/* =============================================================
   AsianMatchHub - design system
   Sleek executive matchmaking / fintech-grade dating SaaS
   ============================================================= */

:root {
    /* Palette */
    --navy: #0A192F;
    --navy-800: #0E2340;
    --navy-700: #143054;
    --steel: #1E3A8A;
    --steel-soft: #C6D2EA;
    --emerald: #10B981;
    --emerald-dark: #0B8F64;
    --slate: #475569;
    --slate-light: #64748B;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --ivory: #FBF4E7;
    --ivory-deep: #F5EAD7;
    --gold: #C9A45C;
    --gold-light: #E4C88B;
    --gold-deep: #7A5A1E;
    --blush: #E9BFC6;
    --line: #E2E8F0;

    /* Typography */
    --font-head: 'Outfit', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Lexend', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

    --fs-hero: clamp(2.1rem, 1.35rem + 3.1vw, 3.6rem);
    --fs-h2: clamp(1.6rem, 1.15rem + 1.7vw, 2.4rem);
    --fs-h3: clamp(1.15rem, 1.02rem + 0.5vw, 1.35rem);
    --fs-body: clamp(1rem, 0.97rem + 0.14vw, 1.06rem);
    --fs-small: 0.9rem;

    /* Structure */
    --shell: 1240px;
    --radius: 6px;
    --radius-lg: 10px;
    --space-section: clamp(3.25rem, 2.2rem + 4vw, 6rem);
    --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.10);
    --shadow-soft: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.07);
    --header-bottom: 68px;
}

/* ============================================
   Base / safety net
   ============================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

img, video, iframe, embed, object, svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

[class*="grid"] > *, [class*="flex"] > * { min-width: 0; }

pre, code, .code-block, [class*="code"] { max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; }
pre code, .code-block code { display: block; min-width: 0; }

.table-wrapper, [class*="table-"] { max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; }

p, li, td, th { overflow-wrap: break-word; }

details { height: fit-content; }

:where(p, li, blockquote, figcaption, dd, .prose, .seo-text, article)
  a:not([class]) {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}

input, textarea, select { max-width: 100%; }

section { overflow: clip; }

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

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-body);
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: var(--slate);
    background: var(--white);
}

body.nav-lock { overflow: hidden; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.16;
    margin: 0 0 0.6em;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-hero); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }

p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1.1em; padding-left: 1.15rem; }

a { color: var(--steel); }
a:hover { color: var(--navy); }

:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--emerald);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.shell {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--shell);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: var(--emerald);
    color: #04231A;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ============================================
   Buttons
   ============================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn--gold { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold)); color: #2A1E06; }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #221803; }

.btn--emerald { background: var(--emerald); color: #04231A; }
.btn--emerald:hover { background: var(--emerald-dark); color: #FFFFFF; }

.btn--navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn--navy:hover { background: var(--navy-700); color: var(--white); }

.btn--outline { background: var(--white); color: var(--steel); border-color: var(--steel-soft); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy); }

.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: rgba(10,25,47,.28); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

.btn--ghost-light { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.btn--ghost-light:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); }

.btn--sm { min-height: 44px; padding: 0.55rem 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 0.95rem 2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }

.btn-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; }

/* ============================================
   Header
   ============================================ */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 90;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.28);
}

.site-header__inner {
    position: relative;
    max-width: var(--shell);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 0.7rem clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.site-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--white);
    min-height: 44px;
}
.site-brand__mark { display: inline-flex; }
.site-brand__text {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--white);
}
.site-brand:hover .site-brand__text { color: var(--gold-light); }

.nav-burger {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-burger__bar {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.nav-burger[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-burger__bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-burger[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-burger__bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-burger[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-burger__bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile drawer */
.primary-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-bottom);
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: auto;
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 1.25rem clamp(1rem, 5vw, 2rem) 3rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform .28s ease, opacity .22s ease, visibility .28s;
    z-index: 80;
}
.primary-nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.primary-nav__list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1.25rem; padding: 0; }
.primary-nav__list > li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10); }

.primary-nav__list > li > a,
.nav-dropdown__trigger {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
}
.primary-nav__list > li > a:hover,
.nav-dropdown__trigger:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.nav-dropdown__chevron {
    width: 9px; height: 9px;
    border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
    border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    transition: transform .2s ease;
    flex: none;
}
.nav-dropdown__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-dropdown__chevron { transform: rotate(-135deg); }

.nav-dropdown__panel { display: none; padding-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.nav-dropdown__panel.is-open { display: block; }

