/* ============================================
   TheFoundora — Premium Business Magazine
   Palette: #B8860B (antique gold), #8a6d1b (dark gold — WCAG AA),
            #FAF9F6 (professional cream), #1A1A1A (deep charcoal),
            #333 (body text)
   Fonts: Playfair Display (headlines), Inter (body)
   ============================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* --- Global selection highlight (gold) --- */
::selection { background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3); color: #1A1A1A; }
::-moz-selection { background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3); color: #1A1A1A; }

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html, body {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  background: #FAF9F6;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 15px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { color: #1A1A1A; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
a:hover { color: #B8860B; }

/* --- Top Bar (date + ticker) --- */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a6d1b 0%, #7a5f15 100%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.top-bar a { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
.top-bar a:hover { color: #1A1A1A; }

/* --- Main Navbar --- */
.site-navbar {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 70px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-bottom: 3px solid #B8860B;
  overflow: visible;
}

.nav-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-brand-logo {
  height: 140px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.nav-brand:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 0; align-items: center; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.nav-links > span { display: contents; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #555;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #B8860B;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #1A1A1A;
  background: transparent;
}
.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 80%;
}
.nav-links a.nav-active {
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nav-links a.nav-active::after {
  width: 80%;
}

/* --- Admin Dropdown --- */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-radius: 6px;
  min-width: 180px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #555;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a::after { display: none; }
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.1);
  color: #B8860B;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a .fa {
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
  color: rgba(184,134,11,0.5);
}

.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #555;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-right b { color: #B8860B; }
.nav-right a { color: #555; }
.nav-right a:hover { color: #B8860B; }

.nav-right .btn-logout {
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.4);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.nav-right .btn-logout:hover { background: #B8860B; color: #0a0f1a; }

/* --- Container --- */
.page-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 2rem;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 70px - 80px - 36px);
}

/* When the page-container is closed early (only child = empty notifications ul),
   collapse it so full-width hero pages don't get a blank viewport-height block. */
.page-container:has(> ul#messages:only-child) {
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Placeholder fill for cards with no cover image */
.hp-placeholder-full {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* --- Notification Messages --- */
ul#messages {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
ul#messages:empty {
  display: none;
}
ul#messages:not(:empty) {
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
}
ul#messages li {
  display: block;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0.5rem auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
ul#messages li.info {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1fae5 0%, #a7f3d0 100%);
  color: #065f46;
  border-left: 4px solid #10b981;
}
ul#messages li.error {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fee2e2 0%, #fecaca 100%);
  color: #991b1b;
  border-left: 4px solid #dc2626;
}

/* --- Section Headers --- */
.section-label {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: #B8860B;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #B8860B;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* --- Home Page Layout --- */
.home-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

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

/* --- Hero Article (first post on home) --- */
.hero-article {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-article::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B8860B, #e8d5a3, #B8860B);
}
.hero-article .hero-body {
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
}
.hero-article .post-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem 0;
}
.hero-article .post-title a { color: #0a0f1a; }
.hero-article .post-title a:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.hero-article .post-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  max-height: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.7;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* --- News Cards (grid articles) --- */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.news-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  position: relative;
}
.news-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B8860B, #e8d5a3);
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.news-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.news-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.news-card .post-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem 0;
}
.news-card .post-title a { color: #0a0f1a; }
.news-card .post-title a:hover { color: #B8860B; }

.post-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #999;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.news-card .post-body {
  max-height: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.read-more {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B8860B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.read-more:hover { color: #a88520; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }

/* --- Sidebar --- */
.sidebar {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sidebar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a0f1a, #16213e, #B8860B);
}

.sidebar h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #B8860B;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 1rem 0;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.sidebar .sidebar-item {
  display: flex;
  padding: 0.7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f5f5;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.sidebar .sidebar-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.sidebar .sidebar-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B8860B;
  min-width: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.sidebar .sidebar-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.sidebar .sidebar-link:hover { color: #B8860B; }

/* --- Post View (single article) --- */
.post-view {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 3rem 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position: relative;
}
.post-view::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B8860B, #e8d5a3, #B8860B);
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}

.post-view .post-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem 0;
  color: #0a0f1a;
}

.post-view .post-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.post-view .post-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #333;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* --- Responsive Images --- */
.post-body img,
.news-card img,
.hero-article img,
article img,
main img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* --- Form Cards --- */
.form-card {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a0f1a, #B8860B, #0a0f1a);
}

.form-card h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 1.75rem 0;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-card label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #666;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.form-card .form-control {
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  background: #fafafa;
}
.form-card .form-control:focus {
  border-color: #B8860B;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,134,11,0.15);
  background: #fff;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B 0%, #a88520 100%);
  border-color: #B8860B;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(184,134,11,0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a88520 0%, #8a6d1a 100%);
  border-color: #a88520;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(184,134,11,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-danger {
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Tables --- */
.clean-table {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.clean-table::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a0f1a, #B8860B);
}

.clean-table .table { margin-bottom: 0; }

.clean-table .table thead th {
  border-top: none;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
}

.clean-table .table td {
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border-color: #f5f5f5;
}

/* --- Pagination --- */
.pagination .page-link {
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin: 0 2px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #16213e;
  border-color: #e0e0e0;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.pagination .page-link:hover {
  background: #FAF9F6;
  color: #B8860B;
}
.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f1a, #16213e);
  border-color: #0a0f1a;
}

/* --- Search Bar --- */
.search-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.search-bar .form-control {
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 350px;
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.site-footer {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 3px solid #B8860B;
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.footer-col h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: #B8860B;
  border-color: #B8860B;
  color: #fff;
}
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.footer-credit {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.footer-credit a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.footer-credit a:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.site-footer .footer-brand {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.footer-brand-sm {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.footer-bottom-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-bottom-nav a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-bottom-nav a:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.footer-bottom-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-bottom-social a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-bottom-social a:hover { color: #B8860B; }

/* --- Error Pages --- */
.error-page {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  position: relative;
}
.error-page::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B8860B, #e8d5a3, #B8860B);
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}
.error-page img {
  max-width: 250px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.error-page h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0a0f1a;
}

/* --- Form validation --- */
.formError {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* --- Summernote fix --- */
.form-card .note-editor {
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-color: #e0e0e0;
}

/* --- Page title --- */
.page-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #B8860B;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* --- Breaking / Latest label --- */
.breaking-label {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f1a, #16213e);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.breaking-label.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B, #a88520);
}

/* --- Nav search (extracted inline styles) --- */
.nav-search-input {
  padding: 5px 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 100px;
  max-width: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #000;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.nav-search-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.nav-search-input:focus {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: #B8860B;
  outline: none;
}
.nav-search-btn {
  background: #B8860B;
  border: none;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.nav-search-btn:hover { background: #e8d5a3; }

/* --- Get Featured Button (navbar) --- */
.btn-get-featured {
  background: #B8860B;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-get-featured:hover {
  background: #9a7209;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- Hamburger Button --- */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px 4px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #B8860B;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ============================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

/* --- Tablet & below (< 900px) --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .top-bar {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .site-navbar {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .nav-brand-logo {
    height: 70px;
  }
  .nav-left {
    width: auto;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    min-height: 56px;
    min-width: 0;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  /* Hide inline search on tablet — keep navbar tidy */
  .nav-right .nav-search-form { display: none; }
  .nav-right {
    flex-shrink: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .btn-get-featured {
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem;
    gap: 0;
    order: 3;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.1);
  }
  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
  .nav-links span { display: contents; }
  .nav-dropdown { display: block; width: 100%; }
  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    background: rgba(184,134,11,0.05);
  }
  .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .nav-right {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .nav-search-input {
    width: 100px;
  }
  .page-container {
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }
  .post-view {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.5rem auto;
  }
  .lp-hero {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
  /* Neutralise breakout on tablet — page-container has no horizontal padding here,
     so 100vw + negative margins only create horizontal overflow. */
  .section-full,
  .hero-banner {
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    left: auto;
    right: auto;
  }
}

