/* CAE (China Alpine & Frontier Expeditions) Global Style System */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Noto+Sans+SC:wght@300;400;500;700;800&family=Noto+Serif+SC:wght@400;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
    /* ==========================================================================
       CAE Typography Scale Tokens (8-Step Modular System)
       ========================================================================== */
    --text-display-hero:  clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.0rem); /* Step 8: 40px - 64px 巨幕主标题 H1 */
    --text-title-section: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);/* Step 7: 28.8px - 40px 章节大标题 H2 */
    --text-title-card:    1.75rem;                     /* Step 6: 28px 核心卡片标题/文章H2 */
    --text-title-sub:     1.375rem;                    /* Step 5: 22px 子标题/FAQ提问/卡片H4 */

    --text-body-lg:       1.125rem;                    /* Step 4: 18px 深度长文正文/引导段 */
    --text-body-md:       1.0rem;                      /* Step 3: 16px 标准正文/全局基准 */
    --text-body-sm:       0.875rem;                    /* Step 2: 14px 卡片描述/警告框/侧边栏 */
    --text-body-xs:       0.75rem;                     /* Step 1: 12px 胶囊徽标/脚注/全大写Tag */

    --bg-primary: #000000;
    --bg-secondary: #0a0a0c;
    --bg-0: #000000;              /* Base layer */
    --bg-1: #0a0a0c;              /* Section alt background */
    --bg-2: #111116;              /* Card / Dropdown background */
    --bg-3: #181820;              /* Floating panels / Modals */
    --bg-4: #22222c;              /* Input / Active state */

    --color-success: #22c55e;     /* Status Green (Emerald/Green 500) */
    --color-success-bg: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
    --color-success-border: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);

    --bg-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    --border-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --accent: #ffaa00; /* Sunset Gold HSL 38 */
    --accent-hover: #ffbb33;
    --accent-light: #ffc040;
    --accent-dim: #cc8800;
    /* CAE 5-Tier Grayscale Typography Tokens */
    --text-primary:   #ffffff;                /* L1 纯白焦点 (100%) */
    --text-emphasis:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); /* L2 深度正文 (92%) */
    --text-secondary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); /* L3 次要描述 (75%) */
    --text-muted:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); /* L4 弱化元数据 (55%) */
    --text-ghost:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); /* L5 占位禁用 (35%) */
    --font-display: 'Playfair Display', 'Noto Serif SC', 'Source Han Serif SC', serif;
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Noto Sans SC', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-sans:    'Inter', 'Noto Sans SC', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-body:    var(--font-sans);
    --font-tag:     var(--font-heading);
    --font-serif:   var(--font-display);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Photo Credit Footer Styles */
.photo-credit-footer {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-align: right;
    clear: both;
}
.photo-credit-footer small {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs, 0.75rem);
    color: var(--text-ghost, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35));
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Global Select & Option Dark Theme Color-Scheme Overrides */
select, option {
    color-scheme: dark !important;
}

select option {
    background-color: #12141a !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.94rem !important;
}

select option:hover,
select option:focus,
select option:active,
select option:checked {
    background-color: #1a1e29 !important;
    color: var(--accent, #c5a059) !important;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 90px;
}

section[id], .section[id], #experiences, #inquiry, #main-content, .pages-pillars {
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

.section {
    padding: 75px 0 90px 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* --- Skip-to-Content (Keyboard Accessibility) --- */
.skip-to-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 16px;
    z-index: 9999;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: top 0.2s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.skip-to-content:focus {
    top: 0;
}

/* Fact Typo Card Standardized Alignment */
.fact-number-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.fact-big-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.0;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.fact-title-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

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

html {
    background-color: #000000 !important;
    color-scheme: dark;
}

body {
    background-color: #000000 !important;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* --- Global Image & Responsive Safeguards --- */
img, picture, video, canvas, svg {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
    -khtml-user-drag: none;
    -moz-user-drag: none;
    -o-user-drag: none;
    user-drag: none;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
}

table {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}

.table-wrapper, div.table-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-body table, main table {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

pre, code {
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: pre-wrap;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-x: auto;
}


/* --- Typography --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-display-hero);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-title-section);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h4 {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.5vw, 1.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- Global Layouts --- */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 24px !important;
}

.trust-badges {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.badge-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.badge-header-title .badge-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.badge-header-title .badge-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
}

.badge-nav-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.badge-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.badge-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #000000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
}

.badge-nav-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.92);
}

.badge-page-indicator {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    min-width: 45px;
    text-align: center;
}

.badge-page-indicator .current-page {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-grid {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.section {
    padding: 140px 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* --- UNIFIED GLOBAL BUTTON DESIGN SYSTEM --- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* Architectural 0px sharp corners */
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1;
    border: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent) !important;
    color: #0b0d10 !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.08) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--accent) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15);
}

.article-banner {
    padding: 140px 0 80px;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.article-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.5) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.95) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.article-banner .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ═══ ELEGANT HIGH-END BREADCRUMB ═══ */
.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.breadcrumb-separator {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ═══ TAGLINE & H1 HIERARCHY ═══ */
.article-banner .tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.article-banner h1 {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    max-width: 960px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ═══ UI GOLD-STANDARD: PERFECT SINGLE-ROW BASELINE META & SHARE ═══ */
.article-banner .article-meta-share-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 36px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.article-banner .article-meta-share-row .article-meta {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* 隐藏框内重复出现的第 3 个 Category 标签 */
.article-banner .article-meta-share-row .article-meta .meta-item:last-child {
    display: none !important;
}

.article-banner .article-meta-share-row .article-meta .meta-item {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
}

.article-banner .article-meta-share-row .article-meta .meta-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.article-banner .article-meta-share-row .article-meta .meta-icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

/* Share 图标强行水平右对齐放置在同一中轴线上 */
.article-banner .article-meta-share-row .header-share {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: none !important;
}

/* --- Header / Navigation --- */
header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 20px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.6) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.4) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    transition: background 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

header.scrolled {
    padding: 12px 0;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.97);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

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

/* Global Page Alignment Rules for Headers & Footers */
.header-container,
.header-article .header-container,
.header-portal .header-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.logo span {
    color: var(--accent);
}

nav ul {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active, .nav-item:hover .nav-link {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
    fill: currentColor;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- Hamburger (Mobile) --- */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 6px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile Navigation Fullscreen Overlay */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    background: #0a0a0c !important;
    background-color: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.98) !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    padding: 90px 30px 40px 30px !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open,
.mobile-nav-overlay.active {
    display: flex !important;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay .mobile-nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    width: 100%;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay .mobile-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.mobile-nav-sub {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-left: 16px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
    margin-top: -10px;
}

.mobile-nav-sub a {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.mobile-nav-sub a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

.mobile-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: var(--text-title-section);
    font-weight: 300;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 1060;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    outline: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open .mobile-close,
.mobile-nav-overlay.active .mobile-close {
    animation: closeBtnSpinIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes closeBtnSpinIn {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(-180deg) scale(0.4);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    100% {
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.mobile-close:hover,
.mobile-close:active {
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4);
}

/* --- Dropdown Menus --- */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    background: rgba(14, 14, 17, 0.98);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 260px;
    padding: 8px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

/* Arrow tip */
.dropdown-menu::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-left: 6px solid transparent;
    border-right: 6px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 6px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0px);
}

/* --- Dropdown Link Rows (icon + title + desc) --- */
.dropdown-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.dropdown-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-link:hover .dropdown-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
}

.dropdown-icon svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 1.8;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    transition: stroke 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-link:hover .dropdown-icon svg {
    stroke: var(--accent);
}

.dropdown-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.dropdown-title {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    line-height: 1;
}

.dropdown-link:hover .dropdown-title {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.dropdown-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-ghost);
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    text-transform: none;
}

/* --- Mega Menu (Library & Guides — 2-column) --- */
.mega-menu {
    width: 680px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4px 24px;
    padding: 20px;
    left: unset;
    right: -60px;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
}

.mega-menu::before {
    left: auto;
    right: 100px;
    transform: none;
}

.nav-item:hover .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0px);
}

.mega-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.mega-column-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.mega-column-header svg {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    stroke: var(--accent);
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.mega-column-header h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin: 0;
}

.mega-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Hero Background Slideshow (Matour Style: 4 slides, 6s duration, 1s fade) --- */
.hero-slides {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slides::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.1) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.5) 60%, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.85) 100%);
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: slideFade 42s infinite;
}

.hero-slide::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: inherit;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    animation: slideZoom 42s infinite;
}

.hero-slide:nth-child(1), .hero-slide:nth-child(1)::before {
    animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(2), .hero-slide:nth-child(2)::before {
    animation-delay: 6s;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(3), .hero-slide:nth-child(3)::before {
    animation-delay: 12s;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(4), .hero-slide:nth-child(4)::before {
    animation-delay: 18s;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(5), .hero-slide:nth-child(5)::before {
    animation-delay: 24s;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(6), .hero-slide:nth-child(6)::before {
    animation-delay: 30s;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(7), .hero-slide:nth-child(7)::before {
    animation-delay: 36s;
}

@keyframes slideFade {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        z-index: 3;
    }
    2.5% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    14.28% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    16.66% {
        opacity: 0;
        z-index: 2;
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes slideZoom {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    16.66% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}


.hero-container-flex {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 190px);
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-top: auto;
    margin-bottom: auto;
    padding-right: 40px;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
}

.hero-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display); /* Switch to Scholarly Serif (Playfair Display / Noto Serif SC) */
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem) !important; /* Refined golden scale (38px - 58px) */
    font-weight: 500; /* Medium weight for elegance and restraint */
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 580px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}







.hero-social-sidebar {
    position: absolute;
    right: 40px; /* Offset inwards from the right edge */
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-social-sidebar::after {
    content: "";
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-icon svg[fill="none"],
.social-icon svg:not([fill="currentColor"]) {
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.social-icon svg[fill="currentColor"] {
    fill: currentColor !important;
    stroke: none !important;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-color: #fff;
}

.social-icon:hover svg[fill="none"],
.social-icon:hover svg:not([fill="currentColor"]) {
    stroke: #000;
}

.social-icon:hover svg[fill="currentColor"] {
    fill: #000 !important;
    stroke: none !important;
}

/* Bottom Info Bar */
.hero-info-bar {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
}

.info-bar-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex: 1;
}

.info-bar-icon {
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.info-bar-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.info-bar-text strong {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
}

.info-bar-text span {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Responsive collapse for info bar */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-info-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 20px;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
    .info-bar-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        padding-bottom: 15px;
    }
    .info-bar-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }
    .hero-social-sidebar {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display); /* Switch to Scholarly Serif (Playfair Display / Noto Serif SC) */
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem) !important; /* Refined golden scale (38px - 58px) */
    font-weight: 500; /* Medium weight for elegance and restraint */
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
    .hero-badge-pill {
        padding: 6px 14px;
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    }
}

/* --- Trust Triggers --- */
.trust-badges {
    background-color: #0a0b0e;
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.badge-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .badge-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .badge-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}
.badge-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: visible;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.badge-card:hover {
    color: inherit;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.badge-card:hover h4 {
    color: var(--accent-hover);
}

.badge-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; /* Wide rectangular ratio — not square */
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-2);
}

.badge-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    filter: brightness(0.88);
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
}

.badge-card:hover .badge-image {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(1.02);
}

.badge-card:active .badge-image {
    transform: scale(0.97);
    transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}

.badge-content {
    padding: 12px 0 0 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.latest-tag {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #0b0d10;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 1px 5px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-right: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: 1px;
}

.badge-date {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.badge-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    color: var(--text-emphasis);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.badge-card:hover h4 {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.badge-card p {
    display: none !important;
}


.bulletin-link {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-block;
}

.bulletin-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* --- Three Pillars (Experiences) --- */
.pillars, #experiences, .pages-pillars {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 60px !important;
    scroll-margin-top: 60px !important;
}

.section-header-center {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
}

.section-header-center p {
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 15px;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.tagline-badge {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    width: auto !important;
}

/* --- CINEMATIC DOSSIER CARDS (THREE PILLARS) --- */
.pages-pillars .section-header-center {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.pillar-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

.pillar-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    flex: 1 1 0%;
    min-width: 0;
    position: relative;
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* 直角/无圆角 建筑美学 */
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: flex 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease, opacity 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
    background-color: #0b0d10;
    will-change: flex, transform;
}

@media (min-width: 901px) {
    .pillar-grid:hover .pillar-card:not(:hover) {
        flex: 0.625 1 0%;
        opacity: 0.78;
        filter: brightness(0.78);
    }
    
