:root{
  --paper:#FFFFFF;
  --ink:#111111;
  --body:#3A3A3A;
  --muted:#6B6B6B;
  --night:#141414;
  --linen:#F5F4F1;
  --rule:#E5E5E5;
  --moss:#3F5C4E;
  --radius:3px;
  --container:1180px;
  --font-head:"Inter Tight","Inter",system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-body:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--body);background:var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--ink);outline-offset:3px}

.container{width:min(var(--container),92%);margin:0 auto}

h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--font-head);
  color:var(--ink);
  letter-spacing:-0.025em;
  line-height:1.05;
}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.6vw,4.6rem);font-weight:800}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.8vw,3rem);font-weight:700}
h3{font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.15}
h4{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-0.01em}
p{margin:0}
.lead{font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--body);max-width:56ch}
.muted{color:var(--muted)}
.small{font-size:.92rem}

/* Buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding:14px 24px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-weight:500;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:background .15s,border-color .15s,color .15s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:#2a2a2a;border-color:#2a2a2a}
.btn-secondary{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--rule)}
.btn-secondary:hover{background:var(--linen);border-color:#cfcfcf}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.btn-sm{padding:11px 18px;font-size:.92rem}

/* Header */
.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
  background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);
}
.site-header .container{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;align-items:center;height:64px;gap:20px;
}
.brand{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:1.35rem;letter-spacing:-0.03em;color:var(--ink)}
.nav{display:flex;gap:28px;justify-self:center}
.nav a{font-weight:500;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);padding:6px 0;border-bottom:2px solid transparent}
.nav a:hover,.nav a.is-active{border-bottom-color:var(--ink)}
.header-cta{justify-self:end;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px}
.header-cta .login{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.menu-btn{display:none;background:none;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius);width:42px;height:42px;justify-self:end}
.menu-btn span{display:block;width:18px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);margin:4px auto}

/* Sections */
.section{padding:96px 0}
.section-tight{padding:72px 0}
.night{background:var(--night);color:#d4d4d4}
.night h1,.night h2,.night h3,.night h4{color:#fff}
.night .lead{color:#c9c9c9}
.night .muted{color:#9a9a9a}
.linen{background:var(--linen)}
.moss{background:var(--moss);color:#fff}
.moss h2{color:#fff}
.moss p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}

.section-head{max-width:64ch;margin-bottom:48px}
.section-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
.section-head p{margin-top:16px}
.section-head .btn{margin-top:24px}

/* Hero */
.hero{padding:96px 0 80px}
.hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.hero h1{max-width:12ch}
.hero .lead{margin-top:24px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:32px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.stats{display:flex;gap:40px;margin-top:44px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.stat strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.55rem;letter-spacing:-0.03em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
.stat span{display:block;margin-top:6px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}

/* Centered hero with search */
.hero-center{text-align:center}
.hero-center h1{max-width:16ch;margin:0 auto}
.hero-center .lead{margin:24px auto 0;max-width:58ch}
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0)}
.search{position:relative;display:flex;gap:8px;max-width:640px;margin:36px auto 0}
.search input{flex:1;min-width:0;font:inherit;font-size:1rem;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius);background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.search input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--ink)}
.search input::placeholder{color:#9a9a9a}
.search-drop{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:0;right:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.08);text-align:left;z-index:20;overflow:hidden}
.drop-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px 1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--linen)}
.drop-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.drop-row:hover{background:var(--linen)}
.drop-row img{width:auto;max-width:110px}
.drop-name{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.25}
.drop-name small{font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem}
.drop-links{display:flex;gap:6px}
.drop-links a{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:5px 10px;border-radius:var(--radius);background:#fff}
.drop-links a:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}
.drop-empty{padding:14px 16px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:8px;max-width:820px;margin:18px auto 0}
.chips a,.chips button{display:inline-block;font:inherit;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:8px 14px;cursor:pointer;transition:background .15s,color .15s,border-color .15s}
.chips a:hover,.chips button:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}
.stats.center{justify-content:center}

/* Comparison mockup (used on Work with me) */
.mock-frame{background:var(--linen);padding:40px;border:1px solid var(--rule)}
.mock-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden}
.mock-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr;padding:18px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);align-items:center}
.mock-head img{height:20px;width:auto;justify-self:center}
.mock-head .mock-title{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-size:.95rem}
.mock-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr;padding:14px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:.9rem;align-items:center}
.mock-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.mock-row .k{color:var(--muted)}
.mock-row .v{color:var(--ink);text-align:center;font-weight:500}
.mock-verdict{background:var(--night);color:#fff;padding:16px 22px;font-size:.92rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.mock-verdict strong{font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:-0.01em}

