/* Improve footer text visibility */
.home-footer,
.home-footer .footer-col a,
.home-footer .footer-brand,
.home-footer .footer-brand .footer-logo,
.home-footer .footer-brand .footer-desc,
.home-footer .footer-col h4,
.home-footer .footer-bottom,
.home-footer .footer-bottom .legal-links a,
.home-footer .footer-bottom .copyright {
  color: #0f172a !important;
}
.home-footer .footer-col a:hover, .home-footer .footer-bottom .legal-links a:hover {
  color: #4f46e5 !important;
}
.home-footer {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 60px 24px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #dbe7ff;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9), 0 -10px 30px rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
}
.home-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -120px -60px auto -60px;
  height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(129,140,248,0.2) 0%, rgba(129,140,248,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.home-footer .footer-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #dbe7ff;
}
.home-footer .footer-brand .footer-logo {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(129,140,248,0.2);
}
.home-footer .footer-brand .footer-logo span {
  color: #818cf8;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(129,140,248,0.35);
}
.home-footer .footer-brand .footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 280px;
}
.home-footer .footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(129,140,248,0.16);
}
.home-footer .footer-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 5px 0;
  transition: color 0.3s, text-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.home-footer .footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #dbe7ff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.home-footer .footer-bottom .copyright {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #475569;
}
.home-footer .footer-bottom .legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}
.home-footer .footer-bottom .legal-links a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s, text-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.home-footer .footer-col a:hover,
.home-footer .footer-bottom .legal-links a:hover {
  color: #4f46e5 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .home-footer .footer-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-footer .footer-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .home-footer .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
/* ===== MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS & OVERFLOW FIXES ===== */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.container, .section, .hero, .cat-hero {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
}

.navbar, .top-nav, .nav-inner {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  align-items: center;
  height: 68px;
  overflow: visible;
  white-space: normal;
}

.nav-links a {
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
}

.btn, .btn-glow, .btn-primary, .btn-lg, .mobile-menu-cta, .button-class {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

img, svg {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
}

/* DEBUG: Uncomment to outline all elements for overflow debugging */
/* * { outline: 1px solid red !important; } */
/* ================================================================
   ProtectIQ — Complete Redesign
   Inspired by SafetyDetectives · Motion-Rich · Modern · Clean
   ================================================================ */

/* ===== CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ===== */
:root {
  /* Brand */
  --primary: #4f46e5;
  --primary-light: #6366f1;
  --primary-lighter: #818cf8;
  --primary-dark: #3730a3;
  --primary-bg: #eef2ff;
  --accent: #06b6d4;
  --accent-light: #22d3ee;

  /* Scores */
  --score-excellent: #0d9e6c;
  --score-excellent-bg: #ecfdf5;
  --score-good: #f59e0b;
  --score-good-bg: #fffbeb;
  --score-avg: #ef4444;

  /* Semantic aliases */
  --success: #10b981;
  --info: #3b82f6;
  --muted: #94a3b8;
  --stroke: #e2e8f0;
  --accent-soft: rgba(99,102,241,0.1);

  /* Surfaces */
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-alt: #f8fafc;
  --bg-section: #f1f5f9;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-raised: #ffffff;
  --border: #e2e8f0;
  --border-light: #f1f5f9;

  /* Text */
  --text: #0f172a;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --text-on-primary: #ffffff;

  /* Typography */
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Sizing */
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 8px rgba(15,23,42,0.06), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 12px 32px rgba(15,23,42,0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(79,70,229,0.15);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --duration: 0.3s;
  --duration-slow: 0.5s;
}

/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-padding-top: 80px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--duration) var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--text); }
strong { font-weight: 600; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); border: 0; }
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* ===== SCROLL-REVEAL & MOTION ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(36px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-36px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(36px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes floatSlow {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  33% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(1deg); }
  66% { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-1deg); }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes pulseSoft {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes slideDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes gradientMove {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes barFill {
  from { width: 0; }
  to { width: var(--pct, 0%); }
}
@keyframes checkDraw {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 20; }
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
@keyframes ripple {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.35; }
  100% { transform: scale(3); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes borderGlow {
  0%, 100% { border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.15); }
  50% { border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.35); }
}
@keyframes typewriter {
  from { width: 0; }
  to { width: 100%; }
}
@keyframes scoreCount {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5) rotate(-10deg); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* ===== SKIP LINK ===== */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  z-index: 10000;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: top var(--duration);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 16px; }