    .pillar-card:hover {
        flex: 1.75 1 0%;
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.65);
        box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88), 0 0 32px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.22);
        opacity: 1.0;
        filter: brightness(1.0);
    }
}

.pillar-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    filter: brightness(0.85);
    transition: transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 1.2s ease-out;
    will-change: transform, filter;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-bg-image {
    transform: scale(1.09);
    filter: brightness(1.02) contrast(1.03);
}

.pillar-overlay-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(10, 12, 14, 0.35) 0%,
        rgba(10, 12, 14, 0.0) 30%,
        rgba(10, 12, 14, 0.6) 65%,
        rgba(10, 12, 14, 0.96) 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pillar-card-body {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.pillar-static-header {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
    padding-left: 14px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-static-header {
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

.pillar-slogan {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pillar-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.625rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.pillar-hover-panel {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, margin-top 0.35s ease;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-hover-panel {
    max-height: 130px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.pillar-hover-panel p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-hover-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.pillar-price-tag {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pillar-price-tag strong {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.pillar-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-link {
    color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pillar-grid {
        display: flex;
        gap: 14px;
    }
    .pillar-card {
        height: 460px;
    }
    .pillar-card-body {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }
    .pillar-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pillar-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .pillar-card {
        height: 280px;
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .pillar-hover-panel {
        max-height: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        margin-top: 12px !important;
    }
}

/* --- BRAND MANIFESTO (OPTION 1 ARCHITECTURAL LAYERING) --- */
.manifesto {
    background-color: #0d0e12;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.manifesto-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 65px;
    align-items: center;
}

.manifesto-image-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    background-color: #0b0d10;
}

.manifesto-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('images/philosophy-about.webp') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.9);
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
}

.manifesto-image-box:hover .manifesto-image {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: brightness(1.0);
}

.manifesto-image-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    background: rgba(11, 13, 16, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.35);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 3;
}

.manifesto-image-badge .badge-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.625rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

.manifesto-image-badge .badge-txt {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-top: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.manifesto-content-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.manifesto-content-box h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-title-section);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 8px 0 20px 0;
}

.manifesto-quote-card {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
    background: transparent;
    border-top: none;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 6px 0 6px 20px;
    margin: 14px 0 24px 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.manifesto-quote-card .quote-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
}

.manifesto-body-text p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.manifesto-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent);
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.manifesto-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .manifesto-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .manifesto-image-box {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    }
}

/* --- Safety & Logistics --- */
.safety {
    position: relative;
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d0e12 0%, rgba(10, 12, 15, 0.78) 20%, rgba(10, 12, 15, 0.78) 80%, #090a0c 100%), url('images/deena-rehman-fhOyFrISkMg-unsplash.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 75px;
    align-items: center;
}

.feature-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.feature-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.feature-num {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.feature-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.feature-content p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.safety-badge {
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: rgba(11, 13, 16, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.safety-badge .badge-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.625rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

.safety-badge .badge-txt {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-top: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- Testimonials --- */
.testimonials {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15);
    padding: 44px 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.03);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
    color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.35);
    background: #121215;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
}

.testimonial-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.testimonial-title {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* --- Contact & Lead Capture --- */
.contact-banner, #inquiry {
    padding: 35px 0 80px 0;
    scroll-margin-top: 80px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.85), rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.85)),
                url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1464822759023-fed622ff2c3b?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.contact-box {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: rgba(18, 18, 21, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 60px;
}

.inquiry-form-wrapper {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.5s ease-in-out, margin-top 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.inquiry-form-wrapper.expanded {
    max-height: 2000px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

#inquiry-trigger-container {
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
    opacity: 1;
    max-height: 100px;
}

#inquiry-trigger-container.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
}

/* --- Form Section Divider --- */
.form-section-divider {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding-top: 30px;
}

.form-section-title {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.form-group-full {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-group input, 
.form-group select, 
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-group input:focus, 
.form-group select:focus, 
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.checkbox-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.checkbox-label input {
    width: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-box button {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
}

footer {
    background-color: #060608;
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Page Alignment Rules for Subpage Footers */
.footer-article .container {
    max-width: 1160px;
}

.footer-portal .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 20px 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-socials a {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: #000000;
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-col h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-col a {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
}

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

.newsletter-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 13px 22px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-newsletter-form input[type="email"]:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.35);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.08);
}

.footer-newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
}

.footer-newsletter-form button {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 13px 24px !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-newsletter-form button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.015) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.5) !important;
    filter: brightness(1.08) !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-form button:active {
    transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.97) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3) !important;
    filter: brightness(0.95) !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 30px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom > p:first-child {
    font-size: inherit;
    opacity: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    font-size: inherit;
    opacity: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* ============================================
   REDESIGNED PREMIUM EDITORIAL FOOTER
   ============================================ */

footer {
    background-color: #060608;
    padding: 80px 0 0;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Page Alignment Rules for Subpage Footers */
.footer-article .container {
    max-width: 1160px;
}

.footer-portal .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
}

/* --- Brand Statement Block --- */
.footer-brand-section {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.18);
}

.footer-brand-left {}

.footer-wordmark {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-tag); /* Exactly matches header logo font! */
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-wordmark:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

.footer-wordmark span { color: var(--accent); }

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 14px;
}

/* Social icons — right-aligned, bottom-aligned */
.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-socials a {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: #000000;
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* --- 3-Column Navigation Grid --- */
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 13px;
}

.footer-col a {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

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

/* --- Newsletter: Stacked Vertical Form --- */
.newsletter-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 13px 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-newsletter-form input[type="email"]:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.35);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.08);
}

.footer-newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
}

.footer-newsletter-form button {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 13px 24px !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-newsletter-form button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.015) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.5) !important;
    filter: brightness(1.08) !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-form button:active {
    transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.97) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3) !important;
    filter: brightness(0.95) !important;
}

/* --- Footer Bottom Bar --- */
.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 28px 0 36px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom > p:first-child {
    font-size: inherit;
    opacity: 0.7;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    font-size: inherit;
    opacity: 0.8;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* --- Responsive Adaptations --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .split-grid, .feature-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    .manifesto-image {
        height: 400px;
    }
    .footer-brand-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .footer-newsletter {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    header {
        padding: 15px 0;
    }
    nav {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero {
        padding-top: 100px;
    }
    .contact-box {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
    .contact-form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .form-group-full {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    .footer-wordmark {
        font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 12vw, 4rem);
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-newsletter {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* --- Single Article Page Styles --- */
.article-banner {
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.4) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 12, 1.0) 100%),
                url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1464822759023-fed622ff2c3b?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.article-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: -6px; /* Extends 6px below the bottom edge to cover sub-pixel gaps */
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, rgba(10, 10, 12, 1.0) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.article-banner .container {
    max-width: 1160px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.article-banner h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.article-container {
    max-width: 1160px !important;
    padding: 55px 4% 100px;
}

.article-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 65px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.article-body {
    font-size: var(--text-body-md); /* 16px uniform baseline */
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 720px;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* --- Pioneer Portrait Image Float (Right Aligned in Article Body) --- */
.pioneer-portrait-float {
    float: right;
    margin: 6px 0 24px 28px;
    max-width: 280px;
    width: 100%;
    clear: right;
}

.pioneer-portrait-float img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pioneer-portrait-float {
        float: none;
        margin: 0 0 24px 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 45px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    padding-left: 15px;
    margin-left: -18px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.article-body > h2:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.article-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.article-body h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: inherit;
    line-height: inherit;
}

/* --- Inline Code & Code Blocks --- */
.article-body code {
    font-family: SFMono-Regular, Consolas, "Liberation Mono", Menlo, Courier, monospace;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: var(--accent);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.article-body pre {
    background-color: rgba(15, 15, 18, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.article-body pre code {
    font-family: SFMono-Regular, Consolas, "Liberation Mono", Menlo, Courier, monospace;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background-color: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    white-space: pre;
}

/* Custom scrollbar for pre blocks */
.article-body pre::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 8px;
}
.article-body pre::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.article-body pre::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.article-body pre::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
}

/* --- Premium Timeline Flowchart --- */
.premium-timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.premium-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 4px;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); /* Sleek vertical line axis */
}

.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1px; /* Centers 8px dot on the 2px line at left: 4px. Left position is 4px - (8px - 2px)/2 = 1px */
    top: 7px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent); /* Premium gold dot */
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--bg-primary); /* Masks the axis line cleanly */
}

.timeline-number {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    min-width: 45px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.timeline-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.timeline-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.article-body > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-title-section);
    float: left;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-right: 12px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.article-body ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.article-body ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: inherit;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-body ul li::before {
    content: "➔";
    color: var(--accent);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    font-size: 0.85em;
}

.article-body a {
    color: var(--accent);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.2);
}

.article-body a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Fix CTA buttons, TOC links, share icons, and modals inside article body from inheriting link bottom borders */
.article-body .toc-list a,
.article-body .inline-toc-list a,
.article-body .article-cta-box a,
.article-body .cae-modal-trigger,
.article-body .btn,
.article-body a.btn,
.article-body .share-btn,
.article-body .breadcrumb-item,
.article-body .alert a.btn {
    border: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.article-body a.btn-primary {
    color: #000000 !important;
}

.article-body a.btn-primary:hover {
    color: #000000 !important;
}

.article-body a.btn-secondary {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

.article-body a.btn-secondary:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

/* --- Blockquotes & Alerts --- */
.article-body .blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 24px 28px;
    margin: 35px 0;
    position: relative;
    font-style: normal; /* Ensure non-italic upright font for Chinese legibility */
    background: #121215;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Remove giant quotes background for cleaner card look */
.article-body .blockquote::before {
    content: none;
}

.article-body .blockquote p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Upright clean sans-serif */
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-body .blockquote p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.article-body .blockquote strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Clean list styles inside blockquotes/cards to eliminate double bullet icons (➔ ❌ -> ❌) */
.article-body .blockquote ul,
.article-body .alert ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin: 12px 0;
}

.article-body .blockquote ul li,
.article-body .alert ul li {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-emphasis);
}

.article-body .blockquote ul li::before,
.article-body .alert ul li::before {
    content: none !important; /* Hide default ➔ arrow when explicit emoji (❌/✅) is present */
}

.article-body .article-separator,
.article-body hr {
    display: none !important;
}

.article-body .alert {
    padding: 22px 26px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin: 32px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-body .alert p {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm); /* 15px clean text */
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-body .alert p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Only the first strong in the first paragraph of an alert acts as the block title */
.article-body .alert > p:first-child > strong:first-child {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-body .alert strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.article-body .alert ul {
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.article-body .alert ul li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Color Identity Variants for Alerts */
.article-body .alert-important {
    border-left: 4px solid #818cf8; /* Indigo 400 - High Priority Info */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.05) 0%, rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.01) 100%);
}

.article-body .alert-important > p:first-child > strong:first-child {
    color: #818cf8;
}

.article-body .alert-caution {
    border-left: 4px solid #ef4444; /* Red 500 - Hazard Warning */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.06) 0%, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.01) 100%);
}

.article-body .alert-caution > p:first-child > strong:first-child {
    color: #ff5555;
}

.article-body .alert-note {
    border-left: 4px solid #40a9ff;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(64, 169, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(64, 169, 255, 0.01) 100%);
}

.article-body .alert-note > p:first-child > strong:first-child {
    color: #40a9ff;
}

.article-body .alert-tip {
    border-left: 4px solid #22c55e; /* Green 500 - Recommendation */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.05) 0%, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.01) 100%);
}

.article-body .alert-tip > p:first-child > strong:first-child {
    color: #22c55e;
}

.article-body .alert-warning {
    border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; /* Amber 500 - Operational Alert (Distinct from Brand Gold) */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.05) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.01) 100%);
}

.article-body .alert-warning > p:first-child > strong:first-child {
    color: #fbbf24;
}

.article-body .alert-editorial {
    background-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.015);
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.article-body .alert-editorial strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.article-body .alert-editorial em {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.article-body .alert-metadata {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.article-body .alert-metadata p {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-body .alert-metadata p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.article-body .alert-metadata strong {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: inline-block;
    min-width: 180px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .article-body .alert-metadata strong {
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
        min-width: auto;
    }
}

.article-body > *:first-child {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.sidebar > *:first-child {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

/* --- Sidebar & Widgets --- */
.sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 24px 26px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.sidebar-widget h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.sidebar-widget p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .sidebar {
        position: static;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* --- Article Images --- */
.article-image {
    margin: 40px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.article-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

