/* ==========================================================================
   DARAZPLAY BANGLADESH — MODERN LUXURY GAMING DESIGN SYSTEM
   Governed by gambling-website-ui-ux-designer skill
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Palette: Sleek Dark Obsidian with Emerald & Gold Accents */
  --bg-base: #060c18;
  --bg-surface: #0b1528;
  --bg-card: #101e38;
  --bg-card-hover: #16284a;
  --bg-elevated: #1a3058;
  --bg-glass: rgba(11, 21, 40, 0.85);

  --color-primary: #00e599;
  --color-primary-glow: rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.3);
  --color-primary-dark: #00b377;
  
  --color-accent: #ff9f1c;
  --color-accent-glow: rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.3);
  
  --color-danger: #ef4444;
  --color-info: #38bdf8;

  --text-main: #f8fafc;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --text-subtle: #64748b;

  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --border-glow: rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.35);

  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.2);

  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --container-max: 1240px;
  --header-height: 72px;
  --mobile-nav-height: 64px;
}

/* Reset & Base Styles */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-base);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Background Ambient Glows */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 100px;
  left: -150px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: #38efac;
  text-decoration: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.85rem); margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; color: #fff; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.35rem); margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; color: #e2e8f0; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

ul, ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Layout Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP NOTIFICATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-notice-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #091322 0%, #112340 50%, #091322 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
}

.notice-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.notice-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.notice-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-primary);
  animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.notice-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.notice-link {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.notice-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  z-index: 100;
  height: var(--header-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-logo img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.site-logo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Button System */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #060c18;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #26f0aa 0%, #00c986 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #060c18;
}

.btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffa726 0%, #f57c00 100%);
  color: #060c18;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.35);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb74d 0%, #fb8c00 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #060c18;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO BANNER COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-banner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1c34 0%, #152748 60%, #0d192f 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-glow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-banner-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.4);
  color: #ffb74d;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e2e8f0 60%, #94a3b8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-trust-icon {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-featured-image {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  object-fit: cover;
  max-height: 380px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED IMAGE DISPLAY (PAGE-LEVEL STANDARDS)
   No caption beneath featured images per user instruction
   ========================================================================== */
.page-featured-banner {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.page-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3x2 PLACECARD GRID SYSTEM WITH PAGINATION
   Constraint: strictly 3 columns x 2 rows (6 cards per page)
   ========================================================================== */
.grid-section {
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.section-tag {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

.grid-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-tab-btn {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.filter-tab-btn:hover, .filter-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #060c18;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.3);
}

/* Strictly 3x2 Grid Box */
.placecard-grid-3x2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.placecard {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.placecard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.15);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.placecard-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #091322;
}

.placecard-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.placecard:hover .placecard-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.placecard-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.placecard-badge-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.5);
}

.placecard-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.placecard-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.placecard-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.placecard-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.placecard-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.placecard-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.placecard-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.placecard-link-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  gap: 7px;
}

/* Pagination Controls */
.pagination-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.page-btn {
  min-width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0 12px;
}

.page-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-card);
  color: #fff;
}

.page-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #060c18;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.35);
}

.page-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNERS & PAYMENT BADGES MARQUEE
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip-section {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(11, 21, 40, 0.4);
}

.trust-strip-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.trust-strip-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.trust-badge-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.trust-badge-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE / CONTENT BODY STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.article-container {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 4rem;
}

.article-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.article-main {
  min-width: 0;
}

.article-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
  align-self: start;
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.toc-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.toc-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.toc-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Contextual In-Article Images */
.contextual-image-wrap {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.contextual-image {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.contextual-caption {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(11, 21, 40, 0.7);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Tables & Card Boxes */
.table-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 1rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-align: left;
}

th {
  background: #132442;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

td {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.05);
}

/* Rule / Process / Guidelines Card Box */
.table-card-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b32 0%, #132546 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.table-card-box.security-alert {
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.table-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.table-card-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

.table-card-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.rule-step-list {
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: rule-counter;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.rule-step-list > li {
  counter-increment: rule-counter;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.rule-step-list > li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.rule-step-list > li::before {
  content: counter(rule-counter);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.table-card-box.security-alert .rule-step-list > li::before {
  background: rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Blockquotes / Callout Alerts */
blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.06);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

blockquote p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   E-E-A-T AUTHOR TRUST BLOCK
   ========================================================================== */
.author-trust-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1c34 0%, #152748 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-meta {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.author-role-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCORDION FAQ COMPONENT (5+ FAQs)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

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

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #040812;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.footer-compliance-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.age-badge-18 {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-danger);
  color: var(--color-danger);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.compliance-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY MOBILE BOTTOM NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-bottom-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--mobile-nav-height);
  background: rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  z-index: 999;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
}

.mobile-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-item.active, .mobile-nav-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.mobile-nav-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .hero-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .hero-ctas {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-badges-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .placecard-grid-3x2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .article-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .article-sidebar {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCANNABLE CONTENT COMPONENTS (CAROUSEL, GALLERY, METRICS, PROS/CONS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Quick Takeaways / Key Metrics Summary Box */
.key-takeaways-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1c34 0%, #152748 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.takeaways-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.takeaways-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.takeaway-metric-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.metric-item {
  background: rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.metric-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.metric-val-accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* 2. Interactive Interactive Carousel */
.carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.carousel-nav-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.carousel-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #060c18;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.4);
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-primary) var(--bg-surface);
}

.carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}

.carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.carousel-card {
  flex: 0 0 280px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.carousel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.carousel-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.carousel-card-body {
  padding: 1rem;
}

.carousel-card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.carousel-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 3. Media Gallery Showcase */
.gallery-section {
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

.media-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.2);
}

.gallery-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(6, 12, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.gallery-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 4. Pros & Cons Breakdown */
.pros-cons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.pro-con-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pros-box {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.35);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.cons-box {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.35);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.pro-con-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.pros-box .pro-con-title { color: var(--color-primary); }
.cons-box .pro-con-title { color: var(--color-accent); }

.pro-con-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.pro-con-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pros-box .pro-con-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.cons-box .pro-con-list li::before {
  content: '⚠';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* 5. Step-by-Step Timeline / Workflow Cards */
.workflow-section {
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

.workflow-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

.step-num-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #00b377 100%);
  color: #060c18;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 229, 153, 0.35);
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* 6. Caution / Security Callout Alert Banner */
.callout-alert-box {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.04) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.callout-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.callout-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.callout-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for scannable elements */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .takeaway-metric-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .takeaway-metric-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .media-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .workflow-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}