hero__plate {
    max-width: 600px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.pp-hero__updated {
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}
.pp-hero__braid {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 26px;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pp-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .pp-hero__bg { background-position: 68% 22%; }
    .pp-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.32) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 100%);
    }
}

/* Data collection cards */
.pp-data-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 230px), 1fr));
}
.pp-data-card {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
    text-align: center;
}
.pp-data-card h3 { margin: 0.6rem 0 0.4rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.pp-data-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.93rem; margin: 0; }

/* Rights numbered list (reuses stitch-timeline styling) */
.pp-rights-list { margin-top: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem); }
.pp-rights-list h3 { color: var(--cream); font-size: 1.04rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.pp-rights-list p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); margin: 0; font-size: 0.96rem; }

/* Closing contact panel */
.pp-contact-panel {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #92244A 0%, var(--burgundy) 55%, var(--burgundy-deep) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.16), var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.pp-contact-panel h2 { color: var(--cream); }
.pp-contact-panel p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); max-width: 620px; margin-inline: auto 1.4rem; }
.pp-contact-panel .btn { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.pp-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}
.pp-corner svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.pp-corner--tl { top: 10px; left: 10px; }
.pp-corner--tr { top: 10px; right: 10px; }
.pp-corner--bl { bottom: 10px; left: 10px; }
.pp-corner--br { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS PAGE
   ============================================================ */

.hiw-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
}
.hiw-hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .hiw-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; }
}
.hiw-hero__copy .btn-row { margin-top: 1.3rem; }

.hiw-hero__portrait {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.hiw-hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40px;
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35) 0%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hiw-hero__frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px double var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hiw-hero__frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1200 / 1400;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Testimonials */
.hiw-testi-media {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
}
.hiw-testi-media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1400 / 900;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.hiw-testi-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.3rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hiw-testi-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.hiw-testi-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.7rem 1.3rem 2.3rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hiw-testi-quote {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 16px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    line-height: 0;
}
.hiw-testi-quote svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.hiw-testi-card p {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.hiw-testi-pill {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -14px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    min-height: 30px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--emerald);
    background: var(--white);
    color: #0B5A41;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.hiw-testi-pill::before {
    content: "";
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--emerald);
}

/* Trust section */
.hiw-trust {
    position: relative;
    overflow: clip;
    text-align: center;
}
.hiw-trust__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 280px;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.06;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hiw-trust__rule {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
.hiw-trust__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr));
}
.hiw-trust__item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.hiw-trust__item p {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 26ch;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.hiw-trust__link {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-top: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ============================================================
   TERMS & CONDITIONS PAGE
   ============================================================ */

.tc-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(360px, 44vw, 480px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.tc-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/7a9cdb637bf65e60d0c2a32db487921d.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 76% 42%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.tc-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.82) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.54) 38%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.10) 60%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 78%);
}
.tc-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.tc-hero__plate {
    max-width: 600px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.tc-hero__updated {
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}
.tc-hero__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 26px;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .tc-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .tc-hero__bg { background-position: 68% 22%; }
    .tc-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.32) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 100%);
    }
}

/* Platform use icon cards */
.tc-platform-grid .icon-card {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
    position: relative;
}
.tc-platform-grid .icon-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 14%;
    right: 14%;
    bottom: 12px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    opacity: 0.35;
}

/* Rights & obligations frame + two-column */
.tc-rights-frame {
    border: 3px double var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
}
.tc-rights {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .tc-rights { grid-template-columns: 1fr 24px 1fr; }
}
.tc-rights__col h3 { color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.tc-rights__col .checklist { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tc-rights__col .checklist li { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }
.tc-rights__divider { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .tc-rights__divider {
        display: block;
        width: 24px;
        height: 100%;
        align-self: stretch;
    }
    .tc-rights__divider svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
}

