/* ==========================================================================
   LeadGen Network — Shared Stylesheet
   10 high-CPM niche landing pages + guide/compare sub-pages
   Theme system: each niche sets [data-theme="slug-family"] on <body>
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --font-head: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* default theme (overridden per niche) */
  --c-primary: #1746a2;
  --c-primary-dark: #0f2f6e;
  --c-accent: #ff9d2e;
  --c-accent-dark: #e8811b;
  --c-bg: #f6f8fb;
  --c-surface: #ffffff;
  --c-text: #1c2333;
  --c-text-light: #5b6478;
  --c-border: #e3e7ef;
  --c-success: #1fa774;
  --c-danger: #e2453c;
  --radius: 14px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(20,30,60,.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(20,30,60,.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(20,30,60,.16);
  --maxw: 1180px;
}

/* ---------- Theme palettes ---------- */
[data-theme="law"]{ --c-primary:#0b2545; --c-primary-dark:#071a33; --c-accent:#d4a72c; --c-accent-dark:#b8891a; --c-success:#1fa774; }
[data-theme="claim"]{ --c-primary:#7a1128; --c-primary-dark:#560c1c; --c-accent:#f2b134; --c-accent-dark:#d99a1c; }
[data-theme="auto"]{ --c-primary:#0f4c92; --c-primary-dark:#0a3766; --c-accent:#ff7a00; --c-accent-dark:#e06600; }
[data-theme="life"]{ --c-primary:#0f5c46; --c-primary-dark:#0a4232; --c-accent:#e0b04b; --c-accent-dark:#c4952f; }
[data-theme="debt"]{ --c-primary:#0e6e6e; --c-primary-dark:#0a4f4f; --c-accent:#3ec98f; --c-accent-dark:#28a874; }
[data-theme="security"]{ --c-primary:#151a24; --c-primary-dark:#0a0d13; --c-accent:#e2453c; --c-accent-dark:#c13129; }
[data-theme="solar"]{ --c-primary:#0a3d62; --c-primary-dark:#062942; --c-accent:#ffb703; --c-accent-dark:#e0a000; }
[data-theme="rehab"]{ --c-primary:#1c5d7a; --c-primary-dark:#123f54; --c-accent:#4fd1a5; --c-accent-dark:#31b98c; }
[data-theme="vpn"]{ --c-primary:#3a1d70; --c-primary-dark:#26134a; --c-accent:#2ee6d6; --c-accent-dark:#1cbfb1; }
[data-theme="mortgage"]{ --c-primary:#0b3d2e; --c-primary-dark:#07281e; --c-accent:#d9a441; --c-accent-dark:#bd8a2c; }
[data-theme="medicare"]{ --c-primary:#0c4a7c; --c-primary-dark:#083455; --c-accent:#2fb8a3; --c-accent-dark:#1c9c88; }
[data-theme="tax"]{ --c-primary:#1b4d3e; --c-primary-dark:#123529; --c-accent:#e0a83a; --c-accent-dark:#c28f22; }
[data-theme="idtheft"]{ --c-primary:#241b4d; --c-primary-dark:#160f33; --c-accent:#ff5f6d; --c-accent-dark:#e04552; }
[data-theme="edu"]{ --c-primary:#5a1f8a; --c-primary-dark:#3d1361; --c-accent:#ffb347; --c-accent-dark:#e6952a; }
[data-theme="divorce"]{ --c-primary:#7a2b4a; --c-primary-dark:#571d33; --c-accent:#d98a5f; --c-accent-dark:#bd6f45; }
[data-theme="malpractice"]{ --c-primary:#7a1f2b; --c-primary-dark:#57151f; --c-accent:#d4a017; --c-accent-dark:#b3860a; }
[data-theme="bankruptcy"]{ --c-primary:#0f5c5c; --c-primary-dark:#0a3f3f; --c-accent:#4fd1c5; --c-accent-dark:#38a89d; }
[data-theme="dui"]{ --c-primary:#1a2b4d; --c-primary-dark:#111d38; --c-accent:#e63946; --c-accent-dark:#c92a38; }
[data-theme="weightloss"]{ --c-primary:#0d7377; --c-primary-dark:#0a5a5d; --c-accent:#ff6b6b; --c-accent-dark:#e85555; }
[data-theme="dental"]{ --c-primary:#1565c0; --c-primary-dark:#0d47a1; --c-accent:#4fc3f7; --c-accent-dark:#29b6f6; }
[data-theme="therapy"]{ --c-primary:#5b4b8a; --c-primary-dark:#413264; --c-accent:#8bc9a3; --c-accent-dark:#6bb086; }
[data-theme="settlement"]{ --c-primary:#1b5e20; --c-primary-dark:#0f3d13; --c-accent:#ffd54f; --c-accent-dark:#ffc107; }
[data-theme="studentloan"]{ --c-primary:#0d3b66; --c-primary-dark:#092947; --c-accent:#faa307; --c-accent-dark:#e08e00; }
[data-theme="bizloan"]{ --c-primary:#1c3d36; --c-primary-dark:#122824; --c-accent:#2ecc71; --c-accent-dark:#27ae60; }
[data-theme="roofing"]{ --c-primary:#37474f; --c-primary-dark:#263238; --c-accent:#ff7043; --c-accent-dark:#f4511e; }
[data-theme="hvac"]{ --c-primary:#1c4e63; --c-primary-dark:#123544; --c-accent:#ff8a3d; --c-accent-dark:#e5702a; }
[data-theme="medicare-advantage"]{ --c-primary:#0a5c78; --c-primary-dark:#073f52; --c-accent:#3fb68a; --c-accent-dark:#2c9c72; }
[data-theme="personal-loan"]{ --c-primary:#332a7a; --c-primary-dark:#221c56; --c-accent:#d9a441; --c-accent-dark:#bd8a2c; }
[data-theme="pet-insurance"]{ --c-primary:#c9603f; --c-primary-dark:#a34a2f; --c-accent:#f2b134; --c-accent-dark:#d99a1c; --c-bg:#fff8f0; }
[data-theme="hearing-aids"]{ --c-primary:#2b6d8f; --c-primary-dark:#1c4d66; --c-accent:#9fb4c7; --c-accent-dark:#7d97ac; }
[data-theme="lasik"]{ --c-primary:#0e7490; --c-primary-dark:#0a5568; --c-accent:#5eead4; --c-accent-dark:#2dd4bf; --c-bg:#f2fbfc; }
[data-theme="hub"]{ --c-primary:#161c2d; --c-primary-dark:#0b0f1a; --c-accent:#ff9d2e; --c-accent-dark:#e8811b; }

