/* ============================================
   AELC EUROPEAN DATING - Design System
   Refined Romantic Realism Aesthetic
   Mobile-first responsive methodology
   ============================================ */

/* ============================================
   OVERFLOW PREVENTION - Safety Net
   ============================================ */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

img, video, iframe, embed, object, svg {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

[class*="grid"] > *,
[class*="flex"] > * {
    min-width: 0;
}

pre, code, .code-block, [class*="code"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.table-wrapper,
[class*="table-"] {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

p, li, td, th {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

input, textarea, select {
    max-width: 100%;
}

section {
    overflow: clip;
}

/* ============================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================ */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", "Source Sans Pro", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--foreground);
    background-color: var(--background);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    transition: background-color 400ms ease, color 400ms ease;
}

/* ============================================
   SKIP LINK - Accessibility
   ============================================ */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 16px;
    z-index: 10000;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
}
.skip-link:focus {
    top: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   TYPOGRAPHY - Playfair Display headings,
   Source Sans 3 body text
   ============================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    color: var(--foreground);
    margin-top: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 2.5vw + 0.75rem, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.3125rem, 1.5vw + 0.75rem, 1.625rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

p {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 75ch;
}

a {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 200ms ease;
}
a:hover {
    color: var(--ring);
}

strong {
    font-weight: 600;
}

blockquote {
    margin: 32px 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    background: var(--card);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--card-foreground);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}
blockquote p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   GOLD DIVIDER - Signature visual motif
   Art nouveau-inspired accent line
   ============================================ */
.gold-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}
.gold-divider--center {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.gold-divider--light {
    background: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.gold-divider--wide {
    width: 80px;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION EYEBROW - Small uppercase label
   ============================================ */
.section-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADING - Consistent heading style
   ============================================ */
.section-heading {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--foreground);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ============================================
   LAYOUT - Container and section spacing
   Max-width 1140px, 96px desktop / 56px mobile
   ============================================ */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

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

.container--legal {
    max-width: 840px;
}

.section-spacing {
    padding-top: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 24px;
        padding-right: 24px;
    }
    .section-spacing {
        padding-top: 96px;
        padding-bottom: 96px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HEADER - Sticky frosted glass effect
   z-index: 1000
   ============================================ */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(253, 248, 240, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: background-color 400ms ease, border-color 400ms ease;
}
.dark .site-header {
    background: rgba(21, 28, 46, 0.92);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.dark .site-header.is-scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 16px;
    height: 64px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .header-inner {
        padding: 0 24px;
        height: 72px;
    }
}

/* Logo */
.logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
}
.logo-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.logo-text {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: color 400ms ease;
}
.dark .logo-text {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.main-nav {
    display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .main-nav {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        flex: 1;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--foreground);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: color 200ms ease, background-color 200ms ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    background: rgba(184, 148, 62, 0.08);
}

.dropdown-chevron {
    transition: transform 200ms ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    padding-top: 8px;
    z-index: 999;
}

.has-dropdown.is-open > .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    animation: dropdownFadeIn 200ms ease forwards;
}

.has-dropdown.is-open > .dropdown-trigger .dropdown-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

@keyframes dropdownFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
}

.dropdown-inner {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    padding: 20px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 48px);
}

.dark .dropdown-inner {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Mega dropdown for European Dating */
.mega-dropdown .dropdown-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    min-width: 680px;
}

/* Blog dropdown */
.blog-dropdown .dropdown-inner {
    min-width: 280px;
}

.dropdown-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.dropdown-heading {
    display: block;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--secondary);
    padding: 6px 10px 4px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mt-sm {
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.dropdown-col a {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--foreground);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: background-color 150ms ease, color 150ms ease;
}
.dropdown-col a:hover {
    background: rgba(184, 148, 62, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Header Actions */
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
}

/* Theme Toggle */
.theme-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--foreground);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
    padding: 0;
}
.theme-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(184, 148, 62, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.icon-moon { display: none; }
.dark .icon-sun { display: none; }
.dark .icon-moon { display: block; }