/* --- Phone (< 600px) --- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .top-bar {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
  }
  .site-navbar {
    padding: 0 1rem;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 48px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .nav-brand-logo {
    height: 48px;
  }
  /* Hide search form + Get Featured button on phone — both add overflow.
     Get Featured CTA is available in the hero and hamburger menu instead. */
  .nav-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .page-container {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }
  .hero-article .hero-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .hero-article .post-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .news-card {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .post-view {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
  }
  .post-view .post-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .post-view .post-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .clean-table {
    padding: 0.75rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
  .clean-table .table td,
  .clean-table .table th {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
  }
  .page-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
  }
  .sidebar {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .lp-hero {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
  /* Neutralise the desktop "break-out" trick on mobile — page-container already
     has 0 padding here, so 100vw + negative margins only cause horizontal overflow. */
  .section-full,
  .hero-banner {
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    left: auto;
    right: auto;
  }
  /* Safety net: nothing inside the page should exceed the viewport width. */
  html, body {
    max-width: 100vw;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   MAGAZINE-SPECIFIC STYLES
   ============================================ */

/* --- Magazine Card --- */
.magazine-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
}
.magazine-cover-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 200px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.magazine-card:hover .magazine-cover-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* --- Magazine Detail Page --- */
.magazine-detail {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position: relative;
}
.magazine-detail::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B8860B, #e8d5a3, #B8860B);
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}
.magazine-detail-cover {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
}
.magazine-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.magazine-cover-placeholder {
  width: 300px;
  height: 400px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7f5f0, #eee);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.magazine-detail-info {
  flex: 1;
}
.magazine-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.magazine-description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
}

/* --- Foundora Button --- */
.btn-foundora {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B 0%, #a88520 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  border: 2px solid #B8860B;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(184,134,11,0.3);
}
.btn-foundora:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a88520 0%, #8a6d1a 100%);
  border-color: #a88520;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184,134,11,0.4);
}
.btn-foundora.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #B8860B;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-foundora.btn-outline:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B, #a88520);
  color: #fff;
}

/* --- Premium Notice --- */
.premium-notice {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf8f0 0%, #f5f0e0 100%);
  border: 1px solid #e8d5a3;
  border-left: 4px solid #B8860B;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.premium-notice strong {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #0a0f1a;
}
.premium-notice p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #666;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem;
}

/* --- Admin Table --- */
.admin-table {
  width: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.admin-table th {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
  background: #faf8f0;
}
.admin-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f5f5f5;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* --- Admin Form Card --- */
.admin-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  position: relative;
}
.admin-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B8860B, #e8d5a3);
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}
.admin-form-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  color: #0a0f1a;
}

/* --- Pagination Bar --- */
.pagination-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.pagination-bar a {
  color: #16213e;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.pagination-bar a:hover {
  color: #B8860B;
}

/* --- Magazine responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .magazine-detail {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
  .magazine-detail-cover {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .magazine-cover-img {
    max-width: 250px;
  }
  .magazine-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   ADDITIONAL PREMIUM EFFECTS
   ============================================ */

/* Divider ornament */
.foundora-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.foundora-divider::before,
.foundora-divider::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #B8860B, transparent);
}
.foundora-divider span {
  color: #B8860B;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Gold accent underline for inline headers */
.gold-underline {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.gold-underline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #B8860B;
}

/* Smooth scrolling */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Selection color */
::selection {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
  color: #0a0f1a;
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE — TheFoundora Sections
   ============================================ */

/* --- Hero Banner --- */
.hero-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a6d1b 0%, #7a5f15 50%, #6b5500 100%);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(184,134,11,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-banner-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero-banner-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-banner-title span { color: #B8860B; }
.hero-banner-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat { text-align: center; }
.hero-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Section Full-width (break out of page-container) --- */
.section-full {
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  margin-right: -50vw;
}
.hero-banner {
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  margin-right: -50vw;
}
.section-container { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
.section-heading-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.section-heading-center h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.section-heading-center p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #888;
  max-width: 550px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Publications Shelf (Cover-dominant) --- */
.publications-shelf {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pub-cover-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 240px;
}
.pub-cover-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.pub-cover-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 240px;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.pub-cover-card:hover .pub-cover-image {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.pub-cover-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.pub-cover-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #B8860B 0%, #b8911f 60%, #a88520 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.pub-cover-placeholder .fa-book {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: #B8860B;
}
.pub-placeholder-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.pub-cover-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.75));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}
.pub-cover-card:hover .pub-cover-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.pub-cover-read {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #B8860B;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.4);
}
.pub-cover-info {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.pub-cover-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #888;
}

/* --- Hall of Fame --- */
.hall-of-fame-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.hof-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.hof-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.hof-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #B8860B;
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.1);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.hof-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.hof-card h3 a { color: #0a0f1a; }
.hof-card h3 a:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.hof-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-height: 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0.75rem 0;
}

/* --- Articles Grid (dark + light) --- */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.article-card-dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.article-card-dark:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.article-card-dark h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.article-card-dark h3 a { color: #fff; }
.article-card-dark h3 a:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.article-card-body {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-height: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}
.article-card-light {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.article-card-light:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.article-card-light h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.article-card-light h3 a { color: #0a0f1a; }
.article-card-light h3 a:hover { color: #B8860B; }

/* --- Thought Leadership --- */
.thought-leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.tl-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-left: 4px solid #B8860B;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.tl-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.tl-likes {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.tl-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.tl-card h3 a { color: #0a0f1a; }
.tl-card h3 a:hover { color: #B8860B; }

/* --- Testimonials --- */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.testimonial-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.testimonial-author strong {
  color: #B8860B;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.testimonial-author span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* --- Hero Featured Article --- */
.hero-featured-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 0;
}
.hero-featured {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero-featured-img {
  flex: 0 0 35%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 11;
}
.hero-featured-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.hero-featured-content {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-featured-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #B8860B;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hero-featured-content h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.hero-featured-content h1 a {
  color: #1A1A1A;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.hero-featured-content h1 a:hover {
  color: #B8860B;
}
.hero-featured-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Hero Slideshow --- */
.hero-slideshow {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: slideFadeIn 0.6s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  display: block;
}
@keyframes slideFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.hero-slide-controls {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 10;
}
.hero-slide-prev,
.hero-slide-next {
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.9);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}
.hero-slide-prev:hover,
.hero-slide-next:hover {
  background: #B8860B;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.hero-slide-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}
.hero-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}
.hero-dot.active {
  background: #B8860B;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}
.hero-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.6);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slide-controls {
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --- Article Image Cards --- */
.articles-image-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.article-img-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.article-img-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.article-img-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
}
.article-img-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 11;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e8e4dc;
}
.article-img-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.article-img-card:hover .article-img-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.article-img-info {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.article-img-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #B8860B;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.article-img-info h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* --- Contributors Grid --- */
.contributors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.contributor-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 11;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.contributor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.contributor-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.contributor-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem 0.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.contributor-overlay strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.contributor-overlay span {
  color: #B8860B;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Testimonials Light --- */
.testimonials-grid-light {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.testimonial-card-light {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-left: 4px solid #B8860B;
}
.testimonial-card-light p {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-featured { flex-direction: column; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-featured-img { flex: none; aspect-ratio: 8 / 11; }
  .hero-featured-content { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .hero-featured-content h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .hero-banner { padding: 2.5rem 1rem; }
  .hero-banner-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .publications-shelf { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .pub-cover-card { width: 180px; }
  .pub-cover-image { width: 180px; height: 260px; }
  .articles-image-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contributors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid-light { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hall-of-fame-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .thought-leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================
   POST VIEW — extracted inline styles
   ============================================ */
.post-category-bar { display:flex; gap:0.5rem; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.post-meta-bar { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-bottom:1.25rem; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; }
.post-actions { display:flex; gap:0.75rem; align-items:center; }
.post-action-btn { background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:0; }
.post-action-btn.crimson { color:#B8860B; }
.post-action-btn.navy { color:#1A1A1A; }
.post-stat { font-size:0.8rem; color:#888; }
.inline-form { display:inline; }

