/* ===== ARTICLE CARDS ===== */
.article-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

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

.article-card-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-card-image {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.article-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

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

.article-card-image-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-card) 0%, var(--color-bg-light) 100%);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.article-category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-md);
    left: var(--space-md);
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.article-category-badge[data-category="reviews"] {
    background: #e8956f;
}

.article-category-badge[data-category="comparisons"] {
    background: #6b9bd1;
}

.article-category-badge[data-category="guides"] {
    background: #82a387;
}

.article-category-badge[data-category="how-to"] {
    background: #b8957f;
}

.article-category-badge[data-category="tools"] {
    background: #5a9fa5;
}

.article-card-body {
    padding: var(--card-padding);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.article-card-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    flex: 1;
}

.article-card-title a {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.article-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.article-card-excerpt {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.article-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: var(--space-sm);
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.meta-author {
    font-weight: 500;
}

.meta-date,
.meta-reading-time {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.reading-time-value {
    font-weight: 600;
}

.article-type-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.article-type-badge-large {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-right: var(--space-sm);
}

.article-category-badge-large {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-category-badge-large:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ===== PRODUCT CARDS ===== */
.product-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    padding: var(--card-padding);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.product-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.product-card.editors-choice {
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-md);
    right: var(--space-md);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-gold {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.badge-accent {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

.product-card-header {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.product-logo {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.product-card-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.product-card-title a {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.product-card-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.product-card-meta {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.product-price {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.product-price.free {
    color: var(--color-success);
}

.product-best-for {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.product-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

/* ===== STAR RATINGS ===== */
.star-rating {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.star {
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

.star-full {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.star-half {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.star-empty {
    color: var(--color-border);
}

.rating-value {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-left: var(--space-xs);
}

/* ===== RATING DISPLAY ===== */
.rating-display {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.rating-summary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.rating-big {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.rating-count {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.rating-bars {
    max-width: 400px;
}

.rating-bar-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.bar-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    width: 30px;
}

.bar-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.bar-count {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    width: 25px;
    text-align: right;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* ===== SIDEBAR WIDGETS ===== */
.sidebar-widget {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: var(--card-padding);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.widget-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.widget-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.widget-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Top Pick Widget */
.top-pick-widget {
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.top-pick-rating {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.top-pick-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* Newsletter Widget */
.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 56, 52, 0.1);
}

.newsletter-note {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Popular Widget */
.popular-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.popular-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.popular-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.popular-number {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    min-width: 20px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.popular-item a {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.popular-item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Related List */
.related-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.related-list li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.related-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.related-list a {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.related-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Category Navigation */
.category-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.category-nav-list li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.category-nav-list a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-nav-list a:hover,
.category-nav-list a.active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.category-count {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Table of Contents */
.toc-widget {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-lg));
}

.sticky-widget {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-lg));
}

.toc-list {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.toc-item {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.toc-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px 0;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.toc-link:hover,
.toc-link.active {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.toc-level-3 {
    padding-left: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ===== SHARE WIDGET ===== */
.share-widget {
    text-align: center;
}

.share-buttons {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.share-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    flex: 1;
}

.share-twitter {
    color: #1DA1F2;
    border-color: #1DA1F2;
}

.share-twitter:hover {
    background: #1DA1F2;
    color: #fff;
}

.share-linkedin {
    color: #0A66C2;
    border-color: #0A66C2;
}

.share-linkedin:hover {
    background: #0A66C2;
    color: #fff;
}

.share-facebook {
    color: #1877F2;
    border-color: #1877F2;
}

.share-facebook:hover {
    background: #1877F2;
    color: #fff;
}

/* ===== PROS & CONS ===== */
.pros-cons-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.pros-box,
.cons-box {
    padding: var(--card-padding);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
}

.pros-box {
    background: #e8f5e9;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-success);
}

.cons-box {
    background: #ffebee;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-danger);
}

.pros-title,
.cons-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.pros-title {
    color: var(--color-success);
}

.cons-title {
    color: var(--color-danger);
}

.pros-list,
.cons-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.pros-list li,
.cons-list li {
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    padding-left: var(--space-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    position: relative;
}

.pros-list li:before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-success);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.cons-list li:before {
    content: '✕';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-danger);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ===== COMPARISON TABLE ===== */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.comparison-table th {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.comparison-table td:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.comparison-table tr:hover td:not(:first-child) {
    background: rgba(130, 163, 135, 0.05);
}