/* ================================================================
   NAVIGATION — Glassmorphic Sticky
   ================================================================ */
.top-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.6);
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease), background var(--duration);
  animation: fadeInDown 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.top-nav.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 68px;
  height: auto;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-inner {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
  }
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }
.brand-icon { display: flex; align-items: center; transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease-spring); }
.brand:hover .brand-icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); }
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.brand-accent { color: var(--primary); }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  margin: 0;
}
.nav-links li a {
  padding: 0 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links li a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.nav-links li a:hover,
.nav-links li a.nav-active {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-bg);
}
.nav-links li a:hover::after,
.nav-links li a.nav-active::after {
  width: calc(100% - 32px);
}

/* Mobile nav */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.hamburger-line {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.mobile-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}
.mobile-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0);
}
.mobile-menu-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}
.mobile-menu-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  top: 68px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 24px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu-overlay.active { display: block; animation: fadeInDown 0.35s var(--ease); }
.mobile-menu-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 16px;
}
.mobile-menu-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--duration);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.mobile-menu-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary-bg);
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.mobile-menu-cta {
  margin-top: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .desktop-nav { display: none !important; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex !important; z-index: 1002; }
  .mobile-menu-overlay { display: block; position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100vw; height: 100vh; z-index: 1001; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(24px); padding: 24px; overflow-y: auto; }
  .mobile-menu-overlay:not(.active) { display: none !important; }
}
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .desktop-nav { display: flex !important; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: none !important; }
  .mobile-menu-overlay { display: none !important; }
}

/* ===== BREADCRUMB ===== */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb li + li::before {
  content: '›';
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.breadcrumb [aria-current] { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ================================================================
   CATEGORY HERO — Apple-style cinematic fullscreen
   ================================================================ */
.cat-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 24px 80px;
}
.cat-hero .hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, #1e1b4b 0%, #0a0a1a 60%, #000 100%);
}
.cat-hero .orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cat-hero .orb-1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.35), transparent 70%);
  top: 10%; left: 15%;
  animation: orbMove1 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cat-hero .orb-2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,132,252,0.3), transparent 70%);
  top: 30%; right: 10%;
  animation: orbMove2 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cat-hero .orb-3 {
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,211,238,0.25), transparent 70%);
  bottom: 10%; left: 40%;
  animation: orbMove3 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes orbMove1 { 0% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 33% { transform: translate(60px,-40px) scale(1.1); } 66% { transform: translate(-30px,50px) scale(0.95); } 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } }
@keyframes orbMove2 { 0% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 33% { transform: translate(-50px,30px) scale(1.05); } 66% { transform: translate(40px,-60px) scale(0.9); } 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } }
@keyframes orbMove3 { 0% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 33% { transform: translate(30px,60px) scale(1.15); } 66% { transform: translate(-60px,-20px) scale(0.85); } 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } }
.cat-hero .hero-noise {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.cat-hero .hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Eyebrow */
.cat-hero .hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: catHeroFadeUp 0.8s 0.2s forwards;
}
@keyframes catHeroFadeUp { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
.cat-hero .live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #34d399;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(52,211,153,0.6);
}

/* Headline */
.cat-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: catHeroFadeUp 1s 0.4s forwards;
}
.cat-hero h1 .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #818cf8 0%, #c084fc 40%, #f472b6 70%, #22d3ee 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradientShift 6s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gradientShift { 0% { background-position:0% 50%; } 50% { background-position:100% 50%; } 100% { background-position:0% 50%; } }

/* Subtitle */
.cat-hero .hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: catHeroFadeUp 1s 0.6s forwards;
}

/* Actions */
.cat-hero .hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: catHeroFadeUp 1s 0.8s forwards;
}
.cat-hero .btn-glow {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #8b5cf6);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(99,102,241,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-hero .btn-glow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(99,102,241,0.55);
}
.cat-hero .btn-ghost {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.cat-hero .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ─── Podium — Top 3 ranking cards ─── */
.cat-hero .podium {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: catHeroFadeUp 1s 1s forwards;
}
.cat-hero .podium-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  min-width: 120px;
}
.cat-hero .podium-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(129,140,248,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
}
.cat-hero .podium-card.featured {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(129,140,248,0.35);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
}
.cat-hero .podium-card.featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-8px);
}
.cat-hero .podium-crown {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
  line-height: 1;
}
.cat-hero .podium-rank {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(129,140,248,0.9);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.cat-hero .podium-logo {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.cat-hero .podium-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
.cat-hero .podium-score {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #34d399;
  line-height: 1;
}
.cat-hero .podium-score.gold {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

