/* ==========================================================================
 * casinonokycrequired.com — "Editorial Vault" design system
 * Aesthetic: financial-press × crypto-vault. Two surfaces: deep ink (vault)
 * + cool paper (reading). Single acid-lime accent. Fraunces display +
 * IBM Plex Sans body. Every block has a treatment — no unstyled elements.
 * ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:opsz,wght@9..144,400;9..144,500;9..144,600;9..144,700;9..144,800;9..144,900&family=IBM+Plex+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=IBM+Plex+Mono:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ---------- TOKENS ------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* DARK surface — vault */
  --c-bg:        #0B0F17;   /* vault black */
  --c-bg-1:      #131822;   /* card surface */
  --c-bg-2:      #1B2230;   /* raised card */
  --c-bg-3:      #232B3C;   /* deepest fill */
  --c-line:      #2A3344;   /* primary border */
  --c-line-soft: #1E2533;   /* subtle border */
  --c-ink:       #ECEEF3;
  --c-ink-2:     #B6BCCB;
  --c-ink-3:     #7C849A;
  --c-ink-4:     #525A6F;

  /* LIGHT surface — paper (cool, not warm) */
  --c-paper:        #EFF1F5;
  --c-paper-1:      #FFFFFF;
  --c-paper-2:      #E2E5EC;
  --c-paper-3:      #CFD4DE;
  --c-paper-line:   #D6DAE3;
  --c-paper-line-soft: #E5E8EE;
  --c-paper-ink:    #0B0F17;
  --c-paper-ink-2:  #2E3344;
  --c-paper-ink-3:  #5A6378;
  --c-paper-ink-4:  #8A92A8;

  /* Accent — single acid-lime. Distinctive vs generic mint. */
  --c-acc:          #C9F45A;
  --c-acc-2:        #A8D43A;
  --c-acc-3:        #88B520;
  --c-acc-deep:     #607D14;   /* readable on paper */
  --c-acc-soft:     rgba(201,244,90,0.14);
  --c-acc-line:     rgba(201,244,90,0.36);
  --c-on-acc:       #0B0F17;

  /* Semantic — used SPARSELY */
  --c-warn:         #E55353;
  --c-warn-soft:    rgba(229,83,83,0.10);
  --c-warn-deep:    #A82D2D;
  --c-rating:       #D4A93A;   /* rating gold ONLY */

  /* Crypto-rail brand colors (kept for slot brand chips) */
  --c-rail-btc:  #F7931A;
  --c-rail-usdt: #26A17B;
  --c-rail-ltc:  #9DA1A4;
  --c-rail-eth:  #627EEA;

  /* Active palette aliases (re-bound per section variant below) */
  --c-brand:        var(--c-acc);
  --c-brand-2:      var(--c-acc-2);
  --c-brand-soft:   var(--c-acc-soft);
  --c-brand-line:   var(--c-acc-line);
  --c-on-mint:      var(--c-on-acc);

  /* Legacy aliases (template files still reference these — keep stable) */
  --c-gold:         var(--c-rating);
  --c-gold-2:       #B8901E;
  --c-gold-soft:    rgba(212,169,58,0.14);
  --c-sky:          #6FA8FF;
  --c-sky-soft:     rgba(111,168,255,0.12);
  --c-rose:         var(--c-warn);
  --c-rose-soft:    var(--c-warn-soft);
  --c-rate-good:    var(--c-acc);
  --c-rate-mid:     var(--c-rating);
  --c-rate-danger:  var(--c-warn);
  --c-tier-0: var(--c-acc);
  --c-tier-1: #6FA8FF;
  --c-tier-2: var(--c-rating);
  --c-tier-3: #FF9550;
  --c-tier-4: var(--c-warn);

  /* TYPE SCALE — perfect fourth (1.333), fluid via clamp */
  --fs-12:  0.75rem;
  --fs-14:  0.875rem;
  --fs-16:  1rem;
  --fs-18:  1.125rem;
  --fs-21:  clamp(1.06rem, 0.2vw + 1rem, 1.30rem);
  --fs-28:  clamp(1.30rem, 0.6vw + 1.10rem, 1.75rem);
  --fs-38:  clamp(1.75rem, 1.2vw + 1.20rem, 2.40rem);
  --fs-50:  clamp(2.10rem, 2.0vw + 1.30rem, 3.20rem);
  --fs-67:  clamp(2.50rem, 3.5vw + 1.30rem, 4.20rem);
  --fs-89:  clamp(3.20rem, 5.5vw + 1.30rem, 5.60rem);

  /* Legacy font-size aliases for template inline styles */
  --fs-75:  var(--fs-14);
  --fs-100: var(--fs-16);
  --fs-110: var(--fs-18);
  --fs-125: var(--fs-21);
  --fs-h4:  var(--fs-21);
  --fs-h3:  var(--fs-28);
  --fs-h2:  var(--fs-38);
  --fs-h1:  var(--fs-50);
  --fs-display: var(--fs-67);
  --fs-mega:    var(--fs-89);

  /* FONTS */
  --ff-display: "Fraunces", "Source Serif Pro", Georgia, serif;
  --ff-sans:    "IBM Plex Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --ff-mono:    "IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, "JetBrains Mono", Consolas, monospace;

  /* SPACING — golden-leaning rhythm: 4/8/12/20/32/52/84/136 */
  --sp-1:  4px;
  --sp-2:  8px;
  --sp-3:  12px;
  --sp-4:  16px;
  --sp-5:  20px;
  --sp-6:  24px;
  --sp-7:  32px;
  --sp-8:  44px;
  --sp-9:  64px;
  --sp-10: 84px;
  --sp-11: 96px;
  --sp-12: 120px;
  --sp-13: 160px;

