/* ============================================================
   INBIRCH GROUP — Master Stylesheet
   Theme: Black + Burnt Orange (#E8720C)
   Updated: Feb 2026
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --color-bg:          #000000;
    --color-surface:     #0D0D0D;
    --color-panel:       #141414;
    --color-accent:      #E8720C;
    --color-accent-hover:#F5943B;
    --color-accent-dim:  rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.15);
    --color-accent-border: rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.25);
    --color-text:        #E8EDF4;
    --color-text-muted:  #9CA3AF;
    --color-text-faint:  #64748B;
    --color-white:       #FFFFFF;
    --color-danger:      #EF4444;
    --color-success:     #22C55E;
    --font-body:         'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --radius:            12px;
    --radius-sm:         8px;
    --radius-pill:       50px;
    --shadow:            0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --shadow-accent:     0 4px 20px rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.25);
    --transition:        all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ==================== RESET & BASE ==================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

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

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

.container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* ==================== NAVBAR ==================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
}

.navbar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-brand a,
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-brand img,
.logo img {
    height: 115px;
    width: auto;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu li {
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu a,
.nav-menu li a {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu li a:hover,
.nav-menu a.active,
.nav-menu li a.active {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: var(--color-accent-dim);
}

/* ==================== HERO SLIDER + OVERLAY ==================== */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 550px;
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    margin-top: 104px; /* Clear fixed navbar (80px logo + ~24px padding) */
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.hero-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 72px;
    color: var(--color-text-faint);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #0a0a0a 100%);
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 4rem 3rem 3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-overlay h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-overlay p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-overlay .hero-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Static hero fallback (subpages with background-image) */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 550px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 120px 2rem 60px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-content h1,
.hero-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ==================== RESPONSIVE HERO ==================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-slider {
        height: 420px;
        margin-top: 120px; /* Taller on mobile due to wrapped nav items */
    }

    .hero-overlay {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    }

    .hero-overlay h1 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .hero-overlay p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-overlay .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: 450px;
        padding: 100px 1.5rem 40px;
    }

    .hero-content h1,
    .hero-content h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* ==================== PAGE HERO (subpages) ==================== */
.page-hero {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    padding: 8rem 0 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
}

.page-hero h1 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.page-hero p,
.page-hero .hero-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ==================== BUTTONS ==================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-green {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-green:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary,
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 1.15rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==================== SECTIONS ==================== */
.featured-section,
.categories-section,
.services-section,
.content-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==================== ARTICLE CARDS ==================== */
.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 420px));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.15);
}

.article-image {
    width: calc(100% + 4rem);
    height: 140px !important;
    max-height: 140px !important;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    margin: -2rem -2rem 1.25rem -2rem;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-content-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.category-badge {
    background: var(--color-accent-dim);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.article-date {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.article-title h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.article-title a,
.article-card h3 a {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.article-title a:hover,
.article-card h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.article-excerpt {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.article-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
}

.read-more {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.read-more:hover {
    gap: 1rem;
}

.article-views {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* ==================== CATEGORY FILTER ==================== */
.category-filter {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.filter-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==================== CONTENT BOX (About, Privacy, Terms) ==================== */
.content-box {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 3rem;
}

.content-box h2 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.content-box h2:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.content-box p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.content-box ul {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    list-style: disc;
}

/* ==================== VALUES / STATS GRIDS ==================== */
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.value-card {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.15);
}

.value-icon {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.value-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.value-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ==================== SERVICES GRID ==================== */
.services-preview {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.15);
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==================== PORTFOLIO ==================== */
.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.case-card {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.case-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.15);
}

.case-header {
    background: var(--color-accent-dim);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.case-header h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.case-meta {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.case-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.case-result {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.read-case {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.read-case:hover { gap: 1rem; }

/* ==================== CTA SECTION ==================== */
.cta-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8720C 0%, #C45A00 100%);
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cta-section .btn {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.cta-section .btn:hover {
    background: #FFF5ED;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==================== CONTACT ==================== */
.contact-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-info,
.contact-form {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-info h2,
.contact-form h2 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.info-icon {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    min-width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--color-accent-dim);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.info-content h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.info-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==================== FORMS ==================== */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

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

.btn-submit {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.success-message {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-success);
    color: var(--color-success);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.error-message {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-danger);
    color: var(--color-danger);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ==================== ARTICLE DETAIL ==================== */
.article-header {
    padding: 120px 0 50px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
}

