/* ============================================================
   Countertop Advisor — main.css
   Editorial content site. No ads. Amazon affiliate focused.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- design tokens ---------- */
:root{
  --bg:#FBF9F4;
  --bg-2:#F4EFE6;
  --paper:#FFFFFF;
  --ink:#1F2528;
  --ink-2:#4A5258;
  --ink-3:#7B8389;
  --rule:#E6E0D4;
  --rule-2:#D9D2C2;
  --accent:#A85A2A;
  --accent-ink:#7C3F18;
  --accent-soft:#F3E4D5;
  --tag:#2C3338;
  --gold:#C9A45B;
  --green:#3F6B4E;
  --amazon:#FF9900;
  --amazon-ink:#B36800;
  --price:#1F8C4A;
  --deal:#C73E2D;
  --shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(31,37,40,.05), 0 8px 24px rgba(31,37,40,.04);
  --shadow-hover:0 2px 6px rgba(31,37,40,.07), 0 14px 32px rgba(31,37,40,.08);
  --r-sm:4px;
  --r-md:6px;
  --r-lg:10px;
  --maxw:1240px;
  --gutter:24px;
  --serif:"Fraunces","Source Serif Pro",Georgia,serif;
  --sans:"Inter",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,system-ui,sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- reset & base ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--bg);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none}
a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-0.01em;margin:0}
h1{font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px)}
h2{font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px)}
h3{font-size:clamp(18px,1.4vw,20px)}
h4{font-size:16px}
p{margin:0 0 1em}
.container{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--gutter)}

/* ---------- utility ---------- */
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent-ink)}
.tag{display:inline-block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:#fff;background:var(--tag);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:3px}
.tag--review{background:var(--accent)}
.tag--guide{background:var(--green)}
.tag--care{background:#3D556B}
.tag--deal{background:var(--deal)}
.meta{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-3)}
.dot{display:inline-block;margin:0 6px;color:var(--ink-3)}
.stars{color:var(--gold);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px}
.price{color:var(--price);font-weight:700;font-family:var(--sans)}
.price-was{color:var(--ink-3);text-decoration:line-through;font-weight:400;margin-left:6px;font-size:13px}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.skip:focus{left:8px;top:8px;background:#fff;padding:8px;border:1px solid #000;z-index:9999}

/* ---------- utility bar ---------- */
.util{background:var(--ink);color:#E6E0D4;font-size:12px;padding:6px 0}
.util .container{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px}
.util a{color:#E6E0D4}
.util a:hover{color:#fff}
.util-disclosure{opacity:.85}
.util-nav a{margin-left:18px}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50}
.header-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:18px 0;gap:24px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:24px;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink)}
.brand-mark{width:34px;height:34px;background:var(--accent);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;font-weight:700}
.brand-tag{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-3);margin-top:-2px}
.header-search{flex:1;max-width:480px;position:relative}
.header-search input{width:100%;padding:11px 14px 11px 40px;background:var(--bg-2);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:999px;font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink)}
.header-search input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--accent);background:#fff}
.header-search::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:14px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:16px;height:16px;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%237B8389' stroke-width='2'><circle cx='11' cy='11' r='7'/><path d='M21 21l-4.3-4.3'/></svg>") center/contain no-repeat;
}
.simple-nav{display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:center}
.simple-nav a{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink-2)}
.simple-nav a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.simple-nav .cta{padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-radius:999px;font-weight:600}
.simple-nav .cta:hover{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent)}

/* ---------- HERO + EDITOR'S PICK ---------- */
.hero{padding:32px 0 8px}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr;gap:28px}
.hero-feature{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:box-shadow .2s,transform .2s}
.hero-feature:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.hero-img{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#9CA88E 0%,#6B7660 100%);position:relative}
.hero-body{padding:26px 28px 28px}
.hero-body h1{margin:8px 0 12px;font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,34px)}
.hero-body .dek{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:16px;margin:0 0 14px}

.hero-product-inline{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:80px 1fr auto;
  gap:14px;align-items:center;
  padding:14px;
  background:var(--bg-2);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  margin:6px 0 14px;
}
.hero-product-inline .swatch-thumb{aspect-ratio:1;background:#C4B89C;border-radius:var(--r-sm)}
.hero-product-inline .name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:3px}
.hero-product-inline .meta{font-size:12px}

.amazon-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  background:var(--amazon);color:var(--ink);
  padding:8px 12px;border-radius:4px;
  font-weight:700;font-size:13px;
  border:1px solid var(--amazon-ink);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.amazon-btn:hover{background:#FFB347;color:var(--ink)}
.amazon-btn::before{content:"a";font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);font-size:14px;line-height:1}

.editor-pick{
  background:var(--paper);
  border:2px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.editor-pick::before{
  content:"Editor's Pick";
  position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;
  background:var(--accent);color:#fff;
  padding:4px 12px;border-radius:3px;
  font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  z-index:1;
}
.editor-pick-img{aspect-ratio:1;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#D4C8B0,#A89884);display:grid;place-items:center;color:rgba(0,0,0,.35);font-style:italic;font-size:13px}
.editor-pick-body{padding:18px 20px 20px}
.editor-pick-body .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:6px}
.editor-pick-body h3{font-size:18px;line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:8px}
.editor-pick-body .stars{display:block;margin-bottom:4px}
.editor-pick-body .review-count{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-3);margin-bottom:10px}
.editor-pick-price{font-size:24px;font-weight:700;color:var(--price);margin-bottom:12px;font-family:var(--sans)}
.editor-pick-price .was{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-3);text-decoration:line-through;font-weight:400;margin-left:6px}
.editor-pick .amazon-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:12px 14px;font-size:14px}
.editor-pick-foot{padding:10px 20px;background:var(--bg-2);border-top:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-3);text-align:center}

/* ---------- TODAY'S BEST DEALS ---------- */
.deals-strip{background:var(--ink);color:#E6E0D4;padding:28px 0;margin-top:32px}
.deals-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;margin-bottom:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.deals-head h2{color:#fff;font-size:22px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.deals-head h2::before{content:"🔥";font-size:22px}
.deals-head .meta{color:#A8A89A;font-size:12px}
.deals-track{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(200px,1fr));
  gap:14px;
  overflow-x:auto;
  padding-bottom:8px;
  scrollbar-width:thin;scrollbar-color:#555 var(--ink);
}
.deal-card{
  background:#2A2F32;
  border:1px solid #3a4145;
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:14px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;
  transition:border-color .15s;
  color:#E6E0D4;
}
.deal-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:#fff}
.deal-img{aspect-ratio:1;background:#3a4145;border-radius:var(--r-sm);position:relative}
.deal-img .pct{position:absolute;top:6px;left:6px;background:var(--deal);color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:3px 7px;border-radius:3px}
.deal-card h4{color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:14px;line-height:1.25;margin:2px 0}
.deal-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-top:auto;font-size:13px}
.deal-row .now{color:#7BD99E;font-weight:700;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:16px}
.deal-row .was{color:#9A9A8A;text-decoration:line-through;font-size:12px}
.deal-stars{color:var(--gold);font-size:12px}

