/* ==========================================================================
   EuroMatchSingle - Fresh Coastal Modern & High-Converting Product UI
   Design tokens + full responsive system
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Palette */
    --navy: #0F172A;
    --navy-2: #16223C;
    --ocean: #1E40AF;
    --ocean-deep: #17348F;
    --ocean-soft: #3B5FD1;
    --orange: #EA580C;
    --orange-deep: #C2410C;
    --terracotta: #D06A3F;
    --terracotta-deep: #B4532C;
    --ice: #EFF6FF;
    --ice-2: #DEEBFC;
    --border: #BFDBFE;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --cream: #FAF4E9;
    --cream-2: #F3E9D8;
    --gold: #C9A34E;
    --gold-soft: #E4CB92;
    --ink: #17233B;
    --ink-muted: #4A5A78;

    /* Typography */
    --font-head: 'Syne', 'Trebuchet MS', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Outfit', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;

    --fs-h1: clamp(2rem, 1.35rem + 2.8vw, 3.5rem);
    --fs-h2: clamp(1.5rem, 1.12rem + 1.7vw, 2.4rem);
    --fs-h3: clamp(1.12rem, 1rem + 0.55vw, 1.4rem);
    --fs-body: clamp(1rem, 0.97rem + 0.15vw, 1.075rem);
    --fs-small: 0.9rem;

    /* Layout */
    --wrap: 1200px;
    --wrap-narrow: 880px;
    --gutter: clamp(1rem, 0.6rem + 1.8vw, 2.25rem);
    --sec-pad: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4.5vw, 6rem);
    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 26px;
    --arch: 999px 999px 18px 18px;

    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
    --shadow-lg: 0 26px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);

    --header-h: 68px;
}

/* ============================================
   RESET / SAFETY
   ============================================ */
*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

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

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

pre, code, .code-block, [class*="code"] { max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; }
pre code, .code-block code { display: block; min-width: 0; }

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

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

details { height: fit-content; }

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

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

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    }
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--ice);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-body);
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.16;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 0.55em;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); font-weight: 600; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1.1em; padding-left: 1.15rem; }

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

:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--orange);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

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

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

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

.section { padding-block: var(--sec-pad); position: relative; }
.section--ice { background: var(--ice); }
.section--white { background: var(--white); }
.section--cream {
    background:
        radial-gradient(120% 90% at 15% 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.85), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--cream-2) 100%);
}
.section--paper {
    background: var(--cream);
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 22%, rgba(201,163,78,0.10) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 72% 65%, rgba(15,23,42,0.05) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        linear-gradient(150deg, #FBF6EC 0%, #F2E7D4 100%);
    background-size: 140px 140px, 190px 190px, 100% 100%;
}
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); color: #E8EEFA; }
.section--navy h2, .section--navy h3 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.section--ocean { background: var(--ocean); color: #EAF1FF; }
.section--ocean h2, .section--ocean h3 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.section--orange { background: var(--orange-deep); color: #FFFFFF; }
.section--orange h2, .section--orange h3 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.section--terracotta { background: var(--terracotta-deep); color: #FFFFFF; }
.section--terracotta h2, .section--terracotta h3 { color: #FFFFFF; }

/* ============================================
   HEADER
   ============================================ */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 90;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.site-header__inner {
    max-width: var(--wrap);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 0.55rem var(--gutter);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    min-height: var(--header-h);
}

.site-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--navy);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-brand__mark { width: 38px; height: 38px; object-fit: contain; }
.site-brand__text {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.95rem + 0.5vw, 1.3rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    background: var(--ice);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle__bar {
    display: block;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

.header-actions { display: none; }

/* Mobile drawer */
.site-nav {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 100%;
    height: calc(100dvh - 100%);
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.28s ease, visibility 0.28s ease;
}
.site-nav.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.site-nav__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.75rem var(--gutter) 3rem;
}
.site-nav__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ice-2); }
.site-nav__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.site-nav__chev { transition: transform 0.22s ease; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--orange); }
.site-nav__disclosure[aria-expanded="true"] .site-nav__chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.site-nav__dropdown { display: none; padding: 0 0 0.9rem; }
.site-nav__dropdown.is-open { display: block; }
.dropdown-group + .dropdown-group { margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.dropdown-group__title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-deep);
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.dropdown-group ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.dropdown-group a {
    display: block;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.dropdown-group a:hover,
.dropdown-group a:focus-visible { background: var(--ice); color: var(--ocean-deep); }

.site-nav__item--cta { border-bottom: 0; padding-top: 1rem; }
.site-nav__item--cta .nav-cta { width: 100%; }

body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS / PILLS
   ============================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--orange) 0%, var(--orange-deep) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.32);
}
.btn--primary:hover { color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.42); }
.btn--secondary {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--ocean-deep);
    border-color: var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn--secondary:hover { color: var(--ocean-deep); border-color: var(--ocean); }
.btn--navy { background: var(--ocean); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.3); }
.btn--navy:hover { color: #fff; }
.btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.btn--sm { min-height: 44px; padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem; font-size: 0.94rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 0.95rem 2rem; font-size: 1.06rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