/* Conduct rules ordered list */
.tc-conduct {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.tc-conduct-list {
    list-style: none;
    counter-reset: tc-step;
    margin: 0 0 1.3rem;
    padding: 0 0 0 2.6rem;
    position: relative;
}
.tc-conduct-list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 9px;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.55;
}
.tc-conduct-list li {
    counter-increment: tc-step;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.tc-conduct-list li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tc-conduct-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.15rem;
    top: 0.35em;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--crimson);
}

/* Liability shield block */
.tc-liability { align-items: center; }
.tc-liability__shield {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}
.tc-liability__copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* Dispute resolution panel */
.tc-dispute-panel { max-width: 760px; }

/* ============================================================
   COOKIE POLICY PAGE
   ============================================================ */

.cp-hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(360px, 44vw, 480px);
    padding-block: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.cp-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -3;
    background-image: url("/assets/e84451a727b390780455c08b86550776.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 78% 42%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.cp-hero__damask {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.5;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 8% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 22% 60%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.14) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 4% 85%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12) 0 3px, transparent 4px);
    background-size: 140px 140px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, black 0%, black 40%, transparent 68%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, black 0%, black 40%, transparent 68%);
}
.cp-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.86) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.58) 40%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.12) 64%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0) 82%);
}
.cp-hero__inner { width: 100%; }
.cp-hero__plate {
    max-width: 600px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(251, 246, 234, 0.9), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.cp-hero__updated {
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}
.cp-hero__braid {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 26px;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cp-hero { align-items: flex-end; }
    .cp-hero__bg { background-position: 64% 22%; }
    .cp-hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.32) 0%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.68) 46%, rgba(94, 18, 41, 0.92) 100%);
    }
}

/* Definition panel */
.cp-define-panel {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cp-define-panel::before,
.cp-define-panel::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 70px;
    opacity: 0.10;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(138, 107, 30, 0.5) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(138, 107, 30, 0.5) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, rgba(138, 107, 30, 0.5) 0 2px, transparent 3px);
    background-size: 70px 60px;
    background-repeat: repeat-y;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cp-define-panel::before { left: 0; }
.cp-define-panel::after { right: 0; }
.cp-define-panel p { color: var(--ink-soft); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cp-define-panel h2 { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Cookie type cards */
.cp-types-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 240px), 1fr));
}
.cp-type-card {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}
.cp-type-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 14%;
    right: 14%;
    top: 78px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    opacity: 0.3;
}
.cp-type-card h3 { margin: 0.7rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.04rem; }
.cp-type-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.93rem; margin: 0 0 0.4rem; }
.cp-type-card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--burgundy-deep); }

/* Managing preferences (green banded) */
.cp-manage {
    position: relative;
    border: 3px double var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cp-manage::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.08;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 6% 15%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.6) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 94% 30%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.6) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 8% 80%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.6) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 92% 88%, rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.6) 0 2px, transparent 3px);
    background-size: 200px 200px;
}
.cp-manage > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cp-manage p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); }

.cp-steps {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
.cp-steps__weave { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cp-steps__weave {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 26px;
        width: 100%;
        height: 20px;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.cp-steps__list {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.4rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cp-steps__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.cp-step { text-align: center; }
.cp-step__medal {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    margin: 0 auto 0.8rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.cp-step h3 { color: var(--cream); font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.cp-step p { font-size: 0.94rem; margin: 0; }

/* Third-party services */
.cp-third-party {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .cp-third-party { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.32fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.cp-third-party__shield { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.cp-third-party__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
}
.cp-third-party__list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.cp-third-party__list li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.cp-third-party__list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.5em;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--crimson);
}

/* Closing contact card */
.cp-contact-panel {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #92244A 0%, var(--burgundy) 55%, var(--burgundy-deep) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(228, 201, 126, 0.16), var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--on-dark);
}
.cp-contact-panel h2 { color: var(--cream); }
.cp-contact-panel p { color: var(--on-dark-soft); max-width: 620px; margin-inline: auto; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.cp-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}
.cp-corner svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.cp-corner--tl { top: 10px; left: 10px; }
.cp-corner--tr { top: 10px; right: 10px; }
.cp-corner--bl { bottom: 10px; left: 10px; }
.cp-corner--br { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; }