/* Shortlist Lab — visual pack (static HTML)
   Self-hosted latin woff2.
   Do not @import Google Fonts — @import serializes and blocks first paint.
   Faces: Inter 400/600, Newsreader 400/600 + italic 400. */

@font-face {
  font-family: "Inter";
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 600;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url("/fonts/inter-latin.3100e775e8.woff2") format("woff2");
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Newsreader";
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400 600;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url("/fonts/newsreader-latin.62981321d9.woff2") format("woff2");
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Newsreader";
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url("/fonts/newsreader-latin-italic.fa9b900403.woff2") format("woff2");
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
:root {
  /* Lab = T01-lineage ivory editorial (Newsreader + gold), not the shared
     generic #f7f7f5 paper from the first light flip and not Deal Desk yellow.
     --ink / --ivory are inverted names from the charcoal era: --ink is the
     light canvas, --ivory is body ink. Contrast pass 2026-10-18 tightens
     muted type, link gold, and UI edges without a new brand palette. */
  --ink: #f5f1e8;
  --ink-2: #fffdf9;
  --ink-3: #ede6d8;
  --graphite: #f5f1e8;
  --graphite-elevated: #fffdf9;
  --graphite-card: #fffdf9;
  --gold: #c9a86a;
  --gold-hover: #b8944e;
  --gold-soft: #6f5626;
  --gold-ink: #6f5626;
  --gold-tint: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.22);
  --on-gold: #1c1916;
  --ivory: #1c1916;
  --sand: #3d362e;
  --ivory-muted: #3d362e;
  --stone: #454038;
  --line: #d4c6af;
  --border: #d4c6af;
  --line-strong: #b8a88c;
  --line-ui: #9d8a6e;
  --photo-scrim: #1c1916;
  --on-photo: #fffdf9;
  --on-photo-muted: #ebe4d6;
  --success: #2d7a4a;
  --success-bg: rgba(45, 122, 74, 0.12);
  --max: 720px;
  --wide: 1200px;
  --radius: 0.625rem;
  --radius-lg: 0.875rem;
  --radius-full: 999px;
  --sans: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --serif: "Newsreader", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, serif;
  --font-display: var(--serif);
  --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(28, 25, 22, 0.08), 0 16px 36px -16px rgba(28, 25, 22, 0.26);
  --shadow-hover: 0 8px 28px -12px rgba(28, 25, 22, 0.28), 0 2px 8px rgba(28, 25, 22, 0.06);
  /* Space / touch tokens. */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-1_5: 0.375rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-2_5: 0.625rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-3_5: 0.875rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.25rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-gutter: var(--space-6);
  --space-touch-gap: var(--space-2);
  --touch-min: 44px;
  --touch-coarse: 48px;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background: var(--ink);
  color-scheme: light;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ivory);
  background: var(--ink);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
}

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

a {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 0.18em;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

/* —— Header / Logo —— */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 40;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-2) 88%, var(--ink));
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-gutter);
  height: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo:hover {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.logo-bars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  width: 1.5rem;
}

.logo-bars span {
  display: block;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width 0.2s ease;
}

.logo-bars span:nth-child(1) {
  width: 100%;
}
.logo-bars span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 83%;
}
.logo-bars span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 67%;
}
.logo-bars span:nth-child(4) {
  width: 42%;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.logo:hover .logo-bars span:nth-child(3),
.logo:hover .logo-bars span:nth-child(4) {
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 1;
}

.logo-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.nav-links {
  display: none;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--sand);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  min-width: var(--touch-min);
  min-height: var(--touch-min);
  margin-left: auto;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--sand);
  cursor: pointer;
}
@media (any-pointer: coarse) {
  .nav-toggle {
    min-width: var(--touch-coarse);
    min-height: var(--touch-coarse);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}

.nav-mobile {
  display: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-gutter);
}

.nav-mobile.is-open {
  display: block;
}

.nav-mobile a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  color: var(--sand);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-mobile a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

/* —— Layout ——
   Baseline content rail = espresso-machines `main.wide`:
   max-width var(--wide)=1200px + padding-inline 1.5rem (usable ~1152px at desktop).
   Nav / footer use the same rail. full-bleed pages nest .pad-x for the same inset.
   NEVER use `padding: … 0` shorthand on .pad-x / .wide — it wipes inline pad and
   makes content 48px wider than shortlist pages. Use padding-block instead.
*/
main {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-gutter) 3.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

main.wide {
  max-width: var(--wide);
}

main.full-bleed {
  max-width: none;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Shared content rail (same usable width as main.wide) */
.pad-x,
.wide {
  max-width: var(--wide);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--space-gutter);
}

