/* ===== PLUMEX — Neo-Academic Minimalism ===== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Merriweather:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,700;0,900;1,400&family=Open+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
  --primary: #2C3E50;
  --secondary: #F5F5DC;
  --accent: #20B2AA;
  --accent-dark: #1a9990;
  --light-gray: #E0E0E0;
  --off-white: #FBFCFC;
  --text-dark: #2C3E50;
  --text-mid: #4a5568;
  --text-light: #718096;
  --border: 1px solid #E0E0E0;
  --shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  --shadow-hover: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --radius: 4px;
  --container: 1200px;
  --section-gap: 96px;
  --font-serif: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Open Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

/* ===== RESET ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button, input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* ===== WARNING BANNER ===== */
.warning-banner {
  background: #c0392b;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.warning-banner span { display: block; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; }

/* ===== CONTAINER ===== */
.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container--narrow { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* ===== HEADER / NAV ===== */
.site-header {
  background: var(--primary);
  position: sticky;
  top: 40px;
  z-index: 900;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-top: -2px;
}

/* Main nav */
.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; }
.nav-link svg { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.nav-item:hover .nav-link svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: var(--border);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  min-width: 220px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 800;
}
.nav-item:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: var(--border);
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.dropdown a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.dropdown a:hover { background: var(--secondary); color: var(--accent); }

/* Header CTA */
.header-cta {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-cta:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }

/* Burger */
.burger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; }
.burger span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: #fff; display: block; transition: all 0.3s; border-radius: 2px; }
.burger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.burger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 16px 24px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  gap: 4px;
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; }
.mobile-nav .m-sep { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin: 8px 0; }

/* ===== TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
h1, h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--text-dark); }
h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text-dark); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); letter-spacing: -0.3px; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
p { margin-bottom: 1.2em; color: var(--text-mid); }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
strong { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }

.section-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-desc { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 640px; }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 72px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(32,178,170,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-content { z-index: 1; }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-lead { font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.7; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-img { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-img img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.btn-dark:hover { background: #1a2a38; }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--accent); border: 1.5px solid var(--accent); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.btn-sm { padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 15px 36px; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
.section { padding: var(--section-gap) 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--off-white); }
.section-dark { background: var(--primary); }
.section-light { background: var(--secondary); }

.section-header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.section-header.center { text-align: center; }
.section-header.center .section-desc { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ===== DIVIDER ===== */
.divider { height: 1px; background: var(--light-gray); margin: 0; }

/* ===== CARDS ===== */
.card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--accent); }
.card-img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; }
.card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.card:hover .card-img img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.card-body { padding: 24px; }
.card-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.card-meta .tag {
  background: rgba(32,178,170,0.1);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.card-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.45; }
.card-title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.card-excerpt { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.card-footer {
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-top: var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ===== PODCAST CARDS ===== */
.podcast-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.podcast-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.podcast-card .card-body { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.podcast-card .card-excerpt { flex: 1; }
.podcast-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

/* ===== STATS ROW ===== */
.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.stat-item {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 500; }

/* ===== TWO-COL LAYOUT ===== */
.two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.two-col.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.two-col.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.two-col-img img {
  width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover;
}

/* ===== FEATURED ===== */
.featured-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.featured-main .card-img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.featured-main .card-body { padding: 32px; }
.featured-main .card-title { font-size: 1.4rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.featured-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.side-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.side-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.side-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--light-gray); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; min-width: 32px;
}
.side-card-title { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 1.45; }
.side-card-title a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.side-card-meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); }

/* ===== ANALYST GRID ===== */
.analyst-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.analyst-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  text-align: center;
}
.analyst-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: var(--accent); }
.analyst-photo { aspect-ratio: 1/1; overflow: hidden; }
.analyst-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s; }
.analyst-card:hover .analyst-photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.analyst-info { padding: 20px 16px; }
.analyst-name { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.analyst-role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.analyst-bio { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== TOPIC TAGS ===== */
.topics-wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 8px; }
.topic-tag {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: all 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.topic-tag:hover, .topic-tag.active {
  border-color: var(--accent); background: rgba(32,178,170,0.08); color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* ===== CATEGORY CARDS ===== */
.cat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.cat-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: var(--border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.cat-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.cat-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cat-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cat-count { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cat-desc { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ===== BREADCRUMB ===== */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 16px 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-light); transition: color 0.15s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: var(--light-gray); }

/* ===== PAGE HERO ===== */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 48px 0 52px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-hero .page-hero-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 600px; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb { margin-top: 16px; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb span:last-child { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

/* ===== ARTICLE ===== */
.article-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.article-body h2 { margin: 2em 0 0.7em; }
.article-body h3 { margin: 1.6em 0 0.6em; }
.article-body p { margin-bottom: 1.4em; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { padding-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.4em; }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; color: var(--text-mid); list-style: disc; }
.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  margin: 2em 0;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: rgba(32,178,170,0.05);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.article-body blockquote p { color: var(--text-dark); font-style: italic; margin: 0; }
.article-cover { margin-bottom: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.article-cover img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; }

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-widget h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: var(--border);
}
.sidebar-list li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sidebar-list li a {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.15s;
  display: block; line-height: 1.45;
}
.sidebar-list li a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.sidebar-list li .s-meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info-block { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.contact-info-block h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-info-block p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 500; margin: 0; }
.contact-info-block a { color: var(--accent); }

