:root {
      --bg: #f8f5ef;
      --bg-soft: #f2ece1;
      --surface: #fffdf9;
      --surface-2: #f5efe5;
      --surface-3: #ece4d6;
      --text: #172019;
      --muted: #5d6b62;
      --line: #ddd2c1;
      --accent: #1f3b2d;
      --accent-2: #b77435;
      --accent-3: #e8f0ea;
      --good: #2e6d50;
      --warn: #8a5a21;
      --shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(18, 29, 22, 0.08);
      --radius-xl: 32px;
      --radius-lg: 24px;
      --radius-md: 18px;
      --max: 1240px;
    }

    * { box-sizing: border-box; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      margin: 0;
      font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbf9f4 0%, #f6f1e7 100%);
      color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.65;
    }
    img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
    a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
    button, input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }
    .container { width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 2rem)); margin: 0 auto; }
    .muted { color: var(--muted); }
    .hidden { display: none !important; }

    h1, h2, h3, h4 {
      margin: 0 0 .72rem;
      line-height: 1.06;
      color: var(--text);
    }
    h1, h2, h3 {
      font-family: "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", Georgia, serif;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    }
    h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.6vw, 5.4rem); }
    h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3.15rem); }
    h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; }
    h4 { font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
    p { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--muted); }
    ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.12rem; color: var(--muted); }
    ol { color: var(--muted); }

    .eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .58rem;
      padding: .46rem .84rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
      border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1);
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: .88rem;
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .eyebrow::before {
      content: "";
      width: .56rem;
      height: .56rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: var(--accent-2);
    }

    .btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; }
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: .55rem;
      padding: 1rem 1.28rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-weight: 700;
      transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease;
    }
    .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: white; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
    .btn-secondary { background: rgba(255,255,255,.84); color: var(--accent); border-color: rgba(31,59,45,.12); }
    .btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--accent); border-color: rgba(31,59,45,.12); }
.header-finder-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:.7rem 1rem;border-radius:999px;color:var(--accent);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;}
.header-finder-link:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
.filter-card.is-filtered-out,.finder-card[aria-hidden="true"]{display:none !important;}

    header {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 80;
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      background: rgba(250,247,241,.84);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
    }
    .nav {
      min-height: 66px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: .85rem;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }
    .nav > nav {
      flex: 1 1 auto;
      min-width: 0;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .brand {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .62rem;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: 800;
      cursor: pointer;
      flex: 0 1 auto;
      min-width: 0;
      max-width: 220px;
    }
    .brand-mark {
      min-width: 52px;
      height: 46px;
      width: auto;
      padding: 0 .7rem;
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #355742);
      color: white;
      font-family: Fraunces, serif;
      font-size: .78rem;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      font-family: Inter, sans-serif;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    nav ul {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: .85rem;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-link {
      font-size: .92rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #36453b;
      padding: .35rem .1rem;
      border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
      cursor: pointer;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-link.active { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent-2); }

    
    .section { padding: 4.75rem 0; }
    .section-tight { padding: 3rem 0; }
    .section-head {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: end;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
    }

    .grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; }
    .grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; }
    .grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
    .grid-auto { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }

    .card, .feature-card, .article-card, .hub-card, .sidebar-card, .newsletter-card, .resource-card, .template-card, .footer-card, .metric-card, .contact-card, .info-card {
      background: var(--surface);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      padding: 1.35rem;
    }

    .tag-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-top: .85rem; }
    .tag {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      padding: .36rem .68rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: var(--surface-2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: .8rem;
    }

    .hero {
      padding: 5.5rem 0 3.6rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 40px auto auto 55%;
      width: 400px;
      height: 400px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(31,59,45,.08), transparent 65%);
      filter: blur(8px);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
      gap: 2rem;
      align-items: stretch;
    }
    .hero-copy p.lead {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      max-width: 64ch;
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }
    .hero-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
    .stat {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
      border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
      border-radius: 22px;
      padding: 1rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .stat strong { display:block; color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.42rem; margin-bottom: .24rem; }

    .hero-panel {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,59,45,.98), rgba(41,70,54,.98));
      color: white;
      border-radius: 34px;
      padding: 1.55rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-panel::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      right: -70px;
      bottom: -70px;
      width: 240px;
      height: 240px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      filter: blur(6px);
    }
    .panel-search, .panel-topic-list { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .panel-search {
      background: white;
      color: var(--text);
      border-radius: 22px;
      padding: 1rem;
    }
    .panel-search input {
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: .72rem;
      padding: 1rem;
      border-radius: 14px;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: white;
      color: var(--text);
    }
    .panel-topic {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1rem;
      padding: .98rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 18px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      margin-bottom: .8rem;
    }
    .panel-topic:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .panel-topic small { display: block; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

    .article-card {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: .85rem;
      min-height: 100%;
    }
    .article-meta {
      display: flex;
      gap: .7rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      color: #728178;
      font-size: .88rem;
    }
    .cta-inline { margin-top: auto; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; }

    .layout-showcase {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 330px;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      align-items: start;
    }
    .mock-window {
      background: var(--surface);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 32px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .window-bar {
      padding: .95rem 1.1rem;
      background: #f0ebdf;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: .75rem;
    }
    .dots { display: flex; gap: .35rem; }
    .dot { width: .7rem; height: .7rem; border-radius: 999px; background: #d8c9b2; }
    .window-body { padding: 1.2rem; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
    .search-bar {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: .8rem;
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: .98rem 1rem;
      color: #7d887f;
    }
    .featured-strip {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
      gap: 1rem;
    }
    .featured-hero {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #294734, #1f3b2d);
      color: white;
      border-radius: 28px;
      padding: 1.4rem;
      min-height: 270px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: end;
    }
    .sidebar-stack { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
    .mini-card {
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 22px;
      padding: 1rem;
    }
    .article-list { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
    .article-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.08fr .92fr;
      gap: 1rem;
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 1rem;
    }
    .thumb {
      min-height: 180px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dae7de, #f2eadf 55%, #efe0cd);
    }

    .spotlight {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,59,45,.05), rgba(31,59,45,0));
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
    }
    .checklist { display: grid; gap: .95rem; }
    .check-item { display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: start; }
    .check-num {
      width: 1.62rem;
      height: 1.62rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: var(--accent-3);
      color: var(--accent);
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      font-weight: 800;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: .05rem;
    }