.nav-mega { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
.nav-mega__title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}
.nav-mega ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-mega a {
    display: block;
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-mega a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.header-actions { display: block; }
.header-actions .header-cta { width: 100%; }

/* ============================================
   Breadcrumbs
   ============================================ */
.breadcrumbs {
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 0.7rem 0;
}
.breadcrumbs__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem 0.55rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.breadcrumbs__item + .breadcrumbs__item::before {
    content: "›";
    margin-right: 0.55rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--steel); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--slate); }

/* ============================================
   Sections
   ============================================ */
.section { position: relative; padding: var(--space-section) 0; background: var(--white); }
.section--ivory { background: var(--ivory); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.section--navy h1, .section--navy h2, .section--navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section--navy a:not(.btn) { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--navy a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--white); }

.section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 1rem + 2.4vw, 2.75rem); max-width: 62ch; }
.section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head--left { text-align: left; }
.section-head__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
}
.section--navy .section-head__eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section-head__title { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.section-head__lead { margin: 0; color: inherit; }
.section--navy .section-head__lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 0.6rem + 1.4vw, 1.75rem); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

.prose > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: 1.6em; }

/* ============================================
   Ornaments - ribbon, knot, shield
   ============================================ */
.ribbon-flow {
    position: absolute;
    left: -2%;
    right: -2%;
    width: 104%;
    height: clamp(90px, 12vw, 170px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
.ribbon-flow--bottom { bottom: -1px; }
.ribbon-flow--top { top: -1px; transform: scaleY(-1); }
.ribbon-flow svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.ribbon-flow path { fill: none; stroke-linecap: round; }
.ribbon-flow__blush { stroke: var(--blush); stroke-width: 26; opacity: .38; }
.ribbon-flow__navy { stroke: var(--navy); stroke-width: 13; opacity: .85; }
.ribbon-flow__gold { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 9; opacity: .95; }
.ribbon-flow--light .ribbon-flow__navy { opacity: .55; }
.ribbon-flow--dark .ribbon-flow__navy { stroke: #06101F; opacity: .9; }
.ribbon-flow--dark .ribbon-flow__blush { opacity: .30; }

.knot-medallion {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: var(--medallion-size, 64px);
    height: var(--medallion-size, 64px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10,25,47,.18);
}
.knot-medallion svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.knot-medallion__ring { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.4; opacity: .55; fill: none; }
.knot-medallion__line { stroke: var(--gold-light); stroke-width: 2.2; fill: none; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.knot-medallion__line--alt { stroke: var(--gold); opacity: .8; }
.knot-medallion--ivory { background: var(--ivory-deep); }
.knot-medallion--ivory .knot-medallion__line { stroke: var(--navy); }
.knot-medallion--ivory .knot-medallion__ring { stroke: var(--steel); }

.shield-emblem {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: var(--shield-size, 112px);
    position: relative;
}
.shield-emblem::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -35%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,185,129,.22), transparent 68%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.shield-emblem svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.shield-emblem__body { fill: var(--navy); }
.shield-emblem__inner { fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.3; opacity: .75; }
.shield-emblem__check { fill: none; stroke: var(--emerald); stroke-width: 4; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

.knot-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto -60px -40px auto;
    width: clamp(180px, 24vw, 320px);
    opacity: .07;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image: url("/assets/958f67a7be69cada1439e05c2b28cca2.webp");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

/* ============================================
   Cards
   ============================================ */
.icon-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 1vw, 1.9rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    height: 100%;
}
.icon-card .knot-medallion { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.icon-card__title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; position: relative; padding-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.icon-card__title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 42px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--emerald);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.icon-card__text { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.icon-card__link { font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.94rem; }

.profile-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.profile-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10,25,47,.16); }
.profile-card__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; background: var(--ivory-deep); }
.profile-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 28%; display: block; }
.profile-card__body { padding: 1rem 1rem 1.15rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; flex: 1; }
.profile-card__name { font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0; }
.profile-card__meta { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--slate); }
.profile-card__tag {
    margin: 0.1rem 0 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--steel);
    background: #EEF3FC;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.profile-card__body .btn { margin-top: auto; }

.story-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
    height: 100%;
}
.story-card::after {
    content: "”";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.35rem; right: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: .45;
}
.story-card__photo {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2.1rem; left: 1.35rem;
    width: 84px; height: 84px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--ivory);
}
.story-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.story-card__quote { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }
.story-card__text { font-size: 0.97rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.story-card__meta { margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--slate-light); }

