/* =============================================================================
   GastroFuxx — Affiliate Website Stylesheet
   Design System: GastroMotivator by Roelof Hulshof
   ============================================================================= */

/* =============================================================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (DESIGN TOKENS)
   ============================================================================= */

:root {
  /* Backgrounds */
  --dark:         #141B24;
  --dark-2:       #1C2633;
  --dark-3:       #243040;
  --footer:       #0D1117;

  /* Brand Accent */
  --amber:        #C9933A;
  --amber-light:  #E0A84A;
  --amber-pale:   rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.12);
  --amber-border: rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.22);
  --amber-glow:   rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.10);

  /* Text */
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:    #F8F5F0;
  --text:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  --muted:        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);

  /* Borders */
  --border:       rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  /* Spacing Scale (multiples of 4) */
  --space-1:   4px;
  --space-2:   8px;
  --space-3:   12px;
  --space-4:   16px;
  --space-5:   20px;
  --space-6:   24px;
  --space-7:   28px;
  --space-8:   32px;
  --space-9:   36px;
  --space-10:  40px;
  --space-12:  48px;
  --space-14:  56px;
  --space-16:  64px;
  --space-20:  80px;
  --space-24:  96px;
  --space-28:  112px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-base: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.35s ease;
}


/* =============================================================================
   2. CSS RESET & BASE
   ============================================================================= */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--dark);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img,
svg,
video {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

hr {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}


/* =============================================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM
   ============================================================================= */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(52px, 6.5vw, 92px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.0;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
}

h4 {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 600;
}

h5 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

h6 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

p {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text);
}

.text-large {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.text-sm {
  font-size: 13px;
}

.text-xs {
  font-size: 11px;
}

.text-white   { color: var(--white); }
.text-off-white { color: var(--off-white); }
.text-text    { color: var(--text); }
.text-muted   { color: var(--muted); }
.text-amber   { color: var(--amber); }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left   { text-align: left; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }

.font-light    { font-weight: 300; }
.font-regular  { font-weight: 400; }
.font-medium   { font-weight: 500; }
.font-semibold { font-weight: 600; }
.font-bold     { font-weight: 700; }
.font-extrabold { font-weight: 800; }
.font-black    { font-weight: 900; }

.uppercase {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}

.kicker {
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Amber accent span inside headings */
.accent {
  color: var(--amber);
}


/* =============================================================================
   4. LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================================= */

.container {
  width: min(1240px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-12);
}

.container-sm {
  width: min(860px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-12);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

.section-lg {
  padding: 120px 0;
}

/* Flex helpers */
.flex            { display: flex; }
.flex-col        { flex-direction: column; }
.flex-wrap       { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.items-center    { align-items: center; }
.items-start     { align-items: flex-start; }
.items-end       { align-items: flex-end; }
.justify-center  { justify-content: center; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.justify-start   { justify-content: flex-start; }
.gap-1  { gap: var(--space-1); }
.gap-2  { gap: var(--space-2); }
.gap-3  { gap: var(--space-3); }
.gap-4  { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6  { gap: var(--space-6); }
.gap-8  { gap: var(--space-8); }
.gap-12 { gap: var(--space-12); }
.gap-16 { gap: var(--space-16); }

/* Grid helpers */
.grid         { display: grid; }
.grid-2       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3       { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4       { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.grid-auto    { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }

/* Spacing helpers */
.mt-4  { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.mt-6  { margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.mt-8  { margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.mt-12 { margin-top: var(--space-12); }
.mb-4  { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.mb-6  { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.mb-8  { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.mb-12 { margin-bottom: var(--space-12); }

/* Visibility */
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
}


/* =============================================================================
   5. NAVIGATION
   ============================================================================= */

.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background var(--transition-base);
}

.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.97);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-inner {
  width: min(1240px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-logo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav-logo-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav-logo-text span {
  color: var(--amber);
}

.nav-highlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--amber-border);
  background: var(--amber-pale);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.nav-highlight-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--amber);
}

.nav-highlight-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-highlight-sep {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 9px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.nav-highlight-topic {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--off-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-highlight-topic:hover {
  color: var(--amber-light);
}

.nav-cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}


/* =============================================================================
   6. HERO SECTION
   ============================================================================= */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-28) var(--space-12) var(--space-24);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 38%, transparent 82%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 38%, transparent 82%);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.hero-amber-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 18% 20%, rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.18) 0%, transparent 26%);
}

.hero-orbit-lg {
  position: absolute;
  width: 720px;
  height: 720px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  top: 50%;
  right: -200px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hero-orbit-sm {
  position: absolute;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 999px;
  top: 50%;
  right: -60px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(1240px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(320px, 420px);
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(1240px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(320px, 420px);
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.hero-content h1 {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.hero-content .kicker {
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.hero-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.hero-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.hero-metric-value {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-metric-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Featured Deals Panel */
.featured-panel {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--amber-border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,27,36,0.95), rgba(13,17,23,0.90));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.40), 0 0 60px rgba(201,147,58,0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.featured-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,147,58,0.10), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.featured-panel-header {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--amber-border);
  background: var(--amber-pale);
}

