/*
Theme Name: FintechPro
Theme URI: https://fintech-wizard.com
Author: FintechWizard
Author URI: https://fintech-wizard.com
Description: A premium, editorial-grade fintech blog theme with bold typography, dark intelligence aesthetic, and professional layout system.
Version: 2.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: fintechpro
Tags: blog, news, finance, technology, dark, modern, editorial
*/

/* ================================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM — FINTECHWIZARD PREMIUM THEME
   Aesthetic: Dark Editorial Intelligence — like Bloomberg meets Wired
   Fonts: Clash Display (headings) + Cabinet Grotesk (body)
   Colors: Deep navy, electric teal, warm gold accents
   ================================================================ */

@import url('https://api.fontshare.com/v2/css?f[]=clash-display@400,500,600,700&f[]=cabinet-grotesk@400,500,700,800&display=swap');

/* ─── CSS VARIABLES ─── */
:root {
  /* Core Palette */
  --ink:        #050d1a;
  --navy:       #0b1930;
  --navy-mid:   #0f2347;
  --navy-light: #162d56;
  --teal:       #00e5c3;
  --teal-dim:   #00b89c;
  --gold:       #f5a623;
  --gold-dim:   #d4891a;
  --silver:     #8899aa;
  --mist:       #c8d8e8;
  --fog:        #eef3f8;
  --white:      #ffffff;

  /* Semantic */
  --bg-page:    #f0f4f9;
  --bg-card:    #ffffff;
  --bg-dark:    var(--navy);
  --text-head:  var(--ink);
  --text-body:  #2a3a4a;
  --text-muted: var(--silver);
  --border:     #dce6f0;
  --border-dark:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Clash Display', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Cabinet Grotesk', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs:  4px;
  --space-sm:  8px;
  --space-md:  16px;
  --space-lg:  24px;
  --space-xl:  40px;
  --space-2xl: 64px;
  --space-3xl: 96px;

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm:  6px;
  --r-md:  12px;
  --r-lg:  20px;
  --r-xl:  28px;
  --r-pill:50px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 4px rgba(5,13,26,0.06), 0 2px 8px rgba(5,13,26,0.04);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 16px rgba(5,13,26,0.08), 0 8px 32px rgba(5,13,26,0.06);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 40px rgba(5,13,26,0.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(5,13,26,0.08);
  --shadow-glow:0 0 40px rgba(0,229,195,0.15), 0 0 80px rgba(0,229,195,0.06);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease:       cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-spring:cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --t-fast:     0.15s var(--ease);
  --t-base:     0.25s var(--ease);
  --t-slow:     0.4s var(--ease);
}

/* ─── RESET ─── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* ─── LAYOUT ─── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}
.container--narrow { max-width: 860px; }
.container--wide   { max-width: 1440px; }

/* ─── TYPOGRAPHY ─── */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-head);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem); font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);   font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem;    font-weight: 700; }
p  { margin-bottom: 1em; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ─── BUTTONS ─── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform var(--t-base); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dim);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,229,195,0.3);
}

.btn--dark {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn--dark:hover {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,166,35,0.3);
}

/* ─── TAGS / BADGES ─── */
.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tag--teal   { background: rgba(0,229,195,0.12); color: var(--teal-dim); }
.tag--gold   { background: rgba(245,166,35,0.12); color: var(--gold-dim); }
.tag--navy   { background: rgba(11,25,48,0.08);   color: var(--navy-mid); }
.tag--white  { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ================================================================
   HEADER
   ================================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(5,13,26,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

/* Top bar */
.header-topbar {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 7px 0;
}
.header-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.topbar-ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}
.ticker-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: rgba(0,229,195,0.1);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
.ticker-items {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  animation: tickerScroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-item strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-weight: 600; }
.ticker-item .up   { color: #22c55e; }
.ticker-item .down { color: #ef4444; }

@keyframes tickerScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.topbar-date {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Main header row */
.header-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dim));
  border-radius: 9px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,229,195,0.3);
}
.logo-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.logo-wordmark em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* Nav */
.header-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-link {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: var(--t-fast);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.current {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.nav-link.current::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  min-width: 220px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: var(--t-fast);
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--white);
}
.nav-dropdown-icon { font-size: 1rem; }

/* Header actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-search-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--t-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.header-search-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Mobile */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle-bar {
  width: 18px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}

/* ================================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO
   ================================================================ */
.hero {
  background: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 80px;
}

/* Geometric background */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,229,195,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,229,195,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 60% 50%, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}
.hero-bg-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,229,195,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero-bg-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero-bg-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 30%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(0,229,195,0.15), transparent);
}

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

.hero-content { }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,229,195,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,195,0.2);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.hero-pulse {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: heroPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes heroPulse {
  0%,100% { opacity:1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity:0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--teal); }
.hero h1 .accent-gold { color: var(--gold); }