.link-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    height: 100%;
}
.link-card__title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.link-card__title a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
.link-card__title a:hover { color: var(--steel); text-decoration: underline; }
.link-card__text { font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.link-card__label { font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--steel); }

.article-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 96px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.article-card__media { display: block; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.article-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 96px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.article-card__title { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.article-card__title a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
.article-card__title a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.article-card__text { font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

.pill-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.05rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,92,.6);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    transition: background-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.pill-link:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #221803; border-color: var(--gold); }

.pill-cluster { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; position: relative; z-index: 3; }

/* ============================================
   Trust row
   ============================================ */
.trust-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
    padding: 0;
}
.trust-row__item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: inherit;
}
.trust-row__dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16,185,129,.18);
    flex: none;
}

/* ============================================
   Comparison table
   ============================================ */
.compare-wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--white);
}
.compare-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 640px; }
.compare-table__caption {
    caption-side: top;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--slate);
}
.compare-table th, .compare-table td {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
}
.compare-table thead th {
    background: var(--ivory-deep);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.compare-table thead th.is-brand { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.compare-table tbody th {
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--white);
    position: sticky;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 190px;
}
.compare-table td.is-brand { background: rgba(201,164,92,.10); }
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) th,
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background-color: #FCFBF7; }
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td.is-brand { background-color: rgba(201,164,92,.16); }

.mark { display: inline-flex; width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.mark--yes { color: var(--emerald); }
.mark--no { color: #A3A9B4; }
td.is-brand .mark--yes { color: var(--emerald-dark); }
.mark-text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--slate); }

/* ============================================
   FAQ accordion
   ============================================ */
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 0.65rem; align-items: start; }
.faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: #F6F7F9;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-item:nth-child(odd) { background: rgba(201,164,92,.16); border-color: rgba(201,164,92,.45); }
.faq-item[open] { background: var(--white); border-color: var(--steel-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.faq-item__q {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    list-style: none;
}
.faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item__chevron {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-right: 2px solid var(--navy);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--navy);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    transition: transform .2s ease;
    flex: none;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__chevron { transform: rotate(-135deg); }
.faq-item__a { padding: 0 1.15rem 1.1rem; }
.faq-item__a > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================
   Timeline
   ============================================ */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-top: 1rem; }
.timeline__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 22px;
    height: 90px;
    display: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.timeline__ribbon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.timeline__ribbon path { fill: none; stroke-linecap: round; }
.timeline__ribbon-glow { stroke: var(--blush); stroke-width: 16; opacity: .35; }
.timeline__ribbon-core { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 4; opacity: .95; }

.timeline__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.timeline__step { position: relative; padding-left: 4rem; }
.timeline__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0;
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    color: #2A1E06;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(201,164,92,.16);
}
.timeline__step::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 25px; top: 56px; bottom: -1.75rem;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201,164,92,.75), rgba(201,164,92,.05));
}
.timeline__step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.timeline__title { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.timeline__text { margin: 0; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.section--navy .timeline__text { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }

/* ============================================
   Info grid (legal / support pages)
   ============================================ */
.info-grid {
    margin: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
}
.info-grid__row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0.25rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.info-grid__row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.info-grid__row:nth-child(even) { background: #F7F9FC; }
.info-grid__label {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0;
}
.info-grid__value { margin: 0; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.info-grid__value > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================
   CTA band + newsletter
   ============================================ */
.cta-band {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-700) 100%);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    padding: clamp(2.75rem, 2rem + 3vw, 4.5rem) 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.cta-band__title { color: var(--white); }
.cta-band__text { max-width: 60ch; margin-inline: auto; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.cta-band__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; justify-content: center; }
.cta-band__knot { display: block; margin: 1.75rem auto 0; opacity: .8; }

.newsletter-form { display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; max-width: 620px; }
.newsletter-form__row { display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr); }
.newsletter-form__field { display: block; }
.newsletter-form__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.newsletter-form input {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--white);
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: #8A93A3; }
.newsletter-form input:focus-visible { border-color: var(--steel); }

/* ============================================
   Footer
   ============================================ */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 2.5vw, 4rem) 0 2rem;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
}
.site-footer__inner { max-width: var(--shell); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.25rem); }

.footer-grid { display: grid; gap: 2rem; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.footer-col__title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}
.footer-note { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.site-brand--footer { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }

.footer-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 40px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-links--compact a { min-height: 34px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