/* Register Button (Header) */
.btn-register-header {
    display: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-register-header:hover {
    background: #a07e2e;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .btn-register-header {
        display: inline-flex;
    }
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle - Hamburger */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 10px;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger-line {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--foreground);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 300ms ease, opacity 200ms ease, background-color 400ms ease;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION OVERLAY
   Full-screen menu for mobile/tablet
   ============================================ */
.main-nav.is-open {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: var(--background);
    z-index: 999;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 80px 20px 32px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    animation: mobileNavSlideIn 250ms ease forwards;
}

@keyframes mobileNavSlideIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-12px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.main-nav.is-open .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.main-nav.is-open .nav-link {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 17px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.main-nav.is-open .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    padding-top: 0;
    display: none;
}

.main-nav.is-open .has-dropdown.is-open > .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    animation: none;
}

.main-nav.is-open .dropdown-inner {
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 8px 0 8px 16px;
    background: transparent;
}

.main-nav.is-open .mega-dropdown .dropdown-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    min-width: auto;
}

.main-nav.is-open .blog-dropdown .dropdown-inner {
    min-width: auto;
}

.main-nav.is-open .dropdown-col a {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.main-nav.is-open .dropdown-heading {
    padding: 12px 12px 4px;
}

/* Mobile register button in overlay */
.main-nav.is-open::after {
    content: none;
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTIONS - Full-bleed with overlays
   Ken Burns zoom on background
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 75vh;
    padding: 100px 20px 60px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero--short {
    min-height: 50vh;
}

.hero--blog {
    min-height: 60vh;
}

.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero__bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    animation: kenBurns 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes kenBurns {
    from { transform: scale(1); }
    to   { transform: scale(1.06); }
}

.hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.7) 0%, rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.85) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 760px;
}

.hero__title {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw + 0.5rem, 3rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero__subtitle {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw + 0.5rem, 1.25rem);
    color: rgba(253, 248, 240, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero .gold-divider {
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

.hero__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
    min-height: 48px;
}
.hero__cta:hover {
    background: #a07e2e;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Blog hero meta */
.hero__meta {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(253, 248, 240, 0.65);
    margin-top: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 120px 24px 80px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   TRUST BAR - Horizontal trust indicators
   ============================================ */
.trust-bar {
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--background);
}
.trust-bar__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-bar__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--foreground);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-bar__icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .trust-bar__inner {
        gap: 48px;
    }
    .trust-bar__item {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   PROFILE CARD GRID - 4x2 desktop, 2 tablet, 1 mobile
   ============================================ */
.profile-grid-section {
    padding: 56px 0;
    background: var(--background);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .profile-grid-section {
        padding: 96px 0;
    }
}

.profile-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .profile-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .profile-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.profile-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease, border-color 300ms ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.profile-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.profile-card__image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--muted);
}

.profile-card__photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.profile-card__status {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.profile-card__status::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; }
}

.profile-card__info {
    padding: 20px 24px 8px;
    flex: 1;
}

.profile-card__name {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--card-foreground);
}

.profile-card__details {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.profile-card__btn {
    display: block;
    margin: 12px 24px 24px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
    background: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.profile-card__btn:hover {
    background: #243660;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.3);
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
}
.dark .profile-card__btn {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
}
.dark .profile-card__btn:hover {
    background: #c09a3a;
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ ACCORDION - Expandable Q&A
   Single item open at a time
   ============================================ */
.faq-section {
    padding: 56px 0;
    background: var(--background);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .faq-section {
        padding: 96px 0;
    }
}

.faq-accordion {
    margin-top: 24px;
}

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

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 16px;
    min-height: 48px;
}

.faq-question__text {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--foreground);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-question__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--secondary);
    transition: transform 200ms ease;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-question__icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 250ms ease;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer {
    max-height: 600px;
}

.faq-answer__inner {
    padding: 0 0 20px 20px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.faq-answer__inner p {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--foreground);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.faq-answer__inner p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA BANNER - Full-bleed conversion section
   Gradient background, centered content
   ============================================ */
.cta-banner {
    padding: 48px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b2a4a 0%, #263a5e 100%);
    text-align: center;
}

.dark .cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8943e 0%, #8a6d2a 100%);
}

.cta-banner__inner {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-banner__heading {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 3vw + 0.5rem, 2.25rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.dark .cta-banner__heading {
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
}

.cta-banner__subtitle {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(253, 248, 240, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.dark .cta-banner__subtitle {
    color: rgba(21, 28, 46, 0.75);
}

