/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPANION COMPASS — Complete redesign
   Inspired by AIForgeLab's exact design language
   Font: Space Grotesk (same as AFL)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── TOKENS (mirroring AFL's oklch palette) ─────── */
:root {
  --color-bg:             #0d0d12;
  --color-surface:        #14141a;
  --color-surface-2:      #1a1a22;
  --color-surface-3:      #202028;
  --color-border:         #2a2a35;
  --color-border-subtle:  #222230;
  --color-border-hover:   #3a3a50;

  --color-text:           #eeeef0;
  --color-text-muted:     #888899;
  --color-text-faint:     #44445a;

  /* Rose accent — the CC twist on AFL's gold */
  --color-accent:         #e8647a;
  --color-accent-hover:   #f07085;
  --color-accent-text:    #0d0d12;
  --color-accent-subtle:  rgba(232, 100, 122, 0.12);
  --color-accent-border:  rgba(232, 100, 122, 0.30);

  /* Gold — ratings, scores */
  --color-gold:           #e8a84c;
  --color-gold-subtle:    rgba(232, 168, 76, 0.15);
  --color-gold-border:    rgba(232, 168, 76, 0.30);

  /* Semantic */
  --color-green:          #3dba7a;
  --color-green-subtle:   rgba(61, 186, 122, 0.12);
  --color-green-border:   rgba(61, 186, 122, 0.30);
  --color-amber:          #e8a84c;
  --color-amber-subtle:   rgba(232, 168, 76, 0.12);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', Inter, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    Inter, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing (4px base) */
  --space-1: 4px;
  --space-2: 8px;
  --space-3: 12px;
  --space-4: 16px;
  --space-5: 20px;
  --space-6: 24px;
  --space-8: 32px;
  --space-10: 40px;
  --space-12: 48px;
  --space-16: 64px;
  --space-20: 80px;

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --radius-xl: 16px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Type */
  --text-xs:   12px;
  --text-sm:   14px;
  --text-base: 16px;
  --text-lg:   18px;
  --text-xl:   20px;
  --text-2xl:  24px;
  --text-3xl:  28px;
  --text-4xl:  36px;
  --text-hero: clamp(36px, 4vw + 16px, 60px);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  --shadow-accent: 0 4px 24px rgba(232,100,122,0.25);
  --shadow-gold:   0 4px 24px rgba(232,168,76,0.20);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: 160ms ease;

  /* Layout */
  --max-w: 1160px;

  /* ── LEGACY ALIASES (for inline styles in sub-pages) ── */
  --text:            var(--color-text);
  --text-muted:      var(--color-text-muted);
  --text-faint:      var(--color-text-faint);
  --accent:          var(--color-accent);
  --accent-subtle:   var(--color-accent-subtle);
  --gold-text:       var(--color-gold);
  --surface-2:       var(--color-surface-2);
  --surface-3:       var(--color-surface-3);
  --divider:         var(--color-border-subtle);
  --s1: var(--space-1);
  --s2: var(--space-2);
  --s3: var(--space-3);
  --s4: var(--space-4);
  --s5: var(--space-5);
  --s6: var(--space-6);
  --s8: var(--space-8);
  --s10: var(--space-10);
  --s12: var(--space-12);
  --r-sm: var(--radius-sm);
  --r-md: var(--radius-md);
  --r-lg: var(--radius-lg);
  --r-xl: var(--radius-xl);
  --r-pill: var(--radius-pill);
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', Inter, sans-serif;
}

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

/* ── KEYBOARD FOCUS ─────────────────────────────── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  scroll-padding-top: 64px;
}
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; font: inherit; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ── CONTAINER ──────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}
.container--measure {
  max-width: 860px;
}

/* ── HEADER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(13,13,18,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}
.site-header .nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 60px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.brand-logo { width: 28px; height: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-name small { display: none; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--color-text); background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--color-accent) !important;
  color: var(--color-accent-text) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-sm) !important;
  transition: background var(--transition) !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--color-accent-hover) !important; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: var(--space-2); }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-text-muted); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-16);
  text-align: center;
}
.hero__inner {
  max-width: 840px;
}
.hero__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-hero);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.hero__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.hero__sub {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.hero__sub strong { color: var(--color-text); }
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: normal;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--color-accent-hover); border-color: var(--color-accent-hover); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--color-border-hover); background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #0d0d12;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-gold:hover { background: #f0b85a; }
.btn-lg {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.btn-sm {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  padding: 6px var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.btn-block {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ── SECTION SPACING ────────────────────────────── */
.section { padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.section + .section { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.section-header p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.section-header--left {
  text-align: left;
}
.section-header--left p {
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}
.section-link-row {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
}

