/*
Theme Name: Warranty Guides
Theme URI: https://warrantyguides.com/
Author: Antigravity
Description: A clean, modern WordPress theme designed specifically for brand, manufacturer, and consumer product warranty policy guides.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 8.0
Text Domain: warrantyguides
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Variables & Design Tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --color-primary: #2563eb;
  --color-primary-dark: #1d4ed8;
  --color-primary-light: #eff6ff;
  --color-accent: #0284c7;
  --color-text-main: #0f172a;
  --color-text-muted: #475569;
  --color-text-subtle: #64748b;
  --color-bg-main: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-alt: #f8fafc;
  --color-bg-card: #ffffff;
  --color-border: #e2e8f0;
  --color-border-hover: #cbd5e1;
  --color-badge-bg: #dbeafe;
  --color-badge-text: #1e40af;
  --color-tag-bg: #f0f9ff;
  --color-tag-text: #0369a1;

  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
  --gradient-primary-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #1e40af 100%);
  --gradient-soft-blue: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e0f2fe 50%, #f8fafc 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e6f0fa 60%, #ffffff 100%);
  --gradient-banner: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 50%, #2563eb 100%);
  --gradient-card: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);

  --font-heading: 'Quicksand', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Quicksand', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);

  --max-width: 1200px;
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Styles & Reset
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Announcement Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #2563eb 50%, #0284c7 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.announcement-bar a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 4.5rem;
}

.site-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 250px;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-brand:hover .site-logo-img {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .site-logo-img {
    height: 36px;
    max-width: 200px;
  }
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.main-nav > a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.main-nav > a:hover,
.main-nav > a.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Dropdown styling */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dropdown-toggle:hover,
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle,
.nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-toggle {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.35rem);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 285px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
  display: none;
  z-index: 1050;
  animation: fadeInDropdown 0.18s ease-out;
}

/* Invisible hover bridge */
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.5rem;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 0.5rem;
}

@keyframes fadeInDropdown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Desktop Hover & Focus */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
  .nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--color-text-main) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin: 0.1rem 0;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light) !important;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  padding-left: 1.35rem !important;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.header-search-btn {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full-Screen Search Overlay Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
}

.search-overlay.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.search-overlay-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.search-overlay-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  padding: 2rem;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.search-overlay.is-active .search-overlay-container {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.search-overlay-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.search-overlay-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.search-overlay-brand img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.search-overlay-close {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-overlay-close:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.search-input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.search-input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.search-overlay-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.15rem 7.5rem 1.15rem 3.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-overlay-input:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.search-overlay-submit {
  position: absolute;
  right: 8px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-overlay-submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.search-overlay-suggestions {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.suggestions-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #64748b;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.suggestions-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.suggestion-tag {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.suggestion-tag:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.search-overlay-footer {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.search-overlay-footer kbd {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #475569;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .search-overlay {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
  .search-overlay-container {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .search-overlay-input {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 5.5rem 0.95rem 2.8rem;
  }
  .search-input-icon {
    left: 0.85rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .search-overlay-submit {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}


/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-badge-bg);
  color: var(--color-badge-text);
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 44rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Search Box */
.hero-search-wrapper {
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.hero-search-form {
  display: flex;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-search-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
}

.hero-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
}

.hero-search-button {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-search-button:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary-hover);
}

/* Hero CTA Buttons */
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary-hover);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.38);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Guide Spotlight Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section-featured {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.featured-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.featured-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.featured-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.featured-desc {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.rules-quick-specs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.rule-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.rule-box-title {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.rule-box-value {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Category Grid Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section-categories {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.section-subtitle-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-description {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.category-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.category-icon {
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.category-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.category-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.category-link-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why BagPolicyGuide Exists / Trust Pillars
   ========================================================================== */
.section-trust {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.trust-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.trust-icon-box {
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.trust-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Recent Policy Guides Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.section-guides {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.guides-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(310px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.guide-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.guide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.04);
}

.guide-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
}

.guide-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

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

/* Fallback placeholder when no featured image is uploaded */
.guide-thumb-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.guide-thumb-placeholder .placeholder-shield {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.guide-thumb-placeholder .placeholder-brand {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #f8fafc;
}

.guide-thumb-placeholder .placeholder-brand span {
  color: #60a5fa;
}

/* Floating overlay pills on card images */
.guide-card-pill-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
}

.guide-card-pill-verified {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card Body Content */
.guide-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.guide-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.guide-meta-row .meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.guide-meta-row .meta-dot {
  color: var(--color-border);
}

.guide-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.guide-title a {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.guide-card:hover .guide-title a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.guide-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Card Footer */
.guide-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.guide-footer-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
}

.badge-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: badge-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes badge-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
}

.guide-read-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.guide-read-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.guide-card:hover .guide-read-btn {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.guide-card:hover .guide-read-btn svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Visual Clear Bag Rule Reference Widget
   ========================================================================== */
.section-rule-checker {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.rule-checker-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.checker-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.checker-item {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
  text-align: center;
}