/* ---------- section header ---------- */
.section{padding:48px 0 8px}
.section-head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:24px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);padding-bottom:10px;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.section-head h2{font-size:24px}
.section-head .sub{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-3);font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;margin-left:8px}
.section-head .more{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent-ink);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;white-space:nowrap}

/* ---------- best-of cards ---------- */
.best-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.best-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:box-shadow .2s,transform .2s}
.best-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.best-img{aspect-ratio:4/3;background:#D4C8B0;position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;color:rgba(0,0,0,.35);font-style:italic;font-size:12px}
.best-img.b-2{background:#B5A992}
.best-img.b-3{background:#C8A878}
.best-img.b-4{background:#9C8C74}
.best-img .ribbon{position:absolute;top:10px;left:10px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px}
.best-body{padding:14px 16px 16px}
.best-body .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:6px}
.best-body h3{font-size:17px;line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:10px}
.best-pick{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.4}
.best-pick strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.best-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:13px}
.best-row .price{font-size:15px}
.best-cta{font-weight:600;color:var(--accent-ink);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;font-size:12px}

/* ---------- comparison table ---------- */
.compare-wrap{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.compare-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px}
.compare-table thead{background:var(--bg-2)}
.compare-table th{padding:18px 14px;text-align:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:16px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--rule)}
.compare-table th:first-child{text-align:left;color:var(--ink-3);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600}
.compare-swatch{display:inline-block;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:middle;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08)}
.compare-table td{padding:14px;text-align:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);vertical-align:middle}
.compare-table td:first-child{text-align:left;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-2);font-size:13px}
.compare-table tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.compare-table .check{color:var(--green);font-weight:700}
.compare-table .x{color:var(--deal);font-weight:700}
.compare-table .mid{color:var(--gold);font-weight:700}
.compare-best{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-size:10px;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:3px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;display:inline-block}
.compare-table tfoot td{background:var(--bg-2);padding:18px 14px;border-bottom:0}
.compare-table tfoot a{display:inline-block;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;padding:9px 16px;border-radius:4px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}
.compare-table tfoot a:hover{background:var(--accent-ink)}

/* ---------- browse-by-material ---------- */
.browse-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.browse-card{
  position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:20px;color:#fff;
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  transition:transform .2s;
}
.browse-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);color:#fff}
.browse-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(0,0,0,.65) 100%);pointer-events:none}
.browse-card > *{position:relative;z-index:1}
.browse-card h3{font-size:22px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:4px}
.browse-card .count{font-size:12px;opacity:.85;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* ---------- popular ---------- */
.popular-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:start}
.popular-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden}
.popular-list li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:54px 80px 1fr;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:14px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);transition:background .15s}
.popular-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.popular-list li:hover{background:var(--bg-2)}
.pop-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:32px;font-weight:700;color:var(--accent);line-height:1;text-align:center}
.pop-thumb{aspect-ratio:1;background:#B4A88E;border-radius:var(--r-sm)}
.pop-body h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:4px}

.popular-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:24px;position:sticky;top:90px}
.promo-card{background:var(--ink);color:#E6E0D4;border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:24px}
.promo-card .eyebrow{color:var(--gold)}
.promo-card h3{color:#fff;margin:6px 0 10px}
.promo-card p{color:#C8C0B0;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:14px}
.promo-card a.btn{display:inline-block;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:4px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}
.promo-card a.btn:hover{background:var(--accent-ink)}

/* ---------- calculators band ---------- */
.calc-band{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ink) 0%,#252A2D 100%);color:#E6E0D4;padding:40px 0;margin:48px 0 0}
.calc-band .section-head{border-bottom-color:#3a4145}
.calc-band .section-head h2{color:#fff}
.calc-band .section-head .more{color:var(--gold)}
.calc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.calc-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:22px;transition:background .15s,border-color .15s}
.calc-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-color:var(--gold)}
.calc-card .eyebrow{color:var(--gold)}
.calc-card h3{color:#fff;font-size:18px;margin:6px 0 8px}
.calc-card p{color:#A8A89A;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:12px}
.calc-card .link{color:var(--gold);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* ---------- latest blog grid ---------- */
.latest-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.post-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .2s,transform .2s}
.post-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.post-card > a{display:block;line-height:0}
.post-img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:#B0A48C;object-fit:cover}
.post-body{padding:16px 18px 18px}
.post-body .tag{margin-bottom:8px}
.post-body h3{font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:8px}
.post-body .excerpt{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.5}
.post-body .meta{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;font-size:12px}
.author-dot{display:inline-block;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#A85A2A,#7C3F18);color:#fff;font-size:10px;text-align:center;line-height:22px;font-weight:700}

/* ---------- care row ---------- */
.care-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.care-feature{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden}
.care-feature .care-img{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#94A4B0,#5E6F7E)}
.care-feature .post-body h3{font-size:22px}
.care-list{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:18px 22px}
.care-list h3{font-size:17px;margin-bottom:10px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.care-list ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.care-list li{padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px dotted var(--rule);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4}
.care-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}

/* ---------- press strip ---------- */
.press-strip{background:var(--paper);border-top:1px solid var(--rule);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);padding:24px 0;margin-top:48px}
.press-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px}
.press-label{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);font-weight:600;flex:0 0 auto}
.press-logos{display:flex;gap:32px;align-items:center;flex:1;justify-content:flex-end;flex-wrap:wrap}
.press-logo{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-3);letter-spacing:-.01em;opacity:.75}