    .hub-hero {
      padding: 3.2rem 0 1.8rem;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31,59,45,.05), rgba(31,59,45,0));
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
    }
    .hub-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.08fr .92fr; gap: 1.2rem; align-items: start; }
    .hub-card h3 { margin-bottom: .35rem; }
    .subnav {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: .7rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .subnav a {
      padding: .55rem .8rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: .9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .archive-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .archive-list { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
    .archive-item {
      background: var(--surface);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 28px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      overflow: hidden;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
      gap: 0;
    }
    .archive-item .thumb { min-height: 100%; border-radius: 0; border: 0; }
    .archive-copy { padding: 1.2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .archive-copy p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }

    .sidebar-sticky {
      position: sticky;
      top: 102px;
      display: grid;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .resource-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
    .resource-card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

    .article-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr 300px; gap: 1.2rem; align-items: start; }
    .toc {
      position: sticky;
      top: 100px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 1rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .toc ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .56rem; }
    .toc li { font-size: .94rem; }
    .toc a { color: var(--muted); }
    .toc a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

    .article-shell {
      background: var(--surface);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 30px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .article-shell-header {
      padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(240,233,220,.8), rgba(255,255,255,0));
    }
    .article-shell-body { padding: 1.5rem; display: grid; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .article-shell-body h3 { margin-bottom: .55rem; }
    .article-shell-body ul li,
    .article-shell-body ol li { margin-bottom: .45rem; }
    .article-shell-body a {
      color: var(--accent);
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-underline-offset: 3px;
    }
    .article-shell-body hr {
      border: 0;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
      margin: .15rem 0;
    }
    .callout {
      background: var(--surface-2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
      border-radius: 22px;
      padding: 1rem;
    }
    .callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .faq-item { padding: 1rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .faq-item:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
    .article-table {
      width: 100%;
      border-collapse: collapse;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 18px;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: white;
    }
    .article-table th,
    .article-table td {
      padding: .95rem;
      text-align: left;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      vertical-align: top;
      color: var(--muted);
    }
    .article-table th {
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: .95rem;
      background: #fbf7ef;
    }
    .article-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
    .article-list-grid {
      display: grid;
      gap: .7rem;
      padding-left: 0;
      list-style: none;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .article-list-grid li {
      padding: .9rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 18px;
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      color: var(--muted);
    }
    .quote-line {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-family: "Iowan Old Style", "Palatino Linotype", Georgia, serif;
      color: var(--accent);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .right-rail { display: grid; gap: 1rem; position: sticky; top: 100px; }
    .newsletter-box {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffdfa, #f8f3e8);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 1.15rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .newsletter-box input {
      width: 100%;
      padding: .95rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 14px;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: white;
      margin: .8rem 0;
    }

    .author-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .contact-form { display: grid; gap: .9rem; }
    .contact-form input, .contact-form textarea, .contact-form select {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 1rem;
      border-radius: 14px;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: white;
      color: var(--text);
    }
    .contact-form textarea { min-height: 150px; resize: vertical; }

    .metric-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
    .metric-card strong { display: block; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: .3rem; }

    .footer {
      padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
      background: transparent;
    }
    .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .9fr .9fr; gap: 1.1rem; }
    .footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .55rem; }
    .footer small { color: #6e7b73; }

    @media (max-width: 1180px) {
      .hero-grid,
      .layout-showcase,
      .hub-grid,
      .footer-grid,
      .author-grid,
      .contact-grid,
      .metric-grid,
      .grid-4,
      .resource-grid,
      .archive-grid,
      .article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .right-rail, .sidebar-sticky, .toc { position: static; }
      .archive-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 980px) {
      .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
      .featured-strip, .article-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      nav ul { display: none; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 760px) {
      .grid-2, .grid-3, .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .section-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: start; }
      .btn-row { width: 100%; }
      .btn { width: 100%; }
    }
  
    .site-main { min-height: 60vh; }
    .breadcrumb-wrap { padding-top: 1rem; }
    .breadcrumb {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: .45rem;
      align-items: center;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: .94rem;
    }
    .breadcrumb a { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; }
    .breadcrumb span.sep { opacity: .55; }
    .site-note {
      font-size: .92rem;
      color: var(--muted);
    }
    .form-note {
      margin-top: .65rem;
      font-size: .9rem;
      color: var(--muted);
    }


.hero-card-list { display:grid; gap:1rem; }
.quick-links { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.65rem; margin-top:1rem; }
.quick-links a {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; padding:.48rem .8rem; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1); background:rgba(255,255,255,.82); color:var(--accent); font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem;
}
.archive-copy p:last-child, .hub-card p:last-child, .resource-card p:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.note-card { background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); border-radius:22px; padding:1rem; }
.inline-cta { display:inline-flex; margin-top:.55rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent); }


    .notice-strip {
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
      padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
      border-radius: 22px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
      color: var(--muted);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .nation-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem; }
    .nation-card {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffdf9, #f7f1e7);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: 1.35rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      display:grid;
      gap:.7rem;
    }
    .nation-card .tag { width: fit-content; }
    .key-points { display:grid; gap:.75rem; margin-top:1rem; }
    .key-point {
      background: white;
      border:1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius:18px;
      padding:.95rem 1rem;
    }
    .jump-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem; }
    .stack { display:grid; gap:1rem; }
    .mini-cta {
      border-radius: 24px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f1e7, #fffdf9);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      padding: 1.15rem;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .meta-strip {
      display:flex;
      flex-wrap:wrap;
      gap:.7rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size:.92rem;
    }
    .meta-strip span {
      padding:.4rem .7rem;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
      border:1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius:999px;
    }
    .policy-list, .article-checklist {
      display:grid;
      gap:.8rem;
      padding-left:0;
      list-style:none;
      margin:0;
    }
    .policy-list li, .article-checklist li {
      background:white;
      border:1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius:18px;
      padding:.95rem 1rem;
      color: var(--muted);
    }
    .small-form {
      display:grid;
      gap:.8rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .small-form input, .small-form select, .small-form textarea {
      width:100%;
      padding: .95rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 14px;
      border:1px solid var(--line);
      background:white;
      color:var(--text);
    }
    .small-form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
    .author-note {
      display:flex;
      flex-wrap:wrap;
      gap:1rem;
      align-items:center;
      margin-top:1rem;
      color:var(--muted);
      font-size:.93rem;
    }
    .author-note strong { color: var(--accent); }
    .home-search {
      display:flex;
      gap:.8rem;
      flex-wrap:wrap;
      margin-top:1.25rem;
    }
    .home-search a {
      padding:.7rem .95rem;
      border-radius:999px;
      background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
      border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1);
      font-weight:600;
      color:var(--accent);
    }
    .article-shell-body h4 { margin: 0 0 .35rem; color: var(--accent); }
    .list-columns { columns: 2; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .list-columns li { break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom:.55rem; }
    .footer-legal {
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
      display:flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: .92rem;
    }
    @media (max-width: 1180px) {
      .nation-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
      .jump-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 760px) {
      .nation-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .list-columns { columns: 1; }
    }


