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   custom.css — Retired Senior Life  ·  Premium Editorial Design System
   Typography · Colors · Layout · Components · Micro-interactions
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@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@500;600;700;800&family=Mulish:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ═══ DESIGN TOKENS ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
:root {
  /* Core Palette — Appliance Teal / Copper */
  --color-charcoal:    #17242A;
  --color-cream:       #F6F9F9;
  --color-navy:        #123B4E;
  --color-navy-light:  #1C5563;
  --color-sage:        #17827D;
  --color-sage-light:  #E0F0EE;
  --color-steel-blue:  #2E6E8E;
  --color-warm-gold:   #C57B3C;
  --color-gold-dark:   #A5632C;
  --color-light-gray:  #ECF1F1;

  /* Extended Neutrals */
  --color-ink:         #22323A;
  --color-body:        #3D4B52;
  --color-muted:       #6B7B82;
  --color-border:      #DCE6E6;
  --color-surface:     #FFFFFF;
  --color-surface-alt: #F1F6F6;

  /* Accent Tints */
  --sage-5:  rgba(23, 130, 125, 0.05);
  --sage-8:  rgba(23, 130, 125, 0.08);
  --sage-12: rgba(23, 130, 125, 0.12);
  --gold-8:  rgba(197, 123, 60, 0.08);
  --gold-15: rgba(197, 123, 60, 0.15);
  --blue-8:  rgba(46, 110, 142, 0.08);
  --navy-5:  rgba(18, 59, 78, 0.05);
  --navy-10: rgba(18, 59, 78, 0.10);

  /* Spacing Scale (8px base) */
  --space-xs:  0.25rem;
  --space-sm:  0.5rem;
  --space-md:  1rem;
  --space-lg:  1.5rem;
  --space-xl:  2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4rem;
  --space-4xl: 5rem;
  --space-5xl: 6rem;

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

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.07), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-lg:   0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-xl:   0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(197, 165, 90, 0.2);
  --shadow-navy: 0 4px 16px rgba(27, 45, 75, 0.15);

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm:  0.375rem;
  --radius-md:  0.5rem;
  --radius-lg:  0.75rem;
  --radius-xl:  1rem;
  --radius-2xl: 1.25rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease:      cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-out:  cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --t-fast:    150ms var(--ease);
  --t-base:    250ms var(--ease);
  --t-slow:    400ms var(--ease);
}


/* ═══ RESET & BASE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-body);
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

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

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


/* ═══ TYPOGRAPHY ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  color: var(--color-body);
}

small, .text-sm { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.text-caption    { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--color-muted); letter-spacing: 0.03em; }


/* ═══ LINKS ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
a {
  color: var(--color-steel-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
a:hover { color: var(--color-sage); }
a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-steel-blue); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 2px; }

p a, li a:not(.cta-button) {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(61,126,170,0.3);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: text-decoration-color var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
}
p a:hover, li a:not(.cta-button):hover {
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-sage);
  color: var(--color-sage);
}


/* ═══ LAYOUT ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.container {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  padding-right: var(--space-lg);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container { padding-left: var(--space-xl); padding-right: var(--space-xl); }
}


/* ═══ READING PROGRESS BAR ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-sage), var(--color-steel-blue));
  z-index: 100;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 80ms linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* ═══ NAVIGATION ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
nav[aria-label="Main navigation"] {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-base);
}
nav[aria-label="Main navigation"]:hover {
  box-shadow: none;
}
nav[aria-label="Main navigation"].scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast);
}
.site-logo-link:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.site-logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.site-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.site-name span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-warm-gold) !important;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Desktop nav pills */
.nav-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
  color: var(--color-body) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  transition: all var(--t-fast) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.nav-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-sage) !important;
  color: white !important;
  border-color: var(--color-sage) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
}

/* Mobile menu */
#mobile-menu {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
}
#mobile-menu a {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: block;
  padding: 0.875rem var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
  border-bottom: none;
  text-decoration: none;
}
#mobile-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--sage-8);
  color: var(--color-sage);
  padding-left: calc(var(--space-lg) + 0.5rem);
}

nav a { border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; }
nav a:hover { border-bottom: none; }


/* ═══ HERO ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-5xl) var(--space-lg) var(--space-4xl);
  background: linear-gradient(168deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, #f0ede7 40%, var(--sage-5) 100%);
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--sage-8) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--blue-8) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero h1 {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 7vw, 3.5rem);
}