.checker-item.allowed {
  border-color: #22c55e;
  background-color: #f0fdf4;
}

.checker-item.prohibited {
  border-color: #ef4444;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
}

.checker-status-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.allowed .checker-status-badge {
  background: #22c55e;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.prohibited .checker-status-badge {
  background: #ef4444;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.checker-item-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.checker-dimensions {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.checker-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Author Bio Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section-author-bio {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eff6ff 50%, #f0f7ff 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.author-bio-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.author-bio-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

.author-avatar-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.author-avatar-frame {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #60a5fa, #bfdbfe);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.author-avatar-frame:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.author-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.author-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-badge-bg);
  color: var(--color-badge-text);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.author-badge-pill svg {
  stroke: var(--color-primary);
}

.author-bio-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.author-header-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.author-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.author-bio-text p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.author-bio-text p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.author-bio-text strong {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.author-highlights {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.author-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.highlight-number {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.highlight-label {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .author-bio-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .author-highlights {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .author-avatar-frame {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }
  .author-name {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .author-highlights {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Newsletter / Cheat Sheet Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.section-cta-banner {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-banner-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #111827;
  color: #9ca3af;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand .brand-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bio {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 22rem;
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #9ca3af;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-disclaimer-box {
  background-color: #1f2937;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #1f2937;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 2.6rem;
    height: 2.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .mobile-toggle:hover,
  .mobile-toggle.is-active {
    background: var(--color-primary-light);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 4.5rem);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 2.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    z-index: 9999;
  }

  .main-nav.is-open {
    display: flex;
    animation: slideDownMenu 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  @keyframes slideDownMenu {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .main-nav > a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
  }

  .main-nav > a:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  }

  /* Mobile Dropdown Container */
  .nav-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin: 0.25rem 0;
  }

  .dropdown-toggle {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-toggle {
    background: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  }

  .dropdown-chevron {
    width: 1rem;
    height: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease;
  }

  .nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  /* Mobile Dropdown Sub-menu */
  .dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.35rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    animation: fadeInDropdownMobile 0.18s ease-out;
  }

  @keyframes fadeInDropdownMobile {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-5px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .dropdown-item::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-right: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 0;
  }

  .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: #dbeafe;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
  }

  .featured-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Formidable Forms Custom Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.formidable-form-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.formidable-form-wrapper .frm_forms {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.frm_form_fields fieldset {
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.frm_fields_container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.frm_form_field {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100%;
}

.frm_half {
  flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
  min-width: 240px;
}

.frm_full {
  flex: 1 1 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

.frm_primary_label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.frm_required {
  color: #ef4444;
  margin-left: 0.2rem;
}

.frm_description {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.frm_forms input[type="text"],
.frm_forms input[type="email"],
.frm_forms input[type="url"],
.frm_forms input[type="tel"],
.frm_forms select,
.frm_forms textarea {
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.frm_forms input[type="text"]:focus,
.frm_forms input[type="email"]:focus,
.frm_forms textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) !important;
  outline: none;
}

.frm_submit {
  margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
  width: 100%;
}

.frm_button_submit,
.frm_submit button,
.frm_submit input[type="submit"] {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.25rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: var(--gradient-primary) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
}

.frm_button_submit:hover,
.frm_submit button:hover,
.frm_submit input[type="submit"]:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary-hover) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35) !important;
}

.frm_message {
  background-color: #ecfdf5 !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #10b981 !important;
  color: #065f46 !important;
  padding: 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.frm_error_style,
.frm_error {
  color: #ef4444 !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .formidable-form-wrapper {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .frm_half {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Post Author Styling & Bio Card with DP
   ========================================================================== */
.guide-author-tag {
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.author-post-bio-card {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.author-post-bio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14);
}

.author-post-bio-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

.author-bio-dp-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-bio-dp-img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border: 3px solid #dbeafe;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.author-post-bio-card:hover .author-bio-dp-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.author-verified-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  right: 2px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.author-bio-details {
  flex: 1;
}

.author-bio-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.author-bio-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.author-bio-role {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.author-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.author-bio-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.author-bio-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}

.author-bio-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .author-post-bio-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .author-post-bio-card::before {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
  }
  .author-bio-footer {
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Single Post Article & Body Content Formatting
   ========================================================================== */
.single-guide-article {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.single-featured-image {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.single-featured-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

/* Headings within Post Content */
.guide-body-content > *:first-child {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.guide-body-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 3.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.guide-body-content h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.guide-body-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  margin: 2.25rem 0 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.guide-body-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.5rem;
}

/* Paragraphs */
.guide-body-content p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.guide-body-content p strong {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Links inside Content */
.guide-body-content a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.guide-body-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Tables & Responsive Wrappers - Modern Elevated Design
   ========================================================================== */
.table-scroll,
.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.guide-body-content table,
.guide-body-content .policy-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.table-scroll table,
.table-responsive table {
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  min-width: 560px;
}