/* editorial refresh */
.hero-grid.visual-refresh { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; align-items: center; }
.hero-visual-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 34px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.hero-visual { border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); background: var(--surface-2); }
.hero-visual img, .cover-figure img, .card-media img, .hub-media img { width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
.hero-visual figcaption, .cover-figure figcaption { padding:.85rem 1rem 0; color:var(--muted); font-size:.95rem; }
.hero-paths { display:grid; gap:.8rem; }
.hero-path-card { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem; align-items:flex-start; padding:1rem 1.1rem; border-radius:20px; background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); }
.hero-path-card strong { display:block; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:.2rem; }
.hero-path-card span { color:var(--muted); font-size:.95rem; }
.hero-path-card a { white-space:nowrap; color:var(--accent); font-weight:700; }
.section-intro-card { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap:1rem; align-items:stretch; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-xl); box-shadow:var(--shadow); padding:1rem; }
.cover-figure { margin:1.25rem 0 1.6rem; border-radius:30px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.cover-figure--tight { margin:0; }
.methodology-box, .reader-fit-box { background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); border-radius:22px; padding:1rem 1.05rem; margin:1rem 0 1.25rem; }
.methodology-box strong, .reader-fit-box strong { color:var(--accent); display:block; margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.article-attribution { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.8rem; margin-top:1rem; color:var(--muted); font-size:.94rem; }
.article-attribution span { background:rgba(255,255,255,.68); border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); border-radius:999px; padding:.45rem .78rem; }
.card-media { margin:-1.35rem -1.35rem 1rem; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0; }
.card-media img { aspect-ratio:16 / 9; object-fit:cover; }
.hub-media { border-radius:28px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.hub-grid.editorial-hub { align-items:center; }
.hub-grid.editorial-hub > aside { background:transparent; border:none; box-shadow:none; padding:0; }
.related-reads { margin-top:2rem; }
.related-reads h3 { margin-bottom:.9rem; }
.related-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem; }
.related-card { background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); border-radius:24px; padding:1rem; display:block; }
.related-card strong { display:block; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:.3rem; }
.quick-facts { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem; margin-top:1rem; }
.quick-facts .fact { background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); border-radius:20px; padding:1rem; }
.quick-facts strong { display:block; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:.2rem; }
.author-panel { background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:26px; padding:1rem 1.1rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.author-panel h3 { margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.small-muted { color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; }
.feature-card .card-media, .article-card .card-media, .hub-card .card-media, .nation-card .card-media { margin-bottom:.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .section-intro-card, .hero-grid.visual-refresh, .related-grid, .quick-facts { grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .hero-visual-card { padding:.8rem; } .hero-path-card { flex-direction:column; } .card-media { margin:-1.35rem -1.35rem .9rem; } }


/* final publish polish */
.footer-grid-final { grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .9fr .95fr .95fr; }
@media (max-width: 1180px) { .footer-grid-final { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .footer-grid-final { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.hero-stats .stat strong { display:block; margin-bottom:.2rem; }
.mini-cta.reader-next-step { margin-top: 1.35rem; }
.card h2 { margin-top: .2rem; }
.card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }


/* monetisation-ready editorial pages */
.buying-note {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff8ef, #fffdf9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(183,116,53,.22);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1rem 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.buying-note strong { color: var(--accent); display:block; margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.pick-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.pick-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1rem 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.pick-kicker {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.45rem;
  padding:.35rem .65rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: var(--accent-3);
  border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size:.82rem;
  font-weight:800;
  margin-bottom:.55rem;
}
.pick-card h4 { margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.pros-cons {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap:.8rem;
  margin-top:.9rem;
}
.pros-cons > div {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:.8rem .9rem;
}
.pros-cons strong { display:block; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:.3rem; }
.pros-cons ul { padding-left:1rem; margin:0; }
.pros-cons li { line-height: 1.55; }
.pick-card p, .decision-card span, .scenario-item, .note-card p { line-height: 1.65; }
.decision-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap:1rem;
}
.decision-card {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:1rem;
}
.decision-card strong { display:block; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:.25rem; }
.comparison-intro { margin-bottom:.85rem; }
.faq-stack {
  display:grid;
  gap:.9rem;
}
.inline-links {
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:.7rem;
}
.inline-links a {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:.52rem .78rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--accent);
  font-weight:700;
}
.money-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4ede1, #fffdf9);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:1.1rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.money-cta p:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.scenario-grid {
  display:grid;
  gap:.8rem;
}
.scenario-item {
  background:white;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:.9rem 1rem;
}
.scenario-item strong { color:var(--accent); }
.tiny-label {
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  font-size:.72rem;
  color:#6f7b72;
  font-weight:800;
}
.note-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap:1rem;
}
.note-grid .note-card { height:100%; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .pick-grid, .decision-grid, .pros-cons, .note-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

    .brand-logo {
      min-width: 52px;
      height: 46px;
      width: auto;
      padding: 0 .7rem;
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: block;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      flex: 0 0 auto;
    }


.tool-panel{background:#f5f2ea;border:1px solid #d8d0c2;border-radius:22px;padding:1.2rem 1.2rem 1rem;margin:1rem 0 0;}
.score-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem;}
.score-grid label{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.45rem;font-weight:600;color:#1f3b2d;}
.score-grid select,.tool-panel input[type="text"],.tool-panel input[type="number"]{border:1px solid #cfc7b8;border-radius:12px;padding:.7rem .8rem;background:#fff;color:#183225;font:inherit;}
.tool-output{margin-top:1rem;padding:1rem 1.05rem;border-radius:18px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d8d0c2;}
.quiz-question{padding:1rem 0;border-top:1px solid #ddd5c8;}
.quiz-question:first-child{border-top:0;padding-top:0;}
.quiz-question label{display:block;margin:.45rem 0 0;color:#2d4337;font-weight:500;}
.quiz-question input{margin-right:.5rem;}
@media (max-width: 900px){.score-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}


    .form-privacy {
      font-size: .92rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin: .2rem 0 .35rem;
    }
    .form-privacy a { text-decoration: underline; }
    .checkbox-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
      gap: .68rem;
      align-items: start;
      margin: .15rem 0 .9rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: .96rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .checkbox-row input {
      width: 1rem;
      height: 1rem;
      margin-top: .22rem;
      accent-color: var(--accent);
    }
    .policy-table th, .policy-table td {
      vertical-align: top;
    }
    .table-wrap {
      overflow-x: auto;
    }


