/* ============================================================
   Cookie Policy page
   ============================================================ */
.cookie-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ivory); }
.cookie-hero__edge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 22px;
    background-image: var(--ornament);
    background-repeat: repeat-y;
    background-size: 22px auto;
    opacity: 0.18;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cookie-hero__inner {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    padding-left: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
}
.cookie-hero__content h1 { color: var(--burgundy); }
.cookie-hero__content p a:not([class]) { color: var(--burgundy); }
.cookie-hero__content p a:not([class]):hover { color: var(--burgundy-deep); }
.cookie-hero__meta { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 1rem; }
.cookie-hero__media { position: relative; }
.cookie-hero__media .framed-media { max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm); }
.cookie-hero__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 14%;
    right: 14%;
    bottom: -14px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--terracotta);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cookie-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
}

.cookie-types-grid { position: relative; padding-left: 1.5rem; }
.cookie-types-grid::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.65rem;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--terracotta);
    opacity: 0.35;
}
.cookie-types-grid .icon-card__medallion {
    background: var(--burgundy);
    border-color: var(--terracotta);
    color: var(--ivory);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cookie-types-grid { padding-left: 0; }
    .cookie-types-grid::before {
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 29px;
        bottom: auto;
        height: 2px;
        width: auto;
    }
}

.cookie-purpose-list { list-style: none; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; padding: 0; }
.cookie-purpose-item { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 0.85rem 0; }
.cookie-purpose-item__icon {
    flex: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sand);
    border: 1px solid var(--terracotta);
    color: var(--burgundy);
}
.cookie-purpose-item p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); padding-top: 0.4rem; }
.cookie-divider { display: block; width: 100%; height: 4px; }

.cookie-manage-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cookie-manage-card__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    bottom: -10px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    opacity: 0.14;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cookie-manage-card h3 { color: var(--ivory); position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.cookie-manage-card p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cookie-manage-card .btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: 0.75rem; }

.btn--terracotta-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--terracotta);
    border-color: var(--terracotta);
}
.btn--terracotta-outline:hover { background: var(--terracotta); color: var(--ivory); }

.related-policy-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); margin-top: 1.5rem; }

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

/* ============================================================
   Privacy Policy page
   ============================================================ */
.privacy-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ivory); }
.privacy-hero__border { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 20px; height: 100%; opacity: 0.22; pointer-events: none; }
.privacy-hero__inner {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}
.privacy-hero__content h1 { color: var(--burgundy); }
.privacy-hero__content p a:not([class]) { color: var(--burgundy); }
.privacy-hero__content p a:not([class]):hover { color: var(--burgundy-deep); }
.privacy-hero__meta { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 1rem; }
.privacy-hero__media { position: relative; }
.privacy-hero__media .framed-media { max-width: 460px; margin-inline: auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm); }
.privacy-hero__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 14%;
    right: 14%;
    bottom: -14px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--terracotta);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.policy-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); margin-top: 2rem; }
.policy-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -18px rgba(139, 38, 62, 0.35);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.policy-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.policy-card__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--ivory);
}
.policy-card__title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0; color: var(--navy); }
.policy-card__text { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }

.data-groups { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.data-groups p { margin: 0; }
.data-divider { display: block; width: 100%; height: 4px; }

.data-use-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); margin-top: 0.5rem; align-items: start; }
.data-use-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.65rem; }
.data-use-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.4rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.data-use-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.5em;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--terracotta);
}

.rights-list { list-style: none; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; padding: 0; position: relative; display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.rights-list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 19px;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--terracotta);
    opacity: 0.4;
}
.rights-item { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; position: relative; }
.rights-badge {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--ivory);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.rights-item p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }
.rights-item strong { display: block; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }

.privacy-contact {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.privacy-contact::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background-image: var(--ornament);
    background-size: 28px auto;
    opacity: 0.12;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.privacy-contact h2 { color: var(--ivory); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.privacy-contact p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.privacy-contact p a:not([class]) { color: var(--gold); }
.privacy-contact p a:not([class]):hover { color: #F0D08A; }
.privacy-contact .btn { margin-top: 1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

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

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .privacy-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
    .data-use-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .policy-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* ============================================================
   Terms & Conditions page
   ============================================================ */
.terms-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.terms-hero__border {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 26px;
    background-repeat: repeat-y;
    background-size: 26px auto;
    opacity: 0.25;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.terms-hero__border--left { left: 0; background-image: var(--ornament); }
.terms-hero__border--right { right: 0; background-image: var(--ornament); }

.terms-hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
}
.terms-hero__content h1 { color: var(--ivory); }
.terms-hero__lead { color: var(--text-on-dark); font-size: var(--fs-lg); margin-top: 1rem; }
.terms-hero__media { position: relative; }
.terms-hero__media .framed-media {
    max-width: 440px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: -2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    background: var(--burgundy-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.terms-nav-grid { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.terms-nav-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--burgundy);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.terms-nav-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.terms-nav-card__icon { color: var(--burgundy); }
.terms-nav-card__title { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--navy); }
.terms-nav-card__text { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); flex: 1; }

.account-rules-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.account-rules-grid > p { max-width: 62ch; color: var(--text-muted); }
.account-rules-sidebar {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--terracotta);
    background: var(--sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.account-rules-sidebar h3 { margin: 0 0 0.75rem; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); }
.account-rules-sidebar ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; }
.account-rules-sidebar li { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); padding-left: 1.1rem; position: relative; }
.account-rules-sidebar li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.55em;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--terracotta);
}