.pill-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--orange-deep);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.pill-link:hover { background: var(--terracotta-deep); color: #fff; }

.text-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ocean-deep);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
}

/* Trust pills */
.trust-pills {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.trust-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.42rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.trust-pill__dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-pills--dark .trust-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(201, 163, 78, 0.65);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.section--orange .trust-pills--dark .trust-pill,
.section--terracotta .trust-pills--dark .trust-pill { background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28); }

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADING
   ============================================ */
.sec-head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem); }
.sec-head--center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; max-width: 780px; }
.sec-head--left { text-align: left; }
.sec-head__kicker {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-deep);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.section--navy .sec-head__kicker,
.section--ocean .sec-head__kicker { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.section--orange .sec-head__kicker,
.section--terracotta .sec-head__kicker { color: #FFFFFF; }
.sec-head__title { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; text-transform: none; }
.sec-head__rule {
    display: block;
    width: 74px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--orange) 100%);
    margin: 0.4rem 0 1rem;
}
.sec-head--center .sec-head__rule { margin-inline: auto; }
.sec-head__intro { color: var(--ink-muted); margin: 0; }
.section--navy .sec-head__intro,
.section--ocean .sec-head__intro,
.section--orange .sec-head__intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.section--terracotta .sec-head__intro { color: #FFFFFF; }

/* ============================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================ */
.crumbs {
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--ice);
}
.crumbs__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0.7rem var(--gutter);
    max-width: var(--wrap);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.crumbs__item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.crumbs__item a {
    color: var(--ocean-deep);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--white);
}
.crumbs__item a:hover { border-color: var(--ocean); }
.crumbs__item [aria-current] { color: var(--ink-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.crumbs__sep { color: var(--orange); font-weight: 700; }

/* ============================================
   ARCH FRAME (signature motif)
   ============================================ */
.arch-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--arch);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    background: var(--cream);
}
.arch-frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 7px;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 12px 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.arch-frame > img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
}

.arch-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12% -8% 6% -8%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%, rgba(59, 95, 209, 0.28), rgba(239, 246, 255, 0) 68%);
    filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================
   HERO (two-column premium)
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: clamp(2.25rem, 1.4rem + 3.5vw, 4.5rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(90% 70% at 88% 8%, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.55), transparent 62%),
        linear-gradient(170deg, var(--ice) 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
}
.hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 3vw, 3.25rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.hero__copy > p:first-of-type { font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.hero__kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.1);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
    color: var(--orange-deep);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.hero__media { position: relative; }
.hero__media .arch-frame { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }

.hero-stats {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.hero-stats__item {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hero-stats__value {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ocean-deep);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-stats__label { margin: 0; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

/* Hero split - copy column + arch-masked media column */
.hero--split { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10% -10% -10% -10%;
    background: radial-gradient(55% 55% at 22% 35%, rgba(239,246,255,0.9), rgba(239,246,255,0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero-ribbon-deco {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.55;
}
.hero__inner--split { position: relative; z-index: 1; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.hero-arch {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 18px 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid var(--cream);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold), var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-arch::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -9px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--terracotta);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-arch__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Hero with photographic background */
.hero--photo { background: var(--navy); color: #EAF1FF; }
.hero--photo h1 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.hero--photo .hero__copy > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.94) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,0.78) 42%, rgba(15,23,42,0.25) 78%, rgba(15,23,42,0.1) 100%);
}
.hero--photo .hero-stats__item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-color: rgba(201,163,78,0.6);
}
.hero--photo .hero-stats__value { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.hero--photo .hero-stats__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86); }

/* ============================================
   ARCH ICON CARDS + RIBBON LAYER
   ============================================ */
.ribbon-wrap { position: relative; }
.ribbon-layer {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: none;
}
.ribbon-layer__glow { fill: none; stroke: rgba(234,88,12,0.28); stroke-width: 18; stroke-linecap: round; filter: blur(7px); }
.ribbon-layer__terracotta { fill: none; stroke: var(--terracotta); stroke-width: 9; stroke-linecap: round; }
.ribbon-layer__gold { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 7; stroke-linecap: round; }
.ribbon-layer__cream { fill: none; stroke: rgba(250,244,233,0.75); stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; }

.card-row {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 0.7rem + 1.5vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.arch-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.arch-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.arch-card__plate {
    position: relative;
    width: 92px;
    height: 108px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 12px 12px;
    background: var(--ocean);
    border: 3px solid var(--cream);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold), var(--shadow-sm);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--cream);
    --ico-accent: var(--orange);
}
.arch-card__title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.arch-card__text { color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.arch-card__link { font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.2em; }