/* final ux pass */
.site-progress{position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:120;height:4px;background:rgba(31,59,45,.08);pointer-events:none}.site-progress span{display:block;width:0;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent-2),var(--accent));box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(183,116,53,.35)}
.article-utility-bar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.65rem;margin:.95rem 0 0}.utility-btn,.filter-pill,.save-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.45rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.84);color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;cursor:pointer}.reading-chip{white-space:nowrap}.toc a.is-active,.mobile-toc a.is-active{color:var(--accent);font-weight:700}.mobile-toc{display:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:24px;padding:0 1rem 1rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow);margin-bottom:1rem}.mobile-toc summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;font-weight:800;color:var(--accent);padding:1rem 0}.mobile-toc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mobile-toc ul{list-style:none;padding:0;display:grid;gap:.55rem}
.back-to-top{position:fixed;right:1rem;bottom:1rem;z-index:90;border:0;border-radius:999px;padding:.9rem 1rem;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .2s ease,transform .2s ease}.back-to-top.is-visible{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateY(0)}
.quick-start-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem}.path-card,.scenario-card,.tool-tease,.filter-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffdf9,#f7f1e7);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:26px;padding:1.15rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:grid;gap:.75rem}.path-card .step,.scenario-card .step,.start-step .step{display:inline-flex;width:2rem;height:2rem;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:999px;background:var(--accent-3);color:var(--accent);font-weight:800}.path-links,.scenario-links{display:grid;gap:.55rem}.path-links a,.scenario-links a,.filter-card a,.tool-tease a,.start-step a{color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}.section-soft{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.45),rgba(255,255,255,0))}.start-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:1.2rem;align-items:start}.start-sticky{position:sticky;top:100px}.start-list{display:grid;gap:1rem}.start-step{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:26px;padding:1.2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.scenario-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem}.finder-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;align-items:end;margin-bottom:1rem}.filter-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem;margin:1rem 0 1.2rem}.filter-pill.is-active{background:var(--accent);color:#fff;border-color:transparent}.filter-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem}.filter-card .tag-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.45rem}.hero-save-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.8rem;margin-top:1rem}.save-btn.is-saved{background:var(--accent-3)}.jump-note{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
@media (max-width:1180px){.quick-start-grid,.filter-grid,.start-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.mobile-toc{display:block}.toc{display:none}.start-sticky{position:static}}
@media (max-width:980px){.quick-start-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}.scenario-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (max-width:760px){.quick-start-grid,.filter-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.finder-head{flex-direction:column;align-items:start}}


/* mobile-first navigation and comfort pass */
.mobile-menu-toggle,
.mobile-nav-overlay,
.mobile-nav-drawer,
.mobile-dock { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .container { width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 1.25rem)); }
  body.has-mobile-dock { padding-bottom: 5.5rem; }
  header { backdrop-filter: blur(18px); }
  .nav {
    min-height: 58px;
    gap: .65rem;
  }
  .brand { gap: .42rem; min-width: 0; max-width: 165px; }
  .brand span {
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.02;
    max-width: 7.5rem;
  }
  .brand-logo { min-width: 30px; height: 26px; }
  header .nav > .btn.btn-secondary { display: none; }
  .header-finder-link { display: none; }
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    padding: .72rem .9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.12);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    cursor: pointer;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggle .menu-lines {
    width: 1rem;
    height: .72rem;
    display: inline-grid;
    align-content: space-between;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggle .menu-lines span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: currentColor;
  }
  .mobile-nav-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(16,22,18,.46);
    z-index: 140;
  }
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0 0 0 auto;
    width: min(26rem, calc(100% - 1.2rem));
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffdf8, #f5efe4);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
    box-shadow: -18px 0 40px rgba(18,29,22,.16);
    z-index: 150;
    padding: 1rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .mobile-nav-drawer.is-open,
  .mobile-nav-overlay.is-open,
  .mobile-dock { display: block; }
  body.drawer-open { overflow: hidden; }
  .mobile-drawer-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .mobile-drawer-head .brand { cursor: default; }
  .mobile-drawer-close {
    width: 2.6rem;
    height: 2.6rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.12);
    background: white;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .mobile-drawer-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .mobile-nav-list,
  .mobile-drawer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: .6rem;
  }
  .mobile-nav-list a,
  .mobile-drawer-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: .95rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--surface-2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .mobile-nav-list a::after,
  .mobile-drawer-links a::after { content: '→'; opacity: .55; }
  .mobile-nav-list a.is-current { background: var(--accent); color: white; border-color: transparent; }
  .mobile-drawer-actions {
    display: grid;
    gap: .7rem;
    margin-top: .9rem;
  }
  .mobile-drawer-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .mobile-dock {
    position: fixed;
    left: .65rem;
    right: .65rem;
    bottom: .65rem;
    z-index: 110;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1);
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(18,29,22,.16);
    padding: .45rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  }
  .mobile-dock nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
    gap: .35rem;
  }
  .mobile-dock a {
    display: grid;
    gap: .15rem;
    place-items: center;
    min-height: 3.4rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    color: #526057;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    padding: .25rem;
  }
  .mobile-dock a strong {
    font-size: .98rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--accent);
  }
  .mobile-dock a.is-current,
  .mobile-dock a:hover {
    background: var(--accent-3);
    color: var(--accent);
  }
  .mobile-dock a.is-current strong { color: var(--accent); }
  .back-to-top { bottom: 6rem; }