/* Share buttons */
.share-bar { margin-top:1.5rem; padding:1rem 0; border-top:1px solid #eee; display:flex; gap:0.75rem; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.share-label { font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:600; color:#888; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }
.share-btn {
  color:#fff;
  padding:0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius:20px;
  font-size:0.72rem;
  text-decoration:none;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:0.35rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.share-btn:hover {
  color:#fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}
.share-btn.twitter { background:#1DA1F2; }
.share-btn.linkedin { background:#0077B5; }
.share-btn.facebook { background:#4267B2; }
.share-btn.email { background:#333; }

/* Subscribe CTA */
.subscribe-cta { margin-top:2rem; padding:1.25rem; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#F0F2F4,#E8ECEF); border-left:4px solid #B8860B; border-radius:6px; }
.subscribe-cta .btn-foundora { margin-left:0.75rem; padding:0.4rem 1.2rem; font-size:0.75rem; }
.icon-crimson { color:#B8860B; }
.icon-success { color:#28a745; }

/* Admin panel */
.admin-panel { margin-top:1.25rem; padding:1.25rem; background:#f8f9fa; border-left:4px solid #B8860B; border-radius:6px; display:flex; gap:1rem; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.admin-panel .icon-admin { color:#B8860B; }
.admin-panel strong { color:#B8860B; }
.admin-inline-form { display:inline-flex; gap:4px; align-items:center; }
.admin-select { padding:5px 10px; font-size:0.8rem; border:1px solid #dee2e6; border-radius:6px; }
.btn-sm { padding:0.35rem 1rem; font-size:0.72rem; }

/* Comments section */
.comments-section { margin-top:2.5rem; padding-top:2rem; }
.comment-form-area { margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.comment-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #d8d4cb;
  background: #FBF9F4;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  resize: vertical;
}
.comment-textarea::placeholder { color: #999; }
.comment-textarea:hover { border-color: #c8b88e; }
.comment-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #B8860B;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,134,11,0.18);
}
.btn-comment { padding:0.45rem 1.2rem; font-size:0.75rem; }
.login-prompt { margin-bottom:1.25rem; color:#888; font-size:0.85rem; }
.login-link { color:#B8860B; font-weight:600; }
.comment-item { padding:1rem 0; border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0; }
.comment-header { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; }
.comment-author { font-size:0.85rem; color:#333333; }
.comment-date { font-size:0.72rem; color:#aaa; }
.comment-body { margin:0.4rem 0 0 0; font-size:0.9rem; color:#444; line-height:1.6; }
.reply-toggle-area { margin-top:0.4rem; }
.reply-link { font-size:0.75rem; color:#B8860B; cursor:pointer; }
.reply-form { display:none; margin-top:0.5rem; }
.reply-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #d8d4cb;
  background: #FBF9F4;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  resize: vertical;
}
.reply-textarea::placeholder { color: #999; }
.reply-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #B8860B;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,134,11,0.18);
}
.btn-reply { padding:0.3rem 0.8rem; font-size:0.7rem; }
.replies-container { margin-left:1.5rem; border-left:2px solid #e0e0e0; padding-left:1rem; margin-top:0.5rem; }
.reply-item { padding:0.5rem 0; }
.reply-author { font-size:0.8rem; color:#555; }
.reply-date { font-size:0.68rem; color:#bbb; }
.reply-body { margin:0.3rem 0 0 0; font-size:0.85rem; color:#555; line-height:1.5; }
.no-comments { color:#aaa; font-size:0.88rem; padding:1.5rem 0; text-align:center; }

/* Related articles */
.related-section { margin-top:2.5rem; padding-top:2rem; border-top:2px solid #f0f0f0; }
.related-heading { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; color:#1A1A1A; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
.related-card {
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:10px;
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  padding:1.1rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid #f0ece1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: #e6dcc1;
}
.related-card a { text-decoration:none; color:#1A1A1A; }
.related-card a:hover h5 { color: #B8860B; }
.related-card h5 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  margin:0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size:1rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.related-card-meta { font-size:0.72rem; color:#888; }

/* ============================================
   PROFILE PAGE — extracted inline styles
   ============================================ */
.profile-container { max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; }
.profile-card { background:#fff; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:2rem; }
.profile-banner { height:120px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#B8860B,#b8911f); }
.profile-info { padding:0 2rem 2rem; position:relative; }
.profile-avatar { width:80px; height:80px; border-radius:50%; background:#B8860B; color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:2rem; font-weight:700; font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; margin-top:-40px; border:4px solid #fff; }
.profile-name { margin:1rem 0 0.25rem; font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; color:#1A1A1A; }
.profile-username { color:#888; font-size:0.85rem; }
.profile-badge { margin-left:0.5rem; font-size:0.65rem; padding:0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius:20px; font-weight:700; }
.profile-badge.admin { background:#1A2B3C; color:#B8860B; }
.profile-badge.author { background:#F0F2F4; color:#B8860B; border:1px solid #e8d48a; }
.profile-bio { margin-top:0.75rem; color:#555; font-size:0.9rem; }
.profile-stats { display:flex; gap:1.5rem; margin-top:1rem; font-size:0.85rem; color:#666; }
.profile-actions { margin-top:1rem; }
.profile-heading { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; color:#1A1A1A; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.profile-empty { color:#888; font-size:0.9rem; }
.profile-article-card { background:#fff; border-radius:8px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); padding:1.25rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.profile-article-card a { text-decoration:none; color:#1A1A1A; }
.profile-article-card h4 { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; margin:0 0 0.5rem; }
.profile-article-meta { font-size:0.78rem; color:#888; }
.profile-pagination { text-align:center; margin:1.5rem 0; }
.profile-page-info { color:#888; margin:0 1rem; }

/* ============================================
   DASHBOARD — extracted inline styles
   ============================================ */
.dash-subtitle { font-size:0.85rem; color:#888; margin-bottom:2rem; }
.dash-stats-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px,1fr)); gap:1rem; margin-bottom:2rem; }
.dash-stat-card { background:#fff; border-radius:10px; padding:1.25rem; box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); text-align:center; }
.dash-stat-value { font-size:2rem; font-weight:700; }
.dash-stat-value.navy { color:#1A1A1A; }
.dash-stat-value.crimson { color:#B8860B; }
.dash-stat-label { font-size:0.78rem; color:#888; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }
.dash-actions { display:flex; gap:0.75rem; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:2rem; }
.dash-actions .btn-foundora { padding:0.5rem 1.25rem; font-size:0.78rem; }
.dash-panel { background:#fff; border-radius:10px; padding:1.5rem; box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); margin-bottom:2rem; }
.dash-panel.narrow { max-width:600px; }
.dash-panel-title { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; color:#1A1A1A; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.dash-form-group { margin-bottom:1rem; }
.dash-form-label { font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:600; color:#555; }
.dash-form-input { border-radius:6px; }
.dash-empty { color:#888; font-size:0.85rem; }
.dash-empty a { color:#B8860B; }
.dash-table-link { color:#1A1A1A; font-weight:600; }
.dash-table-muted { color:#888; }
.status-badge { font-size:0.65rem; padding:0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius:20px; }
.status-badge.published { background:#d4edda; color:#155724; }
.status-badge.pending { background:#fff3cd; color:#856404; }
.dash-edit-link { color:#B8860B; font-size:0.8rem; }
.dash-bookmark-item { padding:0.5rem 0; border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0; }
.dash-bookmark-link { color:#1A1A1A; font-weight:600; font-size:0.85rem; }
.dash-bookmark-date { font-size:0.72rem; color:#888; margin-left:0.5rem; }
.dash-view-all { color:#B8860B; font-size:0.8rem; }
.dash-view-all-wrap { margin-top:0.75rem; }