.cta-banner__btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
    min-height: 48px;
}
.cta-banner__btn:hover {
    background: #a07e2e;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.dark .cta-banner__btn {
    background: var(--primary-foreground);
    color: var(--primary);
}
.dark .cta-banner__btn:hover {
    background: #e8dcc8;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .cta-banner {
        padding: 80px 24px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   CONTENT BLOCKS - Two-column, lists, tables
   ============================================ */
.content-section {
    padding: 56px 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .content-section {
        padding: 96px 0;
    }
}

.two-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .two-col {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 48px;
    }
}

.two-col--reverse {
    direction: ltr;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .two-col--reverse {
        direction: rtl;
    }
    .two-col--reverse > * {
        direction: ltr;
    }
}

/* Content image styling */
.content-image {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.content-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Float images for inline content */
.float-image {
    float: none;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .float-image--right {
        float: right;
        margin: 0 0 24px 32px;
        max-width: 380px;
    }
    .float-image--left {
        float: left;
        margin: 0 32px 24px 0;
        max-width: 380px;
    }
}

/* Gold bulleted list */
.gold-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}
.gold-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.gold-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Numbered gold list */
.gold-numbered-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    counter-reset: gold-counter;
}
.gold-numbered-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    counter-increment: gold-counter;
}
.gold-numbered-list li::before {
    content: counter(gold-counter);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Styled tables */
.styled-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 24px 0;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
}
.styled-table thead {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
}
.styled-table th {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.styled-table td {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.styled-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: rgba(200, 194, 184, 0.1);
}
.styled-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(184, 148, 62, 0.06);
}

/* Responsive table wrapper */
.table-responsive {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    margin: 24px 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.table-responsive .styled-table {
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ============================================
   CARDS - Feature cards, value cards
   ============================================ */
.card {
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: box-shadow 300ms ease, transform 300ms ease;
}
.card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.card--accent-top {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}

.card--accent-rose {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

/* Cards grid */
.cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cards-grid--2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
    .cards-grid--3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .cards-grid--3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
    .cards-grid--4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.card__icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.card__title {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card__text {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS - 3-step process
   ============================================ */
.steps-section {
    padding: 56px 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .steps-section {
        padding: 96px 0;
    }
}

.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

.step-card {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.step-card__number {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.dark .step-card__number {
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
}

.step-card__title {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step-card__text {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Connecting line on desktop */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .step-card:not(:last-child)::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 28px;
        right: -12px;
        width: calc(100% - 56px);
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--secondary);
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: translateX(50%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   STATS BAR - Large numbers with labels
   ============================================ */
.stats-bar {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: var(--background);
}
.stats-bar__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .stats-bar__inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}
.stat-item__number {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw + 1rem, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    display: block;
}
.stat-item__label {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================
   SUCCESS STORY CARDS - Testimonials
   ============================================ */
.story-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.story-card__quote {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--card-foreground);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.story-card__quote::before {
    content: "\201C";
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -0.3em;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.story-card__couple {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--foreground);
}
.story-card__detail {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG/ARTICLE - Narrow reading column
   ============================================ */
.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
}

.article-meta__avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-meta__author {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--foreground);
}

.article-body {
    max-width: 75ch;
}
.article-body h2 {
    margin-top: 48px;
}
.article-body h3 {
    margin-top: 32px;
}
.article-body img {
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}

/* Pull quote for articles */
.pull-quote {
    margin: 32px 0;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}
.pull-quote p {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--card-foreground);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   NATIONALITY GRID - 28 country cards
   ============================================ */
.nationality-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .nationality-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .nationality-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .nationality-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.nationality-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--foreground);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease, transform 300ms ease;
}
.nationality-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--foreground);
}

.nationality-card__flag {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nationality-card__name {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================
   MEMBERSHIP TABLE - Pricing tiers
   ============================================ */
.membership-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
}
.membership-table th {
    padding: 16px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.membership-table td {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 15px;
}
.membership-table td:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.membership-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(184, 148, 62, 0.06);
}
.check-yes {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
}
.check-no {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 18px;
}