.footer-directory {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.footer-directory__grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.footer-directory__region {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}
.footer-knot { opacity: .75; }
.footer-copy { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.70); font-size: 0.88rem; }
.footer-bottom__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem 1.15rem;
    justify-content: center;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.footer-bottom__links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 0.86rem; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-bottom__links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============================================
   Hero primitives (page level)
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 4vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 3rem + 5vw, 7rem);
    isolation: isolate;
}
.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: -2;
}
.hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10,25,47,.96) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.86) 42%, rgba(10,25,47,.35) 72%, rgba(10,25,47,.20) 100%);
    z-index: -1;
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 3; display: grid; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; }
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); }
.hero__lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); max-width: 56ch; }
.hero__media img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ============================================
   Breakpoints
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .newsletter-form__row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .info-grid__row { grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 2fr); gap: 1rem; }
    .footer-bottom { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; align-items: center; justify-items: start; text-align: left; }
    .footer-bottom__links { justify-content: flex-end; }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .footer-directory__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .article-card { grid-template-columns: 130px minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .article-card__media img { height: 130px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

    .nav-burger { display: none; }

    .primary-nav {
        position: static;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        height: auto;
        padding: 0;
        background: transparent;
        overflow: visible;
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transition: none;
    }
    .primary-nav__list {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        margin: 0;
    }
    .primary-nav__list > li { border-bottom: 0; }
    .primary-nav__list > li > a,
    .nav-dropdown__trigger {
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
        font-size: 0.94rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
    }
    .nav-dropdown__panel {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 10px);
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--navy-800);
        border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,92,.35);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(4,12,24,.45);
        padding: 1.5rem;
        z-index: 95;
    }
    .nav-mega { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
    .nav-mega--blog { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); max-width: 720px; }
    .nav-mega a { min-height: 34px; padding: 0.15rem 0; }

    .header-actions { display: block; }
    .header-actions .header-cta { width: auto; }

    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.3fr 0.9fr; }
    .footer-directory__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

    .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); gap: 3rem; }

    .timeline__ribbon { display: block; }
    .timeline__list { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
    .timeline__step { padding-left: 0; padding-top: 5.5rem; text-align: left; }
    .timeline__node { left: 0; top: 0; }
    .timeline__step::before { display: none; }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .section-head--center { max-width: 68ch; }
}

/* ============================================
   Homepage - hero extras
   ============================================ */
.visually-anchor { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

.shell--narrow { max-width: 900px; }

.btn-row--center { justify-content: center; }

.hero--home { padding: clamp(2.75rem, 2rem + 4.5vw, 5.5rem) 0 clamp(4.5rem, 3rem + 6vw, 8rem); }
.hero__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
}
.hero__stats {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.75rem 0 1.4rem;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    max-width: 640px;
}
.hero__stat {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
}
.hero__stat-value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero__stat-label { display: block; font-size: 0.86rem; color: #E4EAF4; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--home .hero__bg { background-position: 70% center; }
    .hero--home .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,25,47,.93) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.82) 50%, rgba(10,25,47,.95) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Homepage - knot lattice background
   ============================================ */
.section--lattice { position: relative; }
.section--lattice::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(201,164,92,.22) 0 1px, transparent 1px 36px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(201,164,92,.22) 0 1px, transparent 1px 36px);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0) 22%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 82%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0) 22%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 82%);
}
.section--lattice > .shell { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.section-note {
    max-width: 72ch;
    margin: 1.75rem auto 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
}

/* ============================================
   Homepage - category directory
   ============================================ */
.section--categories { position: relative; }
.category-knot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 52%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 130%;
    height: auto;
    opacity: .42;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(233,191,198,.18));
}
.section--categories > .shell { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.categories-intro,
.categories-outro { max-width: 74ch; color: #DCE3EF; }
.categories-outro { margin-top: 2rem; }

.category-region { margin-bottom: 2.1rem; }
.category-region__title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.category-region__note { margin: 0 0 0.9rem; color: #DCE3EF; font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 70ch; }

/* ============================================
   Homepage - match quiz
   ============================================ */
.section--quiz {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy) 46%, var(--ivory) 46%, var(--ivory) 100%);
}
.section--quiz .section-head__title { color: var(--white); }
.section--quiz .section-head__eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--quiz .section-head__lead { color: #DCE3EF; }

.quiz {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(4,12,24,.28);
}
.quiz__inner {
    position: relative;
    margin: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,92,.75);
    outline: 1px solid rgba(201,164,92,.35);
    outline-offset: 4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.25rem);
}
.quiz__corner { position: absolute; width: 40px; height: 40px; opacity: .8; }
.quiz__corner--tl { top: 6px; left: 6px; }
.quiz__corner--br { bottom: 6px; right: 6px; }