/* ---------- experts ---------- */
.experts-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.expert-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:24px;text-align:center}
.expert-avatar{
  width:80px;height:80px;border-radius:50%;
  margin:0 auto 12px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#A85A2A,#7C3F18);
  color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:30px;font-weight:700;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
}
.expert-avatar.e-2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3F6B4E,#234A30)}
.expert-avatar.e-3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3D556B,#1F2F3F)}
.expert-avatar.has-photo{padding:0;overflow:hidden;background:var(--bg-2)}
.expert-avatar.has-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.expert-card h3{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:2px}
.expert-card h3 a{color:inherit}
.expert-card h3 a:hover{color:var(--copper)}
.expert-role{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-3);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:10px}
.expert-card p{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.5}
.expert-credentials{font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-3);letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:10px}
.expert-link{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;color:var(--copper);font-weight:600;border-top:1px dashed var(--rule);padding-top:10px;margin-top:4px;width:100%}
.expert-link:hover{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- trending searches ---------- */
.trending-strip{padding:24px 28px;background:var(--bg-2);border-radius:var(--r-md);border:1px solid var(--rule);margin-top:32px}
.trending-strip h3{font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:14px;font-weight:600}
.trending-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.chip{display:inline-block;padding:7px 14px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-radius:999px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-2);transition:all .15s}
.chip:hover{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent);background:#fff}

/* ---------- newsletter ---------- */
.nl{background:var(--accent-soft);border:1px solid #E4CFB6;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:36px 32px;margin:48px 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:center}
.nl h2{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:8px}
.nl p{color:var(--ink-2);margin-bottom:0;font-size:15px}
.nl form{display:flex;gap:10px}
.nl input{flex:1;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-radius:4px;font:inherit;font-size:14px;background:#fff}
.nl input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--accent)}
.nl button{padding:14px 22px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;border:0;border-radius:4px;font:inherit;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer}
.nl button:hover{background:var(--accent-ink)}
.nl .ok{display:none;color:var(--green);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;margin-top:8px}
.nl.sent .ok{display:block}
.nl.sent form{display:none}
.nl .privacy{display:block;font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-3);margin-top:10px}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
footer{background:var(--ink);color:#C8C0B0;padding:48px 0 24px;margin-top:48px}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
.footer-brand{font-family:var(--serif);color:#fff;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:10px}
.footer-grid h4{color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px}
.footer-grid ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.footer-grid li{margin-bottom:8px}
.footer-grid a{color:#C8C0B0;font-size:14px}
.footer-grid a:hover{color:#fff}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid #3a4145;margin-top:36px;padding-top:18px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;font-size:12px;color:#888070}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .best-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .latest-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .popular-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .popular-side{position:static}
  .calc-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .care-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .browse-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .experts-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .nl{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .deals-track{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,260px);overflow-x:auto}
  .compare-table{font-size:12px}
  .compare-table th,.compare-table td{padding:10px 8px}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .util-nav{display:none}
  .simple-nav{display:none}
  .header-search{max-width:none}
  .best-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .latest-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .browse-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .nl form{flex-direction:column}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .popular-list li{grid-template-columns:40px 64px 1fr;padding:12px 14px}
  .pop-num{font-size:24px}
  .compare-wrap{overflow-x:auto}
  .compare-table{min-width:560px}
  .press-row{justify-content:center}
  .press-logos{justify-content:center;gap:20px}
  .press-logo{font-size:15px}
}

/* ============================================================
   Inner-page layouts (page / hub / review)
   ============================================================ */

/* --- shared breadcrumbs --- */
.crumbs{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-3);margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.crumbs a{color:var(--ink-3)}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.crumbs [aria-current]{color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:500}
.crumbs--light a,.crumbs--light [aria-current]{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.crumbs--light a:hover{color:#fff}

/* --- shared prose --- */
.prose{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink-2);max-width:760px}
.prose h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:30px;color:var(--ink);margin:48px 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.prose h2:first-child{margin-top:0}
.prose h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;color:var(--ink);margin:32px 0 10px}
.prose h4{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);margin:24px 0 8px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;font-weight:700}
.prose p{margin:0 0 18px}
.prose a{color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--accent-soft);text-underline-offset:3px}
.prose a:hover{text-decoration-color:var(--accent)}
.prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 0 18px;padding-left:22px}
.prose li{margin-bottom:8px}
.prose strong{color:var(--ink)}
.prose blockquote{margin:24px 0;padding:14px 22px;border-left:3px solid var(--accent);background:var(--bg-2);font-style:italic;color:var(--ink-2);border-radius:0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0}
.prose hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);margin:36px 0}
.prose table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:24px 0;font-size:15px}
.prose th,.prose td{padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);text-align:left;vertical-align:top}
.prose th{background:var(--bg-2);font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* in-prose product callout */
.product-card{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px 1fr auto;gap:18px;align-items:center;
  margin:24px 0;padding:18px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);
}
.product-card .swatch{width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:var(--bg-2)}
.product-card .pc-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px;font-weight:600}
.product-card .pc-meta{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-3);margin-bottom:6px}
.product-card .pc-price{font-size:22px;color:var(--price);font-weight:700;font-family:var(--sans)}
.product-card .pc-cta{
  display:inline-block;padding:11px 18px;background:var(--amazon);color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;
  border-radius:var(--r-md);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;border:1px solid var(--amazon-ink);
}
.product-card .pc-cta:hover{background:#ffaa1f}

/* numbered pick card (Best Of round-ups) */
.pick{margin:32px 0;padding:24px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);position:relative}
.pick-rank{position:absolute;top:-14px;left:24px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:18px}
.pick-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:160px 1fr;gap:22px;margin-top:6px}
.pick-img{aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:var(--r-md);background:var(--bg-2)}
.pick-body h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 6px}
.pick-body .pick-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px}
.pick-body p{margin:8px 0 14px}
.pick-stats{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-3)}
.pick-stats strong{color:var(--ink)}
.pick-cta{display:inline-block;padding:11px 18px;background:var(--amazon);color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;border-radius:var(--r-md);border:1px solid var(--amazon-ink)}
.pick-cta:hover{background:#ffaa1f}
.pick-pros-cons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:14px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px dashed var(--rule)}
.pick-pros-cons h5{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);margin:0 0 6px;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700}
.pick-pros-cons ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px}
.pick-pros-cons .pros li{color:var(--ink-2)}
.pick-pros-cons .cons li{color:var(--ink-2)}

/* --- page layout (static content) --- */
.page-hero{padding:48px 0 28px;background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.page-eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px}
.page-hero h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:46px;line-height:1.1;color:var(--ink);max-width:840px;margin-bottom:14px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.page-dek{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:20px;color:var(--ink-2);max-width:760px;line-height:1.45}
.page-meta{margin-top:14px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-3)}
.page-body{padding:48px 0 64px}

