/* ============================================
   EMBER SLATE DESIGN SYSTEM — riseloanscredit.com v2
   Design tokens · Motion · Dark mode ready
   ============================================ */

/* Fonts loaded via <link preload> in HTML — no @import (render-blocking) */

:root {
  /* ── COLOR SCALES ─────────────────────── */
  --navy-50:   #F0F3F9;
  --navy-100:  #D7DEEA;
  --navy-300:  #7A89A8;
  --navy-500:  #334667;
  --navy-700:  #1B2A4A;
  --navy-900:  #0F1923;

  --ember-50:  #FEF3ED;
  --ember-100: #FDEEE9;
  --ember-300: #F8A98C;
  --ember-500: #F97F5C;
  --ember-600: #E8552A;
  --ember-700: #C43E19;
  --ember-900: #7C2708;

  --sky-50:    #EFF6FF;
  --sky-100:   #DBEAFE;
  --sky-400:   #64B5F6;
  --sky-600:   #2563EB;

  --slate-50:  #F8FAFC;
  --slate-100: #F1F5F9;
  --slate-300: #CBD5E1;
  --slate-500: #64748B;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-900: #0F172A;

  --success-50:  #DCFCE7;
  --success-600: #16A34A;
  --success-700: #15803D;

  --warning-50:  #FEF3C7;
  --warning-600: #D97706;
  --warning-700: #B45309;

  --danger-50:   #FEE2E2;
  --danger-600:  #DC2626;
  --danger-700:  #B91C1C;

  /* ── SEMANTIC ALIASES ─────────────────── */
  --bg-page:      #FFFFFF;
  --bg-surface:   var(--slate-50);
  --bg-elevated:  #FFFFFF;
  --bg-inverse:   var(--navy-900);

  --text-primary:   var(--navy-700);
  --text-secondary: var(--slate-600);
  --text-muted:     var(--slate-500);
  --text-inverse:   #FFFFFF;
  --text-brand:     var(--ember-600);

  --border-subtle:  #E2E0DC;
  --border-default: #D3D1C7;
  --border-strong:  var(--slate-300);
  --border-brand:   var(--ember-600);

  --accent:         var(--ember-600);
  --accent-hover:   var(--ember-700);
  --accent-subtle:  var(--ember-50);

  /* Legacy aliases (backward compat) */
  --navy:       var(--navy-700);
  --navy-dark:  var(--navy-900);
  --ember:      var(--ember-600);
  --ember-dark: var(--ember-700);
  --ember-light:var(--ember-100);
  --slate:      var(--slate-600);
  --slate-light:var(--slate-500);
  --surface:    #F7F5F2;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --border:     var(--border-subtle);
  --success:    var(--success-600);

  /* ── SPACING SCALE ────────────────────── */
  --space-1: 4px;
  --space-2: 8px;
  --space-3: 12px;
  --space-4: 16px;
  --space-5: 20px;
  --space-6: 24px;
  --space-8: 32px;
  --space-10: 40px;
  --space-12: 48px;
  --space-16: 64px;
  --space-20: 80px;

  /* ── RADIUS SCALE ─────────────────────── */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius:    8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 999px;

  /* ── SHADOWS ──────────────────────────── */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,25,35,.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(15,25,35,.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(15,25,35,.04);
  --shadow:    0 4px 12px rgba(15,25,35,.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(15,25,35,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(15,25,35,.10), 0 4px 8px rgba(15,25,35,.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(15,25,35,.14), 0 8px 16px rgba(15,25,35,.06);
  --shadow-brand: 0 4px 16px rgba(232,85,42,.30);

  /* ── MOTION ───────────────────────────── */
  --ease-out:      cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-in-out:   cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1);
  --ease-bounce:   cubic-bezier(.68,-.55,.27,1.55);
  --duration-fast: 150ms;
  --duration:      250ms;
  --duration-slow: 400ms;