  .hero {
    padding: 4.25rem 0 2.35rem;
  }
  .hero::after { display: none; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 10vw, 3.6rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.6rem); }
  p { font-size: 1rem; }
  .section { padding: 3.6rem 0; }
  .section-tight { padding: 2.35rem 0; }
  .hero-copy p.lead { font-size: 1.03rem; }
  .meta-strip,
  .home-search,
  .quick-links,
  .subnav,
  .filter-pills {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding-bottom: .25rem;
    margin-right: -.1rem;
  }
  .meta-strip::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .home-search::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .quick-links::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .subnav::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .filter-pills::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .meta-strip span,
  .home-search a,
  .quick-links a,
  .subnav a,
  .filter-pill {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero-stats { gap: .75rem; }
  .stat,
  .path-card,
  .scenario-card,
  .feature-card,
  .article-card,
  .hub-card,
  .resource-card,
  .newsletter-card,
  .footer-card,
  .metric-card,
  .contact-card,
  .info-card,
  .card,
  .mobile-drawer-card,
  .article-shell,
  .mini-cta,
  .callout,
  .buying-note,
  .money-cta,
  .decision-card,
  .pick-card,
  .scenario-item,
  .note-card,
  .filter-card,
  .start-step,
  .tool-panel,
  .toc,
  .mobile-toc {
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
  .card,
  .feature-card,
  .article-card,
  .hub-card,
  .sidebar-card,
  .newsletter-card,
  .resource-card,
  .template-card,
  .footer-card,
  .metric-card,
  .contact-card,
  .info-card,
  .path-card,
  .scenario-card,
  .filter-card,
  .start-step,
  .tool-panel,
  .decision-card,
  .pick-card,
  .scenario-item,
  .note-card,
  .buying-note,
  .money-cta,
  .callout,
  .mini-cta,
  .newsletter-box,
  .author-panel,
  .mobile-drawer-card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .article-shell-header { padding: 1.1rem 1rem .85rem; }
  .article-shell-body { padding: 1.05rem 1rem; gap: 1rem; }
  .article-attribution { gap: .55rem; }
  .article-attribution span,
  .meta-strip span { font-size: .88rem; }
  .article-utility-bar {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: .2rem;
    margin-right: -.15rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .article-utility-bar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .utility-btn,
  .save-btn { flex: 0 0 auto; white-space: nowrap; }
  .mobile-toc { display: block; }
  .mobile-toc summary { padding: .95rem 0; }
  .article-table th,
  .article-table td {
    padding: .85rem .8rem;
    font-size: .94rem;
  }
  .table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 0 -.2rem;
    padding: 0 .2rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .related-grid,
  .quick-facts,
  .resource-grid,
  .metric-grid,
  .author-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .grid-4,
  .grid-3,
  .grid-2,
  .archive-grid,
  .hub-grid,
  .section-intro-card,
  .jump-grid,
  .archive-item,
  .featured-strip,
  .article-row,
  .footer-grid-final,
  .hero-grid.visual-refresh {
    gap: .95rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .container { width: calc(100% - 1rem); }
  .nav { min-height: 60px; }
    .hero { padding: 3.8rem 0 2rem; }
  .hero-stats .stat strong { font-size: 1.22rem; }
  .eyebrow { font-size: .8rem; padding: .42rem .72rem; }
  .btn-row { gap: .7rem; }
  .btn { padding: .95rem 1rem; }
  .card-media { margin: -1rem -1rem .85rem; border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0; }
  .cover-figure { margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem; border-radius: 24px; }
  .cover-figure figcaption,
  .hero-visual figcaption { font-size: .9rem; }
  .article-shell-body h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; }
  .quote-line { font-size: 1.08rem; }
  .path-card .step,
  .scenario-card .step,
  .start-step .step { width: 1.85rem; height: 1.85rem; }
  .mobile-dock a { font-size: .72rem; min-height: 3.2rem; }
  .mobile-dock a strong { font-size: .92rem; }
}


/* brand refresh: cleaner wordmark + route-and-horizon mark */
:root {
  --brand-ink:#183326;
  --brand-moss:#2f5a45;
  --brand-copper:#b77335;
  --brand-copper-soft:#dca35a;
}
.brand {
  gap: .62rem;
}
.brand-logo {
  min-width: 30px;
  height: 26px;
  width: auto;
  padding: .06rem .12rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(31,59,45,.10);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.92), rgba(245,239,228,.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
}

header .brand-logo {
  min-width: 39px;
  height: 33px;
  padding: .06rem .11rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

footer .brand-logo,
.footer .brand-logo {
  min-width: 20px;
  height: 19px;
  padding: .03rem .07rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.brand-wordmark {
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-width:0;
  line-height:1;
}
.brand-kicker {
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  font-size:.44rem;
  font-weight:800;
  color:#6b766f;
  margin-bottom:.12rem;
}
.brand-main {
  font-family: Fraunces, Georgia, serif;
  font-size:1rem;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--brand-ink);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
header .brand-kicker,
footer .brand-kicker,
.footer .brand-kicker {
  font-size: .53rem;
}
header .brand-main,
footer .brand-main,
.footer .brand-main {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.brand-main em {
  font-style:normal;
  color:var(--brand-copper);
}
.mobile-nav-drawer .brand-main,
.mobile-drawer-head .brand-main,
.footer-card .brand-main {
  font-size:1.02rem;
}
.hero .eyebrow { letter-spacing: .18em; }
.hero .meta-strip span { background: rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
header .brand:hover .brand-main em,
.footer .brand:hover .brand-main em { color: var(--brand-moss); }
.brand-badge-preview {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.8rem; padding:1rem 1.05rem; border-radius:22px; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffdf9,#f4ede1); border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.brand-badge-preview img { width:72px; height:72px; border-radius:20px; }
.brand-note { color: var(--muted); margin:0; }
@media (max-width:1180px){
  .brand { max-width: 200px; }
  .brand-main { font-size:.94rem; }
  .nav-link { font-size:.89rem; }
  nav ul { gap: .72rem; }
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .brand-kicker { font-size:.42rem; }
  .brand-main { font-size:.88rem; white-space:normal; }
  .brand-logo { min-width:28px; height:24px; padding:.05rem .1rem; }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .brand { gap:.36rem; max-width: 170px; }
  .brand-main { font-size:.84rem; max-width:7.4rem; }
}


/* premium editorial + decision utility refinement */
.article-summary-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem;margin-top:.2rem}
.summary-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffefb,#f5efe4);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);border-radius:22px;padding:1rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.summary-card strong{display:block;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.35rem}
.summary-card p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.trust-note-inline{margin:.85rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;max-width:68ch}
.article-endcap{display:grid;gap:1rem}
.updates-card,.picks-card{display:grid;gap:1rem}
.update-list,.pick-stack{display:grid;gap:.8rem}
.update-item{display:grid;gap:.28rem;padding:1rem 1rem 1.05rem;border-radius:22px;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffefb,#f6f0e6);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.update-item strong{color:var(--accent)}
.update-item small{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.5}
.update-badge{display:inline-flex;width:max-content;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;padding:.28rem .58rem;border-radius:999px;background:var(--accent-3);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);color:var(--accent);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800}
.feature-columns>.card{height:100%}
.reader-fit-grid .feature-card{display:grid;gap:.75rem}
.shortlist-tool{display:grid;gap:1rem}
.tool-controls{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.8rem;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between}
.tool-note{flex:1 1 18rem;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffefb,#f5efe4);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);border-radius:22px;padding:1rem}
.tool-note p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.tool-criteria-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem}
.criteria-card{background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);border-radius:22px;padding:1rem}
.criteria-card strong{display:block;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.35rem}
.shortlist-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem}
.shortlist-place{display:grid;gap:.9rem}
.place-head{display:flex;gap:.8rem;align-items:center}
.place-head input{flex:1 1 auto;padding:.9rem 1rem;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.score-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.8rem}
.score-row label,.place-notes{display:grid;gap:.35rem}
.score-row span,.place-notes span{font-weight:700;color:var(--accent);font-size:.92rem}
.score-row select,.place-notes textarea{padding:.82rem .9rem;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.place-verdict{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;align-items:center;padding:.8rem .95rem;border-radius:18px;background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08)}
.place-verdict strong{color:var(--accent)}
.shortlist-summary{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffefb,#f6f1e7)}
.compare-callout{background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);border-radius:22px;padding:1rem}
@media (max-width: 1180px){.article-summary-grid,.tool-criteria-grid,.shortlist-grid,.feature-columns{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (max-width: 760px){.place-head{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}.score-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-summary-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.update-item,.summary-card{border-radius:20px}}