/* ============================================
   PHOTO GALLERY - Masonry-style grid
   ============================================ */
.photo-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .photo-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .photo-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.photo-gallery__item {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 300ms ease;
}
.photo-gallery__item:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}
.photo-gallery__item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================
   DO / DON'T LISTS - Profile tips
   ============================================ */
.do-dont-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .do-dont-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.do-list, .dont-list {
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.do-list {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}
.dont-list {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.do-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: 8px;
}
.dont-list li::before {
    content: "✗";
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.do-list ul, .dont-list ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.do-list li, .dont-list li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================
   RED FLAGS CHECKLIST - Safety content
   ============================================ */
.red-flags {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    margin: 24px 0;
}
.red-flags ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.red-flags li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.red-flags li::before {
    content: "⚠";
    margin-right: 10px;
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* ============================================
   LEGAL PAGE - Clean professional layout
   ============================================ */
.legal-header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 20px 48px;
    background: var(--background);
}
.legal-header .gold-divider {
    margin: 16px auto 12px;
}
.legal-header__date {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    margin: 0;
}

.legal-content {
    padding: 0 0 56px;
}
.legal-content h2 {
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.legal-content h3 {
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.legal-content ol, .legal-content ul {
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.legal-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-box {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

/* ============================================
   TRUST BADGES (Footer)
   ============================================ */
.trust-badge-mini {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER - Four columns, collapsing accordion
   ============================================ */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
    padding: 56px 0 0;
    transition: background-color 400ms ease;
}

.dark .site-footer {
    background: #0e1420;
}

.footer-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-inner {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
}

.footer-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-logo-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.footer-logo-text {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(253, 248, 240, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    max-width: 300px;
}
.dark .footer-tagline {
    color: rgba(245, 237, 216, 0.65);
}

.footer-heading {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-links a {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(253, 248, 240, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 200ms ease;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}
.dark .footer-links a {
    color: rgba(245, 237, 216, 0.65);
}

.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(253, 248, 240, 0.15);
    text-align: center;
}

.copyright {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(253, 248, 240, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.dark .copyright {
    color: rgba(245, 237, 216, 0.5);
}

.footer-disclaimer {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(253, 248, 240, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.dark .footer-disclaimer {
    color: rgba(245, 237, 216, 0.35);
}

/* ============================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS - Fade in + slide up
   Elements start hidden, JS reveals on scroll
   ============================================ */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays for sibling elements */
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 500ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 600ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 700ms; }

/* ============================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================ */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-sm { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-lg { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.mt-lg { margin-top: 48px; }
.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;
}

/* Clearfix for float images */
.clearfix::after {
    content: "";
    display: table;
    clear: both;
}

/* ============================================
   COMPARISON TABLE - Side-by-side
   ============================================ */
.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
}
.comparison-table th {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 15px;
    vertical-align: top;
}
.comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: rgba(200, 194, 184, 0.08);
}

/* ============================================
   INLINE STAT BOX - Pull-quote statistics
   ============================================ */
.stat-box {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    margin: 16px 0;
}
.stat-box__number {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
}
.stat-box__label {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ============================================
   VERIFICATION STEPS - Timeline layout
   ============================================ */
.verification-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .verification-steps {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

.verification-step {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.verification-step__icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.verification-step__title {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.verification-step__text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   REGION CARDS - Three-column cultural comparison
   ============================================ */
.region-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .region-cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.region-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    text-align: center;
}

.region-card__flag {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.region-card__title {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.region-card__text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   EMERGENCY / RESOURCE BOX
   ============================================ */
.resource-box {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}
.resource-box ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.resource-box li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
}
.resource-box li::before {
    content: "🛡";
    margin-right: 8px;
}

/* ============================================
   SAFETY TIPS - Numbered tip items
   ============================================ */
.safety-tips-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.safety-tip-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    transition: box-shadow 300ms ease, transform 300ms ease;
}

.safety-tip-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.safety-tip-icon {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.safety-tip-content h3 {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    margin-top: 0;
    color: var(--foreground);
}

.safety-tip-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-width: none;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
    .safety-tip-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .safety-tip-icon {
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   BREADCRUMB (optional)
   ============================================ */
.breadcrumb {
    padding: 12px 0;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}
.breadcrumb__separator {
    margin: 0 8px;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* Ensure tables don't break mobile */
    .styled-table,
    .comparison-table,
    .membership-table {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .styled-table th,
    .styled-table td,
    .comparison-table th,
    .comparison-table td,
    .membership-table th,
    .membership-table td {
        padding: 10px 12px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - Section-specific refinements
   ============================================ */
.homepage-nationalities-text h3 {
    margin-top: 40px;
    color: var(--foreground);
}