/* --- review layout --- */
.review-hero{padding:40px 0 24px;background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.review-hero h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:42px;line-height:1.12;color:var(--ink);max-width:880px;margin:14px 0;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.review-hero .tag{display:inline-block;background:var(--tag);color:#fff;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);font-weight:700}
.review-hero .tag--guide{background:var(--green)}
.review-hero .tag--review{background:var(--accent)}
.review-hero .tag--care{background:#3D556B}
.review-dek{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:20px;color:var(--ink-2);max-width:780px;line-height:1.45}
.byline-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;align-items:center;margin-top:16px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-3)}
.byline-row .byline{color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:600}
.byline-row .reviewed-by{color:var(--ink-2)}
.byline-sep{color:var(--rule-2)}
.review-hero-image{margin-top:24px;height:340px;border-radius:var(--r-md)}
.review-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 320px;gap:48px;padding:40px 0 64px}
.review-body .prose{max-width:none}
.review-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;position:sticky;top:80px;align-self:start}
.side-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:18px}
.side-label{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px}
.side-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.55}
.side-link{font-size:13px;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600}
.side-author-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px}
.side-author-role{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:8px}

/* TL;DR strip on reviews */
.tldr{background:var(--bg-2);border-top:1px solid var(--rule);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);padding:32px 0}
.tldr h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:20px;margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--ink)}
.tldr ul{margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:22px;font-size:16px;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.6;max-width:760px}
.tldr li{margin-bottom:6px}
.tldr-pick{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto auto auto 1fr;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:16px 18px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);margin-top:14px}
.tldr-pick-label{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700}
.tldr-pick-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
.tldr-pick .amazon-btn{display:inline-block;padding:10px 16px;background:var(--amazon);color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;border-radius:var(--r-md);border:1px solid var(--amazon-ink)}
.tldr-pick-note{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-3)}

/* --- hub layout (material + topic landing) --- */
.hub-hero{padding:64px 0 40px;color:#fff}
.hub-hero h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:54px;line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff;max-width:880px;margin:14px 0}
.hub-eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.hub-dek{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);max-width:760px;line-height:1.4}
.hub-stats{margin-top:22px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:30px;font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.hub-stats strong{color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;display:block}
.hub-body{padding:48px 0 64px}

/* tile grid used inside hubs */
.tile-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin:28px 0}
.tile{display:block;padding:22px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);transition:box-shadow .15s,transform .15s}
.tile:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.tile .tile-tag{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700}
.tile h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:20px;color:var(--ink);margin:8px 0 6px;line-height:1.25}
.tile p{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0;line-height:1.5}
.tile-meta{margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-3)}

/* section dividers for hub bodies */
.section-block{margin:48px 0}
.section-block h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:30px;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.section-block .lede{font-size:17px;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0 0 20px;max-width:760px;line-height:1.6}

/* author-card list (used on /team/) */
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;margin:28px 0}
.team-card{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:28px;text-align:center}
.team-card .ta{width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#A85A2A,#7C3F18);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:42px;font-weight:700}
.team-card .ta.e-2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3F6B4E,#234A30)}
.team-card .ta.e-3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3D556B,#1F2F3F)}
.team-card .ta.has-photo{padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.team-card .ta.has-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.team-card h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:24px;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 4px}
.team-card .role{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px}
.team-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 12px}
.team-card .creds{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-3);padding-top:10px;border-top:1px dashed var(--rule);margin-bottom:10px}
.team-card .full-bio{font-size:13px;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700}

/* individual team-bio page hero */
.bio-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:center;max-width:840px}
.bio-hero .ba{width:200px;height:200px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#A85A2A,#7C3F18);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:72px;font-weight:700}
.bio-hero .ba.e-2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3F6B4E,#234A30)}
.bio-hero .ba.e-3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3D556B,#1F2F3F)}
.bio-hero .ba.has-photo{padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.bio-hero .ba.has-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.bio-meta{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-3);margin-top:10px}
.bio-meta a{color:var(--accent);font-weight:600}
.bio-stats{display:flex;gap:24px;margin-top:14px}
.bio-stats div{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-3)}
.bio-stats strong{display:block;font-size:24px;font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}

/* simple calculator form */
.calc-form{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:28px;max-width:680px;margin:24px auto}
.calc-form label{display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
.calc-form input,.calc-form select{width:100%;padding:11px 14px;border:1px solid var(--rule-2);border-radius:var(--r-md);font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;background:#fff;margin-bottom:18px}
.calc-form input:focus,.calc-form select:focus{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:1px}
.calc-form button{padding:13px 24px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border:0;border-radius:var(--r-md);font-weight:700;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit}
.calc-form button:hover{background:var(--accent-ink)}
.calc-result{margin-top:18px;padding:20px;background:var(--bg-2);border-radius:var(--r-md);font-size:16px}
.calc-result .big{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:36px;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}
.calc-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .review-body{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .review-side{position:static;flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .review-side .side-card{flex:1 1 280px}
  .tile-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .page-hero h1,.review-hero h1{font-size:32px}
  .hub-hero h1{font-size:38px}
  .page-dek,.review-dek,.hub-dek{font-size:17px}
  .tile-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .bio-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .bio-hero .ba{margin:0 auto}
  .product-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .product-card .swatch{margin:0 auto}
  .pick-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pick-pros-cons{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .tldr-pick{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .calc-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ============================================================
   v2 — Intentional editorial page design
   Centered columns, proper rhythm, alternating sections
   ============================================================ */

/* center the prose within its container */
.prose{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* --- new layout: centered editorial article --- */
.article-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:80px 0 64px;
  background:var(--paper);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  text-align:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.article-hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(168,90,42,.04), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 50% 100%, rgba(201,164,91,.04), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.article-hero > .container{position:relative}
.article-hero .crumbs{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px}
.article-hero .article-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--accent);
  padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid var(--accent-soft);border-radius:999px;background:#fff;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.article-hero h1{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,64px);
  line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.025em;
  color:var(--ink);
  max-width:920px;margin:0 auto 22px;
  font-weight:600;
}
.article-hero .article-dek{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(18px,1.6vw,22px);
  line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-2);
  max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;font-weight:400;
}
.article-hero .article-meta{
  margin-top:28px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-3);
  display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;
}
.article-hero .article-meta .sep{color:var(--rule-2)}

/* divider mark — small decorative element under hero */
.hero-mark{
  margin:28px auto 0;width:60px;height:1px;background:var(--rule);
  position:relative;display:block;
}
.hero-mark::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--accent);border-radius:50%;
}

/* stat strip — site-wide reusable */
.stat-strip{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  background:var(--paper);
}
.stat-strip .stat{
  padding:36px 22px;text-align:center;border-left:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.stat-strip .stat:first-child{border-left:0}
.stat-strip .stat-num{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1;display:block;letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.stat-strip .stat-label{
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ink-3);margin-top:10px;display:block;
}

