/* ==========================================================
   Mapleford — Smart Home Devices
   Sleek modern UI with subtle tech-inspired elements
   ========================================================== */

:root {
  --color-bg: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-soft: #f6f8fc;
  --color-bg-alt: #eef2f9;
  --color-surface: #ffffff;
  --color-text: #0f172a;
  --color-text-soft: #475569;
  --color-text-mute: #64748b;
  --color-border: #e2e8f0;
  --color-border-soft: #eef2f7;
  --color-primary: #2563eb;
  --color-primary-dark: #1d4ed8;
  --color-accent: #06b6d4;
  --color-accent-soft: #cffafe;
  --color-success: #10b981;
  --color-danger: #ef4444;
  --gradient-tech: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #06b6d4 100%);
  --gradient-soft: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --container: 1200px;
  --transition-fast: 180ms ease;
  --transition: 280ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --font-sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

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

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.6em;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

p { margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--color-text-soft); }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ----- Skip link ----- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  z-index: 9999;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

/* ==========================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  height: 72px;
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--gradient-tech);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-list a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-list a:hover,
.nav-list a.active {
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
}

.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--gradient-tech);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: #fff;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-toggle span,
.nav-toggle span::before,
.nav-toggle span::after {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-text);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.nav-toggle span::before,
.nav-toggle span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}
.nav-toggle span::before { top: -6px; }
.nav-toggle span::after { top: 6px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav-list,
  .nav-cta-wrap { display: none; }
  .nav.is-open .nav-list,
  .nav.is-open .nav-cta-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 14px 24px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav-cta-wrap {
    top: auto;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .nav.is-open .nav-list a { padding: 14px; }
  .nav.is-open .nav-cta { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-tech);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ==========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0 80px;
  background: var(--gradient-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 85% 10%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 260px at 10% 90%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-accent-soft);
  color: #0e7490;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-eyebrow .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0); }
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 44px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stat-num {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-tech);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mute);
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background: #0f172a;
  animation: floatIn 1.1s var(--transition) both;
}

.hero-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.4s ease;
}

.hero-visual:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.hero-visual::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 60%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55) 100%);
}

.hero-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-card-1 { top: 24px; left: -16px; }
.hero-card-2 { bottom: 24px; right: -16px; }

.hero-card-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-accent-soft);
  color: #0e7490;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-card-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: block;
}
.hero-card-sub {
  color: var(--color-text-mute);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

@keyframes floatIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero { padding: 64px 0 56px; }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .hero-visual { aspect-ratio: 4 / 4; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
  .hero-card-1 { left: 8px; }
  .hero-card-2 { right: 8px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   SECTIONS
   ========================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 88px 0;
}

.section-soft {
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
}

.section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.section-head-text { max-width: 640px; }

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.section-head p { margin-bottom: 0; max-width: 560px; }

.section-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.section-link::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.section-link:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   CATEGORIES
   ========================================================== */
.cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.cat-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.cat-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-tech);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: #d4dbe7;
}

.cat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.cat-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.cat-card h3 {
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
}

.cat-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mute);
}

.cat-card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   ARTICLES
   ========================================================== */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.article-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.article-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.article-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s ease;
}

.article-card:hover .article-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.article-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.article-body {
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mute);
}

.article-meta .dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; background: #cbd5e1; border-radius: 50%; }

.article-card h3 {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.article-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mute);
}

.article-read {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----- Featured (latest) layout ----- */
.featured-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.featured-main {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.featured-main img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: -2;
  transition: transform 1.2s ease;
}

.featured-main::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) 30%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 100%);
  z-index: -1;
}

.featured-main:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.featured-content {
  padding: 32px;
  width: 100%;
}

.featured-content .article-tag {
  position: static;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.featured-main h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.featured-main p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.featured-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.feat-side-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.feat-side-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.feat-side-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.feat-side-body {
  padding: 14px 14px 14px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.feat-side-body .article-tag {
  position: static;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.feat-side-body h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.feat-side-body span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mute);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .featured-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-main { min-height: 320px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .feat-side-card { grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
}

.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.about-features li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
}