/* Logo grid */
.logo-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:14px}
.logo-tile{background:var(--linen);border:1px solid var(--rule);height:88px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:0 18px}
.logo-tile img{width:auto;max-width:100%}

/* Dark feature cards */
.dark-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.dark-card{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);padding:32px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;min-height:280px}
.dark-card p{flex:1;color:#bdbdbd}
.dark-card .btn{align-self:flex-start}

/* Content cards */
.card-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.card-grid.two{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.card{border:1px solid var(--rule);background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.card:hover{border-color:#bcbcbc}
.card-thumb{background:var(--linen);height:180px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);position:relative}
.card-thumb img{width:auto}
.card-thumb .tag{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:var(--radius)}
.card-body{padding:22px 24px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex:1}
.card-body h3{font-size:1.2rem}
.card-body p{font-size:.96rem;flex:1}
.card-meta{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:4px}

/* Comparison pair thumb */
.pair{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px}
.pair img{height:22px;width:auto}
.pair .vs{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}

/* Deals rows */
.deal-list{border:1px solid var(--rule)}
.deal-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:24px;padding:22px 26px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.deal-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.deal-row img{width:auto}
.deal-row .offer{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.deal-row .note{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;margin-top:4px}
.deal-row .code,.deal-card .code{display:inline-block;margin-left:6px;padding:2px 8px;border:1px dashed #bdbdbd;border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink)}

/* Deals page grid */
.deal-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.deal-card{border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;background:#fff}
.deal-card .cat{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.deal-card .logo{height:40px;display:flex;align-items:center}
.deal-card .logo img{width:auto;max-width:190px}
.deal-card .offer{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.35;flex:1}
.deal-card .btn{align-self:stretch}

/* Split sections */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.split h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem)}
.split .lead{margin-top:20px}
.checks{list-style:none;margin-top:24px;display:grid;gap:12px}
.checks li{padding-left:28px;position:relative;color:var(--body)}
.checks li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:9px;width:12px;height:7px;border-left:2px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);transform:rotate(-45deg)}
.night .checks li{color:#c9c9c9}
.night .checks li::before{border-color:#fff}
.split .btn{margin-top:28px}

/* Prose pages */
.prose{max-width:70ch}
.prose h2{font-size:1.8rem;margin:48px 0 16px}
.prose h3{margin:32px 0 12px}
.prose p{margin-bottom:18px}
.prose ul{margin:0 0 18px 22px}
.prose li{margin-bottom:8px}
.prose a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.page-hero{padding:80px 0 56px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,3.6rem)}
.page-hero .lead{margin-top:20px}

/* Filters */
.filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:36px}
.filters a{border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:9px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);background:#fff}
.filters a.is-active,.filters a:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}

/* FAQ */
.faq{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:22px 0;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.15rem;color:#fff;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";font-weight:400;color:#9a9a9a;font-size:1.4rem}
.faq details[open] summary::after{content:"–"}
.faq details p{padding:0 0 22px;max-width:70ch;color:#bdbdbd}

/* Contact form */
.form{display:grid;gap:18px;max-width:560px}
.form label{display:grid;gap:8px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);font-size:.95rem}
.form input,.form textarea{font:inherit;padding:13px 14px;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:var(--radius);background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.form input:focus,.form textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--ink)}
.form textarea{min-height:160px;resize:vertical}

/* CTA band */
.cta-band{padding:80px 0;text-align:center}
.cta-band h2{max-width:22ch;margin:0 auto}
.cta-band p{max-width:52ch;margin:16px auto 0}
.cta-band .btn{margin-top:28px}
.cta-inline{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inline h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.3rem)}