.article-image figcaption {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* --- Index / Archive Listing Grid --- */
@keyframes revealCard {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.index-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.index-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 0; /* Changed to 0 to support edge-to-edge images */
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%; /* Stretch cards in the grid to equal height */
}

.index-card.reveal {
    display: flex !important; /* Force overrides when revealed */
    animation: revealCard 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.index-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.index-card .card-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    background-color: #121212;
}

.index-card .card-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 50% 15%;
    filter: brightness(0.8);
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
}

.index-card:hover .card-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: brightness(0.95);
}

.index-card .card-content {
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.index-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 4.05em; /* 1.35 line-height * 3 lines */
}

.index-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    font-weight: 300;
    min-height: 4.65em; /* 1.55 line-height * 3 lines */
}

.index-card .card-link {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.index-card .card-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* --- Load More Button --- */
.load-more-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
    width: 100%;
}

.load-more-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.load-more-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
}

/* --- Article Metadata (from single-post.json) --- */
.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-meta .meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.article-meta .meta-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* --- Article Footer Tags & Share (from single-post.json) --- */
.article-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: none;
}

.article-tags strong, .article-share strong {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    margin-right: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.article-tags span {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-right: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.article-share {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.article-share strong {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.article-share .share-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-share .share-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #000000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
}

.article-share.header-share {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.article-share.header-share .share-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

.article-share .share-btn svg {
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.article-share .share-btn:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* --- Recommended Reading (NYT / AP style) --- */
.recommended-reading {
    margin-top: 45px;
    padding-top: 35px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.recommended-reading .rec-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.recommended-reading .rec-title {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    padding-left: 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.35);
}

.recommended-reading .rec-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.rec-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.rec-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-right: 20px;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.rec-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.rec-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* Widescreen image wrapper */
.rec-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    background-color: #121212;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* gradient overlay on image — always present, deepens on hover */
.rec-img-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 100%
    );
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    opacity: 0.7;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.rec-item:hover .rec-img-wrapper::after {
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.rec-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
    filter: brightness(0.82) contrast(1.08) saturate(1.05);
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.85s ease;
}

/* Card Hover Effects */
.rec-item:hover .rec-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
    filter: brightness(1.0) contrast(1.06) saturate(1.1);
}

.rec-item .rec-category {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.rec-item:hover .rec-category {
    opacity: 1;
}

.rec-item h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: auto;
}

.rec-item h5 a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    text-decoration: none;
    background-image: linear-gradient(var(--accent), var(--accent));
    background-size: 0% 1px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: left bottom;
    transition: background-size 0.4s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

.rec-item:hover h5 a {
    color: var(--accent);
    background-size: 100% 1px;
}

.rec-item p {
    display: none;
}

.rec-item .rec-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.rec-item:hover .rec-meta {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
    .recommended-reading {
        margin-top: 32px !important;
        padding-top: 24px !important;
    }

    .recommended-reading .rec-header {
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    }

    .rec-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .rec-item {
        position: relative !important;
        min-height: 165px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        padding: 16px 18px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: flex-end !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
        background: #0a0e14 !important;
        padding-right: 18px !important;
        padding-bottom: 16px !important;
    }

    .rec-item:not(:last-child) {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    }

    /* Make image wrapper fill the card as full background */
    .rec-img-wrapper {
        position: absolute !important;
        inset: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        border: none !important;
        z-index: 1 !important;
    }

    .rec-img-wrapper img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        filter: brightness(0.48) contrast(1.1) !important;
    }

    /* Dark gradient overlay over the image */
    .rec-item::before {
        content: "" !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        inset: 0 !important;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.25) 0%, rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.92) 100%) !important;
        z-index: 2 !important;
    }

    .rec-item .rec-category,
    .rec-item .rec-meta {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Overlaid text content container with left yellow vertical bar */
    .rec-item h5,
    .rec-item p {
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 3 !important;
    }

    .rec-item h5 {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--accent) !important;
        padding-left: 10px !important;
    }

    .rec-item h5 a {
        color: #ffffff !important;
    }

    .rec-item p {
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        padding-left: 13px !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    /* Action Tag 'READ DETAILS ➔' */
    .rec-item::after {
        content: "READ DETAILS →" !important;
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 3 !important;
        font-family: var(--font-tag) !important;
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
        color: var(--accent) !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
        padding-left: 13px !important;
        margin-top: 2px !important;
    }
}

/* --- Category Carousel (NYT Style Featured Slider) --- */
.category-carousel {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 50px auto 0 auto;
    height: 420px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    background-color: #121212;
}

.carousel-slides {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.carousel-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), visibility 1.2s;
    z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

.carousel-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
    filter: brightness(0.6) contrast(1.05);
}

.carousel-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 40px 60px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.carousel-text-content {
    max-width: 700px;
    text-align: left;
}

.carousel-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.carousel-text-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-title-section);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
}

.carousel-text-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 25px 0;
    font-weight: 300;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

/* Dots navigation */
.carousel-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 60px;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.carousel-dot.active, .carousel-dot:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
    .category-carousel {
        height: 380px;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
    .carousel-overlay {
        padding: 30px;
    }
    .carousel-text-content h2 {
        font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    }
    .carousel-text-content p {
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    }
    .carousel-dots {
        right: 30px;
        bottom: 20px;
    }
}

/* --- Homepage Library & Guides Section --- */
.library-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.library-large-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.library-large-card:hover, .library-small-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.lib-card-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.lib-img-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-color: #0c0d10;
}

.lib-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 5%;
    animation: constantSlowPan 26s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.library-small-card:nth-child(2) .lib-img-wrapper img {
    animation-duration: 30s;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

.large-wrapper {
    height: 380px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #0c0d10;
}

.blur-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -20px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    filter: blur(15px) brightness(0.25);
    width: calc(100% + 40px);
    height: calc(100% + 40px);
    z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-portrait-img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

.lib-card-content {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.lib-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.library-large-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.library-large-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    flex: 1;
}

.lib-read-more {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.library-small-cards-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.library-small-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lib-card-link-small {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    height: 100%;
}

.small-wrapper {
    width: 200px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.small-content {
    padding: 24px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.library-small-card h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.library-small-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .library-split-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .large-wrapper {
        height: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lib-card-link-small {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .small-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        height: 260px !important;
    }
    .small-wrapper img,
    .large-wrapper img,
    .lib-img-wrapper img {
        object-position: center 5% !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* --- Homepage Library Carousel Styling --- */
.lib-carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lib-carousel-slide {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    animation: libFadeEffect 0.8s ease;
}

.lib-carousel-slide.active {
    display: block;
}

.lib-carousel-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.lib-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lib-dot.active, .lib-dot:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

@keyframes libFadeEffect {
    from { opacity: 0.4; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* --- Call-To-Action (CTA) Styles --- */

/* Category List Full-Width CTA Banner */
.category-cta-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.88), rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.95)), 
                url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1464822759023-fed622ff2c3b?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.2);
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner-container {
    max-width: 820px !important;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-banner-content .tagline {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-banner-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--text-title-section);
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cta-banner-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.68;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.category-cta-banner .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* 0px Architectural Sharp Corner */
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000000;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.category-cta-banner .btn-primary:hover {
    background: #ffc038;
    border-color: #ffc038;
    color: #000000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Article End-of-Body CTA Box — High-End Expedition Design */
.article-cta-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 24, 32, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent, #c5a059);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 36px 42px;
    margin: 50px 0;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.cta-box-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs, 0.75rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--accent, #c5a059);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-cta-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-primary, #ffffff);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.article-cta-box p {
    font-size: 0.94rem !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    color: var(--text-secondary, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75)) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 680px;
}

.article-cta-box .btn,
.article-cta-box a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: var(--accent, #c5a059) !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    padding: 13px 30px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    border-radius: 50px !important; /* Sleek capsule pill button */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35) !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.article-cta-box a:hover,
.article-cta-box .btn:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.article-cta-box a:active,
.article-cta-box .btn:active {
    transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.97) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for CTA styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .category-cta-banner {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    .article-cta-box {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        margin: 40px 0;
    }
}

/* --- Category Intro & Horizontal Route Cards --- */

/* --- Category Intro & 4-Column Equal-Height Tactical Data Strip --- */

.category-intro-section {
    padding: 70px 0 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.category-intro-briefing {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.category-intro-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--text-title-section);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.category-intro-text p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* 4-Column Equal-Height Data Strip */
.dossier-stats-strip,
.category-intro-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.stat-box {
    background: rgba(18, 19, 23, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 22px 16px;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* 0px Sharp Architectural Corner */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 105px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.stat-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4);
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.04);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stat-value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.category-routes-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.routes-horizontal-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 50px;
}

.route-horizontal-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.3fr;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.route-horizontal-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}



.route-card-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-availability-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* 0px Architectural Sharp Corner */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    z-index: 5;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.route-number-box {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: #0c0d0e;
    font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* 0px Architectural Sharp Corner */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.route-card-image img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.route-horizontal-card:hover .route-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.route-card-details {
    padding: 45px 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.route-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.route-badge {
    background-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* 0px Architectural Sharp Corner */
}

.route-duration {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* 0px Architectural Sharp Corner */
}

.route-card-details h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.route-card-details h3 a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.route-card-details h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.route-card-details p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.route-parameters {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.param-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.param-label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.param-val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.route-card-details .btn-primary {
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* 0px Architectural Sharp Corner */
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Layout Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .category-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .route-horizontal-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .route-card-image {
        height: 280px;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .route-card-details {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .category-intro-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .stat-box {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .route-parameters {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
        padding-top: 15px;
    }
}

/* --- Destinations Page Styles --- */

.dest-stats-section {
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dest-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 50px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
}

.dest-stat-card {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 44px 24px;
    border-radius: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.dest-stat-card:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.dest-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
}

.dest-stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.dest-stat-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.dest-stat-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.dest-media-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dest-media-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.dest-video-card {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dest-video-card .video-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: #000;
}

.dest-video-card video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.dest-video-card .video-info {
    padding: 30px;
}

.video-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.dest-video-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.dest-video-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.dest-photo-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,10,12,0) 50%, rgba(10,10,12,0.85) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-overlay span {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.dest-articles-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Media Queries for Destinations */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .dest-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .dest-media-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .dest-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .dest-photo-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
    }
    
    .gallery-item {
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    }
}

/* Custom Regional Destination Styles */
.dest-intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.dest-profile-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.dest-profile-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.dest-profile-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.dest-profile-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.dest-profile-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.dest-profile-item span {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .dest-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   MOBILE NAV RESPONSIVE
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    header nav,
    header .header-actions > .btn {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   ADDITIONAL COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE OPTIMIZATIONS
   ======================================== */

/* Tablet & Mobile tweaks (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    /* Prevent header wrapping */
    .logo {
        font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    }
    
    /* Adjust Hero paddings on tablet */
    .hero {
        padding-top: 110px;
        min-height: calc(100vh - 110px);
    }

    .hero-content {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

/* Mobile tweaks (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Scale down vertical sections padding */
    .section,
    .dest-stats-section, 
    .dest-media-section, 
    .dest-articles-section, 
    .category-routes-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .category-intro-section {
        padding: 50px 0 40px;
    }

    /* Scale down headings slightly for mobile readability */
    h1 {
        font-size: var(--text-title-section) !important;
    }
    
    h2 {
        font-size: var(--text-title-card) !important;
    }
    
    h3 {
        font-size: var(--text-title-sub) !important;
    }
    
    .hero p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 580px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}
    
    /* Scale down article reading font on mobile */
    .article-body, .article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: inherit;
    line-height: inherit;
}
    
    .article-body h2 {
        font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    }

    .article-body h3 {
        font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    }

    .article-body h4 {
        font-size: var(--text-body-lg) !important;
    }
    
    /* Testimonial padding adjustments */
    .testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    
    /* Recommended reading grid alignment */
    .rec-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .rec-item {
        padding-right: 0;
        padding-bottom: 25px;
        border-right: none !important;
    }
    .rec-item:not(:last-child) {
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    }
    
    /* Mobile nav overlay improvements for scrollability */
    .mobile-nav-overlay {
        padding-top: 100px;
    }
}


/* Ultra-mobile tweaks (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Scale down page container padding */
    .container {
        padding: 0 5%;
    }
    
    /* Adjust buttons to be full width inside hero */
    .hero-ctas .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    /* Adjust logo */
    .logo {
        font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    }
    
    /* Pillar cards stack prevention of side overflow */
    .pillar-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* Index grid stack prevention of side overflow */
    .index-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* Route card horizontal detail padding */
    .route-card-details {
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }
    
