/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RLBoost — Premium Design System
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:root {
  --bg: #0b0b12;
  --surface: #13131f;
  --surface-hover: #1a1a2e;
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --text: #f0f0f5;
  --text-secondary: #8a8a9e;
  --text-muted: #5a5a6e;
  --accent: #7c3aed;
  --accent-soft: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
  --accent-glow: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  --success: #10b981;
  --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

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

/* ── Typography ── */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; }

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #a855f7, #c084fc);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-header p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 17px;
}

.section-divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

/* ── Accessibility ── */

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 8px;
  z-index: 300;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 8px;
}

:focus { outline: none; }
:focus-visible { outline: none; }

/* ── Buttons ── */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--accent-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover { background: #6d28d9; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35); }

.btn-outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hover);
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); }

.btn-sm { padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 13px; }

/* ── Header / Nav ── */

.page-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.page-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(11, 11, 18, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}

.nav-cta:hover { background: #6d28d9 !important; }

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ── Mobile Menu ── */

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 18, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 100px 24px 40px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

.mobile-menu ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }

.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--text); }

/* ── Hero ── */

.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 40%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 70% 60%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 20% 50%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  animation: heroGradient 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroGradient {
  0% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(3deg); }
}

/* Grid overlay */
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Light sweep */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-bg, .hero-sweep, .hero-scanlines, .reveal, .section-glow, .payments-bar::after {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero-bg { animation: none; }
  .article-header h1 .highlight { animation: none; }
}

.hero-sweep {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -100% -100%;
  width: 300%;
  height: 300%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.04) 42%,
    rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.10) 48%,
    rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15) 50%,
    rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.10) 52%,
    rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.04) 58%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  animation: sweepLight 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes sweepLight {
  0% { transform: translate(-40%, -40%) rotate(-5deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(10%, 10%) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(-40%, -40%) rotate(-5deg); }
}

/* Optional scanlines */
.hero-scanlines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 2px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.008) 2px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.008) 4px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }

/* ── Section Grid (reusable) ── */

.section-with-grid {
  position: relative;
}

.section-with-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.section-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 10vw, 96px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero p {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2.5vw, 20px);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── Trust Bar ── */

.trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.trust-bar-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Services Grid ── */

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  background: var(--surface-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.service-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
}

.service-card .btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ── Stats ── */

.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ── Process ── */

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  counter-reset: step;
}

.process-step {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-step:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); }

.process-step::before {
  counter-increment: step;
  content: "0" counter(step);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Reviews ── */

.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.review-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.review-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); }

.review-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.review-author {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.review-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.review-detail {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ── About + CTA ── */

.about-cta {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 64px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.about-cta p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
}

.about-cta .btn { position: relative; }

/* ── Payments Bar ── */

.payments-bar {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 40px 56px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.payments-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 80% at 20% 50%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 80% at 80% 50%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.payments-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 200px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.payments-label {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.payments-label::before,
.payments-label::after {
  content: '';
  width: 24px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent));
}
.payments-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
}
.payment-methods {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.payment-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.payment-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  height: 44px; padding: 0 24px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.payment-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), transparent 50%, var(--accent));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}
.payment-badge:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}
.payment-badge:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.payment-badge .badge-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.payment-badge:hover .badge-label {
  color: var(--text);
}
.payment-badge svg { display: block; height: 16px; width: auto; }
.payment-badge.stripe svg { height: 20px; filter: brightness(0.8); transition: filter 0.3s ease; }
.payment-badge.stripe:hover svg { filter: brightness(1); }
.payment-badge.paypal svg { height: 16px; opacity: 0.8; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
.payment-badge.paypal:hover svg { opacity: 1; }
.payment-secure {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted); position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.payment-secure:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
}
.payment-secure .lock-icon {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  color: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .payments-bar { padding: 28px 20px; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
  .payment-divider { width: 40px; height: 1px; }
}