/* Footer */
.site-footer{background:var(--night);color:#a3a3a3;padding:72px 0 36px}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
.footer-brand .brand{color:#fff}
.footer-brand p{margin-top:14px;max-width:32ch;font-size:.95rem}
.site-footer h4{color:#fff;margin-bottom:16px}
.site-footer ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:10px}
.site-footer li a{font-size:.95rem;color:#a3a3a3}
.site-footer li a:hover{color:#fff}
.footer-bottom{margin-top:56px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.88rem}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
  .logo-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .dark-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .card-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .deal-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .site-header .container{grid-template-columns:1fr auto}
  .nav{display:none;position:absolute;top:64px;left:0;right:0;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);flex-direction:column;gap:0;padding:8px 4%}
  .nav.open{display:flex}
  .nav a{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--linen)}
  .header-cta{display:none}
  .menu-btn{display:block}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .search{flex-direction:column}
  .drop-row{grid-template-columns:1fr auto}
  .drop-row img{display:none}
  .section{padding:64px 0}
  .hero{padding:64px 0 56px}
  .logo-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .dark-grid,.card-grid,.deal-grid,.card-grid.two{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .deal-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
  .stats{gap:28px}
  .mock-frame{padding:20px}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{transition:none !important}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
}

/* Platform hub pages */
.hub-hero{padding:72px 0 56px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.hub-hero .hub-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hub-hero .hub-logo{background:var(--linen);border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:18px 26px;display:flex;align-items:center}
.hub-hero .hub-logo img{width:auto}
.hub-hero .cat{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.hub-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,3.6rem);margin-top:6px}
.hub-hero .lead{margin-top:18px}
.hub-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:28px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
.two-col h3{margin-bottom:14px}
.deal-box{border:1px solid var(--rule);background:var(--linen);padding:36px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:24px;align-items:center}
.deal-box .offer{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink)}
.deal-box .note{color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;font-size:.95rem}
.deal-box .code{display:inline-block;margin-left:6px;padding:2px 8px;border:1px dashed #bdbdbd;border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink)}
.sub-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;gap:20px;margin-bottom:28px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.sub-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem)}
.empty-note{color:var(--muted);border:1px dashed var(--rule);padding:22px;font-size:.95rem}

/* Article layout */
.article-hero{padding:64px 0 40px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.article-hero .meta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.article-hero .meta .tag{border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:var(--radius);color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.article-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.2rem);max-width:22ch}
.article-hero .lead{margin-top:18px}
.article-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,70ch) 300px;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.article-body{font-size:1.05rem}
.article-body h2{font-size:1.7rem;margin:44px 0 14px}
.article-body h3{margin:28px 0 10px}
.article-body p{margin-bottom:18px}
.article-body ol,.article-body ul{margin:0 0 18px 22px}
.article-body li{margin-bottom:8px}
.article-body figure{margin:24px 0}
.article-body figure .shot{background:var(--linen);border:1px solid var(--rule);height:auto;min-height:0;display:block;padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.article-body figcaption{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
.cta-box{border:1px solid var(--ink);padding:26px 28px;margin:36px 0}
.cta-box strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px}
.cta-box p{margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--body)}
.aside{position:sticky;top:88px;display:grid;gap:18px}
.aside .box{border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:22px}
.aside .box h4{margin-bottom:12px}
.aside .box ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:8px}
.aside .box li a{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink)}
.aside .box li a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.aside .box .btn{width:100%;margin-top:6px}
@media (max-width:1000px){.two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.aside{position:static}}
@media (max-width:640px){.deal-box{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hub-hero{padding:56px 0 44px}}

/* ============ ARTICLE READING EXPERIENCE ============ */

/* Reading progress bar */
.read-bar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;background:var(--ink);width:0;z-index:60;transition:width .1s linear}

/* Breadcrumb */
.crumbs{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:22px}
.crumbs a{color:var(--muted)}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:underline}
.crumbs span{margin:0 8px;color:#c4c4c4}

/* Article hero */
.article-hero{padding:56px 0 40px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.article-hero .inner{max-width:760px}
.article-hero .meta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:20px}
.article-hero .meta .tag{border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:var(--radius);color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.article-hero .meta .dot{width:3px;height:3px;border-radius:50%;background:#c4c4c4}
.article-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.4vw,3.3rem);line-height:1.06}
.article-hero .standfirst{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--body);margin-top:20px;max-width:62ch}
.byline{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:28px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.byline .avatar{width:40px;height:40px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;flex:none}
.byline .who{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.4}
.byline .who strong{display:block;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.byline .who span{color:var(--muted)}

/* Layout */
.article-wrap{padding:56px 0 90px}
.article-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 300px;gap:64px;align-items:start;max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto}