/* ─── Metrics bar ─── */
.cat-hero .hero-metrics {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: catHeroFadeUp 1s 1.2s forwards;
}
.cat-hero .hero-metric {
  text-align: center;
}
.cat-hero .metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}
.cat-hero .metric-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  display: block;
}

/* Scroll hint */
.cat-hero .scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: heroFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-12px); } }
.cat-hero .scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cat-hero { min-height: auto; padding: 100px 20px 60px; }
  .cat-hero .podium { gap: 10px; }
  .cat-hero .podium-card { min-width: 90px; padding: 16px 14px; }
  .cat-hero .podium-card.featured { padding: 20px 18px; transform: scale(1.05); }
  .cat-hero .podium-card.featured:hover { transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-6px); }
  .cat-hero .hero-metrics { gap: 28px; }
  .cat-hero .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cat-hero .podium-card { min-width: 80px; padding: 14px 10px; }
  .cat-hero .podium-logo { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .cat-hero .podium-score { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .cat-hero .hero-metrics { gap: 20px; }
  .cat-hero .metric-val { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

/* ================================================================
   HERO — Immersive Dark with Animated Layers (legacy)
   ================================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 50%, #312e81 100%);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Animated texture layers */
.hero-noise {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(99,102,241,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 40%, black 20%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 40%, black 20%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulseSoft 10s infinite var(--ease);
}
.hero-glow-1 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.25), transparent 70%);
  top: -150px; right: -100px;
}
.hero-glow-2 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.2), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px; left: -100px;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}
.hero-gradient-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary-lighter), var(--accent-light), var(--primary-lighter), transparent);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  animation: gradientMove 4s linear infinite;
}
.hero-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.particle {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(129,140,248,0.45);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: float 8s infinite;
}
.p1 { width: 5px; height: 5px; top: 12%; left: 8%; animation-delay: 0s; animation-duration: 7s; }
.p2 { width: 3px; height: 3px; top: 22%; right: 18%; animation-delay: -1.2s; animation-duration: 6s; }
.p3 { width: 4px; height: 4px; top: 55%; left: 25%; animation-delay: -2.5s; animation-duration: 9s; }
.p4 { width: 6px; height: 6px; top: 65%; right: 12%; animation-delay: -3.3s; animation-duration: 8s; }
.p5 { width: 3px; height: 3px; top: 38%; left: 55%; animation-delay: -1.8s; animation-duration: 7s; }
.p6 { width: 4px; height: 4px; top: 78%; left: 65%; animation-delay: -4.2s; animation-duration: 10s; }

/* Hero layout */
.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 72px 24px 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Hero copy — left side */
.hero-copy { animation: fadeInLeft 0.7s var(--ease) 0.15s both; }
.hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129,140,248,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #c7d2fe;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.chip-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: #34d399;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(52,211,153,0.5);
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.hero-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #818cf8 0%, #c084fc 40%, #22d3ee 80%, #818cf8 100%);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradientMove 6s ease infinite;
}
.hero-muted-text {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.65em;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-highlight-text {
  color: #a5b4fc;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hero pills grid */
.hero-pills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.hero-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.hero-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(129,140,248,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
}
.hero-pill svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--primary-lighter); }

/* Hero buttons */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: width 0.5s, height 0.5s, top 0.3s, left 0.3s;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.btn:active::before {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
}
.btn-primary, .btn-hero-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(79,70,229,0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-hero-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(79,70,229,0.45);
}
.btn-ghost, .btn-hero-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #c7d2fe !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.btn-ghost:hover, .btn-hero-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-ghost-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: #c7d2fe !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.btn-ghost-dark:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff !important;
}
.btn-lg { padding: 15px 32px; font-size: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }

/* Hero visual — right side */
.hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: fadeInRight 0.7s var(--ease) 0.3s both;
}
.hero-dashboard {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.dashboard-shield {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.shield-aura {
  position: absolute;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.25), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseSoft 4s infinite var(--ease);
}
.shield-svg {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 32px rgba(99,102,241,0.35));
  animation: floatSlow 5s infinite var(--ease);
}
.shield-check {
  stroke-dasharray: 20;
  stroke-dashoffset: 20;
  animation: checkDraw 1.2s var(--ease) 0.8s forwards;
}
.shield-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border: 1px solid rgba(129,140,248,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.shield-ring-1 {
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  animation: spin 25s linear infinite;
  border-style: dashed;
  border-color: rgba(129,140,248,0.08);
}
.shield-ring-2 {
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  animation: spin 40s linear infinite reverse;
  border-color: rgba(129,140,248,0.05);
}