  /* CONTAINER */
  --container:      1200px;
  --container-wide: 1400px;
  --container-narrow: 760px;
  --header-h:       72px;

  /* RADII — restrained, single voice */
  --radius-1: 6px;
  --radius-2: 10px;
  --radius-3: 16px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* SHADOWS — tactile, narrative */
  --shadow-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.40);
  --shadow-2: 0 14px 36px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  --shadow-3: 0 28px 60px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  --shadow-acc: 0 0 0 1px var(--c-acc-line), 0 18px 50px -16px rgba(201,244,90,0.28);

  /* MOTION */
  --motion: 160ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --motion-slow: 320ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  --z-header:   100;
  --z-drawer:   200;
  --z-mega:     150;
  --z-tooltip:  300;
}

/* ---------- RESET / BASE ------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html {
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px);
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-16);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01" 1, "cv11" 1;
}
img, svg, video, picture { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: transparent; color: inherit; padding: 0; }
hr {
  border: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--c-line-soft);
  margin: var(--sp-9) 0;
}
::selection { background: var(--c-acc); color: var(--c-on-acc); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--c-acc); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- TYPOGRAPHY --------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-wrap: balance;
  font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-67); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-50); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-38); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-28); font-weight: 500; font-variation-settings: "opsz" 36; }
h5 { font-size: var(--fs-21); font-weight: 500; font-variation-settings: "opsz" 24; }
h6 { font-size: var(--fs-18); font-weight: 600; font-variation-settings: "opsz" 18; }

p { margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4); text-wrap: pretty; }
strong, b { font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ink); }
em, i  { font-style: italic; }

a {
  color: var(--c-acc);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-acc-line);
  transition: color var(--motion), border-color var(--motion);
}
a:hover { color: var(--c-rating); border-bottom-color: var(--c-rating); }

code, kbd, samp, pre {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.92em;
}
code {
  padding: 2px 6px;
  background: var(--c-bg-2);
  color: var(--c-acc);
  border-radius: var(--radius-1);
}

/* ---------- LAYOUT PRIMITIVES ------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px);
}
.container--wide   { max-width: var(--container-wide);   width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px); }
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px); }

.section          { padding: var(--sp-10) 0; position: relative; }
.section--tight   { padding: var(--sp-9) 0; position: relative; }
.section--loose   { padding: var(--sp-12) 0; position: relative; }
.section--soft    { padding: var(--sp-10) 0; position: relative; }

/* Section divider — thin rule with acc tick */
.section + .section::before,
.section + .section--soft::before,
.section--soft + .section::before,
.section + .section--paper::before,
.section--paper + .section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%;
  width: 56px; height: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--c-acc);
  opacity: 0.55;
}

/* ---------- SECTION VARIANT: PAPER (light reading surface) -------------- */
.section--paper {
  --c-bg:        var(--c-paper);
  --c-bg-1:      var(--c-paper-1);
  --c-bg-2:      var(--c-paper-2);
  --c-bg-3:      var(--c-paper-3);
  --c-line:      var(--c-paper-line);
  --c-line-soft: var(--c-paper-line-soft);
  --c-ink:       var(--c-paper-ink);
  --c-ink-2:     var(--c-paper-ink-2);
  --c-ink-3:     var(--c-paper-ink-3);
  --c-ink-4:     var(--c-paper-ink-4);
  --c-brand:     var(--c-acc-deep);
  --c-brand-2:   var(--c-acc-3);
  --c-brand-soft:rgba(96,125,20,0.10);
  --c-brand-line:rgba(96,125,20,0.36);
  --c-on-mint:   #FFFFFF;
  --c-gold:      #B8901E;
  --c-gold-soft: rgba(184,144,30,0.12);
  --c-rose:      var(--c-warn-deep);
  --c-rose-soft: rgba(168,45,45,0.08);
  --shadow-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(11,15,23,0.04);
  --shadow-2: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(11,15,23,0.12);
  --shadow-3: 0 24px 50px -16px rgba(11,15,23,0.18);
  --shadow-acc: 0 0 0 1px var(--c-brand-line), 0 14px 36px -12px rgba(96,125,20,0.18);

  background: var(--c-bg);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
}

/* Code on paper */
.section--paper code { background: var(--c-bg-2); color: var(--c-brand); }

/* Hover on paper */
.section--paper a:not(.btn) { color: var(--c-brand); border-bottom-color: var(--c-brand-line); }
.section--paper a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--c-gold); border-bottom-color: var(--c-gold); }

/* Brand logo wrappers always white on both surfaces */
.section--paper .brand-rating__logo,
.section--paper .home-rank-row__logo,
.section--paper .home-sidecar__logo,
.section--paper .rev-brand-card__logo {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}

/* ---------- HEADER / NAV (full-width megamenu, web3casino-pattern) ------ */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; left: var(--sp-3);
  background: var(--c-acc);
  color: var(--c-on-acc);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-1);
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: var(--z-drawer);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: var(--sp-3); }

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-header);
  background: rgba(11,15,23,0.88);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(20px);
          backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  height: var(--header-h);
}
.site-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px);
  height: 100%;
}
.site-header__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  border: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-header__brand img { height: 32px; width: auto; }
.site-header__brand:hover { color: var(--c-ink); border: 0; }