/* article sections — alternating bands */
.article-band{padding:80px 0}
.article-band--paper{background:var(--paper)}
.article-band--linen{background:var(--bg)}
.article-band--cream{background:var(--bg-2)}
.article-band--ink{background:var(--ink);color:#E6E0D4}
.article-band--ink h2,.article-band--ink h3{color:#fff}
.article-band--ink p{color:rgba(230,224,212,.85)}
.article-band--ink a{color:var(--gold)}

/* centered section header */
.section-head-center{text-align:center;max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 48px}
.section-head-center .ks-eyebrow{
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:12px;display:inline-block;
}
.section-head-center h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,42px);
  line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 16px;
}
.article-band--ink .section-head-center h2{color:#fff}
.section-head-center .lede{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-2);
  margin:0;
}

/* article-prose — different from .prose: bigger, centered, drop-cap */
.article-prose{max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;font-size:18px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--ink-2)}
.article-prose > p:first-of-type::first-letter{
  font-family:var(--serif);float:left;font-size:64px;line-height:.85;padding:6px 12px 0 0;
  color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;
}
.article-prose h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:26px;color:var(--ink);
  margin:48px 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-weight:600;
}
.article-prose h4{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3);margin:32px 0 10px;font-weight:700;
}
.article-prose p{margin:0 0 22px}
.article-prose a{color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:4px;text-decoration-color:var(--accent-soft)}
.article-prose a:hover{text-decoration-color:var(--accent)}
.article-prose ul,.article-prose ol{margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:24px}
.article-prose li{margin-bottom:10px}
.article-prose strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

/* pull quote */
.pull-quote{
  max-width:780px;margin:48px auto;text-align:center;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);
  line-height:1.3;color:var(--ink);
  position:relative;padding:28px 20px;font-style:italic;font-weight:500;
}
.pull-quote::before{
  content:"";display:block;width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--accent);
  margin:0 auto 20px;
}
.pull-quote::after{
  content:"";display:block;width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--accent);
  margin:20px auto 0;
}
.pull-quote cite{
  display:block;margin-top:16px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;font-style:normal;color:var(--ink-3);font-weight:600;
}

/* values grid — centered cards */
.values-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px;max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto}
.value-card{
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:36px 28px;text-align:center;transition:box-shadow .2s,transform .2s;
}
.value-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.value-card .v-num{
  display:inline-grid;place-items:center;
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg-2);color:var(--accent);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.value-card h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:20px;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.25;
}
.value-card p{font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0;line-height:1.6}

/* team-preview row — three cards inline */
.team-preview{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto}
.tp-card{
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:32px 24px;text-align:center;transition:box-shadow .2s,transform .2s;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
}
.tp-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.tp-card .tp-avatar{
  width:96px;height:96px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#A85A2A,#7C3F18);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:34px;font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.tp-card .tp-avatar.e-2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3F6B4E,#234A30)}
.tp-card .tp-avatar.e-3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3D556B,#1F2F3F)}
.tp-card .tp-avatar.has-photo{padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.tp-card .tp-avatar.has-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.tp-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 4px}
.tp-card h3 a{color:inherit}
.tp-card .tp-role{
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.tp-card .tp-tag{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-2);font-style:italic;
  margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.5;
}
.tp-card .tp-cred{
  font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-3);letter-spacing:.02em;
  padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);width:100%;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.tp-card .tp-link{
  font-size:13px;color:var(--accent);font-weight:600;margin-top:auto;
}

/* checkmark list for promises section */
.promise-list{
  max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;list-style:none;padding:0;
}
.promise-list li{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:32px 1fr;gap:16px;align-items:start;
  padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.promise-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.promise-list .check{
  width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;
  margin-top:2px;
}
.promise-list .ptitle{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;margin:0 0 6px;
}
.promise-list .pbody{font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0;line-height:1.55}

/* CTA band — closing call to action */
.cta-band{
  background:var(--bg-2);
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding:80px 0;text-align:center;
}
.cta-band h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);
  color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 16px;letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.cta-band p{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;color:var(--ink-2);max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 28px;line-height:1.5;
}
.cta-row{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-btn{
  display:inline-block;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:15px;transition:all .15s;
}
.cta-btn--primary{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.cta-btn--primary:hover{background:var(--accent-ink);color:#fff}
.cta-btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--rule-2)}
.cta-btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent)}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .stat-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stat-strip .stat:nth-child(3){border-left:0}
  .stat-strip .stat{border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
  .stat-strip .stat:nth-child(1),.stat-strip .stat:nth-child(2){border-top:0}
  .values-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .team-preview{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article-band{padding:56px 0}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .article-hero{padding:48px 0 36px}
  .values-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .article-prose > p:first-of-type::first-letter{font-size:48px}
}

/* ============ MATERIAL HUB PAGE ============ */
.material-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:96px 0 80px;
  text-align:center;
}
.material-hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,transparent 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.10) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.material-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.material-hero h1{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(40px,5.5vw,68px);
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  line-height:1.04;
  margin:14px auto 18px;
  max-width:880px;
}
.material-glance{
  background:var(--paper);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding:0;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}
.glance-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  margin:-48px auto 0;
  max-width:1180px;
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  box-shadow:0 24px 56px -32px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.glance-card{
  padding:24px 22px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--rule);
  background:var(--paper);
}
.glance-card:last-child{border-right:0}
.glance-card--alert{background:#FAF3EE}
.g-label{
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.10em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.g-value{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:22px;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.g-value--text{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  line-height:1.45;
}

.material-section-body{
  max-width:760px;
  margin:0 auto;
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--ink-2);
}
.material-section-body p{margin:0 0 18px}
.material-section-body ul,
.material-section-body ol{
  margin:0 0 22px;
  padding-left:22px;
}
.material-section-body li{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  padding-left:6px;
}
.material-section-body li strong{color:var(--ink)}
.material-section-body table{
  width:100%;
  border-collapse:collapse;
  margin:24px 0;
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  font-size:14.5px;
}
.material-section-body th{
  background:var(--bg-2);
  text-align:left;
  padding:12px 16px;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.material-section-body td{
  padding:14px 16px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  vertical-align:top;
  color:var(--ink-2);
}
.material-section-body tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.material-section-body a{color:var(--accent);font-weight:500}
.material-section-body a:hover{color:var(--accent-ink)}

