/* ============================================================
   SPROOSE.IE — style.css
   Sage green palette. Playfair Display + DM Sans.
   To recolour: find/replace --clr-primary and --clr-accent values only.
   ============================================================ */

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

:root {
  /* Palette — Sage Green */
  --clr-primary:       #5a7a5a;   /* Sage green — main brand colour */
  --clr-primary-dk:    #3e5a3e;   /* Darker sage — hover states */
  --clr-primary-lt:    #8aab8a;   /* Lighter sage — light accents */
  --clr-primary-bg:    #f0f5f0;   /* Very pale sage — section backgrounds */
  --clr-accent:        #c8873a;   /* Warm amber — contrast accent */
  --clr-accent-lt:     #f5e6d0;   /* Pale amber — accent backgrounds */

  /* Neutral */
  --clr-white:         #ffffff;
  --clr-off-white:     #fafaf8;
  --clr-grey-50:       #f7f7f5;
  --clr-grey-100:      #edede9;
  --clr-grey-200:      #d9d9d3;
  --clr-grey-400:      #9a9a90;
  --clr-grey-600:      #5f5f58;
  --clr-text:          #1e1e1a;
  --clr-text-light:    #4a4a44;
  --clr-text-muted:    #7a7a72;

  /* Semantic */
  --clr-hero-overlay:  rgba(20, 32, 20, 0.54);
  --clr-link:          var(--clr-primary);
  --clr-link-hover:    var(--clr-primary-dk);

  /* Typography */
  --ff-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --ff-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --fs-xs:   0.75rem;
  --fs-sm:   0.875rem;
  --fs-base: 1rem;
  --fs-md:   1.125rem;
  --fs-lg:   1.25rem;
  --fs-xl:   1.5rem;
  --fs-2xl:  1.875rem;
  --fs-3xl:  2.25rem;
  --fs-4xl:  2.75rem;
  --fs-5xl:  3.5rem;

  /* Spacing */
  --sp-1: 0.25rem;
  --sp-2: 0.5rem;
  --sp-3: 0.75rem;
  --sp-4: 1rem;
  --sp-5: 1.25rem;
  --sp-6: 1.5rem;
  --sp-8: 2rem;
  --sp-10: 2.5rem;
  --sp-12: 3rem;
  --sp-16: 4rem;
  --sp-20: 5rem;
  --sp-24: 6rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-pad: 1.25rem;
  --radius:        0.5rem;
  --radius-lg:     1rem;
  --shadow-sm:     0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md:     0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-lg:     0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);

  /* Transitions */
  --tr-fast:   150ms ease;
  --tr-mid:    250ms ease;
  --tr-slow:   400ms ease;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--sp-16) 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(var(--fs-3xl), 5vw, var(--fs-5xl)); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(var(--fs-2xl), 3vw, var(--fs-4xl)); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(var(--fs-xl), 2.5vw, var(--fs-2xl)); }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-lg); }

p { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a { color: var(--clr-link); text-decoration: underline; transition: color var(--tr-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--clr-link-hover); }

strong { font-weight: 600; }
em { font-style: italic; }

ul, ol { padding-left: var(--sp-6); }
li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }

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

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.eyebrow--light { color: var(--clr-primary-lt); }

.accent { color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--tr-fast), color var(--tr-fast), border-color var(--tr-fast), transform var(--tr-fast), box-shadow var(--tr-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-dk); border-color: var(--clr-primary-dk); color: var(--clr-white); }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-white); }

.btn-hero-primary {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover { background: var(--clr-white); color: var(--clr-primary); border-color: var(--clr-white); }

.btn-hero-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover { background: var(--clr-white); color: var(--clr-primary); border-color: var(--clr-white); }

.btn-nl {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
}
.btn-nl:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-dk); border-color: var(--clr-primary-dk); color: var(--clr-white); }

.btn--full { width: 100%; }


/* ============================================================
   TAGS
   ============================================================ */
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: background var(--tr-fast), color var(--tr-fast);
}
.tag:hover { background: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-white); }


