/* ====================================================
   PaysafeKasinot.fi — Editorial style
   PayPal-inspired: white bg, deep blue, fresh greens
   ==================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Source+Serif+4:opsz,wght@8..60,400;8..60,600;8..60,700&family=Source+Sans+3:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  --paper: #ffffff;
  --paper-warm: #faf9f7;
  --paper-cool: #f4f6f9;
  --line: #e4e8ee;
  --line-soft: #eef1f5;
  --line-strong: #ced5e0;
  --ink: #0c1b33;
  --ink-soft: #354660;
  --ink-mute: #6b7891;
  --ink-faint: #9aa3b5;
  --blue: #003087;
  --blue-bright: #0070ba;
  --blue-soft: #e7f0fb;
  --blue-deep: #001a4d;
  --teal: #009cde;
  --green: #2e7d32;
  --green-soft: #e8f5e9;
  --amber: #f57c00;
  --red: #c62828;
  --serif: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --sans: 'Source Sans 3', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

.shell { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
.shell-narrow { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }

a { color: var(--blue-bright); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

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

code {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;
  background: var(--paper-cool);
  color: var(--blue);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 0.92em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* ===== TOP BAR ===== */
.topbar {
  background: var(--blue-deep);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 7px 0;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.topbar b { color: white; font-weight: 600; }

/* ===== MASTHEAD ===== */
.masthead {
  background: white;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}
.masthead-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.publisher {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.publisher-logo {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.publisher-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.publisher-title em {
  color: var(--blue-bright);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.section-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
}
.section-nav a {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.section-nav a:hover { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; }
.cta-group { display: flex; gap: 10px; }

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 22px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.button--primary {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: white;
}
.button--primary:hover {
  background: var(--blue-deep);
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.button--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
}
.button--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.button--soft {
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue);
}
.button--soft:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.button--lg { padding: 14px 30px; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 26px; }
.button--sm { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 18px; }

/* ===== HEADLINE / HERO ===== */
.headline {
  background: white;
  padding: 60px 0 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.headline-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.headline-kicker::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--blue-bright);
}
.headline-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 800px;
}
.headline-lead {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.byline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.byline-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue));
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
}
.byline strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.byline-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.byline-date::before {
  content: '· ';
  margin: 0 4px;
}

/* ===== TRUST RIBBON ===== */
.ribbon {
  background: var(--paper-cool);
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ribbon-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.ribbon-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.ribbon-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ribbon-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.ribbon-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.ribbon-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
.column { padding: 80px 0; }
.column--gray { background: var(--paper-cool); }
.column--warm { background: var(--paper-warm); }

.column-head {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  max-width: 780px;
}
.column-head.center { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.column-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.column-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.column-head p {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ===== CASINO CARDS (top picks at top) ===== */
.picks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.pick {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.pick.is-top {
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 48, 135, 0.08);
}
.pick-rank {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: white;
  padding: 6px 12px 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pick-rank.is-second { background: var(--ink-soft); }
.pick-rank.is-third { background: var(--ink-mute); }
.pick-brand {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.pick-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--blue-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.pick-bonus {
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.pick-bonus-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pick-bonus-value {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.pick-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.pick-list li {
  padding: 6px 0 6px 22px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.pick-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 6px;
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.pick-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ===== CASINO RANKING TABLE ===== */
.ranking {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ranking-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 50px 200px 1fr 150px;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ranking-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ranking-row:hover { background: var(--paper-cool); }
.ranking-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ranking-brand {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ranking-brand small {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-top: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.ranking-facts {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.fact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.fact-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.fact-data {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.fact-data.is-bonus { color: var(--blue); }

/* ===== PROSE ===== */
.prose { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.prose > p, .prose > ul, .prose > ol, .prose > blockquote {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.prose > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 5em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  float: left;
  line-height: 0.9;
  margin: 4px 12px 0 0;
}
.prose strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.prose h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 44px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.prose h4 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin: 32px 0 12px;
}
.prose ul, .prose ol {
  padding-left: 24px;
}
.prose ul li, .prose ol li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.prose ul li::marker { color: var(--blue); }
.prose ol li::marker { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; }
.prose blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue);
  padding-left: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 30px 0;
}

/* ===== PROS / CONS SPLIT ===== */
.balance {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 40px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.balance-side {
  padding: 28px 30px;
  background: white;
}
.balance-side + .balance-side {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.balance-side.is-up { background: var(--green-soft); }
.balance-side h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.balance-side.is-up h3 { color: var(--green); }
.balance-side.is-down h3 { color: var(--amber); }
.balance-side ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.balance-side li {
  padding: 10px 0 10px 26px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.balance-side li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.balance-side.is-up li::before {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.balance-side.is-down li::before {
  content: '−';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ===== STEPS ===== */
.guide {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.guide-step {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.guide-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.guide-step h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.guide-step p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ===== BONUS TYPES (article cards) ===== */
.articles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.article-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.article-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.article-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-bright);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.article-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.article-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ===== COMPARISON TABLE ===== */
.compare-table {
  margin: 36px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: white;
}
.compare-table table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.compare-table th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.compare-table td {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.compare-table tr:hover td { background: var(--paper-cool); }
.compare-table td strong { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; }

