/* =========================================================
   Joyix Digital — unified stylesheet
   Mobile-first · no frameworks · no webfonts · no external requests
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- 1. Tokens ---------- */
:root{
  /* surfaces */
  --bg:            #08080A;
  --bg-alt:        #0C0C10;
  --surface:       #111116;
  --surface-2:     #16161D;
  --border:        #22222C;
  --border-soft:   #1A1A22;

  /* text */
  --text:          #F5F5F7;
  --text-mid:      #B9B9C6;
  --text-dim:      #8A8A9A;

  /* accent */
  --accent:        #4D7CFE;
  --accent-hi:     #6C93FF;
  --accent-2:      #A855F7;
  --accent-soft:   rgba(77,124,254,.12);
  --accent-line:   rgba(77,124,254,.32);

  /* type scale (fluid) */
  --h1: clamp(2.15rem, 1.35rem + 3.9vw, 4.15rem);
  --h2: clamp(1.65rem, 1.2rem + 2.1vw, 2.6rem);
  --h3: clamp(1.06rem, .98rem + .35vw, 1.2rem);

  /* layout */
  --wrap: 1160px;
  --gutter: 20px;
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;

  /* motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --t: .18s var(--ease);

  color-scheme: dark;
}

/* ---------- 2. Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{
  -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  scroll-padding-top:88px;      /* clears the sticky header on anchor jumps */
}
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,"Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
h1,h2,h3{ margin:0 0 .5em; line-height:1.16; letter-spacing:-.022em; font-weight:700; }
h1{ font-size:var(--h1); letter-spacing:-.032em; }
h2{ font-size:var(--h2); letter-spacing:-.026em; }
h3{ font-size:var(--h3); }
p{ margin:0 0 1rem; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
a{ color:var(--text); text-decoration:none; transition:color var(--t); }
img,svg{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
button,input{ font:inherit; color:inherit; }
::selection{ background:var(--accent); color:#fff; }

:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--accent-hi);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:4px;
}

.sr-only{
  position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0 0 0 0); white-space:nowrap; border:0;
}
.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:0; z-index:200;
  background:var(--accent); color:#fff; padding:12px 20px;
  border-radius:0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0; font-weight:600;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left:0; }

/* ---------- 3. Layout primitives ---------- */
.wrap{
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--wrap);
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding-inline:var(--gutter);
}
.section{ padding:64px 0; }
.section-alt{
  background:var(--bg-alt);
  border-block:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.section-head{ max-width:660px; margin-bottom:36px; }
.section-sub{ color:var(--text-mid); font-size:1.02rem; }

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-hi);
}
.eyebrow .dot{
  width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--accent-soft);
}
.grad{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--accent) 0%,var(--accent-2) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
}

/* ---------- 4. Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  padding:12px 20px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.95rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  cursor:pointer;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background var(--t), border-color var(--t), transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), color var(--t);
}
.btn-sm{ padding:9px 17px; font-size:.88rem; }
.btn-lg{ padding:15px 28px; font-size:1rem; }

.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--accent) 0%,#6D6BFB 55%,var(--accent-2) 100%);
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 6px 20px -8px rgba(77,124,254,.75);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 28px -10px rgba(120,110,250,.85); }
.btn-primary:active{ transform:translateY(0); }

.btn-ghost{
  background:transparent;
  border-color:var(--border);
  color:var(--text);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--accent-line); background:var(--accent-soft); color:#fff; }

/* ---------- 5. Header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  background:rgba(8,8,10,.82);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.header-inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:16px;
  min-height:68px;
  position:relative;
}
.brand{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.brand-mark{ flex:none; }
.brand-name{ font-size:1.18rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.03em; }
.brand-accent{ color:var(--accent); }

.site-nav{ margin-left:auto; }
.nav-list{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.nav-list a{
  display:block;
  padding:9px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.94rem; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--text-mid);
}
.nav-list a:hover{ color:var(--text); background:var(--surface-2); }
.nav-cta{ margin-left:8px; }
.nav-cta a{ color:#fff; }
.nav-cta a:hover{ color:#fff; background:none; }

/* mobile toggle — hidden on desktop */
.nav-toggle{ display:none; }
.burger{ display:none; }