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; overflow-x:hidden; max-width:100%; }
body{
  margin:0; font-family:var(--font-body); color:var(--c-text); background:var(--c-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; line-height:1.6; overflow-x:hidden; max-width:100%;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-head); line-height:1.2; margin:0 0 .5em; color:var(--c-text); }
p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
a{ color:var(--c-primary); text-decoration:none; }
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; }
.container{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 20px; }
.section{ padding:64px 0; }
.section-tight{ padding:36px 0; }
.text-center{ text-align:center; }
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-block; font-size:.75rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--c-accent-dark); background:rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:99px; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.section-head{ max-width:720px; margin:0 auto 40px; }
.section-head p{ color:var(--c-text-light); font-size:1.05rem; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; padding:14px 28px;
  border-radius:99px; border:none; cursor:pointer; transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-primary{ background:var(--c-accent); color:#1a1a1a; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--c-accent-dark); }
.btn-outline{ background:transparent; border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); color:#fff; }
.btn-outline:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.btn-dark{ background:var(--c-primary); color:#fff; }
.btn-dark:hover{ background:var(--c-primary-dark); }
.btn-block{ width:100%; }
.btn-lg{ padding:17px 34px; font-size:1.05rem; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:500; background:var(--c-surface);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.header-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px; padding:14px 20px; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; position:relative; flex-wrap:nowrap; }
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--c-primary); flex-shrink:0; white-space:nowrap; }
.brand .brand-icon{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; background:var(--c-primary); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.1rem; flex-shrink:0;
}
.trust-strip{ display:flex; flex-wrap:nowrap; gap:14px; align-items:center; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--c-text-light); overflow:hidden; min-width:0; }
.trust-strip span{ white-space:nowrap; flex-shrink:0; }
.trust-strip i{ color:var(--c-success); margin-right:5px; }
.header-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-shrink:0; white-space:nowrap; }
.header-phone{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-primary); font-size:1.05rem; white-space:nowrap; }
.header-phone i{ color:var(--c-accent-dark); }
.nav-toggle{ display:none; }
/* Tablet tier (761–1080px): trust-strip drops, the mega-trigger switches to its
   short "Menu" label, and the phone number collapses to icon-only — this is
   what actually prevents header crowding on real tablets (iPad portrait ~768px,
   iPad Air ~820px, iPad landscape ~1024px, Surface ~912px/1366px), rather than
   just hiding the trust-strip at a single narrow breakpoint. The trust-strip
   itself is also hardened above (nowrap + no shrink) so that even if a future
   change narrows this breakpoint window, its text can never wrap onto multiple
   lines and inflate the header's height. */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .trust-strip{ display:none; }
  .header-inner{ gap:10px; padding:14px 16px; }
  .header-phone span{ display:none; }
  .header-phone{ gap:0; }
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .header-inner{ gap:8px; padding:12px 14px; }
  .brand{ font-size:0; }
  .brand .brand-icon{ width:34px; height:34px; font-size:1rem; }
  .header-cta{ gap:6px; }
  .header-cta .btn{ padding:9px 12px; font-size:.8rem; white-space:nowrap; }
  .header-cta .btn-outline{ display:none; }
  .mega-trigger{ padding:9px 4px; font-size:.85rem; }
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .header-cta .btn i{ margin:0; }
}