.section--navy .arch-card,
.section--ocean .arch-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-color: rgba(191,219,254,0.4);
    color: #E8EEFA;
}
.section--navy .arch-card__text,
.section--ocean .arch-card__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }

/* ============================================
   STAT BAND
   ============================================ */
.stat-band {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 5rem);
    background: var(--navy);
    overflow: clip;
}
.stat-band__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.stat-band__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.72) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,0.82) 100%);
}
.stat-band__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(0.9rem, 0.5rem + 1.4vw, 1.75rem);
}
.stat-arch {
    background: var(--ocean-deep);
    border: 3px solid var(--cream);
    border-radius: 999px 999px 16px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold), var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 1.6rem 1rem 1.35rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    --ico-accent: var(--orange);
}
.stat-arch__ico { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--cream); }
.stat-arch__ico .ico { margin-inline: auto; display: block; }
.stat-arch__value {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.2rem + 1.2vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat-arch__label { margin: 0.2rem 0 0; font-size: 0.88rem; color: #D9E4FA; }
.stat-band__note { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* ============================================
   PROFILE CARDS
   ============================================ */
.profile-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(1rem, 0.6rem + 1.4vw, 1.75rem);
}
.profile-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px 999px 20px 20px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.55rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.profile-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.profile-card__frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 14px 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    aspect-ratio: 7 / 9;
}
.profile-card__frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 25%; }
.profile-card__pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    align-self: center;
    margin-top: -0.85rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ocean);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold-soft);
}
.profile-card__flag {
    width: 12px; height: 9px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--orange) 50%, var(--cream) 50%);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.profile-card__body {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.75rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.profile-card__label { margin: 0; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.profile-card__note { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-muted); flex: 1 1 auto; }

/* ============================================
   REGION TILES
   ============================================ */
.region-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 0.5rem + 1vw, 1.25rem);
}
.region-tile {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 14px 14px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(201,163,78,0.35), var(--shadow-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.region-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold), var(--shadow-md); }
.region-tile__frame { display: block; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; }
.region-tile__frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.region-tile__label {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
    background: var(--ocean);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
}
.region-tile:hover .region-tile__label { background: var(--ocean-deep); }

/* ============================================
   RELATED CATEGORY CARDS
   ============================================ */
.rel-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(1rem, 0.6rem + 1.4vw, 1.75rem);
    align-items: stretch;
}
.rel-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px 999px 20px 20px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.55rem 1.3rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}
.rel-card__frame {
    border-radius: 999px 999px 14px 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    aspect-ratio: 7 / 8;
}
.rel-card__frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.rel-card__body {
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.rel-card__title { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.rel-card__text { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-muted); flex: 1 1 auto; }

/* Related category "windows" onto a shared backdrop image */
.rel-window-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 0.7rem + 1.5vw, 2rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.rel-window {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
.rel-window__frame {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 18px 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    background-color: var(--cream);
}
.rel-window__frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 6px;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 12px 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.rel-window__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: 230% auto;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.rel-window--a .rel-window__bg { background-position: 8% 32%; }
.rel-window--b .rel-window__bg { background-position: 50% 40%; }
.rel-window--c .rel-window__bg { background-position: 92% 35%; }
.rel-window:hover .rel-window__bg { transform: scale(1.04); }
.rel-window__label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ocean);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.rel-window__title { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--navy); }
.rel-window__text { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

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

/* ============================================
   STORY / SUCCESS CARDS
   ============================================ */
.story-panel {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: clamp(28px, 6vw, 64px) clamp(28px, 6vw, 64px) 24px 24px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.6), var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2.4vw, 3rem);
}
.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 0.6rem + 1.4vw, 1.6rem);
    align-items: stretch;
}
.story-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 92px 1fr;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    align-items: start;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
}
.story-card__frame {
    border-radius: 999px 999px 10px 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}
.story-card__frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.story-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.story-card__title { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.story-card__text { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink); }
.story-card__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    --ico-accent: var(--gold);
}
.story-card__badge .ico { color: var(--navy); }

/* ============================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================ */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-block: 1rem; }
.timeline__list {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.timeline__step {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 0.35rem;
}
.timeline__badge {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 74px;
    height: 88px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 10px 10px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--ocean-deep);
    --ico-accent: var(--orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.timeline__node {
    display: block;
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(234,88,12,0.25);
}
.timeline__title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.timeline__text { margin: 0; font-size: 0.94rem; }
.section--navy .timeline__text, .section--ocean .timeline__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

/* Vertical timeline (blog checklists / legal steps) */
.vtimeline { position: relative; padding-left: 2.6rem; }
.vtimeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    width: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-soft) 100%);
}
.vtimeline__item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.vtimeline__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.6rem;
    top: 4px;
    width: 33px; height: 33px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ocean);
    border: 3px solid var(--cream);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold);
}
.vtimeline__item > h3 { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }

.vtimeline--numbered { counter-reset: step; }
.vtimeline--numbered .vtimeline__item {
    counter-increment: step;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}
.vtimeline--numbered .vtimeline__item::after {
    content: counter(step);
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.6rem;
    top: 4px;
    width: 33px;
    height: 33px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================ */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: start; }
.faq__item {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    align-self: start;
}
.faq__item[open] { border-radius: 24px; border-color: var(--ocean-soft); }
.faq__q {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}
.faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__num {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.faq__label { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.faq__chev { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--ocean); transition: transform 0.22s ease; }
.faq__item[open] .faq__chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 1.15rem 1.15rem 3.5rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.faq__a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.section--navy .faq__item,
.section--ocean .faq__item { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); }

/* ============================================
   SHIELD / TRUST BLOCK
   ============================================ */
.trust-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2.5vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.shield-emblem { position: relative; max-width: 260px; margin-inline: auto; }
.shield-emblem__arch {
    background: var(--ocean-deep);
    border: 4px solid var(--cream);
    border-radius: 999px 999px 16px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold), var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2rem;
}
.shield-emblem__svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.shield-emblem__seal {
    position: absolute;
    right: -8px;
    bottom: -18px;
    width: 74px;
    height: 74px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 6px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.trust-copy > p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.section--orange .trust-copy a,
.section--terracotta .trust-copy a { color: #FFFFFF; }

/* ============================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================ */
.cmp { max-width: 940px; margin-inline: auto; }
.cmp__caps {
    display: none;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: -1px;
}
.cmp__cap {
    width: 170px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem 1.1rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 0 0;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 0;
}
.cmp__cap--a { background: var(--ocean); }
.cmp__cap--b { background: var(--orange); }
.cmp__table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cmp__table th, .cmp__table td {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cmp__table thead th {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.cmp__table tbody th { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.cmp__table tbody td { text-align: center; width: 22%; }
.cmp__table--text tbody td { text-align: left; width: 39%; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.cmp__table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--cream); }
.cmp__table tbody tr:last-child th,
.cmp__table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.mark { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.mark--yes { color: var(--gold); --ico-accent: var(--gold); }
.mark--hot { color: var(--orange); --ico-accent: var(--orange); }
.mark--no { color: #94A3B8; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.cmp__foot { margin-top: 1.25rem; text-align: center; }

/* ============================================
   CHECKLIST
   ============================================ */
.checklist {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.checklist__item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr; gap: 0.7rem; align-items: start; }
.checklist__mark {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    --ico-accent: var(--gold);
}
.checklist__body { display: block; }
.checklist__body strong { display: block; color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; }
.checklist__body span { display: block; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* ============================================
   CAPPED CARD (blog)
   ============================================ */
.capped-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.6rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
}
.capped-card__cap {
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.5px; right: -1.5px; top: -1.5px;
    height: 46px;
    background: var(--terracotta);
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}
.capped-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    left: 1.4rem;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ocean-deep);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    --ico-accent: var(--gold-soft);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.capped-card__title { margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.capped-card__text { color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.capped-card__list { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.capped-card__list li { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }

.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 0.7rem + 1.5vw, 2rem);
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* ============================================
   QUOTE STORY BAND
   ============================================ */
.quote-story {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 0.7rem + 1.6vw, 2.25rem);
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1rem, 0.6rem + 1.4vw, 1.75rem);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 5px rgba(201,163,78,0.18);
}
.quote-story__media { border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft); }
.quote-story__media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.quote-story__quote {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    padding-left: 2.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.95rem + 0.6vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: inherit;
}
.quote-story__quote::before {
    content: "\201C";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -0.35em;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
}
.quote-story__text { margin: 0; }
.section--navy .quote-story__text,
.section--ocean .quote-story__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.section--navy .quote-story__text a,
.section--ocean .quote-story__text a { color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ============================================
   RELATED ARTICLES PANEL
   ============================================ */
.rel-articles { position: relative; padding-block: 1.25rem; }
.rel-articles__conduit {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: none;
}
.rel-articles__panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: var(--terracotta);
    border-radius: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 5px rgba(250,244,233,0.55), var(--shadow-md);
    padding: clamp(1rem, 0.6rem + 1.6vw, 2rem);
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.rel-article {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.rel-article:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color: var(--navy); }
.rel-article__thumb { display: block; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.rel-article__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.rel-article__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
.rel-article__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.rel-article__text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.rel-article__pill {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* ============================================
   INFO TILES / CALLOUT / LEGAL
   ============================================ */
.info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}
.info-tile {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.info-tile__label {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(234,88,12,0.12);
    color: #9A3412;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.info-tile__value { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.08rem; margin: 0 0 0.3rem; color: var(--navy); }
.info-tile__text { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