.hero .subtitle {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Decorative ribbon below hero */
.hero-divider {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-sage), var(--color-steel-blue) 50%, var(--color-warm-gold));
  margin: 0;
  border: none;
}


/* ═══ SECTION HEADINGS ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.magazine-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
}


/* ═══ ARTICLE CARDS ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.article-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base), border-color var(--t-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-sage);
}
.article-card:hover h3 { color: var(--color-sage) !important; }
.article-card:hover p { color: var(--color-body) !important; }

.article-card img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.article-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.article-card-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage-8), var(--blue-8));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.article-card-placeholder span {
  color: var(--color-steel-blue);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.article-card-content {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--sage-12);
  color: var(--color-sage);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.article-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.625rem !important;
  font-size: 1.0625rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}

.article-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  color: var(--color-muted) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

.article-card-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
  font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
  color: var(--color-muted) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Article grid */
.article-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .article-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .article-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ═══ CATEGORY CARDS ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.category-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}
.category-grid .category-card {
  flex: 0 1 calc(25% - var(--space-lg));
  min-width: 200px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .category-grid .category-card {
    flex: 0 1 calc(33.333% - var(--space-lg));
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .category-grid .category-card {
    flex: 0 1 100%;
  }
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--t-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.category-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-sage);
  transition: height var(--t-base);
}
.category-card:hover::before { height: 4px; }
.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-sage);
}
.category-card:hover h3 { color: var(--color-sage) !important; }
.category-card:hover p { color: var(--color-body) !important; }

/* Category accent colors */
.category-card.cat-tech::before,
.category-card.cat-fitness::before,
.category-card.cat-products::before { background: var(--color-steel-blue); }
.category-card.cat-tech:hover,
.category-card.cat-fitness:hover,
.category-card.cat-products:hover { border-color: var(--color-steel-blue); }
.category-card.cat-tech:hover h3,
.category-card.cat-fitness:hover h3,
.category-card.cat-products:hover h3 { color: var(--color-steel-blue) !important; }

.category-card.cat-leisure::before,
.category-card.cat-travel::before { background: var(--color-warm-gold); }
.category-card.cat-leisure:hover,
.category-card.cat-travel:hover { border-color: var(--color-warm-gold); }
.category-card.cat-leisure:hover h3,
.category-card.cat-travel:hover h3 { color: var(--color-warm-gold) !important; }

.category-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs) !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.category-card p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
  color: var(--color-muted) !important;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  flex: 1;
}
.category-card .cat-link {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-sage);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  transition: gap var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.category-card:hover .cat-link { gap: 0.625rem; }


/* ═══ ARTICLE / POST PAGE ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
article.container {
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb-bar {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.breadcrumb-bar ol {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.breadcrumb-bar a { color: var(--color-muted); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: none; }
.breadcrumb-bar a:hover { color: var(--color-sage); }
.breadcrumb-bar .separator { color: #ccc; margin: 0 0.25rem; }

/* Article header */
article.container h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 720px;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: 0.875rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.post-meta .meta-category {
  color: var(--color-sage);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.post-meta .meta-date { color: var(--color-muted); }
.post-meta .meta-brand {
  margin-left: auto;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #d0d0d0;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Featured image */
.featured-image-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}
.featured-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Post body */
.post-content {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}
.post-content > .intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-body);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.post-content p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.post-content li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.post-content strong { color: var(--color-charcoal); }
.post-content > *:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

article.container h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-light-gray);
}
article.container h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}


/* ═══ TABLE OF CONTENTS (Quick Nav) ═══════════════════════════════════ */
.toc-box {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.toc-box h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--color-muted) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md) !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}
.toc-box ol {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  counter-reset: toc;
}
.toc-box li {
  counter-increment: toc;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.toc-box li::before {
  content: counter(toc);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 1.625rem;
  height: 1.625rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sage-12);
  color: var(--color-sage);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.toc-box li:first-child::before {
  background: var(--color-warm-gold);
  color: white;
}
.toc-box a {
  color: var(--color-body) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.toc-box a:hover { color: var(--color-sage) !important; }
.toc-box .top-pick-badge {
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-warm-gold), #d4a832);
  color: white;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Top-pick callout (above the fold) */
.top-pick-callout {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  background: #fbfcfd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--wh-orange);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.top-pick-callout .top-pick-badge {
  font-size: 0.5625rem;
  background: var(--wh-orange);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.top-pick-callout > a {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.top-pick-callout .top-pick-cta {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--wh-orange);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.top-pick-callout .top-pick-cta:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Author box (E-E-A-T) */
.author-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fbfcfd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}
.author-box img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-box-name { font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 0.25rem; }
.author-box-name a { color: var(--color-charcoal); text-decoration: none; }
.author-box-bio { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--color-body); }