.quiz__progress {
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ivory-deep);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.quiz__progress-bar {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    transition: width .3s ease;
}
.quiz__counter {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
}

.quiz__step { display: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; min-width: 0; }
.quiz__step.is-active { display: block; }
.quiz__question {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: var(--fs-h3);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.quiz__options { display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.quiz__option {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, background-color .2s ease;
}
.quiz__option:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: #FDFAF3; }
.quiz__option input { accent-color: var(--emerald); width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }
.quiz__option:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--emerald); background: rgba(16,185,129,.09); }
.quiz__option:focus-within { outline: 3px solid var(--emerald); outline-offset: 2px; }

.quiz__result-title { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.quiz__result-text { font-size: 0.98rem; }

.quiz__nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
    padding-top: 1.1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.quiz__nav[hidden], .quiz__counter[hidden] { display: none; }
.quiz__nav button[disabled] { opacity: 1; color: #9AA3B2; border-color: var(--line); cursor: not-allowed; }

/* ============================================
   Homepage - success stories
   ============================================ */
.stories-grid {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
.stories-bind {
    position: absolute;
    left: -6%;
    right: -6%;
    top: 45%;
    width: 112%;
    height: 180px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: .55;
}
.stories-grid > .story-card { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stories-note { max-width: 76ch; margin: 2.25rem auto 0; text-align: center; }

/* ============================================
   Profile card accent modifier (niche category pages)
   ============================================ */
.profile-card--accent { border-top: 3px solid var(--steel); }

/* ============================================
   Homepage - safety + comparison + closing
   ============================================ */
.safety-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.75rem; align-items: start; }
.safety-grid__emblem { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.safety-list { padding-left: 1.15rem; }
.safety-list li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }

.compare-intro { max-width: 76ch; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.steps-note { margin-top: 2rem; }

.section--newsletter { position: relative; background: var(--ivory); padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 3.5rem + 6vw, 8rem); }
.newsletter-copy { max-width: 68ch; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.newsletter-wrap { display: grid; justify-items: center; }
.newsletter-wrap .newsletter-form { width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
.newsletter-wrap .newsletter-form > .btn { justify-self: center; padding-inline: 2.75rem; }
.newsletter-knot { display: block; margin: 2rem auto 0; opacity: .85; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; }
    .safety-grid { grid-template-columns: 170px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem; }
    .safety-grid__emblem { justify-content: flex-start; padding-top: 0.35rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .quiz__inner { padding: 2.5rem 3rem; }
    .stories-grid { gap: 2.75rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   Category landing pages
   ============================================ */
.hero--category {
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 4vw, 4.5rem) 0 clamp(4.5rem, 3rem + 6vw, 8rem);
    background: radial-gradient(120% 90% at 78% 30%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0) 62%), var(--navy);
}
.hero--category::before,
.hero--category::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    width: clamp(56px, 9vw, 130px);
    height: 72%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 15px 8px at 22% 10%, rgba(233, 191, 198, 0.55), rgba(233, 191, 198, 0) 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 10px 6px at 72% 32%, rgba(233, 191, 198, 0.40), rgba(233, 191, 198, 0) 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 17px 9px at 34% 58%, rgba(233, 191, 198, 0.34), rgba(233, 191, 198, 0) 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 9px 6px at 78% 84%, rgba(233, 191, 198, 0.45), rgba(233, 191, 198, 0) 70%);
}
.hero--category::before { left: 0; }
.hero--category::after { right: 0; }

.hero-wave {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-wave svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.hero-wave path { fill: var(--ivory); }

.hero--singapore {
    background-image: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10,25,47,.95) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.78) 40%, rgba(10,25,47,.32) 70%, rgba(10,25,47,.18) 100%), url("/assets/bbac6c75a3a26f7cbbf03867f02fef43.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: right center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--singapore { background-position: 65% center; }
}

.hero--brunei {
    background-image: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10,25,47,.95) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.80) 42%, rgba(10,25,47,.35) 72%, rgba(10,25,47,.15) 100%), url("/assets/b463ce38dc9db8951f91d96abde5ddda.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: right center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--brunei { background-position: 70% center; }
}

.hero--timor {
    background-image: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10,25,47,.90) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.55) 45%, rgba(10,25,47,.15) 75%, rgba(10,25,47,.05) 100%), url("/assets/f5104e45a9c01c565b440a0db0c90e2b.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--timor { background-position: 65% center; }
}