.callout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    align-items: start;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--orange);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.callout__ico {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ice);
    color: var(--ocean-deep);
    --ico-accent: var(--orange);
}
.callout__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 0.25rem; color: var(--navy); }
.callout__text { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.clause {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.35rem 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.clause::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.5px; right: -1.5px; top: -1.5px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--gold));
}
.clause__index {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 42px; height: 50px;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 8px 8px;
    background: var(--ocean);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.clause__title { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.clause__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Legal prose */
.prose h2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.35rem; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.prose blockquote {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
    font-style: normal;
}
.prose cite { display: block; margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-muted); font-style: normal; }

.updated-line {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--ink-muted);
    background: var(--ice);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Two-column intro band */
.two-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 0.8rem + 2vw, 2.75rem);
}
.two-col--divided { position: relative; }

/* Editorial three-part block */
.editorial {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 0.8rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
    align-items: start;
}
.editorial__media { border-radius: 999px 999px 18px 18px; overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.editorial__media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.editorial__body > p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Forms */
.form-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(201,163,78,0.35), var(--shadow-md);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 0.9rem + 1.6vw, 2.25rem);
}
.field { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.field label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--ocean); outline-offset: 1px; }
.field--check { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.field--check input { width: 22px; height: 22px; min-height: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
.field--check label { font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

/* ============================================
   QUIZ (decorative)
   ============================================ */
.quiz-block { position: relative; }
.quiz-conduits {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.quiz-gate {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 999px 999px 20px 20px;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold-soft);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold), 0 0 60px rgba(228, 203, 146, 0.45), var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 2.5vw, 3rem) clamp(1.25rem, 0.8rem + 1.8vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--navy);
}
.quiz-gate h3 { color: var(--navy); }
.quiz-step { display: none; }
.quiz-step.is-active { display: block; }
.quiz-options {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.quiz-option {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
}
.quiz-option:hover, .quiz-option.is-picked { background: var(--ice); border-color: var(--ocean); }
.quiz-progress {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-deep);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA BAND
   ============================================ */
.cta-band {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5.5rem);
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #EAF1FF;
    overflow: clip;
}
.cta-band__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 35%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.cta-band__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(95deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.95) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,0.8) 45%, rgba(15,23,42,0.3) 85%);
}
.cta-band__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band__copy { max-width: 560px; }
.cta-band__title { color: #fff; }
.cta-band__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #C9D6EE;
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 1.6rem + 3vw, 4.5rem) 0 2rem;
}
.site-footer__inner {
    max-width: var(--wrap);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.footer-panel {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 163, 78, 0.5);
    border-radius: clamp(20px, 3vw, 34px);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.75rem);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
}
.footer-brand__mark { width: 46px; height: 46px; object-fit: contain; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.footer-brand__name {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.footer-brand__text { color: #B9CAE6; font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer-col__title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-soft);
    margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-col__title + .footer-list + .footer-col__title { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.footer-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; padding: 0; }
.footer-list li { margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.footer-list a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.32rem 0;
    color: #C9D6EE;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.footer-list a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-list--grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 0 1rem;
}
.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 163, 78, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer-copy { margin: 0; font-size: 0.86rem; color: #A7B8D6; }
.footer-legal {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.footer-legal a { color: #C9D6EE; font-size: 0.86rem; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; }

/* Stub page */
.stub {
    min-height: 46vh;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 4vw, 6rem);
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================ */
.mission-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.75rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.mission-card__rule {
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.mission-card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.card-row--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

.verify-row {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.verify-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.05rem 0.4rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.verify-chip__disc {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    --ico-accent: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-mini {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #EAF1FF;
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 1.6rem + 3vw, 4rem);
    overflow: clip;
    text-align: center;
}
.cta-mini__arch {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.22;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-mini__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 620px; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta-mini h2 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.cta-mini p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.cta-mini__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.cta-mini__actions .trust-pills { justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================
   BREAKPOINT 768
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero__inner--split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
    .card-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .card-row--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .checklist { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem 2rem; }
    .story-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .rel-articles__panel { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .two-col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .two-col--divided::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 6%;
        bottom: 6%;
        left: 50%;
        width: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    }
    .cmp__caps { display: flex; }
    .quote-story { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); }
    .quote-story--flip .quote-story__media { order: 2; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .region-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr)); }
    .trust-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); }
    .hero--photo .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
}

/* ============================================
   BREAKPOINT 1024
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    :root { --header-h: 80px; }

    .nav-toggle { display: none; }
    .header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }

    .site-nav {
        position: static;
        height: auto;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        background: transparent;
        border-top: 0;
        overflow: visible;
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }
    .site-nav__list {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.15rem;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
    }
    .site-nav__item { border-bottom: 0; position: relative; }
    .site-nav__item--cta { display: none; }
    .site-nav__link {
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .site-nav__link:hover { background: var(--ice); color: var(--ocean-deep); }

    .site-nav__dropdown {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 8px);
        left: 0;
        display: none;
        padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
        border-radius: 18px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        min-width: 280px;
        z-index: 40;
    }
    .site-nav__dropdown.is-open { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .site-nav__dropdown--wide {
        left: auto;
        /* right: 0; */
        width: min(920px, calc(100vw - 3rem));
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
    .dropdown-group + .dropdown-group { margin-top: 0; }
    .dropdown-group a { padding: 0.4rem 0.55rem; font-size: 0.9rem; min-height: 40px; }