.hero-desc {
  color: var(--mist);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 500px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.hero-stat { }
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-stat-num span { color: var(--teal); }
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Hero right: featured card stack */
.hero-cards {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--t-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.hero-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(0,229,195,0.2);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}
.hero-card-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: rgba(0,229,195,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,195,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-card-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.hero-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.hero-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.hero-card-arrow {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-card:hover .hero-card-arrow { color: var(--teal); }

/* ================================================================
   CATEGORY RIBBON
   ================================================================ */
.cat-ribbon {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-ribbon-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}
.cat-ribbon-inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.cat-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--silver);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--t-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.cat-pill-icon { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cat-pill:hover { color: var(--ink); border-bottom-color: var(--border); }
.cat-pill.active { color: var(--ink); border-bottom-color: var(--teal); }

/* ================================================================
   SECTION HEADER
   ================================================================ */
.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-header-left {}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.view-all {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--t-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.view-all:hover { gap: 9px; color: var(--teal); }

/* ================================================================
   FEATURED POST (HERO-SIZED)
   ================================================================ */
.featured-wrap { padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-xl); }

.featured-post {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--ink);
  min-height: 460px;
  position: relative;
}

.featured-post-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-post-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.featured-post:hover .featured-post-image img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.featured-post-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 60%, var(--ink) 100%);
}

.featured-post-body {
  padding: 48px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.featured-post-body::before {
  content: 'FEATURED';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,0.2);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}

.featured-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.featured-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.meta-dot { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.featured-date { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.featured-read { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

.featured-post-body h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.featured-post-body h2 a { color: inherit; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.featured-post-body h2 a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

.featured-excerpt {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.featured-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.author-av {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--navy-mid));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-name-sm { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.author-role-sm { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

/* ================================================================
   POST CARDS GRID
   ================================================================ */
.posts-section { padding: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-3xl); }

.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.post-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--t-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0,229,195,0.2);
}

.post-card-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 196px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.post-card-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.post-card-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
}

.post-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.post-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.post-card-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  background: rgba(0,184,156,0.08);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
.post-card-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.post-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  flex: 1;
}
.post-card-body h3 a { color: var(--text-head); transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.post-card-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--teal-dim); }

.post-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(240,244,249,0.5);
}
.post-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}
.post-card-author .author-av {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}
.post-card-author-name {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.post-card-read {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Wide card (first item, spans 2 cols) */
.post-card--wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
  flex-direction: row;
}
.post-card--wide .post-card-img { height: auto; min-height: 240px; flex: 1; }
.post-card--wide .post-card-body { flex: 1.2; padding: var(--space-xl); }
.post-card--wide .post-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }

/* ================================================================
   CATEGORY CARDS
   ================================================================ */
.cats-section { padding: var(--space-2xl) 0; background: var(--ink); }

.cats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.cat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.cat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(0,229,195,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(0,229,195,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,229,195,0.08);
}
.cat-card-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.cat-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-card-name { color: var(--white); }
.cat-card-count {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ================================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ================================================================ */
.newsletter { position: relative; padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; background: var(--navy); overflow: hidden; }
.newsletter-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,229,195,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,229,195,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.newsletter-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.newsletter-inner h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.newsletter-inner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: 5px 5px 5px 20px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--white);
  min-width: 0;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

.newsletter-trust {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.trust-icon { font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ================================================================
   PAGE HERO (Inner Pages)
   ================================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,229,195,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,229,195,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.page-hero-inner h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.page-hero-inner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }

/* ================================================================
   SINGLE POST
   ================================================================ */
.single-hero {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.single-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,229,195,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,229,195,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.single-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 860px; }
.single-post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.single-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.single-author-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.single-author-bar .author-av { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.single-author-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.single-author-title { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.single-share {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* Post layout */
.single-layout {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-3xl);
}
.single-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Article content */
.article-body {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.article-body .featured-img {
  margin: -48px -48px var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 460px;
}
.article-body .featured-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.article-content h2 { font-size: 1.65rem; margin: 2.2rem 0 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); }
.article-content h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 1.8rem 0 0.75rem; color: var(--ink); }
.article-content p  { color: #3a4a5a; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.article-content ul,
.article-content ol { margin: 1rem 0 1.4rem 1.4rem; }
.article-content ul li { list-style: disc; }
.article-content ol li { list-style: decimal; }
.article-content li  { color: #3a4a5a; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.article-content a   { color: var(--teal-dim); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.article-content blockquote {
  margin: 1.8rem 0;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  background: rgba(0,229,195,0.04);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy-mid);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.article-content code {
  background: rgba(11,25,48,0.07);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  font-family: 'Fira Mono', monospace;
}