/* ── SPOTLIGHT (Editor pick banner) ─────────────── */
.spotlight-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.spotlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 70% at 0% 50%, rgba(232,100,122,0.06), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.spotlight-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.spotlight-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.spotlight-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.spotlight-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.spotlight-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.spotlight-meta {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}
.spotlight-score {
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.spotlight-score .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.spotlight-score .stars {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  display: block;
  margin: 4px 0 2px;
}
.spotlight-score .label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}
.spotlight-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── FEATURED CARDS GRID (Top Picks) ─────────────── */
.featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.featured-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.featured-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px;
  left: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.featured-badge--rose {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
}
.featured-badge--gold {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #0d0d12;
}
.featured-badge--muted {
  background: var(--color-surface-3);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.featured-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.featured-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.featured-title-row h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex: 1;
}
.featured-title-row h3 a { color: var(--color-text); transition: color var(--transition); }
.featured-title-row h3 a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.featured-rating {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.featured-rating span { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-faint); font-weight: 400; }
.featured-summary {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}
.featured-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.featured-price {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.featured-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tag {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2px var(--space-2);
}
.free-badge {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green);
  background: var(--color-green-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-green-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2px var(--space-2);
}

/* ── COMPARISON TABLE ───────────────────────────── */
.table-wrap {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: var(--color-surface);
}
.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 680px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}
.compare-table thead th {
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}
.compare-table thead th:hover { color: var(--color-text); }
.compare-table thead th.sort-asc::after  { content: ' ↑'; color: var(--color-accent); }
.compare-table thead th.sort-desc::after { content: ' ↓'; color: var(--color-accent); }
.compare-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.compare-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.compare-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.compare-table tbody td {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.tool-name-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.tool-name-link:hover { color: var(--color-accent-hover); }
.table-rating {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.badge-yes {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green);
  background: var(--color-green-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-green-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.badge-limited {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  background: var(--color-amber-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.badge-no {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  background: var(--color-surface-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.table-action a {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-block;
}
.table-action a:hover { border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent); }
.table-footnote {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}
.table-footnote a { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ── REVIEW CARDS ───────────────────────────────── */
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.review-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.review-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.review-card__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.review-card__name {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.review-card__name a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.review-card__name a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.review-card__rank {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.review-card__score {
  text-align: right;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.review-card__score .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.review-card__score .denom {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}
.review-card__badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.review-card__badges > span:not(.featured-badge):not(.free-badge) {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.review-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}
.review-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.review-card__footer .btn-primary {
  flex: 1;
}
.review-link {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.review-link:hover { color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* ── COMPARISON CARDS ───────────────────────────── */
.comp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.comp-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.comp-card:hover { border-color: var(--color-border-hover); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.comp-card__vs {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}
.comp-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.comp-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
}
.comp-card__footer {
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ── GUIDE CARDS ────────────────────────────────── */
.guide-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.guide-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.guide-card:hover { border-color: var(--color-border-hover); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.guide-card__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-surface-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
}
.guide-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.guide-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
}
.guide-card__footer {
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ── FAQ ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}
.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.faq-q:hover { background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, background var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--color-accent-subtle);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-border);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
/* Smooth slide animation — replaces display:none toggle */
.faq-a {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  transition: max-height 260ms ease, padding 220ms ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 600px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
}

/* ── CTA BLOCK ──────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-block {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 50% 120%, rgba(232,100,122,0.10), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-block h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.cta-block p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 400px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-10);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  max-width: 220px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.footer-col__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.footer-col a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}
.footer-bottom p, .footer-bottom a {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* ── BREADCRUMB ─────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  padding: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-text-faint); transition: color var(--transition); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.breadcrumb-sep { opacity: 0.4; }

/* ── REVIEW PAGE ────────────────────────────────── */
.review-page { padding: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-20); }
.review-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
}
.review-main h1 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.review-main h2 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-4); }
.review-main h3 { font-size: var(--text-xl); margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-3); }
.review-main p  { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.review-main ul { padding-left: var(--space-5); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.review-main li { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); list-style: disc; }