.conduct-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}
.conduct-list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 4px;
    bottom: 4px;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--terracotta);
    opacity: 0.45;
}
.conduct-item { position: relative; }
.conduct-item__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.conduct-item__title { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.conduct-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--pill);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.conduct-pill--required { background: rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.16); color: var(--gold-deep); border: 1px solid var(--gold); }
.conduct-pill--prohibited { background: rgba(139, 38, 62, 0.1); color: var(--burgundy); border: 1px solid var(--burgundy); }
.conduct-item p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }

.disclaimer-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.disclaimer-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 14px;
    background-image: var(--ornament);
    background-size: 26px auto;
    opacity: 0.28;
}
.disclaimer-card h2 { color: var(--ivory); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.disclaimer-card p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 0; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .terms-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
    .account-rules-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   SlavicDateHub - design system
   Editorial navy + gold + ivory, Playfair Display / DM Sans
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    /* Palette */
    --navy: #14284B;
    --navy-deep: #0F1E38;
    --navy-soft: #1D355F;
    --ivory: #FFFDF9;
    --sand: #F6EEDF;
    --sand-deep: #EFE2CB;
    --gold: #D9AE4A;
    --gold-deep: #8A6410;
    --burgundy: #8B263E;
    --burgundy-deep: #6E1C30;
    --terracotta: #C2610A;
    --charcoal: #292524;
    --muted: #5B5category;

    /* Semantic */
    --bg: var(--ivory);
    --text: var(--charcoal);
    --text-muted: #55504B;
    --text-on-dark: #F4EFE6;
    --text-on-dark-muted: #D6CDBD;
    --line: rgba(20, 40, 75, 0.16);
    --line-dark: rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.32);

    /* Typography */
    --font-serif: "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    --font-sans: "DM Sans", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --fs-xs: 0.8125rem;
    --fs-sm: 0.9375rem;
    --fs-base: clamp(1rem, 0.97rem + 0.15vw, 1.0625rem);
    --fs-lg: clamp(1.09rem, 1.03rem + 0.3vw, 1.25rem);
    --fs-h3: clamp(1.2rem, 1.1rem + 0.5vw, 1.45rem);
    --fs-h2: clamp(1.6rem, 1.35rem + 1.15vw, 2.5rem);
    --fs-h1: clamp(2.1rem, 1.65rem + 2.1vw, 3.6rem);

    /* Layout */
    --container: 1220px;
    --container-narrow: 780px;
    --gutter: clamp(1.15rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    --section-y: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --pill: 999px;

    /* Effects */
    --shadow-warm: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(88, 45, 20, 0.45);
    --shadow-card: 0 14px 34px -20px rgba(20, 40, 75, 0.45);
    --shadow-dark: 0 20px 44px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    --header-bottom: 68px;

    /* Ornament (cross-stitch band) */
    --ornament: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='44' height='44' viewBox='0 0 44 44'%3E%3Cg fill='%23D9AE4A'%3E%3Cpath d='M22 3l7 7-7 7-7-7z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M22 25l7 7-7 7-7-7z'/%3E%3Crect x='2' y='19' width='6' height='6'/%3E%3Crect x='36' y='19' width='6' height='6'/%3E%3Crect x='19' y='19' width='6' height='6'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    --ornament-navy: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='44' height='44' viewBox='0 0 44 44'%3E%3Cg fill='%2314284B'%3E%3Cpath d='M22 3l7 7-7 7-7-7z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M22 25l7 7-7 7-7-7z'/%3E%3Crect x='2' y='19' width='6' height='6'/%3E%3Crect x='36' y='19' width='6' height='6'/%3E%3Crect x='19' y='19' width='6' height='6'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    --ornament-burgundy: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='40' height='40' viewBox='0 0 40 40'%3E%3Cg fill='%238B263E'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 2l6 6-6 6-6-6z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M20 22l6 6-6 6-6-6z'/%3E%3Crect x='2' y='17' width='6' height='6'/%3E%3Crect x='32' y='17' width='6' height='6'/%3E%3Crect x='17' y='17' width='6' height='6'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ============================================
   Base / overflow safety
   ============================================ */
*,
*::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; }

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

body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 0 0.6em;
    color: var(--navy);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }

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

a { color: var(--burgundy); }
a:hover { color: var(--burgundy-deep); }

ul, ol { padding-left: 1.2rem; }

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

.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px; height: 1px;
    padding: 0; margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
    white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 200;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ============================================
   Layout helpers
   ============================================ */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }

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

.section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.section--sand { background: var(--sand); }

.section--dark {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
}
.section--dark h1,
.section--dark h2,
.section--dark h3,
.section--dark h4 { color: var(--ivory); }
.section--dark p { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.section--dark a:not([class]) { color: var(--gold); }
.section--dark a:not([class]):hover { color: #F0D08A; }

.section--deep { background: var(--navy-deep); color: var(--text-on-dark); }

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }

.split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
}

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

/* ============================================
   Ornament + ribbon (signature motif)
   ============================================ */
.ornament-edges {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    background-image: var(--ornament), var(--ornament);
    background-repeat: repeat-y, repeat-y;
    background-position: left top, right top;
    background-size: 30px auto, 30px auto;
    opacity: 0.18;
}

.section--sand .ornament-edges,
.section:not(.section--dark):not(.section--deep) .ornament-edges {
    background-image: var(--ornament-navy), var(--ornament-navy);
    opacity: 0.14;
}

.ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    fill: none;
    overflow: visible;
}

.ribbon path {
    stroke: var(--gold);
    stroke-width: 3.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    opacity: 0.85;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.55));
    vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke;
}

