/* ============================================
   ELEVATE LIVING LAB - Design System & Styles
   ============================================ */

/* ---------- Google Fonts ---------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Open+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ---------- CSS Custom Properties ---------- */
:root {
  --clr-primary: #ff4a1c;
  --clr-primary-dark: #e03a10;
  --clr-primary-light: #ff6b45;
  --clr-secondary: #0f172a;
  --clr-bg: #ffffff;
  --clr-bg-light: #f5f5f5;
  --clr-text: #1e293b;
  --clr-text-muted: #64748b;
  --clr-border: #e2e8f0;
  --clr-card-shadow: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --clr-card-shadow-hover: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --font-heading: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px var(--clr-card-shadow);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 30px var(--clr-card-shadow);
  --shadow-xl: 0 16px 48px var(--clr-card-shadow-hover);
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --max-width: 1200px;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

/* ---------- Utility Classes ---------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #1e293b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn svg,
.btn i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* ---------- HEADER / NAVIGATION ---------- */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.logo span {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ---------- HERO SECTION ---------- */
.hero {
  padding: 140px 0 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 50%, #fff5f2 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.08);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-badge svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 480px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.hero-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-image {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.hero-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: -20px;
  bottom: -20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  opacity: 0.15;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ---------- BUYING GUIDES SECTION ---------- */
.guides-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.guides-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.guides-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.guide-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.guide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.guide-card-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.guide-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.guide-card:hover .guide-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.guide-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.guide-card-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.guide-card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.guide-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.guide-card-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* ---------- CATEGORIES SECTION ---------- */
.categories-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.category-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.category-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
}

.category-icon svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon svg {
  color: #fff;
}

.category-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.category-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.category-card .arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.category-card:hover .arrow {
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ---------- LATEST REVIEWS SECTION ---------- */
.reviews-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.review-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 20px;
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.review-card-image {
  width: 180px;
  min-height: 160px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.review-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.review-card:hover .review-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.review-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.review-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.review-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.review-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.review-card .btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.review-card .btn-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ---------- WHY TRUST US SECTION ---------- */
.trust-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.trust-section .section-tag {
  color: var(--clr-primary-light);
}

.trust-section .section-title {
  color: #fff;
}

.trust-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.trust-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.trust-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.trust-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.trust-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--clr-primary-light);
}

.trust-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trust-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- ABOUT SECTION ---------- */
.about-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.about-content {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.about-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-content p:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-image {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.about-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  right: -16px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  opacity: 0.1;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ---------- NEWSLETTER SECTION ---------- */
.newsletter-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  position: relative;
}

.newsletter-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-secondary) 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 72px 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.newsletter-inner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.newsletter-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-inner p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.newsletter-form .btn-primary {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand .logo {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-social svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary-light);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ---------- PAGE HERO (Inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  padding: 140px 0 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-secondary) 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary-light);
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- INNER PAGE CONTENT ---------- */
.page-content {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.page-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Product Grid for inner pages */
.product-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.product-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.product-card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.product-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.product-card:hover .product-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.product-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.product-card-body .tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.product-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.product-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.product-card-body .rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.product-card-body .rating svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.product-card-body .rating span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-left: 4px;
}

/* ---------- CONTACT FORM ---------- */
.contact-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-info-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.contact-info-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.contact-info-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Legal pages */
.legal-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 40px 0 12px;
}

.legal-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
}

.legal-content p,
.legal-content li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.legal-content ul {
  padding-left: 24px;
  list-style: disc;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ---------- SCROLL ANIMATIONS ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---------- COMPARISON TABLE ---------- */
.comparison-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.comparison-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-top: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  min-width: 700px;
}

.comparison-table thead {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: #fff;
}

.comparison-table thead th {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.comparison-table thead th:first-child {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) 0 0 0;
}

.comparison-table thead th:last-child {
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) 0 0;
}

.comparison-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.03);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr.highlight-row {
  background: rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.05);
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.comparison-table .product-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.comparison-table .product-cell img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.comparison-table .badge-best {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.comparison-table .stars-inline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.comparison-table .stars-inline svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.comparison-table .stars-inline span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.btn-deal {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #059669;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-deal:hover {
  background: #047857;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
}

.btn-deal svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* ---------- REVIEW PROCESS SECTION ---------- */
.process-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.process-step {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.process-number {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- AUTHOR / EDITORIAL TEAM ---------- */
.team-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.author-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.author-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.author-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.author-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.author-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.author-stats div {
  text-align: center;
}

.author-stats strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.author-stats span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ---------- STAR RATINGS (inline) ---------- */
.stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.stars svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.stars svg.star-empty {
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.stars .rating-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-left: 6px;
}

/* Review card enhancements */
.review-card-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.review-card-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ---------- EDITORIAL STANDARDS ---------- */
.standards-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
}

.standards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.standard-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.standard-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.standard-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.standard-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.standard-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.standard-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- GUIDE ARTICLES GRID ---------- */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.article-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.article-card-image {
  width: 200px;
  min-height: 150px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.article-card:hover .article-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.article-card-content .tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-card-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-card-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.article-card-content .btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-card-content .btn-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ---------- ABOUT PAGE SPECIFIC ---------- */
.about-mission {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.mission-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mission-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.mission-card .mission-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 74, 28, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mission-card .mission-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.mission-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mission-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-description {
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-image::after {
    display: none;
  }

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

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

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

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

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

  .contact-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

  .standards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--clr-bg);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 100px 32px 32px;
    gap: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transition: right 0.4s ease;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .nav-links.open {
    right: 0;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 120px 0 72px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .guides-section,
  .categories-section,
  .reviews-section,
  .trust-section,
  .about-section,
  .newsletter-section,
  .process-section,
  .team-section,
  .comparison-section,
  .standards-section {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }

  .guides-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .review-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .review-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 200px;
  }

  .newsletter-inner {
    padding: 48px 28px;
  }

  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .product-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .page-hero {
    padding: 120px 0 48px;
  }

  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .comparison-table-wrap {
    margin-left: -16px;
    margin-right: -16px;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
  }

  .article-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .article-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 200px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-stat-value {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE BAR ---------- */
.disclosure-bar {
  background: #fff8f5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ffe4da;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: 72px;
}

.disclosure-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.disclosure-bar svg {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.disclosure-bar a {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.disclosure-bar + .page-hero {
  padding-top: 60px;
}

/* ---------- AUTHOR BAR ---------- */
.author-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 0 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.author-sep {
  color: var(--clr-border);
}

.author-date {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

/* ---------- PROS & CONS ---------- */
.pros-cons {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.pros-cons .pros {
  color: #15803d;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pros-cons .cons {
  color: #b91c1c;
}

.pros-cons strong {
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- EDITOR'S CHOICE BADGE ---------- */
.badge-editors-choice {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.product-card-image {
  position: relative;
}

/* ---------- PRODUCT CARD ACTIONS ---------- */
.product-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.product-card-actions .btn-deal {
  background: #059669;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.product-card-actions .btn-deal:hover {
  background: #047857;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
}

/* ---------- AUTHOR BIO BOX ---------- */
.author-bio-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.author-bio-box-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  min-width: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.author-bio-box-content h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.author-bio-box-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-bio-box-content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------- RELATED ARTICLES ---------- */
.related-articles {
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.related-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--clr-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.related-card .tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.related-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.related-articles .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.related-articles .related-grid {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.page-content .related-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.page-content .related-card .tag {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE: New Elements ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .disclosure-bar .container {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .author-info {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .author-sep {
    display: none;
  }
}