/* Accessibility and mobile polish */
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:1rem;top:-3rem;z-index:4000;background:#163126;color:#fff;padding:.75rem 1rem;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18);transition:top .18s ease;}
.skip-link:focus{top:1rem;}
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(183,126,69,.95);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:10px;}
.mobile-dock{padding-bottom:calc(.55rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));}
.back-to-top{bottom:calc(5.5rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html:focus-within{scroll-behavior:auto;}
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:.01ms !important;scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
}


.sr-only{position:absolute!important;width:1px!important;height:1px!important;padding:0!important;margin:-1px!important;overflow:hidden!important;clip:rect(0,0,0,0)!important;white-space:nowrap!important;border:0!important;}
.article-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);padding:0 0 .55rem;}
.tool-output[role="status"]:focus,#shortlist-summary-body:focus{outline:3px solid rgba(183,126,69,.95);outline-offset:6px;border-radius:16px;}
.quiz-question,.score-grid label,.score-row label{scroll-margin-top:7rem;}
.article-table-wrap,.table-wrap{overflow:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}
.brand-logo{height:auto;}


/* final master polish */
header { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(23, 32, 25, 0.04); }
.nav { min-height: 70px; gap: 1rem; }
.nav > nav { min-width: 0; }
.brand { max-width: 264px; gap: .66rem; }
header .brand-logo {
  min-width: 48px;
  height: 41px;
  padding: .08rem .14rem;
  border-radius: 13px;
}
footer .brand-logo,
.footer .brand-logo {
  min-width: 26px;
  height: 23px;
  padding: .04rem .08rem;
  border-radius: 9px;
}
header .brand-kicker,
footer .brand-kicker,
.footer .brand-kicker {
  font-size: .57rem;
}
header .brand-main,
footer .brand-main,
.footer .brand-main {
  font-size: 1.34rem;
}
nav ul { gap: .78rem; }
.nav-link { font-size: .91rem; }
.article-shell-body > p,
.article-shell-body > ul,
.article-shell-body > ol { max-width: 70ch; }
.article-shell-body > p { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.article-shell-body li { margin-bottom: .38rem; }
.related-card span { color: #56645b; }
.related-card strong { line-height: 1.2; }
.related-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(23,32,25,.09); }
.filter-status {
  margin: .85rem 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .94rem;
}
.filter-pill[aria-pressed="true"],
.filter-pill.is-active { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(31,59,45,.12); }
.site-main { overflow: clip; }
footer .brand,
.footer .brand { max-width: none; }
summary { list-style: none; }
summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
table caption {
  caption-side: top;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-bottom: .5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .brand { max-width: 232px; }
  header .brand-logo { min-width: 44px; height: 38px; }
  header .brand-main { font-size: 1.24rem; }
  nav ul { gap: .68rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  header .brand-main { font-size: 1.08rem; }
  header .brand-logo { min-width: 38px; height: 33px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav { min-height: 60px; }
  .brand { max-width: 188px; gap: .46rem; }
  header .brand-logo { min-width: 34px; height: 29px; padding: .05rem .1rem; }
  header .brand-kicker { font-size: .44rem; }
  header .brand-main { font-size: .98rem; max-width: 8.4rem; }
  footer .brand-main, .footer .brand-main { font-size: 1.14rem; }
  .article-shell-body > p { font-size: 1rem; }
}