/* Hero rank cards */
.hero-rank-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.hero-rank-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  min-width: 105px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.5s var(--ease) both;
}
.hero-rank-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.hero-rank-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.hero-rank-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
.hero-rank-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(129,140,248,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
}
.hero-rank-featured {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.15) !important;
  border-color: rgba(129,140,248,0.4) !important;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
}
.hero-rank-featured:hover { transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-6px); }
.hero-rank-crown { font-size: 1.4rem; filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3)); }
.hero-rank-num { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-lighter); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.hero-rank-logo {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.hero-rank-card:hover .hero-rank-logo { transform: scale(1.1); }
.hero-rank-name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: #e2e8f0; }
.hero-rank-score {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #34d399;
  animation: scoreCount 0.5s var(--ease-spring) both;
}
.hero-rank-score-gold { color: #fbbf24; }

/* Logo BG colors */
.bitdefender-bg { background: #ED1C24; }
.norton-bg { background: #FFC300; }
.kaspersky-bg { background: #006D5C; }
.mcafee-bg { background: #C8202F; }
.avast-bg { background: #FF7900; }
.eset-bg { background: #1A6EBF; }
.trendmicro-bg { background: #D71920; }
.malwarebytes-bg { background: #00A8E0; }
.avira-bg { background: #CF0A2C; }
.defender-bg { background: #0078D4; }

/* Trust strip */
.hero-bottom-strip {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 18px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.hero-bottom-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.hero-stat {
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--duration);
}
.hero-stat:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }
.hero-stat-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.hero-stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #475569;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.hero-stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; padding: 48px 24px 32px; }
  .hero-copy { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-subtitle { margin: 0 auto 24px; }
  .hero-pills-grid { max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-visual { margin-top: 24px; }
  .hero-bottom-inner { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .hero-bottom-label { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-inner { padding: 36px 16px 24px; }
  .hero-pills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-rank-row { gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-rank-card { min-width: 85px; padding: 12px 12px; }
  .hero-rank-featured { padding: 14px 14px; }
  .hero-stats-row { gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTIONS — Common
   ================================================================ */
.section {
  padding: 72px 80px;
}
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s var(--ease) both;
}
.section-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  background: var(--primary-bg);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.section-subtitle a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.section-subtitle a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ===== INTRO ===== */
.intro-content {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding-top: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.intro-text {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.intro-text p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.intro-text a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
  transition: text-decoration-color var(--duration);
}
.intro-text a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--primary); }

/* ================================================================
   QUICK RANKINGS BAR
   ================================================================ */
.quick-rankings {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 28px 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--border) transparent;
}
.quick-rankings::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 6px; }
.quick-rankings::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.quick-rankings::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--border); border-radius: 3px; }
.qr-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.qr-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.qr-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  min-width: 220px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.qr-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.04), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration);
}
.qr-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.qr-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-lighter);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.qr-rank {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-bg);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  transition: all var(--duration);
}
.qr-item:hover .qr-rank {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.qr-logo {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.qr-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.qr-info strong { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text); white-space: nowrap; }
.qr-score { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.78rem; }
.score-num { font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.score-label {
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.score-label.excellent { background: var(--score-excellent-bg); color: var(--score-excellent); }
.score-label.good { background: var(--score-good-bg); color: var(--score-good); }
.qr-price { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ================================================================
   METHODOLOGY — How We Tested
   ================================================================ */
.test-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.test-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: all var(--duration-slow) var(--ease);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.5s var(--ease) both;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.test-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.test-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.test-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.test-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.test-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.test-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.test-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-lighter);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.test-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79,70,229,0.25);
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease-spring);
}
.test-card:hover .test-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.test-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.test-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ================================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ================================================================ */
.comparison-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s var(--ease) both;
  padding-left: 80px;
  padding-right: 80px;
}

.legal-page .comparison-table-wrap.legal-content {
  padding-top: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.comparison-table thead {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b);
  color: #fff;
}
.comparison-table th {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.comparison-table tbody tr {
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.04);
}
.table-row-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.06), rgba(79,70,229,0.02)) !important;
  position: relative;
}
.table-row-featured td:first-child {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
}
.table-rank {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: var(--bg-section);
  color: var(--text);
}
.table-rank.best {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}
.table-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.table-logo {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.table-logo.bitdefender { background: #ED1C24; }
.table-logo.norton { background: #FFC300; }
.table-logo.kaspersky { background: #006D5C; }
.table-logo.mcafee { background: #C8202F; }
.table-logo.avast { background: #FF7900; }
.table-logo.eset { background: #1A6EBF; }
.table-logo.trendmicro { background: #D71920; }
.table-logo.malwarebytes { background: #00A8E0; }
.table-logo.avira { background: #CF0A2C; }
.table-logo.defender { background: #0078D4; }