    /* Route card image height */
    .route-card-image {
        height: 220px;
    }

    /* Manifesto image height */
    .manifesto-image {
        height: 250px;
    }
    
    /* Carousel height reduction for small screens */
    .category-carousel {
        height: 320px;
    }
    .carousel-text-content h2 {
        font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    }
    .carousel-overlay {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .carousel-dots {
        right: 20px;
        bottom: 10px;
    }
}

/* --- CULTURAL PORTAL CONTROLS & DYNAMIC SEARCH --- */
.portal-controls {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.search-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 550px;
    width: 100%;
}

.search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 24px 16px 54px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.search-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
}

.search-icon-svg {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: var(--text-ghost);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Filter Tabs Navigation */
.filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    color: #000000;
    background: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Category Badge Card */
.index-card {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.index-card.hidden {
    display: none !important;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
}

.card-category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.88);
    color: var(--accent);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 0; /* Architectural 0px sharp corners */
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-heading); /* Outfit / Inter sans-serif font */
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Category badge positioning adjust */
.index-card .card-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .filter-tabs {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 12px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    }
    
    .tab-btn {
        white-space: nowrap;
        padding: 8px 18px;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
    }
}

/* --- HEADER SEARCH BUTTON --- */
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px; /* Groups search button closer to Inquiry button */
}

.nav-search-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    vertical-align: middle;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-search-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.nav-search-btn svg {
    display: block;
}

/* --- SEARCH RESULTS PAGE UI --- */
.search-hero {
    padding: 110px 0 70px;
    background: #060608;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
}

.search-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.0rem);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.search-hero h1 .brand-logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-tag) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.search-hero h1 .brand-logo-text .dot {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.search-bar-container {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 15px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.search-input-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.search-page-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 28px 18px 56px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.28);
    border-radius: 0; /* Architectural 0px sharp corners */
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.search-page-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15);
}

.search-page-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--accent);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --- SEARCH SUGGESTIONS --- */
.search-suggestions {
    margin-top: 24px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.search-suggestions span {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.search-suggest-tag {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 0; /* Architectural 0px sharp corners */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.search-suggest-tag:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
}

.search-meta-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.search-results-count span {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.search-results-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    min-height: 250px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .header-actions {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: 12px;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .search-hero {
        padding: 80px 0 40px;
    }
    .search-hero h1 {
        font-size: var(--text-title-section);
    }
    .search-page-input {
        padding: 15px 20px 15px 50px;
        font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    }
    .search-page-icon {
        left: 30px;
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
    }
    .search-suggestions {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .search-suggest-tag {
        padding: 4px 10px;
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    }
}

/* --- SITE-WIDE NAVIGATION ENHANCEMENTS --- */

/* 1. Breadcrumbs Navigation */
.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.breadcrumb-item {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

a.breadcrumb-item:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.breadcrumb-separator svg {
    width: 6px;
    height: 10px;
}

/* 2. Table of Contents (TOC) Sticky Sidebar & Inline Accordion */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

h1[id], h2[id], h3[id], h4[id], section[id] {
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.toc-widget {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 130px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 22px 20px 35px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Custom slim scrollbar for TOC */
.toc-widget::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 4px;
}
.toc-widget::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
}
.toc-widget::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.toc-widget::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.toc-widget h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.toc-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.toc-list li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.toc-list li.toc-depth-3 {
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.toc-list a {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: block;
    padding: 5px 0;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    margin-left: -10px;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.toc-list a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.toc-list a.active {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left-color: var(--accent);
}

/* --- Inline Accordion TOC Card (Mobile & Single-Column Pages) --- */
.inline-toc-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    margin: 28px 0 35px 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.inline-toc-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.inline-toc-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0;
}

.inline-toc-badge {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.2);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.inline-toc-toggle {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.inline-toc-card.collapsed .inline-toc-toggle {
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.inline-toc-content {
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.inline-toc-card.collapsed .inline-toc-content {
    display: none;
}

.inline-toc-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 8px 20px;
}

.inline-toc-list li {
    margin: 0;
}

.inline-toc-list li.toc-depth-3 {
    padding-left: 12px;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.inline-toc-list a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.5;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.inline-toc-list a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* 3. Prev / Next Post Navigation */
.post-navigation {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    border-top: none;
    padding: 25px 0 10px 0;
    margin: 30px 0 0 0;
}

.post-nav-prev, .post-nav-next {
    display: flex;
}

.post-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.post-nav-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,170,0,0.04) 0%, transparent 55%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.post-nav-prev .post-nav-link {
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
}

.post-nav-next .post-nav-link {
    border-right: 3px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
    text-align: right;
}

.post-nav-link:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
}

.post-nav-link:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.post-nav-prev .post-nav-link:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), -2px 0 18px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
}

.post-nav-next .post-nav-link:hover {
    border-right-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 2px 0 18px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
}

.post-nav-link .nav-dir {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.post-nav-link .nav-title {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.45;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.post-nav-link:hover .nav-title {
    color: #ffffff;
}


/* 4. Floating Back-to-Top Button */
.back-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000000;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Navigation */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .toc-widget {
        display: block !important;
    }
    .post-navigation {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   DESTINATION PAGE — PERMIT INTELLIGENCE
   ======================================== */
.permit-intel-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.permit-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.permit-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.permit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.permit-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.permit-card-num {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.permit-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.permit-card-abbr {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(255,170,0,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,170,0,0.25);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.permit-card-details {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.permit-card-details li {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.permit-card-details li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.permit-card-details strong {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.permit-card-details span {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.permit-note-bar {
    margin-top: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,170,0,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,170,0,0.2);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.permit-note-bar svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.permit-note-bar p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.permit-note-bar a {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,170,0,0.4);
}

.permit-note-bar a:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .permit-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 520px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   DESTINATION PAGE — KEY CORRIDORS
   ======================================== */
.corridors-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.corridors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.corridors-grid-tian {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .corridors-grid-tian {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

.corridor-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.corridor-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--accent), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.corridor-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.corridor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(255,170,0,0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.corridor-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
}

.corridor-number {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,170,0,0.15);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.corridor-header-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.corridor-route-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.corridor-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.corridor-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.corridor-meta-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.corridor-meta-tag.duration {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.corridor-meta-tag.difficulty-1,
.corridor-meta-tag.difficulty-2 {
    background: rgba(80,200,120,0.1);
    color: #50c878;
    border: 1px solid rgba(80,200,120,0.2);
}

.corridor-meta-tag.difficulty-3 {
    background: rgba(255,180,0,0.1);
    color: #ffb400;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,180,0,0.2);
}

.corridor-meta-tag.difficulty-4,
.corridor-meta-tag.difficulty-5 {
    background: rgba(255,80,60,0.1);
    color: #ff503c;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,80,60,0.2);
}

.corridor-meta-tag.altitude {
    background: rgba(100,160,255,0.08);
    color: #7faaff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(100,160,255,0.15);
}

.corridor-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.corridor-link:hover {
    gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .corridors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   DESTINATION PAGE — ACCLIMATIZATION INTEL
   ======================================== */
.acclimatization-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.accli-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    align-items: start;
}

.accli-stage-ladder {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.accli-stage {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Hide the old absolute-line div if present */
.accli-stage-line {
    display: none;
}

.accli-dot {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,170,0,0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,170,0,0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.accli-stage-body {
    flex: 1;
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 36px;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(255,170,0,0.2);
    margin-left: -1px;
    padding-top: 8px;
}

.accli-stage:last-child .accli-stage-body {
    border-left-color: transparent;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.accli-stage-body h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.accli-stage-body .accli-elevation {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.accli-stage-body p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.accli-protocols {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.accli-protocol-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.accli-protocol-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255,170,0,0.2);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.accli-protocol-icon {
    font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.accli-protocol-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
}

.accli-protocol-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

.accli-academy-cta {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.accli-academy-cta p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.accli-academy-cta a {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.accli-academy-cta a:hover {
    opacity: 0.75;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .accli-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* --- Premium Responsive Tables --- */
.table-responsive {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.article-body table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
}

.article-body th {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    color: var(--accent); /* Sunset Gold for headers */
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.article-body td {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.article-body tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.article-body tr:nth-child(even) td {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
}

.article-body tr:hover td {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

/* ========================================
   CINEMATIC VIDEO SHOWCASE SECTION
   ======================================== */
.video-showcase-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.video-showcase-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 70vh; /* cinematic widescreen height */
    min-height: 480px;
    max-height: 800px;
}

.video-showcase-player {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Specific scaling for YouTube iframe backdrops to behave like object-fit: cover */
.video-showcase-wrapper iframe.video-showcase-player {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 56.25vw; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
    min-height: 70vh;
    min-width: 124.44vh;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    border: none;
}

.video-showcase-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.4) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.6) 50%, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.95) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.video-showcase-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.video-showcase-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    margin-top: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.video-showcase-content p {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.video-play-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.video-play-btn:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0a0a0c;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

.video-play-btn svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.video-play-btn:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.video-play-btn .hidden {
    display: none !important;
}






/* --- Cross-Cultural Guides Editorial Components --- */

/* 1. Do's and Don'ts Split Cards */
.dos-donts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dos-donts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.dos-donts-grid .card {
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
}

.dos-donts-grid .card h4 {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.dos-donts-grid .do-card {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05); /* Subtle emerald green */
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.dos-donts-grid .do-card h4 {
    color: #10b981;
}

.dos-donts-grid .dont-card {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.05); /* Subtle red */
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

.dos-donts-grid .dont-card h4 {
    color: #ef4444;
}

.dos-donts-grid .card ul {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
}

.dos-donts-grid .card ul li {
    list-style: none;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.dos-donts-grid .do-card ul li::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: #10b981;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.dos-donts-grid .dont-card ul li::before {
    content: '✕';
    color: #ef4444;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* 2. Scenario Simulation Box */
.scenario-box {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    margin: 35px 0;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.scenario-box .scenario-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.scenario-box p.scenario-text {
    font-style: italic;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.scenario-box .scenario-solution {
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.scenario-box .scenario-solution strong {
    color: #fff;
}

/* 3. Cultural Matrix (Overrides for specific tables) */
.cultural-matrix table {
    border: none;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--accent);
    background: transparent;
}

.cultural-matrix th {
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: #fff;
}

.cultural-matrix td {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.cultural-matrix tr td:first-child {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #fff;
    width: 25%;
}

.cultural-matrix tr:hover td {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #fff;
}

/* ========================================
   INTERACTIVE EXPEDITION MAPS UI
   ======================================== */

.expedition-map-wrapper {
    margin: 40px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    background: var(--bg-card);
}

.map-header {
    padding: 15px 25px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.map-header h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.map-header .map-meta {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.leaflet-container {
    height: 500px;
    width: 100%;
    background: #000;
}

/* Custom Leaflet Dark Mode Popup Overrides */
.leaflet-popup-content-wrapper, .leaflet-popup-tip {
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;
}

.leaflet-popup-content {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.leaflet-popup-content strong {
    color: var(--accent);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Custom Marker Styling */
.cae-map-marker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .leaflet-container {
        height: 350px;
    }
}

/* =============================================================================
   Contact Page Capsule & Grid Cards Micro-Interactions
   ============================================================================= */

.wa-capsule-btn {
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.wa-capsule-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6) !important;
    filter: brightness(1.08) !important;
}
.wa-capsule-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.97) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35) !important;
    filter: brightness(0.95) !important;
}

.contact-card-item {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.contact-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
}
.contact-card-item:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98) !important;
}

.contact-card-amber:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
}

.contact-card-green:hover {
    border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25) !important;
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.09) !important;
}

.contact-card-item .card-icon-wrapper {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}
.contact-card-item:hover .card-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.12) !important;
}

/* =============================================================================
   CAE Vetting Stepper Form Styles
   ============================================================================= */

.vetting-form-container {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 50px auto;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 21, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.progress-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
    gap: 10px;
}

.progress-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px; /* Centered on the 32px progress circles */
    left: 4%;
    right: 4%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    z-index: 1;
}

.progress-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.progress-step::before {
    content: '';
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.progress-step#indicator-1::before { content: '1'; }
.progress-step#indicator-2::before { content: '2'; }
.progress-step#indicator-3::before { content: '3'; }
.progress-step#indicator-4::before { content: '4'; }

.progress-step.active {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.progress-step.active::before {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
}

.form-step {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(12px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.form-step h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
    padding-left: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.form-step p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.vetting-form-container .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-align: left;
}