.homepage-nationalities-text h3:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT PAGE - Mission, Story, Values
   ============================================ */
.about-hero {
    min-height: 45vh;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-hero {
        min-height: 50vh;
    }
}

.about-pullquote {
    margin: 32px auto;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    max-width: 640px;
    text-align: left;
}

.about-pullquote p {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw + 0.5rem, 1.35rem);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--card-foreground);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-width: none;
}

.about-pullquote p::before {
    content: "";
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -0.2em;
    margin-right: 2px;
}

.about-story__image {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-story__image .content-image {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-stats {
    padding: 56px 0;
    background: var(--background);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-stats {
        padding: 72px 0;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS - Communication tools cards
   ============================================ */
.cards-grid--2 .card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
}

.cards-grid--2 .card__icon {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ============================================
   SUCCESS STORIES - Story card grid & timeline
   ============================================ */
.stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .stories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.success-story-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
    transition: box-shadow 300ms ease, transform 300ms ease;
}

.success-story-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.success-story-card__image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--muted);
}

.success-story-card__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.success-story-card__body {
    padding: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .success-story-card__body {
        padding: 28px 32px 32px;
    }
}

.success-story-card__stars {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.success-story-card__names {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--card-foreground);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.success-story-card__timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.timeline-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--foreground);
    background: rgba(184, 148, 62, 0.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.timeline-badge--highlight {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.dark .timeline-badge {
    background: rgba(160, 133, 54, 0.2);
    color: var(--foreground);
}

.dark .timeline-badge--highlight {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
}

.success-story-card__quote {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.success-story-card__quote p {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--card-foreground);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: none;
}

.success-story-card__quote p::before {
    content: "\201C";
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -0.25em;
    margin-right: 3px;
}

.success-story-card__quote p::after {
    content: "\201D";
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -0.25em;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

/* ============================================
   COUNTRY RANKING LIST - Blog ranking entries
   ============================================ */
.country-ranking-list {
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.country-rank-entry {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.country-rank-entry h3 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.rank-number {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

.dark .rank-number {
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
}

.country-rank-entry p {
    max-width: 75ch;
}

.country-ranking-list .gold-divider {
    margin: 24px 0;
}

/* ============================================
   TRIP CITIES GRID - Three-column city cards
   ============================================ */
.trip-cities-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .trip-cities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.trip-cities-grid .card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
}

.trip-cities-grid .card__icon {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trip-cities-grid .card__title {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trip-cities-grid .card__text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.trip-cities-grid .card__text a {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.trip-cities-grid .card__text a:hover {
    color: var(--ring);
}

/* ============================================
   LANGUAGE CARDS GRID - Blog language ranking
   ============================================ */
.language-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .language-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .language-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.language-card {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 48px;
}

.language-rank-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}

.dark .language-rank-badge {
    color: var(--primary-foreground);
}

/* Resource card - blog language learning */
.resource-card {
    margin: 24px 0;
    padding: 32px;
}

.resource-card h3 {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    margin-top: 28px;
    color: var(--foreground);
}

.resource-card h3:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.resource-card .gold-list {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   WHY CHOOSE US - Safety features list
   ============================================ */
.why-safety-list {
    margin-top: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.why-safety-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--background);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: border-color 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
}

.why-safety-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.why-safety-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.why-safety-item h3 {
    font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    margin-top: 0;
    color: var(--foreground);
}

.why-safety-item p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--muted-foreground);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-width: none;
}

.why-safety-item p a {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.why-safety-item p a:hover {
    color: var(--ring);
}

.why-trust-badges-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .why-trust-badges-col {
        padding-top: 16px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ PAGE - Category eyebrow & spacing
   ============================================ */
.faq-section + .faq-section {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.faq-section .section-eyebrow + .section-heading {
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ============================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ============================================ */
@media print {
    .site-header,
    .site-footer,
    .cta-banner,
    .mobile-menu-toggle,
    .theme-toggle,
    .btn-register-header,
    .profile-card__btn,
    .hero__cta {
        display: none !important;
    }
    body {
        color: #000;
        background: #fff;
    }
}