/* ==========================================================================
   THE CASPIAN TRAVEL DISPATCH - STRICT 3-COLOR EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   Color 1: Midnight Slate (#0f172a) - Typography, Dark Surfaces & Framing
   Color 2: Cobalt Accent  (#0284c7) - CTAs, Links, Badges, Highlights
   Color 3: Pure White     (#ffffff) - Canvas, Cards, Inverted Elements
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Strict 3-Color Palette */
  --c-dark: #0f172a;
  --c-accent: #0284c7;
  --c-accent-hover: #0369a1;
  --c-light: #ffffff;
  
  /* Derived Tonal Variants of the 3 Colors */
  --c-dark-subtle: #1e293b;
  --c-dark-text-muted: #64748b;
  --c-light-bg: #f8fafc;
  --c-light-border: #e2e8f0;
  --c-accent-soft: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
  --c-accent-border: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);

  --font-serif: "Georgia", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--c-dark);
  background-color: var(--c-light-bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Reading Progress Bar (Color 2) */
#reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--c-accent);
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* BLOCK 1: Top Bar & Live Ticker */
.top-utility-bar {
  background-color: var(--c-dark);
  color: var(--c-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-dark-subtle);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.edition-stamp {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-light);
}

.top-right-tools {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.date-indicator {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.lang-switch {
  display: flex;
  background: var(--c-dark-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
}

.lang-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.lang-btn.active {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-light);
}

/* Breaking Ticker */
.breaking-ticker {
  background-color: var(--c-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.ticker-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ticker-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-light);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--c-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseAnim 1.4s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseAnim {
  0% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(1.3); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.ticker-text {
  color: var(--c-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Masthead Navigation */
.site-header {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--c-dark);
  padding: 24px 0 16px;
}

.masthead {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.journal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.journal-tagline {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 22px;
}

.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

.btn-header-cta {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-light);
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.btn-header-cta:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent-hover);
}

/* SECTION HEADINGS */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.block-spacing {
  padding: 60px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
}

/* BLOCK 2: Hero Lead Story */
.hero-block {
  background: var(--c-light);
  padding: 40px 0 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
}

.hero-category {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--c-accent-soft);
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.hero-deck {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.byline-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.author-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-dark);
  color: var(--c-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
}

.article-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fact-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--c-accent-soft);
  color: var(--c-accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-accent-border);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.time-badge {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-visual {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hero-visual-card {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--c-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.hero-visual-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4), transparent 65%);
}

.hero-cityscape-art {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-around;
  padding: 0 40px;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.building {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}

.b1 { width: 45px; height: 120px; }
.b2 { width: 65px; height: 180px; border-radius: 30px 4px 0 0; background: var(--c-light); }
.b3 { width: 55px; height: 150px; }
.b4 { width: 70px; height: 195px; border-radius: 4px 35px 0 0; background: var(--c-accent); }
.b5 { width: 50px; height: 140px; }

.hero-overlay-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 30px;
  color: var(--c-light);
}

.hero-overlay-tag {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-light);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-overlay-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-caption {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.lead-body-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* BLOCK 3: Modern Entry Framework */
.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-accent);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--c-accent-soft);
  color: var(--c-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.comparison-wrapper {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
}

.comparison-wrapper h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--c-dark);
}

.table-responsive {
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.comp-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.comp-table th, .comp-table td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.comp-table th {
  background: var(--c-light-bg);
  color: var(--c-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.col-old {
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  background: var(--c-light-bg);
}

.col-new {
  color: var(--c-accent);
  background: var(--c-accent-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* BLOCK 4: Eligibility Checker */
.checker-box {
  background: var(--c-dark);
  color: var(--c-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
}

.checker-box .section-tag {
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

.checker-box .section-title {
  color: var(--c-light);
}

.checker-box .section-lead {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.checker-control-group {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.checker-control-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.country-select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--c-dark-subtle);
  color: var(--c-light);
  border: 2px solid var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

.country-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--c-light);
}

.checker-result-card {
  background: var(--c-dark-subtle);
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
}

.eligibility-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-light);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.result-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.spec-item {
  background: var(--c-dark);
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
}

.spec-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.spec-value {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--c-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.spec-value.accent-color {
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

.checker-cta-wrap {
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-large-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-light);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.btn-large-cta:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent-hover);
}

.checker-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* BLOCK 5: Document Checklist */
.checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.check-card {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
}

.check-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  background: var(--c-accent-soft);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.check-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.check-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.protip-banner {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-accent);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.protip-banner h4 {
  color: var(--c-dark);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.protip-banner p {
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* BLOCK 6: Processing Timelines */
.tier-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.tier-card {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.tier-card.featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--c-accent);
}

.tier-top-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tier-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tier-time {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tier-ideal {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
}

.tier-benefits {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.tier-benefits li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.tier-benefits li::before {
  content: "—";
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.btn-tier {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-tier-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

.btn-tier-outline:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-light);
}

.btn-tier-solid {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-light);
}

.btn-tier-solid:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent-hover);
}

/* BLOCK 7: Step-by-Step Stepper */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 20px;
}

.step-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--c-dark);
  color: var(--c-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* BLOCK 8: Top 5 Mistakes Advisory */
.mistakes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.mistake-card {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-dark);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 22px;
}

.mistake-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mistake-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.mistake-card.span-full {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* BLOCK 9: Destination Insider Guide */
.guide-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.guide-item-card {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.guide-card-visual {
  height: 130px;
  background: var(--c-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.guide-card-body {
  padding: 18px;
}

.guide-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.guide-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.travel-tips-card {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
}

.travel-tips-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.travel-tips-card ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.travel-tips-card li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
}

.travel-tips-card li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* BLOCK 10: Feedback, FAQ & Footer */
.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.review-box {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.review-stars {
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.review-author {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.review-time {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-section-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--c-dark);
}

.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background-color: var(--c-light-bg);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
  background: var(--c-light);
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 20px 20px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Comment Form */
.comment-form-box {
  background: var(--c-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.comment-form-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.comment-form-box textarea, .comment-form-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
}

.btn-submit-comment {
  background: var(--c-dark);
  color: var(--c-light);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.btn-submit-comment:hover {
  background: var(--c-accent);
}

.submit-alert {
  display: none;
  background: var(--c-accent-soft);
  color: var(--c-accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-accent-border);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--c-dark);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--c-accent);
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #334155;
}

.footer-brand {
  max-width: 480px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--c-light);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

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

.footer-disclaimer-box {
  background: var(--c-dark-subtle);
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* MODAL WINDOWS */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 10000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-window {
  background: var(--c-light);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  position: relative;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-light-border);
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-dark);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--c-dark-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-body {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--c-dark);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* STICKY MOBILE BAR */
.sticky-mobile-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--c-dark);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--c-accent);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.sticky-mobile-bar.visible {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.sticky-bar-text {
  color: var(--c-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.btn-sticky-cta {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: var(--c-light);
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4, .steps-grid, .guide-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .checklist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .tier-cards-grid, .checklist-grid, .reviews-grid, .mistakes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mistake-card.span-full {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .grid-4, .steps-grid, .guide-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .result-specs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .checker-box {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
}