.winner-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-left: var(--space-xs);
}

.comparison-cta-row td {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ===== CTA BOX ===== */
.cta-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: var(--card-padding);
    margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.cta-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* ===== DEAL CARDS ===== */
.deal-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    padding: var(--card-padding);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.deal-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.deal-card.deal-urgent {
    border: 2px solid var(--color-danger);
}

.deal-discount {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-danger);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.deal-coupon {
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 2px dashed var(--color-primary);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    margin: var(--space-md) 0;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.deal-verified {
    color: var(--color-success);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.deal-expires {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-danger);
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

/* ===== TOOL CARDS ===== */
.tool-card {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    padding: var(--card-padding);
    text-align: center;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.tool-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.tool-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.tool-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}

.tool-card p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.tool-cta {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ===== CATEGORY CARDS ===== */
.category-card {
    display: block;
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: var(--card-padding);
    text-align: center;
    transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.category-card:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.category-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.category-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.category-count {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.category-card:hover .category-count {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ===== REVIEW CARDS ===== */
.review-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    padding: var(--card-padding);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.review-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.review-header time {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.review-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* ===== BREADCRUMBS ===== */
.breadcrumbs {
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.breadcrumb-list li::after {
    content: '/';
    margin-left: var(--space-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.breadcrumb-list li:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

.breadcrumb-list a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb-list a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumb-list li:last-child {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* ===== AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE ===== */
.affiliate-disclosure {
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

/* ===== NEWSLETTER SECTION ===== */
.newsletter-section {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    padding: var(--space-section) 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-inner {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.newsletter-section h2 {
    color: #fff;
}

.newsletter-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.newsletter-form-inline {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.newsletter-form-inline input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.newsletter-form-inline .btn-gold {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-form-inline .btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

.newsletter-form-footer {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.newsletter-form-footer input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* ===== PAGINATION ===== */
.pagination-wrapper {
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.pagination-number,
.pagination-prev,
.pagination-next {
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pagination-prev,
.pagination-next {
    gap: 4px;
}

.pagination-text {
    display: none;
}

/* ===== SEARCH ===== */
.search-form-large {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    max-width: 600px;
}

.search-form-large input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
}

.search-form-large input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.search-form-large input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.search-summary {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* ===== NO RESULTS ===== */
.no-results-container {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
}

.no-results-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.no-results-container h2 {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.no-results-container p {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ===== SEARCH OVERLAY ===== */
.search-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.search-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.search-overlay-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 56, 52, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.search-overlay-inner {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 100px auto 0;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg, 24px);
}

.search-bar-wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.search-overlay-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md, 16px);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e5e7eb);
}

.search-overlay-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-light, #9ca3af);
}

.search-overlay-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-dark, #1a1a1a);
}

.search-overlay-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-text-light, #9ca3af);
}

.search-shortcut {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-family: inherit;
    background: var(--color-bg-light, #f3f4f6);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e5e7eb);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--color-text-light, #9ca3af);
}

.search-close-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-text-light, #9ca3af);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.search-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-bg-light, #f3f4f6);
    color: var(--color-text-dark, #1a1a1a);
}

.search-quick-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm, 8px);
    padding: 14px 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.search-quick-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-text-light, #9ca3af);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.search-quick-link {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-primary, #003834);
    background: var(--color-bg-light, #f3f4f6);
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.search-quick-link:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary, #003834);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Search toggle button in header */
#search-toggle {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-text-dark, #1a1a1a);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

#search-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary, #003834);
}

/* ===== DROPDOWN ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.dropdown-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-border, #e5e7eb);
    margin: 6px 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    list-style: none;
}

/* Mobile search overlay */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .search-overlay-inner {
        margin-top: 70px;
        padding: 0 var(--space-md, 16px);
    }

    .search-overlay-form {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .search-overlay-input {
        font-size: 16px; /* Prevent iOS zoom */
    }

    .search-shortcut {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ===== AFFILIATE LINKS ===== */
.aff-link {
    color: var(--color-accent, #82a387);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(130, 163, 135, 0.3);
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.2s);
}

.aff-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary, #003834);
    text-decoration-color: var(--color-primary, #003834);
}

.aff-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--color-accent, #82a387);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.2s);
}

.aff-cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary, #003834);
    color: #fff;
}