/* ---------- Mega Menu ---------- */
.mega-menu-wrap{ position:static; display:flex; align-items:center; }
.mega-trigger{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--c-text);
  padding:10px 6px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.mega-trigger:hover{ color:var(--c-primary); }
.mega-trigger .chev{ font-size:.65rem; color:var(--c-text-light); transition:transform .2s ease; }
.mega-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .chev{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
.mega-trigger-short{ display:none; }
.mega-close{ display:none; }
.mega-panel{
  position:absolute; top:100%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:min(940px, 94vw); background:var(--c-surface); border:1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius:16px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); padding:28px 30px; margin-top:10px;
  display:none; z-index:600;
}
.mega-panel.open{ display:block; }
.mega-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr); gap:26px; }
.mega-col h4{
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.07em; color:var(--c-text-light); margin:0 0 12px;
}
.mega-col{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.mega-col a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--c-text);
  padding:7px 0; border-radius:6px; line-height:1.3;
}
.mega-col a i{ color:var(--c-primary); width:16px; text-align:center; flex-shrink:0; font-size:.85rem; }
.mega-col a:hover{ color:var(--c-primary); }
.mega-footer{
  margin-top:22px; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px solid var(--c-border);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.mega-footer .btn{ padding:9px 18px; font-size:.85rem; }
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .mega-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .mega-trigger-full{ display:none; }
  .mega-trigger-short{ display:inline; }
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .mega-panel{
    position:fixed; inset:0; top:0; width:100%; height:100%; margin:0; border-radius:0;
    overflow-y:auto; padding:70px 20px 40px;
  }
  .mega-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:22px; }
  .mega-close{
    display:flex; position:fixed; top:14px; right:14px; width:38px; height:38px;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:var(--c-bg); border:1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius:50%; font-size:1rem; color:var(--c-text); cursor:pointer; z-index:601;
  }
  .mega-footer{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .mega-footer .btn{ width:100%; }
}
body.mega-open{ overflow:hidden; }