.section:not(.section--dark):not(.section--deep) .ribbon path {
    stroke: var(--terracotta);
    opacity: 0.55;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.28));
}

/* ============================================
   Buttons
   ============================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--pill);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn--primary {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn--primary:hover { background: #E8C066; border-color: #E8C066; color: var(--navy-deep); }

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

.btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ivory);
    border-color: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.7);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.12); color: var(--ivory); }

.btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--ivory); }

.btn--gold-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn--gold-outline:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deep); }

.btn--sm { min-height: 44px; padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

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

/* ============================================
   Header
   ============================================ */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}

.site-header__inner {
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 0.6rem 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: 0.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 1;
}

.site-brand__mark { display: inline-flex; }
.site-brand__mark svg { display: block; }

.site-brand__text {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 1.1vw, 1.65rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--gold);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

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

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

.nav-toggle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.55);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle__bars,
.nav-toggle__bars::before,
.nav-toggle__bars::after {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-toggle__bars { position: relative; }
.nav-toggle__bars::before,
.nav-toggle__bars::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}
.nav-toggle__bars::before { top: -7px; }
.nav-toggle__bars::after { top: 7px; }

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars::before { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars::after { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile drawer */
.primary-nav {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: var(--header-bottom);
    bottom: 0;
    height: auto;
    z-index: 95;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    padding: 1.25rem var(--gutter) 3rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
}

.primary-nav.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
}

.primary-nav__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.primary-nav__link,
.nav-dropdown__summary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.primary-nav__link:hover,
.nav-dropdown__summary:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.nav-dropdown { border: 0; }
.nav-dropdown__summary { list-style: none; }
.nav-dropdown__summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.nav-dropdown[open] > .nav-dropdown__summary { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-dropdown[open] .nav-dropdown__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown__chevron { transition: transform 0.2s ease; flex: none; }

.nav-dropdown__panel {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem 0.75rem;
}

.nav-dropdown__panel a {
    display: block;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.nav-dropdown__panel a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

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

/* ============================================
   Breadcrumbs
   ============================================ */
.breadcrumbs {
    background: var(--sand);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-block: 0.75rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
}

.breadcrumbs__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.breadcrumbs__item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.breadcrumbs__item + .breadcrumbs__item::before {
    content: "/";
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.breadcrumbs__item a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.15em; }
.breadcrumbs__item [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--burgundy); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================
   Section headings / prose
   ============================================ */
.section-heading { max-width: 62ch; margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.section-heading--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }

.eyebrow {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.section--dark .eyebrow,
.section--deep .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }

.section-title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

.section-lead {
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.section--dark .section-lead,
.section--deep .section-lead { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

.prose { max-width: 68ch; }
.prose h2 { margin-top: 1.8em; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: 1.4em; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }

.prose blockquote {
    margin: 1.6rem 0;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--sand);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    color: var(--navy);
}
.prose blockquote cite { display: block; margin-top: 0.5rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-style: normal; color: var(--text-muted); }

.dropcap::first-letter {
    float: left;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.4em;
    line-height: 0.82;
    padding: 0.06em 0.12em 0 0;
    color: var(--burgundy);
}

.callout {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--terracotta);
    background: var(--sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.section--dark .callout,
.section--deep .callout {
    background: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--line-dark);
    border-left-color: var(--gold);
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.section--dark .article-meta { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

/* ============================================
   Pills, trust badges
   ============================================ */
.pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.12);
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.section--dark .pill,
.section--deep .pill,
.site-header .pill { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.14); }

.pill-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }

.trust-strip {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.trust-strip__item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
}
.section--dark .trust-strip__item,
.section--deep .trust-strip__item,
.site-footer .trust-strip__item { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.trust-strip__item svg { color: var(--gold-deep); flex: none; }
.section--dark .trust-strip__item svg,
.section--deep .trust-strip__item svg,
.site-footer .trust-strip__item svg { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================
   Cards
   ============================================ */
.icon-card {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    height: 100%;
}
.icon-card__medallion {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.icon-card__title { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.icon-card__title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 48px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}
.icon-card__text { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.icon-card__text a:not([class]) { color: var(--burgundy); }
.icon-card__text a:not([class]):hover { color: var(--burgundy-deep); }
.icon-card__link { margin-top: 0.9rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* Profile card */
.profile-card {
    background: var(--navy);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}
.profile-card::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 10px;
    background-image: var(--ornament);
    background-size: 26px auto;
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.profile-card__media { position: relative; }
.profile-card__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 5 / 6;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 22%;
}
.profile-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0.75rem;
    bottom: -0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--pill);
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.profile-card__body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    flex: 1;
}
.profile-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--ivory);
}
.profile-card__meta span { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.profile-card__line { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.profile-card__note { margin: 0.35rem 0 0.75rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.profile-card__body .btn { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; }

/* Category tile */
.category-tile {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    height: 100%;
}
.category-tile__emblem {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--navy);
    background-image: var(--ornament);
    background-size: 34px auto;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.category-tile__emblem .icon { position: relative; }
.category-tile__title { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0; }
.category-tile__text { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.category-tile__link {
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--pill);
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.category-tile__link:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--ivory); }