/* ============================================
   BOOKMARKS PAGE — extracted inline styles
   ============================================ */
.bookmarks-subtitle { font-size:0.85rem; color:#888; margin-bottom:2rem; }
.bookmarks-empty { text-align:center; padding:3rem 0; color:#888; }
.bookmarks-empty .fa { font-size:3rem; color:#ddd; }
.bookmarks-empty p { margin-top:1rem; }
.bookmarks-empty a { color:#B8860B; }
.bookmarks-list { max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; }
.bookmark-card { background:#fff; border-radius:8px; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); padding:1.25rem; margin-bottom:1rem; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; }
.bookmark-card a { text-decoration:none; color:#1A1A1A; }
.bookmark-card h4 { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; margin:0 0 0.4rem; font-size:1rem; }
.bookmark-card-meta { font-size:0.78rem; color:#888; }
.bookmark-remove-btn { background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; color:#B8860B; font-size:1rem; }



/* --- Contributor avatar placeholder --- */
.contributor-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B, #b8911f);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
}

.hero-placeholder { min-height: 300px; font-size: 5rem; }

/* --- Homepage Section Helpers --- */
.section-light { background: #F8F9FA; padding: 3.5rem 0; }
.section-default { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
.section-dark { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a6d1b 0%, #7a5f15 100%); padding: 3.5rem 0; }
.section-white { background: #fff; padding: 3rem 0; }
.section-compact { padding: 3rem 0; }
.section-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.section-heading-light { color: #fff; }
.section-heading-light h2 { color: #fff; }
.section-heading-light p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.hero-meta { color: #888; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero-banner-compact { padding: 3rem 2rem; }
.hero-banner-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-banner-subtitle-spaced { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.hero-banner-cta { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.article-img-info-padded { padding: 1.25rem; }

/* --- Articles Listing Page --- */
.articles-filter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.filter-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #888;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.filter-input {
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  min-width: 200px;
}
.filter-select {
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  min-width: 150px;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.active-filters {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.active-filters-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #888;
}
.filter-chip {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.filter-chip.navy { background: #8a6d1b; }
.filter-chip.crimson { background: #B8860B; }
.articles-table-wrap {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.articles-table { margin: 0; }
.articles-thead-row { background: #F0F2F4; }
.col-header {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #333;
}
.articles-row { transition: background 0.2s; }
.articles-row:hover { background: #F0F2F4; }
.article-title-link { font-weight: 600; color: #333; }
.article-preview-cell {
  max-width: 280px;
  text-align: center;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.article-preview-thumb {
  max-width: 200px;
  max-height: 80px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.article-preview-noimg {
  color: #aaa;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.category-chip {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: #B8860B;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.no-category { color: #ccc; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.article-date { white-space: nowrap; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #888; }
.article-author { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.article-actions { white-space: nowrap; }
.action-edit { color: #B8860B; }
.action-delete { color: #dc3545; }
.delete-modal-content { border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.delete-modal-header { background: #B8860B; color: #fff; }
.delete-modal-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
.delete-modal-close { color: #fff; }
.btn-delete {
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  background: #dc3545;
  border-color: #dc3545;
}
.pagination-info { color: #888; }

/* --- Authors / Contributors Page --- */
.authors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.author-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.author-card-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B8860B, #dbb84d);
}
.author-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B, #b8911f);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}
.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #333;
}
.author-username {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #aaa;
}
.author-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.author-stat-articles {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.author-stat-followers {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #aaa;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}
.author-role-badge {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.author-role-badge.admin { background:#B8860B; color:#fff; }
.author-role-badge.author {
  background: #F0F2F4;
  color: #B8860B;
  border: 1px solid #e8d48a;
}
.author-email {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #aaa;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.author-follow-btn {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.author-self-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #aaa;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.author-followers-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F2F4, #E8ECEF);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.author-followers-heading {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #B8860B;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.author-follower-item {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #555;
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
}
.author-follower-item .fa-user {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.author-no-followers {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #aaa;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.author-login-prompt {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #aaa;
  text-align: center;
}
.author-login-link {
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Shared page subtitle --- */
.page-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* --- Trending Page --- */
.trending-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  color: #888;
}
.trending-empty .fa {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #ddd;
  display: block;
}
.trending-empty p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.trending-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.trending-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.trending-rank {
  min-width: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.trending-rank span {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}
.trending-info {
  flex: 1;
}
.trending-title-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}
.trending-title-link h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.trending-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #888;
}
.trending-views {
  text-align: right;
  min-width: 60px;
}
.trending-views-count {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}
.trending-views-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #888;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}



/* --- Admin Approvals Page --- */
.admin-section-heading { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.admin-section-heading .fa { color: #B8860B; }
.admin-count-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem; background: #B8860B; color: #fff;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: 700;
}
.admin-empty-msg { color: #aaa; font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 1rem 0; }
.admin-table td.admin-td-bold { font-weight: 600; color: #333; }
.admin-td-nowrap { white-space: nowrap; }
.admin-inline-action { display: inline; }
.admin-btn-sm { padding: 0.35rem 1rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
.admin-btn-reject { padding: 0.35rem 1rem; font-size: 0.72rem; color: #dc3545; border-color: #dc3545; }
.admin-post-link { font-weight: 600; color: #333; }
.admin-td-date { white-space: nowrap; color: #888; }
.admin-td-preview { max-width: 200px; overflow: hidden; }
.admin-preview-body { max-height: 40px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #777; }
.admin-form-card-mb { margin-bottom: 2rem; }


/* --- Admin Categories Page --- */
.categories-form-card { max-width: 500px; margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0; }
.categories-form-title { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.categories-form-row { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: flex-end; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.categories-form-group-inline { margin-bottom: 0; flex: 1; }
.categories-table-wrap { max-width: 500px; }
.cat-td-bold { font-weight: 600; }
.cat-td-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #868e96; }
.cat-empty { color: #868e96; font-size: 0.85rem; }


/* --- Admin Magazines Page --- */
.mag-form-card-mb { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.mag-upload-icon { color: #B8860B; margin-right: 0.5rem; }
.mag-form-input { border-radius: 6px; }
.mag-section-label { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mag-empty-state { text-align: center; padding: 2rem; color: #aaa; }
.mag-empty-icon { font-size: 2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mag-cover-thumb { width: 50px; height: auto; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.mag-no-cover { font-size: 2rem; color: #ddd; }
.mag-td-title { font-weight: 600; color: #333; }
.mag-td-date { color: #888; }
.mag-status-published { font-size: 0.7rem; background: #d4edda; color: #155724; padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: 600; }
.mag-status-draft { font-size: 0.7rem; background: #f5f5f5; color: #888; padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: 600; }
.mag-action-btn { padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem; font-size: 0.68rem; }
.mag-btn-delete { padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem; font-size: 0.68rem; color: #dc3545; border-color: #dc3545; }