/* New navigation: full-width panel, web3casino-style */
.site-nav { display: none; align-self: stretch; flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; min-width: 0; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .site-nav { display: flex; align-items: stretch; } }
.site-nav__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  height: 100%;
}
.site-nav__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;  /* anchor for compact dropdown */
}
.site-nav__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  min-height: 44px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--motion);
}
.site-nav__link svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; transition: transform var(--motion); }
.site-nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px; left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-acc);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--motion);
}
.site-nav__link:hover,
.site-nav__item.is-open > .site-nav__link,
.site-nav__link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--c-acc);
}
.site-nav__link:hover::after,
.site-nav__item.is-open > .site-nav__link::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.site-nav__item.is-open > .site-nav__link svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Compact per-item dropdown — small panel anchored under each trigger */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  /* padding-top is the visual gap — kept inside the element so the
     hover region stays continuous (cursor never leaves while traveling
     from trigger to first menu item). */
  padding-top: 10px;
  z-index: var(--z-mega);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity 140ms cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), transform 140ms cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), visibility 140ms cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.site-nav__item.is-open .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Invisible bridge — extends hover area UP to overlap the trigger's
   bottom edge. Cursor traveling down stays in hover region. */
.dropdown::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.dropdown__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 6px;
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.dropdown__list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--motion), color var(--motion);
}
.dropdown__list a:hover,
.dropdown__list a[aria-current="page"] {
  background: var(--c-acc-soft);
  color: var(--c-acc);
}

/* Edge alignment: shift right-edge dropdowns so they don't overflow viewport */
.site-nav__item:nth-last-child(-n+2) .dropdown {
  left: auto;
  right: 0;
}

.site-header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3); flex-shrink: 0; }
.lang-switch {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: var(--c-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 3px;
  gap: 2px;
}
.lang-switch a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 38px; height: 28px;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-3);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: background var(--motion), color var(--motion);
}
.lang-switch a:hover { color: var(--c-ink); border: 0; }
.lang-switch a[aria-current="true"] { background: var(--c-acc); color: var(--c-on-acc); }

.burger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--c-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-1);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  transition: background var(--motion);
}
.burger:hover { background: var(--c-bg-3); }
.burger svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .burger { display: none; } }

/* Mobile drawer — same content, full-screen */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed; inset: var(--header-h) 0 0 0;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: var(--sp-7) clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px) var(--sp-12);
  z-index: var(--z-drawer);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 260ms cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  visibility: hidden;
}
.mobile-nav[aria-hidden="false"] { transform: translateX(0); visibility: visible; }
.mobile-nav__group { margin-bottom: var(--sp-9); }
.mobile-nav__group-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-acc);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-3);
}
.mobile-nav ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
  min-height: 44px;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-16);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
}
.mobile-nav a:hover, .mobile-nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--c-acc); }

/* ---------- BREADCRUMBS -------------------------------------------------- */
.breadcrumbs {
  padding: var(--sp-7) 0 0;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.breadcrumbs ol {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2); align-items: center;
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--c-ink-2); border: 0; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--c-acc); }
.breadcrumbs__sep { color: var(--c-ink-4); }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--c-ink); font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- BUTTONS ------------------------------------------------------ */
.btn, a.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 12px var(--sp-7);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
  background: var(--c-acc);
  color: var(--c-on-acc);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-acc);
  border-radius: var(--radius-1);
  transition: background var(--motion), color var(--motion), transform var(--motion), border-color var(--motion);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.btn:hover, a.btn:hover {
  background: var(--c-rating);
  color: var(--c-on-acc);
  border-color: var(--c-rating);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--c-rating);
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--c-acc); color: var(--c-on-acc); border-color: var(--c-acc); }
.btn--ghost  { background: transparent; color: var(--c-ink); border-color: var(--c-line); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--c-bg-2); color: var(--c-acc); border-color: var(--c-acc); }
.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--c-acc); border-color: var(--c-acc); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--c-acc); color: var(--c-on-acc); }
.btn--gold { background: var(--c-rating); color: var(--c-on-acc); border-color: var(--c-rating); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--c-acc); border-color: var(--c-acc); }
.btn--lg { padding: 14px var(--sp-8); font-size: var(--fs-16); }
.btn--block { display: flex; width: 100%; }
.btn--xl { padding: 16px var(--sp-9); font-size: var(--fs-18); min-height: 52px; }

/* ---------- EYEBROW / TAGS ---------------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: 5px var(--sp-3);
  background: var(--c-acc-soft);
  color: var(--c-acc);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-acc-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.eyebrow--gold { background: var(--c-gold-soft); color: var(--c-rating); border-color: rgba(212,169,58,0.42); }
.eyebrow--sky  { background: var(--c-sky-soft); color: var(--c-sky); border-color: rgba(111,168,255,0.42); }
.eyebrow--rose { background: var(--c-rose-soft); color: var(--c-rose); border-color: rgba(229,83,83,0.42); }

/* ---------- ARTICLE / BODY ---------------------------------------------- */
.article { width: 100%; counter-reset: step; }
.article > * + * { margin-top: var(--sp-5); }

.article p {
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-18);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 78ch;
}
.article p strong { color: var(--c-ink); }
.article h2 {
  margin: var(--sp-10) 0 var(--sp-5);
  padding-top: var(--sp-7);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--c-acc);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.article h2:first-of-type { margin-top: var(--sp-5); }
.article h3 {
  margin: var(--sp-9) 0 var(--sp-3);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.article a {
  color: var(--c-acc);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-acc-line);
}
.article a:hover { color: var(--c-rating); border-bottom-color: var(--c-rating); }

.article ul, .article ol {
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}
.article ul li, .article ol li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--sp-7);
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-16);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.article ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 11px;
  width: 14px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-acc);
}
.article ol { counter-reset: l; }
.article ol li { counter-increment: l; }
.article ol li::before {
  content: counter(l, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--c-acc);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ---------- ARTICLE BLOCKS — uniform card primitive ---------------------- */
.article .card,
.article .callout,
.article .info-box,
.article .summary-card,
.article .highlight,
.article .highlight-box,
.article .panel,
.article .tile,
.article .note,
.article .aside-box,
.article .feature-box,
.article .verdict-block,
.article .methodology-block,
.article .step,
.article .grid-item,
.article .pros-cons > *,
.article .stat {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-1);
  color: var(--c-ink);
}