/* business and brand refinements */
.planner-ribbon{margin-top:1rem;padding:1rem 1.1rem;border-radius:24px;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1);background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fdf9f1,#eef4ee);display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(23,32,25,.06)}
.planner-ribbon strong{display:block;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.28rem}
.planner-ribbon p{margin:0;max-width:42rem}
.planner-ribbon .btn{flex-shrink:0}
.planner-grid,.value-grid,.service-paths,.kit-contents,.partnership-grid,.trust-grid,.move-loop{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem}
.planner-card,.value-card,.service-path-card,.kit-card,.partnership-card,.trust-card,.loop-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.09);border-radius:24px;padding:1.15rem;box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(23,32,25,.05)}
.loop-card .step,.service-path-card .step,.value-card .step{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:2rem;height:2rem;border-radius:999px;background:var(--accent-3);color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:.65rem}
.field-note,.decision-snapshot,.fit-panel,.money-panel,.brand-quote,.reader-route,.partner-band,.service-band{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffdf8,#f3ede2);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1);border-radius:26px;padding:1.15rem 1.2rem;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(23,32,25,.05)}
.field-note strong,.decision-snapshot strong,.fit-panel strong,.money-panel strong,.brand-quote strong,.reader-route strong,.partner-band strong,.service-band strong{display:block;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.4rem}
.field-note p:last-child,.decision-snapshot p:last-child,.fit-panel p:last-child,.money-panel p:last-child,.brand-quote p:last-child,.reader-route p:last-child,.partner-band p:last-child,.service-band p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.decision-grid,.fit-grid,.money-grid,.kit-check-grid,.contact-reasons,.insurance-fit-grid,.broadband-fit-grid,.removal-fit-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem}
.decision-card,.fit-card,.money-card,.mini-service-card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.09);border-radius:22px;padding:1rem}
.mini-tag{display:inline-block;padding:.28rem .58rem;border-radius:999px;background:var(--accent-3);color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.section-band{padding:1.2rem;border-radius:28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#faf5ea,#edf4ee);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08)}
.path-tight{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem;margin-top:.8rem}
.path-tight a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;padding:.68rem .9rem;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1);font-weight:700;color:var(--accent)}
.planner-form{display:grid;gap:.8rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);border-radius:26px;padding:1.1rem}
.planner-form input,.planner-form textarea,.planner-form select{width:100%;padding:.92rem 1rem;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.planner-form .form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.8rem}
.form-label{display:block;font-weight:600;color:#1f3b2d;margin:.1rem 0 .38rem}
.kit-card ul,.partnership-card ul,.trust-card ul,.mini-service-card ul{padding-left:1rem;margin-top:.4rem}
.kit-card li,.partnership-card li,.trust-card li,.mini-service-card li{margin-bottom:.3rem}
.calculator-shell{display:grid;gap:1rem}
.cost-section{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);border-radius:24px;padding:1rem}
.cost-section h3{margin-bottom:.35rem}
.cost-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.8rem;margin-top:.8rem}
.cost-grid label{display:grid;gap:.35rem}
.cost-grid input,.cost-grid textarea{padding:.82rem .9rem;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.cost-total-bar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.9rem}
.total-pill{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffefb,#f3eee4);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1);border-radius:22px;padding:1rem}
.total-pill strong{display:block;color:var(--accent);font-size:1.45rem;margin-top:.25rem}
.export-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem}
.export-row .btn{padding:.82rem 1rem}
.score-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.8rem}
.score-actions .utility-btn{padding:.82rem 1rem;border-radius:999px}
.brand-quote{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.brand-quote::after,.planner-ribbon::after{content:'';position:absolute;right:-2rem;top:-2rem;width:10rem;height:10rem;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(183,116,53,.12), transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.editorial-edge{position:relative}
.editorial-edge::before{content:'field-tested';position:absolute;right:1rem;top:1rem;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(31,59,45,.55)}
.partner-band{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .9fr;gap:1rem;align-items:center}
.partner-band .btn-row{margin-top:.9rem}
.money-panel .path-tight,.service-band .path-tight{margin-top:1rem}
.decision-snapshot .decision-grid,.fit-panel .fit-grid,.money-panel .money-grid{margin-top:.8rem}
.service-path-card h3,.value-card h3,.planner-card h3,.loop-card h3{margin-bottom:.35rem}
.route-list{display:grid;gap:.8rem;margin-top:.9rem}
.route-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:.75rem;align-items:flex-start;padding:.9rem 0;border-top:1px dashed rgba(31,59,45,.14)}
.route-item:first-child{border-top:none;padding-top:0}
.route-dot{width:2.1rem;height:2.1rem;border-radius:999px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800}
@media (max-width: 1180px){.planner-grid,.value-grid,.service-paths,.kit-contents,.partnership-grid,.trust-grid,.move-loop,.decision-grid,.fit-grid,.money-grid,.kit-check-grid,.contact-reasons,.insurance-fit-grid,.broadband-fit-grid,.removal-fit-grid,.cost-total-bar,.partner-band{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width: 760px){.planner-ribbon{flex-direction:column}.planner-form .form-row,.planner-grid,.value-grid,.service-paths,.kit-contents,.partnership-grid,.trust-grid,.move-loop,.decision-grid,.fit-grid,.money-grid,.kit-check-grid,.contact-reasons,.insurance-fit-grid,.broadband-fit-grid,.removal-fit-grid,.cost-grid,.cost-total-bar,.partner-band{grid-template-columns:1fr}.field-note,.decision-snapshot,.fit-panel,.money-panel,.brand-quote,.reader-route,.partner-band,.service-band{padding:1rem}}


.card-is-clickable { cursor: pointer; }
.card-is-clickable:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(31,59,45,.28);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}
.card-is-clickable .cta-inline { position: relative; z-index: 1; }


/* planning-system upgrades */
.browser-note,.fit-profile-note,.tool-banner,.priority-card,.result-card,.insight-card,.tool-card-soft,.step-card-soft{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffefb,#f5efe4);border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);border-radius:22px;padding:1rem;box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(23,32,25,.04)}
.browser-note p:last-child,.fit-profile-note p:last-child,.priority-card p:last-child,.result-card p:last-child,.insight-card p:last-child,.tool-card-soft p:last-child,.step-card-soft p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.quiz-progress,.tool-toolbar,.preset-row,.quiz-actions,.tool-link-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.8rem;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.quiz-progress{margin-bottom:1rem;padding:.85rem 1rem;border-radius:18px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08)}
.quiz-progress strong{color:var(--accent)}
.quiz-question label{display:flex;gap:.65rem;align-items:flex-start;padding:.78rem .85rem;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);background:#fff;margin-top:.55rem;cursor:pointer}
.quiz-question label:hover,.red-flag-grid label:hover{border-color:rgba(31,59,45,.18)}
.quiz-question input{margin:.15rem 0 0 0;flex:0 0 auto}
.tool-helper{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted)}
.result-grid,.insight-grid,.tool-card-grid,.step-card-grid,.score-guide-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem}
.result-card strong,.insight-card strong,.priority-card strong{display:block;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.result-callout{margin-top:1rem}
.red-flag-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.8rem;margin-top:.85rem}
.red-flag-grid label{display:flex;gap:.65rem;align-items:flex-start;padding:.85rem;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);background:#fff}
.score-meta-grid,.priority-grid,.custom-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.8rem}
.score-meta-grid input,.score-meta-grid textarea,.priority-grid select,.custom-grid input,.custom-grid select,.tool-panel textarea,.tool-panel input[type="text"],.tool-panel input[type="number"]{border:1px solid #cfc7b8;border-radius:14px;padding:.8rem .9rem;background:#fff;color:#183225;font:inherit;width:100%}
.score-meta-grid label,.priority-grid label,.custom-grid label,.tool-panel .stack-label{display:grid;gap:.35rem;font-weight:600;color:#1f3b2d}
.score-grid.single-label label{padding:0;background:transparent;border:0}
.score-grid.single-label label span{display:block;margin-bottom:.25rem}
.score-guide-grid .summary-card{height:100%}
.weight-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:.8rem;align-items:center;padding:.55rem 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08)}
.weight-row:first-child{border-top:0;padding-top:0}
.weight-row span{font-weight:600;color:var(--accent)}
.scale-list{display:grid;gap:.6rem;padding:0;margin:0;list-style:none}
.scale-list li{padding:.75rem .85rem;border-radius:16px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08)}
.scale-list strong{display:block;color:var(--accent)}
.shortlist-grid input[type="text"]{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:.82rem .9rem;background:#fff;width:100%}
.shortlist-summary-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.summary-kicker{display:block;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.35rem}
.place-verdict{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:.8rem;padding:.8rem .9rem;border-radius:18px;background:#fbf8f1;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08)}
.place-verdict span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.preset-row .utility-btn,.tool-toolbar select{background:#fff}
.tool-toolbar select{padding:.78rem .95rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.12);font:inherit;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700}
.total-pill small.emphasis{color:var(--accent);font-weight:700}
.warning-list{margin:.55rem 0 0 1rem}
.warning-list li{margin:.35rem 0}
.comparison-list{margin:0;padding-left:1.1rem}
.comparison-list li{margin:.35rem 0}
#planner-dynamic-insights .money-card,#scorecardResult .result-card,#quizResult .result-card{height:100%}
@media (max-width: 980px){.result-grid,.insight-grid,.tool-card-grid,.step-card-grid,.score-guide-grid,.shortlist-summary-top,.red-flag-grid,.score-meta-grid,.priority-grid,.custom-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