/* --- Admin Edit User Page --- */
.edit-user-card { max-width: 600px; }
.edit-user-approve-inline { display: inline; margin-left: 0.5rem; }
.edit-user-sub-section { max-width: 600px; margin: 1.5rem auto; }
.sub-section-title {
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.sub-section-title.crimson { color: #e63946; }
.sub-section-title.navy { color: #1d3557; }
.sub-section-empty { color: #868e96; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.sub-td-bold { font-weight: 600; }
.sub-td-muted { font-size: 0.82rem; color: #868e96; }


/* --- Users List Page --- */
.users-td-name { font-weight: 600; }
.users-td-email { font-size: 0.82rem; color: #868e96; }
.users-badge-author { background: #1d3557; }


/* --- Auth Pages (Login / Register) --- */
.auth-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.auth-icon { font-size: 2rem; color: #B8860B; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.auth-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.6rem; color: #333; margin: 0; }
.auth-subtitle { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #888; margin: 0.25rem 0 0; }
.auth-alert { border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.85rem; border-left: 4px solid #dc3545; }
.auth-btn-full { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
.auth-footer { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #888; margin-top: 1rem; }
.auth-footer a { color: #B8860B; font-weight: 600; }
.auth-success-alert { border-radius: 8px; }


/* --- Posts Create/Edit --- */
.post-form-card { max-width: 720px; margin-top: 6rem !important; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.post-form-icon { color: #e63946; }
.icon-crimson { color: #e63946; }
.icon-navy { color: #1d3557; }

/* --- Nav search inline fix --- */
.nav-search-form { display: flex; gap: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; max-width: 200px; }
.nav-dropdown-caret { font-size: 0.65rem; }

/* --- Reply toggle (posts/view) --- */
.reply-form { display: none; }

/* --- Magazine Public Index Page --- */
.mag-page-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.mag-page-title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mag-page-subtitle { color: #888; font-size: 0.92rem; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
.mag-empty-icon { font-size: 3rem; color: #ddd; display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mag-empty-text { color: #888; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.mag-cover-placeholder { width: 180px; height: 240px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B, #b8911f); border-radius: 6px; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.mag-cover-placeholder-icon { font-size: 3rem; color: #B8860B; }
.mag-card-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #777; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0.5rem 0; }
.pagination-info { color: #888; }

/* --- Magazine View Page --- */
.mag-detail-placeholder-icon { font-size: 4rem; color: #B8860B; }
.mag-edition-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #B8860B; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.mag-detail-meta { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-bottom: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }
.mag-download-mt { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mag-back-link { margin-top: 2rem; }



/* ===== SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes slideInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes countPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}


/* Elements hidden before scroll reveal */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.reveal.reveal-left {
  transform: translateX(-40px);
}
.reveal.reveal-right {
  transform: translateX(40px);
}
.reveal.reveal-scale {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1);
}

/* Stagger children animations */
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.47s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.54s; }

/* Hero section entrance */
.hero-featured-section {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) both;
}
.hero-featured-img {
  animation: fadeInLeft 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) 0.2s both;
}
.hero-featured-content {
  animation: fadeInRight 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) 0.4s both;
}
.hero-featured-label {
  animation: slideInDown 0.6s ease 0.8s both;
}
.btn-foundora {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-foundora::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s;
}
.btn-foundora:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

/* Section headings */
.section-heading-center h2 {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.section-heading-center h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #B8860B;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.section-heading-center.visible h2::after,
.section-heading-center h2:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

/* Stats counter animation */
.hero-stat-num {
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero-stat.visible .hero-stat-num {
  animation: countPulse 0.6s ease 0.3s;
}
.hero-stat {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.hero-stat:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Gold shimmer on section borders */
.section-heading-center {
  position: relative;
}

/* Testimonial cards stagger + quote mark */
.testimonial-card-light {
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card-light::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: rgba(184,134,11,0.15);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Image loading shimmer placeholder */
.article-img-thumb img,
.hero-featured-img img,
.contributor-card img {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8e4dc 25%, #f0ece4 50%, #e8e4dc 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite linear;
}

/* Page load animation removed — conflicts with browser bfcache and can feel sluggish */

/* Contributor card glow on hover */
.contributor-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px transparent;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contributor-card:hover::after {
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(184,134,11,0.5);
}

/* Smooth underline on article titles */
.article-img-info h3 {
  background-image: linear-gradient(#B8860B, #B8860B);
  background-position: 0 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 0% 2px;
  transition: background-size 0.4s ease;
}
.article-img-card:hover .article-img-info h3 {
  background-size: 100% 2px;
}

/* Reduce motion for accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  body, .hero-featured-section, .hero-featured-img, .hero-featured-content,
  .hero-featured-label { animation: none; }
  .btn-foundora::after { display: none; }
  .article-img-thumb img { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   LANDING PAGE — Premium Editorial Layout
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Gold accent text --- */
.lp-gold { color: #B8860B; }

/* --- Section eyebrow --- */
.lp-section-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* --- HERO --- */
.lp-hero {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 0.5rem 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  margin-top: -1.5rem;
}
.lp-hero-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.lp-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid #B8860B;
  padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.lp-hero-text h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.lp-hero-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 420px;
}
.lp-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero social proof line */
.lp-hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}
.lp-hero-proof-avatars {
  display: flex;
}
.lp-proof-dot {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #B8860B;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  margin-right: -8px;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
}
.lp-hero-proof-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #888;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}
.lp-hero-proof-text strong {
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

/* Hero feature highlights */
.lp-hero-highlights {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.lp-hero-hl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #666;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.lp-hero-hl .fa {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Hero card (featured story slideshow in hero) */
.lp-hero-slideshow {
  position: relative;
}
.lp-hero-card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.lp-hero-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.lp-hero-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 11;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lp-hero-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.94) contrast(1.04);
}
.lp-hero-card-info {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.lp-hero-card-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.lp-hero-card-info h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.lp-hero-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #888;
}

/* --- WHAT WE DO: Pillars --- */
.lp-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.lp-pillar {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.lp-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.lp-pillar-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}
.lp-pillar h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.lp-pillar p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- GLOBAL IMPACT --- */
.lp-impact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a6d1b 0%, #7a5f15 100%);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}
.lp-impact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.lp-impact-stat {
  padding: 0.75rem;
}
.lp-impact-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.lp-impact-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

/* --- FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT --- */
.lp-spotlight-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
}
.lp-spotlight-img {
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 11;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lp-spotlight-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.lp-spotlight-content {
  padding: 2rem;
}
.lp-spotlight-content h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.lp-spotlight-content h3 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.lp-spotlight-content h3 a:hover {
  color: #B8860B;
}
.lp-spotlight-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.lp-spotlight-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.lp-spotlight-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.lp-spotlight-author strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}
.lp-spotlight-author span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #888;
}

/* --- LATEST STORIES GRID --- */
.lp-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.lp-story-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.lp-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.lp-story-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.lp-story-img {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 11;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lp-story-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.lp-story-card:hover .lp-story-img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.lp-story-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  background: #B8860B;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.lp-story-info {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.lp-story-info h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --- CTA BANNER --- */
.lp-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a6d1b 0%, #7a5f15 100%);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.lp-cta-inner h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.lp-cta-inner p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.85rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE: Landing Page --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .lp-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .lp-hero-text p { max-width: 100%; }
  .lp-hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .lp-hero-proof { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .lp-hero-highlights { justify-content: center; }
  .lp-hero { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .lp-hero-text h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
  .lp-pillars, .lp-pillars-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
  .lp-trust-bar .section-container { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .lp-trust-logos { justify-content: center; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .footer-social { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .lp-impact-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .lp-spotlight-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lp-spotlight-content { padding: 2rem; }
  .lp-stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lp-cta-inner h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .lp-hero-text h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .lp-hero { padding: 2rem 1rem; }
  .lp-impact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .lp-impact-num { font-size: 2rem; }
  .lp-cta-inner h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .lp-cta-inner p { font-size: 0.95rem; }
}