/* Sidebar */
.review-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 80px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
}
.sidebar-score .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.sidebar-score .stars { color: var(--color-gold); font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 2px; display: block; margin: var(--space-1) 0; }
.sidebar-score .label { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-faint); }
.score-bars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.score-bar__row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.score-bar__label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.score-bar__label span:last-child { color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 600; }
.score-bar__track { height: 4px; background: var(--color-surface-3); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); overflow: hidden; }
.score-bar__fill { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-gold)); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }

/* Pros/Cons */
.pros-cons { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); margin: var(--space-8) 0; }
.pros-cons__label { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.pros-cons__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.pros-cons__item { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); line-height: 1.5; }
.pros-cons__item::before { content: '•'; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pros-cons__col--pros .pros-cons__item::before { color: var(--color-green); }
.pros-cons__col--cons .pros-cons__item::before { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* Verdict */
.verdict-box {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.verdict-box__label { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.verdict-box p { margin: 0; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: var(--text-sm); }

/* Author */
.author-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-info { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-faint); }
.author-info strong { color: var(--color-text-muted); display: block; margin-bottom: 1px; }

/* ── VS TABLE (comparison pages) ────────────────── */
.vs-table-wrap {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.vs-table { width: 100%; min-width: 480px; border-collapse: collapse; }
.vs-table thead th {
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.vs-table thead th:first-child { color: var(--color-text-faint); font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.vs-table tbody tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }
.vs-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.vs-table tbody td {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.vs-table tbody td:first-child { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--color-text-faint); }
.vs-table .winner { color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── GUIDE PAGE ─────────────────────────────────── */
.guide-page { padding: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-20); }
.guide-page h1 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.guide-page h2 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-4); }
.guide-page p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.pick-item {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.pick-item:hover { border-color: var(--color-border-hover); }
.pick-item__header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.pick-item__num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-accent); line-height: 1; width: 2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pick-item__name { font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 700; }
.pick-item__score { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-gold); font-size: var(--text-sm); margin-left: auto; }
.pick-item__desc { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.pick-item__footer { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: center; padding-top: var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); }

/* ── STATIC PAGES ───────────────────────────────── */
.static-page { padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-20); }
.static-page h1 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.static-page h2 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-4); }
.static-page h3 { font-size: var(--text-xl); margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-3); }
.static-page p  { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.static-page ul { padding-left: var(--space-5); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.static-page li { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); list-style: disc; }
.static-page a  { color: var(--color-accent); }
.static-page a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── BACK TO TOP ────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-6);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  z-index: 50;
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

/* ── UTILITIES ──────────────────────────────────── */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .review-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .review-sidebar { position: static; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .spotlight-card { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container { padding: 0 var(--space-4); }
  .hero { padding: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-10); }
  .hero__title { font-size: 32px; }
  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .comp-grid, .guide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pros-cons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(13,13,18,0.98);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: var(--space-4);
    gap: var(--space-1);
    z-index: 99;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .cta-block { padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6); }
  .spotlight-card { flex-direction: column; }
  .spotlight-score { display: none; }
}

/* ── LEGACY CLASS ALIASES (sub-page compat) ──────────── */
.score-bar-track { height: 4px; background: var(--color-surface-3); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); overflow: hidden; margin-top: 4px; }
.score-bar-fill  { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-gold)); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.review-hero-block { padding: var(--space-8) 0; }
.hero-eyebrow { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.sidebar-widget { background: var(--color-surface); border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-5); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.sidebar-cta { text-align: center; }
.sidebar-score { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.sidebar-score .score-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 56px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-gold); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.sidebar-score .score-stars { color: var(--color-gold); font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 2px; display: block; margin: var(--space-1) 0; }
.sidebar-score .score-label { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-faint); }
.score-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.score-row-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 4px; }
/* Guide page compat */
.pick-item__cta { display: inline-flex; }