/* Guard: section padding shorthand must not wipe the shared rail inset */
main.full-bleed .pad-x {
  padding-inline: var(--space-gutter);
}


.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
}

.lede {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--sand);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.lede.narrow {
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.meta {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

.note {
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--sand);
}

.note strong {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.disclosure-banner {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-gutter);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sand);
  text-align: left;
}

.disclosure-banner a {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.4);
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.disclosure-banner a:hover {
  text-decoration-color: var(--gold-ink);
}

/* MP: single line on the shared 1200 rail */
.disclosure-banner-inner {
  max-width: var(--wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1_5) var(--space-2);
}

/* —— Buttons —— */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-touch-gap);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-hover);
  color: var(--on-gold);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--line-ui);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-ink);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.btn:disabled,
.btn[aria-disabled="true"] {
  opacity: 1;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  background: var(--ink-3);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--stone);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3); /* ≥8px from ghost / secondary */
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 0;
}
.hero-actions .btn-primary,
.landing-hero .btn-primary {
  min-height: var(--touch-min);
}
@media (any-pointer: coarse) {
  .hero-actions .btn-primary,
  .landing-hero .btn-primary {
    min-height: var(--touch-coarse);
  }
}

/* —— Landing hero —— */
.landing-hero {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-block: var(--space-16) var(--space-20); /* ~MP pt-16 pb-20; keep .pad-x inline inset */
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .landing-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

.landing-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.25rem);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.hero-visual:hover {
  color: inherit;
}

.hero-visual-frame {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--graphite-elevated);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.hero-visual-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.hero-visual:hover .hero-visual-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-price-card {
  position: relative;
  /* Compact chip over the product photo — keep enough of the image visible */
  margin: -1.1rem var(--space-5) 0;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 0.1rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-2_5) var(--space-3);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .hero-price-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -0.75rem;
    left: auto;
    right: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0;
    width: 13.5rem;
    max-width: calc(100% - 2.5rem);
  }
}

.hero-visual:hover .hero-price-card {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.6);
}

.hero-price-card .kicker {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-price-card .name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 var(--space-1);
  line-height: 1.2;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  line-clamp: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-price-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-1) var(--space-1_5);
}

.hero-price-row .price {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.hero-price-row .list {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.hero-price-row .checked {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--stone);
}

/* —— Trust strip —— */
.trust-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--ink-2);
}

.trust-strip ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: var(--wide);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3_5) var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .trust-strip ul {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.trust-strip li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2_5);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sand);
}

.trust-strip .check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 1rem;
  height: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

/* Verified / verification-time + method boundary (listing check, not a lab) */
.verify-disclosure {
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.verify-disclosure p {
  margin: 0;
}
.verify-disclosure strong {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.verify-disclosure time {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
main.full-bleed .verify-disclosure {
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding: 0 var(--space-gutter) var(--space-5);
}
main.full-bleed .verify-disclosure p {
  max-width: var(--wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
main:not(.full-bleed) .verify-disclosure {
  margin: var(--space-3_5) 0 var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  color: var(--stone);
}
main:not(.full-bleed) .verify-disclosure strong,
main:not(.full-bleed) .verify-disclosure time {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

/* —— How it works —— */
.how-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-24); /* MP py-24; keep .pad-x inline inset */
}

.how-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12); /* MP mt-12 on grid */
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .how-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}

.how-header .aside {
  max-width: 18rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.how-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; /* header already has margin-bottom */
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--line-strong);
}

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

.how-grid li {
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.how-grid li:hover {
  background: var(--ink-2);
}

.how-step {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.how-grid li:nth-child(1) .how-step::before { content: "01"; }
.how-grid li:nth-child(2) .how-step::before { content: "02"; }
.how-grid li:nth-child(3) .how-step::before { content: "03"; }

.how-grid h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-3);
}

.how-grid p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--sand);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* —— Moments + Or browse by category (MP Shop-by-scene layout, real shortlists) —— */
.moments-section {
  padding-block: 0 var(--space-24); /* keep .pad-x inline inset */
}