.about-features svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-features strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.about-features span {
  color: var(--color-text-mute);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT
   ========================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.contact-info {
  background: var(--gradient-tech);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-info::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
}
.contact-info::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  bottom: -60px;
  left: -60px;
}

.contact-info h2 { color: #fff; }
.contact-info p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); }

.contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-list .ico {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-list a, .contact-list span {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-form {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.form-group label .req { color: var(--color-danger); }

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  appearance: none;
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.form-group .error-msg {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-danger);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.form-group.has-error input,
.form-group.has-error select,
.form-group.has-error textarea {
  border-color: var(--color-danger);
}

.form-group.has-error .error-msg { display: block; }

.form-check {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-check input {
  margin-top: 3px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  accent-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-status {
  display: none;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.form-status.success {
  display: block;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}
.form-status.error {
  display: block;
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #b91c1c;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .contact-info, .contact-form { padding: 28px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   ARTICLE PAGE (single)
   ========================================================== */
.article-hero {
  padding: 56px 0 24px;
  background: var(--gradient-soft);
}

.article-hero .article-tag {
  position: static;
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-accent-soft);
  color: #0e7490;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.article-hero h1 { max-width: 820px; }

.article-hero .meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-mute);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-cover {
  margin: 36px auto 48px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.article-cover img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.article-content {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.article-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: 1.6em 0 0.6em;
}

.article-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 1.4em 0 0.4em;
}

.article-content p, .article-content li { color: var(--color-text-soft); }

.article-content ul, .article-content ol {
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin: 0 0 1.2em;
}

.article-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }

.article-content blockquote {
  margin: 28px 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.related-articles { padding-top: 0; }

/* ==========================================================
   PRIVACY / LEGAL PAGE
   ========================================================== */
.legal-wrap {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 24px 80px;
}

.legal-wrap h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-wrap .upd {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mute);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.legal-wrap h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 36px 0 12px;
}

.legal-wrap h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 22px 0 8px;
}

.legal-wrap ul { padding-left: 22px; }

.legal-wrap table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.legal-wrap th,
.legal-wrap td {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
}

.legal-wrap th {
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-wrap tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================================
   NEWSLETTER STRIP
   ========================================================== */
.cta-strip {
  padding: 56px 0;
  background: var(--gradient-tech);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent 50%);
}

.cta-strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-strip h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cta-strip p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86); margin: 0; }

.cta-strip-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-strip .btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.cta-strip .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .cta-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-strip-actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #0b1020;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 64px 0 24px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.site-footer p { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 360px; }

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-meta a { color: #cbd5e1; }
.footer-meta a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-meta .legal-links { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   COOKIE CONSENT BANNER
   ========================================================== */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  animation: slideUp 380ms var(--transition);
}

.cookie-banner.is-visible { display: grid; }

.cookie-banner-text { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--color-text-soft); }
.cookie-banner-text strong { color: var(--color-text); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 1rem; }
.cookie-banner-text a { font-weight: 600; }

.cookie-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-banner-actions .btn {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

@keyframes slideUp {
  from { transform: translateY(40px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ----- Cookie modal ----- */
.cookie-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
}

.cookie-modal.is-open { display: flex; }

.cookie-modal-inner {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow: auto;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cookie-modal h3 { margin-top: 0; }

.cookie-pref {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-soft);
}

.cookie-pref:first-of-type { border-top: 0; }

.cookie-pref-info strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cookie-pref-info p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-mute);
}

.cookie-modal-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-top: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Toggle switch */
.switch {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 44px;
  height: 26px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.switch input {
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.slider {
  position: absolute;
  cursor: pointer;
  inset: 0;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  height: 20px;
  width: 20px;
  left: 3px;
  top: 3px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.switch input:checked + .slider { background: var(--color-primary); }
.switch input:checked + .slider::before { transform: translateX(18px); }
.switch input:disabled + .slider { background: #cbd5e1; opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; }

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .cookie-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px;
  }
  .cookie-banner-actions { width: 100%; }
  .cookie-banner-actions .btn { flex: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS (subtle)
   ========================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}