/* Body typography, tuned for long reading */
.article-body{font-size:1.09rem;line-height:1.75;max-width:68ch}
.article-body > p{margin-bottom:22px}
.article-body h2{font-size:1.75rem;margin:52px 0 16px;scroll-margin-top:90px}
.article-body h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin:34px 0 12px;scroll-margin-top:90px}
.article-body a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:3px;font-weight:500}
.article-body a:hover{background:#fff3b0;text-decoration-color:var(--ink)}
/* buttons inside the article keep their own colours */
.article-body a.btn{text-decoration:none;font-weight:500}
.article-body a.btn:hover{background:#2a2a2a}
.article-body a.btn-primary{color:#fff}
.article-body a.btn-primary:hover{background:#2a2a2a;color:#fff}
.article-body a.btn-secondary{color:var(--ink);background:#fff}
.article-body a.btn-secondary:hover{background:var(--linen);color:var(--ink)}
.article-body a.btn-ghost{color:#fff;background:transparent}
.article-body a.btn-ghost:hover{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.article-body ul,.article-body ol{margin:0 0 22px 24px}
.article-body li{margin-bottom:10px}
.article-body strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}

/* First paragraph gets a slight lift */
.article-body > p.intro{font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.7}

/* Key takeaways */
.takeaways{border:1px solid var(--rule);background:var(--linen);padding:26px 28px;margin:0 0 36px}
.takeaways h4{margin-bottom:14px;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.takeaways ul{list-style:none;margin:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.takeaways li{padding-left:26px;position:relative;margin:0;font-size:1rem}
.takeaways li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:8px;width:11px;height:6px;border-left:2px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);transform:rotate(-45deg)}

/* Steps: numbered paragraphs, one text size throughout */
.steps{counter-reset:step;list-style:none;margin:0 0 28px;padding:0}
.steps > li{counter-increment:step;position:relative;padding-left:46px;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7}
.steps > li::before{content:counter(step) ".";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem}
.steps > li strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;display:inline}
.steps > li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.steps.tight > li{margin-bottom:14px}

/* Screenshot figures */
.article-body figure{margin:30px 0}
.article-body figure img{width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid var(--rule);display:block}
.article-body figure .shot{background:var(--linen);border:1px solid var(--rule);height:auto;min-height:0;display:block;padding:0;overflow:hidden}.article-body figure .shot img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.article-body figcaption{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px;padding-left:2px}

/* Callouts */
.note{border-left:3px solid var(--ink);background:var(--linen);padding:20px 24px;margin:28px 0}
.note strong{display:block;margin-bottom:6px}
.note p{margin:0;font-size:1rem}
.note.warn{border-left-color:#b4531f}

/* Pull quote */
.pull{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.35;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);padding:24px 0;margin:36px 0}

/* Inline CTA card */
.cta-card{border:1px solid var(--ink);padding:0;margin:38px 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:24px;align-items:center;padding:24px 28px}
.cta-card .cta-logo{background:var(--linen);border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:14px 18px;display:flex;align-items:center}
.cta-card .cta-logo img{width:auto}
.cta-card strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px}
.cta-card p{margin:0;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--muted)}
.cta-card .btn{white-space:nowrap}
.cta-card .fineprint{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* Dark CTA band inside article */
.cta-dark{background:var(--night);color:#d4d4d4;padding:34px 32px;margin:40px 0}
.cta-dark strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.4rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff;margin-bottom:8px}
.cta-dark p{margin:0 0 20px;color:#bdbdbd;font-size:1rem}
.cta-dark .row{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.cta-dark .small{font-size:.85rem;color:#9a9a9a}

/* Comparison table */
.tbl-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin:26px 0}
.article-body table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.97rem}
.article-body th,.article-body td{border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}
.article-body thead th{background:var(--linen);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap}
.article-body tbody th{font-weight:500;color:var(--body);background:#fff}
.article-body .yes{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.article-body .no{color:var(--muted)}

/* FAQ */
.faq-list{border-top:1px solid var(--rule);margin:26px 0 0}
.faq-list details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.faq-list summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:20px 0;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--ink);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px}
.faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-list summary::after{content:"+";font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1}
.faq-list details[open] summary::after{content:"–"}
.faq-list details > div{padding:0 0 22px}
.faq-list details p{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:1rem}
.faq-list details p:last-child{margin:0}

/* Verdict */
.verdict{border:1px solid var(--ink);padding:30px 32px;margin:40px 0 0}
.verdict h3{margin:0 0 12px}
.verdict p{margin:0 0 14px}
.verdict p:last-child{margin:0}