/* Keep brand colors true to their source favicon/logo by using neutral chips. */
.hero-rank-logo,
.qr-logo,
.table-logo,
.product-logo-sd {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.table-score {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.table-score.excellent { background: var(--score-excellent-bg); color: var(--score-excellent); }
.table-score.good { background: var(--score-good-bg); color: var(--score-good); }
.table-price { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.table-price small { font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-muted); }
.table-check { color: var(--score-excellent); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.table-miss { color: #d1d5db; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.table-link {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.table-link:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateX(2px); }

/* ================================================================
   UPDATED BAR
   ================================================================ */
.updated-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: var(--primary-bg);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  animation: fadeInLeft 0.5s var(--ease) both;
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,0.15);
}
.updated-bar svg { color: var(--primary); }

/* ================================================================
   PRODUCT CARDS — SafetyDetectives-Inspired
   ================================================================ */
.product-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s var(--ease) both;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
}
.product-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, rgba(79,70,229,0.2), transparent 60%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.product-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.product-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Card grid layout */
.card-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px 170px 1fr 210px;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Rank bar */
.card-rank-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card-rank-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent 50%);
}
.rank-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Left column */
.card-col-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 28px 16px;
  gap: 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.editors-pick-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245,158,11,0.3);
  animation: pulseSoft 3s infinite;
}
.product-logo-sd {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease-spring);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.product-card:hover .product-logo-sd {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.product-brand-sd {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Mid column */
.card-col-mid {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.coupon-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fde68a 50%, #fef3c7 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #92400e;
  width: fit-content;
  animation: shimmer 4s infinite linear;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.2);
}
.coupon-code {
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'SF Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}
.feature-list-sd {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.feature-list-sd li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding-left: 24px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: color var(--duration);
}
.feature-list-sd li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--score-excellent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.feature-list-sd li:hover { color: var(--text); }

/* Right column */
.card-col-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  gap: 14px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-alt), #fff);
}
.social-proof-box {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: rgba(79,70,229,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,0.08);
}
.score-display { text-align: center; }
.score-big {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--score-excellent);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease-spring);
}
.product-card:hover .score-big { transform: scale(1.08); }
.stars-row {
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.btn-visit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #10b981);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5,150,105,0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.btn-visit::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -50%;
  width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s;
}
.btn-visit:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
.btn-visit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(5,150,105,0.4);
}
.ai-rating-link {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--duration);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.ai-rating-link:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Features section */
.features-section {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}
.feature-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.feature-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.feature-tag:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.feature-tag.included {
  background: var(--score-excellent-bg);
  color: var(--score-excellent);
  border-color: rgba(13,158,108,0.15);
}
.feature-tag.not-included {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #ef4444;
  border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.15);
}
.tag-icon { font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* Review body */
.review-body {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.review-body p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.review-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Category score bars */
.category-scores {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.cat-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr 80px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.cat-row span:first-child { color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 500; }
.cat-row span:last-child { text-align: right; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.bar-track {
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-section);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light), var(--accent));
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: var(--pct, 0%);
  animation: barFill 1.4s var(--ease) both;
  position: relative;
}
.bar-fill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 20px; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4));
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}

/* Bottom line */
.bottom-line {
  padding: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.03), transparent);
  position: relative;
}
.bottom-line::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}
.bottom-line-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.bottom-line p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.read-review {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.read-review:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateX(6px); }
.read-review::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform var(--duration);
}
.read-review:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Responsive product cards */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .card-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr;
  }
  .card-rank-bar { grid-row: 1 / 3; }
  .card-col-left {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    grid-column: 2;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .product-logo-sd { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .card-col-mid {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .card-col-right {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .score-big { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .btn-visit { width: auto; min-width: 180px; }
  .cat-row { grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr 65px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .card-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-rank-bar {
    grid-row: auto;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .card-rank-bar::before {
    content: 'Rank';
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
  .rank-number { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .card-col-left { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); grid-column: 1; }
  .card-col-right { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn-visit { width: 100%; }
  .cat-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; }
  .cat-row span:last-child { text-align: left; }
  .features-section { padding: 14px 16px; }
  .review-body { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .category-scores { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .bottom-line { padding: 20px 16px 20px 20px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   CONCLUSION
   ================================================================ */
.conclusion-body {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.conclusion-body p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.conclusion-body a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.conclusion-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.conclusion-actions .btn-primary {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}
.conclusion-actions .btn-ghost {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.conclusion-actions .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--primary-bg);
}