.next-step-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:22px;
  margin-top:42px;
}
.next-step-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(230,224,212,.16);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:30px 26px;
  color:#fff;
  display:block;
  transition:all .2s;
}
.next-step-card:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-color:var(--gold);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.ns-icon{
  width:46px;height:46px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--ink);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:22px;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.next-step-card h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:22px;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.next-step-card p{
  color:rgba(230,224,212,.78);
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.6;
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.ns-link{
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

@media (max-width:1080px){
  .glance-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .glance-card:nth-child(3){border-right:0}
  .glance-card:nth-child(n+4){border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
}
@media (max-width:780px){
  .glance-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;margin-top:-32px}
  .glance-card{border-right:1px solid var(--rule)}
  .glance-card:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
  .glance-card:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
  .next-step-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
  .material-hero{padding:64px 0 64px}
}

/* ============ TOPIC HUB GRID ============ */
.topic-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:24px;
  margin-top:8px;
}
.topic-tile{
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:28px 26px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:all .2s;
  color:var(--ink);
  text-decoration:none;
}
.topic-tile:hover{
  border-color:var(--accent);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
}
.topic-tile.featured{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:#fff;
  border-color:var(--ink);
}
.topic-tile.featured h3{color:#fff}
.topic-tile.featured p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
.topic-tile.featured .tt-meta{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.topic-tile.featured .tt-eyebrow{color:var(--gold)}
.topic-tile.featured:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}

.topic-tile.coming-soon{
  background:transparent;
  border-style:dashed;
  opacity:.7;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.tt-eyebrow{
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.10em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--accent);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.topic-tile h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:22px;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  line-height:1.25;
  margin:0 0 12px;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.topic-tile p{
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  margin:0 0 18px;
  flex:1;
}
.tt-meta{
  font-size:12.5px;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top:14px;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .topic-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* =========================================================
   REVIEW MAGAZINE LAYOUT
   Centered hero, large TLDR card, magazine prose body
   ========================================================= */
.review-magazine .review-mag-hero h1{
  max-width:920px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}
.review-magazine .review-mag-hero .article-eyebrow.tag--guide{
  background:var(--green);color:#fff;
}
.review-magazine .review-mag-hero .article-eyebrow.tag--review{
  background:var(--accent);color:#fff;
}
.review-magazine .review-mag-hero .article-eyebrow.tag--care{
  background:#3D556B;color:#fff;
}
.review-magazine .byline-row{
  justify-content:center;
  margin-top:18px;
}
.review-magazine .byline-row .byline{
  color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:600;
}

/* The big TLDR card */
.review-tldr-band{padding:54px 0}
.review-tldr-card{
  max-width:860px;
  margin:0 auto;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(31,37,40,.04), 0 16px 40px rgba(31,37,40,.06);
  padding:36px 42px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr;
  gap:36px;
  align-items:start;
}
.review-tldr-list{
  margin:0;
  padding-left:0;
  list-style:none;
}
.review-tldr-list li{
  position:relative;
  padding:10px 0 10px 28px;
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.review-tldr-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.review-tldr-list li::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;top:18px;
  width:14px;height:14px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  opacity:.9;
}
.review-tldr-list li strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}

.review-tldr-pick{
  background:var(--bg-2);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:24px 22px;
  text-align:center;
}
.rtp-label{
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent);
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.rtp-name{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:20px;
  line-height:1.25;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.rtp-footnote{
  font-size:12.5px;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  line-height:1.5;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.rtp-cta.amazon-btn{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:12px 22px;
  background:var(--amazon);
  color:#1a1a1a;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:14px;
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  border:1px solid var(--amazon-ink);
  width:100%;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}

/* The body band */
.review-body-band{padding:64px 0 80px}
.review-magazine .review-body{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 320px;
  gap:56px;
  align-items:start;
}
.review-magazine .review-prose{
  max-width:none;
}
.review-magazine .review-prose > h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:30px;
  line-height:1.2;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:42px 0 14px;
  padding-top:18px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.review-magazine .review-prose > h2:first-child{
  margin-top:0;
  padding-top:0;
  border-top:none;
}
.review-magazine .review-prose > h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:22px;
  line-height:1.3;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:28px 0 10px;
}
.review-magazine .review-prose > p{
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.review-magazine .review-prose > p > strong{color:var(--ink)}
.review-magazine .review-prose > ul,
.review-magazine .review-prose > ol{
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  margin:0 0 22px;
  padding-left:24px;
}
.review-magazine .review-prose > ul li,
.review-magazine .review-prose > ol li{margin-bottom:8px}
.review-magazine .review-prose > hr{
  border:none;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  margin:42px 0;
}
.review-magazine .review-prose > table{
  width:100%;
  border-collapse:collapse;
  margin:22px 0 32px;
  font-size:14.5px;
}
.review-magazine .review-prose > table th{
  background:var(--bg-2);
  text-align:left;
  padding:12px 14px;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.review-magazine .review-prose > table td{
  padding:12px 14px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  color:var(--ink-2);
  vertical-align:top;
}

/* Pick cards inside the prose body — enhanced */
.review-magazine .pick{
  margin:36px 0;
  padding:28px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(31,37,40,.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(31,37,40,.04);
}
.review-magazine .pick-rank{
  position:absolute;
  top:-18px;left:28px;
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:700;
  width:42px;height:42px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  font-size:20px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(168,90,42,.35);
}

/* Sidebar */
.review-magazine .review-side{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:18px;
  position:sticky;
  top:90px;
  align-self:start;
}
.review-magazine .side-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:22px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(31,37,40,.03);
}
.review-magazine .side-card--cta{
  background:var(--bg-2);
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .review-tldr-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;padding:28px}
  .review-magazine .review-body{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .review-magazine .review-side{position:static;flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .review-magazine .review-side .side-card{flex:1 1 280px}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .review-tldr-band{padding:36px 0}
  .review-tldr-card{padding:22px}
  .review-body-band{padding:40px 0 56px}
  .review-magazine .review-prose > h2{font-size:24px}
}

/* =========================================================
   TOOL PAGES — centered card wrapper for forms, quiz, etc.
   ========================================================= */
.tool-page .article-band{padding:64px 0}
.tool-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:42px 42px 36px;
  max-width:820px;
  margin:0 auto;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(31,37,40,.05), 0 18px 44px rgba(31,37,40,.06);
}
.tool-card .calc-form{
  background:transparent;
  border:none;
  padding:0;
  max-width:none;
  margin:0;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.tool-card label{
  display:block;
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin-bottom:7px;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.tool-card input,
.tool-card select,
.tool-card textarea{
  width:100%;
  padding:12px 14px;
  border:1px solid var(--rule-2);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  font-family:inherit;
  font-size:15px;
  background:#fff;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  color:var(--ink);
  box-sizing:border-box;
}
.tool-card input:focus,
.tool-card select:focus,
.tool-card textarea:focus{
  outline:2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset:1px;
  border-color:var(--accent);
}
.tool-card .calc-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:18px;
}
.tool-card .calc-row--single{grid-template-columns:1fr}