.guide-body-content table thead th,
.guide-body-content .policy-table thead th {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 60%, #2563eb 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
}

.guide-body-content table tbody td,
.guide-body-content .policy-table tbody td {
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-top: none;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.guide-body-content table tbody tr:last-child td,
.guide-body-content .policy-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.guide-body-content table tbody tr:nth-child(even),
.guide-body-content .policy-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.guide-body-content table tbody tr:hover,
.guide-body-content .policy-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: #eff6ff;
}

.guide-body-content table td strong,
.guide-body-content .policy-table td strong {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Status Badges in Tables */
.badge-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-status.allowed {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid #86efac;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
}

.badge-status.prohibited {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #b91c1c;
  border: 1px solid #fca5a5;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.1);
}

.badge-status.conditional {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
  border: 1px solid #fcd34d;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Bullets & Lists (Post Body Content)
   ========================================================================== */
.guide-body-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.guide-body-content ul > li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.guide-body-content ul > li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.35rem;
  top: 0.65rem;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
}

.guide-body-content ul > li strong {
  color: #0f172a;
}

/* Prohibited Items List (Red Cross Bullets) */
.guide-body-content ul.prohibited-list > li {
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
}

.guide-body-content ul.prohibited-list > li::before {
  content: '✕';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.22rem;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #dc2626;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.1);
}

/* Checklist (Green Check Bullets) */
.guide-body-content ul.checklist-list > li {
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
}

.guide-body-content ul.checklist-list > li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.22rem;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #16a34a;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
}

/* Numbered Step-by-Step Lists */
.guide-body-content ol {
  list-style: none;
  counter-reset: guide-counter;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.guide-body-content ol > li {
  counter-increment: guide-counter;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.guide-body-content ol > li::before {
  content: counter(guide-counter);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.15rem;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Callout Boxes & Verification Cards - Modern Styled
   ========================================================================== */
.guide-body-content .brand-callout-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fbff 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.07);
}

.guide-body-content .brand-callout-box h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.guide-body-content .brand-callout-box p {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
}

.guide-body-content .brand-callout-box p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.guide-body-content .checklist-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-left: 5px solid #16a34a;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.07);
}

.guide-body-content .checklist-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #15803d;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.guide-body-content .checklist-card ul {
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section Cards - Modern Interactive Look
   ========================================================================== */
.guide-body-content .faq-section {
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.guide-body-content .faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.guide-body-content .faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #93c5fd;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.09);
}

.guide-body-content .faq-item h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.guide-body-content .faq-item h3::before {
  content: 'Q';
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.guide-body-content .faq-item p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Post-Footer Advisory Block ("Check Latest Policy Before You Go/File")
   ========================================================================== */
.policy-advisory-card {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fbff 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.07);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.policy-advisory-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.policy-advisory-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.policy-advisory-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.policy-advisory-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.policy-advisory-text {
  font-size: 0.985rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .policy-advisory-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Single Post Layout Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.guide-container {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 5rem;
}

.single-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.single-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #64748b;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.single-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: #0f172a;
  max-width: 380px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.single-post-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.single-meta-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.badge-cat-pill {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.badge-verified-pill {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #16a34a;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.single-post-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.8vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.single-featured-image-wrap {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  width: 100%;
}

.single-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Slim 1-Line Author & Meta Strip */
.single-author-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.author-meta-left {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.author-avatar-mini {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid #2563eb;
  display: block;
}

.author-meta-name {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.author-meta-name strong {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.author-verified-check {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.post-meta-details {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
}

.meta-detail-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.meta-detail-dot {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.single-post-navigation {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile-First Fast Content Layout Optimization (< 768px)
   Starts article content immediately above the fold so readers don't bounce
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Hide top announcement header bar on mobile */
  .announcement-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .guide-container {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 2.5rem;
  }

  /* Hide breadcrumbs on mobile to save vertical space */
  .single-breadcrumbs {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .single-post-header {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .single-meta-badges {
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .badge-cat-pill,
  .badge-verified-pill {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
  }

  .single-post-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.22;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* Full size featured image on mobile without height clipping */
  .single-featured-image-wrap {
    margin: 0.65rem 0 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    max-height: none;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .single-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
  }

  /* Sleek, ultra-compact 1-line author bar */
  .single-author-meta-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .author-avatar-mini {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-width: 1px;
  }

  .author-meta-name {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .post-meta-details {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* Ensure body content and quick answers start right away */
  .guide-body-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .guide-body-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.28;
  }

  .guide-body-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  }

  .table-scroll,
  .table-responsive {
    margin: 1.1rem 0;
  }

  .guide-body-content table thead th,
  .guide-body-content .policy-table thead th {
    padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .guide-body-content table tbody td,
  .guide-body-content .policy-table tbody td {
    padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .guide-body-content .brand-callout-box,
  .guide-body-content .checklist-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .guide-body-content .faq-item {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }
}