    .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
    .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

    .ribbon-layer { display: block; }
    .rel-articles__conduit { display: block; }

    .card-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

    .timeline__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
    .timeline__step:nth-child(odd) { margin-top: 0; }
    .timeline__step:nth-child(even) { margin-top: 4.5rem; }
    .timeline { padding-block: 2rem 3rem; }

    .editorial--three { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.5fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .editorial--two { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.4fr); }

    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr 1.6fr 1.2fr; }
    .footer-col--wide { grid-column: auto; }

    .story-card { grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================
   BREAKPOINT 1280
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .card-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .region-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .profile-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }
}

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

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE SPECIFICS
   ============================================ */
[id] { scroll-margin-top: 96px; }

.row-center {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.25rem);
}
.row-center + .trust-pills { justify-content: center; }

/* Regions band with photographic backdrop */
.region-band { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.region-band__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 62%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.region-band__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250,244,233,0.96) 0%, rgba(243,233,216,0.93) 50%, rgba(250,244,233,0.97) 100%);
}
.region-band__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.nation-group { margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 1.6vw, 2.75rem); }
.nation-group__title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-deep);
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}
.nation-grid {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0.7rem;
}
.nation-tile {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 14px 14px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(201, 163, 78, 0.35), var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.nation-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold), var(--shadow-md); }
.nation-tile__crest {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 0.5rem 0.6rem;
    color: var(--ocean-deep);
    --ico-accent: var(--orange);
}
.nation-tile__label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.45rem;
    background: var(--ocean);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
    text-align: center;
}
.nation-tile:hover .nation-tile__label { background: var(--ocean-deep); }

/* Quiz conduit artwork */
.quiz-conduits .conduit-a {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--orange);
    stroke-width: 11;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    opacity: 0.45;
}
.quiz-conduits .conduit-b {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--gold);
    stroke-width: 7;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    opacity: 0.55;
}
.quiz-gate .text-link {
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
    min-height: 44px;
}
.quiz-gate > .quiz-step p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.quiz-block > .trust-pills { position: relative; z-index: 1; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1.75rem; }

/* Story panel link row */
.story-panel .row-center .text-link { color: var(--navy); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .nation-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .nation-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(7, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ PAGE SPECIFICS
   ============================================ */
.faq-jump {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 1.4rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.faq-jump__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--ocean-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.faq-jump__link:hover,
.faq-jump__link:focus-visible {
    background: var(--ice);
    border-color: var(--ocean);
    color: var(--ocean-deep);
}

.faq-contact-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    text-align: left;
}
.faq-contact-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -22px;
    left: 1.5rem;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    --ico-accent: #ffffff;
}
.faq-contact-card__title { margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
.faq-contact-card__text { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

/* ============================================
   PRIVACY POLICY PAGE
   ============================================ */
.legal-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(2rem, 1.3rem + 3vw, 4rem);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ice) 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
}
.legal-hero__arch {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -6%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 130%;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.legal-hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2.5vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.legal-hero__frame {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
}
.legal-hero__frame img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.legal-hero__copy > p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .legal-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr); }
}

.data-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.data-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.data-card__badge {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 8px 8px;
    background: var(--ocean);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.data-card__title {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange);
    display: inline-block;
}
.data-card__text { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .data-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .data-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}

.use-list {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2.2rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.use-list__spine {
    position: absolute;
    left: 8px;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
}
.use-item { position: relative; }
.use-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.2rem;
    top: 5px;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    border: 3px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.5px var(--gold);
}
.use-item p { margin: 0; }
.use-item strong { color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-head); }

.protect-block { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.protect-block__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -6%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 46%;
    max-width: 320px;
    opacity: 0.16;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.protect-block__copy { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 720px; }
.protect-block__copy p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.rights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.rights-tile {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px 999px 16px 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.1rem 1.1rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.rights-tile__glyph {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange-deep);
}
.rights-tile__title { font-size: 0.96rem; margin: 0 0 0.35rem; }
.rights-tile__text { margin: 0; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .rights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .rights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}

.contact-panel {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
    max-width: 780px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.contact-panel__bracket {
    position: absolute;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-panel__bracket--tl { top: 10px; left: 10px; }
.contact-panel__bracket--tr { top: 10px; right: 10px; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.contact-panel__bracket--bl { bottom: 10px; left: 10px; transform: scaleY(-1); }
.contact-panel__bracket--br { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; transform: scale(-1); }
.contact-panel p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================
   TERMS & CONDITIONS PAGE
   ============================================ */
.sub-panel {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.sub-panel__col {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.sub-panel__cap {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 999px 999px 0 0;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 0;
    margin: 0 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    top: 1px;
}
.sub-panel__cap--a { background: var(--ocean); }
.sub-panel__cap--b { background: var(--orange-deep); }
.sub-panel__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.sub-panel__list li {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.sub-panel__list li:nth-child(even) { background: var(--cream); }
.sub-panel__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