/* Sidebar */
.aside{position:sticky;top:88px;display:grid;gap:20px}
.aside .box{border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:24px}
.aside .box h4{margin-bottom:14px;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.toc{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:2px;margin:0}
.toc li{margin:0}
.toc a{display:block;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--body);padding:7px 0 7px 12px;border-left:2px solid var(--rule);line-height:1.4}
.toc a:hover{color:var(--ink);border-left-color:#b0b0b0}
.toc a.active{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;border-left-color:var(--ink)}
.offer-box{border:1px solid var(--ink);padding:24px}
.offer-box .lbl{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.offer-box .logo{margin:14px 0 12px;display:flex}
.offer-box .logo img{width:auto}
.offer-box .big{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.3rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:6px}
.offer-box .sub{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px}
.offer-box .btn{width:100%}
.offer-box .terms{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center}
.aside .links{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:9px;margin:0}
.aside .links a{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink)}
.aside .links a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* Bottom */
.article-foot{max-width:68ch;margin-top:56px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted)}
.article-foot p{margin-bottom:12px}
.related{margin-top:64px}
.related h2{font-size:1.7rem;margin-bottom:26px}

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .article-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .aside{position:static;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;display:grid}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .article-wrap{padding:40px 0 64px}
  .article-body{font-size:1.05rem}
  .cta-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
  .cta-card .btn{width:100%}
  .aside{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pull{font-size:1.25rem}
}

/* ============ REVIEW COMPONENTS ============ */

/* Verdict card at the top, for readers who want the answer now */
.review-top{border:1px solid var(--ink);margin:0 0 36px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;gap:0}
.review-top .score-side{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:28px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;text-align:center}
.review-top .score-num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:3.2rem;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.review-top .score-num span{font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:600;color:#9a9a9a}
.review-top .score-lbl{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a9a9a;margin-top:8px}
.review-top .stars{margin-top:12px;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:2px;color:#fff}
.review-top .verdict-side{padding:26px 28px}
.review-top .verdict-side h4{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:10px}
.review-top .verdict-side p{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:1.02rem}
.review-top .verdict-side .btn{margin-right:8px}

/* Scorecard */
.scorecard{border:1px solid var(--rule);margin:28px 0}
.scorecard .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr 52px;gap:18px;align-items:center;padding:14px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.scorecard .row:last-child{border-bottom:none;background:var(--linen)}
.scorecard .row .cat{font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);font-size:.97rem}
.scorecard .row .bar{height:8px;background:var(--linen);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.scorecard .row:last-child .bar{background:#e4e2dd}
.scorecard .row .bar i{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--ink)}
.scorecard .row .num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);text-align:right;font-size:1rem}
.scorecard .row.total .cat,.scorecard .row.total .num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800}

/* Pros and cons */
.proscons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;border:1px solid var(--rule);margin:30px 0}
.proscons > div{padding:26px 28px}
.proscons > div:first-child{border-right:1px solid var(--rule)}
.proscons h4{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.proscons ul{list-style:none;margin:0;display:grid;gap:11px}
.proscons li{padding-left:26px;position:relative;font-size:.99rem;line-height:1.55;margin:0}
.proscons .pros li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:8px;width:11px;height:6px;border-left:2px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);transform:rotate(-45deg)}
.proscons .cons li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:3px;top:11px;width:11px;height:2px;background:#b4531f}

/* Who it is for */
.fit{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin:28px 0}
.fit > div{border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:24px 26px}
.fit > div.no{background:var(--linen)}
.fit h4{margin-bottom:12px;font-size:1.05rem}
.fit ul{list-style:none;margin:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.fit li{padding-left:22px;position:relative;font-size:.97rem;margin:0}
.fit li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:9px;width:8px;height:2px;background:var(--ink)}

/* Cost table emphasis */
.article-body table td.cost{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap}
.total-row th,.total-row td{background:var(--linen);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .review-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .proscons,.fit{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .proscons > div:first-child{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
  .scorecard .row{grid-template-columns:1fr 44px;gap:10px}
  .scorecard .row .bar{grid-column:1 / -1;order:3}
}