/* TLDR — eyebrow ribbon */
.article .tldr {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-acc-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-acc);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-9) var(--sp-7);
  font-size: var(--fs-18);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.article .tldr::before {
  content: 'Quick verdict';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; left: var(--sp-9);
  padding: 5px var(--sp-4);
  background: var(--c-acc);
  color: var(--c-on-acc);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-1);
}
:lang(ru) .article .tldr::before { content: 'Краткий вердикт'; }

.article .feature-box,
.article .info-box {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-sky);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(111,168,255,0.06), transparent 60%), var(--c-bg-1);
}
.article .warning,
.article .alert {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-rose);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-rose);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-rose-soft), transparent 60%), var(--c-bg-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
}
.article .tip {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-acc-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-acc);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-acc-soft), transparent 60%), var(--c-bg-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
}
.article .note {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-rating);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-gold-soft), transparent 60%), var(--c-bg-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
}

/* Pros-cons split */
.article .pros-cons {
  background: transparent; border: 0; box-shadow: none; padding: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5);
}
.article .pros-cons > * {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
}
.article .pros-cons > *:first-child { border-left: 3px solid var(--c-acc); }
.article .pros-cons > *:last-child  { border-left: 3px solid var(--c-rose); }
.article .pros-cons ul li::before { background: var(--c-acc); }
.article .pros-cons > *:last-child ul li::before { background: var(--c-rose); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .article .pros-cons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Stat row */
.article .stat-row {
  background: transparent; border: 0; box-shadow: none; padding: 0;
  display: grid; gap: var(--sp-4);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
}
.article .stat {
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-6);
  position: relative;
}
.article .stat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: var(--sp-6);
  width: 32px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-acc);
}
.article .stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-38);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-acc);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  margin-top: var(--sp-3);
}

/* Step (numbered) */
.article .step {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: calc(var(--sp-11) + var(--sp-2));
}
.article .step::before {
  counter-increment: step;
  content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--sp-6);
  top: var(--sp-6);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-50);
  color: var(--c-acc);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* CTA-block — vault-signature aurora */
.article .cta-block {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 0% 0%, rgba(201,244,90,0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 100% 100%, rgba(212,169,58,0.10), transparent 60%),
    var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-acc-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-3);
  padding: var(--sp-10) var(--sp-9);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article .cta-block p { color: var(--c-ink-2); font-size: var(--fs-18); margin: 0 auto var(--sp-6); max-width: 60ch; }
.article .cta-block a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: 14px var(--sp-8);
  background: var(--c-acc);
  color: var(--c-on-acc);
  border: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-1);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-16);
}
.article .cta-block a:hover { background: var(--c-rating); }

/* Verdict block */
.article .verdict-block {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-acc-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-acc);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-7) var(--sp-8) var(--sp-6);
  position: relative;
}
.article .verdict-block::before {
  content: 'Verdict';
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px var(--sp-3);
  background: var(--c-acc);
  color: var(--c-on-acc);
  border-radius: var(--radius-1);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
:lang(ru) .article .verdict-block::before { content: 'Вердикт'; }

.article .methodology-block {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(111,168,255,0.08), transparent 60%), var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-sky);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-7) var(--sp-8);
}

/* Comparison (table) */
.article .comparison {
  background: transparent; border: 0; padding: 0; box-shadow: none;
}
.article .table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.article table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
}
.article table thead {
  background: var(--c-bg-2);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--c-acc);
}
.article table th {
  padding: var(--sp-4);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-acc);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.article table td {
  padding: var(--sp-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.article table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--c-acc-soft); }
.article table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.article table a { color: var(--c-acc); font-weight: 500; }

/* FAQ accordion */
.article details.faq__item {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--motion);
}
.article .faq__item[open] { border-color: var(--c-acc-line); }
.article .faq__item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--sp-5) calc(var(--sp-11) + var(--sp-3)) var(--sp-5) var(--sp-7);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-size: var(--fs-18);
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--motion);
  border: 0;
}
.article .faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.article .faq__item summary:hover { color: var(--c-acc); }
.article .faq__item summary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: var(--sp-6); top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  background: var(--c-acc-soft);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23C9F45A' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cline x1='12' y1='5' x2='12' y2='19'/%3E%3Cline x1='5' y1='12' x2='19' y2='12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 12px;
  transition: transform var(--motion);
}
.article .faq__item[open] summary::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23C9F45A' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cline x1='5' y1='12' x2='19' y2='12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.article .faq__item__body {
  padding: 0 var(--sp-7) var(--sp-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  padding-top: var(--sp-5);
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-16);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Quote / story / testimonial */
.article .quote-block,
.article .testimonial,
.article .story {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-rating);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-7) var(--sp-8);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--fs-21);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  position: relative;
}
.article .quote-block::before,
.article .testimonial::before {
  content: '\201C';
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--c-rating);
  line-height: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

/* Aside */
.article .aside-box {
  background: var(--c-bg-2);
  border: 1px dashed var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-5);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
}

/* Grid */
.article .grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--sp-5);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  background: transparent; border: 0; padding: 0; box-shadow: none;
}
.article .grid-item {
  transition: border-color var(--motion), transform var(--motion);
}
.article .grid-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-acc-line);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Author bio inline */
.article .author-bio {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-rating);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
  margin: var(--sp-9) 0 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
}
.article .author-bio strong { color: var(--c-ink); }