/* Tags row */
.article-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.article-tag {
  background: var(--fog);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--t-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.article-tag:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Sidebar */
.single-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 88px; }

.sidebar-block {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.sidebar-block-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--silver);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.sidebar-cat-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.sidebar-cat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  transition: var(--t-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.sidebar-cat-item:hover {
  background: var(--fog);
  color: var(--teal-dim);
}
.sidebar-cat-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: var(--fog);
  color: var(--silver);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.recent-post-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.recent-post-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.recent-thumb {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--fog);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.recent-thumb-placeholder {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.recent-post-info h5 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.recent-post-info h5 a { color: var(--text-head); transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.recent-post-info h5 a:hover { color: var(--teal-dim); }
.recent-post-date { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--silver); }

/* Newsletter sidebar widget */
.sidebar-newsletter {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.sidebar-newsletter .sidebar-block-title { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.sidebar-newsletter h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sidebar-newsletter p  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.sidebar-newsletter input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast);
}
.sidebar-newsletter input:focus { border-color: var(--teal); }
.sidebar-newsletter input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

/* ================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ================================================================ */
.about-hero {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-hero-text h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.about-hero-text p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }

.about-stats-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.about-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.about-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.about-stat-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

.mission-section { padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; }
.mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.mission-content h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.mission-content p  { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }

.mission-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-md); margin-top: var(--space-xl); }
.mission-point {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.mission-point-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(0,229,195,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,195,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mission-point-body h5 { margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.mission-point-body p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

.mission-visual {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mission-visual-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,229,195,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,229,195,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
}
.mission-visual-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.mission-visual-content h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); font-size: 1.4rem; }

.team-section { padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-3xl); background: var(--fog); }
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-lg); margin-top: var(--space-xl); }

.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(0,229,195,0.2); }
.team-card-av {
  width: 76px; height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--navy-mid));
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,229,195,0.2);
}
.team-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--teal-dim); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.team-card p    { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ================================================================ */
.contact-section { padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-3xl); }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-panel h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.contact-info-panel > p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.contact-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(0,229,195,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,195,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-item-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.contact-item-value { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.contact-form-panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.contact-form-panel h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }

.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--fog);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
}
.form-control:focus {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,229,195,0.12);
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--silver); }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-md); }

/* ================================================================
   CATEGORIES PAGE
   ================================================================ */
.full-cats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.full-cat-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--t-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.full-cat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dim));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-base);
}
.full-cat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(0,229,195,0.25); }
.full-cat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.full-cat-icon {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: var(--fog);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.full-cat-card:hover .full-cat-icon { background: rgba(0,229,195,0.1); }
.full-cat-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.full-cat-card p  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); flex: 1; }
.full-cat-count {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dim);
  background: rgba(0,184,156,0.08);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ================================================================
   ARCHIVE PAGE
   ================================================================ */
.archive-section { padding: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-3xl); }
.archive-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}
.archive-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 88px; }

/* ================================================================
   PAGINATION
   ================================================================ */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}
.page-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--t-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.page-btn:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-dim); }
.page-btn.active { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--ink); }

/* ================================================================
   FOOTER
   ================================================================ */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); }

.footer-top {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer-brand .site-logo { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 260px;
}
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.footer-social-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--t-fast);
}
.footer-social-btn:hover { background: var(--teal); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--teal); }

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: var(--t-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--white); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  flex-direction: column;
}
.footer-newsletter-input {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast);
  width: 100%;
}
.footer-newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--teal); }
.footer-newsletter-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: var(--space-lg); }
.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.footer-legal a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* ================================================================
   SEARCH
   ================================================================ */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5,13,26,0.95);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-top: 120px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--t-base);
}
.search-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.search-overlay-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}
.search-overlay-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  outline: none;
}
.search-overlay-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.search-overlay-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ================================================================
   404
   ================================================================ */
.not-found {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.not-found-inner { }
.not-found-code {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 18vw, 12rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.15;
  margin-bottom: -20px;
}
.not-found h2 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.not-found p  { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); max-width: 380px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.not-found-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); justify-content: center; }

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .cats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
  .hero-inner { gap: var(--space-xl); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-cards { display: none; }
  .featured-post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-post-image { height: 260px; }
  .featured-post-image-overlay { display: none; }
  .featured-post-body { padding: var(--space-xl); }
  .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .post-card--wide { grid-column: span 2; flex-direction: column; }
  .post-card--wide .post-card-img { height: 200px; }
  .about-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .full-cats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .single-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .single-sidebar { position: static; }
  .archive-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .archive-sidebar { position: static; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .header-nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .header-topbar { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-card--wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .cats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .full-cats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap: var(--space-lg); flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .about-stats-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: var(--space-md); }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-body { padding: var(--space-lg); }
  .article-body .featured-img { margin: -24px -24px var(--space-lg); }
}