/* ============ COMPARISON COMPONENTS ============ */

/* Head to head banner */
.vs-head{border:1px solid var(--ink);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 72px 1fr;align-items:stretch;margin:0 0 34px}
.vs-head .side{padding:26px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;justify-content:space-between}
.vs-head .side .logo{display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:34px}
.vs-head .side .logo img{width:auto}
.vs-head .side .role{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.45}
.vs-head .side .btn{width:100%}
.vs-head .mid{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;letter-spacing:.02em}

/* Pick this if, two columns */
.pick{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;border:1px solid var(--rule);margin:30px 0}
.pick > div{padding:26px 28px}
.pick > div:first-child{border-right:1px solid var(--rule)}
.pick .who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.pick .who img{width:auto;height:20px}
.pick .who strong{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink)}
.pick ul{list-style:none;margin:0;display:grid;gap:11px}
.pick li{padding-left:24px;position:relative;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.55;margin:0}
.pick li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:8px;width:11px;height:6px;border-left:2px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);transform:rotate(-45deg)}

/* Round by round */
.round{border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:22px 26px;margin:0 0 14px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:20px;align-items:center}
.round h4{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.08rem}
.round p{margin:0;font-size:.97rem;color:var(--body)}
.round .winner{text-align:right;white-space:nowrap}
.round .winner span{display:block;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:6px}
.round .winner img{width:auto;height:18px;display:inline-block}
.round .winner .tie{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);font-size:1rem}

/* Dual CTA */
.cta-dual{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;border:1px solid var(--ink);margin:38px 0}
.cta-dual > div{padding:26px 28px}
.cta-dual > div:first-child{border-right:1px solid var(--ink)}
.cta-dual .logo{margin-bottom:12px;display:flex;min-height:30px;align-items:center}
.cta-dual .logo img{width:auto}
.cta-dual strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:6px}
.cta-dual p{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--muted)}
.cta-dual .btn{width:100%}

/* Winner column shading in tables */
.article-body table td.win{background:var(--linen);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .vs-head{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .vs-head .mid{padding:10px}
  .pick,.cta-dual{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pick > div:first-child,.cta-dual > div:first-child{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
  .round{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .round .winner{text-align:left}
}

/* ============ PRICING COMPONENTS ============ */

/* Three plan cards */
.plans{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;border:1px solid var(--rule);margin:30px 0}
.plans > div{padding:28px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;border-right:1px solid var(--rule)}
.plans > div:last-child{border-right:none}
.plans > div.featured{background:var(--linen)}
.plans .flag{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);min-height:14px}
.plans .featured .flag{color:var(--ink)}
.plans .name{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.plans .price{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:2.1rem;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
.plans .price span{font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:0}
.plans .approx{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:-8px}
.plans ul{list-style:none;margin:0;display:grid;gap:9px;flex:1}
.plans li{padding-left:22px;position:relative;font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.5;margin:0}
.plans li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:8px;width:10px;height:5px;border-left:2px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);transform:rotate(-45deg)}
.plans li.off{color:var(--muted)}
.plans li.off::before{border:none;background:#c4c4c4;width:9px;height:2px;top:11px;transform:none}
.plans .for{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.plans .btn{width:100%}

/* Bill breakdown */
.bill{border:1px solid var(--rule);margin:26px 0}
.bill .head{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:16px 24px;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px}
.bill .head span{font-weight:500;font-size:.9rem;color:#bdbdbd;font-family:var(--font-body);letter-spacing:0}
.bill .line{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding:13px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:.97rem}
.bill .line .lbl{color:var(--body)}
.bill .line .amt{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap}
.bill .line.sum{background:var(--linen);border-bottom:none}
.bill .line.sum .lbl,.bill .line.sum .amt{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.05rem}
.bill .foot{padding:14px 24px;font-size:.87rem;color:var(--muted);border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}

/* Plan chooser */
.chooser{border:1px solid var(--ink);margin:30px 0}
.chooser .q{padding:18px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:20px;align-items:center}
.chooser .q:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.chooser .q p{margin:0;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.chooser .q .ans{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;font-size:.95rem;text-align:right}
.chooser .q .ans small{display:block;font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;margin-top:2px}

@media (max-width:820px){.plans{grid-template-columns:1fr}.plans > div{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}.plans > div:last-child{border-bottom:none}}
@media (max-width:640px){.chooser .q{grid-template-columns:1fr}.chooser .q .ans{text-align:left}}

/* ============ LONG TUTORIAL / CLICK PATH ============ */

/* Phase heading above a step group */
.phase{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:44px 0 18px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.phase .n{flex:none;width:34px;height:34px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem}
.phase h3{margin:0;font-size:1.3rem}
.phase .est{display:none}