/* ============================================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ============================================================ */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}
.breadcrumb li + li::before { content: '›'; margin-right: 0.25rem; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--clr-text-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }


/* ============================================================
   SITE HEADER / NAV
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
  transition: box-shadow var(--tr-mid);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
}

.nav-logo { text-decoration: none; }
.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.nav-logo-dot { color: var(--clr-primary); }

.nav-menu { display: flex; }

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.nav-list > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: color var(--tr-fast), background var(--tr-fast);
}
.nav-list > li > a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); background: var(--clr-primary-bg); }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-has-dropdown { position: relative; }

.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--tr-fast);
}
.nav-has-dropdown.is-open .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 0;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
  list-style: none;
  z-index: 100;
}
.nav-has-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown { display: block; }

.nav-dropdown li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast), background var(--tr-fast);
}
.nav-dropdown li a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); background: var(--clr-primary-bg); }

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--tr-mid), opacity var(--tr-mid);
}
.nav-hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-hamburger.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }


/* ============================================================
   PAGE BANNER (shared non-homepage banner)
   ============================================================ */
.page-banner {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 180px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--clr-hero-overlay);
}
.page-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-banner-title {
  font-size: clamp(var(--fs-2xl), 4vw, var(--fs-4xl));
  color: var(--clr-white);
}


/* ============================================================
   HERO — homepage full-bleed
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,28,15,0.72) 0%, rgba(30,50,30,0.55) 60%, rgba(15,28,15,0.45) 100%);
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: var(--sp-20) 0;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.hero-eyebrow { color: var(--clr-primary-lt); }
.hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(var(--fs-4xl), 5.5vw, 4.25rem);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-heading em { color: var(--clr-primary-lt); font-style: italic; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(var(--fs-base), 1.5vw, var(--fs-lg));
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
}
.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
}
.hero-trust-item {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ============================================================
   SECTION INTRO
   ============================================================ */
.section-intro {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-12);
  text-align: center;
}
.section-intro .eyebrow { display: block; }
.section-intro h2 { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.section-intro p { color: var(--clr-text-light); font-size: var(--fs-md); }

.section-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--sp-12);
}


/* ============================================================
   WHAT WE DO — pillar cards
   ============================================================ */
.what-we-do { background: var(--clr-primary-bg); }

.pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-6);
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--tr-mid), box-shadow var(--tr-mid);
}
.pillar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.pillar-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
}
.pillar-card-title { font-size: var(--fs-lg); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.pillar-card-text { color: var(--clr-text-light); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.pillar-card-link {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.pillar-card-link:hover { color: var(--clr-primary-dk); text-decoration: underline; }


/* ============================================================
   POST CARDS — 3-column feature row
   ============================================================ */
.popular-posts { background: var(--clr-grey-50); }

.popular-posts-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: end;
  gap: var(--sp-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-10);
}
.popular-posts-header-left .eyebrow { display: block; }
.popular-posts-header-left h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.popular-posts-header-right { color: var(--clr-text-light); font-size: var(--fs-md); }

.post-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-6);
}

.post-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--tr-mid), box-shadow var(--tr-mid);
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.post-card-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
.post-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--tr-slow);
}
.post-card:hover .post-card-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.post-card-body {
  padding: var(--sp-5);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

.post-card-cat {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.post-card-cat:hover { color: var(--clr-primary-dk); }

.post-card-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}
.post-card-title a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--clr-text); }
.post-card-title a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }

.post-card-excerpt { color: var(--clr-text-light); font-size: var(--fs-sm); flex: 1; }

.post-card-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2); }

.post-card-footer { padding: var(--sp-5); padding-top: 0; }

.post-card-link {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.post-card-link:hover { color: var(--clr-primary-dk); text-decoration: underline; }

.post-card-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}
.post-card-date { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); }