  /* ── TYPOGRAPHY ───────────────────────── */
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Sora', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --fs-xs:   0.75rem;   /*  12px */
  --fs-sm:   0.875rem;  /*  14px */
  --fs-base: 1rem;      /*  16px */
  --fs-lg:   1.125rem;  /*  18px */
  --fs-xl:   1.25rem;   /*  20px */
  --fs-2xl:  1.5rem;    /*  24px */
  --fs-3xl:  1.875rem;  /*  30px */
  --fs-4xl:  2.25rem;   /*  36px */
  --fs-5xl:  3rem;      /*  48px */

  /* ── LAYOUT ───────────────────────────── */
  --max-w: 1140px;
  --max-w-prose: 720px;
}

/* ── DARK MODE ──────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root {
    --bg-page:      #0B1220;
    --bg-surface:   #131C2E;
    --bg-elevated:  #1A2540;
    --bg-inverse:   #F8FAFC;

    --text-primary:   #F1F5F9;
    --text-secondary: #CBD5E1;
    --text-muted:     #94A3B8;
    --text-inverse:   var(--navy-900);
    --text-brand:     var(--ember-500);

    --border-subtle:  #1E293B;
    --border-default: #334155;
    --border-strong:  #475569;

    --accent:         var(--ember-500);
    --accent-hover:   var(--ember-300);
    --accent-subtle:  rgba(232,85,42,.15);

    --surface:        #131C2E;
    --white:          #1A2540;
    --border:         #1E293B;
    --navy:           #F1F5F9;
    --slate:          #CBD5E1;
    --slate-light:    #94A3B8;

    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    --shadow:    0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45), 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5), 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  }
}

*, *::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(--text-primary);
  background: var(--bg-page);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  transition: background var(--duration) var(--ease-out), color var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--text-primary); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.25rem); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-lg); font-weight: 600; }
p  { color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75; }
a  { color: var(--text-brand); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out); }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

::selection { background: var(--ember-100); color: var(--ember-700); }

.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-6); }
.section { padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.section--gray  { background: var(--surface); }
.section--navy  { background: var(--navy); }

/* NAVBAR */
.navbar { background: var(--navy); position: static !important; top: auto !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.navbar__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 0 24px; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; height: 64px; }
.navbar__logo { font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.navbar__logo .logo-rise   { color: #E8552A; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.navbar__logo .logo-loans  { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.navbar__logo .logo-credit { color: #64B5F6; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.navbar__nav { display: flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
.navbar__nav a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: color .2s,background .2s; }
.navbar__nav a:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); text-decoration: none; }
.nav-cta { background: var(--ember) !important; color: var(--white) !important; padding: 8px 18px !important; border-radius: var(--radius) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--ember-dark) !important; }

/* BUTTONS */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius); font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; border: none; text-decoration: none; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--ember); color: var(--white); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--ember-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); text-decoration: none; color: var(--white); }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 2px solid var(--navy); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; }
.btn--white { background: var(--white); color: var(--ember); }
.btn--white:hover { background: var(--ember-light); text-decoration: none; color: var(--ember-dark); }
.btn--lg { padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 1.125rem; }
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.875rem; }

/* CARDS */
.card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s; }
.card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.card--featured { border-color: var(--ember); border-width: 2px; }

/* GRIDS */
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }

/* BADGE */
.badge { display: inline-block; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 100px; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.badge--ember   { background: var(--ember-light); color: var(--ember-dark); }
.badge--navy    { background: rgba(27,42,74,.1); color: var(--navy); }
.badge--success { background: #DCFCE7; color: var(--success); }

/* STAT BOX */
.stat-box { text-align: center; }
.stat-box__number { font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif; font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ember); line-height: 1; }
.stat-box__label  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--slate-light); margin-top: 4px; }

/* TABLE */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
thead { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
thead th { padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif; font-size: .875rem; letter-spacing: .03em; }
tbody tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
tbody td { padding: 14px 20px; font-size: .9375rem; }
tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--surface); }