/* --- TRUST BAR (Featured In) --- */
.lp-trust-bar {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}
.lp-trust-bar .section-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.lp-trust-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #999;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.lp-trust-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.lp-trust-logo {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ccc;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.lp-trust-logo:hover {
  color: #B8860B;
}

/* --- 4-column pillars --- */
.lp-pillars-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

/* --- TRENDING BAR --- */
.lp-trending-bar {
  background: #FAF9F6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}
.lp-trending-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}
.lp-trending-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #B8860B transparent;
}
.lp-trending-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
.lp-trending-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #B8860B; border-radius: 4px; }
.lp-trending-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  min-width: 280px;
}
.lp-trending-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.lp-trending-thumb {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lp-trending-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.lp-trending-thumb .contributor-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: unset; font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.lp-trending-info h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lp-trending-info span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #888; }

/* --- BROWSE BY CATEGORY --- */
.lp-categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.lp-category-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.lp-category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: #B8860B;
}
.lp-category-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.lp-category-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.lp-category-count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #888;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE: Trending + Categories --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .lp-trending-item { min-width: 240px; }
  .lp-categories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .lp-trending-item { min-width: 220px; }
  .lp-categories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
  .lp-category-card { padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE PAGE — Dark Hero + Metadata Bar + Drop Cap
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Article Hero (Dark) --- */
.article-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem 3.5rem;
}
.article-hero-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.article-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.article-breadcrumbs a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.article-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.article-breadcrumbs .fa { font-size: 0.55rem; margin: 0 0.4rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.article-hero-badges { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.article-hero-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.article-hero-cat-gold { background: #B8860B; }
.article-hero .post-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.article-hero-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.article-hero-subtitle-gold {
  color: #B8860B !important;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
}
.article-hero-intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.article-hero-portrait {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 11;
}
.article-hero-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* --- Metadata Bar (floating white) --- */
.article-meta-bar {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: -2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.article-meta-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.article-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.article-meta-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #999;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.article-meta-item strong {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}
.article-meta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.article-meta-actions .post-action-btn {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #888;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.article-meta-actions .post-action-btn:hover,
.article-meta-actions .post-action-btn.liked {
  color: #B8860B;
  border-color: #B8860B;
}
.article-meta-actions .post-stat {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #888;
}

/* --- Article page: kill all page-container padding for full-width sections --- */
.article-page .page-container {
  padding: 0;
  min-height: 0;
  max-width: none;
}
.article-page-body {
  padding-top: 0;
}

/* --- Article Body Container (overrides .post-view padding) --- */
.article-body-container.post-view {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 3rem;
  background: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: none;
}

/* --- Drop Cap --- */
.article-body-drop-cap > p:first-of-type::first-letter,
.article-body-drop-cap > div:first-of-type > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  float: left;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.8;
  padding-right: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
  color: #B8860B;
}

/* --- Article Pull Quote / Blockquote --- */
.article-body-container blockquote,
.article-body-container .pull-quote {
  position: relative;
  background: #FBF7EF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.article-body-container blockquote::before,
.article-body-container .pull-quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  line-height: 1;
}
.article-body-container blockquote::after,
.article-body-container .pull-quote::after {
  content: '\201D';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  line-height: 1;
}
.article-body-container blockquote cite,
.article-body-container blockquote footer {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #555;
}

/* Article body images (force padding around floated photos, override inline styles) */
.article-body-container .post-body img {
  max-width: 320px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  shape-outside: margin-box;
}
/* Right-floated images: push text away on the LEFT of the image */
.article-body-container .post-body img[style*="float: right"],
.article-body-container .post-body img[style*="float:right"],
.article-body-container .post-body img[align="right"] {
  float: right !important;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem 2.25rem !important;
  shape-margin: 2rem !important;
}
/* Left-floated images: push text away on the RIGHT of the image */
.article-body-container .post-body img[style*="float: left"],
.article-body-container .post-body img[style*="float:left"],
.article-body-container .post-body img[align="left"] {
  float: left !important;
  margin: 0.5rem 2.25rem 1.5rem 0 !important;
  shape-margin: 2rem !important;
}
/* Default (no inline float) — float right with proper spacing */
.article-body-container .post-body img:not([style*="float"]):not([align]) {
  float: right;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem 2.25rem;
  shape-margin: 2rem;
}

/* Wrapped content (lists) next to floated image — create BFC + match shape-margin gap */
.article-body-container .post-body ul,
.article-body-container .post-body ol {
  display: flow-root;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 1rem 2.25rem;
}
.article-body-container .post-body ul li,
.article-body-container .post-body ol li {
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Article body paragraphs: dynamic wrap, justified for magazine feel */
.article-body-container .post-body p {
  text-align: justify;
  hyphens: auto;
  -webkit-hyphens: auto;
  -ms-hyphens: auto;
  word-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
/* First paragraph (with drop cap) shouldn't be justified — keeps drop cap clean */
.article-body-drop-cap > p:first-of-type,
.article-body-drop-cap > div:first-of-type > p:first-of-type {
  text-align: left;
}
/* Article body subheadings (no clear:both — let headings flow naturally with the image) */
.article-body-container .post-body h2,
.article-body-container .post-body h3,
.article-body-container .post-body h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Article body lists with gold checkmarks */
.article-body-container .post-body ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.article-body-container .post-body ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.article-body-container .post-body ul li::before {
  content: '\f054';
  font-family: 'FontAwesome';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.4rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* --- Author Byline Card (dynamic author profile after article body) --- */
.author-byline-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBF7EF 0%, #F7F1E2 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid #B8860B;
  border-radius: 10px;
  clear: both;
}
.author-byline-avatar {
  flex: 0 0 72px;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #B8860B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184,134,11,0.25);
}
.author-byline-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.author-byline-initial {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.author-byline-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.author-byline-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #8a6d1b;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.author-byline-name {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.author-byline-name:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.author-byline-bio {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

/* --- Bottom CTA Banner --- */
.article-bottom-cta {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.article-bottom-cta h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.article-bottom-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE: Article Page --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .article-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .article-hero-portrait {
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .article-hero .post-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .article-hero { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .article-meta-bar { margin-left: 1rem; margin-right: 1rem; }
  .article-body-container { padding: 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .article-hero .post-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .article-meta-bar-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .article-body-container { padding: 1rem; }
  .article-body-container .post-body img,
  .article-body-container .post-body img[style*="float: left"],
  .article-body-container .post-body img[style*="float:left"],
  .article-body-container .post-body img[style*="float: right"],
  .article-body-container .post-body img[style*="float:right"],
  .article-body-container .post-body img[align="left"],
  .article-body-container .post-body img[align="right"] {
    float: none !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: auto !important;
    margin: 1rem auto 1.5rem !important;
    shape-margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .article-body-container .post-body ul,
  .article-body-container .post-body ol {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .article-bottom-cta h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .author-byline-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 1.25rem; }
  .author-byline-card { border-left: none; border-top: 4px solid #B8860B; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT — Listing Page
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Hero --- */
.fs-hero {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.fs-hero-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.fs-hero-text { flex: 1; }
.fs-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.fs-hero p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
  max-width: 550px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.fs-hero-accent {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #B8860B;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.fs-hero-img {
  width: 560px;
  height: 320px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.fs-hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: right center;
  -webkit-mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 34%),
    linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, #000 6%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 9%),
    linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, #000 7%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 34%),
    linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, #000 6%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 9%),
    linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, #000 7%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
}