/* Post card */
.post-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    height: 100%;
}
.post-card__thumb {
    flex: none;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--burgundy), var(--terracotta));
    background-image: var(--ornament), linear-gradient(140deg, var(--burgundy), var(--terracotta));
    background-size: 28px auto, cover;
    background-blend-mode: soft-light, normal;
}
.post-card__meta { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--gold-deep); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.post-card__title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.post-card__title a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
.post-card__title a:hover { color: var(--burgundy); text-decoration: underline; }
.post-card__teaser { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================
   Framed media
   ============================================ */
.framed-media {
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
}
.framed-media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.framed-media--tall img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; object-fit: cover; }
.framed-media--wide img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; }
.framed-media figcaption {
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ============================================
   Carousel
   ============================================ */
.carousel { position: relative; }

.carousel__track {
    display: grid;
    grid-auto-flow: column;
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(240px, 78%);
    gap: 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.carousel__track > * { scroll-snap-align: start; }

.carousel__arrow {
    display: none;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.carousel__arrow:hover { background: #E8C066; }
.carousel__arrow--prev { left: -8px; }
.carousel__arrow--next { right: -8px; }

/* ============================================
   Timeline
   ============================================ */
.timeline {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.6rem;
    position: relative;
}
.timeline__step {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 4.25rem;
}
.timeline__step::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 27px;
    top: 56px;
    bottom: -1.6rem;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.25));
}
.timeline__step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.timeline__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.12);
}
.timeline__title { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.6rem; }
.timeline__index { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.section--dark .timeline__index { color: var(--gold); }
.timeline__text { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }
.section--dark .timeline__text,
.section--deep .timeline__text { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

/* ============================================
   Comparison table
   ============================================ */
.compare {
    background: var(--sand);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
}
.compare__scroll { overflow-x: auto; }

.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 560px;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
    padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.compare-table thead th {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.compare-table tbody th { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--sand); }
.compare-table td { text-align: center; }

.mark { display: inline-flex; }
.mark--yes { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.mark--no { color: var(--burgundy); }
.mark-text { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================
   FAQ accordion
   ============================================ */
.faq-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.faq-item {
    align-self: start;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.section--dark .faq-item,
.section--deep .faq-item { border-color: rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.35); }

.faq-item__question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
}
.faq-item__question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item__question:hover { color: var(--burgundy); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__question { border-left-color: var(--burgundy); background: var(--sand); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item__chevron { flex: none; color: var(--gold-deep); transition: transform 0.2s ease; }

.faq-item__answer {
    padding: 0 1.1rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.faq-item__answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================
   Testimonials
   ============================================ */
.testimonial {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    height: 100%;
}
.testimonial__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.testimonial__body { padding: 1.25rem; }
.testimonial__quote { margin: 0 0 0.75rem; }
.testimonial__quote p {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0;
}
.testimonial__meta { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ============================================
   Newsletter + CTA band
   ============================================ */
.newsletter {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    height: 12px;
    background-image: var(--ornament);
    background-size: 28px auto;
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.newsletter__title { color: var(--ivory); margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.newsletter__text { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.newsletter__form { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
.newsletter__input {
    flex: 1 1 200px;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.newsletter__status { margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--gold); min-height: 1rem; }

.cta-band { text-align: center; }
.cta-band__inner { max-width: 720px; }
.cta-band__text { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.cta-band__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================
   Footer
   ============================================ */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 2rem;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.site-footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.site-footer__brand {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.site-footer__text { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.site-footer__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.site-footer__heading--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(--text-on-dark-muted);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.site-footer__links a:hover { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }

.trust-strip--compact { gap: 0.5rem 1rem; }

.site-footer__bottom {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.25);
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}
.site-footer__bottom p { margin: 0; }

/* ============================================
   Breakpoint: 600px
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .carousel__track { grid-auto-columns: minmax(240px, 46%); }
    .testimonial--featured { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); align-items: stretch; }
    .testimonial--featured .testimonial__media img { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Breakpoint: 768px - desktop navigation
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .site-header__inner { min-height: 72px; }

    .nav-toggle { display: none; }

    .header-actions .header-cta {
        display: inline-flex;
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .primary-nav {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 0;
        overflow: visible;
        height: auto;
        transition: none;
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .primary-nav__list {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .primary-nav__item.has-dropdown { position: relative; }

    .primary-nav__link,
    .nav-dropdown__summary {
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
        border-bottom: none;
        font-size: var(--fs-xs);
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 700;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .nav-dropdown__panel {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 0.5rem);
        right: 0;
        min-width: 250px;
        background: var(--ivory);
        border: 1px solid var(--gold);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
        padding: 0.4rem;
        z-index: 120;
    }
    .nav-dropdown__panel a {
        padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        color: var(--navy);
    }
    .nav-dropdown__panel a:hover { background: var(--sand); color: var(--burgundy); }

    .primary-nav__cta { display: none; }

    .split--half { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .split--media-left { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); }
    .split--media-right { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); }

    .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

    .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

    .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .site-footer__bottom { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); align-items: center; }

    .carousel { padding-inline: 0; }
    .carousel__arrow {
        display: inline-flex;
        position: absolute;
        top: 40%;
        z-index: 3;
    }
    .carousel__track { grid-auto-columns: minmax(240px, 32%); }
}

/* ============================================
   Breakpoint: 1024px
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

    .primary-nav__link,
    .nav-dropdown__summary { font-size: var(--fs-sm); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; }

    .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr; }

    .timeline {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .timeline__step { padding-left: 0; padding-top: 4.5rem; }
    .timeline__node { left: 0; top: 0; }
    .timeline__step::before {
        left: 56px;
        right: -1.5rem;
        top: 27px;
        bottom: auto;
        width: auto;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.3));
    }