.moments-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .moments-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}
.moments-header .aside {
  max-width: 18rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.moments-header h2 {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.moments-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .moments-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .moments-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.moment-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ivory);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.moment-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.6);
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.moment-card img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}
.moment-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.moment-fade {
  position: absolute;
  inset-inline: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 62%;
  /* Paper scrim — --ink is the light canvas now, so do not reuse it as a dark overlay. */
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    var(--ink-2) 0%,
    var(--ink-2) 34%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-2) 88%, transparent) 58%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-2) 35%, transparent) 82%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.moment-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2_5);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
}
.moment-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: var(--space-2_5);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 0.2rem);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.moment-body h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.moment-body p {
  margin: var(--space-1_5) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.moment-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.moment-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.moment-card:hover .moment-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.browse-cats {
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}

.categories-section {
  padding-block: 0 4.5rem; /* legacy alias if any page still uses it */
}

.section-kicker {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

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

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .category-grid {
    /* Homepage “Or browse by category”: 3 wider cards on desktop */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.category-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}

.category-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.6);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  color: inherit;
}

.category-thumb {
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  background: var(--graphite-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.category-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: var(--space-1_5);
}

.category-text {
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}
.category-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.3;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.category-card:hover .category-title {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.category-picks {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--stone);
}

.category-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.category-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.category-card p {
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 0;
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.category-card .cat-status {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.12rem var(--space-2);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.category-card .cat-status.is-testing {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--sand);
}

.category-card .cat-dek {
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 0;
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-card .cat-picks {
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 0;
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.category-meta {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.category-arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: var(--sand);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.category-card:hover .category-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Hub cards */
.hub-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-12) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

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

.hub-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hub-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hub-card {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.hub-card-media {
  background: var(--graphite-elevated);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hub-card-media {
    width: 14rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    min-height: 100%;
    min-height: 12rem;
  }
}

.hub-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

/* Lifestyle Amazon detail covers (MP hub object-cover); still dark well for product-only */
.hub-card-media--lifestyle {
  background: var(--ink);
  min-height: 12rem;
}
.hub-card-media--lifestyle img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  padding: 0;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}
.hub-card:hover .hub-card-media--lifestyle img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hub-card-media--lifestyle {
    width: 14rem;
  }
}

.hub-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.hub-badge {
  align-self: flex-start;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2_5);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
}

.hub-badge.is-testing {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--sand);
}

.hub-card.is-testing {
  border-style: dashed;
  background: var(--ink);
}

.hub-card.is-testing .hub-card-media img {
  opacity: 0.5;
  filter: grayscale(1);
}

.hub-card-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-1_5);
}

.hub-card-body p {
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sand);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.hub-card-foot {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--stone);
}

/* —— Shortlist page —— */
.shortlist-header {
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
}

.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--sand);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.breadcrumb span {
  margin: 0 var(--space-1_5);
  color: var(--stone);
}

.byline-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
}

.updated-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.4);
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  padding: var(--space-1_5) var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.byline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.byline-avatar {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--ink-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.byline .role {
  color: var(--stone);
}

.short-answer {
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
}

.short-answer h2 {
  position: static;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  clip: auto;
  border: 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.short-answer ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .short-answer ul {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
}

.short-answer li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.short-answer .bar {
  margin-top: var(--space-2_5);
  width: 1rem;
  height: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--gold);
}

.short-answer .label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
}

.short-answer .kt-body {
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.short-answer .kt-text,
.short-answer p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.featured-pick {
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.5);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  height: auto; /* mobile / solo: content height; desktop stretch sets 100% below */
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-pick .feat-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.featured-pick .feat-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--gold-tint);
}

.featured-pick .feat-aside {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--stone);
}

.shortlist-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.product-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.product-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.product-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.product-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .product-card {
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
}

.product-media {
  background: var(--graphite-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.product-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: var(--space-3_5);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.product-body {
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.role-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2_5);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.card-number {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.card-number-rule {
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.4);
}

.badge {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  background: var(--gold-tint);
}

.badge-stock {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111, 191, 138, 0.35);
  color: var(--success);
  background: var(--success-bg);
}

.product-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 1.75rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.product-brand {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--sand);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3_5);
}

.price-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3_5);
}

.price {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.list-price {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.rating {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--stone);
}

.product-tagline {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--sand);
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 0;
}

/* Why ‖ Skip — MP dual column ≥700px */
.why-skip {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .why-skip {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.why-skip-label {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.why-skip-label.is-muted {
  color: var(--stone);
}

/* Numbered cards: why then one Skip-if line (no dual-column skip column) */
.why-skip.why-skip--stack {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2_5);
}
.why-skip .card-skip {
  margin: 0;
}
.feat-skip-line.is-card-skip {
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-2_5);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--stone);
}