/* PROS / CONS */
.pros-cons { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.pros { background: #F0FDF4; border: 1px solid #BBF7D0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px; }
.cons { background: #FFF7F5; border: 1px solid #FECACA; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px; }
.pros h4 { color: var(--success); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cons h4 { color: #DC2626; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pros ul,.cons ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.pros ul li::before { content: "✓ "; color: var(--success); font-weight: 700; }
.cons ul li::before { content: "✗ "; color: #DC2626; font-weight: 700; }
.pros ul li,.cons ul li { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--slate); }

/* FAQ */
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-q { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 20px 0; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); user-select: none; }
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--ember); }
.faq-q::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--ember); transition: transform .3s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { display: none; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }

/* DISCLOSURE */
.disclosure { background: var(--ember-light); border-left: 4px solid var(--ember); border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0; padding: 16px 20px; font-size: .875rem; color: var(--slate); margin: 24px 0; }
.disclosure strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* STARS */
.stars { color: #F59E0B; letter-spacing: 2px; }

/* HERO */
.hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,#243B63 60%,#1E3354 100%); padding: 80px 0 60px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -10%; width: 600px; height: 600px; background: radial-gradient(circle,rgba(232,85,42,.15) 0%,transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.hero__badge { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.hero__title { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero__title em { color: var(--ember); font-style: normal; }
.hero__subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-bottom: 32px; font-size: 1.125rem; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.hero__card h3 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 20px; }

/* FOOTER */
.footer { background: var(--navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); padding: 56px 0 32px; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.footer__brand { font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1; }
.footer__brand .logo-rise   { color: #E8552A; font-size: 1.45rem; }
.footer__brand .logo-loans  { color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 1.45rem; }
.footer__brand .logo-credit { color: #64B5F6; font-size: 1.45rem; }
.footer p { font-size: .875rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: .875rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.footer ul li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .875rem; }
.footer ul li a:hover { color: var(--ember); text-decoration: none; }
.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding-top: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: .8125rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

/* BREADCRUMB */
.breadcrumb { padding: 14px 0; font-size: .875rem; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--slate-light); }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--slate-light); margin: 0 6px; }
.breadcrumb strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* PAGE HERO */
.page-hero { background: var(--navy); padding: 52px 0 44px; }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); max-width: 640px; }

/* CALCULATOR */
.calc-wrap { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.calc-field { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.calc-field label { display: block; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: .9375rem; }
.calc-field input[type=range] { width: 100%; height: 6px; accent-color: var(--ember); cursor: pointer; }
.calc-field .range-vals { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--slate-light); margin-top: 4px; }
.calc-val { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ember); }
.calc-result { background: var(--navy); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px; margin-top: 28px; }
.calc-result__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
.calc-result__item .label { font-size: .8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.calc-result__item .value { font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.calc-result__item .value.highlight { color: var(--ember); }
.calc-disclaimer { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-top: 16px; text-align: center; }

/* COMPARISON TABLE */
.cmp-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.cmp-table th { padding: 18px 20px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif; font-size: .9375rem; text-align: center; }
.cmp-table th:first-child { text-align: left; }
.cmp-table td { padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); text-align: center; font-size: .9375rem; }
.cmp-table td:first-child { text-align: left; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.cmp-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.cmp-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--surface); }
.cmp-winner { color: var(--success); font-weight: 700; }
.cmp-highlight td { background: var(--ember-light) !important; }

/* STEP LIST */
.step-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.step-item { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.step-num { flex-shrink: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--ember); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); font-size: 1.125rem; }
.step-content h4 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.step-content p { font-size: .9375rem; }

/* ALERT */
.alert { padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: .9375rem; margin: 20px 0; }
.alert--info { background: #EFF6FF; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; color: #1E40AF; }
.alert--warn { background: #FFFBEB; border: 1px solid #FDE68A; color: #92400E; }