.vetting-form-container .form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.vetting-form-container input[type="text"],
.vetting-form-container input[type="email"],
.vetting-form-container input[type="number"],
.vetting-form-container textarea,
.vetting-form-container select {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.vetting-form-container input[type="text"]:focus,
.vetting-form-container input[type="email"]:focus,
.vetting-form-container input[type="number"]:focus,
.vetting-form-container textarea:focus,
.vetting-form-container select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
}

.vetting-form-container select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg fill='%2371717a' height='20' viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='20' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'><path d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/><path d='M0 0h24v24H0z' fill='none'/></svg>");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 14px center;
    padding-right: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.vetting-form-container select:focus {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg fill='%23ffaa00' height='20' viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='20' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'><path d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/><path d='M0 0h24v24H0z' fill='none'/></svg>");
}

.vetting-form-container textarea {
    resize: vertical;
}

.checkbox-group {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    user-select: none;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.checkbox-label input {
    display: none;
}

.custom-checkbox {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 2px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    background: transparent;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.checkbox-label input:checked + .custom-checkbox {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent);
}

.checkbox-label input:checked + .custom-checkbox::after {
    content: '';
    width: 8px;
    height: 4px;
    border-left: 2px solid #000;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #000;
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-1px);
    display: block;
}

.summary-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.summary-card h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.summary-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vetting-form-container {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        margin: 30px auto;
    }
    
    .progress-bar {
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }
    
    .progress-step {
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
        letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .progress-step::before {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    }
    
    .progress-bar::before {
        top: 14px;
    }
}

/* --- Blog Style Horizontal Layout (Field Dispatches) --- */
.index-grid.blog-grid-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.blog-style-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: auto;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-style-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.blog-style-card .card-img-wrapper {
    width: 42%;
    min-height: 280px;
    max-height: 340px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-style-card .card-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.blog-style-card:hover .card-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.blog-style-card .card-content {
    width: 58%;
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-style-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-style-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-style-card .card-link {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-decoration: none;
    align-self: flex-start;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-style-card .card-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for blog style */
@media (max-width: 868px) {
    .blog-style-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .blog-style-card .card-img-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 220px;
        height: 240px;
    }
    .blog-style-card .card-content {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 30px;
    }
    .blog-style-card h3 {
        font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    }
}

/* --- Permit Filter Bar --- */
.permit-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: #000000;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* =============================================================================
   MOBILE UX OPTIMIZATIONS (Round 2 Audit Updates)
   ============================================================================= */

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    /* Article layout sidebar stacks below 600px only */
    .article-layout {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }
    .sidebar {
        order: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        position: static !important;
        max-height: none !important;
    }
    .sidebar .sidebar-widget {
        display: block !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* [M-1] Article banner top space reduction */
    .article-banner {
        padding: 120px 0 60px !important;
    }

    /* [M-4] Hero full height reduction to prevent blank screen scroll */
    .hero {
        min-height: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        padding-top: 110px !important;
        padding-bottom: 50px !important;
    }

    /* [M-2] Global section padding compression */
    .section,
    .dest-stats-section, 
    .dest-media-section, 
    .dest-articles-section, 
    .category-routes-section,
    .trust-badges,
    .pillars,
    .manifesto-section,
    .about-cta-banner,
    .category-cta-banner,
    .inquiry-form-section,
    .vetting-intro-section {
        padding-top: 50px !important;
        padding-bottom: 50px !important;
    }
    .article-container {
        padding: 30px 4% 50px !important;
    }

    /* [M-7] Heading alignment clip prevention: reset negative margin-left */
    .article-body h2 {
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        padding-left: 12px !important;
    }

    /* [M-5] Footer column reorganization: 2 columns */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }
    .footer-about {
        grid-column: span 2 !important;
    }
    .footer-newsletter {
        grid-column: span 2 !important;
    }

    /* [M-6] Hero Info Bar horizontal scrolling */
    .hero-info-bar {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
        padding: 15px !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    .hero-info-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    .info-bar-item {
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
        min-width: 140px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* [M-5] Footer grid collapse on extremely small widths */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .footer-about, .footer-newsletter {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }
}

/* --- Clean Layout & Template Utility Classes (Refactoring Inline Styles) --- */
.meta-icon svg {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    vertical-align: middle !important;
}

.article-share {
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    padding-bottom: 15px !important;
    width: auto !important;
}
.article-meta-share-row .article-share {
    width: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.article-share strong {
    font-family: var(--font-tag) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    margin-right: 15px !important;
}

.form-alert-msg {
    display: none !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading); !important;
}

.container-narrow {
    max-width: 1200px !important;
}

.container-narrow-padded {
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    padding: 60px 4% 100px !important;
}

.mobile-nav-link-accent {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.btn-mt-20 {
    margin-top: 20px !important;
}

.btn-padding-small {
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
}

.btn-cta-full {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 15px !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
}

.btn-padding-medium {
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
}

.img-full-cover {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
}

.header-decor-line {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    background-color: var(--accent) !important;
    margin-top: 15px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.section-header-center-flex {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 3rem !important;
    border-left: none !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

/* --- Vetting Success Roadmap Styles --- */
.success-roadmap-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 30px !important;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent) !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    margin-top: 30px !important;
}

.success-roadmap-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
}

.success-roadmap-list {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
}

.success-roadmap-item {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.success-roadmap-num {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 24px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: rgba(255,170,0,0.1) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.success-roadmap-content strong {
    color: #fff !important;
    display: block !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.success-roadmap-content span {
    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    display: block !important;
}

/* --- Library Sub-Category Portal Cards Navigation --- */
.library-categories-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.lib-cat-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 30px 24px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.lib-cat-card:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.lib-cat-card .cat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.lib-cat-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.lib-cat-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* --- Mobile Ultra-Compact Spacing & Sticky Bottom CTA Bar --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section {
        padding: 55px 0 !important;
    }
    .trust-badges {
        padding: 30px 0 !important;
    }
    .section-header-center {
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    }
    .pillar-grid {
        gap: 24px !important;
    }
    .contact-banner {
        padding: 16px 0 !important;
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
    }
    body {
        padding-bottom: 60px !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile Floating Sticky CTA Bar */
.mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-sticky-cta {
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        z-index: 990;
        background: rgba(12, 12, 15, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
        padding: 10px 14px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) 14px;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 10px;
        box-shadow: 0 -8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    /* Force hide sticky bottom bar when hamburger drawer is active */
    body.mobile-nav-open .mobile-sticky-cta,
    .mobile-nav-overlay.open ~ .mobile-sticky-cta,
    .mobile-nav-overlay.active ~ .mobile-sticky-cta {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .mobile-sticky-cta-text {
        font-family: var(--font-display);
        font-style: italic;
        font-size: 0.8125rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
        font-weight: 400;
        letter-spacing: 0.02em;
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .mobile-sticky-cta-btn {
        background: var(--accent);
        color: #0c0d0e !important;
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        padding: 9px 14px;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        white-space: nowrap;
        border: 1px solid var(--accent) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15);
        transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        flex-shrink: 0;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .mobile-sticky-cta-btn:active {
        transform: scale(0.96);
    }
}

/* --- FIELD BULLETINS BESPOKE LAYOUT --- */
.bulletins-container {
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 24px 24px 80px;
}

.bulletins-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .bulletins-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
}

.bulletins-sidebar-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}

.field-sidebar-card {
    background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.sidebar-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.sidebar-card-header h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Seasonality Calendar Grid */
.calendar-month-header {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.seasonality-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.season-month {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 8px 4px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.season-month span {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.season-month small {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transform: scale(0.9);
}

.season-month.month-open {
    border-color: var(--color-success-border);
    background: var(--color-success-bg);
}
.season-month.month-open small { color: var(--color-success); }

.season-month.month-restrict {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}
.season-month.month-restrict small { color: #f59e0b; }

.season-month.month-closed {
    border-color: rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.4);
    background: rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.08);
}
.season-month.month-closed small { color: #ef5350; }

.season-month:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.calendar-legend {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.calendar-legend .leg-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.calendar-legend .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

.leg-open .dot { background: #66bb6a; }
.leg-restrict .dot { background: #ffa726; }
.leg-closed .dot { background: #ef5350; }

/* Status Board Mini */
.status-list-mini {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.status-mini-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.status-mini-item .mini-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mini-dot.green { background: #2e7d32; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.6); }
.mini-dot.yellow { background: #f57c00; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.6); }

.mini-txt strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.mini-txt p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 2px 0 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.status-verified-bar {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text-ghost);
    text-align: right;
    padding-top: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Subscription Form */
.field-sub-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.field-sub-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.field-sub-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.field-sub-input {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.field-sub-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.field-sub-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Section 1: Status Board */
.bulletin-status-board {
    background: rgba(15, 15, 18, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.status-board-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.status-board-title {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.status-board-time {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.status-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}

.status-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.status-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.status-dot.green {
    background-color: #2e7d32;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.6);
}

.status-dot.yellow {
    background-color: #ff9800;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.6);
}

.status-dot.red {
    background-color: #d32f2f;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.6);
}

.status-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.status-region {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.status-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Section 2: Vertical Dispatches List */
.dispatch-list-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.dispatch-list-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.dispatch-list-count {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.dispatch-row-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 22px 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.dispatch-row-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.dispatch-date-col {
    width: 90px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dispatch-thumb-col {
    width: 110px;
    height: 75px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #121212;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dispatch-thumb-col img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.85);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}

.dispatch-row-item:hover .dispatch-thumb-col img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(1);
}

.dispatch-main-col {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.dispatch-main-col h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.dispatch-row-item:hover .dispatch-main-col h3 {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.dispatch-main-col p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.dispatch-arrow-col {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.dispatch-row-item:hover .dispatch-arrow-col {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bulletins-container {
        padding: 30px 16px 60px;
    }
    .bulletin-status-board {
        padding: 20px 18px;
    }
    .dispatch-row-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 18px 8px;
    }
    .dispatch-thumb-col {
        width: 100%;
        height: 160px;
    }
    .dispatch-date-col {
        width: auto;
    }
    .dispatch-arrow-col {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =============================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE VIEWPORT & RESPONSIVE LAYOUT SAFEGUARDS
   ============================================================================= */

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .article-layout {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }

    .article-layout .sidebar {
        width: 100% !important;
        position: static !important;
        max-height: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Mobile Container Side Padding Safeguard */
    .container,
    .header-container,
    .footer-container {
        padding-left: 20px !important;
        padding-right: 20px !important;
    }

    /* Grid Layout Breakpoint Collapses */
    .badge-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    .category-intro-grid,
    .dest-intro-grid,
    .dest-media-grid,
    .route-horizontal-card,
    .accli-layout,
    .category-intro-stats,
    .route-parameters,
    .dest-stats-grid,
    .post-navigation,
    .dest-photo-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 24px !important;
    }

    /* Hero CTA Buttons on Mobile Screen */
    .hero-btns {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 320px !important;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
    }

    .hero-btns .btn,
    .hero-btns a {
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    /* Floating Back-to-Top Positioning (Prevent Overlap with Mobile Inquiry Bar) */
    #back-to-top {
        bottom: 85px !important;
        right: 16px !important;
        z-index: 990 !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Navigation Safe Area & Touch Protection */
    .mobile-nav-overlay {
        padding-bottom: max(40px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) !important;
        z-index: 1050 !important;
    }

    .mobile-nav-sub a {
        min-height: 44px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding-left: 15px !important;
    }

    /* Quick Enquiry Form - only expand height when .expanded class is present */
    .inquiry-form-wrapper {
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        opacity: 0;
    }
    .inquiry-form-wrapper.expanded {
        max-height: 3000px !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }

    /* Responsive Showcase Video / Iframes */
    .video-showcase-wrapper,
    .video-showcase-wrapper iframe {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .badge-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .container,
    .header-container,
    .footer-container {
        padding-left: 16px !important;
        padding-right: 16px !important;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display); /* Switch to Scholarly Serif (Playfair Display / Noto Serif SC) */
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem) !important; /* Refined golden scale (38px - 58px) */
    font-weight: 500; /* Medium weight for elegance and restraint */
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
}

/* =============================================================================
   MOBILE LENGTH & COMPACTNESS OPTIMIZATIONS (Fixing "Too Long" & Empty Black Box)
   ============================================================================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Compact Section Paddings to reduce excessive scrolling */
    .section,
    .category-intro-section,
    .category-routes-section,
    .dest-stats-section,
    .dest-media-section,
    .dest-articles-section,
    .permit-intel-section,
    .corridors-section,
    .acclimatization-section,
    .trust-badges {
        padding: 32px 0 !important;
    }