/* ---------- 6. Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:64px 0 56px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.hero-glow{
  position:absolute; inset:-40% 0 auto -20%;
  height:620px; width:140%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 55% at 22% 42%, rgba(77,124,254,.20), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(42% 48% at 74% 26%, rgba(168,85,247,.16), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
  filter:blur(6px);
}
.hero-inner{ position:relative; }
.hero-title{ max-width:16ch; }
.hero-sub{
  max-width:56ch;
  margin-top:18px;
  font-size:clamp(1.02rem,.96rem + .4vw,1.18rem);
  color:var(--text-mid);
}
.hero-actions{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
  margin-top:28px;
}
.hero-note{
  margin-top:16px;
  font-size:.87rem;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}

.stats{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:1px;
  margin:44px 0 0;
  background:var(--border-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.stat{ background:var(--bg); padding:20px 18px; }
.stat dt{
  font-size:.74rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}
.stat dd{ margin:6px 0 0; }
.stat-num{
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,1.2rem + 1.2vw,2rem);
  font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.035em;
  line-height:1.1;
  display:block;
}

/* ---------- 7. Trust bar ---------- */
.trustbar{
  padding:32px 0;
  background:var(--bg-alt);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.trust-label{
  margin:0 0 20px;
  text-align:center;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}
.logo-row{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;
  gap:14px 30px;
}
.client-logo{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  color:var(--text-mid);
  font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.015em;
  opacity:.68;
  transition:opacity var(--t), color var(--t);
}
.client-logo:hover{ opacity:1; color:var(--text); }
.client-logo svg{ flex:none; }
.trust-featured{
  margin:20px 0 0;
  text-align:center;
  font-size:.84rem;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}
.trust-featured strong{ color:var(--text-mid); font-weight:600; }

/* ---------- 8. Grids & cards ---------- */
.grid-3{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:16px;
}

.card{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:26px 22px;
  transition:border-color var(--t), transform var(--t), background var(--t);
}
.card:hover{ border-color:var(--accent-line); transform:translateY(-3px); background:var(--surface-2); }
.card-icon{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:44px; height:44px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--accent-soft);
  border:1px solid var(--accent-line);
  color:var(--accent-hi);
}
.card p{ color:var(--text-mid); font-size:.95rem; }

.ticks{ margin:18px 0; display:grid; gap:9px; }
.ticks li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:26px;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:var(--text-mid);
  line-height:1.5;
}
.ticks li::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:0; top:.35em;
  width:15px; height:9px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--accent);
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--accent);
  transform:rotate(-45deg) scale(.85);
  transform-origin:center;
}
.card-roi{
  margin:0;
  padding-top:16px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  font-size:.88rem;
  color:var(--text-dim)!important;
}
.card-roi strong{ color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }

/* case study cards */
.case{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:24px 22px;
  transition:border-color var(--t), transform var(--t);
}
.case:hover{ border-color:var(--accent-line); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.case-tag{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-size:.74rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}
.case-metric{
  margin:0 0 4px;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,1.5rem + 2vw,2.7rem);
  font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.04em; line-height:1.05;
}
.case h3{ margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--text); }
.case p{ color:var(--text-mid); font-size:.94rem; }
.case-foot{
  margin:16px 0 0!important;
  padding-top:14px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
  font-size:.86rem;
  color:var(--accent-hi)!important;
  font-weight:600;
}

/* testimonial */
.quote{
  margin:28px 0 0;
  padding:28px 24px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.quote blockquote{ margin:0; }
.quote p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem,.98rem + .5vw,1.3rem);
  line-height:1.55;
  letter-spacing:-.015em;
  color:var(--text);
}
.quote em{ color:var(--accent-hi); font-style:italic; }
.quote figcaption{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  margin-top:22px;
  padding-top:20px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.avatar{
  flex:none;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  width:42px; height:42px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent),var(--accent-2));
  color:#fff;
  font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.quote-meta{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.35; }
.quote-meta strong{ font-size:.95rem; }
.quote-meta span{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-dim); }

/* ---------- 9. Why us ---------- */
.why-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:32px;
  align-items:start;
}
.why-list{ display:grid; gap:22px; margin-top:32px; }
.why-list li{
  padding-left:20px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--border);
  transition:border-color var(--t);
}
.why-list li:hover{ border-left-color:var(--accent); }
.why-list h3{ margin-bottom:6px; }
.why-list p{ margin:0; color:var(--text-mid); font-size:.94rem; }