/* SECTION HEADER */
.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 48px; }
.section-header .eyebrow { color: var(--ember); font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.section-header p { color: var(--slate); margin-top: 12px; font-size: 1.0625rem; }

/* =============================================
   HAMBURGER MENU
   ============================================= */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.hamburger:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .3s, opacity .2s, width .3s;
  transform-origin: center;
}
/* Animate to X */
.hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; width: 0; }
.hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav overlay */
.nav-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  z-index: 98;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.nav-overlay.is-open { display: block; opacity: 1; }

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.navbar__nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE — DESKTOP (1140px+) default above
   ============================================= */

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (768px – 1100px)
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width:1100px) {
  :root { --max-w: 960px; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .method-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hv2-mini { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}

@media (max-width:900px) {
  /* Hero v2 */
  .hero-v2__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-v2__card { display: none; }
  /* Hero old */
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__card { display: none; }
  /* Grids */
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  /* Pros cons */
  .pros-cons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Expert grid */
  .expert-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  /* Service sections */
  .service-grid, .service-grid--reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    direction: ltr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .service-img-wrap img { height: 240px; }
  /* Trustpilot */
  .tp-themes { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .tp-score-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; padding: 24px; }
  .tp-score-divider { width: 100%; height: 1px; }
  .tp-header-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  /* Legal */
  .legal-toc ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sitemap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  /* Footer */
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (<768px)
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width:768px) {
  /* Show hamburger, hide desktop nav */
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .navbar__nav {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 64px;
    right: 0;
    width: min(300px, 85vw);
    height: calc(100vh - 64px);
    background: var(--navy);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 12px 0 24px;
    z-index: 99;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: -4px 0 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform .3s ease;
  }
  .navbar__nav.is-open {
    display: flex;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  .navbar__nav a {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .navbar__nav a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .nav-cta {
    margin: 16px 16px 0 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Typography */
  h1 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4vw, 1.75rem); }

  /* Section padding */
  .section { padding: 44px 0; }
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-v2 { padding: 52px 0 44px; }
  .hero-v2__brand { font-size: clamp(2.4rem,8vw,3.2rem); }
  .hero-v2__trust { gap: 8px; }
  .hero-pill { font-size: .75rem; padding: 5px 11px; }
  .hero-v2__actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .hero-v2__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

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

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

  /* Expert cards */
  .expert-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .method-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .method-num { font-size: 1.5rem; }

  /* Trustpilot */
  .tp-themes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tp-bars h3 { font-size: 1rem; }

  /* Tables */
  .table-wrap { font-size: .8125rem; }
  .table-wrap th, .table-wrap td { padding: 10px 12px; }
  .cmp-table th, .cmp-table td { padding: 10px 12px; font-size: .8125rem; }

  /* Calculator */
  .calc-wrap { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .calc-result__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .calc-result { padding: 20px 16px; }

  /* Form section */
  .form-box { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .form-trust-row { gap: 10px; }
  .form-trust-item { font-size: .75rem; }

  /* Cards */
  .card { padding: 20px 16px; }

  /* Service img */
  .service-img-wrap img { height: 200px; }

  /* Stats */
  .stat-box__number { font-size: 1.75rem; }

  /* Trust bar */
  .trust-bar { gap: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; }
  .trust-bar__item { font-size: .75rem; }

  /* Comparison table wrapper */
  .table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }

  /* Hero card stats */
  .hv2-mini { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .hv2-stat__num { font-size: 1.25rem; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .footer { padding: 40px 0 24px; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 8px; }

  /* E-E-A-T */
  .expert-card__top { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .expert-score { top: 16px; right: 16px; }
  .tp-score-card { padding: 20px 16px; }

  /* Sitemap */
  .sitemap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sitemap-xml-box { padding: 20px 16px; }