    .carousel__track { grid-auto-columns: minmax(240px, 24%); }
    .carousel__arrow--prev { left: -22px; }
    .carousel__arrow--next { right: -22px; }

    .ornament-edges { background-size: 44px auto, 44px auto; }
}

/* ============================================
   Breakpoint: 1440px
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
    :root { --container: 1280px; }
}

/* ============================================
   Reduced 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;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .btn:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   Homepage - hero
   ============================================ */
.hero { padding-block: 0; position: relative; }

.hero__media {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(300px, 76vw, 470px);
    background-image: url("/assets/427cf9d5b3226f7e9030db9b7e897f1c.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 46% 20%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0) 42%, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.96) 100%);
}

.hero__inner { padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem) clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem); }
.hero__content { max-width: 40rem; }
.hero__lead { font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.hero__actions { margin: 1.6rem 0 1.8rem; }
.hero .trust-strip { gap: 0.6rem 1.4rem; }

/* ============================================
   Homepage - shared helpers
   ============================================ */
.section-footnote {
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 68ch;
}
.section--dark .section-footnote,
.section--deep .section-footnote { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.section-footnote--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }

.section--dark .icon-card__title,
.section--deep .icon-card__title,
.section--dark .category-tile__title,
.section--deep .category-tile__title { color: var(--navy); }

.section--dark .icon-card__text,
.section--deep .icon-card__text,
.section--dark .faq-item__answer p,
.section--deep .faq-item__answer p,
.section--dark .category-tile__text,
.section--deep .category-tile__text { color: var(--text-muted); }

.country-grid { align-items: stretch; }
.country-emblem { display: block; }

/* ============================================
   Homepage - match quiz
   ============================================ */
.quiz {
    background: var(--navy-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.quiz-progress { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.quiz-progress__track {
    display: block;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.quiz-progress__bar {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.quiz-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}

.quiz-panel {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 0 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    text-align: center;
}
.quiz-panel__head {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.16);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ivory);
}
.quiz-panel__emblem {
    display: block;
    margin: 1rem auto 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.quiz-panel__emblem svg { display: block; margin-inline: auto; fill: none; stroke-linejoin: round; }

.quiz-options { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0 1rem; text-align: left; }

.quiz-option {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.quiz-option:hover { background: rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.12); }
.quiz-option input {
    flex: none;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    accent-color: var(--gold);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.quiz-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.quiz-dots { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.quiz-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    background: transparent;
    transition: background-color 0.25s ease;
}
.quiz-dot.is-active { background: var(--gold); }

.quiz-result {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    text-align: center;
}
.quiz-result__summary {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.quiz-result__text { color: var(--text-on-dark); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }

/* ============================================
   Homepage - safety
   ============================================ */
.safety__emblem { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.safety__emblem svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

.safety-list { list-style: none; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.safety-list__item { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.safety-list__icon {
    flex: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
}
.safety-list__item h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.safety-list__item p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================
   Homepage - success stories
   ============================================ */
.stories { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }

.story {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.story__media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; }
.story__body { padding: 1.25rem; }
.story h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
.story p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.story--featured .story__media img { aspect-ratio: 9 / 7; }
.story--featured .story__body p { font-size: var(--fs-base); }

/* ============================================
   Homepage - join band
   ============================================ */
.join-band__inner { text-align: center; }
.join-band__text { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.join-band .newsletter { text-align: left; }
.join-band__actions { justify-content: center; margin-top: 1.75rem; }

/* ============================================
   Homepage - breakpoints
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .quiz-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .quiz-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

    .stories { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: stretch; }
    .story--featured { grid-row: span 2; }
    .story:not(.story--featured) { flex-direction: row; }
    .story:not(.story--featured) .story__media { flex: 0 0 38%; }
    .story:not(.story--featured) .story__media img { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 100%; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero { display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 640px; }
    .hero__media {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0 auto 0 0;
        width: 56%;
        height: 100%;
        background-position: 34% 26%;
    }
    .hero__media::after {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0) 52%, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.99) 100%);
    }
    .hero__inner {
        width: 100%;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 50% minmax(0, 1fr);
        padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    }
    .hero__content { grid-column: 2; max-width: none; }

    .safety__emblem { justify-content: flex-start; }
    .safety-list { gap: 1.35rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category page - Ukrainian dating
   ============================================ */
.hero--ukraine .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/7fc0df191e68272996461f88cc4a94d8.webp");
    background-position: 34% 26%;
}

.insight-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.insight-block h3 { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.insight-block__rule { color: var(--gold-deep); margin: 0 0 0.6rem; }
.insight-block p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }

.journey-media { margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.journey-media .framed-media { max-width: 900px; margin-inline: auto; }

.section--dark .callout h3 { color: var(--ivory); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.section--dark .callout p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--ukraine .hero__media { background-position: 30% 30%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category page - Russian dating
   ============================================ */
.hero--russia .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/ec0dabfc0dc5f1d87a45f5369995a15c.webp");
    background-position: 32% 22%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--russia .hero__media { background-position: 28% 26%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category page - Polish dating
   ============================================ */
.hero--poland .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/f5027b3dea14e56e81918257b4ff2c0b.webp");
    background-position: 30% 24%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--poland .hero__media { background-position: 26% 28%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category page - Romanian dating
   ============================================ */
.hero--romania .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/00dbd6745b9c7d9c60917a3d56077d39.webp");
    background-position: 32% 22%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--romania .hero__media { background-position: 28% 26%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category page - Bulgarian dating
   ============================================ */
.hero--bulgaria .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/b8f5e88f2bd0e3f2bbd2b2c999a946d0.webp");
    background-position: 30% 24%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--bulgaria .hero__media { background-position: 26% 28%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category page - Czech dating
   ============================================ */
.hero--czech .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/954464ed8ff851daa0815c789b1120c2.webp");
    background-position: 30% 22%;
}