/* ── REVIEW PAGE LAYOUT ──────────────────────────────── */
.review-page-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Review prose — paragraph & heading spacing */
.review-prose p { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); line-height: 1.75; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.review-prose h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text); margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-3); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.review-prose h3 { font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text); margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-2); }
.review-prose ul { margin: 0 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-5); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.review-prose li { line-height: 1.6; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.review-prose a { color: var(--color-accent); text-decoration: none; }
.review-prose a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.review-prose .btn-primary {
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.review-prose .btn-primary:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Pros/Cons box */
.pros-cons-box {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
}
.pros-cons-box h4 { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.pros-cons-box.pros h4 { color: var(--color-green); }
.pros-cons-box.cons h4 { color: var(--color-accent); }
.pros-cons-box ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.pros-cons-box li { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); line-height: 1.5; }
.pros-cons-box.pros li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--color-green); flex-shrink: 0; }
.pros-cons-box.cons li::before { content: '✗'; color: var(--color-accent); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Review rating display */
.review-rating-display { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); margin: var(--space-4) 0; }
.review-rating-number { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-gold); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
.review-rating-meta { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-faint); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Review pills */
.review-pill-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); margin: var(--space-3) 0; }
.review-pill { background: var(--color-surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); padding: 4px 12px; font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* Score breakdown list */
.score-breakdown { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.score-breakdown li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; grid-template-rows: auto auto; gap: 2px 8px; }
.score-breakdown-label { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.score-breakdown-num { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text); grid-row: 1; grid-column: 2; }
.score-breakdown li .score-bar-track { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

/* Sidebar widget title & disclosure */
.sidebar-widget-title { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.sidebar-disclosure { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--color-text-faint); margin-top: var(--space-2); line-height: 1.4; }
.sidebar-disclosure a { color: var(--color-text-faint); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Featured badge color variants */
.featured-badge--teal { background: #0d9488; color: #fff; }
.featured-badge--blue { background: #0ea5e9; color: #fff; }

/* Compare mini table */
.compare-mini-table { border-collapse: collapse; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.compare-mini-table th, .compare-mini-table td { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3); border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle); text-align: left; }
.compare-mini-table th { background: var(--color-surface-2); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: var(--text-xs); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.compare-mini-table td { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.compare-mini-table a { color: var(--color-accent); text-decoration: none; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .review-page-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .review-rating-number { font-size: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ── STAR RATING BAR (auto-generated by JS) ─────── */
.star-bar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-surface-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 5px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.star-bar__fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), #f0b85a);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* ── TABLE MOBILE SWIPE HINT ─────────────────────── */
.table-swipe-hint {
  display: none;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .table-swipe-hint { display: block; }
}

/* ── GUIDE CARD "HOT" BADGE ──────────────────────── */
.guide-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-border);
  position: relative;
}
.guide-card--featured::before {
  content: 'Most Popular';
  position: absolute;
  top: -11px;
  left: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── STICKY COMPARE BAR (review pages) ──────────── */
.compare-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 80;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 26, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 300ms ease;
}
.compare-bar.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.compare-bar__label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.compare-bar__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.compare-bar__link {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.compare-bar__link:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.compare-bar__cta {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.compare-bar__cta:hover { background: var(--color-accent-hover); }
.compare-bar__dismiss {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  padding: 4px 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.compare-bar__dismiss:hover { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .compare-bar { gap: var(--space-2); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); }
  .compare-bar__label { display: none; }
}

/* Data-driven index pages + mobile affiliate CTA */
.index-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.index-grid--cards {
  align-items: stretch;
}
.index-card[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.index-subsection { margin-top: var(--space-12); }
.index-need-list { justify-content: flex-start; }
.index-lede {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.index-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.08), rgba(232,168,76,0.045));
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.index-toolbar p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.index-feature-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.065), rgba(20,20,26,0) 42%),
    var(--color-surface);
}
.index-feature-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-gold));
}
.index-feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.homepage-review-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.04), rgba(20,20,26,0) 42%),
    var(--color-surface);
}
.index-card__topline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.index-card__label,
.index-card__count {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.index-card__label {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.index-card__count {
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}
.index-feature-card .review-card__score .denom {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.index-feature-card .review-card__badges span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.index-matchup {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
}
.index-platform-mini {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.index-platform-mini:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.index-platform-mini__rank {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-accent-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.index-platform-mini__copy {
  min-width: 0;
}
.index-platform-mini__copy strong,
.index-platform-mini__copy small {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.index-platform-mini__copy strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.index-platform-mini__copy small {
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.index-platform-mini__score {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.guide-index-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-border);
}
.index-link-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.index-faq {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: var(--space-12) auto 0;
}
.index-faq h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.mobile-sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  left: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  bottom: var(--space-3);
  z-index: 90;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(20, 20, 26, 0.97);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.mobile-sticky-cta[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.mobile-sticky-cta__copy {
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1px;
}
.mobile-sticky-cta__copy span,
.mobile-sticky-cta__copy small {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 10px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.mobile-sticky-cta__copy strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.mobile-sticky-cta__button {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 36px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.mobile-sticky-cta__close {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .index-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .index-toolbar {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  body:has(.mobile-sticky-cta:not([hidden])) { padding-bottom: 96px; }
  .mobile-sticky-cta { display: flex; }
  .compare-bar { display: none; }
  .index-platform-mini {
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
  .index-platform-mini__score {
    grid-column: 2;
    justify-self: start;
  }
  .index-feature-card .review-card__footer {
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .index-feature-card .review-card__footer .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .index-feature-card .review-link {
    white-space: normal;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ADDITIONS — April 16, 2026 update
   Skip link, byline strip, method list, compare-link, mobile
   comparison table, About page styles, guide at-a-glance blocks.
   ============================================================ */