/* Form */
.form-field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-field label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.form-field label .req { color: var(--accent); margin-left: 2px; }
.form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  outline: none;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(32,178,170,0.12);
}
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 12px; line-height: 1.5; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; padding: 13px; font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item {
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--off-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.faq-question:hover { background: rgba(32,178,170,0.04); }
.faq-question.open { color: var(--accent); }
.faq-icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 20px; height: 20px; position: relative; }
.faq-icon::before, .faq-icon::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  background: currentColor; border-radius: 2px;
}
.faq-icon::before { width: 12px; height: 2px; top: 9px; left: 4px; }
.faq-icon::after { width: 2px; height: 12px; top: 4px; left: 9px; transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s; }
.faq-question.open .faq-icon::after { transform: rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.2s;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.faq-answer.open { padding: 0 24px 20px; max-height: 400px; }
.faq-answer p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); margin: 0; }

/* ===== TABS ===== */
.tabs-nav {
  display: flex; gap: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
  margin-bottom: 36px; overflow-x: auto;
}
.tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 24px; border: none; background: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-light);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; margin-bottom: -2px;
  white-space: nowrap; transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.tab-btn.active { color: var(--accent); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.tab-btn:hover { color: var(--text-dark); }
.tab-panel { display: none; }
.tab-panel.active { display: block; }

/* ===== SEARCH BAR ===== */
.search-bar {
  display: flex; gap: 0; max-width: 520px;
}
.search-bar input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius) 0 0 var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: #fff;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.search-bar input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
.search-bar button {
  padding: 11px 20px;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.search-bar button:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }

/* ===== PAGINATION ===== */
.pagination { display: flex; gap: 6px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.page-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  background: var(--off-white);
  transition: all 0.15s; cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.page-btn:hover, .page-btn.active { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--accent); }

/* ===== NEWSLETTER (minimal) ===== */
.newsletter-box {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 48px;
  text-align: center;
}
.newsletter-box h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.newsletter-box p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 480px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 0; max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1; padding: 12px 16px;
  border: none; border-radius: var(--radius) 0 0 var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.88rem; outline: none;
}
.newsletter-form button {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); }

/* ===== TIMELINE ===== */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; }
.timeline::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  left: 6px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px; background: var(--light-gray);
}
.timeline-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute; left: -28px; top: 4px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent);
  border: 2px solid var(--off-white);
}
.timeline-date { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.timeline-title { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.timeline-text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ===== HIGHLIGHT BOX ===== */
.highlight-box {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: rgba(32,178,170,0.05);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.highlight-box p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ===== INFO GRID ===== */
.info-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.info-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.info-card h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.info-card p { font-size: 0.84rem; margin: 0; }

/* ===== STEPS ===== */
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.step-item { text-align: center; }
.step-num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.step-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ===== TABLE ===== */
.data-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.data-table th {
  text-align: left; padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--primary); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.data-table td { padding: 13px 16px; border-bottom: var(--border); color: var(--text-mid); }
.data-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.data-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(32,178,170,0.04); }
.table-wrap { border: var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.site-footer { background: var(--primary); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); padding: 64px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
}
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-bottom-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: color 0.15s; font-size: 0.78rem; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-disclaimer {
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== POLICY PAGES ===== */
.policy-content h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 2.5em 0 0.8em; padding-top: 1em; border-top: var(--border); }
.policy-content h2:first-of-type { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; }
.policy-content h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 1.8em 0 0.6em; }
.policy-content p, .policy-content li { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }
.policy-content ul, .policy-content ol { padding-left: 1.5em; margin: 1em 0 1.4em; }
.policy-content li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; list-style: disc; }
.policy-content ol li { list-style: decimal; }
.policy-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.5em 0; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.policy-content table th, .policy-content table td { padding: 10px 14px; border: var(--border); text-align: left; }
.policy-content table th { background: var(--secondary); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }
.policy-meta { display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.policy-meta span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.policy-meta strong { color: var(--text-dark); }

/* ===== THANKS PAGE ===== */
.thanks-box {
  max-width: 560px; margin: 80px auto;
  text-align: center; padding: 0 24px;
}
.thanks-icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(32,178,170,0.12); color: var(--accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 28px; font-size: 2rem;
}
.thanks-box h1 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.thanks-box p { color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* ===== RATING STARS ===== */
.stars { color: #f0a500; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }

/* ===== BADGE ===== */
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-teal { background: rgba(32,178,170,0.12); color: var(--accent-dark); }
.badge-dark { background: rgba(44,62,80,0.08); color: var(--text-dark); }

/* ===== INTRO SPLIT ===== */
.intro-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }

/* ===== QUOTE FEATURE ===== */
.feature-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.feature-quote p { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-dark); font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.feature-quote cite { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-light); font-style: normal; }

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .podcast-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .analyst-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-gap: 60px; }
  .main-nav, .header-cta { display: none; }
  .burger { display: flex; }
  .hero-grid, .two-col, .contact-layout, .intro-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .two-col.reverse { direction: ltr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .podcast-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .analyst-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-box { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-form input { border-radius: var(--radius); border-right: 1.5px solid var(--light-gray); }
  .newsletter-form button { border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .analyst-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
}