.hero--czech .hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero--czech .hero__content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12% -18%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 35%, rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.22), transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.folk-flanked { position: relative; }
.folk-flanked::before,
.folk-flanked::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 40px;
    background-image: var(--ornament-burgundy);
    background-repeat: repeat-y;
    background-size: 40px auto;
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    z-index: 3;
    display: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.folk-flanked::before { left: 0; }
.folk-flanked::after { right: 0; }

.section--burgundy {
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
}
.section--burgundy h2,
.section--burgundy h3,
.section--burgundy h4 { color: var(--ivory); }
.section--burgundy p { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.section--burgundy .eyebrow { color: #F0D08A; }
.section--burgundy .section-lead { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.section--burgundy .icon-card__text { color: var(--text-muted); }
.section--burgundy .icon-card__text a { color: var(--burgundy); }
.section--burgundy .icon-card__text a:hover { color: var(--burgundy-deep); }

.story-band { background: var(--navy); }
.story-grid { align-items: start; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.story-card {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.4rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}
.story-card__avatar {
    width: 104px;
    height: 104px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid var(--gold);
    margin: -72px auto 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    background: var(--navy);
}
.story-card__avatar img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.story-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.story-card p a:not([class]) {
    color: var(--burgundy);
}
.story-card p a:not([class]):hover {
    color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}
.story-card__quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.story-card__meta {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin: 0;
}
.story-dots {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.story-dots li {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    background: transparent;
}
.story-dots li.is-active { background: var(--gold); }

.cta-czech .cta-band__actions { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-czech .cta-band__actions::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -44px -70px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.35), transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .folk-flanked::before,
    .folk-flanked::after { display: block; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--czech .hero__media { background-position: 26% 26%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category page - Slovakian dating
   ============================================ */
.hero--slovakia .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/3a4c233afbe0d9851d15cf511bda584e.webp");
    background-position: 34% 22%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--slovakia .hero__media { background-position: 30% 26%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category page - Hungarian dating
   ============================================ */
.hero--hungary .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/2edd2816876ec52e96ed9ef5b1d3e31c.webp");
    background-position: 32% 24%;
}

.hero--hungary .hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero--hungary .hero__content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14% -20%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 32% 40%, rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.2), transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.story-card__stars {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-hungary .cta-band__actions { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-hungary .cta-band__actions::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -44px -70px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.32), transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--hungary .hero__media { background-position: 28% 28%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category page - Moldovan dating
   ============================================ */
.hero--moldova .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/ac7d494447a2474ffd73997d315db91f.webp");
    background-position: 32% 24%;
}

.thread-continue .ribbon path { opacity: 0.55; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--moldova .hero__media { background-position: 28% 28%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category page - Belarusian dating
   ============================================ */
.hero--belarus .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/a68693b8f0426b9c4bc778af5d84a43f.webp");
    background-position: 30% 24%;
}

.hero--belarus .hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero--belarus .hero__content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14% -20%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 38%, rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.2), transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-belarus .cta-band__actions { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-belarus .cta-band__actions::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -44px -70px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.32), transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--belarus .hero__media { background-position: 26% 28%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Blog article - beyond local dating apps
   ============================================ */
.hero--apps .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/1685bd61d832025a63b10878e53d5412.webp");
    background-position: 30% 42%;
}

.blog-hero__meta {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 1.35rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.article-band .prose { max-width: none; }

.media-inline .framed-media { max-width: 540px; margin-inline: auto; }

.band-photo { position: relative; }
.band-photo__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background-image: url("/assets/f0ed5984bf9cdac76e62c02f94d53f6d.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 76% 50%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.band-photo__bg::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.9) 0%, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.94) 100%);
}
.band-photo__copy { max-width: 38rem; }

.data-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
}

.data-panel {
    margin: 0;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.05);
}
.data-panel__chart { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.data-panel figcaption {
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}

.data-legend {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}
.data-legend li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--text-on-dark);
}
.data-legend__dot {
    flex: none;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    margin-top: 0.42rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
}

.article-columns {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
.article-columns h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.article-columns h3::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 52px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.55rem;
}
.article-columns p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0; }

.conclusion-band__inner { text-align: center; }
.conclusion-band__actions { justify-content: center; margin-top: 1.5rem; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .band-photo__bg::after {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.97) 0%, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.9) 48%, rgba(110, 28, 48, 0.55) 100%);
    }
    .article-columns { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .contrast-band .container { padding-inline: max(var(--gutter), 60px); }
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .data-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--apps .hero__media { background-position: 26% 46%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Blog article - algorithmic matchmaking evolution
   ============================================ */
.hero--matching .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/a8702cafda14cf08b3e917fe2df1b820.webp");
    background-position: 30% 28%;
}

.band-photo--verify .band-photo__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/bd2a4f3ea2affaed13c45e741aa4dd4c.webp");
    background-position: 80% 42%;
}
.band-photo--verify .band-photo__bg::after {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.78) 42%, rgba(110, 28, 48, 0.5) 100%);
}

