/*
Theme Name: Backlinkse
Theme URI: https://www.backlinkse.com
Author: Backlinkse
Author URI: https://www.backlinkse.com
Description: Custom theme for the Backlinkse link building & SEO agency site — editorial link building design system, ported from the original static build.
Version: 1.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: backlinkse
*/

/* =========================================================
   Backlinkse — Design System
   A link-building & SEO agency site.
   Tokens: ink navy / cool stone paper / anchor teal / ember amber
   Type: Fraunces (display, editorial authority) + Inter (body/UI)
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  /* ---- color ---- */
  --ink-950:#0B131C;
  --ink-900:#101B27;
  --ink-800:#182634;
  --ink-700:#243544;
  --paper-0:#FBFBF9;
  --paper-50:#F3F5F1;
  --paper-100:#EAEDE6;
  --line:#DEE1D8;
  --line-dark:#2B3A48;
  --teal-700:#0A5F62;
  --teal-600:#0D7377;
  --teal-500:#12928F;
  --teal-400:#4FBDB8;
  --teal-100:#DCF0EE;
  --amber-600:#B9722A;
  --amber-500:#D98E3B;
  --amber-100:#F7E6CC;
  --slate-700:#3A4650;
  --slate-600:#55636F;
  --slate-500:#788592;
  --red-600:#B4432E;

  /* ---- type ---- */
  --font-display:'Fraunces', ui-serif, Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* ---- scale ---- */
  --step--1: clamp(0.83rem, 0.8rem + 0.15vw, 0.9rem);
  --step-0:  clamp(1rem, 0.96rem + 0.2vw, 1.08rem);
  --step-1:  clamp(1.2rem, 1.12rem + 0.4vw, 1.4rem);
  --step-2:  clamp(1.5rem, 1.35rem + 0.75vw, 1.9rem);
  --step-3:  clamp(1.9rem, 1.65rem + 1.2vw, 2.6rem);
  --step-4:  clamp(2.4rem, 2rem + 2vw, 3.6rem);
  --step-5:  clamp(3rem, 2.4rem + 3vw, 4.8rem);

  /* ---- layout ---- */
  --maxw: 1200px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 2px rgba(11,19,28,.06), 0 8px 24px -12px rgba(11,19,28,.18);
  --shadow-pop: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(11,19,28,.35);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){ /* reserved — site uses explicit dark sections, not OS dark mode */ }

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:var(--step-0);
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--slate-700);
  background:var(--paper-0);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  color:var(--ink-950);
  line-height:1.12;
  margin:0 0 .5em;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
h1{ font-size:var(--step-5); font-weight:560; }
h2{ font-size:var(--step-4); }
h3{ font-size:var(--step-2); }
h4{ font-size:var(--step-1); font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink-950); }
p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
img,svg{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
button{ font-family:inherit; }

.container{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:24px; }
.container-narrow{ max-width:760px; margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:24px; }
.container-wide{ max-width:1360px; margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:24px; }

section{ padding:96px 0; }
@media (max-width:768px){ section{ padding:64px 0; } }

.section-dark{ background:var(--ink-950); color:var(--paper-100); }
.section-dark h2,.section-dark h3,.section-dark h4{ color:#fff; }
.section-dark p{ color:#AEB9C2; }
.section-tint{ background:var(--paper-50); }

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:.8rem;
  color:var(--teal-700); background:var(--teal-100);
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.section-dark .eyebrow{ background:rgba(79,189,184,.14); color:var(--teal-400); }
.eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--teal-500); }

.section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px; }
.section-head.center{ margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.section-head p{ font-size:var(--step-1); color:var(--slate-600); }
.section-dark .section-head p{ color:#AEB9C2; }

/* ---------------- buttons ---------------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  padding:14px 26px; border-radius:100px; font-weight:600; font-size:.98rem;
  border:1px solid transparent; cursor:pointer; transition:transform .18s var(--ease), background .18s var(--ease), border-color .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .18s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn:active{ transform:translateY(1px); }
.btn-primary{ background:var(--teal-600); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(13,115,119,.55); }
.btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--teal-700); }
.btn-amber{ background:var(--amber-500); color:var(--ink-950); box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(217,142,59,.55); }
.btn-amber:hover{ background:var(--amber-600); color:#fff; }
.btn-ghost{ background:transparent; border-color:var(--line); color:var(--ink-950); }
.btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--slate-500); }
.section-dark .btn-ghost{ border-color:var(--line-dark); color:#fff; }
.section-dark .btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--teal-400); }
.btn-block{ width:100%; }
.btn-sm{ padding:10px 18px; font-size:.88rem; }
.btn-lg{ padding:17px 32px; font-size:1.05rem; }
.btn-arrow{ transition:transform .18s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .btn-arrow{ transform:translateX(3px); }