/* ── FAQ ── */

.faq-list {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); }

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; }

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Contact Form ── */

.contact-form-wrap {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-soft); }

.form-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }

textarea.form-input { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

.form-status {
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-top: 12px;
  display: none;
}

.form-status.success { display: block; background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1); color: var(--success); border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2); }

.form-status.error { display: block; background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1); color: #ef4444; border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2); }

.loading-spinner { display: none; }

.btn.loading .btn-text { display: none; }
.btn.loading .loading-spinner { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }

/* ── Footer ── */

.page-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 48px 0 32px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 12px;
  max-width: 300px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--text); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; }

.footer-bottom-links a { color: var(--text-muted); transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ── Floating Discord ── */

.floating-discord {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 50;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: #5865f2;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.floating-discord:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.4); }

/* ── Scroll Reveal ── */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* ── Responsive ── */

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   Blog Article Styles
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.blog-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.article-header {
  padding: 140px 0 40px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.rank-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.read-time {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.article-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.article-header h1 .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, #a855f7 50%, var(--accent) 100%);
  background-size: 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: blog-shimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes blog-shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

.article-header .excerpt {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.author-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  margin-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #a855f7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.author-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; border-radius: 50%; }

.author-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.author-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }

.article-body { padding: 48px 0; }

.article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 56px 0 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

.article-body h2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
}

.article-body h2 .sub-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 36px 0 14px;
}

.article-body p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.article-body p strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }

.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.article-body li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.article-body li strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }

.drill-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 32px 32px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.drill-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--accent-glow);
}

.drill-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
}

.drill-card .drill-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.drill-number {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-soft), transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.drill-title-group { flex: 1; }

.drill-title-group .drill-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.drill-title-group .drill-tagline {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.drill-rank {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.2);
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #fbbf24;
  white-space: nowrap; height: fit-content;
}

.drill-purpose {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.drill-steps { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.drill-steps li { margin-bottom: 8px; }

.pro-tip {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  font-size: 13px;
  position: relative;
}

.pro-tip::before {
  content: '⚡ PRO TIP';
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.training-code {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.rank-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 24px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.rank-table th {
  background: var(--surface);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.rank-table td {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.rank-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.rank-table tr:hover td { background: var(--accent-soft); }

.rank-row { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

.final-section {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  margin: 48px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.final-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
}

.final-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.blog-cta h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.blog-cta p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.blog-cta .btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-cta .btn-group .btn { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.back-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.back-link:hover { gap: 12px; }

/* ── Cookie Consent ── */

.cookie-consent {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.cookie-consent.show { display: flex; }
.cookie-consent p { max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.5; }
.cookie-consent .btn { flex-shrink: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .article-header { padding: 120px 0 30px; }
  .drill-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .drill-card .drill-header { flex-direction: column; }
  .drill-number { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 15px; }
  .drill-rank { align-self: flex-start; }
  .rank-table th, .rank-table td { padding: 10px 8px; font-size: 11px; }
  .blog-cta { padding: 40px 0 60px; }
  .blog-cta .btn-group { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .article-header { padding: 100px 0 20px; }
  .drill-card { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .final-section { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .mobile-menu { display: block; }

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

  .hero h1 { letter-spacing: -1px; }

  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-card { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 28px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-cta { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .trust-bar { gap: 20px; }
  section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .hero { min-height: 90vh; padding: 100px 0 60px; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   Social Proof Widget
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.social-proof {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 80px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 60;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.social-proof.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.social-proof-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.social-proof-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--success);
  opacity: 0.3;
  animation: spPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes spPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.3; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}
.social-proof-text {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  flex: 1;
}
.social-proof-text strong {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .social-proof { display: none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   Related Articles (Internal Linking Hub)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.related-section {
  margin: 48px 0 32px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.related-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.related-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.related-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  background: var(--surface-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.related-card .tag {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.related-card h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.related-card:hover h3 { color: var(--accent); }
.related-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
}
.related-card .blog-meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

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