.why-panel{
  position:relative;
  padding:26px 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(77,124,254,.07),transparent 60%),
    var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.panel-title{
  margin-bottom:18px;
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}
.crosses{ display:grid; gap:12px; }
.crosses li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:28px;
  font-size:.95rem;
  color:var(--text-mid);
}
.crosses li::before,
.crosses li::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:4px; top:.72em;
  width:13px; height:2px;
  background:#F0546A;
  border-radius:2px;
}
.crosses li::before{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.crosses li::after{ transform:rotate(-45deg); }
.panel-divider{
  height:1px;
  margin:22px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent-line),transparent);
}
.panel-note{
  margin:0;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}

/* ---------- 10. Contact band ---------- */
.cta-band{
  position:relative;
  padding:64px 0;
  background:var(--bg-alt);
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-band::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:auto 0 -60% 0;
  height:340px;
  background:radial-gradient(45% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(120,110,250,.22), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.contact-grid{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:32px;
  align-items:start;
}
.contact-copy h2{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.contact-points{ margin:24px 0 0; }
.contact-direct{
  margin-top:26px;
  padding-top:22px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-direct-label{ margin:0 0 6px; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--text-dim); }
.contact-direct a{
  font-size:1.02rem; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--accent-hi);
  overflow-wrap:anywhere;
}
.contact-direct a:hover{ color:var(--text); }

/* form */
.contact-form{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:24px 20px;
}
.form-title{ margin-bottom:20px; font-size:1.05rem; }
.field{ display:grid; gap:7px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.field-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; }
.field label{
  font-size:.83rem; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text-mid);
}
.req{ color:var(--accent); }
.opt{ font-weight:400; color:var(--text-dim); }

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea{
  width:100%;
  padding:12px 14px;
  background-color:var(--bg-alt);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-family:inherit;
  font-size:.94rem;
  transition:border-color var(--t), background-color var(--t);
}
.field input::placeholder{ color:var(--text-dim); }
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:106px; line-height:1.55; }
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus{
  outline:none;
  border-color:var(--accent);
  background-color:var(--surface-2);
}
.field input:focus-visible,
.field select:focus-visible,
.field textarea:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--accent-hi); outline-offset:2px; }

/* custom caret so the select matches the dark theme cross-browser */
.field select{
  appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none;
  padding-right:40px;
  cursor:pointer;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(45deg,transparent 50%,var(--text-dim) 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--text-dim) 50%,transparent 50%);
  background-position:calc(100% - 19px) calc(50% + 1px), calc(100% - 14px) calc(50% + 1px);
  background-size:6px 6px, 6px 6px;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
}
.field select option{ background:var(--surface); color:var(--text); }

.form-submit{ width:100%; margin-top:4px; }
.form-fine{
  margin:14px 0 0;
  text-align:center;
  font-size:.79rem;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}

/* ---------- 11. Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{
  background:var(--bg);
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  padding-top:52px;
}
.footer-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:34px;
  padding-bottom:40px;
}
.footer-blurb{
  margin:14px 0 0;
  font-size:.92rem;
  color:var(--text-dim);
  max-width:42ch;
}
.footer-contact{ margin:14px 0 0; font-size:.92rem; }
.footer-contact a{ color:var(--accent-hi); }
.footer-contact a:hover{ color:var(--text); }

.footer-head{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text);
}
.footer-col ul{ display:grid; gap:10px; }
.footer-col a{ font-size:.93rem; color:var(--text-dim); }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--text); }

.news-form{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;
  margin-top:16px;
}
.news-form input{
  flex:1 1 190px;
  min-width:0;
  padding:12px 15px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.92rem;
  transition:border-color var(--t), background var(--t);
}
.news-form input::placeholder{ color:var(--text-dim); }
.news-form input:focus{
  outline:none;
  border-color:var(--accent);
  background:var(--surface-2);
}
.news-form input:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--accent-hi); outline-offset:2px; }
.news-form .btn{ flex:0 0 auto; }
.footer-fine{
  margin:12px 0 0;
  font-size:.79rem;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}

.footer-bottom{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:12px;
  padding-block:20px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.footer-bottom p{ margin:0; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-dim); }
.footer-legal{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px; }
.footer-legal a{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-dim); }
.footer-legal a:hover{ color:var(--text); }

/* =========================================================
   12. Responsive — mobile-first upward
   ========================================================= */