.tool-btn{
  display:inline-block;
  width:100%;
  padding:16px 24px;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:#fff;
  border:0;
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:15.5px;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-family:inherit;
  margin-top:8px;
  transition:background .15s;
}
.tool-btn:hover{background:var(--accent)}

.tool-btn-ghost{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:10px 18px;
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--rule-2);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:13.5px;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-family:inherit;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.tool-btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--bg-2);border-color:var(--accent)}

.tool-section-h{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:20px;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.tool-hint{
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  line-height:1.55;
  margin:0 0 18px;
}

/* =========================================================
   QUIZ
   ========================================================= */
.quiz-shell{padding:6px 0 0}
.quiz-progress{margin-bottom:24px}
.qp-track{
  height:6px;
  background:var(--rule);
  border-radius:99px;
  overflow:hidden;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.qp-fill{
  height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--gold));
  border-radius:99px;
  transition:width .3s ease;
}
.qp-label{
  font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink-3);
}
.quiz-q{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:28px;
  line-height:1.25;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 26px;
}
.quiz-answers{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:12px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.quiz-answer-btn{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  text-align:left;
  padding:18px 22px;
  background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  cursor:pointer;
  font-family:inherit;
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:1.4;
  font-weight:500;
  transition:all .15s ease;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}
.quiz-answer-btn:hover{
  border-color:var(--accent);
  background:var(--accent-soft);
  transform:translateX(2px);
}

.quiz-result{padding:6px 0 0}
.qr-eyebrow{
  font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--accent);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.qr-title{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:46px;
  line-height:1.05;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.qr-blurb{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:19px;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  margin:0 0 24px;
}
.qr-runner-card{
  background:var(--bg-2);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:20px 22px;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}
.qr-runner-label{
  font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  margin-bottom:6px;
}
.qr-runner-text{
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink-2);
}
.qr-runner-text strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
.qr-cta-row{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.qr-primary{
  flex:1;
  min-width:240px;
  text-align:center;
  text-decoration:none;
  margin-top:0;
  width:auto;
}
.qr-restart{margin-top:0;flex:0 0 auto}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .quiz-q{font-size:22px}
  .qr-title{font-size:34px}
  .qr-primary{width:100%}
}

.tool-result{
  margin-top:24px;
  padding:28px 28px 24px;
  background:var(--bg-2);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  text-align:center;
  border-top:3px solid var(--accent);
}
.tr-label{
  font-size:11.5px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.tr-big{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:54px;
  line-height:1;
  color:var(--accent);
  font-weight:700;
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.tr-breakdown{
  font-size:14.5px;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  line-height:1.7;
  text-align:left;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:18px 22px;
}
.tr-breakdown strong{color:var(--ink)}
.tr-breakdown em{color:var(--accent);font-style:italic;font-weight:600}

.two-col-stack{
  max-width:880px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.two-col-stack .promise-list{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:28px 32px;
}

@media (max-width:780px){
  .tool-card{padding:28px 24px 24px}
  .tool-card .calc-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .tr-big{font-size:42px}
}

/* ==========================================================
   MATERIAL HUB v2 — redesigned layout
   ========================================================== */
.material-page--v2{background:var(--bg)}
.material-page--v2 .container{max-width:1240px}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.mat-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:104px 0 96px;
  text-align:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.mat-hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.18) 0%,transparent 55%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.mat-hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 60%,rgba(0,0,0,.18) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.mat-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.mat-hero .crumbs{
  justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}
.mat-hero__eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.20em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:8px 16px;
  border:1px solid;
  border-radius:999px;
  opacity:.85;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.mat-hero__title{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(44px,6vw,80px);
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  line-height:1.02;
  font-weight:600;
  margin:0 auto 22px;
  max-width:920px;
}
.mat-hero__dek{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(18px,1.8vw,22px);
  line-height:1.5;
  font-style:italic;
  max-width:720px;
  margin:0 auto 36px;
  font-weight:400;
}
.mat-hero__verdict{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding:14px 24px;
  border:1px solid;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  margin-bottom:32px;
  max-width:100%;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:center;
}
.mat-hero__verdict-label{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:10px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding-right:14px;
  border-right:1px solid currentColor;
  opacity:.7;
}
.mat-hero__verdict-text{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-.005em;
}
.mat-hero__meta{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:14px;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.mat-hero__sep{opacity:.5}

/* ---------- AT-A-GLANCE STAT STRIP ---------- */
.mat-glance{
  position:relative;
  z-index:3;
  margin-top:-44px;
  padding:0 0 60px;
}
.mat-glance__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:10px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -40px rgba(31,37,40,.32),0 4px 12px -6px rgba(31,37,40,.06);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.mat-glance__card{
  padding:24px 22px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.mat-glance__card:last-child{border-right:0}
.mat-glance__card--warn{background:#FBF3EC}
.mat-glance__label{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:10px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.mat-glance__value{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:20px;
  line-height:1.2;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.mat-glance__value--accent{color:var(--accent)}
.mat-glance__value--text{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:500;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  letter-spacing:0;
}

/* ---------- DECISION PANEL ---------- */
.mat-decision{
  padding:0 0 80px;
}
.mat-decision__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;
  gap:0;
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:10px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.mat-decision__card{
  padding:38px 44px;
}
.mat-decision__card--yes{background:#F3F7F2}
.mat-decision__card--no{background:#FBF3EF}
.mat-decision__divider{
  width:1px;
  background:var(--rule);
}
.mat-decision__icon{
  width:36px;height:36px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:18px;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.mat-decision__card--yes .mat-decision__icon{
  background:#2E6E3F;color:#fff;
}
.mat-decision__card--no .mat-decision__icon{
  background:#A23E2A;color:#fff;
}
.mat-decision__heading{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:22px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.mat-decision__body{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  margin:0;
}