/* =========================================================
   Companion Compass — additions for new about.html + index.html
   Paste at the END of styles.css
   ========================================================= */

/* Skip link */
.skip-link { position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:0; background:var(--color-accent, #e8647a); color:#fff; padding:8px 16px; z-index:9999; border-radius:0 0 6px 0; }
.skip-link:focus { left:0; }

/* H1 accent span (replaces <em>) */
.hero__title .accent { color:var(--color-accent, #e8647a); font-style:italic; }

/* Byline strip under hero */
.byline-strip { font-size:.9rem; color:var(--color-text-muted, #9aa0a6); margin:8px 0 20px; }
.byline-strip a { color:var(--color-accent, #e8647a); text-decoration:none; }
.byline-strip a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }

/* Methodology panel on homepage */
.method-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(232,100,122,0.14), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.075), rgba(232,168,76,0.045)),
    var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,100,122,0.24);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.method-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-gold));
}
.method-panel__copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  min-width: 0;
}
.method-panel__copy h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin: 0;
}
.method-panel__copy p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.method-panel__proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.method-panel__proof span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 28px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: rgba(232,100,122,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,100,122,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.method-score-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.method-score-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 64px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: start;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(13,13,18,0.52);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.065);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.method-score-list__weight {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 40px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(232,168,76,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,168,76,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.method-score-list__copy {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  min-width: 0;
}
.method-score-list__copy strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.method-score-list__copy small {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.mobile-rankings {
  display: none;
}
.mobile-rank-card {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.055), rgba(232,168,76,0.025)),
    var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,100,122,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.mobile-rank-card__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.mobile-rank-card__rank {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: rgba(232,100,122,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,100,122,0.24);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.mobile-rank-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 2px;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.mobile-rank-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.mobile-rank-card__top p,
.mobile-rank-card > p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.mobile-rank-card__top strong {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}
.mobile-rank-card__facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.mobile-rank-card__facts span {
  padding: 3px 8px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 11px;
}
.mobile-rank-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.recent-update-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.recent-update-card {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.recent-update-card__date {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.recent-update-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.recent-update-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.recent-update-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.recent-update-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.recent-update-card__meta span {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.guide-top-pick,
.guide-related-panel,
.comparison-next-step {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(232,100,122,0.13), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.075), rgba(232,168,76,0.04)),
    var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,100,122,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.guide-top-pick::before,
.guide-related-panel::before,
.comparison-next-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-gold));
}
.guide-top-pick h2,
.guide-related-panel h2,
.comparison-next-step h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.guide-top-pick p,
.guide-related-panel p,
.comparison-next-step p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.guide-top-pick__score {
  display: grid;
  justify-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  min-width: 150px;
}
.guide-top-pick__score strong {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 48px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.guide-top-pick__score span {
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}
.guide-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
.guide-verdict-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.guide-verdict-card,
.comparison-choice-grid article,
.review-intent-links {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.055), rgba(20,20,26,0) 44%),
    var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,100,122,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.guide-verdict-card__rank {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.guide-verdict-card h3,
.comparison-choice-grid h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.guide-verdict-card p,
.comparison-choice-grid p,
.review-intent-links p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.guide-verdict-card dl {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
}
.guide-verdict-card dl div {
  padding: var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(13,13,18,0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.guide-verdict-card dt {
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.guide-verdict-card dd {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.guide-verdict-card__actions,
.comparison-next-step__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.guide-related-panel {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.75fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr);
}
.guide-related-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.guide-related-columns div {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-content: start;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(13,13,18,0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.guide-related-columns h3 {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.guide-related-columns a,
.review-intent-card {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.guide-related-columns a:hover,
.review-intent-card:hover strong {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.comparison-choice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-8);
}
.comparison-choice-grid article {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-content: start;
}
.comparison-next-step {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.comparison-next-step__actions {
  justify-content: flex-end;
  max-width: 360px;
}
.review-intent-links {
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.review-intent-links h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.review-intent-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.review-intent-card {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(13,13,18,0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.review-intent-card span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.review-intent-card strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.review-intent-card small {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}
.review-callout--cta {
  border-color: rgba(232,168,76,0.28);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(232,168,76,0.15), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,168,76,0.08), rgba(232,100,122,0.04)),
    var(--color-surface);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .method-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .recent-update-grid,
  .guide-verdict-grid,
  .comparison-choice-grid,
  .review-intent-grid,
  .guide-related-panel,
  .guide-related-columns,
  .guide-top-pick,
  .comparison-next-step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .comparison-next-step__actions {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .method-panel {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }
  .method-panel__copy h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
  .method-score-list li {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .method-score-list__weight {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    width: fit-content;
    min-height: 34px;
    padding: 0 var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
  .table-wrap--desktop-home {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-rankings {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .mobile-rank-card__actions,
  .guide-verdict-card__actions,
  .comparison-next-step__actions {
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .mobile-rank-card__actions .btn,
  .guide-verdict-card__actions .btn,
  .comparison-next-step__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .guide-top-pick,
  .guide-related-panel,
  .comparison-next-step,
  .review-intent-links {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }
  .guide-verdict-card dl {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Compare-with link on featured cards */
.compare-link { display:block; text-align:center; margin-top:10px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--color-text-muted, #9aa0a6); text-decoration:none; }
.compare-link:hover { color:var(--color-accent, #e8647a); }