/* ============================================================
   BLOG GRID — tb-grid (homepage all guides)
   ============================================================ */
.blog-preview { background: var(--clr-white); }

.tb-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-6); margin-bottom: var(--sp-6); }
.tb-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.tb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

.tb-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--tr-mid), box-shadow var(--tr-mid);
}
.tb-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.tb-card-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.tb-card-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--tr-slow); }
.tb-card:hover .tb-card-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.tb-card-body { padding: var(--sp-5); flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.tb-card-cat {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.tb-card-title { font-size: var(--fs-md); line-height: 1.35; flex: 1; }
.tb-card-title a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--clr-text); }
.tb-card-title a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.tb-card-excerpt { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--clr-text-light); }
.tb-card-footer { padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100); }
.tb-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.tb-card-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.tb-card-link:hover { color: var(--clr-primary-dk); }


/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER BAND
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter-band {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  padding: var(--sp-16) 0;
}
.newsletter-band-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-12);
  align-items: center;
}
.newsletter-band-heading {
  font-size: clamp(var(--fs-2xl), 2.5vw, var(--fs-3xl));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.newsletter-band-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: var(--fs-md); }
.newsletter-fields {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.nl-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-fast);
}
.nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.nl-input:focus { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.nl-privacy { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.nl-privacy a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }


/* ============================================================
   BLOG INDEX (guides.php)
   ============================================================ */
.blog-index-hero {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  padding: var(--sp-12) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
}
.blog-index-hero-inner .breadcrumb { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.blog-index-heading { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.blog-index-sub { font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--clr-text-light); max-width: 600px; }

.blog-index-body { background: var(--clr-white); }

/* Filter bar */
.blog-filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-10);
}
.blog-filter-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-grey-200);
  border-radius: 2rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--tr-fast);
}
.blog-filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-primary); }
.blog-filter-btn.is-active { background: var(--clr-primary); border-color: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-white); }

/* Masonry grid */
.blog-masonry {
  columns: 2;
  column-gap: var(--sp-6);
}

.blog-masonry-card {
  break-inside: avoid;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--tr-mid), box-shadow var(--tr-mid);
}
.blog-masonry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.bmc-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
.bmc-img-wrap--tall { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.bmc-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--tr-slow); }
.blog-masonry-card:hover .bmc-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.bmc-img-link { display: block; }

.bmc-body { padding: var(--sp-5); flex: 1; }
.bmc-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.bmc-title { font-size: var(--fs-md); line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.bmc-title a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--clr-text); }
.bmc-title a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.bmc-excerpt { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--clr-text-light); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.bmc-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.bmc-date { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.bmc-link { font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.bmc-link:hover { color: var(--clr-primary-dk); }


/* ============================================================
   POST LAYOUT (article pages)
   ============================================================ */
.post-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.post-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,28,15,0.72) 0%, rgba(30,50,30,0.50) 100%);
}
.post-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: var(--sp-16) 0 var(--sp-12);
  max-width: 760px;
}
.post-hero-eyebrow { color: var(--clr-primary-lt); }
.post-hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(var(--fs-2xl), 4vw, var(--fs-4xl));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}
.post-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.post-breadcrumb-bar {
  background: var(--clr-grey-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
  padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
}

.post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: var(--sp-12);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Article content */
.post-content { max-width: 100%; }

.post-lead {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.post-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(var(--fs-xl), 2.5vw, var(--fs-3xl));
  margin-top: var(--sp-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.post-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-top: var(--sp-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.post-content p { color: var(--clr-text-light); }

.post-figure {
  margin: var(--sp-8) 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-figure img { width: 100%; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.post-figure figcaption {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--sp-2);
  font-style: italic;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-2);
}

.post-blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-8);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin: var(--sp-8) 0;
}

.post-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--sp-4) 0 var(--sp-6);
}
.post-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}
.post-checklist li::before {
  content: '✗';
  color: #c0392b;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.post-cta-inline {
  background: var(--clr-accent-lt);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-8);
  margin: var(--sp-8) 0;
}
.post-cta-inline p { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }

.post-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin: var(--sp-8) 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   REVIEW TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.review-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: var(--sp-6) 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.review-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  background: var(--clr-white);
}
.review-table thead th {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.review-table tbody tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100); }
.review-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.review-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-bg); }
.review-table tbody td {
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  vertical-align: top;
}
/* Dark header variant — deep charcoal head with white text */
.review-table--dark-head thead th {
  background: var(--clr-text);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq-header { margin-bottom: var(--sp-6); }
.faq-header .eyebrow { display: block; }
.faq-header h2 { margin-top: var(--sp-2); }

.faq-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100); }

.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100); }

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--sp-5) 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.4;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background var(--tr-fast), color var(--tr-fast);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon { background: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-white); }
.faq-answer { padding: 0 0 var(--sp-5); }
.faq-answer p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--clr-text-light); }


/* ============================================================
   AUTHOR BIO
   ============================================================ */
.author-bio {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: var(--sp-8) 0;
}
.author-bio-img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--clr-primary-lt);
}
.author-bio-name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.author-bio-desc { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--clr-text-light); }


/* ============================================================
   RELATED POSTS
   ============================================================ */
.related-posts { margin-top: var(--sp-10); }
.related-posts-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
}
.related-posts-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-5); }


/* ============================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ============================================================ */
.post-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--clr-grey-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
}
.sidebar-widget--highlight {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary-lt);
}
.sidebar-widget--cta { background: transparent; border: none; padding: 0; }

.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-grey-200);
}
.sidebar-widget--highlight .sidebar-widget-title { border-color: var(--clr-primary-lt); }

.sidebar-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sidebar-links li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-200);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.sidebar-links li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-links a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}
.sidebar-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.sidebar-widget-text { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--clr-text-light); line-height: 1.6; }
.sidebar-widget-text a { color: var(--clr-primary); }


/* ============================================================
   ABOUT / CONTACT / POLICY PAGES
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  padding: var(--sp-16) 0 var(--sp-12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
}
.page-hero .eyebrow { display: block; }
.page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.page-hero-sub { font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--clr-text-light); }

.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: var(--sp-12); align-items: start; }
.about-content h2 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); margin: var(--sp-8) 0 var(--sp-4); }
.about-content p { color: var(--clr-text-light); }
.about-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 88px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-5); }

.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: var(--sp-12); align-items: start; }
.contact-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 88px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-5); }

.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-5); }
.form-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.form-row label { font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text); }
.form-row input,
.form-row select,
.form-row textarea {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  transition: border-color var(--tr-fast);
  outline: none;
}
.form-row input:focus,
.form-row select:focus,
.form-row textarea:focus { border-color: var(--clr-primary); }
.form-note { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-top: var(--sp-2); }

.policy-content { max-width: 760px; }
.policy-content h2 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); margin: var(--sp-8) 0 var(--sp-4); }
.policy-content p, .policy-content li { color: var(--clr-text-light); }

.error-page { text-align: center; padding: var(--sp-24) 0; }
.error-code { display: block; font-size: 6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-grey-200); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.error-page h1 { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.error-page p { color: var(--clr-text-light); margin-bottom: var(--sp-8); }
.error-page-links { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: var(--sp-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }


/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--clr-text);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-12);
  padding-top: var(--sp-16);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-4); }
.footer-logo { text-decoration: none; }
.footer-logo .nav-logo-text { color: var(--clr-white); }
.footer-tagline { font-size: var(--fs-sm); line-height: 1.65; }

.footer-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-6);
}

.footer-col-heading {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.footer-col ul a {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--tr-fast);
}
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary-lt); }

.footer-bottom { padding: var(--sp-6) 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.footer-copy { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.footer-disclaimer { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); max-width: 560px; }
.footer-disclaimer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }


/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */

/* Tablet: ≤1024px */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .post-cards-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; gap: var(--sp-8); }
  .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .newsletter-band-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-8); }
  .about-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-sidebar, .contact-sidebar { position: static; }
}

/* Tablet narrow: ≤768px */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --container-pad: 1rem; }

  .nav-list { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }

  .nav-menu.is-open .nav-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0 0 0 auto;
    width: 80vw;
    max-width: 320px;
    background: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 5rem var(--sp-6) var(--sp-8);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    gap: 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-menu.is-open .nav-list > li > a {
    padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .nav-dropdown {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 var(--sp-4);
    background: var(--clr-grey-50);
  }

  .hero { min-height: 70vh; }
  .hero-heading { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); }

  .pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .popular-posts-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-cards-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .tb-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .blog-masonry { columns: 1; }

  .post-hero-heading { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }

  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-sidebar { display: none; }

  .related-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; }

  .newsletter-fields { flex-direction: column; }
  .nl-input { min-width: 100%; }
}

/* Mobile: ≤480px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  h1 { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); }
  h2 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }
  .hero-heading { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-trust { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); }
  .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-filter { gap: var(--sp-2); }
  .blog-filter-btn { font-size: var(--fs-xs); padding: 0.4rem 0.875rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SPROOSE — homepage section
   ============================================================ */
.about-sproose { background: var(--clr-white); }

.about-sproose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: var(--sp-16);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-sproose-content .eyebrow { display: block; }
.about-sproose-content h2 { margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.about-sproose-content p { color: var(--clr-text-light); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }

.about-sproose-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-top: var(--sp-8);
}
.about-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5);
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.about-badge strong {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.about-badge span {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

.about-sproose-aside {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
}
.about-sproose-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-5) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  text-align: center;
}
.about-sproose-stat:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.about-sproose-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-5xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-sproose-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: var(--sp-2);
}
.about-sproose-aside .btn-outline {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.about-sproose-aside .btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* Homepage FAQ */
.homepage-faq-list {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: var(--sp-6) auto 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-sproose-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-sproose-aside { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-around; }
  .about-sproose-stat { border-bottom: none; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-6); }
  .about-sproose-stat:last-of-type { border-right: none; }
}


/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE NEWSLETTER (inline mid-article include)
   ============================================================ */
.article-newsletter {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-primary-lt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  margin: var(--sp-10) 0;
}
.article-newsletter-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
}
.article-newsletter-icon {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.article-newsletter-eyebrow {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.article-newsletter-heading {
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.article-newsletter-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.article-newsletter-fields {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}
.article-newsletter-field { flex: 1; min-width: 160px; }
.article-newsletter-field input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-grey-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-fast);
}
.article-newsletter-field input:focus { border-color: var(--clr-primary); }
.article-newsletter-btn { white-space: nowrap; }
.article-newsletter-note {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: var(--sp-2);
}
.article-newsletter-note a { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   SIDEBAR NEWSLETTER
   ============================================================ */
.sidebar-widget--newsletter {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.sidebar-widget--newsletter .sidebar-widget-title { color: var(--clr-white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.sidebar-widget--newsletter .sidebar-widget-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.sidebar-nl-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.sidebar-nl-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--tr-fast);
}
.sidebar-nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.sidebar-nl-input:focus { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.sidebar-nl-note {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  text-align: center;
}
.sidebar-widget--newsletter .btn-primary {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-white);
}
.sidebar-widget--newsletter .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
}


/* ============================================================
   POST REFERENCES
   ============================================================ */
.post-references {
  margin-top: var(--sp-10);
  padding-top: var(--sp-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-grey-100);
}
.post-references-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}
.post-references-list {
  padding-left: var(--sp-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}
.post-references-list li {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.post-references-list em { font-style: italic; }
.post-references-list a {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-left: var(--sp-2);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.post-references-list a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); text-decoration: underline; }


/* Print */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .post-sidebar, .newsletter-band, .related-posts { display: none; }
  .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; }
}