/* ================================================================
   BLOG
   ================================================================ */
.blog-section {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.blog-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  text-align: left;
}
.blog-header-row .section-chip { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-header-row .section-title { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.blog-header-row .section-subtitle { max-width: none; }
.blog-header-row .btn-ghost {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Blog page aligned to homepage visual system with editorial flow */
.blog-main-page.section {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width) !important;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px clamp(24px, 5vw, 80px) 72px;
}

.blog-main-page .premium-blog-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.blog-main-page .premium-blog-header .section-subtitle {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-hero-visual {
  margin: 22px auto 6px;
  max-width: 980px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef2ff, #ecfeff);
}

.blog-hero-visual img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.blog-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.blog-trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface);
}

.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 1.25fr) minmax(180px, auto) 1.5fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f8fafc);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .premium-search,
.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .blog-sort-select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0 14px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--duration) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .premium-search::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .premium-search:focus,
.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .blog-sort-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-lighter);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18);
}

.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .blog-sort-select {
  min-width: 160px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .blog-filter-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .blog-filter-btn {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: 999px;
  min-height: 36px;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease), border-color var(--duration) var(--ease), background var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .blog-filter-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.5);
  background: var(--primary-bg);
}

.blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .blog-filter-btn.active {
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.95);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #8b5cf6);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
}

.featured-article {
  display: none;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 180% at 0% 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0) 50%),
    linear-gradient(130deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--duration-slow) var(--ease);
}

.featured-article::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.featured-article.show {
  display: block;
}

.featured-article:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.featured-article h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.featured-article p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.featured-article .section-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.featured-article .blog-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.featured-article .blog-meta-row span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.featured-article .blog-meta-row span::before {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.featured-article .blog-meta-row span:first-child::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--success);
}

.featured-article .blog-read-link {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: white !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.featured-article .blog-read-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.4);
}

.featured-article-media {
  display: block;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease);
}

.featured-article-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease);
}

.featured-article:hover .featured-article-media {
  transform: scale(1.01);
}

.featured-article:hover .featured-article-media img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.blog-content-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(260px, 0.95fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}

.blog-list-heading {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin: 8px 0 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.blog-section #homeBlogGrid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.blog-section #homeBlogGrid .blog-card {
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.45s var(--ease) both;
}

.blog-card-media {
  display: block;
  margin: -22px -22px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}

.blog-card-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Home blog cards: keep image compact so title/excerpt remain dominant */
.blog-section #homeBlogGrid .blog-card-media {
  max-height: 220px;
}

.blog-section #homeBlogGrid .blog-card-media img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 220px !important;
  max-height: 220px !important;
  aspect-ratio: auto !important;
  object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .blog-section #homeBlogGrid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
}

.blog-card .section-chip {
  width: fit-content;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.32;
}

.blog-card h3 a {
  color: var(--text);
}

.blog-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.blog-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-read-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.blog-read-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.featured-article .blog-read-link {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: white !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.featured-article .blog-read-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.4);
}

.blog-content-aside {
  position: sticky;
  top: 88px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.blog-aside-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.blog-aside-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.aside-post-list,
.aside-category-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.aside-post-list li a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.aside-post-list li span {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.aside-category-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.aside-category-btn:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-bg);
}

.blog-aside-newsletter p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-post-cover {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.blog-post-cover img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .blog-main-page .premium-toolbar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .blog-main-page .premium-toolbar .blog-filter-row {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .blog-content-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-content-aside {
    position: static;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .blog-main-page.section {
    padding: 36px clamp(16px, 6vw, 24px) 56px;
  }

  .blog-section #homeBlogGrid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-section #homeBlogGrid .blog-card-media {
    max-height: 180px;
  }

  .blog-section #homeBlogGrid .blog-card-media img {
    height: 180px !important;
    max-height: 180px !important;
  }