    /* Contact Banner - remove tall background image on mobile, use solid color only */
    .contact-banner {
        padding: 16px 0 !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        background: #0a0a0c !important;
        background-image: none !important;
        background-size: auto !important;
    }

    .contact-box {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
    }

    .contact-box h2 {
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Expedition Pillar Tab Selector Grid & Alignment */
    .pillar-tab-bar {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-top: 24px !important;
    }

    .pillar-tab {
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        padding: 12px 18px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .category-hero {
        padding: 100px 0 40px !important;
    }

    .category-intro-briefing {
        margin-bottom: 28px !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Compact 2-Column Stats Grid (Fixing "Too Long / High" Vertical Scrolling & Horizontal Overflow) */
    .dest-stats-grid,
    .dossier-stats-strip,
    .category-intro-stats {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        margin-top: 20px !important;
        border: none !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .dest-stat-card,
    .stat-box {
        padding: 14px 8px !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) !important;
        border-top: 2px solid var(--accent) !important;
        background: rgba(18, 19, 23, 0.75) !important;
        border-radius: 4px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .dest-stat-card:last-child {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) !important;
    }

    .dest-stat-num,
    .stat-value {
        font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 4.2vw, 1.35rem) !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .dest-stat-title,
    .stat-label {
        font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 2.5vw, 0.72rem) !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .dest-stat-card p,
    .stat-box p {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    /* Mobile Compact Regional Spec Sheet Card (Fixing "Too Long" Spec Sheet) */
    .dest-profile-card {
        padding: 18px 16px !important;
        margin-top: 16px !important;
    }

    .dest-profile-card > div > div:first-child {
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        padding-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    .dest-profile-card > div > div:last-child {
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    .dest-profile-card div[style*="border-bottom"] {
        padding-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    .dest-profile-card strong {
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    }

    .dest-profile-card span {
        font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Monograph Concise Timeline (极简垂直金边时间线) */
    .editorial-monograph-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        border: none !important;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--accent) !important;
        margin-left: 12px !important;
        padding-left: 16px !important;
    }

    .editorial-monograph-grid .mono-col {
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        padding: 16px 0 20px 8px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .editorial-monograph-grid .mono-col::before {
        content: '' !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        left: -23px !important;
        top: 22px !important;
        width: 10px !important;
        height: 10px !important;
        background: var(--accent) !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.7) !important;
    }

    .editorial-monograph-grid .mono-col div[style*="writing-mode"] {
        writing-mode: horizontal-tb !important;
        transform: none !important;
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        color: var(--accent) !important;
        height: auto !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
    }

    .editorial-monograph-grid .mono-col h4 {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
        height: auto !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }

    .editorial-monograph-grid .mono-col div[style*="height: 180px"] {
        height: 130px !important;
        margin-top: 4px !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Chengdu Metrics Grid & Text Overflow Fix */
    .chengdu-metrics-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        grid-auto-rows: 1fr !important;
    }

    .fact-typo-card {
        padding: 14px 12px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
    }

    .fact-big-num {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        line-height: 1.0 !important;
    }

    .fact-title-label {
        font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }

    .metric-tagline {
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Chengdu Landmarks 2x3 Grid */
    .chengdu-landmarks-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        grid-auto-rows: 1fr !important;
    }

    .landmark-card {
        height: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
    }

    .landmark-img-wrap {
        height: 110px !important;
    }

    .landmark-badge {
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
        padding: 2px 5px !important;
        top: 6px !important;
        left: 6px !important;
    }

    .landmark-card h3 {
        font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Photo Accordion Stack (UNESCO Living Arts Section) */
    .highlights-accordion-wrapper {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        height: auto !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
    }

    .highlights-accordion-panel {
        flex: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 200px !important;
        min-height: 200px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
    }

    .highlights-accordion-panel .accordion-reveal-text {
        max-height: 100px !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .highlights-accordion-panel .accordion-content {
        padding: 18px !important;
    }

    .highlights-accordion-panel h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Recommended Routes Pillars Grid (2x2 Grid) */
    .chengdu-pillars-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        grid-auto-rows: 1fr !important;
    }

    .pillar-card-wrapper {
        height: 260px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
    }

    .pillar-card-wrapper div[style*="padding: 28px"] {
        padding: 16px 12px !important;
    }

    .pillar-card-wrapper h3 {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    .pillar-hover-reveal {
        max-height: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .pillar-hover-reveal p {
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        margin: 6px 0 8px 0 !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .pillar-hover-reveal div[style*="border-top"] {
        padding-top: 6px !important;
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Index Card Hero Photo Overlay Style (Referencing ICH / Living Arts Hero Design) */
    .index-card {
        position: relative !important;
        height: 240px !important;
        min-height: 240px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        background: #000 !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .index-card::after {
        content: '' !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        inset: 0 !important;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%, rgba(10, 14, 20, 0.7) 45%, rgba(10, 14, 20, 0.96) 100%) !important;
        z-index: 2 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .index-card .card-img-wrapper {
        position: absolute !important;
        inset: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
        z-index: 1 !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    /* FIX: Force <a> tag inside card-img-wrapper to fill 100% width & height so <img> does not collapse on Safari/iOS */
    .index-card .card-img-wrapper a {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .index-card .card-img-wrapper img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        filter: brightness(0.9) !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .index-card .card-content {
        position: absolute !important;
        bottom: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        padding: 16px !important;
        z-index: 3 !important;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--accent) !important;
        margin: 14px !important;
        padding-left: 12px !important;
        background: none !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }

    .index-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .index-card p {
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
        color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .index-card .card-link {
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
        color: var(--accent) !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }

    .contact-box p {
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem !important;
        font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
    }

    .contact-box #inquiry-trigger-container {
        margin-top: 14px !important;
    }

    .contact-box #inquiry-trigger-btn {
        padding: 10px 20px !important;
        font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* Floating Bottom Sticky Bar Slim Optimization */
    .inquiry-trigger-container,
    .bottom-sticky-bar,
    div[style*="position: fixed"][style*="bottom"] {
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
    }

    /* Floating Back-to-Top Positioning (Slim & Non-colliding) */
    #back-to-top {
        bottom: 70px !important;
        right: 12px !important;
        width: 36px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        z-index: 990 !important;
    }

    /* =============================================================================
       MOBILE COLLAPSIBLE ACCORDION FOOTER (Only active on <= 768px screens)
       ============================================================================= */
    .footer-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

@media (max-width: 850px) {
    .footer-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .footer-col {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        padding-bottom: 12px !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }

    .footer-col h5 {
        position: relative !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        padding: 12px 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        user-select: none !important;
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
        color: var(--accent) !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;
    }

    .footer-col h5::after {
        content: '+' !important;
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
        color: var(--accent) !important;
        font-weight: 400 !important;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
        line-height: 1 !important;
    }

    .footer-col.active h5::after {
        content: '−' !important;
        transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
    }

    /* Hide sub-menu and forms by default on mobile */
    .footer-col ul,
    .footer-col .newsletter-desc,
    .footer-col .footer-newsletter-form {
        display: none !important;
        padding-top: 10px !important;
    }

    /* Show when clicked / active */
    .footer-col.active ul {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .footer-col.active .newsletter-desc {
        display: block !important;
    }
    .footer-col.active .footer-newsletter-form {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    footer {
        padding: 30px 0 20px !important;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        margin-top: 25px !important;
        padding-top: 15px !important;
    }
}

/* Ensure desktop footer is ALWAYS open and has NO plus icon */
@media (min-width: 851px) {
    .footer-col h5::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .footer-col ul {
        display: flex !important;
    }
    .footer-col .newsletter-desc {
        display: block !important;
    }
    .footer-col .footer-newsletter-form {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }
}

/* =============================================================================
   IPAD & TABLET (768px - 1100px) OPTIMIZATIONS FOR THE THREE PILLARS
   ============================================================================= */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1100px) {
    .pillar-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    .pillar-grid:has(> .pillar-card:nth-child(2):last-child) {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .pillar-image {
        height: 180px !important;
        background-size: cover !important;
        background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
        background-position: center center !important;
    }

    .pillar-content {
        padding: 16px 14px 20px !important;
    }

    .pillar-card h3 {
        font-size: var(--text-title-sub) !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    .pillar-card p {
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    }

    .pillar-footer {
        padding-top: 12px !important;
    }

    .pillar-price {
        top: 12px !important;
        right: 12px !important;
        padding: 4px 10px !important;
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    }

    .pillar-price span {
        font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pillar-grid,
    .pillar-grid:has(> .pillar-card:nth-child(2):last-child) {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .pillar-image {
        background-size: cover !important;
        background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
        background-position: center center !important;
    }
}

/* --- REGIONAL FIELD READINESS & OPERATIONAL NEWS STREAM --- */
.regional-status-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.reg-status-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-title-sub);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    background: #2e7d32;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #2e7d32;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.9); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2); }
}

.reg-status-verified {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.regional-status-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 55px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .regional-status-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .regional-status-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.reg-status-card {
    background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.reg-status-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.reg-card-top {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.reg-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.reg-badge.green {
    background: var(--color-success-bg);
    color: var(--color-success);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-success-border);
}

.reg-badge.yellow {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    color: #f59e0b;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.reg-name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.reg-card-desc {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.reg-card-foot {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.news-stream-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.news-stream-title h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.news-count {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* --- MONITORED OFFICIAL FEEDS BAR --- */
.monitored-sources-bar {
    background: rgba(14, 14, 17, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    margin-top: -30px;
    margin-bottom: 55px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.sources-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.pulse-dot-amber {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #ffa726;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ffa726;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulseAmber 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseAmber {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
}

.sources-tags {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.source-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.source-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* --- SCHEME A: CLASSIC NUMBERED PAGINATION (10 ITEMS PER PAGE) --- */
.pagination-wrapper {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.pagination-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.page-btn,
.page-num {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    min-width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    outline: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.page-num.active {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent) !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4);
}

.page-btn:hover:not(.disabled),
.page-num:hover:not(.active) {
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.page-btn.disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* --- MINIMAL SINGLE-COLUMN LAYOUT FOR FIELD BULLETINS ARTICLES --- */
.bulletins-article-container {
    max-width: 820px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 40px 24px 80px !important;
}

.bulletins-article-container .article-layout {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.bulletins-article-container .article-body {
    font-size: var(--text-body-md); /* 16px uniform baseline */
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 720px;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.bulletins-article-container .sidebar {
    display: none !important;
}




/* --- SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS --- */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1 !important; /* 默认可见保护：防止 file:// 协议或 JS 延迟导致内容透明隐藏 */
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal-on-scroll {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}


/* --- SPECIAL EXPEDITIONS — FIELD ALLOCATION BOARD --- */
section.special-expeditions {
    background: #090a0c !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    position: relative !important;
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.special-subtitle {
    max-width: 720px !important;
    margin: 16px auto 0 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-allocation-board {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    margin-top: 50px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-window-row {
    background: rgba(20, 22, 28, 0.85) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 28px 32px !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    display: block !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-window-row:hover {
    background: rgba(28, 32, 40, 0.95) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.5) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-window-header-strip {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding-bottom: 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-window-meta {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .window-badge {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;
    color: #0b0d10 !important;
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .window-condition {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;
    color: var(--text-emphasis) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .window-dates {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .window-status-pill {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;
    color: #3fb950 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-window-body {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-window-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.375rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-window-info p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    max-width: 960px !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-window-footer {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    padding-top: 16px !important;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .capacity-meter-box {
    flex: 1 !important;
    min-width: 260px !important;
    max-width: 480px !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .meter-header {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .meter-label {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .meter-status {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .meter-track {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 6px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .meter-fill {
    height: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffaa00 0%, #ffaa00 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

.field-window-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.field-price {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.field-price strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.field-briefing-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.field-briefing-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #0b0d10;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.35);
}

/* --- PRIMARY OPERATIONAL THEATERS STRIP --- */
.theaters-strip {
    background: #0d0f12;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15);
    padding: 16px 0;
}

.theaters-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.theaters-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.theaters-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.theater-tag {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.theater-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* --- HOW IT WORKS (DEPLOYMENT PROTOCOL) --- */
.how-it-works-box {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}


/* --- WORLD-CLASS LUXURY STEP CARD DESIGN --- */
.how-it-works-box {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.how-it-works-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.step-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 28, 36, 0.95), rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.95)) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.35) !important;
    border-top: 3px solid #ffaa00 !important;
    padding: 32px 28px !important;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.08) !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    border-color: #ffaa00 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 35, 46, 0.98), rgba(20, 24, 32, 0.98)) !important;
}