/* ---------- Ad slots ---------- */
.ad-slot{
  width:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, #eef1f6, #eef1f6 10px, #e6e9f0 10px, #e6e9f0 20px);
  border:1px dashed #c7cede; border-radius:10px; color:#8891a5; font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; margin:0 auto;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.ad-slot small{ text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; font-weight:500; font-size:.68rem; margin-top:4px; }
.ad-slot::before{ content:'Advertisement'; position:absolute; top:6px; left:10px; font-size:.6rem; opacity:.7;}
.ad-slot-leaderboard{ height:90px; max-width:728px; margin-top:14px; }
.ad-slot-inline{ height:120px; max-width:970px; margin:36px auto; }
.ad-slot-square{ height:250px; width:300px; }
.ad-slot-native{ height:100px; max-width:100%; }
.ad-wrap{ padding:8px 0; background:var(--c-surface); border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); }
.ad-wrap-bottom{ border-top:1px solid var(--c-border); border-bottom:none; }
@media (max-width:600px){
  .ad-slot-leaderboard{ height:50px; max-width:320px; }
  .ad-slot-inline{ height:100px; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary) 0%, var(--c-primary-dark) 100%);
  color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.hero::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.12), transparent 55%);
}
.hero-inner{
  position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:64px 20px 56px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; gap:40px; align-items:center;
}
.hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); padding:8px 16px; border-radius:99px; font-size:.85rem; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.hero-badge i{ color:var(--c-accent); }
.hero h1{ font-size:2.6rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:16px; }
.hero .hero-sub{ font-size:1.15rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.86); margin-bottom:24px; max-width:560px; }
.hero-bullets{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px 22px; margin-bottom:28px; list-style:none; }
.hero-bullets li{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:.95rem; color:#fff; }
.hero-bullets i{ color:var(--c-accent); }
.hero-cta-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; align-items:center; }
.hero-microcopy{ margin-top:14px; font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.hero-panel{
  background:var(--c-surface); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); color:var(--c-text);
}
.hero-panel h3{ font-size:1.15rem; }
.hero-panel .stars{ color:var(--c-accent-dark); margin-bottom:10px; }
.form-row{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.form-row label{ display:block; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:6px; color:var(--c-text-light); }
.form-row input, .form-row select, .form-row textarea{
  width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border:1.5px solid var(--c-border); border-radius:9px; font-size:.95rem; font-family:var(--font-body);
  background:#fbfcfe;
}
.form-row input:focus, .form-row select:focus, .form-row textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--c-primary); }
.form-consent{ font-size:.74rem; color:var(--c-text-light); display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:16px; }
.form-consent input{ margin-top:3px; width:auto; }
.form-success{ display:none; background:#e9f9f1; border:1px solid var(--c-success); color:#0d6b48; padding:14px; border-radius:9px; font-size:.9rem; }
.form-success.show{ display:block; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero h1{ font-size:2rem; }
}

/* ---------- Trust bar ---------- */
.trust-bar{ background:var(--c-surface); border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); }
.trust-bar-inner{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-around; gap:22px; padding:22px 20px; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto;
  text-align:center;
}
.trust-item{ min-width:120px; }
.trust-item .num{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--c-primary); }
.trust-item .lbl{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--c-text-light); }

/* ---------- Benefits grid ---------- */
.grid{ display:grid; gap:26px; }
.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
.grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.grid-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
@media (max-width:960px){ .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } .grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:620px){ .grid-4,.grid-3,.grid-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.card{ background:var(--c-surface); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border:1px solid var(--c-border); transition:box-shadow .2s, transform .2s; }
.card:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.card .icon-badge{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:12px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-primary-dark));
  color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.card h3{ font-size:1.1rem; }
.card p{ color:var(--c-text-light); font-size:.94rem; margin-bottom:0; }
.card .img-placeholder--logo{ margin-top:14px; }

/* ---------- How it works ---------- */
.steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; counter-reset:step; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:560px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.step{ position:relative; padding-top:10px; }
.step .step-num{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--c-accent); color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:700;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:14px; font-family:var(--font-head);
}
.step h4{ font-size:1.02rem; }
.step p{ color:var(--c-text-light); font-size:.9rem; }