  .blog-hero-visual {
    margin-top: 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .blog-main-page .premium-toolbar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .featured-article {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .featured-article h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .featured-article p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .featured-article .blog-meta-row {
    gap: 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .blog-content-aside {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   FAQ — Smooth Accordion
   ================================================================ */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(79,70,229,0.2); }
.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--primary-lighter);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.faq-item summary {
  padding: 20px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  list-style: none;
  transition: all var(--duration);
  gap: 16px;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: '';
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--text-muted);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(-135deg);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.faq-item[open] summary { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 28px 24px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  animation: slideDown 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.faq-answer a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }

/* ================================================================
   FINAL CTA — Dramatic Dark
   ================================================================ */
.final-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0f172a, #1e1b4b 50%, #312e81);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.final-cta-inner {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.final-cta-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(99,102,241,0.2), transparent 70%);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: pulseSoft 8s infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.final-cta-chip {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.2) !important;
  color: #c7d2fe !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(129,140,248,0.25);
}
.final-cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.final-cta-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #64748b;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.final-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.final-cta-trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #475569;
}
.final-cta-trust span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }

/* ================================================================
   METHODOLOGY CARDS
   ================================================================ */
.methodology-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.method-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: all var(--duration-slow) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.method-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.method-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.method-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-lighter);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.method-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-lighter), var(--accent-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.method-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.method-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Hero trust card & rank badge */
.hero-trust-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-rank-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245,158,11,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Final CTA — ensure light text on dark background */
.final-cta-section h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.final-cta-section p {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* ================================================================
   CONTACT
   ================================================================ */
.contact-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-card,
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration);
}
.contact-form-card:hover,
.contact-info-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.contact-form-card h3,
.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contact-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-field input,
.contact-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  transition: all var(--duration);
  outline: none;
  color: var(--text);
}
.contact-field input:focus,
.contact-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(79,70,229,0.08);
  background: #fff;
}
.contact-field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.contact-send-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-send-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -50%;
  width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s;
}
.contact-send-btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
.contact-send-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.35);
}
.contact-form-status {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--score-excellent);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-email-box {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.contact-email-box strong { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.contact-email-box a { font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; }
.contact-email-box span { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 4px; }
.contact-help-box h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-help-box p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }
.contact-help-box .btn { margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ================================================================
   FOOTER — Clean Dark
   ================================================================ */
.footer {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #64748b;
  padding-top: 64px;
}
.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-brand { animation: fadeInUp 0.5s var(--ease) both; }
.footer-brand .brand { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-brand .brand-name { color: #e2e8f0; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.65; color: #94a3b8; max-width: 320px; }
.footer-links h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.footer-links ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer-links a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--duration);
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: #c7d2fe; transform: translateX(4px); }
.footer-company-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 36px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-company-card h5 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-company-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-company-card a { color: var(--primary-lighter); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #334155;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer { padding-top: 48px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-company-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* ================================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ================================================================ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(79,70,229,0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.8);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  z-index: 50;
}
.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(79,70,229,0.45);
}

/* ================================================================
   REVIEW MODAL
   ================================================================ */
.review-modal-bg {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15,23,42,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.review-modal {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  animation: scaleIn 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.review-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  z-index: 1;
}
.review-modal-header h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.review-modal-close {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration);
  color: var(--text);
}
.review-modal-close:hover { background: #fee2e2; color: #ef4444; border-color: #fecaca; transform: rotate(90deg); }
.review-modal-body { padding: 28px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ================================================================
   INDEX.HTML LEGACY STYLES
   ================================================================ */
.header {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  backdrop-filter: none;
}
.header .container.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-left: 48px;
  padding-right: 48px;
}
.header .logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.header .logo span { color: var(--primary-lighter); }
.header nav { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.header nav a { color: #94a3b8; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.94rem; transition: color var(--duration); }
.header nav a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* index hero */
section.hero { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f172a, #1e1b4b, #312e81); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
section.hero .hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 72px 0;
}
section.hero h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.15; }
section.hero p { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; }
section.hero .badges { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin: 18px 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
section.hero .badges span {
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129,140,248,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #c7d2fe;
  font-weight: 500;
}
section.hero .cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin: 28px 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
section.hero .btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--duration);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(79,70,229,0.35);
}
section.hero .btn.primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(79,70,229,0.4); }
section.hero .btn.secondary {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #c7d2fe;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  transition: all var(--duration);
}
section.hero .btn.secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #fff; }
section.hero .logos { display: flex; gap: 24px; margin-top: 32px; opacity: 0.3; flex-wrap: wrap; }
section.hero .logos img { height: 20px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }

.top3 {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.top3 h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 18px; color: #e2e8f0; }
.top3-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: all var(--duration);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.top3-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.top3-card.best {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129,140,248,0.3);
}
.top3-card .rank {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.82rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.top3-card .name { color: #e2e8f0; font-weight: 600; }
.top3-card .score { color: #34d399; font-weight: 700; }
.top3-card .btn.small {
  margin-left: auto;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--duration);
}
.top3-card .btn.small:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79,70,229,0.3); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section.hero .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; padding: 48px 0; }
  section.hero .badges { justify-content: center; }
  section.hero .cta { justify-content: center; }
  section.hero .logos { justify-content: center; }
  section.hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
}

/* Rank cards */
.rank-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.5s var(--ease) both;
}
.rank-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.rank-card.best {
  border-color: var(--primary-lighter);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(79,70,229,0.04), transparent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.rank-card .left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.rank-card .rank {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
}
.rank-card .middle { flex: 1; }
.rank-card .middle h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.rank-card .score { color: var(--score-excellent); font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.rank-card .middle ul { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-secondary); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.rank-card .right { flex-shrink: 0; }
.rank-card .right .btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--duration);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(79,70,229,0.25);
}
.rank-card .right .btn.primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(79,70,229,0.35); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .rank-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 16px; padding: 20px; }
  .rank-card .left { justify-content: center; }
  .rank-card .right { width: 100%; }
  .rank-card .right .btn.primary { width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Simple table */
.section.alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.table th {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.table td {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: background var(--duration);
}
.table tr:hover td { background: rgba(79,70,229,0.03); }
.table tr.best { background: rgba(79,70,229,0.05); }
.table .btn.small {
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--duration);
}
.table .btn.small:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79,70,229,0.3); }
.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.trust-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.trust-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--primary-lighter); }
.trust-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 400; margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.testimonial {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 36px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 24px auto 0;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; left: 24px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--primary-lighter);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Simple footer */
footer.footer {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #475569;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* ================================================================
   SD-HEADER STYLES
   ================================================================ */
.sd-header {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #e0e0e0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.sd-header-top { background: #0f172a; min-height: 56px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.brand-logo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; color: #fff; font-weight: bold;
}
.brand-text { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.sd-nav { gap: 2rem; display: flex; }
.nav-link {
  color: #94a3b8;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link:focus { color: #e2e8f0; outline: none; }
.sd-header-controls { gap: 1rem; display: flex; }
.icon-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.icon-btn:hover, .icon-btn:focus { color: #e2e8f0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.sd-header-disclosure {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.disclosure-link { color: #475569; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 0.88rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.disclosure-link:hover, .disclosure-link:focus { color: var(--primary-lighter); }

/* Trust badges */
.trust-badges-section { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 12px 0; }
.badge-trust {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin: 0 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ================================================================
   EDITORIAL STANDARDS
   ================================================================ */
.editorial-standards {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.editorial-standards h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.editorial-standards p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.65; }
.editorial-standards a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }

/* ================================================================
   VPN & REVIEW/COMPARE PAGES
   ================================================================ */
.vpn-hero { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f172a, #1e1b4b, #312e81); }
.review-hero { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f172a, #1e293b); color: #fff; padding: 56px 0; }
.review-header { text-align: center; }
.review-content { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 48px 24px; }
.review-content h2 { margin: 36px 0 16px; }
.review-content p { color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.review-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 84px; }
.compare-hero { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f172a, #1e293b); color: #fff; padding: 56px 0; }
.vs-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

/* ================================================================
   MEGA MENU
   ================================================================ */
.nav-mega-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  z-index: 100;
  animation: slideDown 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-mega-menu.active { display: block; }
.top-picks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.top-pick-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--duration);
}
.top-pick-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary-lighter); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.vpn-logo img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.vpn-content { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

/* ================================================================
   UTILITIES
   ================================================================ */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gap-2 { gap: 0.5rem; }
.gap-4 { gap: 1rem; }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.w-full { width: 100%; }
.hidden { display: none !important; }
.auto-year, .auto-month-year { /* dynamic text filled by JS */ }

/* ================================================================
   PRINT
   ================================================================ */
@media print {
  .top-nav, .mobile-menu-overlay, .back-to-top, .final-cta-section,
  .hero-particles, .hero-noise, .hero-grid-bg, .hero-glow,
  .hero-gradient-line, .shield-aura, .shield-ring { display: none !important; }
  body { color: #000; background: #fff; }
  .hero { background: #1e293b !important; }
  .product-card { break-inside: avoid; }
}

/* ================================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ================================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}