/* Smooth-scroll offset under sticky header */
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; }
section[id] { scroll-margin-top:80px; }

/* Mobile stacked comparison table */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .compare-table thead { display:none; }
  .compare-table, .compare-table tbody, .compare-table tr, .compare-table td { display:block; width:100%; }
  .compare-table tr { border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius:12px; padding:12px 14px; margin-bottom:12px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
  .compare-table td { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:6px 0; border:none; text-align:right; gap:12px; }
  .compare-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); font-weight:600; color:var(--color-text-muted, #9aa0a6); text-align:left; }
}

/* About page — lede, team, contact, methodology */
.lede { font-size:1.15rem; opacity:0.9; margin-bottom:28px; }
.method-list li { margin-bottom:8px; }
.contact-list { list-style:none; padding:0; }
.contact-list li { margin-bottom:6px; }
.contact-list a { color:var(--color-accent, #e8647a); }
.team-list { list-style:none; padding:0; }
.team-list li { padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.team-list li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.team-list strong { color:var(--color-accent, #e8647a); font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; }

/* About CTA card (note: .btn-primary is already defined in base styles.css) */
.cta-card h3 { font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; }


/* ========================================================
   Guide pages — "At a glance" ranked summary block
   ======================================================== */
.at-a-glance { margin: 24px 0 40px; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(232,100,122,0.25); border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
.at-a-glance__title { margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--color-text-muted, #9aa0a6); font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; letter-spacing: .02em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.ranked-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.ranked-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr auto; grid-template-areas: "pos name score" "pos desc desc"; gap: 4px 14px; align-items: center; padding: 12px 14px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); border-radius: 10px; }
.ranked-pos { grid-area: pos; font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-accent, #e8647a); }
.ranked-name { grid-area: name; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.ranked-name:hover { color: var(--color-accent, #e8647a); }
.ranked-score { grid-area: score; font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; color: #e8a84c; }
.ranked-desc { grid-area: desc; color: var(--color-text-muted, #9aa0a6); font-size: .92rem; }
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .ranked-item { grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; grid-template-areas: "pos name" "pos score" "desc desc"; }
  .ranked-score { justify-self: start; }
}