/* Field reference table, easier than 20 numbered steps for form filling */
.fields{border:1px solid var(--rule);margin:22px 0}
.fields .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:230px 1fr;gap:20px;padding:13px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.fields .row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.fields .row:nth-child(odd){background:var(--linen)}
.fields .f{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-size:.96rem}
.fields .v{font-size:.96rem;color:var(--body)}
.fields .v code{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule);padding:1px 6px;font-size:.9em}

/* Rejection reason blocks */
.reject{border-left:3px solid #b4531f;background:var(--linen);padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 14px}
.reject h4{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.05rem}
.reject p{margin:0;font-size:.97rem}
.reject p + p{margin-top:8px}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .steps > li{padding-left:34px}
  .fields .row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px;padding:12px 16px}
  .phase{gap:10px;margin:34px 0 16px}
  .phase h3{font-size:1.12rem}
  .phase .est{display:none}
  .reject{padding:16px 18px}
}

/* Article mobile harden (moved from article templates) */
/* Mobile harden (phones) */
.article-grid>*{min-width:0}
.article-body,.tbl-wrap{min-width:0;max-width:100%}
.article-body table{width:100%;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box}

html,body{max-width:100%;overflow-x:clip}
img,svg,video,iframe{max-width:100%;height:auto}
.container{max-width:100%;width:min(var(--container),calc(100% - 32px));box-sizing:border-box}
.article-body,.article-hero,.article-wrap,.prose{overflow-wrap:anywhere;word-break:break-word}
.tbl-wrap{max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;gap:28px}
  .article-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;gap:32px!important}
  .aside{position:static!important;grid-template-columns:1fr!important;display:grid}
  .cta-card,.cta-dark,.plans,.chooser,.vs-head,.proscons,.pick,.scorecard .row{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
  .plans{display:grid!important}
  .offer-box .logo img{max-width:160px}
  .article-wrap{padding-left:0;padding-right:0}
  .btn{max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box}
}



/* Phone-only: tighten bordered boxes so middle content fits (desktop/tablet unchanged) */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .article-wrap{padding:28px 0 48px!important}
  .container.article-grid,
  .article-grid{padding-left:0!important;padding-right:0!important;gap:24px!important}
  .article-body{font-size:1.02rem!important;max-width:100%!important}
  .article-body h2{font-size:1.4rem!important;margin:36px 0 12px!important}
  .article-body h3{font-size:1.15rem!important;margin:26px 0 10px!important}
  .takeaways,.note,.verdict,.cta-card,.cta-dark,.offer-box,.pull{
    max-width:100%!important;
    box-sizing:border-box!important;
    margin-left:0!important;
    margin-right:0!important;
  }
  .takeaways{padding:16px 14px!important;margin-bottom:24px!important}
  .takeaways li{font-size:.95rem!important}
  .note{padding:14px 14px!important;margin:20px 0!important}
  .verdict{padding:18px 14px!important;margin-top:28px!important}
  .cta-card{
    grid-template-columns:1fr!important;
    gap:12px!important;
    padding:14px!important;
    margin:28px 0!important;
  }
  .cta-card .cta-logo{padding:10px 12px!important}
  .cta-card .cta-logo img{max-width:120px!important;height:22px!important}
  .cta-card .btn{width:100%!important;white-space:normal!important}
  .cta-dark{padding:20px 14px!important;margin:28px 0!important}
  .cta-dark strong{font-size:1.2rem!important}
  .pull{font-size:1.15rem!important;padding:16px 0!important;margin:24px 0!important}
  .tbl-wrap{margin:18px 0!important;overflow-x:visible!important;max-width:100%!important}
  .article-body table{table-layout:fixed!important;width:100%!important;font-size:.78rem!important}
  .article-body thead th,
  .article-body th,
  .article-body td{
    white-space:normal!important;
    word-break:break-word!important;
    overflow-wrap:anywhere!important;
    padding:8px 6px!important;
  }
  .article-body figure .shot{min-height:0!important;height:auto!important;padding:0!important}
  .article-body figure .shot img{width:100%!important;height:auto!important;display:block}
  .steps>li{padding-left:44px!important;margin-bottom:16px!important}
  .faq-list summary{font-size:1rem!important;padding:16px 0!important;gap:12px!important}
  .offer-box{padding:16px!important}
}