/* =====================================================================
   AITS design system — redesign wave #2 · 2026-09-10
   Full tokens + chrome components. Self-contained for homepage.
   CWV-safe: no LCP opacity:0 · CSS-first motion · reduced-motion OK
   HARD: Ads off · Gumroad 0 · Amazon tag smartsecureha-20 + OA when Amazon
   Brief: /workspace/sites/patches/aits-redesign-wave2-2026-09-10/REDESIGN_BRIEF.md
   APPLY: /workspace/bot-expertise/website/APPLY-2026-09-10.md
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  /* Brand — indigo consistent with AITS */
  --brand-primary: #4f46e5;
  --brand-primary-hover: #4338ca;
  --brand-secondary: #7c3aed;
  --brand-accent: #f59e0b;
  --brand-accent-hover: #d97706;
  --brand-ink: #0a0e1a;
  --brand-ink-soft: #1b1748;

  /* Surfaces */
  --bg: #f5f7fb;
  --bg-soft: #eef2f9;
  --bg-muted: #e7ecf5;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --bg-inverse: #0a0e1a;
  --border: #e2e8f0;
  --border-strong: #cbd5e1;
  --text: #0f172a;
  --text-muted: #475569;
  --text-soft: #64748b;
  --text-inverse: #f8fafc;
  --text-inverse-muted: #a5b4fc;

  /* Status */
  --success: #10b981;
  --warning: #f59e0b;
  --danger: #ef4444;
  --info: #0ea5e9;

  /* Type */
  --font-sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: "Source Serif 4", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  --fs-display: clamp(2.35rem, 1.2vw + 2rem, 3.5rem);
  --fs-h1: clamp(2.1rem, 1.1vw + 1.75rem, 3rem);
  --fs-h2: clamp(1.55rem, 0.8vw + 1.25rem, 2.15rem);
  --fs-h3: clamp(1.15rem, 0.35vw + 1.05rem, 1.4rem);
  --fs-lede: clamp(1.05rem, 0.35vw + 1rem, 1.22rem);
  --fs-body: 1.0625rem;
  --fs-sm: 0.9rem;
  --fs-xs: 0.78rem;
  --lh-tight: 1.15;
  --lh-snug: 1.35;
  --lh-body: 1.65;
  --measure: 68ch;

  /* Space — 8px rhythm */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;   /* 4 */
  --space-2: 0.5rem;    /* 8 */
  --space-3: 0.75rem;   /* 12 */
  --space-4: 1rem;      /* 16 */
  --space-5: 1.5rem;    /* 24 */
  --space-6: 2rem;      /* 32 */
  --space-7: 2.5rem;    /* 40 */
  --space-8: 3rem;      /* 48 */
  --space-9: 4rem;      /* 64 */
  --space-10: 5rem;     /* 80 */
  --section-y: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  --section-y-lg: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  --gutter: clamp(1.15rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);

  /* Layout */
  --container-xl: 1180px;
  --container-lg: 1040px;
  --container-md: 720px;
  --header-h: 72px;
  --header-h-compact: 56px;

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm: 6px;
  --r-md: 10px;
  --r-lg: 16px;
  --r-xl: 22px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 14px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 28px 56px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 18%, transparent);

  /* Motion tokens */
  --motion-distance-sm: 6px;
  --motion-distance-md: 12px;
  --motion-distance-lg: 20px;
  --motion-fast: 140ms;
  --motion-base: 240ms;
  --motion-slow: 400ms;
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-standard: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Z */
  --z-sticky: 60;
  --z-nav: 70;
  --z-skip: 100;
}

/* ---------- 2. RESET / BASE ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
img, svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--brand-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--motion-fast) var(--ease-standard); }
a:hover { color: var(--brand-primary-hover); text-decoration: underline; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, .btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
::selection { background: var(--brand-primary); color: #fff; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 0.55em;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1em; padding-left: 1.25em; }
li { margin-bottom: 0.35em; }

.lede {
  font-size: var(--fs-lede);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: var(--measure);
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
}
.kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.measure { max-width: var(--measure); }

/* ---------- 3. LAYOUT ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-xl);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.container--lg { max-width: var(--container-lg); }
.container--md { max-width: var(--container-md); }

.section {
  padding-block: var(--section-y);
}
.section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.section--inverse {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-ink) 0%, var(--brand-ink-soft) 55%, var(--brand-ink) 100%);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
}
.section--inverse h2,
.section--inverse h3 { color: var(--text-inverse); }
.section--inverse .lede,
.section--inverse p { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text-inverse) 78%, transparent); }