/* ---------------- header / nav ---------------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  background:rgba(251,251,249,.86); backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding-block:16px; gap:24px; }
.logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.28rem; color:var(--ink-950); flex-shrink:0; }
.logo .mark{ width:30px; height:30px; }
.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px; }
.nav-links > li{ position:relative; }
.nav-links > li > a, .nav-btn{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:10px 14px; border-radius:8px;
  font-size:.94rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--slate-700); background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  transition:color .15s, background .15s;
}
.nav-links > li > a:hover, .nav-btn:hover{ color:var(--ink-950); background:var(--paper-100); }
.chev{ width:10px; height:10px; transition:transform .2s var(--ease); }
.has-dropdown:hover .chev{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
.dropdown{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 6px); left:0; min-width:280px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-pop); padding:10px; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(6px);
  transition:opacity .18s var(--ease), transform .18s var(--ease), visibility .18s;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown, .has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); }
.dropdown a{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:8px; }
.dropdown a:hover{ background:var(--paper-50); }
.dropdown a strong{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-950); font-weight:600; }
.dropdown a span{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--slate-500); }
.nav-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.nav-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px; padding:8px; cursor:pointer; }
.nav-toggle span{ display:block; width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--ink-950); margin:4px 0; transition:transform .2s, opacity .2s; }

@media (max-width:960px){
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn-ghost{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:block; }
  .site-header.open .nav-links{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:0;
    position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:8px 16px 16px;
  }
  .site-header.open .dropdown{ position:static; opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:none; box-shadow:none; border:none; padding-left:12px; display:none; }
  .site-header.open .has-dropdown.expanded .dropdown{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
}

/* ---------------- hero ---------------- */
.hero{ padding-top:72px; padding-bottom:72px; overflow:hidden; }
.hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
.hero h1{ margin-bottom:.4em; }
.hero .lede{ font-size:var(--step-1); color:var(--slate-600); max-width:520px; margin-bottom:34px; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:40px; }
.trust-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.trust-row .avatars{ display:flex; }
.trust-row .avatars span{
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--paper-0);
  margin-left:-10px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-500),var(--teal-700));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700;
}
.trust-row .avatars span:first-child{ margin-left:0; }
.trust-row small{ color:var(--slate-500); font-size:.85rem; }
.stars{ color:var(--amber-500); letter-spacing:2px; font-size:.85rem; }

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

/* hero constellation graphic */
.constellation{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:1/1; }
.constellation svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }
.pulse{ stroke-dasharray:9 9; animation:travel 3.2s linear infinite; }
@keyframes travel{ from{ stroke-dashoffset:180; } to{ stroke-dashoffset:0; } }
.node-pulse{ animation:pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin:center; }
@keyframes pulse{ 0%,100%{ opacity:.55; transform:scale(1);} 50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.35);} }

/* logo cloud */
.logo-cloud{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:28px; padding-block:36px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.logo-cloud span{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--slate-500); opacity:.75; }

/* ---------------- stat row ---------------- */
.stat-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:32px; }
.stat b{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:var(--step-3); color:var(--ink-950); }
.section-dark .stat b{ color:#fff; }
.stat span{ color:var(--slate-500); font-size:.9rem; }
@media (max-width:768px){ .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* ---------------- cards / grids ---------------- */
.grid-3{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; }
.grid-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:28px; }
.grid-4{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .grid-3,.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .grid-3,.grid-2,.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:32px; transition:border-color .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover{ border-color:var(--teal-400); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.card .icon{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:10px; background:var(--teal-100); color:var(--teal-700); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:20px; }
.card h3{ font-size:var(--step-1); margin-bottom:.4em; }
.card p{ color:var(--slate-600); margin-bottom:0; }
.card .link{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-top:16px; font-weight:600; color:var(--teal-700); font-size:.92rem; }

/* service tier badges */
.tier-badge{ display:inline-block; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:100px; }
.tier-foundation{ background:var(--paper-100); color:var(--slate-700); }
.tier-growth{ background:var(--teal-100); color:var(--teal-700); }
.tier-authority{ background:var(--amber-100); color:var(--amber-600); }

/* ---------------- timeline / how it works ---------------- */
.timeline{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.tl-step{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:64px 1fr; gap:24px; padding-bottom:48px; position:relative; }
.tl-step:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.tl-marker{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
.tl-num{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--ink-950); color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.tl-line{ flex:1; width:2px; background:var(--line); margin-top:8px; }
.tl-step:last-child .tl-line{ display:none; }
.tl-body h3{ margin-bottom:.3em; }
.tl-body p{ color:var(--slate-600); max-width:560px; }
.tl-meta{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.tl-meta span{ font-size:.78rem; background:var(--paper-50); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:5px 10px; border-radius:100px; color:var(--slate-600); }

