/*
Theme Name: AI Compared
Template: generatepress
Version: 2.0 - Editorial Redesign (v6)
Description: Clean, editorial design focused on trust and readability. No dark mode, no gradients, no glassmorphism.
Author: AI Compared
*/

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES - Design System
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  /* ── Primary Palette ── */
  --color-bg:          #FAFAF7;   /* Warm white page background */
  --color-text:        #111111;   /* Near-black primary text */
  --color-accent:      #E8553D;   /* Vermillion - CTAs, tags, highlights */
  --color-text-muted:  #666666;   /* Body copy secondary */
  --color-text-light:  #777777;   /* Excerpts, descriptions */
  --color-text-faint:  #999999;   /* Metadata, timestamps */
  --color-text-ghost:  #BBBBBB;   /* Tertiary labels, counters */
  --color-border:      #ECEAE4;   /* Card borders, dividers */
  --color-border-light:#E0DDD6;   /* Ruled lines, separators */
  --color-surface:     #FFFFFF;   /* Cards, inputs */
  --color-surface-alt: #F3F0EB;   /* Newsletter CTA bg, subtle emphasis */
  --color-dark:        #111111;   /* Dark sections (stats bar, footer) */
  --color-dark-muted:  rgba(255,255,255,0.4);  /* Text on dark backgrounds */

  /* ── Typography ── */
  --font-display:  'Fraunces', serif;
  --font-body:     'Libre Franklin', sans-serif;
  --font-mono:     'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* ── Spacing ── */
  --max-width:     1200px;
  --page-padding:  36px;

  /* ── Border Radius (sharp, not bubbly) ── */
  --radius-sm:     4px;
  --radius-md:     5px;
  --radius-lg:     6px;

  /* ── Transitions ── */
  --ease-out:      cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL RESET & BASE STYLES
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

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

::selection {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  background: var(--color-bg) !important;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

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

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   KILL ALL GENERATEPRESS DEFAULT BACKGROUNDS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.site,
.site-content,
.content-area,
main,
#primary,
#content,
.inside-article,
.inside-page-header,
.page-header,
.post-navigation,
.nav-links,
.site-main,
.paging-navigation,
.inside-content,
.generate-columns-container,
.one-container .site-content,
.separate-containers .inside-article,
.separate-containers .comments-area,
.separate-containers .page-header,
.separate-containers .paging-navigation,
.inside-right-sidebar,
.widget-area,
.sidebar,
aside,
.comments-area {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOMEPAGE: Full-Width Layout (Override GP Grid System)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Force full-width content on homepage — no sidebar column */
.aicompared-homepage #primary {
  width: 100% !important;
  float: none !important;
  grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
}

.aicompared-homepage .content-area {
  width: 100% !important;
  float: none !important;
}

/* Hide sidebar on homepage */
.aicompared-homepage #right-sidebar,
.aicompared-homepage .sidebar,
.aicompared-homepage .widget-area.is-right-sidebar {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Remove GP container padding/margin on homepage */
.aicompared-homepage .inside-article,
.one-container.aicompared-homepage .inside-article,
body.aicompared-homepage .inside-article {
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
}

.aicompared-homepage .entry-content,
body.aicompared-homepage .entry-content {
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  max-width: none !important;
}

.aicompared-homepage .site-content,
.one-container.aicompared-homepage .site-content,
body.aicompared-homepage .site-content {
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.aicompared-homepage .grid-container,
body.aicompared-homepage .grid-container {
  max-width: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Remove GP article/post wrappers */
.aicompared-homepage article,
body.aicompared-homepage article {
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* Remove page header on homepage */
.aicompared-homepage .page-header,
.aicompared-homepage .entry-header {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Kill WP block layout system on homepage content */
.aicompared-homepage .entry-content .is-layout-flex,
.aicompared-homepage .entry-content .is-layout-grid {
  display: block !important;
}

/* Ensure all homepage sections respect their own max-width */
.aicompared-homepage .entry-content > * {
  max-width: none !important;
}




/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.entry-title,
.entry-title a,
.page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.entry-title a {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.entry-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

h1 { font-size: 42px; font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; }
h6 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; }

p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}

.entry-content p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Metadata text (read time, date, author) */
.entry-meta,
.posted-on,
.byline,
.cat-links {
  font-family: var(--font-mono) !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  color: var(--color-text-faint) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.site-header,
.main-navigation {
  background: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.94) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}

/* Scrolled state */
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.98) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Logo */
.main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 24px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.main-title a {
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
}