/* ---------- Stats band ---------- */
.stats-band{ background:var(--c-primary); color:#fff; }
.stats-band .grid{ text-align:center; }
.stats-band .num{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:2.1rem; color:var(--c-accent); }
.stats-band .lbl{ font-size:.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonial{ background:var(--c-surface); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px; border:1px solid var(--c-border); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
.testimonial .stars{ color:var(--c-accent-dark); margin-bottom:10px; }
.testimonial p{ font-size:.95rem; color:var(--c-text); }
.testimonial .who{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top:14px; }
.testimonial .avatar{
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--c-primary); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center;
  justify-content:center; font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem;
}
.testimonial .who .name{ font-weight:600; font-size:.88rem; }
.testimonial .who .loc{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--c-text-light); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); }
.faq-q{
  width:100%; background:none; border:none; text-align:left; padding:18px 4px; font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; cursor:pointer; color:var(--c-text);
}
.faq-q i{ transition:transform .2s; color:var(--c-primary); flex-shrink:0; margin-left:14px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q i{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .25s ease; }
.faq-a-inner{ padding:0 4px 18px; color:var(--c-text-light); font-size:.94rem; }

/* ---------- Final CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-dark), var(--c-primary)); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:48px 40px; text-align:center; margin:0 20px;
}
.cta-band h2{ color:#fff; }
.cta-band p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width:560px; margin:0 auto 24px; }

/* ---------- Cookie / consent banner ---------- */
.consent-banner{
  position:fixed; left:16px; right:16px; bottom:16px; z-index:950; background:#151a24; color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); padding:4px;
}
.consent-banner-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:16px 20px; }
.consent-banner p{ margin:0; font-size:.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); flex:1; min-width:220px; }
.consent-banner a{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }
.consent-actions{ flex-shrink:0; }
.consent-actions .btn{ padding:9px 22px; font-size:.85rem; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .consent-banner{ left:10px; right:10px; bottom:76px; } }

/* ---------- Sticky mobile CTA ---------- */
.sticky-cta{
  position:fixed; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:600; background:var(--c-surface); border-top:1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding:10px 16px; display:none; box-shadow:0 -4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08); gap:10px; align-items:center;
}
.sticky-cta .btn{ flex:1; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .sticky-cta{ display:flex; } body{ padding-bottom:66px; } }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{ background:var(--c-primary-dark); color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); padding:48px 0 24px; font-size:.88rem; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:32px; margin-bottom:32px; }
@media (max-width:800px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.site-footer h5{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.site-footer a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); display:block; margin-bottom:8px; }
.site-footer a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.footer-bottom{ border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding-top:20px; text-align:center; font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.disclosure{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-radius:10px; padding:16px 20px; font-size:.76rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-bottom:24px; }

/* ---------- Breadcrumb ---------- */
.breadcrumb{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--c-text-light); padding:16px 0 0; }
.breadcrumb a{ color:var(--c-text-light); }
.breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--c-primary); }

/* ---------- Article / Guide layout ---------- */
.article-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 300px; gap:44px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .article-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.article-body h2{ margin-top:36px; font-size:1.5rem; }
.article-body h3{ margin-top:26px; font-size:1.2rem; }
.article-body p, .article-body li{ color:var(--c-text-light); font-size:1rem; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol{ padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:1em; }
.article-body ul li, .article-body ol li{ margin-bottom:8px; }
.article-hero{ background:var(--c-surface); border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); padding:34px 0; }
.article-hero .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.article-meta{ display:flex; gap:18px; color:var(--c-text-light); font-size:.85rem; margin-top:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.article-meta i{ margin-right:6px; }
.toc-card, .sidebar-card{
  background:var(--c-surface); border:1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); margin-bottom:24px;
}
.toc-card h4, .sidebar-card h4{ font-size:.95rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--c-text-light); margin-bottom:14px; }
.toc-card ol{ padding-left:18px; }
.toc-card li{ margin-bottom:9px; font-size:.9rem; }
.checklist{ list-style:none; }
.checklist li{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:12px; font-size:.94rem; color:var(--c-text-light); }
.checklist i{ color:var(--c-success); margin-top:3px; }
.sticky-sidebar{ position:sticky; top:96px; }