.compare-burgundy-wrap .compare {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.compare-burgundy-wrap .compare-table {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.compare-burgundy-wrap .compare-table thead th {
    background: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--ivory);
}
.compare-burgundy-wrap .compare-table th,
.compare-burgundy-wrap .compare-table td {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.32);
}
.compare-burgundy-wrap .compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--sand);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--matching .hero__media { background-position: 26% 32%; }
    .band-photo--verify .band-photo__bg { background-position: 78% 46%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Blog article - traditional values 2026
   ============================================ */
.hero--values .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/31b143ffa0c0244085c810399678dfb2.webp");
    background-position: 30% 26%;
}

.band-photo--values .band-photo__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/a7d09ae2c0d5cdc2ba7252711b4daadb.webp");
    background-position: 78% 42%;
}

.portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 460px;
}
.portrait-frame::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;
    right: -18px;
    bottom: -18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    z-index: 0;
}
.portrait-frame .framed-media { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.folk-flanked--navy::before,
.folk-flanked--navy::after {
    background-image: var(--ornament-navy);
}

.values-columns__grid { align-items: start; }
.values-columns__grid > div + div {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .values-columns__grid > div + div {
        border-top: none;
        border-left: 1px solid var(--gold);
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--values .hero__media { background-position: 26% 30%; }
    .band-photo--values .band-photo__bg { background-position: 80% 46%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Blog article - destination dating rise
   ============================================ */
.hero--destination .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/2e35aeb1b9009a3919bc7c57f75f4ef9.webp");
    background-position: 32% 30%;
}

.band-photo--destination .band-photo__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/f5c03e180802da96e97fc3878707f26e.webp");
    background-position: 78% 45%;
}
.band-photo--destination .band-photo__bg::after {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.75) 45%, rgba(110, 28, 48, 0.5) 100%);
}

.folk-flanked--navy {
    position: relative;
}
.folk-flanked--navy::before,
.folk-flanked--navy::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 40px;
    background-image: var(--ornament-navy);
    background-repeat: repeat-y;
    background-size: 40px auto;
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    z-index: 3;
    display: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.folk-flanked--navy::before { left: 0; }
.folk-flanked--navy::after { right: 0; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .folk-flanked--navy::before,
    .folk-flanked--navy::after { display: block; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--destination .hero__media { background-position: 28% 34%; }
    .band-photo--destination .band-photo__bg { background-position: 80% 48%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Blog article - profile verification authenticity
   ============================================ */
.hero--verify .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/c0bc513338b89e82460312d809497e38.webp");
    background-position: 30% 30%;
}

.band-photo--scam .band-photo__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/f920d05b1b1a2538d332111deb69a3c4.webp");
    background-position: 78% 40%;
}
.band-photo--scam .band-photo__bg::after {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 30, 56, 0.75) 45%, rgba(110, 28, 48, 0.5) 100%);
}

.signal-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.signal-card {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--burgundy);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.signal-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.signal-card__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.signal-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.signal-card p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--verify .hero__media { background-position: 26% 34%; }
    .band-photo--scam .band-photo__bg { background-position: 80% 44%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Blog article - age gap relationships compatibility
   ============================================ */
.hero--agegap .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/c7bd354f0e699765a69ec45f892d6ab6.webp");
    background-position: 32% 30%;
}

.agegap-grid { align-items: stretch; }

.agegap-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem) 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    height: 100%;
}
.agegap-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--pill);
    background: var(--burgundy-deep);
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -10px rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.6);
}
.agegap-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.4rem; }
.agegap-card p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }

.folk-flanked--burgundy::before,
.folk-flanked--burgundy::after {
    background-image: var(--ornament);
    background-color: var(--burgundy-deep);
}

.cta-agegap .cta-band__actions { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-agegap .cta-band__actions::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -44px -70px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.32), transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--agegap .hero__media { background-position: 28% 34%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Blog article - dating app fatigue verified platforms
   ============================================ */
.hero--fatigue .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/5c88bb1e0563a1c91abdd4d8108c4fdd.webp");
    background-position: 30% 34%;
}

.section-heading--rule::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 64px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--terracotta);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.burnout-split { align-items: start; }
.burnout-split__components { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }
.burnout-split__components li { padding-left: 1rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--terracotta); }
.burnout-split__components strong { display: block; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.burnout-split__components span { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }

.fatigue-grid { align-items: start; }
.fatigue-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.9rem) 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    height: 100%;
}
.fatigue-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--pill);
    background: #B15A0A;
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -10px rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.6);
}
.fatigue-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.4rem; }
.fatigue-card p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }
.fatigue-card p a:not([class]) { color: var(--burgundy); }
.fatigue-card p a:not([class]):hover { color: var(--burgundy-deep); }

.platform-compare__grid {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
.platform-compare__panel {
    background: rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
}
.platform-compare__panel h3 { color: var(--ivory); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.platform-compare__panel dl { margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; }
.platform-compare__panel dt { font-size: var(--fs-xs); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #F0D08A; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.platform-compare__panel dd { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.platform-compare__panel dd a { color: #F0D08A; }
.platform-compare__panel dd a:hover { color: var(--ivory); }
.platform-compare__panel--lifted {
    box-shadow: 0 0 46px -6px rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.35);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.cycle-split { align-items: start; display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }

.portrait-frame--terracotta::before { border-color: var(--terracotta); box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm); }

.cta-fatigue .cta-band__actions { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-fatigue .cta-band__actions::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -44px -70px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.32), transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .burnout-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); }
    .fatigue-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .platform-compare__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .platform-compare__grid::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 50%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--terracotta);
        opacity: 0.55;
    }
    .cycle-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--fatigue .hero__media { background-position: 26% 38%; }
}

