/* ============================================================
   GRIDSGEAR BIO-DECODED JOURNAL — Blog Page CSS
   Top 1% Premium Editorial Experience
   Dual Theme (Dark / Light) | Glassmorphism | Responsive
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Suppress custom cursor on blog page ---- */
.cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
body.custom-cursor * { cursor: auto !important; }

/* ---- Match home-page grid opacity (do NOT be more prominent) ---- */
.global-grid-overlay {
  opacity: 0.45;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .global-grid-overlay {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
}


/* ---- Reading Progress Bar ---- */
#reading-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4af37, #c9a84e, #f5e17a, #d4af37);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: progressShimmer 2s linear infinite;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes progressShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 200% center; }
  100% { background-position: -200% center; }
}

/* ---- Blog Hero Section ---- */
.blog-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(120px, 16vw, 180px) 0 clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-brand);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.blog-hero-eyebrow .eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-brand);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.blog-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.blog-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent-brand);
}

.blog-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Hero metric strip */
.blog-metrics-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.blog-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.blog-metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent-brand);
  line-height: 1;
}

.blog-metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.blog-metric-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
}

/* ---- Search & Filter ---- */
.blog-filter-bar {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-search-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

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

#blog-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 20px 18px 52px;
  background: var(--glass-bg-med);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-med);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-med);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-button);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

#blog-search-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-secondary); }
#blog-search-input:focus {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

html[data-theme="light"] #blog-search-input {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-category-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.blog-pill {
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.blog-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-pill.active {
  background: var(--accent-brand);
  border-color: var(--accent-brand);
  color: #090a0f;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---- No Results State ---- */
.blog-no-results {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 24px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.blog-no-results.visible { display: block; }
.blog-no-results-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* ---- Featured Article Spotlight ---- */
.blog-featured-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0 0;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent-brand);
}

.blog-featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--glass-bg-med);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-med);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-med);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

html[data-theme="light"] .blog-featured-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.blog-featured-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.blog-featured-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.blog-featured-card:hover .blog-featured-img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #c9a84e);
  color: #090a0f;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.blog-featured-content {
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.blog-featured-category {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-brand);
}

.blog-featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-featured-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.blog-article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #c9a84e);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #090a0f;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.blog-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.blog-read-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-left: auto;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.blog-read-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-featured-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #c9a84e);
  color: #090a0f;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.blog-featured-cta:hover {
  background: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.blog-featured-cta svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-featured-cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---- Article Grid Section ---- */
.blog-grid-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}

.blog-grid-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.blog-grid-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-article-count {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

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

.blog-article-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-smooth), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

html[data-theme="light"] .blog-article-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}

.blog-article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.blog-article-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent 40%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-article-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.blog-card-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 170px;
}

.blog-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.blog-article-card:hover .blog-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.blog-card-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--glass-bg-heavy);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  color: var(--accent-brand);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.blog-card-read-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.blog-card-read-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-brand);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-article-card:hover .blog-card-read-btn { gap: 8px; }

/* ---- Biometric Recovery Calculator ---- */
.blog-calculator-section {
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-calculator-wrap {
  background: var(--glass-bg-med);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

html[data-theme="light"] .blog-calculator-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.blog-calculator-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-calc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-calc-left {}

.blog-calc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-calc-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.blog-calc-inputs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.calc-field-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.calc-field-value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-brand);
}

.calc-range-slider {
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.calc-range-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #c9a84e);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.calc-range-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.calc-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

html[data-theme="light"] .calc-select {
  background: #fff;
}

.calc-select:focus {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}

.calc-submit-btn {
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #c9a84e);
  color: #090a0f;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.calc-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #090a0f;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Score Ring Display */
.blog-calc-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.calc-score-ring-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
}

.calc-score-svg {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.calc-score-bg-circle {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--border-subtle);
  stroke-width: 10;
}

.calc-score-fill-circle {
  fill: none;
  stroke: url(#scoreGradient);
  stroke-width: 10;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 597;
  stroke-dashoffset: 597;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.4s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.calc-score-center {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.calc-score-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.calc-score-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.calc-score-status {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.calc-recommendations {
  width: 100%;
}

.calc-reco-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.calc-reco-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.calc-reco-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.calc-reco-item:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
}

.calc-reco-arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: var(--accent-brand);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.calc-reco-item:hover .calc-reco-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ---- Competitor Positioning Section ---- */
.blog-competitor-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-competitor-table {
  background: var(--glass-bg-med);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-med);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-med);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
}

html[data-theme="light"] .blog-competitor-table {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.competitor-table-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.competitor-col-head {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-align: center;
}

.competitor-col-head.ours {
  color: var(--accent-brand);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  position: relative;
}

.competitor-col-head.ours::after {
  content: '★ BEST';
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  background: var(--accent-brand);
  color: #090a0f;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.competitor-table-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.competitor-table-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.competitor-table-row:hover { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.03); }

.competitor-cell {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.competitor-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }

.competitor-cell.feature-name {
  text-align: left;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.competitor-cell.ours {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
  color: var(--accent-brand);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.competitor-cell .check { color: #10b981; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.competitor-cell .cross { color: #ef4444; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.competitor-cell .warning { color: #f59e0b; }