/* ---------- BRAND RATING ROW -------------------------------------------- */
.brand-rating {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-acc);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-7);
  margin: var(--sp-4) 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  transition: border-color var(--motion), transform var(--motion);
}
.brand-rating:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-acc-line);
  border-left-color: var(--c-rating);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.brand-rating__logo {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-rating__logo img { max-width: 56px; max-height: 56px; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-rating__main { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; min-width: 0; }
.brand-rating__name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-21);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.brand-rating__sub { color: var(--c-ink-3); font-size: var(--fs-14); line-height: 1.5; }
.brand-rating__cta {
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-acc);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-top: var(--sp-2);
}
.brand-rating__score {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-rating__score-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-38);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-rating);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.brand-rating__stars { color: var(--c-rating); letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: var(--fs-14); }

/* ---------- RELATED CARD ------------------------------------------------ */
.related-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  transition: border-color var(--motion), transform var(--motion);
}
.related-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-acc-line);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.related-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--c-bg-2);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
}
.related-card__img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--motion);
}
.related-card:hover .related-card__img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.related-card__cat {
  position: absolute; top: var(--sp-3); left: var(--sp-3);
  padding: 4px var(--sp-3);
  background: var(--c-acc);
  color: var(--c-on-acc);
  border-radius: var(--radius-1);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.related-card__body { padding: var(--sp-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); flex: 1; }
.related-card__title { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-21); color: var(--c-ink); }
.related-card__desc { color: var(--c-ink-3); font-size: var(--fs-14); line-height: 1.55; }
.related-card__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  color: var(--c-acc);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ---------- AUTHOR CARD ------------------------------------------------- */
.author-card {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-rating);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-7) var(--sp-8);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.author-card__avatar {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.author-card__name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-21);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 2px;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.author-card__role { color: var(--c-ink-3); font-size: var(--fs-12); margin: 0 0 var(--sp-3); letter-spacing: 0.10em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.author-card__lead { color: var(--c-ink-2); font-size: var(--fs-16); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 var(--sp-3); }
.author-card__links { font-size: var(--fs-14); color: var(--c-ink-3); margin: 0; }
.author-card__links a { color: var(--c-acc); border: 0; font-weight: 500; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .author-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .author-card__avatar { margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  padding: var(--sp-11) 0 var(--sp-7);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.site-footer__inner {
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px);
}
.site-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-9);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-10);
}
.site-footer__brand img { height: 32px; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.site-footer__brand p {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  max-width: 32ch;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.site-footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-acc);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4);
}
.site-footer__col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.site-footer__col a {
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  border: 0;
  transition: color var(--motion);
}
.site-footer__col a:hover { color: var(--c-acc); border: 0; }
.footer-notice {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-7);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-notice .age-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: var(--c-warn);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  margin-right: var(--sp-2);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.footer-notice a { color: var(--c-ink-2); }
.footer-meta {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  padding-top: var(--sp-5);
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  color: var(--c-ink-4);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.footer-meta__legal { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-5); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-meta__legal a { color: var(--c-ink-3); border: 0; }
.footer-meta__legal a:hover { color: var(--c-acc); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .site-footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-7); }
}

/* ============================================================================
   HUB PICK GRID — universal subcategory cards for any hub page
   ============================================================================ */
.hub-pick {
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.hub-pick__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-7);
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6) var(--sp-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.hub-pick__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.hub-pick__kicker {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-acc);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hub-pick__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.hub-pick__card {
  --pick-accent: var(--c-acc);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-5);
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  transition: border-color var(--motion), transform var(--motion), box-shadow var(--motion);
  position: relative;
}
.hub-pick__card:hover { border-color: var(--pick-accent); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -16px var(--pick-accent); color: var(--c-ink); }
.hub-pick__badge {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--pick-accent) 14%, transparent);
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--pick-accent) 45%, transparent);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--pick-accent);
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px color-mix(in srgb, var(--pick-accent) 30%, transparent);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--pick-accent) 18%, transparent);
}
.hub-pick__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
.hub-pick__name { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: var(--fs-21); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0; color: var(--c-ink); }
.hub-pick__sub { font-family: var(--ff-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-ink-3); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.hub-pick__tag { font-family: var(--ff-sans); font-size: var(--fs-12); color: var(--c-ink-2); margin: 0; line-height: 1.45; }
.hub-pick__arrow { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: var(--fs-28); color: var(--pick-accent); line-height: 1; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hub-pick__card { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr auto; padding: var(--sp-4); }
  .hub-pick__badge { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 18px; }
}

