/* ============================================================
   AUTHORITY REVIEWS — Forbes Advisor–Inspired Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- RESET & BASE ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f8f9fa;
  --light-gray: #eef1f5;
  --mid-gray: #c5cdd8;
  --dark-gray: #4a5568;
  --near-black: #1a202c;
  --blue: #2563eb;
  --blue-dark: #1d4ed8;
  --blue-light: #dbeafe;
  --accent: #4a6fa5;
  --green: #16a34a;
  --red: #dc2626;
  --gold: #d97706;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Merriweather', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --container-max: 1100px;
  --section-pad: 3.5rem;
  --card-radius: 10px;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

/* ---------- SECTION HEADING ---------- */
.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--near-black);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   STICKY HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 64px;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.logo-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--near-black);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--near-black);
}

.nav-link--cta {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.nav-link--cta:hover {
  background: var(--blue-dark);
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* Mobile menu button */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.mobile-menu-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--near-black);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.hero-category {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--near-black);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   AUTHOR / EDITORIAL BOX
   ============================================================ */
.author-box {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.author-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.authors-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.author-info + .author-info {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--mid-gray);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.author-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}

.author-name strong {
  color: var(--near-black);
}

.author-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.author-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.meta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}

.meta-badge--verified {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: var(--green);
}

.meta-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   TOP PICKS QUICK NAV
   ============================================================ */
.top-picks {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.picks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.pick-chip {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.125rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pick-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
}

.pick-rank {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.pick-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.pick-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--near-black);
}

/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.comparison {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

.table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 700px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.comparison-table thead {
  background: var(--near-black);
  color: var(--white);
}

.comparison-table th {
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.product-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--near-black);
  min-width: 200px;
}

.product-link {
  color: var(--near-black);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.product-link:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.table-thumb {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.table-thumb:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.rank-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  color: var(--near-black);
}

.rank-badge--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24, #d97706);
  color: var(--white);
}

.category-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--blue);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--blue);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ============================================================
   REVIEW CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.reviews {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.review-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.review-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}

.review-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.3rem 1rem 0.3rem 1.125rem;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.review-card__header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.review-card__img-wrap {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.review-card__img-wrap:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
}

.review-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.review-card__rank {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--blue);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.review-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--near-black);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.review-card__title a {
  color: var(--near-black);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.review-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.review-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.review-card__details {
  padding: 0 2rem 2rem;
}

/* ---------- SCARCITY BANNER ---------- */
.scarcity-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb, #fef3c7);
  border: 1px solid #fcd34d;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.scarcity-banner__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--near-black);
}

.scarcity-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scarcity-text {
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.scarcity-count {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.scarcity-timer {
  font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;
  background: var(--near-black);
  color: #fbbf24;
  padding: 0.15em 0.5em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.scarcity-pulse {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #dc2626;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: scarcityPulse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes scarcityPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.5);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0);
  }
}

/* ---------- SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS ---------- */
.highlight-safe {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #dcfce7 0%, #bbf7d0 100%);
  color: #15803d;
  padding: 0.1em 0.35em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
}

.highlight-danger {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fef2f2 0%, #fecaca 100%);
  color: #b91c1c;
  padding: 0.1em 0.35em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
}

/* ---------- PROS / CONS ---------- */
.pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pros, .cons {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.pros {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.cons {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

.pros__title, .cons__title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pros__title { color: var(--green); }
.cons__title { color: var(--red); }

.pros ul li, .cons ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pros ul li::before,
.cons ul li::before {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.pros ul li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--green);
}

.cons ul li::before {
  content: '✗';
  color: var(--red);
}

/* ---------- VERDICT ---------- */
.review-card__verdict {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.review-card__verdict h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--near-black);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.review-card__verdict p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.review-card__cta {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn--price {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
  padding: 0.85rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.btn--price:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8, #1e40af);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ============================================================
   METHODOLOGY
   ============================================================ */
.methodology {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}

.methodology-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.method-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.method-icon {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.method-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--near-black);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.method-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--near-black);
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.footer-inner {
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--mid-gray);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESOURCES / ARTICLES
   ============================================================ */
.resources {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.resources__intro {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.article-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.article-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.article-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--near-black);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.article-card__sep {
  color: var(--mid-gray);
}