/* ========================================================
   SEO / UX implementation pass - April 25, 2026
   ======================================================== */
.decision-summary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8);
}
.decision-summary__item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.09), rgba(232,168,76,0.035)),
    var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,100,122,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  min-width: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.decision-summary__item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), rgba(232,168,76,0.85));
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.decision-summary__item:nth-child(3),
.decision-summary__item:nth-child(4) {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,168,76,0.10), rgba(232,100,122,0.035)),
    var(--color-surface);
  border-color: rgba(232,168,76,0.18);
}
.decision-summary__item span,
.testing-proof__grid span,
.comparison-verdict__label {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.decision-summary__item strong,
.testing-proof__grid strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.testing-proof {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(232,100,122,0.14), transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.08), rgba(232,168,76,0.055)),
    var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.testing-proof h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.testing-proof p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.testing-proof__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.testing-proof__grid div {
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,168,76,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(13,13,18,0.48);
}
.testing-proof__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.testing-proof__list li {
  color: var(--color-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,100,122,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  background: rgba(232,100,122,0.07);
}
.update-note {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: start;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,168,76,0.12), rgba(232,100,122,0.055)),
    var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,168,76,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.update-note strong {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.update-note span {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.review-callout {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(232,100,122,0.12), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035), rgba(232,100,122,0.045)),
    var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,100,122,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.review-callout::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-gold));
}
.review-callout h2,
.review-prose .review-callout h2 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
}
.review-callout p:last-child,
.review-callout ul:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.review-callout--bottom-line {
  border-color: rgba(232,100,122,0.28);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(232,100,122,0.15), transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.075), rgba(232,168,76,0.045)),
    var(--color-surface);
}
.review-callout--features {
  border-color: rgba(232,100,122,0.20);
}
.review-callout--pricing {
  border-color: rgba(232,168,76,0.28);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(232,168,76,0.14), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,168,76,0.09), rgba(232,100,122,0.035)),
    var(--color-surface);
}
.review-callout--features ul,
.review-callout--pricing ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.review-callout--features li,
.review-callout--pricing li {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4) var(--space-3) 38px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: rgba(13,13,18,0.46);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.065);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.review-callout--features li::before,
.review-callout--pricing li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--space-4);
  top: 1.15em;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-gold));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,100,122,0.10);
}
.review-callout--pricing li::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-accent));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,168,76,0.10);
}
.review-prose .review-callout--pricing li strong {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.comparison-verdict {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.10), rgba(232,168,76,0.06));
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-8);
}
.comparison-verdict strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.comparison-verdict p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
.compare-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}
.compare-filters__label {
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-right: var(--space-1);
}
.compare-filter {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.compare-filter:hover,
.compare-filter.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-border);
  background: var(--color-accent-subtle);
}
.legal-page h1 {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-2);
}
.legal-page h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-3);
}
.legal-page p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.legal-page a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Trust and policy pages */
.trust-page {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-20);
}
.trust-hero {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-12);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(232,100,122,0.08), rgba(13,13,18,0) 72%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232,168,76,0.045), rgba(13,13,18,0));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}
.trust-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(320px, 420px);
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: center;
}
.trust-hero__copy {
  min-width: 0;
}
.trust-hero__eyebrow,
.trust-block__kicker,
.trust-sidebar__title,
.trust-metric span,
.trust-team-card span,
.trust-contact-grid span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.trust-hero h1 {
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-4);
}
.trust-hero__copy > p {
  max-width: 720px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.trust-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-4);
}
.trust-hero__meta {
  color: var(--color-text-faint) !important;
  font-size: var(--text-sm) !important;
  margin: 0;
}
.trust-hero__panel {
  background: rgba(20,20,26,0.74);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.trust-visual {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}
.trust-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.trust-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.trust-metric {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.trust-metric strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.trust-content {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0 0;
}
.trust-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(260px, 320px);
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: start;
}
.trust-document {
  min-width: 0;
}
.trust-block {
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}
.trust-block:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: 0;
}
.trust-block h2 {
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.trust-block p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 780px;
}
.trust-block a,
.trust-sidebar a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.trust-block a:hover,
.trust-sidebar a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.trust-block code {
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.9em;
}
.trust-pill-list,
.trust-check-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.trust-pill-list li {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
}
.trust-pill-list strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.trust-team-grid,
.trust-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}
.trust-team-card,
.trust-contact-grid a {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-surface);
}
.trust-team-card h3 {
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}
.trust-team-card p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.trust-team-card a,
.trust-contact-grid strong {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.trust-contact-grid a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.trust-contact-grid a:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-border);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.trust-contact-grid strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.trust-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 84px;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  min-width: 0;
}
.trust-sidebar__box {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(20,20,26,0.82);
}
.trust-sidebar__title {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}
.trust-nav,
.trust-related-links {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.trust-nav a,
.trust-related-links a,
.trust-text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.trust-nav a:hover,
.trust-related-links a:hover,
.trust-text-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.trust-sidebar p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.trust-check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.trust-check-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-accent-subtle);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .decision-summary,
  .testing-proof__grid,
  .comparison-verdict,
  .trust-hero__grid,
  .trust-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .trust-hero__grid,
  .trust-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .trust-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .decision-summary,
  .testing-proof__grid,
  .comparison-verdict,
  .trust-metrics,
  .trust-team-grid,
  .trust-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .compare-filters {
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .compare-filter {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
  }
  .trust-hero {
    padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  }
  .trust-hero h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  }
  .trust-hero__copy > p {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
  .trust-hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .trust-sidebar__box,
  .trust-team-card,
  .trust-contact-grid a {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }
}