/* --- below 860px: collapse nav into a CSS-only drawer --- */
@media (max-width:859px){
  .burger{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:5px;
    width:42px; height:42px;
    padding:0 9px;
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:11px;
    background:var(--surface);
    cursor:pointer;
    order:3;
  }
  .burger span{
    display:block; height:2px; width:100%;
    background:var(--text);
    border-radius:2px;
    transition:transform var(--t), opacity var(--t);
  }
  /* the checkbox stays focusable but sits invisibly over the burger */
  .nav-toggle{
    display:block;
    position:absolute; right:var(--gutter); top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:42px; height:42px;
    margin:0;
    opacity:0;
    cursor:pointer;
    z-index:3;
  }
  .nav-toggle:focus-visible + .burger{
    outline:2px solid var(--accent-hi);
    outline-offset:3px;
  }
  .nav-toggle:checked + .burger span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle:checked + .burger span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
  .nav-toggle:checked + .burger span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .site-nav{
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:100%;
    background:rgba(8,8,10,.97);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    /* zero-width border while closed so the drawer adds no stray hairline */
    border-bottom:0 solid var(--border);
    /* collapsed by default — animates without triggering layout shift on load */
    display:grid;
    grid-template-rows:0fr;
    visibility:hidden;
    transition:grid-template-rows .26s var(--ease), visibility .26s;
  }
  .nav-toggle:checked ~ .site-nav{
    grid-template-rows:1fr;
    border-bottom-width:1px;
    visibility:visible;
  }
  .nav-list{
    overflow:hidden;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
    gap:2px;
    min-height:0;
    padding:0 var(--gutter);
  }
  .nav-toggle:checked ~ .site-nav .nav-list{ padding:10px var(--gutter) 18px; }
  .nav-list a{ padding:12px 14px; font-size:1rem; }
  .nav-cta{ margin:8px 0 0; }
  .nav-cta a{ padding:13px 20px; text-align:center; }
}

/* --- 560px+ : two-up stats already set, widen cards --- */
@media (min-width:560px){
  :root{ --gutter:28px; }
  .section{ padding:76px 0; }
  .hero{ padding:80px 0 68px; }
  .grid-3{ gap:18px; }
  .card,.case{ padding:28px 26px; }
  .quote{ padding:34px 32px; }
  .contact-form{ padding:28px 26px; }
  .field-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; column-gap:16px; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:36px 28px; }
}

/* --- 860px+ : full desktop nav + multi-column layouts --- */
@media (min-width:860px){
  html{ scroll-padding-top:96px; }
  .section{ padding:96px 0; }
  .section-head{ margin-bottom:48px; }

  .hero{ padding:110px 0 88px; }
  .hero-actions{ margin-top:34px; }
  .stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); margin-top:60px; }
  .stat{ padding:24px 22px; }

  .grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:22px; }

  .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1.35fr .8fr; gap:56px; }
  .why-panel{ position:sticky; top:96px; }

  .quote{ margin-top:36px; padding:40px 44px; }

  .cta-band{ padding:96px 0; }
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr; gap:56px; }
  .contact-form{ padding:34px 32px; }

  .footer-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1.5fr .8fr .8fr 1.4fr;
    gap:40px;
    padding-bottom:52px;
  }
  .footer-news{ padding-left:8px; }
}

/* --- 1080px+ : final polish --- */
@media (min-width:1080px){
  .hero-title{ max-width:14ch; }
  .card{ padding:32px 30px; }
}

/* ---------- 13. Accessibility & print ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.01ms!important;
    animation-iteration-count:1!important;
    transition-duration:.01ms!important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-contrast:more){
  :root{ --text-mid:#DCDCE4; --text-dim:#B4B4C2; --border:#3A3A48; }
}

@media print{
  .site-header,.hero-glow,.news-form,.contact-form{ display:none; }
  body{ background:#fff; color:#000; }
  .card,.case,.quote,.why-panel{ border-color:#ccc; background:#fff; }
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   14. Blog — index (blog.html) + article (blog-post.html)
   Same tokens, same primitives. Nothing here needs JS.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- 14.1 Shared post pieces ---------- */