.liability-block { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.liability-block__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -4%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 42%;
    max-width: 260px;
    opacity: 0.14;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.liability-block__copy { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.liability-block__copy p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .sub-panel { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* ============================================
   SPANISH DATING PAGE SPECIFICS
   ============================================ */
.hero__scrim--ocean {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(30,64,175,0.94) 0%, rgba(30,64,175,0.78) 42%, rgba(30,64,175,0.22) 78%, rgba(30,64,175,0.08) 100%);
}

.editorial--ruled > * + * { border-top: 1.5px solid var(--border); padding-top: 1.5rem; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .editorial--ruled > * + * { border-top: 0; border-left: 1.5px solid var(--border); padding-top: 0; padding-left: 1.75rem; }
}

.story-panel { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.story-panel__arch-outline {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6% -4% -10% -4%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.story-panel__arch-outline path { fill: none; stroke: var(--cream); stroke-width: 2; opacity: 0.55; }
.story-panel .story-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.trust-orange-panel {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--orange-deep);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 2.5vw, 3rem);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    overflow: clip;
}
.trust-orange-panel::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, rgba(255,255,255,0.28), transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.trust-orange-panel .shield-emblem { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================
   REGIONAL DIFFERENCE CARDS (blog)
   ============================================ */
.region-diff-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 0.7rem + 1.5vw, 1.5rem);
    align-items: start;
}
.region-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.region-card__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
}
.region-card__num {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--terracotta);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.region-card__title { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; color: #fff; }
.region-card__body { padding: 1rem 1.15rem 1.25rem; }
.region-card__body p { margin: 0 0 0.65rem; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }
.region-card__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.region-card__link { font-weight: 600; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .region-diff-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG ARTICLE PAGE
   ============================================ */
.crumbs__chev { color: var(--terracotta); flex-shrink: 0; }
.crumbs__plain { color: var(--ink-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.blog-hero__bg--traditions {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a851618630414495736.webp");
    background-position: 65% 45%;
}
.blog-hero__bg--legal-steps {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a85bc8879f381886448.webp");
    background-position: 62% 38%;
}
.blog-hero__bg--bicultural {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a86adebc8e545892976.webp");
    background-position: 56% 42%;
}
.blog-hero__bg--intro-family {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a878688e53187541326.webp");
    background-position: 68% 42%;
}
.blog-hero__bg--career {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a884a79b7c967220640.webp");
    background-position: 68% 32%;
}

.blog-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--navy);
    padding-block: clamp(1.25rem, 0.9rem + 2vw, 2.75rem);
    overflow: clip;
}
.blog-hero__conduits {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    display: none;
}
.blog-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.blog-hero__arch {
    position: relative;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: clamp(90px, 26vw, 300px) clamp(90px, 26vw, 300px) 22px 22px;
    padding: 9px;
}
.blog-hero__arch::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -9px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 163, 78, 0.5);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-hero__panel {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: inherit;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: clamp(400px, 66vh, 640px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
}
.blog-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a847e9eb36740459885.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 62% 60%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.blog-hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.94) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,0.7) 34%, rgba(15,23,42,0.18) 68%, rgba(15,23,42,0.05) 100%);
}
.blog-hero__copy {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 620px;
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 0.9rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.blog-hero__copy h1 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.blog-hero__copy > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.93); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.blog-hero__copy .hero__kicker {
    background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.28);
    border-color: rgba(228, 203, 146, 0.75);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.blog-hero__copy .article-meta { margin-top: 0.5rem; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-hero__conduits { display: block; }
    .blog-hero__bg { background-position: 40% 62%; }
}

/* Two-column intro with fleuron divider */
.intro-panel {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 0.9rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.intro-cols {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 0.7rem + 1.4vw, 2rem);
    align-items: start;
}
.intro-cols > div > p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.intro-divider { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .intro-cols { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 34px minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .intro-divider {
        display: block;
        position: relative;
        align-self: stretch;
        min-height: 160px;
    }
    .intro-divider::before,
    .intro-divider::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1.5px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    }
    .intro-divider::before { left: 12px; }
    .intro-divider::after { right: 12px; }
    .intro-divider svg {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        background: var(--cream);
        padding: 3px 0;
    }
}

/* Navy composite-story panel */
.story-navy {
    position: relative;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, 0.8rem + 1.5vw, 2.25rem);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 5px rgba(201, 163, 78, 0.18);
}
.story-navy__corner { position: absolute; color: var(--gold); }
.story-navy__corner--tl { top: 12px; left: 12px; }
.story-navy__corner--tr { top: 12px; right: 12px; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.story-navy__corner--bl { bottom: 12px; left: 12px; transform: scaleY(-1); }
.story-navy__corner--br { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; transform: scale(-1); }
.story-navy .quote-story {
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: clamp(0.5rem, 0.3rem + 0.8vw, 1.25rem);
}
.story-navy .quote-story__text + .quote-story__text { margin-top: 0.9rem; }