.hero--kyrgyz {
    background-image: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10,25,47,.94) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.72) 44%, rgba(10,25,47,.30) 74%, rgba(10,25,47,.14) 100%), url("/assets/9ced2c1ad01845fd9566535eb21cf153.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--kyrgyz { background-position: 68% center; }
}

.hero--turkmen {
    background-image: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10,25,47,.94) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.70) 44%, rgba(10,25,47,.28) 74%, rgba(10,25,47,.12) 100%), url("/assets/ad11a3e91bc6e20d928e51f17857989b.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--turkmen { background-position: 68% center; }
}

.section-knot-margin {
    position: absolute;
    right: -50px;
    top: 6%;
    width: clamp(200px, 24vw, 340px);
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.07;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.profiles-wrap { position: relative; }
.profiles-bind {
    position: absolute;
    left: -6%;
    right: -6%;
    top: 38%;
    width: 112%;
    height: 220px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.profiles-wrap > .grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cat-hero-figure {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.cat-hero-figure__glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 8% -12% -6% -4%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(58% 52% at 42% 46%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.30), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0) 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cat-hero-figure__img {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: bottom center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.cat-hero-figure__img--contain {
    background-image: none !important;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: bottom center;
    display: block;
}

.cat-quote-mark { display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; opacity: .9; }
.cat-quote-mark svg { width: 48px; height: 36px; }

.cat-culture { position: relative; }
.cat-culture__knot {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.10;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.cat-culture > .shell { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.cat-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.cat-portrait {
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.75);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.09), 0 26px 55px rgba(4, 12, 24, 0.5);
    background: var(--navy-800);
}
.cat-portrait img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 22%;
}
.cat-split__body > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.cat-split__body h3 { color: var(--gold-light); }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .cat-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr); gap: 3rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   North Korean dating page - context & testimonial cards
   ============================================ */
.context-grid { align-items: start; }
.context-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--steel);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.context-card:nth-child(even) { background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.10); }
.context-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.context-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.testimonial-grid { align-items: start; }
.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px; left: 1.25rem;
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(10,25,47,.18);
}
.testimonial-card__quote { display: block; width: 44px; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.testimonial-card__quote svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.testimonial-card__text { font-size: 0.97rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.testimonial-card__meta { margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--slate-light); }

.story-card__photo--mark {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--navy);
}

@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .context-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .context-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* ============================================
   Blog article - East Asian romance dynamics
   ============================================ */
.hero--article { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 4vw, 4.25rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 3rem + 5vw, 6.5rem); }
.hero--article .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.hero--article .hero__copy { max-width: 52ch; }
.hero--article .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(96deg, rgba(10,25,47,.97) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.90) 34%, rgba(10,25,47,.48) 58%, rgba(10,25,47,.10) 100%);
}
.hero--article .hero__bg { background-position: center right; }

.article-meta {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #DCE3EF;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--article .hero__bg { background-position: 72% center; }
    .hero--article .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,25,47,.93) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.84) 55%, rgba(10,25,47,.95) 100%);
    }
}

/* Intro split + sidebar card */
.intro-split { display: grid; gap: 2rem; align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .intro-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.6fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); gap: 3rem; }
}

.side-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ivory-deep);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,92,.55);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.side-card__corner { position: absolute; width: 34px; height: 34px; opacity: .85; }
.side-card__corner--tl { top: 7px; left: 7px; }
.side-card__corner--br { bottom: 7px; right: 7px; }
.side-card__title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.side-card__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .6rem; }
.side-card__list a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: .55rem .9rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,164,92,.45);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: .95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.side-card__list a:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy); }
.side-card__note { margin: 1rem 0 0; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--slate); }

/* Country culture cards */
.culture-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 3.25rem 1.5rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    margin-top: 3.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .culture-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .culture-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .culture-grid--three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }

.culture-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--steel);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 3.9rem 1.3rem 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 100%;
}
.culture-card h3 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.culture-card p { font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }
.culture-card__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2.6rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    background: var(--ivory);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10,25,47,.22);
}
.culture-card__medallion img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 30%; display: block; }

/* Advice section */
.advice-split { display: grid; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .advice-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.75fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr); gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
}
.bridge-art { width: 100%; max-width: 340px; height: auto; display: block; margin-inline: auto; }
.advice-points { list-style: none; margin: 1.6rem 0 1.4rem; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.advice-point { display: flex; gap: .9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.advice-point__icon {
    flex: none;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,164,92,.14);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.advice-point__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.advice-point__body strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: .1rem;
}
.advice-point__body span { font-size: .95rem; color: #DCE3EF; }