/* ---------- Compare table ---------- */
.compare-table-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; margin:24px 0; border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
table.compare-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; background:var(--c-surface); min-width:680px; }
table.compare-table th, table.compare-table td{ padding:14px 16px; text-align:left; border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); font-size:.92rem; }
table.compare-table th{ background:var(--c-primary); color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap; }
table.compare-table tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; }
table.compare-table tbody tr:hover{ background:#f8f9fc; }
.badge-best{ display:inline-block; background:var(--c-success); color:#fff; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; padding:3px 10px; border-radius:99px; margin-left:8px; }
.rating-stars{ color:var(--c-accent-dark); white-space:nowrap; }

.provider-cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin:28px 0; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .provider-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .provider-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.provider-card{ background:var(--c-surface); border:1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); position:relative; }
.provider-card.top{ border:2px solid var(--c-accent); }
.provider-card .rank{ position:absolute; top:-14px; left:20px; background:var(--c-accent); color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:700; font-size:.75rem; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:99px; }
.provider-card .img-placeholder--logo{ margin:6px 0 12px; }
.provider-card h4{ font-size:1.1rem; margin-top:6px; }
.provider-card .price{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--c-primary); margin-bottom:10px; }
.pc-list{ list-style:none; margin-bottom:14px; }
.pc-list li{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--c-text-light); margin-bottom:6px; display:flex; gap:6px; }
.pc-list.pros li i{ color:var(--c-success); }
.pc-list.cons li i{ color:var(--c-danger); }

/* ---------- Indexed image placeholders ----------
   Each box tries to load a real file from /img/{name}.jpg (see IMAGE-PROMPTS.md).
   Until that file exists the <img> 404s and JS reveals this numbered fallback so
   editors can see exactly which prompt/index belongs where. Once a real image is
   saved into /img/ with the matching filename it appears automatically — no code
   changes needed. */
.img-placeholder{
  position:relative; width:100%; overflow:hidden; background:var(--c-surface);
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, #eef1f6, #eef1f6 10px, #e6e9f0 10px, #e6e9f0 20px);
  border:1px solid var(--c-border); transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.img-placeholder img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition:transform .5s ease; }
.img-placeholder:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.img-placeholder:hover img{ transform:scale(1.07); }
.img-ph-fallback{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:none; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:8px; text-align:center; padding:12px; color:#8891a5;
}
.img-ph-fallback i{ font-size:1.7rem; opacity:.45; }
.img-ph-badge{
  background:var(--c-primary); color:#fff; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:4px 12px; border-radius:99px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .25s ease; white-space:nowrap;
}
.img-placeholder:hover .img-ph-badge{ transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.06); }
.img-ph-file{ font-size:.64rem; color:#9aa2b5; word-break:break-all; max-width:92%; }
/* Size / context variants */
.img-placeholder--card{ height:150px; border-radius:0; border-left:none; border-right:none; border-top:none; }
.img-placeholder--logo{ width:56px; height:56px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:12px; }
.img-placeholder--logo .img-ph-fallback{ padding:4px; gap:2px; }
.img-placeholder--logo .img-ph-fallback i{ font-size:1rem; }
.img-placeholder--logo .img-ph-badge{ font-size:.52rem; padding:2px 6px; }
.img-placeholder--logo .img-ph-file{ display:none; }
.img-placeholder--hero-banner{ height:280px; }
.img-placeholder--featured{ aspect-ratio:16/7; margin:20px 0 8px; }
@media (max-width:600px){
  .img-placeholder--hero-banner{ height:170px; }
  .img-placeholder--card{ height:130px; }
}

/* ---------- Related niches (hub cards) ---------- */
.niche-card{
  background:var(--c-surface); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border:1px solid var(--c-border);
  transition:transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.niche-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.niche-card .nc-top{ padding:26px 24px 18px; color:#fff; position:relative; }
.niche-card .nc-top .icon-badge{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.18); margin-bottom:12px; }
.niche-card .cpm-pill{ position:absolute; top:20px; right:18px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.2); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:99px; }
.niche-card .nc-body{ padding:20px 24px 24px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.niche-card .nc-body p{ color:var(--c-text-light); font-size:.9rem; flex:1; }
.niche-card .nc-links{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.niche-card .nc-links a{ font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--c-primary); }
.niche-card .nc-links a i{ margin-left:4px; }