/* ---------------- pricing ---------------- */
.pricing-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; align-items:stretch; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .pricing-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:440px; margin-inline:auto; } }
.price-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:36px 30px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; position:relative;
}
.price-card.featured{ border-color:var(--ink-950); background:var(--ink-950); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-12px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-pop); }
.price-card.featured h3, .price-card.featured .price-amt{ color:#fff; }
.price-card.featured p{ color:#AEB9C2; }
.price-card.featured .li-row{ color:#DCE3E8; }
.price-card.featured .btn-ghost{ border-color:var(--line-dark); color:#fff; }
.featured-tag{ position:absolute; top:-14px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); background:var(--amber-500); color:var(--ink-950); font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; padding:6px 14px; border-radius:100px; }
.price-amt{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:var(--step-4); color:var(--ink-950); margin:14px 0 4px; }
.price-amt sup{ font-size:.4em; top:-1em; }
.price-cadence{ color:var(--slate-500); font-size:.85rem; margin-bottom:24px; }
.price-card.featured .price-cadence{ color:#8CA0AC; }
.price-list{ margin:26px 0; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.li-row{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--slate-700); }
.li-row svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:3px; color:var(--teal-600); }
.price-card.featured .li-row svg{ color:var(--teal-400); }

/* ---------------- comparison table ---------------- */
.compare-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); }
.compare-table th,.compare-table td{ padding:16px 18px; text-align:left; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:.92rem; }
.compare-table th{ background:var(--paper-50); font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-950); }
.compare-table td:first-child, .compare-table th:first-child{ color:var(--slate-600); }
.compare-table tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; }
.compare-table .yes{ color:var(--teal-600); font-weight:700; }
.tbl-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; }

/* ---------------- testimonials ---------------- */
.testi-track{ display:flex; gap:24px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory; padding-bottom:12px; margin:0 -4px; scrollbar-width:none; }
.testi-track::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.testi-card{
  scroll-snap-align:start; flex:0 0 min(420px,86vw); background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:30px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px;
}
.testi-card .stars{ order:-1; }
.testi-card p{ color:var(--ink-950); font-size:1.02rem; margin:0; }
.testi-person{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top:auto; }
.testi-avatar{ width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-500),var(--ink-800)); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem; }
.testi-person b{ display:block; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-950); }
.testi-person span{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--slate-500); }
.testi-metric{ font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal-700); background:var(--teal-100); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:100px; align-self:flex-start; }
.testi-nav{ display:flex; gap:10px; justify-content:flex-end; margin-top:20px; }
.testi-nav button{ width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line); background:#fff; cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:border-color .2s, transform .2s; }
.testi-nav button:hover{ border-color:var(--teal-500); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------------- case studies ---------------- */
.case-card{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; background:#fff; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:box-shadow .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease); }
.case-card:hover{ box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.case-thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink-800),var(--ink-950)); position:relative; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; padding:20px; }
.case-thumb span{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.1rem; }
.case-thumb .tag{ position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); color:#fff; font-size:.72rem; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:100px; backdrop-filter:blur(4px); }
.case-body{ padding:26px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.case-stats{ display:flex; gap:20px; margin:16px 0; }
.case-stats div b{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--teal-700); }
.case-stats div span{ font-size:.76rem; color:var(--slate-500); }

/* ---------------- FAQ / accordion ---------------- */
.accordion-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion-item:first-child{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion-trigger{
  width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:20px;
  background:none; border:none; padding:22px 4px; text-align:left; cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--ink-950); font-weight:600;
}
.accordion-trigger .plus{ width:20px; height:20px; position:relative; flex-shrink:0; }
.accordion-trigger .plus::before,.accordion-trigger .plus::after{ content:""; position:absolute; background:var(--ink-950); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
.accordion-trigger .plus::before{ width:20px; height:2px; top:9px; left:0; }
.accordion-trigger .plus::after{ width:2px; height:20px; top:0; left:9px; }
.accordion-item.open .plus::after{ transform:rotate(90deg); opacity:0; }
.accordion-panel{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .3s var(--ease); }
.accordion-panel p{ padding:0 4px 22px; color:var(--slate-600); max-width:680px; }

