/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CognitaWriting — main.css
   Palette inspired by Writology.com
   Primary: Deep Blue #1A56DB  |  Accent: Fresh Green #0EA472
   Clean whites, soft blue/green tints — NO dark backgrounds
   Font: Inter (body) + Fraunces (display)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  /* ── Primary — deep trustworthy blue ── */
  --blue:        #0EA5E9;
  --blue-dark:   #0284C7;
  --blue-deep:   #0369A1;
  --blue-mid:    #38BDF8;
  --blue-light:  #BAE6FD;
  --blue-xlight: #F0F9FF;
  --blue-ultra:  #E0F2FE;

  /* ── Accent — fresh confident green ── */
  --green:       #0EA472;
  --green-dark:  #0B8860;
  --green-light: #A7F3D0;
  --green-xlight:#ECFDF5;

  /* ── Secondary — warm sky ── */
  --sky:         #38BDF8;
  --sky-light:   #E0F2FE;

  /* ── Accent coral — CTA urgency ── */
  --coral:       #F97316;
  --coral-dark:  #EA580C;
  --coral-light: #FFF7ED;

  /* ── Neutrals — light, clean ── */
  --ink:         #0C4A6E;   /* deep blue-navy for headings — NOT black */
  --ink-2:       #075985;
  --body:        #374151;
  --muted:       #6B7280;
  --border:      #BAE6FD;   /* blue-tinted border */
  --border-2:    #E2E8F0;
  --offwhite:    #F0F9FF;   /* very light blue-white */
  --offwhite-2:  #E0F2FE;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;

  /* ── Semantic ── */
  --success:     #10B981;
  --warning:     #F59E0B;
  --error:       #EF4444;

  /* ── Typography ── */
  --sans:   'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --serif:  'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;

  /* ── Layout ── */
  --max-w:     1200px;
  --radius:    12px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;

  /* ── Shadows — blue-tinted ── */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 4px rgba(14,165,233,.07), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow:    0 4px 16px rgba(14,165,233,.1),  0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(14,165,233,.13), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 56px rgba(14,165,233,.16), 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

/* ── RESET ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--body);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--blue-dark); }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
p { margin-bottom: 1em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
ul { list-style: none; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--blue); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ── UTILITIES ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-8  { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-36 { margin-top: 36px; }
.section { padding: 88px 0; }
.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto 52px; }
.section-head p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.72; }

/* ── EYEBROW ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.eyebrow-blue  { background: var(--blue-xlight); color: var(--blue-dark); border: 1px solid var(--blue-light); }
.eyebrow-green { background: var(--green-xlight); color: var(--green-dark); border: 1px solid var(--green-light); }
.eyebrow-coral { background: var(--coral-light); color: var(--coral-dark); border: 1px solid #FED7AA; }
.eyebrow-sky   { background: var(--sky-light); color: #0369A1; border: 1px solid #BAE6FD; }

/* ── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s ease; text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); text-decoration: none; }

.btn-blue {
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,86,219,.32);
}
.btn-blue:hover { background: var(--blue-dark); border-color: var(--blue-dark); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,86,219,.42); }

.btn-green {
  background: var(--green); color: #fff; border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14,164,114,.32);
}
.btn-green:hover { background: var(--green-dark); border-color: var(--green-dark); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(14,164,114,.42); }

.btn-coral {
  background: var(--coral); color: #fff; border-color: var(--coral);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(249,115,22,.32);
}
.btn-coral:hover { background: var(--coral-dark); border-color: var(--coral-dark); color: #fff; }

.btn-outline-blue { background: transparent; color: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); }
.btn-outline-blue:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }

.btn-outline-white { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: #fff; color: #fff; }

.btn-ghost { background: var(--blue-xlight); color: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue-light); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue); }