/* ---------- Hub hero ---------- */
.hub-hero{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,#161c2d,#080a12); color:#fff; padding:80px 0 64px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.hub-hero::before{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(255,157,46,.15), transparent 45%), radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(46,230,214,.12), transparent 45%); }
.hub-hero .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.hub-hero h1{ font-size:2.7rem; color:#fff; max-width:780px; margin:0 auto 18px; }
.hub-hero p.lead{ font-size:1.15rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); max-width:680px; margin:0 auto 30px; }
.hub-stats{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:40px; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hub-stats .num{ font-size:1.8rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--c-accent); font-family:var(--font-head); }
.hub-stats .lbl{ font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.mt-0{ margin-top:0; } .mb-0{ margin-bottom:0; }
.text-accent{ color:var(--c-accent-dark); }
.small-muted{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--c-text-light); }
.badge-cpm{ display:inline-block; background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); color:#fff; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:99px; }

/* =========================================================================
   ARTICLE / BLOG SYSTEM — resource center, article listing, article page
   ========================================================================= */

/* ---------- Article listing hub (per niche + root resource center) ---------- */
.articles-hero{ background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-primary-dark)); color:#fff; padding:60px 0 44px; text-align:center; }
.articles-hero h1{ color:#fff; font-size:2.2rem; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto 14px; }
.articles-hero p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width:640px; margin:0 auto; font-size:1.05rem; }
.article-filter-bar{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; justify-content:center; margin:28px 0 8px; }
.filter-chip{
  border:1.5px solid var(--c-border); background:var(--c-surface); color:var(--c-text-light); font-size:.84rem; font-weight:600;
  padding:8px 16px; border-radius:99px; cursor:pointer; transition:all .15s ease;
}
.filter-chip:hover{ border-color:var(--c-primary); color:var(--c-primary); }
.filter-chip.active{ background:var(--c-primary); border-color:var(--c-primary); color:#fff; }

.article-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; margin-top:32px; }
@media (max-width:960px){ .article-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:620px){ .article-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.article-card{
  background:var(--c-surface); border:1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.article-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.article-card .ac-top{
  padding:22px 22px 16px; color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-primary-dark)); position:relative;
}
.article-card .ac-cat{ display:inline-block; background:rgba(255,255,255,.18); font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:99px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.article-card .ac-top i{ font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--c-accent); }
.article-card .ac-body{ padding:18px 22px 22px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.article-card h3{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.article-card h3 a{ color:var(--c-text); }
.article-card h3 a:hover{ color:var(--c-primary); }
.article-card p{ color:var(--c-text-light); font-size:.88rem; flex:1; margin-bottom:14px; }
.article-card .ac-meta{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--c-text-light); border-top:1px solid var(--c-border); padding-top:12px; }
.article-card .ac-meta i{ margin-right:4px; }

.niche-tabs{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin:36px 0 6px; }

/* ---------- Article single page ---------- */
.article-single-hero{ background:var(--c-surface); border-bottom:1px solid var(--c-border); padding:38px 0 30px; }
.article-single-hero .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:12px; }
.article-single-hero h1{ font-size:2.1rem; max-width:900px; }
.article-single-hero .dek{ font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--c-text-light); max-width:760px; margin-top:10px; }
.author-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.author-row .avatar{ width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--c-primary); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; }
.author-row .author-name{ font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; }
.author-row .author-meta{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--c-text-light); }

/* Social share */
.share-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin:18px 0; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.share-row .share-label{ font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em; color:var(--c-text-light); margin-right:4px; }
.share-btn{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-size:.95rem;
  transition:transform .15s, opacity .15s; text-decoration:none;
}
.share-btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); opacity:.9; }
.share-btn.fb{ background:#1877f2; }
.share-btn.tw{ background:#000; }
.share-btn.li{ background:#0a66c2; }
.share-btn.wa{ background:#25d366; }
.share-btn.pin{ background:#e60023; }
.share-btn.mail{ background:#5b6478; }
.share-btn.copy{ background:var(--c-primary); cursor:pointer; border:none; }