/* ============================================
   Blog article - long distance success stories
   ============================================ */
.hero--reunion {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--burgundy-deep), var(--charcoal));
}
.hero--reunion .hero__media {
    background-image: url("/assets/be1081ce51e789329fae18d6fcaf78ca.webp");
    background-position: 30% 40%;
}
.hero--reunion .hero__media::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(41, 37, 36, 0) 42%, rgba(110, 28, 48, 0.94) 100%);
}

.arc-grid { align-items: start; margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.arc-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.9rem) 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
    height: 100%;
}
.arc-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--pill);
    background: #B15A0A;
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -10px rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.6);
}
.arc-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 0.4rem; }
.arc-card p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }
.arc-card p a:not([class]) { color: var(--burgundy); }
.arc-card p a:not([class]):hover { color: var(--burgundy-deep); }

.timeline--thread .timeline__node {
    border-color: var(--terracotta);
    color: var(--terracotta);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.12);
}
.timeline--thread .timeline__step::before {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--terracotta), rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.25));
}

.cta-longdistance .cta-band__actions { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-longdistance .cta-band__actions::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -44px -70px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.32), transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero--reunion .hero__media { background-position: 26% 44%; }
    .hero--reunion .hero__media::after {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(41, 37, 36, 0) 48%, rgba(110, 28, 48, 0.98) 100%);
    }
    .timeline--thread .timeline__step::before {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--terracotta), rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.3));
    }
}

/* ============================================
   About page
   ============================================ */
.about-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.about-hero__inner { align-items: center; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.about-hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.about-hero__lead { color: var(--text-on-dark); font-size: var(--fs-lg); margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; }
.about-hero .pill-row { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
.about-hero__media { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about-hero__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12% -10% -12% 8%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.35), transparent 65%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.about-hero__media .framed-media {
    max-width: 380px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.about-mission { position: relative; }
.about-mission .ribbon { opacity: 0.7; }

.about-values .icon-card { border-top: 3px solid var(--terracotta); }

.about-trust__inner { text-align: center; }
.about-trust__shield {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero__media .framed-media { max-width: 420px; }
}

/* ============================================
   Contact page
   ============================================ */
.contact-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-hero__inner { align-items: center; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.contact-hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.contact-hero h1 { color: var(--ivory); }
.contact-hero__lead { color: var(--text-on-dark); font-size: var(--fs-lg); margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; }
.contact-hero__media { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-hero__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12% -10% -12% 8%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.35), transparent 65%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.contact-hero__media .framed-media {
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    background: var(--burgundy-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.contact-channels .icon-card { border-top: 3px solid var(--terracotta); }

.contact-support { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.contact-arc {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.contact-arc path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--terracotta);
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    opacity: 0.4;
}
.contact-support .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.contact-support p { color: var(--text-muted); }

.contact-trust__inner { text-align: center; }
.contact-trust__shield {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--burgundy);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-trust__list { justify-content: center; }
.contact-trust__list a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.contact-trust__list a:hover { color: var(--burgundy); text-decoration: underline; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-hero__media .framed-media { max-width: 460px; }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ page
   ============================================ */
.faq-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.faq-hero__inner { align-items: center; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.faq-hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.faq-hero__lead { color: var(--text-on-dark); font-size: var(--fs-lg); margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; }
.faq-hero__rule { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 253, 249, 0.35); margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.faq-hero__badges { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.faq-hero__media { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.faq-hero__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12% -10% -12% 8%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.35), transparent 65%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.faq-hero__media .framed-media {
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    background: var(--burgundy-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .faq-hero__media .framed-media { max-width: 460px; }
}

/* ============================================
   How It Works page
   ============================================ */
.howworks-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.howworks-hero__inner { align-items: center; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.howworks-hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.howworks-hero__lead { color: var(--text-on-dark); font-size: var(--fs-lg); margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; }
.howworks-hero__media { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.howworks-hero__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10% -14% -10% 6%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(217, 174, 74, 0.35), transparent 65%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.howworks-hero__media .framed-media {
    max-width: 380px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    background: var(--burgundy-deep);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.howworks-hero__card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin: -2.75rem 0 0 1rem;
    max-width: 240px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-warm);
}
.howworks-hero__card p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

.howworks-timeline .timeline__node {
    background: var(--burgundy);
    border-color: var(--terracotta);
    color: var(--ivory);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.14);
}
.howworks-timeline .timeline__step::before {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--terracotta), rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.25));
}

.howworks-compare .compare-table th,
.howworks-compare .compare-table td {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(139, 38, 62, 0.22);
}
.howworks-compare .mark--yes { color: var(--terracotta); }

.howworks-benefits .icon-card { border-top: 3px solid var(--terracotta); }

.trust-band__shield {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: var(--burgundy);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}
.trust-band__shield::before,
.trust-band__shield::after {
    content: "";
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--burgundy);
    opacity: 0.4;
}
.trust-band .trust-strip { justify-content: center; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .howworks-hero__media .framed-media { max-width: 420px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .howworks-timeline .timeline__step::before {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--terracotta), rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.3));
    }
    .howworks-timeline .timeline__step { position: relative; }
    .howworks-timeline .timeline__step:not(:last-child)::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        right: -1.4rem;
        top: 23px;
        width: 0;
        height: 0;
        border-top: 6px solid transparent;
        border-bottom: 6px solid transparent;
        border-left: 9px solid var(--terracotta);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(194, 97, 10, 0.4));
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Print
   ============================================ */
@media print {
    .site-header, .site-footer, .ribbon, .ornament-edges { display: none; }
    body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
}