.btn-lg  { padding: 15px 36px; font-size: .95rem; }
.btn-xl  { padding: 18px 44px; font-size: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.btn-free-badge {
  font-size: .6rem; font-weight: 800; background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  padding: 3px 7px; border-radius: 4px; letter-spacing: .05em;
}

/* ── PROMO TOPBAR ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.promo-bar {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  position: relative;
}
.promo-bar a { color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; font-weight: 700; }
.promo-bar a:hover { color: var(--blue-light); }
.promo-close {
  position: absolute; right: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none; border: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; padding: 2px 6px; line-height: 1;
}

/* ── HEADER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: box-shadow .2s;
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-bottom-color: transparent; }
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; height: 68px; }
.logo-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.logo-wrap:hover { opacity: .9; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; margin: 0; padding: 0; flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
.nav-links li { list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: all .15s;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-xlight); }

.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-signin {
  font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: all .15s;
}
.nav-signin:hover { color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-xlight); }

.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 8px; transition: background .2s; margin-left: auto;
}
.hamburger:hover { background: var(--blue-xlight); }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: all .25s; }

/* ── MOBILE MENU ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000;
  background: #fff; transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  overflow-y: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 0 0 32px;
}
.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mm-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--blue);
}
.mm-close { background: none; border: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 1.8rem; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px 8px; line-height: 1; }
.mm-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-2); }
.mm-links a {
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink);
  padding: 14px 24px; border-left: 3px solid transparent; transition: all .15s;
}
.mm-links a:hover { color: var(--blue); border-left-color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-xlight); }
.mm-cta { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }

/* ── HERO — bright gradient, light, airy ───────────────────────── */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #DBEAFE 35%, #ECFDF5 70%, #F0FDF4 100%);
  padding: 64px 0 72px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 70%, rgba(14,164,114,.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 20%, rgba(26,86,219,.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(26,86,219,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-badge-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero-rating-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--green-xlight); color: var(--green-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--green-light); padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 100px;
}
.hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.hero-h1 .accent-blue  { color: var(--blue); }
.hero-h1 .accent-green { color: var(--green); }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--body);
  line-height: 1.72;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 600;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--body); border-radius: 100px; padding: 5px 13px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.trust-pill::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--green); font-weight: 900; }
.hero-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero-ratings { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-rating-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hero-stars { color: #F59E0B; font-size: .88rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.hero-rating-score { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.hero-rating-source { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── ORDER FORM CARD ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.order-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 20px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 56px rgba(26,86,219,.14), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.order-card-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 18px; text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--blue-xlight);
}
.order-card-title span { color: var(--blue); }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-size: .71rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%; padding: 10px 13px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .87rem; color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--offwhite); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,86,219,.1); background: #fff; }
.pages-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--offwhite); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 8px 12px; justify-content: space-between;
}
.pages-btn {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s; flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1;
}
.pages-btn:hover { background: var(--blue-dark); }
.pages-count { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); text-align: center; min-width: 48px; }
.pages-words { font-size: .66rem; color: var(--muted); }
.order-price-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-xlight), var(--green-xlight));
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 12px 14px; margin: 14px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-light);
}
.order-price-label { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.order-price-val {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px;
}
.order-price-val sup { font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.order-discount {
  background: var(--coral-light); color: var(--coral-dark);
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 13px;
  border: 1px solid #FED7AA;
}
.order-card-footer {
  text-align: center; font-size: .7rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6;
}
.order-card-footer a { color: var(--blue); }

/* ── STATS BAR ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--blue);
  padding: 18px 0;
}
.stats-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.stat-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 32px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-val { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.stat-val span { font-size: 1rem; }
.stat-lbl { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-top: 3px; }

/* ── SERVICES / SUBJECT CARDS ───────────────────────────────────── */
.subjects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.subject-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px 20px;
  transition: all .25s; text-decoration: none; display: block;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.subject-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--blue-light); background: var(--blue-ultra);
}
.subject-icon { font-size: 1.9rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.subject-title { font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.subject-desc  { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ── HOW IT WORKS ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 20px; position: relative; }
.steps-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-light), var(--green-light));
  z-index: 0;
}
.step-item { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.step-num {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff;
  font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,86,219,.3);
}
.step-title { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.step-desc  { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.62; margin: 0; }