/* Mobile overflow guard - April 25, 2026 */
html,
body {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.hero__badge {
  max-width: 100%;
  white-space: normal;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.container,
.site-header .nav,
.brand,
.review-page-layout,
.review-page-layout > article,
.review-sidebar,
.review-hero-block,
.author-strip,
.author-strip > div,
.testing-proof,
.testing-proof__grid,
.testing-proof__list,
.update-note,
.decision-summary,
.review-callout,
.method-panel,
.method-panel__copy,
.method-score-list,
.trust-hero__grid,
.trust-hero__copy,
.trust-hero__panel,
.trust-layout,
.trust-document,
.trust-sidebar,
.trust-block,
.sidebar-widget,
.review-prose {
  min-width: 0;
}
.btn {
  max-width: 100%;
}
.hero__sub,
.byline-strip,
.spotlight-title,
.spotlight-desc,
.featured-summary,
.review-card__desc,
.review-hero-block p,
.author-info-meta,
.testing-proof p,
.testing-proof__grid strong,
.testing-proof__list li,
.update-note,
.review-callout,
.method-panel__copy p,
.method-panel__proof span,
.method-score-list__copy small,
.update-note span,
.sidebar-widget,
.sidebar-widget p,
.trust-hero__copy p,
.trust-hero__meta,
.trust-block p,
.trust-block li,
.trust-sidebar p,
.trust-sidebar li,
.trust-contact-grid strong,
.review-prose p,
.review-prose li,
.review-prose td,
.review-prose th {
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.review-page-layout {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 300px);
}
.review-page-layout > article,
.review-sidebar,
.review-page-layout *,
.sidebar-widget * {
  max-width: 100%;
}
.review-prose li strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .review-page-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
  .review-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: var(--space-4);
    padding-right: var(--space-4);
  }
  .hero .container,
  .section .container {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .review-page-layout {
    gap: var(--space-6);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px) !important;
  }
  .review-page-layout > article,
  .review-sidebar,
  .review-hero-block,
  .decision-summary,
  .testing-proof,
  .update-note,
  .review-callout,
  .method-panel,
  .review-prose,
  .sidebar-widget {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  }
  .review-hero-block {
    padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  }
  .review-hero-block > p,
  .testing-proof p,
  .update-note span,
  .review-callout p,
  .review-callout li,
  .method-panel__copy p,
  .method-score-list__copy small,
  .sidebar-widget p,
  .review-prose p,
  .review-prose li {
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  }
  .review-hero-block h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .review-rating-display {
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .review-pill-row {
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
  .review-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .author-strip {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .author-strip > div:last-child {
    max-width: calc(100vw - 84px);
  }
  .testing-proof {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }
  .testing-proof p {
    max-width: calc(100vw - 72px);
  }
  .update-note {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  .hero__badge {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }
  .hero__sub {
    max-width: 420px;
  }
  .byline-strip {
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero__actions {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .spotlight-card {
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding: var(--space-6);
  }
  .spotlight-card > * {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .spotlight-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .spotlight-actions .btn,
  .hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .spotlight-desc {
    max-width: none;
  }
}


/* Visual proof thumbnail sizing - April 25, 2026 */
.page-visual {
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-5);
}
.page-visual--hero {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: var(--space-8) auto 0;
}
.page-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 220px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #0d0d12;
}
.page-visual--hero img {
  max-height: none;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.page-visual figcaption {
  display: none;
}
.review-page-layout article .page-visual,
.container--narrow > .page-visual,
.legal-page .page-visual {
  max-width: 460px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .page-visual,
  .page-visual--hero {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .page-visual img {
    max-height: 190px;
  }
  .page-visual--hero img {
    max-height: none;
  }
}