/* ========================================
   ChinaExplained - Enhanced Stylesheet
   China-themed colors with parallax effects
   ======================================== */

/* ----------------------------------------
   CSS VARIABLES
   ---------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* China-inspired Colors */
    --color-bg: #0d0d12;
    --color-bg-light: #151519;
    --color-bg-muted: #1c1c24;
    --color-text: #e8e8f0;
    --color-text-muted: #a8a8b8;
    --color-text-dim: #75757d;
    --color-red: #e63946;
    --color-gold: #f4a261;
    --color-jade: #2a9d8f;
    --color-primary: #e63946;
    --color-primary-glow: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.3);
    --color-accent: #f4a261;
    --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --color-card-bg: rgba(28, 28, 36, 0.7);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-display: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 1.5rem;
    --space-lg: 2rem;
    --space-xl: 3rem;
    --space-2xl: 4rem;
    --space-3xl: 6rem;
    --space-4xl: 8rem;
    
    /* Layout */
    --max-width: 1280px;
    --header-height: 80px;
    
    /* Effects */
    --blur-sm: 8px;
    --blur-md: 16px;
    --blur-lg: 24px;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    background-color: #0d0d12;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: transparent;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   PARALLAX BACKGROUND WITH FORBIDDEN CITY
   ---------------------------------------- */
.parallax-bg {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: -1;
    background: 
        /* Dark translucent overlay to keep text readable */
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 13, 18, 0.85) 0%, rgba(13, 13, 18, 0.75) 50%, rgba(13, 13, 18, 0.85) 100%),
        /* Forbidden City photo */
        url('forbidden-city.jpg');
    background-position: center center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Additional subtle gradient overlay for depth */
.parallax-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Subtle texture overlay */
.parallax-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 3px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 3px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 6px);
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   LAYOUT
   ---------------------------------------- */
/* Reading Progress Bar */
.reading-progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-red), var(--color-gold), var(--color-jade));
    z-index: 10000;
    transition: width 0.1s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.5);
}

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

.section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-dark {
    background: rgba(13, 13, 18, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-sm));
}

.section-muted {
    background: rgba(21, 21, 25, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-sm));
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   HEADER
   ---------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(13, 13, 18, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-md));
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    height: var(--header-height);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(13, 13, 18, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-mark {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--color-primary-glow);
    animation: logoPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes logoPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--color-primary-glow); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--color-primary-glow); }
}

.logo-mark::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-15deg);
    width: 18px;
    height: 3px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.logo-text span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.main-nav a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
}

.main-nav a.active {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.main-nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-red), var(--color-gold));
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a.active {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.main-nav a:hover::after,
.main-nav a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.main-nav a.nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
    color: white !important;
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--color-primary-glow);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav a.nav-cta::after {
    display: none;
}

.main-nav a.nav-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--space-xs);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   BUTTONS
   ---------------------------------------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    padding: var(--space-md) 3.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s ease, height 0.6s ease;
}

.btn:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

.btn.primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--color-primary-glow);
}

.btn.primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-primary-glow);
    color: white;
}

.btn.ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-sm));
}

.btn.ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.btn svg {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   HERO SECTION
   ---------------------------------------- */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-primary-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: translate(-50px, -30px); }
}

.hero-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 700px;
}

.eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    background: rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.3);
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hero h1 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-subtitle strong {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-footnote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Hero Visual Cards */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 500px;
}

.floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--color-card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-md));
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
}

.floating-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

a.floating-card {
    cursor: pointer;
}

a.floating-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.card-1 {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 80%;
    animation: cardFloat1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.card-2 {
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 75%;
    animation: cardFloat2 6s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

@keyframes cardFloat1 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(-2deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(10px, -10px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

@keyframes cardFloat2 {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(2deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(-10px, 10px) rotate(1deg); }
}

.card-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.floating-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    font-style: italic;
}

.card-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.breakdown-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.breakdown-list li {
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   SECTION HEADERS
   ---------------------------------------- */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.section-header h2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   STEPS GRID
   ---------------------------------------- */
.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.step-card {
    background: var(--color-card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-md));
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.step-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-red), var(--color-gold));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.step-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.2);
}