.main-title a::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin-left: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Navigation links */
.main-navigation a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.main-navigation a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -3px;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.main-navigation a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Subscribe link (accent color) */
.main-navigation .menu-item-subscribe a {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.site-footer {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-dark);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 40px var(--page-padding) 18px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.footer-widgets-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.footer-widget-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-mono) !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-widget a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}

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

.site-info {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.copyright,
.site-info p {
  font-family: var(--font-mono) !important;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-ghost);
  margin: 0;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CARDS & COMPONENTS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Article cards */
.post,
article {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}

article:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Featured image */
.post-image img,
.featured-image img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

article:hover .post-image img,
article:hover .featured-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Buttons & CTAs */
.wp-block-button__link,
.button,
.read-more-button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 11px 28px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-bg) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-dark);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.wp-block-button__link:hover,
.button:hover,
.read-more-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* Tags / Category pills */
.cat-links a,
.tags-links a,
.badge,
.pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.cat-links a:hover,
.tags-links a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Accent tag (vermillion) */
.tag-accent,
.badge-accent {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ARTICLE / SINGLE POST PAGE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.single .entry-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.single .entry-title {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.single .entry-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.single .entry-meta > * {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-ghost);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Comparison tables */
.comparison-table,
table.comparison {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 32px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.comparison-table th,
table.comparison th {
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comparison-table td,
table.comparison td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.comparison-table tr:last-child td,
table.comparison tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Checkmarks, X's, warnings in tables */
.comparison-check { color: #2ecc71; font-weight: 700; }
.comparison-x { color: #e74c3c; font-weight: 700; }
.comparison-warning { color: #f39c12; font-weight: 700; }

/* Winner verdict box */
.verdict-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.verdict-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Blockquotes */
blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 20px 28px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Code blocks */
pre, code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

pre {
  padding: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOMEPAGE SECTIONS (if using custom front-page.php)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Hero section */
.hero-section {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 100px var(--page-padding) 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-trust-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 68px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 0.98;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
}

.hero-headline strong {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-headline .period {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-subhead {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

/* Comparison widget */
.comparison-widget {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.comparison-widget-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.comparison-widget-inputs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

.comparison-widget select {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.comparison-widget select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  outline: none;
}

.comparison-widget .vs-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comparison-widget button {
  padding: 12px 22px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.comparison-widget button:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .footer-widgets-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 44px;
  }
  
  h1 { font-size: 36px; }
  h2 { font-size: 28px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  :root {
    --page-padding: 20px;
  }
  
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
  
  .footer-widgets-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .site-info {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  h2 { font-size: 24px; }
  
  .comparison-widget-inputs {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .comparison-widget .vs-label {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.text-accent { color: var(--color-accent) !important; }
.text-muted { color: var(--color-text-muted) !important; }
.text-faint { color: var(--color-text-faint) !important; }

.font-display { font-family: var(--font-display) !important; }
.font-body { font-family: var(--font-body) !important; }
.font-mono { font-family: var(--font-mono) !important; }

.bg-dark {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.max-width-content {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CRITICAL: ANTI-PATTERN OVERRIDES
   These ensure NO old design leaks through
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Kill all gradients */
*[style*="gradient"] {
  background: var(--color-surface) !important;
}

/* Kill all glassmorphism */
*[style*="backdrop-filter"],
*[style*="blur"] {
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

/* Force border-radius to max 6px */
*[style*="border-radius"] {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
}

/* Override WP core pill buttons */
.wp-block-button__link {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
}

/* Kill purple/teal colors */
.has-primary-background-color,
.has-accent-background-color {
  background: var(--color-surface) !important;
}

.has-primary-color,
.has-accent-color {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

/* NO EMOJIS (hide them if they appear) */
.emoji {
  display: none !important;
}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOMEPAGE SECTIONS - v6 Editorial Redesign
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── FEATURED COMPARISON SECTION ── */
.featured-comparison-section {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 52px auto 0;
  padding: 0 var(--page-padding);
}

.section-label-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-label-accent {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.section-divider {
  height: 1px;
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--color-border-light);
}

.featured-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  min-height: 380px;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}

.featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.featured-image-wrapper {
  width: 48%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

.featured-card:hover .featured-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-vs-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
}

.vs-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 12px 18px;
}

.vs-pill .tool-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.vs-pill .vs-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.featured-content {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.featured-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.meta-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.meta-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #DDD;
}

.meta-time,
.meta-readers {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-ghost);
}

.featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.featured-teaser {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.featured-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 11px 28px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-bg) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-dark);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.featured-card:hover .featured-cta {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff !important;
}


/* ── CATEGORY STRIP ── */
.category-strip-section {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  padding: 0 var(--page-padding);
}