/* ═══ PRODUCT CARDS ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.product-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-base), transform var(--t-base);
}
.product-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* #1 Pick special styling */
.product-card.is-top-pick {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-warm-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  position: relative;
}
.product-card.is-top-pick::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-warm-gold), #e6b940);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card body — horizontal layout on desktop */
.product-card-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .product-card-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Product image area */
.product-card-image {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  min-height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .product-card-image {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    min-height: 200px;
    max-height: 240px;
  }
}
.product-card-image a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}
.product-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 180px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  transition: transform var(--t-base);
}
.product-card:hover .product-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
/* Placeholder — visible when no image or image fails */
.product-img-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* When real image exists, hide placeholder behind it */
.product-card-image a { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* When image fails to load, show placeholder */
.product-card-image.img-failed a { display: none; }
.product-card-image.img-failed .product-img-placeholder { z-index: 1; }

.product-img-rank {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.is-top-pick .product-img-rank {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-warm-gold), #e6b940);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(196, 154, 42, 0.25);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

/* Content column */
.product-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.product-card-header {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
}

.product-card-title-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.product-rank {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.product-rank.rank-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-warm-gold), #d4a832);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(196, 154, 42, 0.3);
}
.product-rank.rank-other {
  background: var(--blue-8);
  color: var(--color-steel-blue);
}

.product-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.product-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: center;
}

.product-rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-warm-gold);
}
.product-rating svg {
  width: 1.125rem;
  height: 1.125rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Rating visual bar */
.rating-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}
.rating-bar-track {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 120px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.rating-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-warm-gold), #e6b940);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

.product-price {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-sage);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.product-description {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  color: var(--color-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
}
.product-description p { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.product-description p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Pros / Cons */
.pros-cons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pros-cons-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.pros-cons-column {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
}
.pros-cons-column + .pros-cons-column {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pros-cons-column + .pros-cons-column {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
  }
}

.pros-cons-column h4 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
}
.pros-cons-column h4 svg { width: 1rem; height: 1rem; }
.pros h4 { color: var(--color-sage); }
.cons h4 { color: #c0392b; }

.pros-cons-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.pros-cons-list li {
  padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-body);
  position: relative;
}
.pros .pros-cons-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-sage);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.cons .pros-cons-list li::before {
  content: '✗';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #c0392b;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* CTA wrapper */
.product-cta-wrap {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, var(--sage-5) 100%);
}

/* CTA Button — Editorial, premium feel */
.cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  background: var(--color-sage);
  color: white !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--t-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-button::after {
  content: '→';
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast);
}
.cta-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: white !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.cta-button:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }
.cta-button:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cta-button:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-steel-blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Amazon CTA — branded navy + gold, elegant and professional */
.cta-button.cta-amazon {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: white !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
  gap: 0.625rem;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-button.cta-amazon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 60%, rgba(197, 165, 90, 0.12) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-button.cta-amazon::after {
  content: '\2192';
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast);
}
.cta-button.cta-amazon:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-light);
  color: white !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(27, 45, 75, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-warm-gold);
}
.cta-button.cta-amazon:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }
.cta-button.cta-amazon:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cta-amazon-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-top: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}


/* ═══ QUICK ANSWER (AEO) ═════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.quick-answer {
  background: #fdf3f2;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--wh-orange);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.quick-answer strong { color: var(--wh-orange-dark); }

/* ═══ VERDICT / CALLOUT BOX ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.verdict-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage-5) 0%, var(--blue-8) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-sage);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}
.verdict-box h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.875rem) !important;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg) !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}
.verdict-box p { color: var(--color-body); }


/* ═══ BUYING GUIDE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.buying-guide-section {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-base);
}
.buying-guide-section:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.buying-guide-section h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--color-sage);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}
.buying-guide-section p { color: var(--color-body); }


/* ═══ FAQ ACCORDION ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-section h2 {
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-base);
}
.faq-item[open] { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.faq-summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
  user-select: none;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.faq-summary:hover {
  color: var(--color-sage);
  background: var(--sage-5);
}
.faq-summary::after {
  content: '';
  width: 0.5rem;
  height: 0.5rem;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  transition: transform var(--t-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-summary { color: var(--color-sage); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg);
  color: var(--color-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

details summary::-moz-list-bullet { list-style-type: none; }
details > summary { list-style: none; }
details > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }


/* ═══ AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE BANNER ═════════════════════════════════════ */
.affiliate-disclosure {
  background: var(--gold-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 42, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 42, 0.15);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-body);
  text-align: center;
}
.affiliate-disclosure strong { color: var(--color-warm-gold); }
.affiliate-disclosure a {
  color: var(--color-steel-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: none;
  text-decoration: none;
}


/* ═══ FOOTER ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer-rule {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-sage), var(--color-steel-blue) 50%, var(--color-warm-gold));
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
}

footer {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: #b0b0b0;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: 0;
}
footer a {
  color: #d4d4d4;
  border-bottom: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
footer a:hover { color: var(--color-warm-gold); }

.footer-content {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
}

.footer-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: white;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-section:not(:first-child) h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.footer-section p {
  color: #9a9a9a;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.9375rem; }

.footer-copyright {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #666;
}


/* ═══ ABOUT & STATIC PAGES ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.static-page {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: var(--space-2xl) auto var(--space-3xl);
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}
.static-page h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.static-page h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.static-page .callout-box {
  background: var(--gold-8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 42, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}
.static-page-body {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-body);
}
.static-page-body p { margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.static-page-body a { color: var(--color-steel-blue); }
.static-page-body a:hover { color: var(--color-sage); }
.static-page ul { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
.static-page li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--color-body); }


/* ═══ UTILITIES ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.no-underline { text-decoration: none !important; border-bottom: none !important; }
.scroll-mt-24 { scroll-margin-top: 6rem; }


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WATER HEATERS HUB — Original dark / orange theme  (overrides)
   Dark charcoal background · orange accent · white content cards
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
:root{
  --wh-orange:#C8102E;
  --wh-orange-dark:#9E0C24;
  --wh-dark:#1b2227;
  --color-sage:#C8102E;
  --color-sage-light:#fbe2e0;
  --color-warm-gold:#C8102E;
  --color-steel-blue:#C8102E;
  --font-serif:'Poppins', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-sans:'Mulish', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

body{
  background:#1b2227;
  background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#212a30 0%,#151b1f 100%);
  color:#cdd4d9;
}
/* thin orange bar across the very top (original brand cue) */
body::before{
  content:"";position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;
  background:var(--wh-orange);z-index:200;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:'Poppins', system-ui, sans-serif;}

/* NAV — dark */
nav[aria-label="Main navigation"]{
  background:rgba(19,25,29,0.94);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(8px);
}
nav[aria-label="Main navigation"].scrolled{box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);}
.site-name{color:#fff !important;}
.nav-link{color:#e7ecef !important;font-weight:600;}
.nav-link:hover{color:#fff !important;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);}
#mobile-menu-btn{color:#e7ecef !important;}
#mobile-menu{background:#141a1e;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);}
#mobile-menu a{color:#e7ecef;}
#mobile-menu a:hover{color:var(--wh-orange);}

/* HERO */
.hero{background:transparent;}
.hero::before,.hero::after{opacity:0.22;}
.hero h1{color:#fff;}
.hero .subtitle{color:#b6bfc5;}
.hero-divider{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);}

/* Section headings sitting directly on the dark page background */
.magazine-heading{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,1.9rem);margin-bottom:0.35rem;}
.section-subtitle{color:#aab3b9;font-size:0.9rem;max-width:680px;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}

/* ARTICLE CARDS — white on dark */
.article-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);}
.article-card:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.42);}
.article-card h3{color:#1c2227;}
.article-card:hover h3{color:var(--wh-orange) !important;}
.article-card p{color:#55606a !important;}
.article-card-meta{color:#8a949b;}
.category-badge{background:var(--wh-orange);color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;font-weight:700;}
.article-card-placeholder{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#20282d,#12171b);}
.article-card-placeholder span{color:var(--wh-orange);}

/* Homepage category cards */
.category-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);}
.category-card h3{color:#1c2227;}
.category-card p{color:#55606a;}
.cat-link{color:var(--wh-orange);}

/* CTA buttons */
.cta-button{background:var(--wh-orange);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(200,16,46,0.30);}
.cta-button:hover{background:var(--wh-orange-dark);}