.aff-cta::after {
    content: " \2192";
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   WORLD-CLASS AFFILIATE ARTICLE STYLES
   NerdWallet/Wirecutter-inspired design system
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* --- Affiliate Disclosure Banner --- */
.affiliate-disclosure {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7f0 0%, #e8f5e9 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid #2d5016;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.affiliate-disclosure strong {
    color: #2d5016;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* --- Pros/Cons Boxes (Premium Styling) --- */
.pros-cons-box,
.pros-cons {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 32px 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.pros-cons-box .pros,
.pros-cons .pros,
.pros-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #dcfce7 100%);
    border: 1px solid #86efac;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.pros-cons-box .pros::before,
.pros-cons .pros::before,
.pros-box::before {
    content: '👍 PROS';
    display: block;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #166534;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #86efac;
}
.pros-cons-box .cons,
.pros-cons .cons,
.cons-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef2f2 0%, #fee2e2 100%);
    border: 1px solid #fca5a5;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.pros-cons-box .cons::before,
.pros-cons .cons::before,
.cons-box::before {
    content: '👎 CONS';
    display: block;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #991b1b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #fca5a5;
}
.pros-cons-box ul,
.pros-cons ul,
.pros-box ul,
.cons-box ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.pros-cons-box .pros li,
.pros-cons .pros li,
.pros-box li {
    padding: 8px 0 8px 28px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(134, 239, 172, 0.3);
}
.pros-cons-box .pros li:last-child,
.pros-cons .pros li:last-child,
.pros-box li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.pros-cons-box .pros li::before,
.pros-cons .pros li::before,
.pros-box li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #16a34a;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.pros-cons-box .cons li,
.pros-cons .cons li,
.cons-box li {
    padding: 8px 0 8px 28px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(252, 165, 165, 0.3);
}
.pros-cons-box .cons li:last-child,
.pros-cons .cons li:last-child,
.cons-box li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.pros-cons-box .cons li::before,
.pros-cons .cons li::before,
.cons-box li::before {
    content: '✗';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #dc2626;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .pros-cons-box,
    .pros-cons {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* --- CTA Buttons (Affiliate Call-to-Action) --- */
.cta-button,
a.cta-button,
.article-content a.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e74c3c 0%, #c0392b 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    margin: 8px 4px;
}
.cta-button:hover,
a.cta-button:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c0392b 0%, #a93226 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.4);
}
.cta-button-secondary,
a.cta-button-secondary {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #1a2332;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(26, 35, 50, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    margin: 8px 4px;
}
.cta-button-secondary:hover {
    background: #2a3a4f;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- Comparison Tables (Premium) --- */
.article-content table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: separate;
    border-spacing: 0;
    margin: 32px 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.article-content table thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2332 0%, #2a3a4f 100%);
}
.article-content table th {
    color: #fff;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.article-content table td {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    vertical-align: middle;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.article-content table tbody tr {
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
}
.article-content table tbody tr:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
}
.article-content table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: #fafbfc;
}
.article-content table tbody tr:nth-child(even):hover {
    background: #f0f4f8;
}
.article-content table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* --- Editor's Choice / Winner Badge --- */
.editors-choice,
.winner-badge,
.top-pick {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}
.editors-choice::before { content: '🏆'; }

/* --- Product Rating Card --- */
.product-rating-card,
.rating-box {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin: 24px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.product-rating-card:hover,
.rating-box:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.rating-score {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 80px;
}
.rating-score .score {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #2d5016;
    line-height: 1;
}
.rating-score .out-of {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #999;
}
.rating-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* --- Pricing Box --- */
.pricing-highlight,
.price-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
    border: 2px solid #93c5fd;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 24px 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.pricing-highlight .price,
.price-box .price {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2332;
}
.pricing-highlight .original-price,
.price-box .original-price {
    text-decoration: line-through;
    color: #999;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-right: 8px;
}
.pricing-highlight .savings-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #16a34a;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-left: 8px;
}

/* --- Article Table of Contents --- */
.table-of-contents,
.toc {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    margin: 28px 0;
}
.table-of-contents h3,
.toc h3,
.table-of-contents .toc-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a2332;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.table-of-contents ol,
.toc ol {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
}
.table-of-contents li,
.toc li {
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.table-of-contents li:last-child,
.toc li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.table-of-contents a,
.toc a {
    color: #2563eb;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.15s;
}
.table-of-contents a:hover,
.toc a:hover {
    color: #1d4ed8;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- Feature Highlight Boxes --- */
.feature-box,
.info-box,
.tip-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid #3b82f6;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}
.warning-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fefce8 0%, #fef9c3 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid #eab308;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}
.success-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #dcfce7 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid #22c55e;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}