.article-header .category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-meta-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.article-meta-header span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.article-content-detail {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
}

.article-content-detail .article-body {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
}

.article-content-detail .article-body h2 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.article-content-detail .article-body h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.article-content-detail .article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.article-content-detail .article-body ul,
.article-content-detail .article-body ol {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
    list-style: disc;
}

.article-content-detail .article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.article-content-detail .article-body img {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.article-content-detail .article-body blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.back-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.back-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.related-articles {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--color-surface);
}

.related-articles h2 {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.related-card {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: block;
}

.related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(232, 114, 12, 0.15);
}

.related-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.related-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==================== PAGINATION ==================== */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.pagination a,
.pagination span {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.pagination a:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pagination .active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.pagination .disabled {
    opacity: 0.4;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* ==================== EMPTY STATE ==================== */
.empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.empty-state h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.empty-state p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==================== FOOTER ==================== */
.footer {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-nav a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-copyright {
    text-align: right;
}

.footer-copyright p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-faint);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==================== RESPONSIVE ==================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-hero {
        padding: 7rem 0 2.5rem;
    }

    .page-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

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

    .navbar .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.25rem;
    }

    .nav-menu a,
    .nav-menu li a {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    }

    /* --- Search & Filter Bar --- */
.blog-search-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 0;
}
.blog-search-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.search-input-wrap {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}
.search-input-wrap .search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.search-input-wrap input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px 12px 42px;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.search-input-wrap input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.filter-dropdown-wrap select {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-width: 180px;
}
.filter-dropdown-wrap select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .blog-search-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .filter-dropdown-wrap select {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: unset;
    }
}

/* --- FAQ Category Accordion --- */
.blog-faq-section {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.faq-category {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-surface);
}
.faq-category-header {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.faq-category-header:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-dim);
}
.faq-category-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.faq-color-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-count {
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.faq-chevron {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-category-header[aria-expanded="false"] .faq-chevron {
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
}
.faq-category-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}
.faq-category-body.open {
    max-height: 5000px;
}

/* --- Individual Article Rows --- */
.faq-article-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: background 0.15s;
}
.faq-article-row:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-dim);
}
.faq-article-main {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.faq-article-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.faq-article-row:hover .faq-article-title {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.faq-article-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.faq-article-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-faint);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.faq-meta-author {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .faq-article-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .faq-article-meta {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 1rem;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* --- Single Article Page --- */
.article-hero {
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
}
.article-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.article-hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.article-hero-meta .category-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border: 1px solid;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.article-hero-meta .category-badge:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-dim);
}
.article-author-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.author-avatar,
.author-box-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Article Layout — Content + Sidebar */
.article-content-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 4rem;
}
.article-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
.article-body {
    min-width: 0;
}
.article-featured-image {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.article-featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}
.article-content {
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.article-content h2,
.article-content h3 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.article-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.article-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Author Box */
.author-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
}
.author-box-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.author-box-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-faint);
    margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
}
.author-box-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Sidebar */
.article-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}
.sidebar-section {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
}
.sidebar-section h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.sidebar-article {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.15s;
}
.sidebar-article:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.sidebar-article-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.sidebar-article:hover .sidebar-article-title {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}
.sidebar-article-date {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-faint);
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.btn-outline {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    text-align: center;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* --- Comments Section --- */
.comments-section {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
}
.comments-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.comment-notice {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.comment-notice-success {
    background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.3);
    color: var(--color-success);
}
.comment-notice-error {
    background: rgba(239,68,68,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.3);
    color: var(--color-danger);
}

/* Comment Items */
.comments-list {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.comment-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.comment-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.comment-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent-dim);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.comment-body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.comment-header {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: baseline;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.comment-author {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.comment-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-faint);
}
.comment-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}
.no-comments {
    color: var(--color-text-faint);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Comment Form */
.comment-form-wrap {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}
.comment-form-wrap h3 {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.comment-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .comment-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
.comment-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.comment-form label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.comment-form label small {
    color: var(--color-text-faint);
}
.comment-form input,
.comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.comment-form input:focus,
.comment-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.char-hint {
    display: block;
    text-align: right;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-faint);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.comment-moderation-note {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-faint);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
    .footer-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-nav {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-copyright {
        text-align: center;
    }
}