.step-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1;
}

.step-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.step-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.step-visual {
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.visual-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), transparent);
}

.visual-grid {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 4px;
}

.visual-grid::before,
.visual-grid::after {
    content: '';
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.visual-circle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
}

.visual-circle::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   EXPLAINERS GRID
   ---------------------------------------- */
.explainers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.explainer-card {
    background: var(--color-card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-md));
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.explainer-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.2);
}

.card-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.card-tag.economy {
    background: rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-jade);
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.3);
}

.card-tag.politics {
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-red);
    border: 1px solid rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.3);
}

.card-tag.world {
    background: rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.3);
}

.explainer-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.explainer-card > p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.card-features li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: var(--space-lg);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.card-features li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 8px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card-link:hover {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   VALUES GRID
   ---------------------------------------- */
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.value-card {
    background: var(--color-card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-md));
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.value-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    filter: grayscale(0.3);
}

.value-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

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

/* ----------------------------------------
   FAQ
   ---------------------------------------- */
.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--color-card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-md));
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.faq-item h3 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.faq-item p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   CATEGORY PAGES
   ---------------------------------------- */
.category-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-3xl));
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.category-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.category-header h1 {
    margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.category-header p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.articles-section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--color-card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-md));
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.2);
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.article-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.article-card > p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.article-topics {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.topic-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.article-link {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.article-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   NEWSLETTER
   ---------------------------------------- */
.newsletter-section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
}

.newsletter-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.1) 0%, rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.1) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-lg));
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: var(--space-3xl);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: rotate 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.newsletter-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.newsletter-content > p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.form-group input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.form-group input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.form-note {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   FOOTER
   ---------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-md));
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: start;
}

.footer-brand {
    max-width: 400px;
}

.footer-brand p {
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

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

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

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

.footer-copy p {
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ---------------------------------------- */
[data-scroll-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

[data-scroll-reveal].revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

[data-scroll-reveal][data-delay="100"].revealed {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

[data-scroll-reveal][data-delay="150"].revealed {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

[data-scroll-reveal][data-delay="200"].revealed {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

[data-scroll-reveal][data-delay="300"].revealed {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

[data-scroll-reveal][data-delay="400"].revealed {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
    }
    
    .hero-visual {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .steps-grid,
    .explainers-grid,
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .articles-grid,
    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-copy {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --header-height: 70px;
        --space-3xl: 4rem;
        --space-4xl: 5rem;
    }
    
    .main-nav {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-xl));
        padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    }
    
    .hero h1 br {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .steps-grid,
    .explainers-grid,
    .values-grid,
    .articles-grid,
    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .section {
        padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    }
    
    .form-group {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .form-group input,
    .form-group .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .newsletter-box {
        padding: var(--space-xl);
    }
    
    .category-hero {
        padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-xl));
        padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    }
}

/* Small mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    }
    
    h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .step-card,
    .explainer-card,
    .value-card,
    .faq-item,
    .article-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   ARTICLE PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */
.article-page {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--space-3xl));
    padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
}

.article-container {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.article-page-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.article-page-header h1 {
    margin: var(--space-md) 0 var(--space-lg);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
}

.article-meta-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-separator {
    color: var(--color-border);
}

/* Article Sections */
.article-section {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
}

.section-marker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.section-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
}

.section-marker h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Article Content */
.article-content {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.article-content p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.article-content h3 {
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-md);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content h4 {
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-sm);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.lead-paragraph {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.article-content strong {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.article-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.article-content ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.article-content ul li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 12px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Key Stat Box */
.key-stat {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.1) 0%, rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.1) 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
    margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Info Boxes */
.info-box, .signals-box {
    background: var(--color-card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--blur-md));
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.info-box h4, .signals-box h4 {
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.info-note {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Article Footer */
.article-footer {
    margin-top: var(--space-4xl);
    padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.article-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.article-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive Article Pages */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-container {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .article-content {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .lead-paragraph {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }
    
    .section-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .article-nav {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .article-nav .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}