/* --- Sticky Affiliate CTA Bar --- */
.sticky-cta-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2332 0%, #2a3a4f 100%);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.sticky-cta-bar.visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.sticky-cta-bar .cta-text {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.sticky-cta-bar .cta-text .highlight {
    color: #f59e0b;
}
.sticky-cta-bar .cta-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e74c3c 0%, #c0392b 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.sticky-cta-bar .cta-btn:hover {
    background: #c0392b;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- Article Content Typography Enhancement --- */
.article-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2332;
    margin: 48px 0 20px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #e5e7eb;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.article-content h2:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 24px;
}
.article-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a2332;
    margin: 36px 0 16px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.article-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #374151;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
    margin: 16px 0 24px 20px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.article-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #374151;
}
.article-content strong {
    color: #1a2332;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.article-content a {
    color: #2563eb;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: all 0.15s;
}
.article-content a:hover {
    color: #1d4ed8;
    text-decoration-color: #1d4ed8;
}

/* --- Featured Image Placeholder (for missing images) --- */
.article-hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
}
.article-hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.article-hero-image.no-image {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2332 0%, #2d5016 50%, #1a2332 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.article-hero-image.no-image::after {
    content: attr(data-category);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* --- Article Cards on Blog/Home (Premium Grid) --- */
.article-card {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}
.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.article-card .card-image {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.article-card .card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.article-card:hover .card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.article-card .card-image .card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(45, 80, 22, 0.9);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* --- Newsletter Signup Box (In-Article) --- */
.newsletter-inline {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2332 0%, #2a3a4f 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}
.newsletter-inline h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.newsletter-inline p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.newsletter-inline form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.newsletter-inline input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.newsletter-inline input[type="email"]::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.newsletter-inline button {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e74c3c 0%, #c0392b 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.newsletter-inline button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.3);
}

/* --- Verdict / Bottom Line Box --- */
.verdict-box,
.bottom-line {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7f0 0%, #e8f5e9 100%);
    border: 2px solid #2d5016;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.verdict-box::before,
.bottom-line::before {
    content: '✅ THE BOTTOM LINE';
    display: block;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #2d5016;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.verdict-box h3,
.bottom-line h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    color: #1a2332;
}

/* --- Quick Summary Box (Top of Article) --- */
.quick-summary {
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.quick-summary h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.quick-summary .winner {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a2332;
}
.quick-summary .winner-reason {
    color: #555;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* --- Blockquote Enhancement --- */
.article-content blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid #2d5016;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 24px 0;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #4a5568;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Responsive Table Wrapper --- */
.table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 24px 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* --- Product Card in Articles --- */
.product-card-inline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 20px 0;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.product-card-inline:hover {
    border-color: #2d5016;
}
.product-card-inline .product-info {
    flex: 1;
}
.product-card-inline .product-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #1a2332;
}
.product-card-inline .product-price {
    color: #2d5016;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ===== TRUST BAR ===== */
.trust-bar {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-primary-dark);
}
.trust-bar-items {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-bar-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-bar-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ===== HOW IT WORKS ===== */
.how-it-works-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}
.how-step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.how-step-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.how-step h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.how-step p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== ARTICLE CARD — BADGES ROW & SCORE ===== */
.article-card-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.article-score-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    background: #fff8e1;
    color: #b8860b;
    border: 1px solid #f0d060;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 10px;
}

/* ===== DEAL CARD IMPROVEMENTS ===== */
.deal-coupon-hint {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.deal-no-code {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-success);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.deal-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.badge-gold {
    background: #fff8e1;
    color: #b8860b;
    border: 1px solid #f0d060;
}
.deal-alert-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.deal-alert-fine {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}
.section-sub {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.deals-grid-lg {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
}