/* ===== Q&A (FAQ) ===== */
.qa-list { max-width: 780px; margin: 50px auto 0; }
.qa {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: border-color .2s;
}
.qa[open] {
  border-color: var(--blue);
}
.qa summary {
  padding: 20px 56px 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.qa summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.qa summary::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  right: 22px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.qa[open] summary::after {
  content: '−';
  background: var(--blue);
  color: white;
}
.qa p {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ===== EDITORIAL NOTE / CALLOUT ===== */
.note {
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin: 30px 0;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}
.note-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.note p {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
.appeal {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: white;
  padding: 70px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.appeal::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: white;
}
.appeal h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.appeal p {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}
.appeal .button--primary {
  background: white;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.appeal .button--primary:hover {
  background: var(--paper-cool);
  color: var(--blue-deep);
}
.appeal-fine {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.colophon {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: 60px 0 28px;
}
.colophon-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.colophon .publisher-title { color: white; }
.colophon .publisher-logo { background: white; color: var(--blue); }
.colophon h5 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.colophon p, .colophon li {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.colophon ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.colophon a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.colophon a:hover { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; }
.colophon-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .section-nav { display: none; }
  .ribbon-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .picks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ranking-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; }
  .ranking-facts { gap: 16px; }
  .balance { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .balance-side + .balance-side { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .guide { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .articles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .colophon-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .masthead-inner { padding: 14px 18px; gap: 12px; }
  .cta-group .button--ghost { display: none; }
  .shell, .shell-narrow { padding: 0 18px; }
  .column { padding: 50px 0; }
  .headline { padding: 40px 0; }
  .guide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ribbon-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN UPGRADE LAYER — 2026 refresh
   Adds depth, warmth and motion on top of the editorial base.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(12,27,51,.04), 0 2px 8px rgba(12,27,51,.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(12,27,51,.07), 0 12px 32px rgba(12,27,51,.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,48,135,.10), 0 24px 60px rgba(0,48,135,.10);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* Subtle page texture so the white isn't flat */
body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 85% -8%, rgba(0,156,222,.06), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at -5% 2%, rgba(0,48,135,.05), transparent 55%),
    var(--paper);
}

/* ---- Top bar: gradient instead of flat ---- */
.topbar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue) 55%, var(--blue-bright));
}

/* ---- Masthead: soft shadow on scroll feel ---- */
.masthead { box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line), 0 6px 20px rgba(12,27,51,.03); }
.publisher-logo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue));
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,48,135,.28);
}
.section-nav a { position: relative; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
.section-nav a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; height: 2px; width: 0;
  background: var(--blue-bright); border-radius: 2px; transition: width .25s var(--ease);
}
.section-nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* ---- Buttons: depth + lift ---- */
.button { transition: transform .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease), background .2s var(--ease); }
.button--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,48,135,.28);
}
.button--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,48,135,.36); }
.button--soft:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.button--ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ---- Hero: layered headline ---- */
.headline {
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 300px at 90% 0%, rgba(0,156,222,.07), transparent 60%),
    white;
}
.headline-title em, .headline-title b { color: var(--blue-bright); font-style: normal; }
.byline {
  background: var(--paper-cool);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.byline-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--blue));
  color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,156,222,.3);
}

/* ---- Trust ribbon: cards with hover ---- */
.ribbon { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper-cool), var(--paper)); }
.ribbon-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.ribbon-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.ribbon-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-soft), #fff);
  border-color: var(--blue-soft);
}

/* ---- Pick cards: rounder, deeper, animated ---- */
.pick {
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pick::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--teal));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s var(--ease);
}
.pick:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.pick:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.pick.is-top {
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  background:
    linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal)) border-box;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.pick.is-top::before { opacity: 1; height: 5px; }
.pick-rank { border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,48,135,.25); }
.pick-rank.is-top, .pick.is-top .pick-rank {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-bright));
}
.pick-bonus {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-soft), #fff);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}
.pick-list li { transition: transform .15s var(--ease); }
.pick-list li:hover { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---- Ranking rows: card feel + hover accent ---- */
.ranking { border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.ranking-row {
  transition: background .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.ranking-row::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--teal));
  transition: width .2s var(--ease);
}
.ranking-row:hover {
  background: var(--paper-cool);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 1;
}
.ranking-row:hover::before { width: 4px; }
.ranking-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-soft), #fff) !important;
  color: var(--blue) !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.fact-data.is-bonus { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; }

/* ---- Section eyebrows: pill style ---- */
.column-eyebrow {
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue);
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.column-head.center .column-eyebrow { display: inline-block; }

/* ---- Prose: nicer rhythm ---- */
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.note {
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue-bright);
}

/* ---- Guide steps: depth + number badge ---- */
.guide-step {
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.guide-step:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.guide-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ---- Balance (pros/cons) ---- */
.balance { border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.balance-side.is-up { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--green-soft), #fff); }
.balance-side.is-down { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fdeaea, #fff); }

/* ---- Article cards ---- */
.article-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.faq-item { border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .2s var(--ease); }
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* ---- Reveal on scroll ---- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .pick, .ribbon-item, .guide-step, .article-card, .ranking-row {
    animation: rise .5s var(--ease) both;
  }
  @keyframes rise {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
}

/* ---- Footer polish ---- */
.colophon { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink), var(--blue-deep)); }
.colophon-bottom { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }

/* ---- Rounder corners on small CTAs everywhere ---- */
.button--sm { border-radius: 999px; }