.featured-panel-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
}

.featured-deal-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.featured-deal-item:hover {
  background: rgba(201,147,58,0.06);
}

.featured-deal-item:hover .featured-deal-arrow {
  color: var(--amber);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.featured-deal-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.featured-deal-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.featured-deal-cat {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.featured-deal-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--off-white);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.featured-deal-arrow {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.featured-panel-footer {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.featured-panel-footer a {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--amber);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.featured-panel-footer a:hover {
  color: var(--amber-light);
}

.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 27, 36, 0.92), rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.84));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-visual-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.18), transparent 46%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-sparkle-pos {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: -14px;
}


/* =============================================================================
   7. EYEBROW / SECTION LABEL
   ============================================================================= */

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber), transparent);
}

.section-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.section-header.centered {
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-header.centered .eyebrow::before {
  display: none;
}

.section-header.centered .eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
}


/* =============================================================================
   8. BUTTONS
   ============================================================================= */

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  min-height: 58px;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  /* NO border-radius — sharp edges */
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--amber-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  min-height: 58px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-sm {
  min-height: 42px;
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
}

.btn-amber-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  min-height: 48px;
  background: var(--amber-pale);
  color: var(--amber);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--amber-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  transition: background var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-amber-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--amber);
}

/* Button icon */
.btn-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* =============================================================================
   9. CARDS
   ============================================================================= */

/* Base card */
.card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 27, 36, 0.92), rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.84));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-slow);
  /* NO border-radius */
}

.card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.18), transparent 46%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Metric card */
.card-metric {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02));
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  /* NO border-radius */
}

.card-metric-value {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.card-metric-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.card-metric-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Provider / affiliate card */
.card-provider {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 27, 36, 0.95), rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.90));
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  /* NO border-radius */
}

.card-provider:hover {
  border-color: var(--amber-border);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--amber-border), 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.card-provider.featured {
  border-color: var(--amber-border);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--amber-border);
}

.card-provider.featured::after {
  content: 'EMPFOHLEN';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
}


/* =============================================================================
   10. TRUST BAR
   ============================================================================= */

.trust-bar {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--dark);
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.trust-bar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  width: min(1240px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: 28px var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.12);
}

.trust-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.trust-item-value {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.trust-item-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.68);
}


/* =============================================================================
   11. COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================================= */

.comparison-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.comparison-table thead th {
  background: var(--dark-3);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.comparison-table thead th:first-child {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr {
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr.highlight-row {
  background: var(--amber-pale);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr.highlight-row:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.16);
}

.comparison-table tbody td:first-child {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.winner-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--amber-pale);
  color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--amber-border);
  /* NO border-radius */
}

.score-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 42px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--amber);
  /* NO border-radius */
}

.score-badge.score-high {
  background: var(--amber);
}

.score-badge.score-mid {
  background: rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.55);
  color: var(--amber-light);
}

.score-badge.score-low {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Check / cross icons in table */
.check {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cross {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}


/* =============================================================================
   12. PROVIDER CARD — AFFILIATE LISTINGS
   ============================================================================= */

.provider-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 27, 36, 0.95), rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.90));
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  /* NO border-radius */
}

.provider-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--amber-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.provider-card.top-pick {
  border-color: var(--amber-border);
}

.provider-rank {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  min-width: 36px;
}

.provider-rank-num {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.provider-rank-label {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.provider-logo {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 120px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(1);
  transition: filter var(--transition-base);
}

.provider-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.provider-name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.provider-tagline {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.provider-score {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.score-circle {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 2px solid var(--amber);
  background: var(--amber-pale);
  /* NO border-radius — square */
}

.score-circle-value {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.score-circle-max {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.provider-score-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Pros & cons list */
.pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.pros-list,
.cons-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.pros-list-title,
.cons-list-title {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.pros-list-title { color: var(--amber); }
.cons-list-title { color: var(--muted); }

.pros-list li,
.cons-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text);
}

.pros-list li::before {
  content: '+';
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.cons-list li::before {
  content: '−';
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}


/* =============================================================================
   13. STARS & SCORE DISPLAY
   ============================================================================= */

.stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.star {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--amber);
}

.star.empty {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.star.half {
  color: var(--amber-light);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.rating-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.rating-value {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

.rating-count {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Progress bar for sub-scores */
.score-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.score-bar-label {
  min-width: 120px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.score-bar-track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.score-bar-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--amber);
  transition: width 0.6s ease;
}

.score-bar-value {
  min-width: 30px;
  text-align: right;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* =============================================================================
   14. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE BANNER
   ============================================================================= */