/* ── FREE FEATURES ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.free-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 14px; }
.free-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 16px; gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.free-label { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.free-was   { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: line-through; }
.free-badge {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green-dark);
  background: var(--green-xlight); border: 1px solid var(--green-light);
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 100px; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── GUARANTEES ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.guar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.guar-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all .25s;
}
.guar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--blue-light); }
.guar-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.guar-title { font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.guar-desc  { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.rev-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all .25s;
}
.rev-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--blue-light); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.rev-stars   { color: #F59E0B; font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.rev-body    { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.rev-author  { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; }
.rev-av {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
}
.rev-name   { font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.rev-detail { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.rev-source { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 3px; }

/* ── FAQ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.faq-item { border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-q {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%;
  padding: 17px 20px; background: #fff; border: none;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink); text-align: left; cursor: pointer; gap: 12px; transition: background .2s;
}
.faq-q:hover { background: var(--blue-ultra); }
.faq-ico { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--blue); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .25s; line-height: 1; }
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-ico { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-ans { display: none; padding: 0 20px 16px; background: var(--blue-ultra); }
.faq-ans p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.72; margin: 13px 0 0; }

/* ── BLOG GRID ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: all .25s;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--blue-light); }
.blog-card-thumb { aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--blue-xlight); }
.blog-card-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-card-placeholder {
  height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF, #ECFDF5);
}
.blog-card-body { padding: 22px; }
.post-cats-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.post-cat-pill {
  font-size: .67rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em;
  background: var(--blue-xlight); color: var(--blue-dark);
  padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid var(--blue-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.post-date-sm { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-left: auto; }
.blog-card-title { font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card-title a { color: var(--ink); }
.blog-card-title a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.blog-card-excerpt { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.62; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.blog-card-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-2); }
.read-time { font-size: .73rem; color: var(--muted); }
.read-more-link { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); }
.read-more-link:hover { color: var(--blue-dark); }

/* ── CTA BANNER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
  padding: 72px 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(14,164,114,.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 80%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.6rem,2.8vw,2.2rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.2; }
.cta-desc  { font-size: .95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); max-width: 520px; line-height: 1.72; margin: 0; }
.cta-desc a { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: underline; }
.cta-acts  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer { background: var(--blue-ultra); border-top: 2px solid var(--border); }
.footer-top  { padding: 64px 0 48px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 44px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin: 18px 0 22px; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-social {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--blue); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: all .2s;
}
.footer-social:hover { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.footer-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; }
.footer-trust-badge {
  font-size: .69rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px;
}
.footer-col h4 { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-col ul { padding: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.footer-col a { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--body); transition: color .15s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 18px 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: .77rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--muted); font-size: .77rem; transition: color .15s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--blue); }

/* ── BREADCRUMBS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────  */
.breadcrumbs { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); padding: 12px 0; display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--blue); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--blue-dark); }

/* ── POST CONTENT ────────────────────────────────────────────────  */
.post-body h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; margin: 2em 0 .75em; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue-xlight); padding-bottom: 8px; }
.post-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 1.75em 0 .6em; color: var(--ink-2); }
.post-body p  { font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.post-body ul, .post-body ol { padding-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.post-body li { font-size: .94rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: .45em; }
.post-body ul li::marker { color: var(--blue); }
.post-body a { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.post-body blockquote { border-left: 4px solid var(--blue); padding: 14px 18px; margin: 1.5em 0; background: var(--blue-xlight); border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-2); }
.post-body img { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin: 1.5em 0; }
.post-body code { background: var(--blue-xlight); color: var(--blue-dark); padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: .85em; }