.category-strip-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.category-strip-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.view-all-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.view-all-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.category-strip-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.category-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.category-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.chip-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #DDD;
  width: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.chip-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.chip-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.chip-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}

.chip-name {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.chip-badge-hot {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.chip-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--color-text-ghost);
}


/* ── TRENDING COMPARISONS GRID ── */
.trending-section {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 52px auto 0;
  padding: 0 var(--page-padding);
}

.trending-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.trending-header-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.section-title-large {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.trending-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.comparison-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.comparison-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.card-image-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 175px;
  position: relative;
}

.card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

.comparison-card:hover .card-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-vs-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
}

.pill-tool {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

.pill-vs {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.card-badge-trending {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.card-content {
  padding: 18px 20px 22px;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.card-teaser {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.card-readers {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-ghost);
}

.card-cta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.comparison-card:hover .card-cta {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
}


/* ── STATS BAR ── */
.stats-bar {
  margin: 52px 0 0;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  padding: 0 var(--page-padding);
}

.stats-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
}

.stat {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.stat:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}


/* ── NEWSLETTER CTA ── */
.newsletter-section {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 52px auto 0;
  padding: 0 var(--page-padding);
}

.newsletter-content {
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid #E8E4DC;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.newsletter-subtitle {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.newsletter-button {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.newsletter-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.newsletter-disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}


/* ── RESPONSIVE - HOMEPAGE SECTIONS ── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .featured-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .featured-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }
  
  .trending-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .stats-container {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  
  .stat {
    flex: 1 1 45%;
  }
  
  .newsletter-content {
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }
  
  .newsletter-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .stats-container {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  
  .stat {
    flex: 1 1 45%;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  }
  
  .stat:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  
  .stat:nth-child(n+3) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  
  .trending-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ARTICLE / SINGLE POST TEMPLATE - v6 Editorial Redesign
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── ARTICLE CONTAINER ── */
.single .site-content {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px var(--page-padding) 80px;
}

.single .content-area {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── BREADCRUMBS ── */
.breadcrumbs,
.breadcrumb-trail,
nav.rank-math-breadcrumb {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-ghost);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.breadcrumbs a,
.breadcrumb-trail a {
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover,
.breadcrumb-trail a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ── ARTICLE HEADER ── */
.single .entry-header {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.single .entry-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.single .entry-meta > * {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.single .cat-links a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.single .cat-links a:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.single .entry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

/* Add reading time estimate if available */
.reading-time {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}

/* Reader count */
.post-views {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}

/* ── FEATURED IMAGE ── */
.single .post-image,
.single .featured-image {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.single .post-image img,
.single .featured-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ── ARTICLE CONTENT ── */
.single .entry-content {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.single .entry-content > * + * {
  margin-top: 1.5em;
}

.single .entry-content p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}

.single .entry-content p:first-of-type {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Headings in articles */
.single .entry-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-top: 2.5em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75em;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.single .entry-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-top: 2em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75em;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.single .entry-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-top: 1.75em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

/* Links in content */
.single .entry-content a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.single .entry-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* Lists */
.single .entry-content ul,
.single .entry-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.5em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}

.single .entry-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75em;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.single .entry-content ul li {
  list-style-type: disc;
}

.single .entry-content ol li {
  list-style-type: decimal;
}

/* ── COMPARISON TABLES ── */
.single .entry-content table,
.comparison-table,
table.wp-block-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 32px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.single .entry-content table th,
.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.single .entry-content table td,
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.single .entry-content table tr:last-child td,
.comparison-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Checkmarks, X's, warnings in tables */
.comparison-check,
.table-check {
  color: #2ecc71;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.comparison-x,
.table-x {
  color: #e74c3c;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.comparison-warning,
.table-warning {
  color: #f39c12;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* ── VERDICT / WINNER BOX ── */
.verdict-box,
.winner-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.verdict-box h3,
.winner-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.verdict-box p,
.winner-box p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── BLOCKQUOTES / PULL QUOTES ── */
.single .entry-content blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.single .entry-content blockquote p {
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
  margin: 0;
}

.single .entry-content blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ── CODE BLOCKS ── */
.single .entry-content pre,
.single .entry-content code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.single .entry-content code {
  padding: 2px 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.single .entry-content pre {
  padding: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.single .entry-content pre code {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ── AFFILIATE CTA BUTTONS ── */
.affiliate-cta,
.wp-block-button.is-style-affiliate {
  margin: 32px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.affiliate-cta a,
.wp-block-button.is-style-affiliate .wp-block-button__link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.affiliate-cta a:hover,
.wp-block-button.is-style-affiliate .wp-block-button__link:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232, 85, 61, 0.3);
}