/* Cultural notes grid */
.notes-grid {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .notes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.4rem 2.5rem; }
}
.note-item { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.note-item__body { font-size: .96rem; }
.note-item__body strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--navy); }

/* Related articles layout */
.related-layout { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: start; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .related-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); gap: 2rem; }
}
.related-stack { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }

/* Neutral comparison matrix on navy */
.section--navy .compare-wrap {
    border-color: rgba(201,164,92,.55);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(4,12,24,.42);
    background: var(--ivory);
}
.compare-wrap--neutral .compare-table thead th { background: var(--ivory-deep); }
.compare-wrap--neutral .compare-table thead th.is-brand { background: var(--steel); color: var(--white); }
.compare-wrap--neutral .compare-table td.is-brand { background-color: var(--white); }
.compare-wrap--neutral .compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td.is-brand { background-color: #FCFBF7; }

/* Conclusion CTA glow */
.cta-glow { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2rem; }
.cta-glow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -70% -18%;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(16,185,129,.30), rgba(16,185,129,0) 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-glow .btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Subscribe band */
.section--subscribe { position: relative; padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 3rem + 6vw, 7rem); }
.section--subscribe > .shell { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.section--subscribe .newsletter-form__label { color: #DCE3EF; }

/* ============================================
   Blog article - urban vs rural dating
   ============================================ */
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 3rem 1.5rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }

.value-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 3rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 100%;
}
.value-card__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    top: -1.9rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.value-card h3 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.value-card__photo {
    margin: 0.9rem 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.5);
}
.value-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

/* ============================================
   Blog article - expat capital dating
   ============================================ */
.city-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 3rem 1.5rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .city-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .city-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }

.city-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2.75rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 100%;
}
.city-card__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    top: -1.9rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.city-card__title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.city-card__text { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.city-card__bullet {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--steel);
}
.city-card__photo {
    margin-top: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.5);
}
.city-card__photo img { width: 100%; height: 190px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

.section--ribbon-close { position: relative; padding-top: clamp(4rem, 3rem + 4vw, 6rem); }
.section--ribbon-close > .shell { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

/* ============================================
   About page - hero, story, trust band
   ============================================ */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    padding: var(--space-section) 0;
    overflow: clip;
}
.about-hero__corner { position: absolute; width: 120px; height: 120px; opacity: .22; pointer-events: none; }
.about-hero__corner--tl { top: -18px; left: -18px; }
.about-hero__corner--br { bottom: -18px; right: -18px; }
.about-hero__inner { display: grid; gap: 2.25rem; align-items: center; }
.about-hero__copy h1 { color: var(--white); }
.about-hero__rule { display: block; width: 64px; height: 3px; background: var(--emerald); margin: 0.9rem 0 1.4rem; border-radius: 2px; }
.about-hero__copy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); max-width: 54ch; }
.about-hero__media { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.about-hero__frame {
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    background: var(--navy-800);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(4,12,24,.42);
}
.about-hero__frame img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 6 / 7; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 22%; }
.about-hero__frame--wide { max-width: 460px; }
.about-hero__frame--wide img { aspect-ratio: 7 / 5; object-position: center 30%; }

.about-story__grid { display: grid; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; }
.about-story__accent {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--steel);
    padding-left: 1.1rem;
}
.about-story__media {
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.about-story__media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 11 / 8; object-fit: cover; }

.trust-band {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    padding: var(--space-section) 0;
    overflow: clip;
}
.trust-band__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 140px;
    opacity: .16;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.trust-band__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; gap: 2.25rem; align-items: start; }
.trust-band__intro { text-align: center; }
.trust-band__intro h2 { color: var(--white); margin-top: 0.9rem; }
.trust-band__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    text-align: left;
}
.trust-band__list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.trust-band__list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0.5em;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--emerald);
}
.trust-band__info .info-grid { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--slate); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .about-story__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); gap: 3rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); gap: 3.5rem; }
    .about-hero__media { justify-content: flex-end; }
    .trust-band__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
    .trust-band__intro { text-align: left; }
}

/* ============================================
   Privacy Policy page - legal hero, accent, rights cards
   ============================================ */
.hero--legal {
    padding: clamp(2.25rem, 1.75rem + 3vw, 3.75rem) 0 clamp(2.75rem, 2rem + 3.5vw, 4.5rem);
    overflow: clip;
}
.hero--legal .hero__bg { background-position: center right; }
.hero--legal .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10,25,47,.97) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.90) 40%, rgba(10,25,47,.50) 68%, rgba(10,25,47,.22) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--legal .hero__bg { background-position: 72% center; }
    .hero--legal .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,25,47,.94) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,.86) 55%, rgba(10,25,47,.96) 100%);
    }
}
.hero__inner--legal { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.hero__inner--legal .hero__copy { max-width: 56ch; }
.legal-updated {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #DCE3EF;
    margin: -0.4rem 0 1.1rem;
}
.legal-jump { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }

.legal-accent {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--steel);
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
}
.legal-accent > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.rights-intro { max-width: 74ch; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.rights-grid { align-items: start; }

/* ============================================
   Terms & Conditions page - legal hero lattice, cards, obligations
   ============================================ */
.about-hero--lattice { position: relative; }
.about-hero__lattice {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
        repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(201,164,92,.16) 0 1px, transparent 1px 34px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(201,164,92,.16) 0 1px, transparent 1px 34px);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 85%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 85%);
    z-index: 0;
}
.about-hero--lattice .about-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.icon-card--legal {
    position: relative;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--emerald);
    overflow: visible;
}
.icon-card--legal .icon-card__corner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.obligation-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.obligation-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
}
.obligation-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.obligation-item h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.obligation-item p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }

.legal-contact { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.legal-contact__knot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0.06;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.legal-contact__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ============================================
   Cookie Policy page
   ============================================ */
.cookie-hero { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.cookie-hero__lattice,
.cookie-hero__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.cookie-hero__lattice { opacity: 0.14; }
.cookie-hero__ribbon { opacity: 0.5; }
.cookie-hero .about-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cookie-definition-panel {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.25rem);
    overflow: clip;
}
.cookie-definition-panel::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30,58,138,0) 0%, rgba(30,58,138,.55) 50%, rgba(30,58,138,0) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(30,58,138,.25);
}
.cookie-definition-panel > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.cookie-icon-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cookie-icon-badge svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.icon-card--necessary { border-top: 3px solid var(--emerald); }

.cookie-grid-wrap { position: relative; }
.cookie-grid-wrap__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%; top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: clamp(240px, 30vw, 380px);
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.06;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.cookie-grid-wrap .info-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cookie-contact {
    position: relative;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--emerald);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.35rem;
    overflow: clip;
}
.cookie-contact::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,25,47,.06), rgba(255,255,255,0) 65%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cookie-contact > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cookie-contact > :last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================
   Motion preferences
   ============================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    }
    .btn:hover, .profile-card:hover { transform: none; }
    .primary-nav { transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ page - hero, anchor chips, accordion groups
   ============================================ */
.hero--faq {
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 3.5vw, 4.25rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 2.25rem + 4vw, 5rem);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-700) 100%);
    overflow: clip;
}
.hero-corner-art {
    position: absolute;
    width: clamp(120px, 16vw, 200px);
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.16;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero-corner-art--tl { top: 0; left: 0; }
.hero-corner-art--br { bottom: 0; right: 0; }

.hero__inner--faq { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 760px; text-align: left; }
.hero__inner--faq .hero__eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.hero__inner--faq h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0; }
.hero__rule {
    display: block;
    width: 64px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--emerald);
    margin: 0.9rem 0 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.hero__inner--faq .hero__lead { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.hero__inner--faq .hero__lead a { color: var(--gold-light); }

.faq-anchor-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}
.faq-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--steel-soft);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.faq-chip:hover { background: var(--emerald); color: #04231A; border-color: var(--emerald); }

.faq-group { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.faq-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-group__title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--steel);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ page - scam warning band
   ============================================ */
.safety-band {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    padding: var(--space-section) 0;
    overflow: clip;
}
.safety-band__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
}
.safety-band__head h2 { color: var(--white); margin: 0; }
.safety-band__grid { display: grid; gap: 2rem; align-items: start; }
.safety-band__media {
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(4,12,24,.42);
}
.safety-band__media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 5 / 6; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 22%; }
.safety-band__content { position: relative; }
.safety-band__content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12% -8%;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(16,185,129,.22), rgba(16,185,129,0) 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.safety-band__content > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.safety-band__content > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.86); }
.safety-band__content > p a { color: var(--gold-light); }

.safety-notes {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
.safety-notes::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -15% -10%;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(16,185,129,.28), rgba(16,185,129,0) 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.safety-note-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border-color: rgba(201,164,92,.35);
}
.safety-note-card h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.safety-note-card .safety-list { margin: 0; }
.safety-note-card .safety-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.safety-list--warn li::before { background: var(--gold); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .safety-notes { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .safety-band__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); gap: 3rem; }
}