.step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffaa00 !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.step-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
    color: #8892b0 !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .how-it-works-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 18px !important;
    }
}


.step-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.step-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .how-it-works-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}


/* --- SECTION COLOR TEMPERATURE NUANCES (微色温层次体系) --- */
.manifesto {
    background-color: #100e0b !important; /* 暖乌木色 Warm Ebony */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.safety {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #0b0d10 !important; /* 冷钢铁色 Cool Steel Blue-Black */
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 13, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 13, 16, 0.82) 50%, rgba(11, 13, 16, 0.95) 100%), url('images/deena-rehman-fhOyFrISkMg-unsplash.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(64, 169, 255, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(64, 169, 255, 0.12);
}

.testimonials {
    background-color: #0d0c0a !important; /* 暖黑曜石 Warm Obsidian */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.homepage-library {
    background-color: #0a0c0e !important; /* 冷深青石 Cool Deep Slate */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.contact-banner {
    background-color: #12100d !important; /* 暖木炭黑 Warm Rich Charcoal */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15);
}


/* --- CINEMATIC HERO BOTTOM 1/3 ALIGNMENT & COORDINATES BADGE --- */
.hero-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-top: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 110px !important; /* Push text to bottom 1/3 zone */
    padding-right: 40px;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display); /* Switch to Scholarly Serif (Playfair Display / Noto Serif SC) */
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem) !important; /* Refined golden scale (38px - 58px) */
    font-weight: 500; /* Medium weight for elegance and restraint */
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}


    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.4); }
    100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.8); }
}


/* --- HERO SLIDE PROGRESS BAR --- */
.hero-progress-bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    width: min(420px, 45vw);
}

.hero-progress-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.15s linear;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-slide-counter {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    min-width: 40px;
}

.hero-slide-sep {
    opacity: 0.4;
}

#heroCurrentSlide {
    color: var(--text-emphasis);
}

/* --- HERO SCROLL CUE --- */
@keyframes scrollCueAnimation {
    0%   { top: 0; opacity: 0; }
    20%  { opacity: 1; }
    80%  { opacity: 1; }
    100% { top: 52px; opacity: 0; }
}

.hero-scroll-cue {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 40px;
    width: 42px;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-progress-bar { width: min(300px, 70vw); bottom: 18px; }
}

/* --- HERO TAGLINE & ULTRA-MINIMAL PROGRESS BAR --- */
.hero-tagline {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-progress-bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    width: min(380px, 50vw);
}

.hero-progress-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.15s linear;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-slide-counter {
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Remove old coordinates badge & scroll cue css */


/* --- HEADER CTA BUTTON PROPORTION & ELEGANCE FIX --- */
.header-actions .btn,
.header-portal .header-actions .btn-primary {
    padding: 10px 22px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* Architectural 0px sharp corners */
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.header-actions .btn:hover,
.header-portal .header-actions .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.35) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}


/* --- ALIGNMENT FIX: HARD LOCK ALL HEADERS, FOOTERS & SECTION CONTAINERS TO 1200px --- */
.header-container,
.header-article .header-container,
.header-portal .header-container,
header .header-container,
header .container,
footer .container,
.footer-article .container,
.footer-portal .container,
.container,
.hero .container,
.hero-container-flex,
.article-banner .container,
.article-container,
.cta-banner-container {
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    padding-left: 24px !important;
    padding-right: 24px !important;
}

.hero-content {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
}


/* --- HARMONIOUS HERO TYPOGRAPHIC HIERARCHY --- */
.hero-tagline {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important; /* 11px micro badge */
    letter-spacing: 0.2em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem) !important; /* Harmonious 35px - 51px scale */
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.14;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md) !important; /* 16px standard base */
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    max-width: 520px !important;
    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* --- HERO BUTTON CLEANUP (NO WHITE BORDER) --- */
.btn-pill-primary {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent) !important; /* Pure gold border matching fill - NO white border! */
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.btn-pill-primary:hover {
    background: #ffc038 !important;
    border-color: #ffc038 !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

/* --- EXPEDITIONS PILLAR QUICK-SELECTOR TABS & DOSSIER STATS --- */
.pillar-tab-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pillar-tab {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-tag);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* 0px Architectural Sharp Corners */
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-tab .tab-sub {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pillar-tab:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pillar-tab.active {
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 0 var(--accent);
}

.pillar-tab.active .tab-sub {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.category-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0 50px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.category-hero-prefix {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.category-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.category-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 760px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- RESTORE TOP NAV CTA ROUNDED PILL BUTTON --- */
.header-actions .btn,
.header-portal .header-actions .btn-primary,
.header-actions .btn-primary {
    border-radius: 30px !important; /* Restore sleek rounded pill button for top nav CTA */
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

/* --- INTERACTIVE SEARCH MODAL OVERLAY --- */
.search-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 110px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.search-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(6, 6, 8, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.search-modal-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 740px;
    background: rgba(18, 19, 23, 0.96);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 0; /* 0px Architectural Sharp Corners */
    transform: translateY(-20px);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.search-modal-overlay.active .search-modal-container {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.search-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 24px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.search-modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.search-modal-tagline {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.search-modal-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--text-title-card);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.search-modal-input-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 0;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.search-modal-input-wrap:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.2);
}

.search-modal-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.search-modal-input-wrap input {
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    padding: 16px 140px 16px 54px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.search-modal-input-wrap input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-ghost);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.search-modal-submit {
    position: absolute;
    right: 6px;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.search-modal-suggestions {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.search-modal-suggestions .suggest-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.search-modal-suggestions a {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.search-modal-suggestions a:hover {
    color: #000;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* --- TIBET BLACK-AND-GOLD INTERACTIVE VECTOR MAP & CORRIDORS --- */
.tibet-corridors-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.tibet-map-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.45) 0%, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.85) 100%), url('../../images/hero-slide-1.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), inset 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tibet-map-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.tibet-map-header .map-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tibet-map-header .map-status {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.tibet-svg-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 62%;
    height: 0;
    overflow: visible;
}

.tibet-svg-element {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Vector Map Tibet TAR Boundary Lines (Matching Reference Photos) */
.plateau-outline {
    fill: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
    stroke: #ffffff !important;
    stroke-width: 3px !important;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: none !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)) drop-shadow(0 0 4px #ffffff);
}

.himalayan-ridge {
    stroke: var(--accent) !important;
    stroke-width: 2.2px !important;
    stroke-dasharray: 4 3 !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9));
}

/* Waypoint Badges (Numbered Circles matching Reference Image 1 & 2) */
.waypoint-badge-node {
    fill: #ffffff;
    stroke: #000000;
    stroke-width: 2px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.8));
}

.waypoint-badge-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    fill: #000000;
    text-anchor: middle;
    dominant-baseline: central;
}

.waypoint-title-bold {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    fill: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.waypoint-dist-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-style: italic;
    fill: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* Vector Map Lines & Nodes */
.route-line {
    stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
    stroke-width: 3px !important;
    stroke-dasharray: 6 4 !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.8));
}

.route-line.active {
    stroke: var(--accent) !important;
    stroke-width: 5px !important;
    stroke-dasharray: none !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px var(--accent)) drop-shadow(0 0 6px #ffffff);
}

.waypoint-node {
    fill: #0b0d10;
    stroke: var(--accent);
    stroke-width: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.waypoint-node.node-peak {
    fill: var(--accent);
    stroke: #ffffff;
}

.waypoint-node.node-lake {
    fill: #40a9ff;
    stroke: #ffffff;
}

.waypoint-pulse {
    fill: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0.3;
    animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.6; }
    100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}

.waypoint-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    fill: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.waypoint-label.text-sub {
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    fill: var(--text-muted);
}

.waypoint-label.text-gold {
    fill: var(--accent);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
}

.tibet-map-footer {
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.map-hint {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Corridor Cards List */
.tibet-corridors-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.corridor-card {
    background: rgba(18, 19, 23, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.corridor-card:hover,
.corridor-card.active-hover {
    background: rgba(24, 26, 32, 0.95);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15), -4px 0 0 var(--accent);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.corridor-card .corridor-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.corridor-card .corridor-number {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
    line-height: 1;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.corridor-card .corridor-header-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.corridor-card .corridor-route-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.corridor-card .corridor-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.corridor-card .corridor-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.corridor-meta-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.corridor-meta-tag.difficulty-2 { color: #3fb950; border-color: rgba(46, 160, 67, 0.4); }
.corridor-meta-tag.difficulty-3 { color: #ffaa00; border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4); }
.corridor-meta-tag.difficulty-4 { color: #ff5555; border-color: rgba(255, 77, 77, 0.4); }
.corridor-meta-tag.difficulty-5 { color: #ff3333; border-color: rgba(255, 51, 51, 0.5); font-weight: 700; }

.corridor-link-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.corridor-link-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .tibet-corridors-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .homepage-library {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* --- Ewan Wu Gallery Desktop & Mobile Responsive Rules --- */
.ewan-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    height: 540px;
}

.ewan-gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    background: #000;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.ewan-gallery-col-stacked {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    height: 100%;
}

.ewan-gallery-col-stacked > div {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ewan-wu-gallery-section {
        padding: 36px 0 !important;
    }

    .ewan-wu-gallery-section .section-header-left {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .ewan-wu-gallery-section .section-header-left p {
        font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
        margin-top: 4px !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
    }

    /* Hide redundant outline box on mobile to save vertical space */
    .ewan-wu-gallery-section .section-header-left > div:last-child {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Compact 2x2 Grid on mobile (300px total height) */
    .ewan-gallery-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .ewan-gallery-col-stacked {
        display: contents !important;
    }

    .ewan-gallery-item,
    .ewan-gallery-col-stacked > div {
        height: 145px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: 4px !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .ewan-gallery-item h3,
    .ewan-gallery-col-stacked > div h4 {
        font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
        margin: 2px 0 0 !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    .ewan-gallery-item p {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .ewan-gallery-item span,
    .ewan-gallery-col-stacked > div span {
        font-size: var(--text-body-xs) !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    }

    .ewan-gallery-item > div:last-child,
    .ewan-gallery-col-stacked > div > div:last-child {
        bottom: 12px !important;
        left: 12px !important;
        right: 12px !important;
    }
}

/* --- Sitewide High-Res Image Lightbox Modal --- */
.ewan-gallery-grid > div,
.highlights-accordion-panel {
    cursor: pointer !important;
}

#cae-lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 999999;
    background: rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    padding: 30px 20px;
}

#cae-lightbox-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.cae-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 1000000;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.cae-lightbox-close:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000000;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(90deg);
}

.cae-lightbox-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    width: 92vw;
    max-height: 86vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: scale(0.94);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#cae-lightbox-modal.active .cae-lightbox-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.cae-lightbox-img-wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 72vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    background: #000000;
}

.cae-lightbox-img-wrap img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 72vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.cae-lightbox-meta {
    margin-top: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
}

.cae-lightbox-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cae-lightbox-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.cae-lightbox-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- EWAN WU EXPEDITION JOURNAL EDITORIAL MAGAZINE STYLES --- */

.journal-filter-bar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 70px;
    z-index: 99;
    background: rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 14px 0;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.journal-filter-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.journal-filter-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.journal-filter-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.journal-filter-btn:hover,
.journal-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000000;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.journal-hero-lead {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
    min-height: 380px;
    max-height: 480px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    background: #000000;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.journal-hero-lead img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
}

.journal-hero-lead:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.95;
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.journal-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(6,9,14,0.4) 40%, rgba(6,9,14,0.96) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 40px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.journal-hero-badge-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.journal-badge-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.journal-badge-exif {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.journal-hero-overlay h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--text-title-section);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.journal-hero-overlay p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-md);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 800px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.journal-editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .journal-editorial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .journal-editorial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .journal-hero-lead {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
        min-height: 320px;
    }
    .journal-hero-overlay {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
}

.journal-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #06090e;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.journal-card.tall-card {
    grid-row: span 2;
    min-height: 500px;
}

.journal-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.journal-card-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.journal-card:hover .journal-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.journal-card-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 0%, rgba(6,9,14,0.5) 45%, rgba(6,9,14,0.95) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.journal-card-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 24px;
}

.journal-card-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.journal-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.journal-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.journal-card-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.journal-card:hover .journal-card-link {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.article-body > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    line-height: 0.85;
    float: left;
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-right: 12px;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-body img.img-breakout {
    width: calc(100% + 160px);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin-left: -80px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
    .article-body img.img-breakout {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