/* Capped criteria cards with inline links */
.capped-card__text a { color: var(--ocean-deep); font-weight: 600; }
.capped-card .capped-card__text:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================
   SHARED VALUES VS CULTURE PAGE SPECIFICS
   ============================================ */
.blog-hero__bg--shared-values {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a8925eda89338897656.webp");
    background-position: 62% 42%;
}

.diff-compare {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 0.8rem + 1.6vw, 2rem);
}
.diff-panel {
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 0.9rem + 1vw, 1.75rem) 1.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.diff-panel--culture { background: var(--cream); border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft); }
.diff-panel--values { background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.diff-panel h3 { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.diff-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.diff-list li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 26px 1fr; gap: 0.65rem; align-items: start; }
.diff-list li strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.diff-list li div { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.diff-mark {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}
.diff-mark--x { background: rgba(201, 163, 78, 0.18); color: var(--gold); }
.diff-mark--dot { background: var(--orange); }
.diff-divider { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .diff-compare {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 2px 1fr;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .diff-divider {
        display: block;
        position: relative;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    }
}

.second-account {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}
.second-account p { margin: 0; }
.second-account strong { color: #FFFFFF; font-family: var(--font-head); }

.rule-frame {
    text-align: center;
    padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 1.5vw, 2.25rem);
}
.rule-frame__line {
    display: block;
    width: 74px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}
.rule-frame__line:last-child { margin: 1.25rem auto 0; }
.rule-frame p { margin: 0; }

.rel-article--icon .rel-article__icon-badge {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--ocean-deep);
    --ico-accent: var(--orange);
}

/* ============================================
   DUAL CITIZENSHIP PAGE SPECIFICS
   ============================================ */
.blog-hero__bg--dual-citizenship {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a8a0571dca590081033.webp");
    background-position: 72% 40%;
}

/* Vertical thread modifier for content on dark section backgrounds,
   with diamond nodes instead of circular markers */
.vtimeline--thread::before {
    background: var(--gold);
}
.vtimeline--thread .vtimeline__item::before {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    top: 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border: 3px solid var(--navy);
    box-shadow: none;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.vtimeline--thread .vtimeline__item h3 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.vtimeline--thread .vtimeline__item p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); margin: 0; }
.vtimeline--thread .vtimeline__item { margin-bottom: 1.9rem; }
.vtimeline--thread .vtimeline__item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Double gold hairline frame for the couple-story quote card */
.dual-quote-frame {
    position: relative;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1rem, 0.7rem + 1.4vw, 1.75rem);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.dual-quote-frame__lines {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.dual-quote-frame .quote-story {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.dual-quote-frame .quote-story__quote {
    position: relative;
}
.dual-quote-frame .quote-story__quote::after {
    content: "\201D";
    display: block;
    text-align: right;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    line-height: 0.6;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

/* ============================================
   REAL STORIES PAGE SPECIFICS
   ============================================ */
.blog-hero__bg--real-stories {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a8b0491b6c422579917.webp");
    background-position: 62% 42%;
}
.blog-hero__scrim--left {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.95) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,0.8) 32%, rgba(15,23,42,0.18) 62%, rgba(15,23,42,0.05) 100%);
}
.blog-hero__rule {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 64px;
    right: -56px;
    width: 150px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    z-index: 2;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-hero__rule { display: block; }
}

.story-feature {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 0.9rem + 1.4vw, 1.75rem);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.story-feature::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 7px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-soft);
    border-radius: 14px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.story-feature--ocean { background: var(--ocean); color: #EAF1FF; }
.story-feature--ocean h2, .story-feature--ocean h3 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.story-feature--ocean p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.story-feature--ocean a { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.story-feature__frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.story-feature__frame img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.story-feature__body { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.story-feature__quote-mark {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    line-height: 0.6;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.story-feature__node {
    position: absolute;
    top: -9px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border: 3px solid var(--white);
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .story-feature { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
    .story-feature--flip .story-feature__frame { order: 2; }
    .story-feature--flip .story-feature__body { order: 1; }
}

.split-cta {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.split-cta__media { position: relative; min-height: 280px; }
.split-cta__media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.split-cta__panel {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #EAF1FF;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2vw, 3.5rem) clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    justify-content: center;
}
.split-cta__panel h2 { color: #FFFFFF; }
.split-cta__panel p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); margin: 0; }
.split-cta__badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.split-cta__badge { padding: 0.3rem 1rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
.split-cta__badge:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.split-cta__badge + .split-cta__badge { border-left: 1.5px solid var(--gold); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .split-cta { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); align-items: stretch; }
    .split-cta__media { min-height: 100%; }
}