/* Placeholder artwork: pure CSS, so it costs zero requests.
   To use a real image, drop an <img> inside .post-thumb — it will
   cover the box and hide the gradient underneath. */
.post-thumb{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  background:
    radial-gradient(58% 78% at 18% 18%, rgba(77,124,254,.34), transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(58% 78% at 84% 82%, rgba(168,85,247,.28), transparent 66%),
    var(--surface-2);
}
.post-thumb::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(245,245,247,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(245,245,247,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:34px 34px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.post-thumb img{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
}

.post-cat{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.11em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-hi);
}
.post-meta{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:6px 10px;
  margin:0;
  font-size:.82rem;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}
.post-meta .sep{ opacity:.5; }

/* ---------- 14.2 Featured post ---------- */
.featured{ padding:52px 0 0; }
.featured-post{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:22px;
  padding:18px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(77,124,254,.06),transparent 55%),
    var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  transition:border-color var(--t), transform var(--t);
}
.featured-post:hover{ border-color:var(--accent-line); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.featured-body{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; padding:4px 6px 8px; }
.featured-flag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  align-self:flex-start;
  margin:0 0 16px;
  padding:6px 14px;
  border:1px solid var(--accent-line);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--accent-soft);
  font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.11em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent-hi);
}
.featured-body h2{
  margin-bottom:12px;
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,1.2rem + 1.6vw,2.15rem);
}
.featured-body h2 a:hover{ color:var(--accent-hi); }
.featured-excerpt{ color:var(--text-mid); font-size:1rem; max-width:52ch; }
.featured-post .post-meta{ margin-top:6px; }
.featured-actions{ margin-top:22px; }

/* ---------- 14.3 Category filter (CSS-only, no JS) ---------- */
.filter-row{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
  margin:0 0 28px;
  padding-bottom:22px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
  padding:9px 18px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.9rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--text-mid);
  cursor:pointer;
  user-select:none;
  transition:background var(--t), border-color var(--t), color var(--t);
}
.chip:hover{ background:var(--surface-2); border-color:var(--accent-line); color:var(--text); }

/* checked state → active chip + filtered grid */
#cat-all:checked      ~ .filter-row label[for="cat-all"],
#cat-links:checked    ~ .filter-row label[for="cat-links"],
#cat-tech:checked     ~ .filter-row label[for="cat-tech"]{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--accent) 0%,#6D6BFB 55%,var(--accent-2) 100%);
  border-color:transparent;
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 6px 20px -10px rgba(77,124,254,.8);
}
#cat-all:focus-visible   ~ .filter-row label[for="cat-all"],
#cat-links:focus-visible ~ .filter-row label[for="cat-links"],
#cat-tech:focus-visible  ~ .filter-row label[for="cat-tech"]{
  outline:2px solid var(--accent-hi);
  outline-offset:3px;
}
#cat-links:checked ~ .post-grid .post-card:not([data-cat="link-building"]),
#cat-tech:checked  ~ .post-grid .post-card:not([data-cat="technical-seo"]){
  display:none;
}

/* ---------- 14.4 Article cards ---------- */
.post-grid{ align-items:stretch; }
.post-card{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  padding:16px 16px 6px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  transition:border-color var(--t), transform var(--t), background var(--t);
}
.post-card:hover{ border-color:var(--accent-line); transform:translateY(-3px); background:var(--surface-2); }
.post-card .post-thumb{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.post-body{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; padding:0 6px 14px; }
.post-card h3{ margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.3; }
.post-card h3 a:hover{ color:var(--accent-hi); }
.post-excerpt{ color:var(--text-mid); font-size:.93rem; }
.post-card .post-meta{
  margin-top:auto;
  padding-top:14px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ---------- 14.5 Newsletter CTA ---------- */
.news-cta{
  position:relative;
  max-width:660px;
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding:34px 24px;
  text-align:center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(77,124,254,.08),transparent 60%),
    var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.news-cta .eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }
.news-cta h2{ margin-bottom:12px; font-size:clamp(1.45rem,1.2rem + 1.2vw,2rem); }
.news-cta .section-sub{ max-width:46ch; margin-inline:auto; }
.news-cta .news-form{
  justify-content:center;
  max-width:470px;
  margin:24px auto 0;
}
.news-cta .footer-fine{ text-align:center; }