/* --- Direct 32-Photo Exhibition Grid for 15-Year Visual Archive --- */

.archive-grid-title-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.archive-grid-title-strip h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0;
}

.archive-grid-count {
    font-family: monospace, SFMono-Regular;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.archive-photo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .archive-photo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 550px) {
    .archive-photo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }
}

.archive-photo-item {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000000;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    cursor: zoom-in !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.archive-photo-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.88;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}

.archive-photo-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.archive-photo-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: brightness(1.06);
}

.archive-photo-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 45%, rgba(6,9,14,0.88) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 16px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.archive-photo-item:hover .archive-photo-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.archive-photo-caption {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* --- CAE CUSTOM DARK-MODE SELECT COMPONENT --- */
.cae-custom-select-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    user-select: none;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.cae-custom-trigger {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(24, 28, 36, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.cae-custom-trigger:hover,
.cae-custom-select-wrap.is-open .cae-custom-trigger {
    border-color: #ffaa00;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25);
}

.cae-custom-trigger-text {
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    padding-right: 12px;
}

.cae-custom-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cae-custom-select-wrap.is-open .cae-custom-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.cae-custom-dropdown-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 6px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: #141820;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15);
    max-height: 290px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.cae-custom-select-wrap.is-open .cae-custom-dropdown-panel {
    display: block;
}

.cae-custom-optgroup-title {
    padding: 10px 16px 6px 16px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #ffaa00;
    background: #1a1e28;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.2);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.cae-custom-option-item {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.cae-custom-option-item:hover,
.cae-custom-option-item.is-selected {
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cae-custom-option-item.star-highlight {
    color: #ffaa00;
    font-weight: 700;
}


/* --- TITLE & NAME SINGLE-ROW FLEX & UNIFIED INPUT STYLING --- */
.name-row-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.cae-custom-select-wrap.title-compact-wrap {
    flex: 0 0 95px !important;
    width: 95px !important;
    min-width: 95px !important;
}

.cae-custom-select-wrap.title-compact-wrap .cae-custom-trigger {
    padding: 12px 10px !important;
    background: rgba(24, 28, 36, 0.95) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
}

.cae-custom-select-wrap.title-compact-wrap .cae-custom-trigger:hover,
.cae-custom-select-wrap.title-compact-wrap.is-open .cae-custom-trigger {
    border-color: #ffaa00 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.name-row-container input[type="text"] {
    flex: 1 1 0%;
    min-width: 0;
}


/* --- REMOVE ACCENT BAR FOR CENTERED SUCCESS H2 --- */
#form-success h2 {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    border-left: none !important;
}

#form-success h2::before {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
}



/* ═══ SEAMLESS DARK SMOKED GLASS CARDS (100% 融于黑色背景的高奢半透明雾面玻璃) ═══ */

/* 1. Three Steps to Your Frontier Expedition Cards */
.how-it-works-box { margin-bottom: 50px !important; padding: 20px 0 !important; }
.how-it-works-grid { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; gap: 24px !important; }

.step-card {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.45) !important; /* 45% 半透明暗黑雾面，完美透出背景雪山 */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.6) !important;
    padding: 32px 28px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.65) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-tag), monospace !important;
    font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffaa00 !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.step-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
    color: rgba(240, 235, 225, 0.88) !important; /* 纯净温暖象牙白，字字通透 */
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* 2. Special Expeditions Field Window Rows (Time-Bound Signature Routes) */
section.special-expeditions .field-window-row {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.45) !important; /* 45% 半透明暗黑雾面，无缝融入背景 */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-left: 3px solid #ffaa00 !important;
    padding: 28px 32px !important;
    display: block !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-window-row:hover {
    background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.65) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.45) !important;
    border-left-color: #ffaa00 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

section.special-expeditions .field-window-info p {
    font-size: var(--text-body-sm) !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: rgba(240, 235, 225, 0.88) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .how-it-works-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 18px !important; }

    /* Fix field window card padding & overflow on mobile */
    section.special-expeditions .field-window-row {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    section.special-expeditions .field-window-footer {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
        padding-top: 14px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    section.special-expeditions .capacity-meter-box {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
    }

    .field-window-action {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .field-price {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }

    .field-price strong {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }

    .field-briefing-btn {
        padding: 8px 12px !important;
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        max-width: 60% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }
}





/* ═══ CRISP SVG HOVER FOR CIRCULAR SOCIAL BUTTONS (彻底修复图标黑块伪影) ═══ */
.footer-socials a,
.social-icon,
.social-links a,
.hero-social-sidebar a {
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.footer-socials a:hover,
.social-icon:hover,
.social-links a:hover,
.hero-social-sidebar a:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
}

/* 精确分流 Stroke-based 与 Fill-based SVG 图标，杜绝填充黑块 */
.footer-socials a:hover svg,
.social-icon:hover svg,
.social-links a:hover svg {
    color: #000000 !important;
}

.footer-socials a:hover svg[fill="none"],
.social-icon:hover svg[fill="none"],
.social-links a:hover svg[fill="none"] {
    fill: none !important;
    stroke: #000000 !important;
}

.footer-socials a:hover svg[fill="currentColor"],
.social-icon:hover svg[fill="currentColor"],
.social-links a:hover svg[fill="currentColor"] {
    fill: #000000 !important;
    stroke: none !important;
}



/* ═══ CENTER CONTACT FORM SUBMIT BUTTONS ═══ */
.contact-form .form-group-full:has(button[type="submit"]) {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.contact-form button[type="submit"] {
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

/* ═══ EXPERIENCE DETAIL PAGES — MOBILE RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATION (<=768px) ═══ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* 1. Article Banner H1 & Meta scaling on small screens */
    .article-banner h1 {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
    }

    .article-banner .article-meta {
        float: none !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        margin-top: 24px !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
    }

    .article-banner .header-share {
        float: none !important;
        margin-top: 14px !important;
    }

    /* ═══ MOBILE ELEGANT BANNER & META CAPSULE OPTIMIZATION ═══ */
    .article-banner {
        padding: 110px 0 45px !important;
    }

    /* Hide long truncated title in mobile breadcrumb to keep top clean */
    .breadcrumb .breadcrumb-separator:last-of-type,
    .breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item:last-child {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Glassmorphic Meta Bar — Compact single row, eliminate duplicate category tag */
    .article-banner .article-meta {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    .article-banner .article-meta .meta-item {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }

    /* Hide redundant 3rd category tag inside meta bar on mobile */
    .article-banner .article-meta .meta-item:last-child {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* 2. Expedition Dashboard Grid (Max Elev, Physical Grade, Vehicle, Vetting) */
    .expedition-dashboard-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        margin: 20px 0 28px 0 !important;
    }

    .expedition-dashboard-grid > div {
        padding: 12px 14px !important;
    }

    .expedition-dashboard-grid span:first-child {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    }

    .expedition-dashboard-grid span:last-child {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }

    /* 3. Expedition Gear Matrix (Provided by Outfitter vs Required Checklist) */
    .expedition-gear-matrix {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
        margin: 28px 0 !important;
    }

    .expedition-gear-matrix h3 p {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    }

    .expedition-gear-matrix > div {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    /* 4. Expedition Pricing Card (Pricing breakdown, Inclusions/Exclusions) */
    .expedition-pricing-card {
        padding: 22px 16px !important;
        margin: 32px 0 !important;
    }

    .expedition-pricing-card > div:first-child {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .expedition-pricing-card > div:first-child > div:last-child {
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .expedition-pricing-card > div:first-child span:last-child {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    }

    .expedition-pricing-card > div:nth-child(2) {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    .expedition-pricing-card > div:last-child {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    /* 5. Mobile Prev / Next Navigation — Compact 2-column layout to prevent CTA collision */
    .article-tags,
    .article-share {
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .post-navigation {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        margin: 16px 0 14px 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }

    .post-nav-link {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        min-height: 64px !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        background: rgba(20, 24, 32, 0.6) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    }

    .post-nav-link .nav-dir {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    }

    .post-nav-link .nav-title {
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    /* 6. Bespoke Consultation Mobile Card — Compact Spacing & Full Viewport Alignment */
    .sidebar {
        margin-top: 14px !important;
        padding-top: 0 !important;
    }

    /* 彻底消除移动端文章底部无意义的 Table of Contents 目录小部件，砸碎 800px 巨型死黑空隙深渊 */
    .sidebar .toc-widget,
    .toc-widget {
        display: none !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        height: 0 !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .sidebar .sidebar-widget {
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, #131720 0%, #0a0d12 100%) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35) !important;
        border-left: 4px solid var(--accent) !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    }

    .sidebar .sidebar-widget h4 {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    .sidebar .sidebar-widget p {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    }

    .sidebar .btn-cta-full {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.25) !important;
    }

    /* Recommended Reading smooth transition on Mobile */
    .recommended-reading {
        margin-top: 28px !important;
        padding-top: 24px !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    }

    /* 7. Floating Back-to-Top Button avoid CTA overlap */
    .back-to-top-btn {
        bottom: 20px !important;
        right: 14px !important;
        width: 36px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        background: rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.85) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
        z-index: 90 !important;
    }

    /* 8. Mobile Hide Photo Credit */
    .article-body > small:first-child,
    .photo-credit {
        display: none !important;
    }
}


/* ═══ PHOTO CREDIT STYLING — DISCREET & BOTTOM ALIGNED ON DESKTOP ═══ */
.article-body small,
.article-body small:last-of-type,
.article-body > small,
.photo-credit {
    display: block !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    margin: 36px 0 24px 0 !important;
    padding-top: 16px !important;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}

/* ═══ MOBILE SPECIAL EXPEDITION CARDS & BUTTON OVERFLOW DEFINITIVE FIX ═══ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    section.special-expeditions .field-window-row,
    .field-window-row {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    section.special-expeditions .field-window-footer,
    .field-window-footer {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
        padding-top: 14px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    section.special-expeditions .capacity-meter-box,
    .capacity-meter-box {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
    }

    section.special-expeditions .field-window-action,
    .field-window-action {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .field-price {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: baseline !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    }

    .field-price strong {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
    }

    .field-briefing-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 11px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
}

/* ═══ MOBILE COMPACT SPACING SYSTEM (解决移动端版面/卡片间距缝隙过大问题) ═══ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* 1. 卡片网格与卡片间距紧缩 */
    .index-grid,
    .pillar-grid,
    .rec-grid,
    .blog-grid-layout {
        gap: 16px !important;
        margin-top: 20px !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    /* 2. 卡片内部 padding 优化 */
    .index-card .card-content,
    .card-content {
        padding: 16px 18px !important;
    }

    .index-card h3,
    .card-content h3 {
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }

    .index-card p,
    .card-content p {
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
    }

    .card-link {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    /* 3. 全站 Section / 模块上下大间距紧缩 */
    .section,
    section:not(.hero):not(.article-banner),
    .special-expeditions,
    .pages-pillars,
    .recommended-reading {
        padding-top: 32px !important;
        padding-bottom: 32px !important;
    }

    .section-header-center,
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .section-header-center h2,
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    /* 4. 文章与分类列表页面留白收紧 */
    .article-container,
    .page-container {
        padding-top: 20px !important;
        padding-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    .field-allocation-board {
        gap: 16px !important;
        margin-top: 20px !important;
    }
}

/* ═══ ABSOLUTE REMOVAL OF ALL CAPSULE BADGES & PILL OVERLAYS (全站彻底禁止通屏/通宽胶囊外框) ═══ */
.tagline-badge,
.tagline,
.article-banner .tagline,
.section-header-center .tagline,
.section-header .tagline {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: max-content !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

/* ═══ ELEGANT DARK MODE PAGINATION CONTROLS ═══ */
.pagination-wrapper {
    margin-top: 40px !important;
    padding-top: 24px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.pagination-nav {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

#bulletins-page-numbers-container {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.page-btn,
.page-num,
button.page-btn,
button.page-num {
    -webkit-appearance: none !important;
    appearance: none !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading), -apple-system, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    outline: none !important;
    user-select: none !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.page-num.active,
button.page-num.active {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent) !important;
    color: #0c0d0e !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.page-btn:hover:not(.disabled),
.page-num:hover:not(.active),
button.page-btn:hover:not(.disabled),
button.page-num:hover:not(.active) {
    background: rgba(255, 170, 0, 0.18) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.page-btn.disabled,
button.page-btn.disabled {
    opacity: 0.25 !important;
    cursor: not-allowed !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
}