/* --- Directory Grid --- */
.fs-directory {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}
.fs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.fs-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.fs-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.fs-card-portrait {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fs-card-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s;
  filter: brightness(0.94) contrast(1.04);
}
.fs-card:hover .fs-card-portrait img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.fs-card-portrait .contributor-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 200px;
}
.fs-card-info {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
}
.fs-card-info h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.fs-card-info h3 a {
  color: #1A1A1A;
}
.fs-card-info h3 a:hover {
  color: #B8860B;
}
.fs-card-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.fs-card-stat {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.fs-card-actions {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.fs-read-story {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.fs-read-story:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE: Founder Spotlight --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fs-hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .fs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .fs-hero { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .fs-hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .fs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* --- Ad cards (shared across all pages) --- */
.ad-banner {
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #faf9f6;
  border: 1px solid #e8e0d0;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.ad-banner:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ad-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  max-height: 400px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.ad-banner .ad-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.85);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.ad-sidebar {
  display: block;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #faf9f6;
  border: 1px solid #e8e0d0;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.ad-sidebar:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.ad-sidebar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.ad-sidebar .ad-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  right: 6px;
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.85);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.ad-section {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
}
.ad-section .ad-banner {
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.ad-inline {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* --- Native ad card (blends with article grid) --- */
.ad-native {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
}
.ad-native:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.ad-native .ad-native-img {
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 11;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 0.75rem 0.75rem 0;
}
.ad-native .ad-native-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.ad-native:hover .ad-native-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.ad-native .ad-native-body {
  padding: 1rem 0.75rem 1.25rem;
}
.ad-native .ad-native-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #B8860B;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.ad-native .ad-native-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ad-native .ad-native-cta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #B8860B;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ============================================
   SPOTLIGHT LISTING PAGE (posts/index)
   ============================================ */

/* --- Spotlight Hero --- */
.sl-hero {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.sl-hero-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.sl-hero-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.sl-hero-img {
  width: 560px;
  height: 320px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.sl-hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: right center;
  /* Feather all edges so the photo's light background melts into the white hero */
  -webkit-mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 34%),
    linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, #000 6%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 9%),
    linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, #000 7%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 34%),
    linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, #000 6%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 9%),
    linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, #000 7%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
}
.sl-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #999;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.sl-breadcrumbs a { color: #888; }
.sl-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.sl-breadcrumbs .fa { font-size: 0.5rem; margin: 0 0.4rem; color: #ccc; }
.sl-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.sl-hero-accent {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #B8860B;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.sl-hero-tagline {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.sl-hero-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
  max-width: 550px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Industry Insights filter bar (sl-filters) --- */
.sl-filters {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 70px;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.sl-filters .sl-search-form {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  max-width: 340px;
}
.sl-filters .sl-pills {
  flex: 1;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --- Filter Bar --- */
.sl-filter-bar {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 70px;
  z-index: 100;
}
.sl-filter-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sl-search-form {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  max-width: 400px;
}
.sl-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #999;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.sl-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 2.5rem 0.65rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  background: #fafafa;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.sl-search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #B8860B;
  background: #fff;
}
.sl-search-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: #999;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.sl-search-btn:focus { outline: none; }
.sl-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sl-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #555;
  background: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.sl-pill:hover { border-color: #B8860B; color: #B8860B; }
.sl-pill.active {
  background: #B8860B;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #B8860B;
}
.sl-sort-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.sl-sort-select {
  appearance: none;
  padding: 0.45rem 2rem 0.45rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #555;
  background: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.sl-sort-caret {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: #999;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Card Grid --- */
.sl-grid-wrap {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 3rem;
}
.sl-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.sl-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.sl-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.sl-card-link { display: block; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 11;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 0.75rem 0.75rem 0;
}
.sl-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
  filter: brightness(0.94) contrast(1.04);
}
.sl-card:hover .sl-card-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.sl-card-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B, #d4a84b);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.sl-card-body {
  padding: 1rem 0.75rem 1.25rem;
}
.sl-card-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.sl-card-name a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-card-name a:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.sl-card-company {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.sl-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sl-read-story {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #B8860B;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.sl-read-story:hover { text-decoration: underline; color: #8a6d1b; }
.sl-card-admin { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.sl-card-actions {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --- Load More --- */
.sl-load-more {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.sl-load-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.7rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #1A1A1A;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  background: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.sl-load-btn:hover {
  background: #1A1A1A;
  color: #fff;
}
.sl-pagination {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #888;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.sl-pagination a { color: #1A1A1A; font-weight: 600; }
.sl-pagination a:hover { color: #B8860B; }

/* --- RESPONSIVE: Spotlight Listing --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sl-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sl-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
  .sl-hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .sl-hero { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .sl-filter-bar { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; }
  .sl-grid-wrap { padding: 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sl-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .sl-hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .sl-filter-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .sl-search-form { max-width: 100%; }
  .sl-pills { overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE REDESIGN — new sections
   ============================================ */

/* --- Hero 3-column layout --- */
.lp-hero-3col {
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1.1fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.lp-hero-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}
.lp-hero-social a {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.lp-hero-social a:hover { border-color: #B8860B; color: #B8860B; }

/* Hero feature points (right column) */
/* Golden map in hero center column */
.lp-hero-map {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  left: -165px;
}
.lp-hero-map img {
  max-width: 155%;
  max-height: 640px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Latest Stories full-width grid (below hero) */
.hp-latest-section {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  background: #fafafa;
}
.hp-latest-grid-full {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.lp-hero-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  border-left: 2px dotted rgba(184,134,11,0.3);
  padding-left: 2rem;
}
.lp-hero-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.lp-hero-feature-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lp-hero-feature strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.lp-hero-feature p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #888;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Trust bar logo variants */
.lp-trust-logo-bold { font-weight: 800; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.lp-trust-logo-serif { font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-style: italic; }

/* --- Spotlight + Latest Stories combo row --- */
.hp-combo-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.hp-spot-card { border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.hp-spot-img {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.hp-spot-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hp-spot-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.hp-spot-overlay .lp-hero-card-label { color: #B8860B; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.hp-spot-overlay h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hp-spot-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.hp-spot-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

/* Latest Stories (right side) */
.hp-combo-stories {
}
.hp-combo-stories-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hp-combo-stories-header strong {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.hp-view-all { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #B8860B; font-weight: 600; }
.hp-view-all:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.hp-latest-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hp-latest-link { display: block; text-decoration: none; }
.hp-latest-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.hp-latest-img {
  aspect-ratio: 8 / 11;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.hp-latest-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.hp-latest-card:hover .hp-latest-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.hp-latest-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.hp-latest-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.hp-latest-info h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.hp-latest-meta { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #999; }

/* --- What We Do (horizontal bar) --- */
.hp-wwd-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hp-wwd-label {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  max-width: 200px;
}
.hp-wwd-label strong {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.hp-wwd-label p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #888; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.hp-wwd-items {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex: 1;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hp-wwd-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
}
.hp-wwd-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hp-wwd-item strong { font-size: 0.82rem; display: block; color: #1A1A1A; margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }
.hp-wwd-item p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #888; margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; }