/* ============================================================================
   TOPICAL CTA — random-1-of-N brand strip for hubs (kyc, risk, crypto, etc.)
   ============================================================================ */
.topical-cta {
  --cta-accent: var(--c-acc);
  padding: var(--sp-9) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--cta-accent) 6%, transparent) 0%, transparent 60%);
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--cta-accent) 20%, transparent);
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--cta-accent) 20%, transparent);
}
.topical-cta__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-7);
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--cta-accent) 30%, transparent);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cta-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px color-mix(in srgb, var(--cta-accent) 8%, transparent);
}
.topical-cta__logo {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: var(--sp-2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.topical-cta__logo img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.topical-cta__main { min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.topical-cta__chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 4px var(--sp-3);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cta-accent);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--cta-accent) 14%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--cta-accent) 35%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.topical-cta__headline {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-21);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.topical-cta__headline strong { font-weight: 700; color: var(--cta-accent); }
.topical-cta__meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-5);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: var(--sp-2);
}
.topical-cta__meta strong { color: var(--c-ink); font-weight: 600; }
.topical-cta__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); align-items: stretch; min-width: 140px; }
.topical-cta__play {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-6);
  background: var(--cta-accent); color: var(--c-on-acc);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--motion), filter var(--motion);
}
.topical-cta__play:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); filter: brightness(1.06); }
.topical-cta__review {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
  transition: color var(--motion);
}
.topical-cta__review:hover { color: var(--cta-accent); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .topical-cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-4); padding: var(--sp-5); }
  .topical-cta__logo { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  .topical-cta__actions { min-width: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================================
   VAULT RECOMMEND — shared 3-casino "Editor's picks" block
   Inserted before colophon/further-reading on all article-type pages.
   ============================================================================ */
.vault-recommend {
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.vault-recommend__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-7);
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6) var(--sp-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.vault-recommend__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.vault-recommend__kicker {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-acc);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.vault-recommend__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.vault-recommend__card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-3);
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  transition: border-color var(--motion), transform var(--motion);
}
.vault-recommend__card:hover { border-color: var(--c-acc-line); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.vault-recommend__head-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: center;
}
.vault-recommend__logo {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  padding: 4px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.vault-recommend__logo img { max-width: 40px; max-height: 40px; object-fit: contain; }
.vault-recommend__name-block { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
.vault-recommend__name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-21);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.vault-recommend__name:hover { color: var(--c-acc); }
.vault-recommend__sub {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
}
.vault-recommend__meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  column-gap: var(--sp-4);
  row-gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--sp-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
}
.vault-recommend__meta dt {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
}
.vault-recommend__meta dd {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.vault-recommend__cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.vault-recommend__play {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
  background: var(--c-acc); color: var(--c-on-acc);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--motion), filter var(--motion);
}
.vault-recommend__play:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); filter: brightness(1.06); }
.vault-recommend__review {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: var(--sp-2);
  transition: color var(--motion);
}
.vault-recommend__review:hover { color: var(--c-acc); }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .vault-recommend__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .vault-recommend__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================================
   UNIQUE PER-TYPE PAGE SIGNATURES — KYC tier / Risk / Crypto rail
   Each block uses --accent CSS custom property set inline (per-tier/risk/coin).
   ============================================================================ */

/* ---------- KYC TIER (page.kyc-level.php) -------------------------------- */
.tier-hero {
  --accent: var(--c-acc);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0 var(--sp-11);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tier-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40% -20% auto auto;
  width: 70%; height: 140%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 22%, transparent) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.tier-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: var(--sp-9);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.tier-hero__main { min-width: 0; }
.tier-hero__chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 16%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 42%, transparent);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}
.tier-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-display);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
}
.tier-hero__lead {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-21);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
}
.tier-hero__numeral {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 320px);
  height: clamp(180px, 22vw, 320px);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.tier-hero__numeral::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, transparent) 0%, transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.tier-hero__numeral-digit {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(140px, 18vw, 280px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
  font-variant-numeric: lining-nums;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .tier-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-6); }
  .tier-hero__numeral { justify-self: start; width: 140px; height: 140px; }
  .tier-hero__numeral-digit { font-size: 120px; }
}

.tier-matrix {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.tier-matrix__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-7);
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.tier-matrix__col-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.tier-matrix__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.tier-matrix__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-16);
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.tier-matrix__icon {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}
.tier-matrix__item--ok .tier-matrix__icon {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 18%, transparent);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent);
}
.tier-matrix__item--no .tier-matrix__icon {
  background: var(--c-warn-soft);
  color: var(--c-warn);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-warn) 50%, transparent);
}
.tier-matrix__empty {
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .tier-matrix__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5); } }

.tier-brands {
  background: var(--c-bg);
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.tier-brands__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-6);
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}
.tier-brands__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.tier-brands__count {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.tier-brands__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.tier-brand {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-4);
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  transition: border-color var(--motion), transform var(--motion);
}
.tier-brand:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.tier-brand__logo {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--c-paper-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tier-brand__logo img { max-width: 80%; max-height: 80%; object-fit: contain; }
.tier-brand__meta { min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.tier-brand__name {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-16);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.tier-brand__rating {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  color: var(--c-rating);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- RISK (page.risk.php) ----------------------------------------- */
.risk-hero {
  --accent: var(--c-acc);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0 var(--sp-11);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.risk-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -50% auto auto -10%;
  width: 80%; height: 160%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 20%, transparent) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.risk-hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-9);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.risk-hero__icon {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(140px, 18vw, 220px);
  height: clamp(140px, 18vw, 220px);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 10%, transparent);
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, transparent);
}
.risk-hero__icon svg { width: 50%; height: 50%; display: block; }
.risk-hero__main { min-width: 0; }
.risk-hero__chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 16%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 42%, transparent);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}
.risk-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-display);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
}
.risk-hero__lead {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-21);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .risk-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-6); }
  .risk-hero__icon { width: 120px; height: 120px; }
}