/* ---------------- blog ---------------- */
.blog-card{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; background:#fff; transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s var(--ease); }
.blog-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); }
.blog-thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/10; background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--teal-100),var(--paper-100)); position:relative; }
.blog-thumb .cat{ position:absolute; bottom:12px; left:12px; background:#fff; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--teal-700); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:100px; }
.blog-body{ padding:22px; }
.blog-meta{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--slate-500); margin-bottom:10px; }
.blog-body h3{ font-size:1.12rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.blog-body p{ color:var(--slate-600); font-size:.92rem; }

/* ---------------- forms ---------------- */
.form-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
.field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.field.full{ grid-column:1/-1; }
.field label{ font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-950); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  padding:13px 15px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-family:inherit; font-size:.95rem;
  background:#fff; color:var(--ink-950); transition:border-color .18s, box-shadow .18s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--teal-500); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--teal-100); }
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:120px; }
.form-note{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--slate-500); margin-top:14px; }
.radio-cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:12px; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .radio-cards, .form-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.radio-card{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:14px; cursor:pointer; font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600; text-align:center; transition:border-color .18s, background .18s; }
.radio-card:has(input:checked){ border-color:var(--teal-600); background:var(--teal-100); color:var(--teal-700); }
.radio-card input{ display:none; }

/* ---------------- CTA banner ---------------- */
.cta-banner{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink-900),var(--ink-950));
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:64px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:40px;
  color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-banner::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:.5; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(600px 300px at 85% 20%, rgba(79,189,184,.25), transparent 70%);
}
.cta-banner h2{ color:#fff; margin-bottom:.3em; font-size:var(--step-3); }
.cta-banner p{ color:#AEB9C2; margin:0; }
.cta-banner .actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-shrink:0; flex-wrap:wrap; }
@media (max-width:800px){ .cta-banner{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; padding:44px 28px; } .cta-banner .actions{ justify-content:center; } }

/* ---------------- footer ---------------- */
.site-footer{ background:var(--ink-950); color:#AEB9C2; padding:80px 0 32px; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr repeat(4,1fr); gap:32px; margin-bottom:56px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.footer-grid h5{ color:#fff; font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.02em; margin-bottom:18px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; }
.footer-grid ul li{ margin-bottom:12px; }
.footer-grid ul a{ font-size:.88rem; color:#AEB9C2; transition:color .15s; }
.footer-grid ul a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.footer-logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.2rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:14px; }
.footer-bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark); font-size:.8rem; }
.social-row{ display:flex; gap:12px; }
.social-row a{ width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line-dark); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:border-color .15s, background .15s; }
.social-row a:hover{ border-color:var(--teal-400); background:rgba(79,189,184,.12); }
.newsletter-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:16px; }
.newsletter-row input{ flex:1; padding:11px 14px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); border:1px solid var(--line-dark); background:var(--ink-900); color:#fff; font-size:.88rem; }
.newsletter-row input:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--teal-400); }

/* ---------------- breadcrumb / page header ---------------- */
.breadcrumb{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--slate-500); margin-bottom:18px; display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; }
.breadcrumb a{ color:var(--slate-500); }
.breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--teal-700); }
.page-hero{ padding:56px 0 48px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:var(--step-4); max-width:760px; }
.page-hero .lede{ font-size:var(--step-1); color:var(--slate-600); max-width:620px; }

/* ---------------- misc ---------------- */
.divider{ height:1px; background:var(--line); border:none; margin:56px 0; }
.pill-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.pill{ font-size:.82rem; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--slate-600); }
.two-col{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .two-col{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

.badge-check{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--slate-700); margin-bottom:12px; }
.badge-check svg{ width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--teal-600); flex-shrink:0; }

/* rendered blog post body (from the admin panel's rich-text editor) */
.post-content{ color:var(--slate-700); }
.post-content h2{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; margin:1.2em 0 .4em; color:var(--ink-950); }
.post-content h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.2rem; margin:1em 0 .4em; color:var(--ink-950); }
.post-content p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
.post-content blockquote{ margin:1em 0; padding:10px 18px; border-left:3px solid var(--teal-400); color:var(--slate-600); }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol{ padding-left:22px; margin:0 0 1em; }
.post-content a{ color:var(--teal-700); text-decoration:underline; }

.numbered-list{ counter-reset:num; }
.numbered-list li{ counter-increment:num; display:flex; gap:16px; padding:20px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.numbered-list li::before{ content:counter(num); font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--teal-600); flex-shrink:0; width:32px; }
.numbered-list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }

.author-box{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; background:var(--paper-50); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:24px; margin-top:48px; }
.author-box .testi-avatar{ width:52px; height:52px; font-size:1rem; }

.skip-link{ position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; background:var(--ink-950); color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; z-index:200; }
.skip-link:focus{ left:16px; top:16px; }

:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--teal-500); outline-offset:2px; }