/* ── TABLE OF CONTENTS (if plugin installed) ── */
.toc,
.table-of-contents,
.ez-toc-container {
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.toc-title,
.ez-toc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.toc ul,
.ez-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.toc li,
.ez-toc-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.toc a,
.ez-toc-list a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.toc a:hover,
.ez-toc-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ── AUTHOR BIO ── */
.author-bio,
.author-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.author-bio-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-bio-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.author-bio-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.author-bio-content .author-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.author-bio-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── RELATED ARTICLES ── */
.related-articles,
.related-posts {
  margin-top: 80px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.related-articles-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.related-articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.related-article-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.related-article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.related-article-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.related-article-content {
  padding: 16px 18px;
}

.related-article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.related-article-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE - ARTICLE TEMPLATE ── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .single .entry-title {
    font-size: 38px;
  }
  
  .single .entry-content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  
  .single .entry-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  
  .related-articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .single .site-content {
    padding: 40px var(--page-padding) 60px;
  }
  
  .single .entry-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
  
  .single .entry-content {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
  
  .single .entry-content h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  
  .single .entry-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  
  .author-bio {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .author-bio-avatar {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* ── TABLE OF CONTENTS (Sticky Sidebar for Desktop) ── */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .has-toc .site-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
  }
  
  .has-toc .content-area {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 720px 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    max-width: none;
  }
  
  .has-toc .toc {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REVIEWS + MOST READ SIDEBAR (Phase 2.6)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.reviews-sidebar-section {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 52px var(--page-padding) 0;
}

.aside-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.section-header-inline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title-medium {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Review Cards */
.review-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: padding-left 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  text-decoration: none;
  align-items: center;
}

.review-card:hover {
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.review-card:hover .review-title {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.review-card:hover .review-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.review-thumb-wrapper {
  width: 110px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}

.review-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.review-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.meta-dot {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--color-text-ghost);
}

.review-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.review-teaser {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-faint);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Most Read Card */
.most-read-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 4px 20px;
}

.most-read-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr auto auto;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: padding-left 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.most-read-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.most-read-row:hover {
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.most-read-row:hover .most-read-title {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.most-read-rank {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-border);
}

.most-read-rank.rank-top {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.most-read-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: color 0.3s;
  margin: 0;
}

.most-read-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--color-text-ghost);
}

.most-read-readers {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-ghost);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.most-read-arrow {
  color: var(--color-border);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Newsletter Inline CTA */
.newsletter-inline-cta {
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid #E8E4DC;
}

.newsletter-inline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.newsletter-inline-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.newsletter-inline-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.newsletter-inline-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid #DDD8D0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-surface);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.newsletter-inline-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.newsletter-inline-button {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.newsletter-inline-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BOTTOM CTA SECTION (Phase 2.7)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.bottom-cta-section {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px var(--page-padding);
}

.bottom-cta-card {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 44px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.bottom-cta-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.03;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 0, #fff 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 60px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, #fff 0, #fff 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 60px);
}

.bottom-cta-content {
  position: relative;
}

.bottom-cta-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.period-light {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.bottom-cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.bottom-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bottom-cta-button {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}

.bottom-cta-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS (Phase 3.1)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.reveal-section,
.reveal-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-section.revealed,
.reveal-item.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger children delays */
.reveal-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.reveal-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.reveal-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.reveal-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.reveal-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.reveal-item:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.reveal-item:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.42s; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE - NEW SECTIONS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .aside-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .bottom-cta-headline {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .review-thumb-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 60px;
  }
  
  .review-title {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  
  .bottom-cta-card {
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }
  
  .bottom-cta-headline {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  
  .bottom-cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  
  .newsletter-inline-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .most-read-row {
    grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr auto;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .most-read-readers {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .most-read-title {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUG FIXES: wpautop damage prevention + layout hardening
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Kill any stray <p> and <br> tags injected by wpautop inside layout containers */
.trending-grid > p,
.trending-grid > br,
.category-strip-scroll > p,
.category-strip-scroll > br,
.aside-layout > p,
.aside-layout > br,
.stats-container > p,
.stats-container > br,
.featured-card > p,
.featured-card > br,
.card-vs-pill > br,
.vs-pill > br,
.featured-meta > br,
.chip-content > br,
.chip-label > br,
.most-read-card > p,
.most-read-card > br,
.most-read-row > br,
.comparison-card > p,
.bottom-cta-buttons > p,
.bottom-cta-buttons > br,
.card-image-wrapper > p,
.card-content > br,
.review-card > br,
.review-content > br,
.review-meta > br,
.entry-content > br {
  display: none !important;
}