.risk-factors {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.risk-factors__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-7);
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6) var(--sp-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.risk-factors__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.risk-factors__count {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.risk-factors > .risk-factor:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.risk-factor {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-3);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
}
.risk-factor:not(:last-child) { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.risk-factor__num {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 14%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-28);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}
.risk-factor__body { min-width: 0; }
.risk-factor__chip {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px var(--sp-3);
  background: var(--c-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.risk-factor__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4);
}
.risk-factor__split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-top: var(--sp-3);
}
.risk-factor__pass,
.risk-factor__fail {
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.risk-factor__pass {
  background: var(--c-acc-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-acc);
}
.risk-factor__fail {
  background: var(--c-warn-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-warn);
}
.risk-factor__pass::before, .risk-factor__fail::before {
  content: attr(data-label);
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.risk-factor__pass { color: var(--c-ink); }
.risk-factor__pass::before { color: var(--c-acc-2); }
.risk-factor__fail::before { color: var(--c-warn); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .risk-factor { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .risk-factor__split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.risk-score {
  background: var(--c-bg);
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.risk-score__inner {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.risk-score__label {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4);
}
.risk-score__bar {
  position: relative;
  height: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--c-warn) 0%, var(--c-rating) 50%, var(--c-acc) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.risk-score__pointer {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  width: 2px;
  height: 34px;
  background: var(--c-ink);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--c-bg), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  transform: translateX(-1px);
}
.risk-score__pointer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px; left: -5px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  background: var(--c-ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.risk-score__scale {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--sp-4);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.risk-score__value {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin-top: var(--sp-5);
}
.risk-score__max { color: var(--c-ink-3); font-size: var(--fs-21); }
.risk-score__desc {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-16);
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
  margin-top: var(--sp-3);
  max-width: 62ch;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---------- CRYPTO RAIL (page.crypto-rail.php) --------------------------- */
.rail-hero {
  --accent: var(--c-acc);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0 var(--sp-11);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.rail-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30% -30% auto auto;
  width: 80%; height: 160%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 22%, transparent) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.rail-hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: var(--sp-9);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.rail-hero__main { min-width: 0; }
.rail-hero__chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 16%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 42%, transparent);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}
.rail-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-display);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
}
.rail-hero__lead {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-21);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--c-ink-2);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4);
}
.rail-hero__subnet {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
}
.rail-hero__ticker {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 300px);
  height: clamp(180px, 22vw, 300px);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 10%, var(--c-bg-1));
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 80px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, transparent),
    inset 0 2px 0 color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 22%, transparent);
}
.rail-hero__ticker-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(60px, 9vw, 110px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .rail-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-6); }
  .rail-hero__ticker { justify-self: start; width: 140px; height: 140px; }
  .rail-hero__ticker-text { font-size: 56px; }
}

.rail-metrics {
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  padding: var(--sp-9) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.rail-metrics__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.rail-metrics__cell {
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-5);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.rail-metrics__cell:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.rail-metrics__cell:last-child { border-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
.rail-metrics__label {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-2);
}
.rail-metrics__value {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-16);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .rail-metrics__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .rail-metrics__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .rail-metrics__cell { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); padding: var(--sp-4) 0; }
  .rail-metrics__cell:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
}

.rail-brands {
  background: var(--c-bg);
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.rail-brands__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-6);
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6) var(--sp-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line);
}
.rail-brands__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.rail-brands__count {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  color: var(--c-ink-3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.rail-brands__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.rail-brand {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr auto auto;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-4);
  background: var(--c-bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  transition: border-color var(--motion);
}
.rail-brand:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.rail-brand__logo {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--c-paper-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.rail-brand__logo img { max-width: 80%; max-height: 80%; object-fit: contain; }
.rail-brand__meta { min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.rail-brand__name {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-16);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.rail-brand__name:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.rail-brand__rating {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-14);
  color: var(--c-rating);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.rail-brand__play {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--c-on-acc);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-12);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform var(--motion), filter var(--motion);
}
.rail-brand__play:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.05); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .rail-brand { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; }
  .rail-brand__rating, .rail-brand__play { grid-column: 1 / -1; justify-self: start; }
}

/* ---------- BACK-TO-TOP -------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
  bottom: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--c-acc);
  color: var(--c-on-acc);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2), 0 0 0 1px var(--c-acc-line);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity var(--motion), transform var(--motion), visibility var(--motion), background var(--motion);
  z-index: var(--z-tooltip);
}
.back-to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; display: block; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--c-rating); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .back-to-top { transition: none; } }

/* ---------- MOBILE RESPONSIVE ------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  body { font-size: var(--fs-14); }
  .section, .section--paper { padding: var(--sp-9) 0; }
  .article p { font-size: var(--fs-16); }
  .article .tldr, .article .feature-box, .article .verdict-block,
  .article .info-box, .article .methodology-block { padding: var(--sp-6); }
  .article .cta-block { padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-6); }
  .article .stat-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-3); }
  .article .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .megamenu__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .article .stat-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .megamenu__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .brand-rating { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; }
  .brand-rating__score { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--sp-3); }
}

/* ============================================================================
   MOBILE SAFETY NET — prevent horizontal overflow WITHOUT breaking sticky.
   IMPORTANT:
   - `overflow-x: hidden` on html/body kills position: sticky on headers
   - Use `overflow-x: clip` instead (clips without creating scroll context)
   - Do NOT cap `.container` width here (it has its own 1200px max-width)
   ============================================================================ */
html { overflow-x: clip; }
body { overflow-x: clip; max-width: 100vw; }
img, picture, video, svg, iframe { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* Universal word-break — safe on desktop (doesn't affect layout widths) */
.article p,
.article li,
.article h1,
.article h2,
.article h3,
.article h4,
.article h5,
.article h6,
.article blockquote,
.article div,
.vault-desk__body p,
.vault-desk__body li,
.vault-verdict__body p {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}
.article a, .vault-desk__body a { word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; }
.article code, .article pre {
  white-space: pre-wrap;
  word-break: break-word;
  max-width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  /* All grids collapse to 1 column on mobile */
  .hub-pick__grid,
  .vault-recommend__grid,
  .rail-brands__grid,
  .rail-pick__grid,
  .tier-brands__grid,
  .vault-further__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