.article-sticky-share{
  position:sticky; top:96px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; align-items:center; width:52px;
}
@media (max-width:1100px){ .article-sticky-share{ display:none; } }

.article-single-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:56px 1fr 300px; gap:32px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:1100px){ .article-single-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.article-featured-img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/7; border-radius:var(--radius); background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-primary-dark));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size:3rem; margin:20px 0 8px;
}

.article-body-content h2{ font-size:1.55rem; margin-top:40px; scroll-margin-top:100px; }
.article-body-content h3{ font-size:1.2rem; margin-top:28px; scroll-margin-top:100px; }
.article-body-content p, .article-body-content li{ color:var(--c-text); font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.75; }
.article-body-content ul, .article-body-content ol{ padding-left:24px; margin-bottom:1.2em; }
.article-body-content li{ margin-bottom:8px; }
.article-body-content blockquote{
  border-left:4px solid var(--c-accent); background:var(--c-surface); margin:24px 0; padding:16px 22px; border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;
  font-style:italic; color:var(--c-text-light); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.article-body-content strong{ color:var(--c-text); }
.article-body-content table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0; font-size:.92rem; }
.article-body-content table th, .article-body-content table td{ border:1px solid var(--c-border); padding:10px 14px; text-align:left; }
.article-body-content table th{ background:var(--c-primary); color:#fff; }
.article-body-content code{ background:#eef1f6; padding:2px 6px; border-radius:5px; font-size:.9em; }
.article-body-content hr{ border:none; border-top:1px solid var(--c-border); margin:32px 0; }

.key-takeaways{
  background:var(--c-surface); border:1.5px solid var(--c-accent); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px 26px; margin:28px 0;
}
.key-takeaways h4{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:12px; color:var(--c-primary); }
.key-takeaways h4 i{ color:var(--c-accent-dark); }
.key-takeaways ul{ padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:0; }
.key-takeaways li{ font-size:.94rem; color:var(--c-text); margin-bottom:8px; }

.pro-tip-box{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary), var(--c-primary-dark)); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:22px 26px; margin:28px 0;
}
.pro-tip-box h4{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:10px; color:#fff; }
.pro-tip-box h4 i{ color:var(--c-accent); }
.pro-tip-box p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size:.94rem; margin-bottom:0; }

/* "Competitor Gap-Analysis" editorial callout — see CONTENT-PROMPTS.md for the
   full methodology. Distinct from key-takeaways (neutral summary) and
   pro-tip-box (brand-colored advice): this uses a dashed analytical border
   and a magnifying-glass icon to visually read as "editorial audit," not a tip. */
.gap-analysis-box{
  background:var(--c-bg); border:1.5px dashed var(--c-text-light); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px 26px; margin:28px 0;
}
.gap-analysis-box h4{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--c-primary); }
.gap-analysis-box h4 i{ color:var(--c-accent-dark); }
.gap-analysis-box .gap-intro{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--c-text-light); font-style:italic; margin-bottom:12px; }
.gap-analysis-box ul{ padding-left:22px; margin-bottom:0; }
.gap-analysis-box li{ font-size:.94rem; color:var(--c-text); margin-bottom:10px; }
.gap-analysis-box li:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.gap-analysis-box li em{ color:var(--c-text-light); font-style:italic; }

.article-toc-mobile{ display:none; }
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .article-toc-mobile{ display:block; }
}

.related-articles{ margin-top:56px; }
.author-bio-card{
  background:var(--c-surface); border:1px solid var(--c-border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:24px; display:flex; gap:16px;
  align-items:flex-start; margin-top:44px;
}
.author-bio-card .avatar{ width:56px; height:56px; font-size:1.1rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.author-bio-card h5{ font-size:.98rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.author-bio-card p{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--c-text-light); margin-bottom:0; }

.reading-progress{ position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:3px; background:var(--c-accent); z-index:900; width:0%; transition:width .1s linear; }

.article-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:20px; }
.article-tags span{ background:var(--c-surface); border:1px solid var(--c-border); font-size:.78rem; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:99px; color:var(--c-text-light); }