.section-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.section-head h2 { margin: 0; }
.section-head .section-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -48px;
  left: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-skip);
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-md) 0;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; text-decoration: none; color: #fff; }

/* Below-fold long chunks — never on hero */
.cv-auto {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: auto 480px;
}

/* ---------- 4. NAV (sticky + compact on scroll via CSS) ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  height: var(--header-h);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition:
    height var(--motion-base) var(--ease-out),
    background var(--motion-base) var(--ease-standard),
    border-color var(--motion-base) var(--ease-standard),
    box-shadow var(--motion-base) var(--ease-standard);
}
.site-header.is-compact,
.site-header:has(+ main .hero:not(:hover)) {
  /* fallback compact cue — scroll-driven below is primary */
}
.nav-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.brand:hover { color: var(--brand-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.brand-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-secondary));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.main-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.main-nav a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--motion-fast), background var(--motion-fast);
}
.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a.is-active {
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--motion-fast) var(--ease-out), background var(--motion-fast), box-shadow var(--motion-fast);
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--brand-primary-hover);
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(calc(-1 * var(--motion-distance-sm)));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
}

@supports (animation-timeline: scroll()) {
  .site-header {
    animation: aits-nav-compact linear both;
    animation-timeline: scroll(root);
    animation-range: 0px 140px;
  }
  @keyframes aits-nav-compact {
    to {
      height: var(--header-h-compact);
      border-bottom-color: var(--border);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    }
  }
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    top: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--gutter) var(--space-4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }
  .site-header.is-open .main-nav { display: block; }
  .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0.15rem; }
  .main-nav a { width: 100%; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .site-header.is-open .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin: var(--space-3) var(--gutter) var(--space-4);
  }
}

/* ---------- 5. BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-fast) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--motion-fast),
    background var(--motion-fast),
    border-color var(--motion-fast),
    color var(--motion-fast);
}
.btn-lg { min-height: 52px; padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--brand-primary-hover);
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(calc(-1 * var(--motion-distance-sm)));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-accent {
  background: var(--brand-accent);
  color: #1a1305 !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--brand-accent-hover);
  color: #1a1305 !important;
  transform: translateY(calc(-1 * var(--motion-distance-sm)));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text) !important;
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--text) !important;
  transform: translateY(calc(-1 * var(--motion-distance-sm)));
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 35%, var(--border));
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 8%, #fff);
  color: var(--brand-primary-hover) !important;
}
.btn-aff {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 0;
  background: var(--brand-accent);
  color: #1a1305 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: transform var(--motion-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--motion-fast), background var(--motion-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-aff:hover {
  background: var(--brand-accent-hover);
  color: #1a1305 !important;
  transform: translateY(calc(-1 * var(--motion-distance-sm)));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.btn-row, .hero-cta-row, .aff-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---------- 6. HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.25rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 88% -10%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-secondary) 18%, transparent), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 8% 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 12%, transparent), transparent 55%),
    var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 8%, #fff);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 22%, var(--border));
  color: var(--brand-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero-eyebrow a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-display);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 14ch;
}
.hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  margin: 1.15rem 0 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
}
.hero-stats .stat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hero-stats .stat strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 800; }

/* Comparison peek — LCP-safe (visible immediately, never opacity:0) */
.compare-peek {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transform: rotate(-0.6deg);
  transition: transform var(--motion-slow) var(--ease-out);
}
.compare-peek:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(calc(-1 * var(--motion-distance-sm))); }
.compare-peek__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 16px;
  background: var(--brand-accent);
  color: #1a1305;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}
.compare-peek__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-soft);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.compare-peek__title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.compare-peek__meta {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.compare-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr auto auto;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0 0.15rem;
}
.compare-row__rank {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-secondary);
}
.compare-row__rank.is-muted { color: var(--text-soft); }
.compare-row__name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--text);
}
.compare-row__price,
.compare-row__score {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: right;
}
.compare-row__price { color: var(--text-soft); font-weight: 600; }
.compare-bar {
  grid-column: 2 / -1;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.compare-bar > span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-secondary), #a78bfa);
}
.compare-peek__foot {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bg-soft);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
}
.compare-peek__foot span {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.compare-peek__foot a { font-weight: 700; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero h1 { max-width: none; }
  .compare-peek { transform: none; max-width: 520px; }
}