  /* Brand cards: always single column with proper meta wrapping */
  .rail-brand,
  .tier-brand {
    grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0, 1fr) auto !important;
    grid-template-areas:
      "logo meta rating"
      "play play play"
      "review review review" !important;
  }
  .rail-brand__review,
  .tier-brand__review { justify-self: start !important; }

  /* Container padding tighter on small screens */
  .container { padding-left: var(--sp-4); padding-right: var(--sp-4); }

  /* Section heads stack instead of horizontal */
  .hub-pick__head,
  .vault-recommend__head,
  .rail-brands__head,
  .tier-brands__head,
  .vault-further__head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--sp-3); }

  /* Topical CTA — already collapses, but enforce */
  .topical-cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: var(--sp-4); padding: var(--sp-5); }
  .topical-cta__actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; min-width: 0; }
  .topical-cta__play { flex: 1; }

  /* Article tables — wrap in scroll container */
  .article .table-wrap { width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .article table { min-width: 100%; }

  /* Hero numerals + ticker — shrink, don't overflow */
  .tier-hero__numeral { width: 140px !important; height: 140px !important; }
  .tier-hero__numeral-digit { font-size: 120px !important; }
  .rail-hero__ticker { width: 140px !important; height: 140px !important; justify-self: start; }
  .rail-hero__ticker-text { font-size: 56px !important; }
  .risk-hero__icon { width: 120px !important; height: 120px !important; }

  /* Risk factor card — single column always */
  .risk-factor { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr !important; }
  .risk-factor__split { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Even tighter for narrow phones */
  .hub-pick__card { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr auto !important; padding: var(--sp-4) !important; }
  .hub-pick__badge { width: 56px !important; height: 56px !important; font-size: 18px !important; }
  .rail-brand,
  .tier-brand { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr auto !important; gap: var(--sp-3) !important; padding: var(--sp-4) !important; }
  .rail-brand__logo,
  .tier-brand__logo { width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important; }
  .rail-brand__name,
  .tier-brand__name { font-size: var(--fs-16) !important; }
  .container { padding-left: var(--sp-3); padding-right: var(--sp-3); }
}

/* ============================================================================
   ARTICLE BODY + CALLOUTS — comprehensive mobile-responsive rules
   ============================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  /* Force vault-desk to single column AND hide sticky rail on mobile */
  .vault-desk__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
  .vault-desk__body { min-width: 0 !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
  .vault-desk__rail { display: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  /* Brand-rating row: stack score below name on small screens */
  .article .brand-rating,
  .brand-rating {
    grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr !important;
    padding: var(--sp-4) !important;
    column-gap: var(--sp-3) !important;
    row-gap: var(--sp-3) !important;
  }
  .brand-rating__logo {
    width: 56px !important; height: 56px !important;
    padding: 4px !important;
  }
  .brand-rating__logo img { max-width: 40px !important; max-height: 40px !important; }
  .brand-rating__main { min-width: 0 !important; }
  .brand-rating__name { font-size: var(--fs-18) !important; }
  .brand-rating__sub { font-size: var(--fs-12) !important; }
  .brand-rating__score {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: baseline !important;
    gap: var(--sp-3) !important;
    padding-top: var(--sp-3) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line) !important;
  }
  .brand-rating__score-num { font-size: var(--fs-28) !important; }

  /* All callout blocks: tighter padding + always within viewport */
  .article .tldr,
  .article .feature-box,
  .article .info-box,
  .article .verdict-block,
  .article .methodology-block,
  .article .warning,
  .article .note,
  .article .tip,
  .article .card,
  .article .quote,
  .article .testimonial,
  .article .step,
  .article .author-bio,
  .article .stat-row,
  .article .aside {
    padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-4) !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* CTA blocks: full-width buttons */
  .article .cta-block {
    padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-4) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .article .cta-block .btn,
  .article .cta-block a.btn { width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box; }

  /* Pros/cons: single column on mobile */
  .article .pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--sp-4) !important;
  }

  /* Comparison tables: wrap in scroll container */
  .article .comparison,
  .article .table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--sp-4)) !important;
    margin-right: calc(-1 * var(--sp-4)) !important;
    padding-left: var(--sp-4);
    padding-right: var(--sp-4);
  }
  .article table { min-width: max-content; }

  /* Stat row: 1 column on small mobile */
  .article .stat-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--sp-3) !important;
  }

  /* FAQ items: tighter */
  .article .faq-item,
  .article details.faq__item {
    margin: var(--sp-3) 0 !important;
  }
  .article .faq-item summary,
  .article details.faq__item summary {
    padding: var(--sp-4) !important;
    font-size: var(--fs-14) !important;
  }
  .article .faq__item__body,
  .article details.faq__item > div {
    padding: 0 var(--sp-4) var(--sp-4) !important;
  }

  /* Lists: tighter padding */
  .article ul,
  .article ol { padding-left: var(--sp-5) !important; }
  .article li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2) !important; }

  /* Long links break gracefully */
  .article a { word-break: break-word; }

  /* Verdict block on review pages */
  .vault-verdict__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: var(--sp-5) !important; }
  .vault-verdict__body { font-size: var(--fs-18) !important; }
  .vault-verdict__actions { flex-direction: column !important; gap: var(--sp-3) !important; }
  .vault-verdict__actions .btn { width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Narrowest phones: even more compact */
  .article .stat-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .brand-rating { grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr !important; column-gap: var(--sp-2) !important; }
  .brand-rating__logo { width: 48px !important; height: 48px !important; }
  .article p,
  .article li { font-size: var(--fs-14) !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; }
  .article h2 { font-size: var(--fs-21) !important; }
  .article h3 { font-size: var(--fs-18) !important; }
  .container { padding-left: var(--sp-3) !important; padding-right: var(--sp-3) !important; }
}