/* ===== PRODUCT DETAIL — HEADER ===== */
.product-header-info {
    flex: 1;
}
.rating-value-sm {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-left: var(--space-sm);
}
.product-best-for-inline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}
.price-free {
    color: var(--color-success);
}
.header-cta-sub {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* ===== VERDICT BOX ===== */
.verdict-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr auto;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: start;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.verdict-score-col {
    text-align: center;
    padding-right: var(--space-xl);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.verdict-score-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.verdict-score-number {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.verdict-score-stars {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.verdict-score-sub {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.verdict-breakdown-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
}
.verdict-score-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}
.verdict-score-name {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    width: 140px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.verdict-score-bar {
    flex: 1;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.verdict-score-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: width 0.6s ease;
}
.verdict-score-val {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    width: 30px;
    text-align: right;
}
.verdict-summary-col {
    min-width: 200px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-left: var(--space-xl);
}
.verdict-pros, .verdict-cons {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.verdict-pros-label, .verdict-cons-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.verdict-pros-label { color: var(--color-success); }
.verdict-cons-label { color: var(--color-danger); }
.verdict-pros ul, .verdict-cons ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.verdict-pros ul li, .verdict-cons ul li {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    padding: 3px 0;
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
    position: relative;
}
.verdict-pros ul li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-success);
    font-size: 11px;
}
.verdict-cons ul li::before {
    content: '✗';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-danger);
    font-size: 11px;
}

/* ===== FEATURES GRID ===== */
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.feature-check {
    color: var(--color-success);
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===== AFFILIATE LINKS GRID ===== */
.affiliate-links-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.affiliate-link-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}
.affiliate-link-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.affiliate-link-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}
.affiliate-link-commission {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-success);
}

/* ===== REVIEW FORM ===== */
.write-review-section {
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
    padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.write-review-section h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.write-review-sub {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.review-form {
    max-width: 640px;
}
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.required { color: var(--color-danger); }
.form-input, .form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
    background: #fff;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,56,52,0.08);
}
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-hint {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.review-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}
.review-disclaimer {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}
.review-form-message {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.review-form-success {
    background: #d4edda;
    color: #155724;
    border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
}
.review-form-error {
    background: #f8d7da;
    color: #721c24;
    border: 1px solid #f5c6cb;
}

/* ===== STAR PICKER ===== */
.star-picker {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
    gap: 4px;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.star-picker input[type="radio"] {
    display: none;
}
.star-picker label {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #ddd;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.15s;
    line-height: 1;
}
.star-picker label:hover,
.star-picker label:hover ~ label,
.star-picker input:checked ~ label {
    color: #f59e0b;
}
.star-picker-hint {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    display: block;
}

/* ===== REVIEW CARDS ===== */
.review-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.review-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.review-author {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}
.review-date {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-left: auto;
}
.review-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.review-body {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.review-helpful-btn {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.review-helpful-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .verdict-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .verdict-score-col {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        padding-right: 0;
        padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    }
    .verdict-summary-col {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: var(--space-lg);
    }
    .how-it-works-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .trust-bar-items {
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }
    .review-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .verdict-score-name {
        width: 110px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .verdict-summary-col { min-width: unset; }
}

/* ===== START HERE PAGE ===== */
.start-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #005a52 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
    text-align: center;
}
.start-hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.start-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: #fff;
}
.start-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.start-hero-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.start-nav-pill {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.start-nav-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Trust strip */
.start-trust-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
}
.start-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.start-trust-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.start-trust-item strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.start-trust-item span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Category sections */
.start-cat-section {
    scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}
.start-cat-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.start-cat-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.start-cat-info h2 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.start-cat-intro {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}
.start-picks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.start-pick-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.start-pick-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.start-pick-top {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.start-pick-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.start-pick-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.start-pick-logo {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.start-pick-title h3 {
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.start-pick-rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.star-filled { color: var(--color-accent); }
.star-empty  { color: var(--color-border); }
.start-pick-rating strong {
    margin-left: 4px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.start-pick-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.start-pick-best-for {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.start-pick-best-for strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.start-pick-price {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.price-free-badge {
    background: #d4edda;
    color: #155724;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.price-from {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.price-from strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.start-pick-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}
.start-cat-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: var(--space-sm);
}
.start-compare-link {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}
.start-compare-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Newsletter */
.start-newsletter-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0faf9 0%, #e8f5f4 100%);
}
.start-newsletter-box {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.start-newsletter-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.start-newsletter-box h2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.start-newsletter-box p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.start-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
}
.start-newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.start-newsletter-fine {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}
.start-blog-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Start Here responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .start-trust-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .start-cat-header {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .start-picks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .start-newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .start-hero-nav {
        padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
    }
}