/* --- Impact + Testimonial + CTA trio --- */
.hp-trio-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.hp-trio-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
}
.hp-trio-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}
.hp-trio-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.hp-trio-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.hp-trio-label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.hp-trio-quote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.hp-trio-stars { color: #B8860B; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.hp-trio-author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.hp-trio-author span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #888; }
.hp-trio-cta p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.hp-trio-trusted {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #888;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE: Homepage redesign --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .lp-hero-3col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .lp-hero-map { max-width: 220px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .lp-hero-features {
    flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 1.25rem;
    border-left: none; padding-left: 0;
  }
  .lp-hero-feature { text-align: left; }
  .lp-hero-social { justify-content: center; margin-left: 0; }
  .lp-hero-proof { justify-content: center; }
  .hp-combo-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hp-combo-spotlight { max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hp-latest-grid, .hp-latest-grid-full { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hp-trio-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hp-trio-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .hp-wwd-row { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .hp-wwd-label { max-width: 100%; }
  .hp-wwd-items { justify-content: center; }
  .section-light, .section-default, .section-white, .section-compact { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
  .section-dark { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
  .section-container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .section-heading-center { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
  .section-heading-center h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .lp-cta-banner { padding: 2rem 0; }
  .pub-cover-card { width: 180px; }
  .pub-cover-image { width: 180px; height: 260px; }
  .publications-shelf { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .contributors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .btn-foundora { padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.78rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .lp-hero { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }
  .lp-hero-3col { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .lp-hero-text h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1.25; }
  .lp-hero-text p { font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .lp-hero-map { max-width: 160px; }
  .lp-hero-map img { max-height: 200px; }
  .lp-hero-features { gap: 1rem; }
  .lp-hero-feature-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .lp-hero-feature strong { font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .lp-hero-feature p { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .lp-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: stretch; }
  .lp-hero-actions .btn-foundora { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .hp-combo-spotlight { max-width: 100%; }
  .hp-spot-overlay h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .hp-spot-overlay { padding: 1rem; }
  .hp-spot-desc { font-size: 0.75rem; display: none; }
  .hp-latest-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hp-latest-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
  .hp-latest-info h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .hp-trio-row { gap: 1rem; }
  .hp-trio-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .hp-trio-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.5rem; }
  .hp-trio-num { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .hp-trio-label { font-size: 0.62rem; }
  .hp-trio-quote { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .hp-wwd-items { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hp-wwd-item { min-width: auto; }
  .section-light, .section-default, .section-white, .section-compact { padding: 2rem 0; }
  .section-dark { padding: 2rem 0; }
  .section-container { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .section-heading-center h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .section-heading-center p { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .pub-cover-card { width: 140px; }
  .pub-cover-image { width: 140px; height: 200px; }
  .publications-shelf { gap: 1rem; }
  .contributors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
  .contributor-overlay strong { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .contributor-overlay span { font-size: 0.62rem; }
  .lp-cta-inner h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .lp-cta-inner p { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .btn-foundora { padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
  .btn-foundora.btn-lg { padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .footer-social { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom-nav { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .site-footer { padding: 2rem 1rem 0; }
  .hp-latest-section { padding: 1.5rem 0 2rem; }
  .hp-combo-stories-header strong { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  /* Touch devices have no :hover — surface the Read Edition affordance always */
  .pub-cover-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem 0.75rem;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
  .pub-cover-read {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }
}

/* ===== ABOUT US PAGE ===== */
.about-page-wrap {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 4rem;
}
.about-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.15);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.about-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.about-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-section {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.about-section-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #B8860B;
  display: inline-block;
}
.about-section-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.about-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.about-pillar {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.about-pillar:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.about-pillar-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.about-pillar h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.about-pillar p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-cta-section {
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f1a, #16213e);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.about-cta-section h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.about-cta-section p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .about-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================
   LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT LISTING — hero with side image (matches sl-hero style)
   ============================================ */
.ls-hero {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.ls-hero-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.ls-hero-text { flex: 1; }
.ls-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #999;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ls-breadcrumbs a { color: #888; }
.ls-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: #B8860B; }
.ls-breadcrumbs .fa { font-size: 0.5rem; margin: 0 0.4rem; color: #ccc; }
.ls-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.ls-hero-accent {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B8860B, #e8d5a3);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.ls-hero-tagline {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #888;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.ls-hero-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0;
}
.ls-hero-img {
  width: 560px;
  height: 320px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent;
}
.ls-hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: right center;
  -webkit-mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 34%),
    linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, #000 6%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 9%),
    linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, #000 7%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: source-in;
  mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 34%),
    linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, #000 6%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 9%),
    linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, #000 7%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ls-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ls-hero-img { display: none; }
  .ls-hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ls-hero { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .ls-hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE NEW SECTIONS
   ============================================ */

/* --- Trending Insights section --- */
.hp-trending-section {
  background: #0a0f1a;
  padding: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;
}
.hp-trending-section .section-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}
.hp-trending-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hp-trending-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0;
}
.hp-trending-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.hp-trending-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.hp-trending-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.hp-trending-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(184,134,11,0.5);
}
.hp-trending-img {
  aspect-ratio: 3/2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hp-trending-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hp-trending-body { padding: 1.1rem 1rem 1.25rem; }
.hp-trending-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.hp-trending-body h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.hp-trending-body p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hp-trending-meta { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.hp-trending-link { color: #B8860B; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; }
.hp-trending-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; color: #d4a43e; }

/* --- Industry Insights preview section --- */
.hp-industry-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 2.25rem;
  background: #FAF9F6;
}
.hp-industry-section .section-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}
.hp-industry-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
}
.hp-industry-header-text {}
.hp-industry-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
}
.hp-industry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.hp-industry-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.hp-industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.hp-industry-img {
  aspect-ratio: 3/2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hp-industry-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hp-industry-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A1A, #333);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #B8860B;
}
.hp-industry-body { padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem 1.4rem; }
.hp-industry-cat {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.hp-industry-body h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.hp-industry-meta { font-size: 0.7rem; color: #999; }

/* --- Leadership Voice preview section --- */
.hp-lv-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 2.25rem;
  background: #fff;
}
.hp-lv-section .section-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}
.hp-lv-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hp-lv-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a0f1a;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
}
.hp-lv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.hp-lv-card {
  background: #FAF9F6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.hp-lv-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hp-lv-avatar {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.3);
}
.hp-lv-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hp-lv-placeholder {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B, #e8d5a3);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
}
.hp-lv-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}
.hp-lv-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.hp-lv-stat { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #888; }

/* --- About Us homepage section --- */
.hp-about-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f1a 0%, #16213e 100%);
}
.hp-about-section .section-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}
.hp-about-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.hp-about-text h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hp-about-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  color: #B8860B;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hp-about-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hp-about-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.hp-about-pillar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.hp-about-pillar-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #B8860B;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hp-about-pillar strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.hp-about-pillar p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; }
.hp-about-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.hp-about-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hp-about-stat-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,134,11,0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}
.hp-about-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #B8860B;
  display: block;
}
.hp-about-stat-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

/* --- Responsive: new sections --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hp-trending-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hp-industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hp-lv-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hp-about-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .hp-about-stat-row { flex-direction: row; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hp-trending-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hp-industry-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .hp-lv-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .hp-about-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hp-about-stat-row { gap: 0.75rem; }
  .hp-about-stat-num { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* --- Magazine placeholder icon --- */
.mag-placeholder-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; color: #B8860B; }

/* --- Homepage utility classes (extracted from inline styles) --- */
.hp-industry-empty { text-align: center; padding: 2rem 0; }
.hp-industry-empty-text { color: #888; }
.hp-about-pillars-mt { margin-top: 2rem; }

/* --- Inline image upload help text --- */
.inline-img-upload-hint {
  background: rgba(184,134,11,0.07);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(184,134,11,0.35);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #666;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.inline-img-upload-hint strong { color: #B8860B; }