/* ── PAGE HERO ───────────────────────────────────────────────────  */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #DBEAFE 45%, #ECFDF5 100%);
  padding: 64px 0 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(26,86,219,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── 404 / SEARCH ───────────────────────────────────────────────  */
.page-404 { text-align: center; padding: 100px 0; }
.err-code { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(5rem,15vw,10rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue); line-height: 1; opacity: .15; }
.search-form { display: flex; border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.search-form:focus-within { border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,86,219,.1); }
.search-field { flex: 1; padding: 13px 18px; border: none; outline: none; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .9rem; }
.search-submit { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border: none; padding: 0 20px; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--sans); transition: background .2s; }
.search-submit:hover { background: var(--blue-dark); }

/* ── WIDGETS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────  */
.widget { margin-bottom: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px; }
.widget-title { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-2); }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────  */
.an { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .5s, transform .5s; }
.an.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ── REVIEWS PAGE ────────────────────────────────────────────────  */
.reviews-summary {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 44px;
  align-items: center; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px 36px; margin-bottom: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.rev-big-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.rev-big-stars { color: #F59E0B; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.rev-big-sub { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.rev-bars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.rev-bar-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.rev-bar-lbl { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--muted); width: 50px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.rev-bar-track { flex: 1; height: 7px; background: var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.rev-bar-fill { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--green)); border-radius: 4px; }
.rev-bar-pct { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); width: 30px; text-align: right; flex-shrink: 0; }
.rev-stats-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.rev-stat-val { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.rev-stat-lbl { font-size: .68rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.rcard { background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all .25s; }
.rcard:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--blue-light); }
.rcard-stars { color: #F59E0B; font-size: .88rem; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.rcard-grade { display: inline-block; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; background: var(--green-xlight); color: var(--green-dark); border: 1px solid var(--green-light); padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.rcard-subject { font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.rcard-type { font-size: .68rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.rcard-body { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.rcard-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.rcard-av { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0; }
.rcard-name { font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); }
.rcard-detail { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.verified-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 3px; font-size: .63rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green-dark); background: var(--green-xlight); border: 1px solid var(--green-light); padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-top: 3px; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────────────────────────  */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .subjects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .steps-grid::before { display: none; }
  .free-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .order-card { max-width: 500px; }
  .subjects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .guar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .reviews-summary { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-inner { height: 60px; }
  .subjects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .guar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .free-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cta-acts { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .stat-item { width: 50%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); padding: 10px 16px; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-links { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .subjects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-ratings { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media print {
  .site-header, .promo-bar, .site-footer, .mobile-menu, .hero, .cta-banner { display: none; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; }
}

/* ── Compact order form for hero ─────────────────────────────── */
.order-card .form-control { padding: 8px 11px; font-size: .83rem; }
.order-card .form-group label { font-size: .67rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.order-card .pages-row { padding: 6px 10px; }
.order-card .pages-btn { width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: 1rem; }
.order-card .pages-count { font-size: .84rem; }
.order-card .pages-words { font-size: .62rem; }
.order-card .order-price-row { padding: 10px 12px; margin: 10px 0; }
.order-card .order-price-val { font-size: 1.45rem; }
.order-card .order-price-label { font-size: .74rem; }
.order-card .order-discount { padding: 6px 10px; font-size: .68rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.order-card .order-card-footer { font-size: .67rem; margin-top: 8px; }
.order-card .order-card-title { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 10px; }
.order-card .btn-block { padding: 12px; font-size: .88rem; }

/* ── POLICY & LEGAL PAGES ────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #E0F2FE 45%, #ECFDF5 100%);
  padding: 64px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* Policy sidebar stacks on mobile */
  div[style*="grid-template-columns:240px 1fr"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  div[style*="position:sticky;top:80px"] {
    position: static !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  div[style*="grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)"][style*="trust"] {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important;
  }
  div[style*="grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr"][style*="padding:18px"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}