/* ARTICLE PAGE — white content sheet on dark background */
body.page-article article.container{
  background:#fff;border-radius:14px;
  padding:clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);
  margin:1.5rem auto 3rem;
  box-shadow:0 12px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);
}
body.page-article .breadcrumb-bar{color:#c2cacf;}
body.page-article .breadcrumb-bar a{color:#aeb7bd;}
body.page-article .breadcrumb-bar a:hover{color:var(--wh-orange);}
.post-content{color:#3a444c;}
.post-content strong{color:#1c2227;}
.post-content a{color:var(--wh-orange);}
.post-meta .meta-category{color:var(--wh-orange);font-weight:700;}
.featured-image-wrap{border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;}
.verdict-box{background:#fdf3f2;border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.22);}
.toc-box{background:#fbfcfd;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);}
.toc-box a{color:#1c2227;}
.top-pick-badge{background:var(--wh-orange);color:#fff;}

/* TAG archive heading on dark bg */
body.page-tag h1{color:#fff;}

/* STATIC PAGES — white sheet */
.static-page{
  background:#fff;border-radius:14px;
  max-width:820px;
  padding:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3rem);
  margin:1.5rem auto 3rem;
  box-shadow:0 12px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);
}
.static-page-body a{color:var(--wh-orange);}
.static-page-body a:hover{color:var(--wh-orange-dark);}
.static-page .callout-box{background:#fdf3f2;border:1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.22);}

/* FOOTER + disclosure banner */
footer{background:#12171b;}
footer a:hover{color:var(--wh-orange);}
.affiliate-disclosure{background:#12171b;color:#aab3b9;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);}
.affiliate-disclosure a{color:var(--wh-orange);}

/* ---- Compact hero (reclaim top real estate) ---- */
.hero{padding:0.75rem 1.25rem 0.6rem !important;background:transparent !important;}
.hero::before,.hero::after{display:none !important;}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.3rem) !important;margin-bottom:0 !important;line-height:1.15 !important;}
.hero .subtitle{display:none !important;}
.hero .cta-button{display:none !important;}
.hero-divider{display:none !important;}
#latest{margin-top:0 !important;margin-bottom:2.5rem !important;padding-top:0.5rem !important;}
#latest h2{margin-top:0 !important;}
#categories{margin-top:2rem !important;margin-bottom:2.5rem !important;}

/* ---- Nav pill fix (prevent clipping) ---- */
nav[aria-label="Main navigation"]{overflow:visible !important;}
nav[aria-label="Main navigation"] .container > div{padding:0.45rem 0 !important;}
.nav-link{line-height:1.4 !important;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35) !important;}
.nav-link:hover{border-color:var(--wh-orange) !important;}

/* ---- Navbar tagline / hero hidden ---- */
.nav-tagline{color:#aeb7bd;font-size:0.82rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.02em;white-space:nowrap;}
@media (max-width:820px){.nav-tagline{display:none;}}
body.page-home .hero{position:absolute !important;width:1px !important;height:1px !important;padding:0 !important;margin:-1px !important;overflow:hidden !important;clip:rect(0,0,0,0) !important;}
.hero{padding:0 !important;}
.hero h1{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);}
.hero .subtitle{display:none !important;}
#latest{margin-top:1rem !important;}

/* ---- Card image fit (uniform crop for photos and covers) ---- */
.article-card img{aspect-ratio:40/21 !important;width:100% !important;height:auto !important;object-fit:cover !important;display:block !important;}
.article-card-placeholder{aspect-ratio:40/21 !important;}
.article-card h3{overflow-wrap:anywhere;}

/* ---- Mobile polish ---- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .hero{padding:0.5rem 1.1rem 0.4rem !important;}
  .hero h1{font-size:1rem !important;}
  body.page-article article.container{padding:1.15rem !important;margin:1rem auto 2rem !important;}
  .static-page{padding:1.15rem !important;}
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}
.sr-only:focus {
  position: static;
  width: auto; height: auto;
  padding: var(--space-md); margin: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  clip: auto;
  white-space: normal;
}

*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-steel-blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}


/* ═══ PRINT ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media print {
  nav, footer, .affiliate-disclosure, #mobile-menu-btn, .reading-progress,
  .hero-divider, .footer-rule { display: none !important; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; color: black; background: white; }
  a[href]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ")"; font-size: 0.8em; color: #666; }
  .product-card { break-inside: avoid; border: 1px solid #ccc; }
}


/* ═══ RESPONSIVE ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  article.container { padding-left: var(--space-lg); padding-right: var(--space-lg); }
  .product-card-header { padding: var(--space-md); }
  .product-description { padding: var(--space-md); }
  .pros-cons-column { padding: var(--space-md); }
  .product-cta-wrap { padding: var(--space-md); }
  .toc-box { padding: var(--space-md); }
  .buying-guide-section { padding: var(--space-md); }
  .hero { padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-lg) var(--space-2xl); }
}