/* ---------- MAIN ARTICLE w/ STICKY TOC ---------- */
.mat-main{
  padding:0 0 80px;
}
.mat-main__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:240px 1fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:start;
}
.mat-toc{
  position:relative;
}
.mat-toc__sticky{
  position:sticky;
  top:90px;
  padding:24px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.mat-toc__label{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:10px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.mat-toc__list{
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;margin:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:2px;
}
.mat-toc__link{
  display:flex;
  align-items:baseline;
  gap:10px;
  padding:8px 0;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:13.5px;
  line-height:1.4;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:color .15s;
}
.mat-toc__link:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.mat-toc__num{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:18px;
}
.mat-toc__link--cta{
  margin-top:14px;
  padding-top:14px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--accent);
}
.mat-toc__link--cta:hover{color:var(--accent-ink)}

/* ---------- ARTICLE BODY ---------- */
.mat-article{
  max-width:760px;
}
.mat-block{
  padding:48px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.mat-block:first-child{padding-top:32px}
.mat-block:last-of-type{border-bottom:0}
.mat-block--intro{
  padding-bottom:64px;
}
.mat-block--alt{
  margin:0 -40px;
  padding:48px 40px;
  background:var(--bg-2);
  border-radius:10px;
  border-bottom:0;
}
.mat-section__eyebrow{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.mat-section__heading{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,38px);
  line-height:1.15;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 24px;
}
.mat-section__head{
  display:flex;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:baseline;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.mat-section__num{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:64px;
  font-weight:300;
  line-height:1;
  color:var(--rule);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.mat-section__head-text{flex:1;min-width:0}
.mat-section__head .mat-section__heading{margin:0}
.mat-block--intro .mat-section__heading{
  font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,44px);
}

/* prose */
.mat-prose{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.75;
  color:var(--ink-2);
}
.mat-prose--lede{
  font-size:20px;
}
.mat-prose--lede > p:first-of-type::first-letter{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:64px;
  font-weight:600;
  float:left;
  line-height:.9;
  padding:6px 12px 0 0;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.mat-prose p{margin:0 0 22px}
.mat-prose h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:22px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:32px 0 12px;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.mat-prose ul,.mat-prose ol{margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:24px}
.mat-prose li{margin-bottom:10px;padding-left:4px}
.mat-prose li strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.mat-prose strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.mat-prose a{
  color:var(--accent);
  text-decoration:underline;
  text-decoration-thickness:1px;
  text-underline-offset:3px;
  text-decoration-color:rgba(168,90,42,.32);
}
.mat-prose a:hover{text-decoration-color:var(--accent)}
.mat-prose table{
  width:100%;
  border-collapse:collapse;
  margin:24px 0;
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius:8px;
  overflow:hidden;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.5;
}
.mat-prose th{
  background:var(--bg-2);
  text-align:left;
  padding:12px 16px;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.10em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ink-3);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.mat-prose td{
  padding:14px 16px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  vertical-align:top;
  color:var(--ink-2);
}
.mat-prose tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}

/* pull-quote */
.mat-pullquote{
  position:relative;
  margin:24px -24px;
  padding:48px 64px;
  text-align:center;
}
.mat-pullquote__mark{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:96px;
  line-height:.6;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--accent);
  opacity:.35;
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:-20px;
}
.mat-pullquote__text{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,28px);
  line-height:1.35;
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--ink);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin:0;
  max-width:580px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

/* ---------- NEXT-STEPS BAND ---------- */
.mat-next{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:#E6E0D4;
  padding:96px 0;
}
.mat-next__head{text-align:center;max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 48px}
.mat-next__eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.mat-next__heading{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(32px,3.8vw,44px);
  line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-weight:600;
}
.mat-next__lede{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:rgba(230,224,212,.78);
  margin:0;
  font-style:italic;
}
.mat-next__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:22px;
}
.mat-next__card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(230,224,212,.16);
  border-radius:10px;
  padding:32px 28px;
  display:block;
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}
.mat-next__card:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-color:var(--gold);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.mat-next__icon{
  width:46px;height:46px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--ink);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:22px;font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.mat-next__card-heading{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:22px;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#fff;
  margin:0 0 10px;
}
.mat-next__card-body{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:rgba(230,224,212,.78);
  margin:0 0 18px;
}
.mat-next__link{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.10em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.mat-cta{
  padding:96px 0;
  text-align:center;
  background:var(--bg);
  border-top:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.mat-cta__heading{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,38px);
  line-height:1.15;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:600;
  margin:0 auto 16px;
  max-width:720px;
}
.mat-cta__body{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.55;
  color:var(--ink-2);
  max-width:620px;
  margin:0 auto 28px;
  font-style:italic;
}
.mat-cta__row{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.mat-cta__btn{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:14px 28px;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;
  border-radius:6px;
  transition:all .2s;
}
.mat-cta__btn--primary{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--ink);
}
.mat-cta__btn--primary:hover{
  background:var(--accent);
  border-color:var(--accent);
}
.mat-cta__btn--ghost{
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--rule-2,#CFC8B8);
}
.mat-cta__btn--ghost:hover{
  border-color:var(--ink);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .mat-main__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0}
  .mat-toc{position:relative;margin-bottom:32px}
  .mat-toc__sticky{
    position:relative;top:auto;
    padding:18px 20px;
    background:var(--paper);
    border:1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius:10px;
  }
  .mat-toc__list{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:0;
  }
  .mat-block--alt{margin:0;border-radius:0}
}
@media (max-width:780px){
  .mat-hero{padding:80px 0 72px}
  .mat-hero__title{font-size:clamp(34px,9vw,52px)}
  .mat-hero__verdict{padding:10px 16px;gap:10px;font-size:12px}
  .mat-hero__verdict-label{padding-right:10px}
  .mat-glance{margin-top:-28px;padding-bottom:40px}
  .mat-glance__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .mat-glance__card{
    border-right:1px solid var(--rule);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .mat-glance__card:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
  .mat-glance__card:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:0}
  .mat-glance__card:last-child:nth-child(odd){
    grid-column:1/-1;
    border-right:0;
    border-bottom:0;
  }
  .mat-decision{padding-bottom:56px}
  .mat-decision__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mat-decision__divider{height:1px;width:100%}
  .mat-decision__card{padding:28px 24px}
  .mat-main{padding-bottom:56px}
  .mat-toc__list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mat-block{padding:36px 0}
  .mat-section__head{gap:16px}
  .mat-section__num{font-size:44px}
  .mat-prose{font-size:17px;line-height:1.7}
  .mat-prose--lede{font-size:18px}
  .mat-prose--lede > p:first-of-type::first-letter{font-size:48px}
  .mat-pullquote{margin:16px 0;padding:32px 8px}
  .mat-pullquote__text{font-size:20px}
  .mat-next{padding:64px 0}
  .mat-next__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mat-cta{padding:64px 0}
}