.affiliate-disclosure {
  padding: 14px var(--space-6);
  background: rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--amber-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--amber);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.affiliate-disclosure-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--amber);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.affiliate-disclosure-text {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.affiliate-disclosure-text strong {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Sticky top disclosure bar (minimal) */
.disclosure-bar {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 10px var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.disclosure-bar a {
  color: var(--amber);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--amber-border);
}


/* =============================================================================
   15. FAQ SECTION
   ============================================================================= */

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: 22px 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question {
  background: rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.05);
}

.faq-question-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question-text {
  color: var(--amber);
}

.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--amber);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 600px;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 28px 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text);
}

.faq-answer-inner a {
  color: var(--amber);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--amber-border);
}


/* =============================================================================
   16. NEWSLETTER SECTION
   ============================================================================= */

.newsletter-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.newsletter-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-12);
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  height: 58px;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  background: var(--dark-2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-right: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
  /* NO border-radius */
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--amber-border);
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form .btn-primary {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.newsletter-disclaimer {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.newsletter-disclaimer a {
  color: var(--amber);
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* =============================================================================
   17. CATEGORY GRID
   ============================================================================= */

.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.category-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 27, 36, 0.92), rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.84));
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
  /* NO border-radius */
}

.category-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--amber-border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28, 38, 51, 0.95), rgba(20, 27, 36, 0.92));
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.category-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--amber-pale);
  border: 1px solid var(--amber-border);
  color: var(--amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.category-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.category-count {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.category-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-card:hover .category-arrow {
  color: var(--amber);
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.category-partners {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.partner-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber);
  background: var(--amber-pale);
  border: 1px solid var(--amber-border);
  padding: 3px 8px;
}


/* =============================================================================
   18. FOOTER
   ============================================================================= */

.footer {
  background: var(--footer);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-8);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-12);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.footer-legal a {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-disclosure {
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}


/* =============================================================================
   19. DECORATIVE ELEMENTS
   ============================================================================= */

/* 4-pointed sparkle */
.sparkle {
  display: block;
  color: var(--amber-light);
  animation: heroPulse 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-sm {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.sparkle-md {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.sparkle-lg {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}

/* Grid pattern overlay */
.grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 38%, transparent 82%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 38%, transparent 82%);
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Amber glow blob */
.amber-glow {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 147, 58, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.amber-glow-tl {
  top: -20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
}

.amber-glow-br {
  bottom: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
}

/* Vertical amber accent line */
.accent-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, var(--amber) 40%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Horizontal amber accent line (decorative separator) */
.accent-line-h {
  display: block;
  width: 56px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber), transparent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Orbit circles */
.orbit {
  position: absolute;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Tag / pill badge (no border-radius) */
.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  background: var(--amber-pale);
  color: var(--amber);
  border: 1px solid var(--amber-border);
  /* NO border-radius */
}

.tag-muted {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--muted);
  border-color: var(--border);
}

/* Divider with label */
.divider-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.divider-label::before,
.divider-label::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}


/* =============================================================================
   20. ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================================= */

@keyframes heroPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.72;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.18);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -400px 0; }
  100% { background-position: 400px 0; }
}

.animate-fade-in-up {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.animate-fade-in {
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

/* Stagger delays */
.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

/* Loading skeleton */
.skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 100%
  );
  background-size: 400px 100%;
  animation: shimmer 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}


/* =============================================================================
   21. RESPONSIVE — 1024px (Tablet)
   ============================================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-8);
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 120px var(--space-8) var(--space-20);
  }

  .hero-grid,
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
  }

  .hero-visual {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .trust-bar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .trust-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .trust-item:nth-child(3) {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.12);
  }

  .trust-item:nth-child(4) {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.12);
    border-right: none;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .provider-card {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  }

  .provider-score {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

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

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
}


/* =============================================================================
   22. RESPONSIVE — 768px (Mobile)
   ============================================================================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-5);
  }

  .container-sm {
    padding: 0 var(--space-5);
  }

  .section {
    padding: var(--space-14) 0;
  }

  .section-lg {
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 100px var(--space-5) var(--space-16);
    min-height: auto;
  }

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

  .hero-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .btn-primary,
  .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .trust-bar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .trust-item {
    padding: 20px var(--space-4);
  }

  .comparison-table th,
  .comparison-table td {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .provider-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .provider-rank {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    align-items: center;
  }

  .provider-score {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    align-items: center;
  }

  .pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .newsletter-input {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .newsletter-form .btn-primary {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .section-header.centered {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .section-header.centered .eyebrow {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .section-header.centered .eyebrow::before {
    display: block;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 20px 20px;
  }

  .grid-2,
  .grid-3,
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nav-inner {
    padding: 0 var(--space-5);
  }

  .disclosure-bar {
    padding: 10px var(--space-5);
  }
}

/* =============================================================================
   END OF FILE
   ============================================================================= */