/* ---- Newsletter Section ---- */
.blog-newsletter-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}

.blog-newsletter-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, rgba(201,168,78,0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

html[data-theme="light"] .blog-newsletter-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.8) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.blog-newsletter-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 500px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-newsletter-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.blog-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--glass-bg-med);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-light);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

html[data-theme="light"] .blog-newsletter-form input {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

.blog-newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.blog-newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4); }

.blog-newsletter-form button {
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #c9a84e);
  color: #090a0f;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}

.newsletter-toast {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-green);
}
.newsletter-toast.visible { display: flex; }

/* ---- Audit Scorecard ---- */
.blog-audit-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}

.blog-audit-wrap {
  background: var(--glass-bg-med);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur-heavy);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
}

html[data-theme="light"] .blog-audit-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.blog-audit-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.blog-audit-scores {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.audit-score-item {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

html[data-theme="light"] .audit-score-item {
  background: rgba(248,246,241,0.8);
}

.audit-score-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.audit-score-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent-brand);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.audit-score-category {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.audit-score-bar-wrap {
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.audit-score-bar {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4af37, #c9a84e);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 1.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.audit-overall {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent-brand);
  line-height: 1;
}

.audit-overall-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ---- Deep Dive Article Modal ---- */
.blog-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(9, 10, 15, 0.92);
  z-index: 9000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

html[data-theme="light"] .blog-modal-overlay {
  background: rgba(240, 235, 225, 0.92);
}

.blog-modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.blog-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: min(800px, 100vw);
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--surface-elevated);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  z-index: 9001;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right 0.5s var(--ease-smooth);
  overflow: hidden;
}

html[data-theme="light"] .blog-modal {
  background: #f8f6f1;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.blog-modal.open {
  right: 0;
}

.blog-modal-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--surface-elevated);
}

html[data-theme="light"] .blog-modal-topbar {
  background: #f8f6f1;
}

.blog-modal-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.modal-font-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-font-btn:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  color: var(--accent-brand);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.3);
  color: #ef4444;
}

/* Audio Player Widget */
.blog-modal-audio {
  margin: 0 28px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.audio-play-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #c9a84e);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #090a0f;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.audio-play-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.audio-play-btn.playing { animation: audioPlaying 2s ease-in-out infinite; }

@keyframes audioPlaying {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,175,55,0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0); }
}

.audio-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.audio-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.audio-waveform {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  height: 20px;
}

.audio-bar {
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  animation: none;
}

.audio-waveform.playing .audio-bar {
  animation: audioBarWave 1s ease-in-out infinite;
  background: var(--accent-brand);
}

.audio-waveform .audio-bar:nth-child(1) { height: 40%; animation-delay: 0ms; }
.audio-waveform .audio-bar:nth-child(2) { height: 80%; animation-delay: 100ms; }
.audio-waveform .audio-bar:nth-child(3) { height: 60%; animation-delay: 200ms; }
.audio-waveform .audio-bar:nth-child(4) { height: 100%; animation-delay: 300ms; }
.audio-waveform .audio-bar:nth-child(5) { height: 50%; animation-delay: 400ms; }
.audio-waveform .audio-bar:nth-child(6) { height: 70%; animation-delay: 500ms; }
.audio-waveform .audio-bar:nth-child(7) { height: 40%; animation-delay: 600ms; }
.audio-waveform .audio-bar:nth-child(8) { height: 90%; animation-delay: 700ms; }
.audio-waveform .audio-bar:nth-child(9) { height: 55%; animation-delay: 800ms; }
.audio-waveform .audio-bar:nth-child(10) { height: 75%; animation-delay: 900ms; }

@keyframes audioBarWave {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.5); }
  50% { transform: scaleY(1); }
}

.audio-duration {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Modal Body */
.blog-modal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-modal-toc {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-toc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.modal-toc-item {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.modal-toc-item:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.modal-toc-item.active {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  color: var(--accent-brand);
}

.blog-modal-article {
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 32px 36px;
}

.blog-modal-article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-modal-article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-modal-article h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 36px 0 16px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.blog-modal-article h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
}

.blog-modal-article p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

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

.blog-modal-article em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent-brand);
}

.blog-modal-article blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-brand);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-modal-article .citation {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* CTA card within article */
.blog-modal-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.1), rgba(201,168,78,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-modal-cta-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.blog-modal-cta-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-modal-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #c9a84e);
  color: #090a0f;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-modal-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-calc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .blog-audit-scores { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .blog-modal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-modal-toc { display: none; }
  .competitor-table-header,
  .competitor-table-row { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .competitor-col-head:last-child,
  .competitor-cell:last-child { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-featured-img { min-height: 260px; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-audit-scores { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .blog-modal { width: 100vw; }
  .blog-modal-article { padding: 20px; }
  .blog-metrics-strip { gap: 20px; }
  .blog-metric-divider { display: none; }
  .competitor-table-header,
  .competitor-table-row { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .competitor-col-head:nth-child(4),
  .competitor-col-head:nth-child(5),
  .competitor-cell:nth-child(4),
  .competitor-cell:nth-child(5) { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-category-pills { gap: 8px; }
  .blog-pill { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .blog-audit-scores { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}