.micro-finder-link{margin:.85rem 0 0; color:var(--muted);} 
.micro-finder-link a{font-weight:700;}
.finder-head{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:1.25rem; align-items:end; margin-bottom:1.15rem; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.article-finder-controls{display:grid; gap:1rem; margin:1rem 0 1.1rem;}
.article-search-field input{width:100%; padding:1rem 1.1rem; border-radius:16px; border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.15); background:#fff; font:inherit; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.article-search-field input:focus{outline:2px solid rgba(31,59,45,.15); outline-offset:2px; border-color:rgba(31,59,45,.35);} 
.finder-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1.1rem;}
.finder-card{background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.09); border-radius:20px; padding:1.15rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.finder-card h3{margin:.35rem 0 .45rem;}
.finder-card .tag-row{margin:.8rem 0 .95rem;}
.location-jump-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem;}
.jump-card{background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); border-radius:18px; padding:1rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.jump-card p{margin:.45rem 0 .9rem; color:var(--muted);} 
.jump-card .inline-cta{font-weight:700;}
.article-next-step{margin:1.35rem 0 1.1rem; padding:1rem 1.1rem; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(244,248,242,.95),#fff); border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1); border-radius:18px;}
.article-next-step .btn-row{margin-top:.8rem; display:flex; gap:.7rem; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.article-next-step p{margin:.45rem 0 0; max-width:62ch;}
@media (max-width:980px){.finder-grid,.location-jump-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}}
@media (max-width:680px){.finder-grid,.location-jump-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}


/* final mobile/article cleanup */
body { overflow-x: hidden; }
.article-layout, .article-shell, .article-shell-body, .article-shell-body > *, .section-head, .btn-row, .related-grid, .decision-grid, .finder-grid, .location-jump-grid, .filter-grid { min-width: 0; }
.table-wrap { max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.table-wrap .article-table { min-width: 640px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .container { width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 1rem)); }
  .table-wrap { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  .table-wrap .article-table { min-width: 620px; }
  .article-shell-header, .article-shell-body, .newsletter-box, .toc, .mobile-toc, .card, .feature-card, .article-card, .hub-card, .sidebar-card, .newsletter-card, .resource-card, .template-card, .footer-card, .metric-card, .contact-card, .info-card, .path-card, .scenario-card, .filter-card, .start-step, .tool-panel, .decision-card, .pick-card, .scenario-item, .note-card, .buying-note, .money-cta, .callout, .mini-cta, .author-panel, .mobile-drawer-card { overflow-wrap: break-word; }
  .btn, .btn-secondary, .btn-primary, .btn-ghost { max-width: 100%; }
  .article-table th, .article-table td { word-break: normal; }
}


/* added resource tools */
.tool-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem;margin-top:1rem}
.official-links-grid,.pack-grid,.checker-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem}
.pack-sheet{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffefb,#f4ede1);border:1px dashed rgba(31,59,45,.18);border-radius:24px;padding:1rem}
.pack-sheet h3{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.pack-checklist{display:grid;gap:.55rem;margin-top:.7rem}
.pack-checklist label{display:flex;gap:.6rem;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--text)}
.pack-checklist input[type="checkbox"]{margin-top:.25rem;accent-color:var(--accent)}
.textarea-tall{min-height:8rem}
.print-note{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width: 760px){.official-links-grid,.pack-grid,.checker-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media print{
  header, footer, .breadcrumb-wrap, .toc, .right-rail, .hero-save-row, .tool-actions .btn-secondary, .tool-actions .btn-ghost, .mobile-menu-toggle, .mobile-nav-overlay, .mobile-nav-drawer, .mobile-dock { display:none !important; }
  
[hidden]{display:none !important;}
body{background:#fff}
  .section{padding:1.25rem 0}
  .hub-hero{padding:0 0 .8rem}
  .tool-panel, .pack-sheet, .field-note, .summary-card, .browser-note, .result-card, .tool-card-soft, .step-card-soft{box-shadow:none !important;background:#fff !important}
  .pack-sheet{break-inside:avoid-page; page-break-inside:avoid;}
  .article-shell, .article-shell-header, .article-shell-body{border:none; box-shadow:none}
}

.hp-field{position:absolute !important;left:-9999px !important;top:auto !important;width:1px !important;height:1px !important;overflow:hidden !important;opacity:0 !important;pointer-events:none !important;}


.trust-band { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(243,239,231,.72), rgba(255,255,255,.95)); border-top: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08); }
.trust-band .section-title-tight { margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.trust-band .section-intro { max-width: 70ch; margin-bottom: 1.15rem; }
.policy-list { margin: .7rem 0 0; padding-left: 1rem; }
.policy-list li { margin-bottom: .38rem; }
.note-panel { background: rgba(255,255,255,.86); border:1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.1); border-radius:24px; padding:1.15rem; box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(23,32,25,.05); }
.note-panel h3 { margin-bottom: .45rem; }


/* launch cleanup: mobile fit + sitemap readability helpers */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .meta-strip,
  .home-search,
  .quick-links,
  .subnav,
  .filter-pills {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    overflow: visible;
    margin-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  .meta-strip span,
  .home-search a,
  .quick-links a,
  .subnav a,
  .filter-pill {
    white-space: normal;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .home-search a,
  .quick-links a,
  .subnav a,
  .filter-pill {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero .btn-row,
  .article-next-step .btn-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero .btn-row .btn,
  .article-next-step .btn-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .table-wrap {
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .article-table {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    display: block;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .article-table thead {
    display: none;
  }
  .article-table tbody,
  .article-table tr,
  .article-table td {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .article-table tr {
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .article-table td {
    padding: .8rem .95rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31,59,45,.08);
  }
  .article-table td:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
  }
  .article-table td::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: .28rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: .86rem;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
  }
}