.article-card__body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--near-black);
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.article-card__body h4:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.article-card__body p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-card__body strong {
  color: var(--near-black);
}

.article-card__body sup {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.article-list {
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.article-list li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.article-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Article comparison table */
.article-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.article-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.article-table thead {
  background: var(--near-black);
  color: var(--white);
}

.article-table th {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.article-table td {
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.article-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.article-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.cell-good {
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cell-bad {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cell-ok {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Citations */
.article-citations {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.article-citations h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-citations ol {
  list-style: decimal;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.article-citations li {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748b;
}

.article-citations li em {
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ---------- ARTICLE PREVIEW CARDS (Homepage) ---------- */
.article-previews {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.article-preview {
  display: block;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.article-preview:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.article-preview__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-light);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-preview__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--near-black);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.article-preview__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-preview__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-preview__link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.article-preview:hover .article-preview__link {
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}

/* ---------- ARTICLE PAGE LAYOUT ---------- */
.article-page {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 var(--section-pad);
}

.article-page__breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-page__breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.article-page__breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}

.article-page__header {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.article-page__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--near-black);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-page__body {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.article-page__lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.article-page__body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--near-black);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.article-page__body p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-page__body strong {
  color: var(--near-black);
}

.article-page__body sup {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Callout box */
.article-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fcd34d;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.article-callout--danger {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border-color: #fecaca;
}

.article-callout__icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1em;
}

.article-callout p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Article CTA box */
.article-cta-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff, #dbeafe);
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.article-cta-box__img {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.article-cta-box__label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.article-cta-box__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--near-black);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.article-cta-box__text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   SOURCES & DISCLAIMERS
   ============================================================ */
.sources {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.sources__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.sources__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sources__list li {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #64748b;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.sources__list li em {
  font-style: italic;
}

.sources__marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   EXIT INTENT POPUP
   ============================================================ */
.exit-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s, visibility 0.35s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.exit-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.exit-modal {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  max-height: 92vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  animation: exitSlideIn 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes exitSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.96);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.exit-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 16px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.exit-close:hover {
  color: var(--near-black);
}

.exit-modal__inner {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.exit-modal__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.exit-modal__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--near-black);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.exit-modal__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Studies */
.exit-studies {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.exit-study {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
}

.exit-study__stat {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 60px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.exit-study__text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.exit-study__text em {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Product showcase */
.exit-product {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--blue-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.exit-product__img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.exit-product__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--near-black);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.exit-product__tagline {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.exit-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.exit-stars__icons {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.exit-stars__rating {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--near-black);
}

.exit-stars__count {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--mid-gray);
}

/* Social proof */
.exit-social-proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.exit-proof-item {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.exit-proof-item strong {
  color: var(--near-black);
}

/* CTA */
.exit-cta {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  animation: exitPulse 2s infinite;
}

.exit-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}

@keyframes exitPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.55); }
}

.exit-dismiss {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.exit-dismiss:hover {
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤ 900px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .review-card__header {
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤ 680px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  :root {
    --section-pad: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* Header */
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: flex;
  }

  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 64px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .main-nav.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nav-link--cta {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Author */
  .authors-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .author-info + .author-info {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: none;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    width: 100%;
  }

  .author-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  /* Top Picks */
  .picks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  /* Review Cards */
  .review-card__header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .review-card__img-wrap {
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .review-card__badge {
    top: 0.75rem;
  }

  .review-card__title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .review-card__details {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  /* Section headings */
  .section-heading {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  /* Articles */
  .article-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .article-card__title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .article-card__body h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .article-preview {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .article-preview__title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .article-page__body h2 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .article-cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .article-callout {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  /* Methodology */
  .methodology-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (≤ 420px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .picks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .methodology-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 2rem 0 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Exit popup mobile */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .exit-modal__inner {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .exit-modal__title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .exit-study {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .exit-study__stat {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .exit-product {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .exit-stars {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .exit-cta {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  }
}