/* ---------- 14.6 Article page: TOC + narrow column ---------- */
.article-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr;
  gap:32px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:40px 0 8px;
}
.toc{
  padding:20px 18px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.toc-title{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}
.toc ol{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; display:grid; gap:1px; }
.toc a{
  display:block;
  padding:7px 12px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--border);
  font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.45;
  color:var(--text-dim);
  transition:color var(--t), border-color var(--t), background var(--t);
}
.toc a:hover{ color:var(--text); border-left-color:var(--accent); background:var(--surface-2); }
.toc .toc-sub a{ padding-left:24px; font-size:.85rem; }

.article{ max-width:750px; min-width:0; }

/* article header */
.article-head{
  padding-bottom:24px;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.article-title{
  margin-bottom:18px;
  font-size:clamp(1.85rem,1.35rem + 2.2vw,2.9rem);
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
}
.article-byline{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:12px;
}
.byline-meta{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.4; }
.byline-meta strong{ font-size:.95rem; font-weight:600; }

/* ---------- 14.7 Prose ---------- */
.prose{ padding-top:8px; }
.prose p{
  margin:0 0 1.15rem;
  font-size:1.02rem;
  line-height:1.78;
  color:var(--text-mid);
}
.prose .lede{ font-size:1.12rem; color:var(--text); }
.prose h2{
  margin:46px 0 14px;
  font-size:clamp(1.35rem,1.15rem + .9vw,1.8rem);
  scroll-margin-top:104px;
}
.prose h3{
  margin:32px 0 10px;
  font-size:1.1rem;
  color:var(--text);
  scroll-margin-top:104px;
}
.prose a{ color:var(--accent-hi); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }
.prose a:hover{ color:var(--text); }
.prose strong{ color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }
.prose ul.prose-list{ display:grid; gap:10px; margin:0 0 1.3rem; }
.prose ul.prose-list li{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:22px;
  font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--text-mid);
}
.prose ul.prose-list li::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; left:2px; top:.72em;
  width:7px; height:7px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
}
.prose blockquote{
  margin:32px 0;
  padding:22px 26px;
  border-left:3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius:0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent-soft),transparent 78%);
}
.prose blockquote p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:1.14rem; line-height:1.6; letter-spacing:-.015em;
  color:var(--text);
}
.prose blockquote cite{
  display:block;
  margin-top:12px;
  font-size:.85rem; font-style:normal;
  color:var(--text-dim);
}
.prose figure{ margin:34px 0; }
.prose figcaption{
  margin-top:10px;
  font-size:.83rem;
  color:var(--text-dim);
  text-align:center;
}
.prose hr{
  height:1px; border:0;
  margin:40px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--border),transparent);
}

/* ---------- 14.8 Soft CTA + related posts ---------- */
.soft-cta{
  margin:48px 0 0;
  padding:28px 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(77,124,254,.09),transparent 65%),
    var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--accent-line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.soft-cta h2{ margin-bottom:10px; font-size:clamp(1.3rem,1.1rem + .9vw,1.7rem); }
.soft-cta p{ color:var(--text-mid); font-size:.98rem; max-width:52ch; }
.soft-cta .hero-actions{ margin-top:20px; }

.related{ padding:56px 0 0; }
.related .section-head{ margin-bottom:26px; }

/* ---------- 14.9 Blog responsive ---------- */
@media (min-width:560px){
  .featured-post{ padding:22px; }
  .post-card{ padding:18px 18px 6px; }
  .news-cta{ padding:40px 36px; }
  .soft-cta{ padding:32px 30px; }
  .toc{ padding:22px 20px; }
}

@media (min-width:860px){
  .featured{ padding:72px 0 0; }
  .featured-post{
    grid-template-columns:1.02fr .98fr;
    gap:34px;
    padding:26px;
    align-items:stretch;
  }
  .featured-post .post-thumb{ aspect-ratio:auto; height:100%; min-height:300px; }
  .featured-body{ padding:10px 8px 10px 0; }
  .filter-row{ margin-bottom:34px; }
  .related{ padding:72px 0 0; }
}

/* left rail only appears once there's room for a 750px column beside it */
@media (min-width:1024px){
  .article-layout{
    grid-template-columns:236px minmax(0,750px);
    gap:52px;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:56px 0 8px;
  }
  .toc{
    position:sticky;
    top:96px;
    max-height:calc(100vh - 128px);
    overflow-y:auto;
  }
}

@media print{
  .toc,.soft-cta,.news-cta,.filter-row,.related{ display:none; }
  .article-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .post-thumb{ background:#eee; }
  .prose p,.prose ul.prose-list li{ color:#000; }
}