  /* Legal */
  .legal-wrap, .sitemap-wrap { padding: 32px 16px 60px; }
  .legal-contact { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .legal-toc { padding: 16px; }

  /* Page hero */
  .page-hero { padding: 36px 0 28px; }
  .legal-hero { padding: 36px 0 28px; }

  /* Back to top */
  #back-to-top { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; width: 40px; height: 40px; }

  /* Step list */
  .step-num { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
}

@media (max-width:480px) {
  .hero-v2__brand { font-size: clamp(2rem,7vw,2.6rem); }
  .method-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-v2__actions .btn { font-size: .9375rem; padding: 14px 20px; }
  .btn--lg { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .navbar__inner { padding: 0 16px; }
  .footer { padding: 32px 0 20px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}


/* ============================================
   MOTION & INTERACTION
   ============================================ */

/* Base hover states — apply to all cards */
.card,
.expert-card,
.sitemap-group,
.tp-theme,
.stat-box,
.service-card {
  transition:
    transform var(--duration) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease-out),
    border-color var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}
.card:hover,
.expert-card:hover,
.sitemap-group:hover,
.tp-theme:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Button micro-interactions */
.btn,
.nav-cta,
button.hamburger {
  transition:
    transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
    background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px) scale(.98); }

.btn--primary {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(232,85,42,.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Scroll reveal animation */
@keyframes fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

.reveal { opacity: 0; }
.reveal.is-visible {
  animation: fade-up 700ms var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.reveal-delay-1 { animation-delay: 100ms; }
.reveal-delay-2 { animation-delay: 200ms; }
.reveal-delay-3 { animation-delay: 300ms; }

/* Number count-up animation container */
.count-up {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  transition: color var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

/* Focus states — accessibility */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--ember-500);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* ============================================
   READING PROGRESS BAR
   ============================================ */
.read-progress {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ============================================
   SKELETON LOADERS
   ============================================ */
.skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--slate-100) 0%,
    var(--slate-50) 50%,
    var(--slate-100) 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 1.4s infinite linear;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* ============================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}



/* ============================================
   THEME TOGGLE BUTTON
   ============================================ */
.theme-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 10px;
}
.theme-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}
.theme-toggle svg { transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease-out); }
.theme-toggle:hover svg { transform: rotate(20deg); }

/* Dark mode override for theme toggle */
[data-theme="dark"] .theme-sun { display: none !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .theme-moon { display: block !important; }
[data-theme="light"] .theme-sun { display: block !important; }
[data-theme="light"] .theme-moon { display: none !important; }

/* Explicit dark mode via data-theme (localStorage) */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-page:      #0B1220;
  --bg-surface:   #131C2E;
  --bg-elevated:  #1A2540;
  --text-primary: #F1F5F9;
  --text-secondary: #CBD5E1;
  --text-muted:   #94A3B8;
  --border-subtle: #1E293B;
  --border-default: #334155;
  --surface:      #131C2E;
  --white:        #1A2540;
  --border:       #1E293B;
  --navy:         #F1F5F9;
  --slate:        #CBD5E1;
  --shadow-md:    0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  --shadow-lg:    0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg-page:      #FFFFFF;
  --bg-surface:   var(--slate-50);
  --text-primary: var(--navy-700);
  --surface:      #F7F5F2;
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --border:       #E2E0DC;
  --navy:         #1B2A4A;
  --slate:        #4A5568;
}

/* Hide toggle on mobile — put in nav drawer instead */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .theme-toggle { margin-right: 8px; }
}



/* Footer heading typography - h3 restyled to h4 size for semantic hierarchy */
.footer .footer-h,
footer .footer-h {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================
   FORCE NAVBAR NON-STICKY (User request: don't follow scroll)
   ============================================ */
.navbar,
nav.navbar,
header .navbar,
.navbar__inner,
header,
.site-header {
  position: static !important;
  top: auto !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  z-index: auto !important;
}