/* BUG 1 FIX: Force 3-column grid on trending cards */
.trending-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
}

/* BUG 2 FIX: Ensure chip numbers render with correct font */
.chip-number {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  color: #DDD !important;
  width: 28px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

/* BUG 3 FIX: Force stats bar text to be visible */
.stats-bar {
  margin: 52px 0 0 !important;
  background: #111111 !important;
  padding: 0 36px !important;
}

.stats-container {
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
}

.stat {
  flex: 1 !important;
  padding: 32px 20px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
}

.stat:last-child {
  border-right: none !important;
}

.stat-number,
p.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-size: 38px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px !important;
  margin: 0 0 2px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.stat-label,
p.stat-label {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

/* BUG 4 FIX: Force aside-layout to be 2-column grid */
.aside-layout {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr !important;
  gap: 48px !important;
}

.reviews-column,
.most-read-column {
  min-width: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* BUG 5 FIX: Ensure most-read titles have room to breathe */
.most-read-row {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr auto auto !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 14px 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ECEAE4 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.most-read-content {
  min-width: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.most-read-title {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  word-wrap: break-word !important;
  overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
}

/* BUG 6 FIX: Ensure review thumbnails display properly */
.review-card {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.review-thumb-wrapper {
  width: 110px !important;
  height: 80px !important;
  border-radius: 5px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.review-thumb {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.review-content {
  flex: 1 !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
}

/* Override generic p styles inside custom sections */
.stat p,
.stats-bar p,
.stats-container p {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.card-teaser,
p.card-teaser {
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  color: #777777 !important;
}

.featured-teaser,
p.featured-teaser {
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  color: #777777 !important;
}

.review-teaser,
p.review-teaser {
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: #999999 !important;
}

/* Responsive overrides with !important */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .trending-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  
  .aside-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  .stats-container {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  }
  
  .stat {
    flex: 1 1 45% !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .trending-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  .stats-container {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  }
  
  .stat {
    flex: 1 1 45% !important;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  }
  
  .stat:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none !important;
  }
  
  .stat:nth-child(n+3) {
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUG 1 FIX: Branded Logo Header
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Hide any default site title / tagline rendering */
.main-title,
.site-title,
.site-description,
p.site-title,
p.site-description,
.site-branding-container .site-description {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Brand logo */
.aicompared-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
  gap: 1px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.brand-ai {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif !important;
  font-size: 24px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  color: #111 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.brand-compared {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif !important;
  font-size: 24px !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  color: #E8553D !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.brand-dot {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: 5px !important;
  height: 5px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #E8553D !important;
  margin-left: 2px !important;
  margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  vertical-align: baseline !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUG 2 FIX: Force dark CTA text visibility via CSS nuclear option
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.bottom-cta-card .bottom-cta-headline,
.bottom-cta-card .bottom-cta-headline *,
.bottom-cta-card h2,
h2.bottom-cta-headline {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.bottom-cta-card .bottom-cta-subtitle,
.bottom-cta-card .bottom-cta-subtitle *,
.bottom-cta-card p.bottom-cta-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;
}

.bottom-cta-card .bottom-cta-button,
.bottom-cta-card a.bottom-cta-button,
.bottom-cta-buttons a,
.bottom-cta-buttons .bottom-cta-button {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
}

.bottom-cta-card .bottom-cta-button:hover,
.bottom-cta-card a.bottom-cta-button:hover,
.bottom-cta-buttons a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REFINEMENT 1: Logo/header padding
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Ensure header inner container has comfortable padding */
.site-header .inside-header,
.site-header .inside-header.grid-container {
  padding-left: 36px !important;
  padding-right: 36px !important;
  padding-top: 14px !important;
  padding-bottom: 14px !important;
}

/* Navigation container should match */
.main-navigation .inside-navigation,
.main-navigation .inside-navigation.grid-container {
  padding-left: 36px !important;
  padding-right: 36px !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REFINEMENT 2: Newsletter disclaimer text styling
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.newsletter-disclaimer,
p.newsletter-disclaimer {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  color: #BBB !important;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

/* Fix: "?" in dark CTA should be orange/vermillion */
.bottom-cta-card .bottom-cta-headline .period-light,
.bottom-cta-card .bottom-cta-headline span.period-light,
.bottom-cta-headline .period-light,
span.period-light {
  color: #E8553D !important;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif !important;
  font-size: 48px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.bottom-cta-headline,
h2.bottom-cta-headline {
  font-size: 48px !important;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif !important;
}