/* ---------- 7. TRUST BAND ---------- */
.trust-band {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0a0e1a 0%, #1b1748 52%, #0a0e1a 100%);
  border-block: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-secondary) 40%, transparent);
  color: #fff;
}
.trust-band .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-block: 1.5rem;
}
.trust-band .ti { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.trust-band .ti b {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1vw + 1.1rem, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
}
.trust-band .ti span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-inverse-muted);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .trust-band .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
}

/* ---------- 8. MONEY PATH / TOP-PICK ---------- */
.money-path {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 0.8fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 7%, #fff), #fff 55%);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 28%, var(--border));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.money-path__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.money-path h3 { margin: 0 0 0.4rem; }
.money-path p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 52ch;
}
.money-path__aside {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.money-path__aside .pick-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.money-path__aside .pick-why {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.disclosure-near, .oa-line {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
  max-width: 70ch;
}
.disclosure-near a { text-decoration: underline; }

.top-pick {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
}
.top-pick__card {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--motion-base);
}
.top-pick__card.is-editor {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 45%, var(--border));
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 6%, #fff);
}
.top-pick__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(calc(-1 * var(--motion-distance-sm)));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.top-pick__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.top-pick__name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.top-pick__why {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .money-path { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- 9. CARDS / TOOL GRID ---------- */
.tool-grid, .feature-grid, .compare-cards {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.tool-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
}
.feature-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
}
.tool-card, .post-card, .compare-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--motion-base),
    border-color var(--motion-base);
}
.tool-card {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.1rem;
}
.tool-card:hover, .post-card:hover, .compare-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(calc(-1 * var(--motion-distance-sm)));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: #c7d2fe;
}
.tool-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.tool-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ede9fe, #e0e7ff);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.tool-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-secondary);
}
.tool-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
}
.tool-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}
.tool-foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bg-soft);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.tool-foot .stars { color: var(--brand-accent); letter-spacing: 1px; }
.tool-foot a { font-weight: 700; }

.post-card .card-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.post-card .thumb {
  min-height: 120px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: end;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 130% at 82% 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.55), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #0a0e1a 100%);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;
}
.post-card .body { padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem 1.2rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-card .badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 10%, #fff);
  color: var(--brand-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.post-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
}
.post-card .dek {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-card .meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.featured-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--motion-base);
}
.featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(calc(-1 * var(--motion-distance-sm)));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.featured-card .card-link {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
  height: 100%;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.featured-card .thumb {
  min-height: 160px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 130% at 82% 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.6), transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #0a0e1a 100%);
}
.featured-card .body { padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem 1.4rem; }
.featured-card h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 0.5vw + 1.05rem, 1.45rem); }
.featured-card .dek {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-card .meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .featured-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Mock UI chrome for tool cards */
.mock-ui {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.mock-ui__bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mock-ui__dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #cbd5e1;
}
.mock-ui__dot:nth-child(1) { background: #f87171; }
.mock-ui__dot:nth-child(2) { background: #fbbf24; }
.mock-ui__dot:nth-child(3) { background: #34d399; }
.mock-ui__body { padding: 0.7rem 0.75rem 0.8rem; }
.mock-ui__line {
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--bg-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.mock-ui__line.w-80 { width: 80%; }
.mock-ui__line.w-60 { width: 60%; }
.mock-ui__line.w-40 { width: 40%; }
.mock-ui__pill {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 12%, #fff);
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ---------- 10. FINAL CTA / NEWSLETTER ---------- */
.final-cta-strip {
  margin: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand-primary) 9%, #fff), #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.final-cta-strip h2 { margin: 0 0 0.4rem; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 0.4vw + 1.1rem, 1.5rem); }
.final-cta-strip p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.newsletter-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1 1 220px;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  font: inherit;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text);
}
.newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .newsletter-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- 11. FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--bg-inverse);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: var(--section-y) 0 var(--space-6);
  margin-top: 0;
}
.site-footer a { color: #e2e8f0; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.site-footer h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.footer-grid ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-grid li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.footer-grid p { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 0.92rem; max-width: 36ch; }
.footer-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; max-width: none; }
.footer-build {
  margin: 0.85rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- 12. REDUCED MOTION ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  :root {
    --motion-distance-sm: 0px;
    --motion-distance-md: 0px;
    --motion-distance-lg: 0px;
    --motion-fast: 60ms;
    --motion-base: 100ms;
    --motion-slow: 120ms;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-timeline: auto !important;
    animation-range: normal !important;
  }
  .site-header { animation: none !important; }
  .btn:hover, .btn-aff:hover, .nav-cta:hover,
  .tool-card:hover, .post-card:hover, .featured-card:hover,
  .compare-card:hover, .top-pick__card:hover, .compare-peek:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}