.why-text,
.skip-text {
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--sand);
}

.skip-text {
  color: var(--stone);
}

.skip-note {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2_5);
  padding: var(--space-1) 0 var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--line);
}

.skip-note-icon {
  display: none; /* lighter skip — no person/slash icon competing with price */
}

/* Featured: one muted line, not a dark info box */
.feat-skip-line {
  margin: var(--space-3_5) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.feat-skip-kicker {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone);
  margin-right: var(--space-1_5);
}
.featured-pick .feat-skip {
  margin-top: var(--space-2_5);
}
.featured-pick .feat-why .why-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.featured-pick .skip-note {
  /* Featured uses .feat-skip-line; keep legacy soft if any remains */
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.why-skip .skip-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.why-skip .why-skip-label.is-muted {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

/* Legacy why/skip (if any static HTML remains) */
.why,
.skip {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--sand);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.why strong,
.skip strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1_5);
}

.skip {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3_5);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.bullets {
  margin: var(--space-3_5) 0 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.bullets li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1_5);
}

/* TradeoffChips — MP +/- capsules */
.chips-source {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-1_5);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sand);
}

.tradeoff-chips {
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.chips-source + .tradeoff-chips {
  margin-top: var(--space-1_5);
}

.tradeoff-chips li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2_5);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--sand);
  background: transparent;
}

.tradeoff-chips li.is-pro {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.55);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  background: var(--gold-tint);
}

.tradeoff-chips li.is-con {
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--sand);
}

.tradeoff-chips .chip-icon {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* PriceBlock — price facts, then one bottom-right action cluster */
.price-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: var(--space-3_5);
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.price-block-main {
  min-width: 0;
}

.price-block .price-row {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  gap: var(--space-2_5);
}

.price-block .price {
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.price-save {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  padding: 0.12rem var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.35);
}

.price-coupon {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
}

.price-checked {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--sand);
}

.price-social {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1) var(--space-1_5);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sand);
}
/* Amazon rating chip / star glyphs removed — Associates policy (no PA-API license). */
.price-rating-stars {
  display: none;
}
.price-stock {
  margin: var(--space-1_5) 0 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.price-stock.is-low {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.price-stock.is-oos {
  color: var(--sand);
}
.price-verify {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.scene-card-play--photo {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.35);
}

.price-clock {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* VISUAL-HIERARCHY §2 / §2b cta_slot_no_drift: 1fr auto grid.
   Quiet (Read review, when present) stays left of the primary CTA; empty
   quiet still leaves CTA in the right slot (not space-between, not wrap). */
.price-block-cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  grid-template-areas: "review cta";
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: var(--space-3_5); /* ≥8px from secondary / .btn-sm */
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.price-block-slot {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 0;
}
.price-block-slot:first-child,
.price-block-slot--review {
  margin-left: auto;
}
.price-block-slot--review {
  grid-area: review;
  justify-self: end;
}
.price-block-slot--cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  grid-area: cta;
  justify-self: end;
}
.price-block-cta > :last-child {
  grid-area: cta;
  justify-self: end;
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .price-block-cta {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    grid-template-areas:
      "review"
      "cta";
    justify-items: end;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    row-gap: var(--space-2);
  }
}

.card-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2_5);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.card-actions > :last-child {
  grid-column: -1;
  justify-self: end;
}

.checked {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  margin-top: var(--space-3_5);
}

.status {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px dashed var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* MP ShortlistCard stack: space-y-6 */
#picks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.rest-heading {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6); /* MP SectionHeading mb-6 */
}

.rest-heading .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.rest-heading h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

/* —— Footer —— */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  margin-top: auto;
  background: var(--ink-3);
}

.footer-grid {
  max-width: var(--wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-gutter) var(--space-10);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-10);
}

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

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.8fr 0.9fr 0.9fr;
  }
  .footer-col-shortlists {
    /* already in flow as 2nd column; keep readable */
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr minmax(16rem, 2.2fr) 0.85fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  max-width: 18rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--sand);
}

.footer-col h2,
.footer-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-col li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2_5);
}

.footer-col a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sand);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

/* Shortlists footer: multi-column so 20+ links don’t make a tall single stack */
.footer-col-shortlists ul {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  column-gap: var(--space-5);
}
.footer-col-shortlists li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  break-inside: avoid;
}
@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .footer-col-shortlists ul {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .footer-col-shortlists ul {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-col-shortlists ul {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}


.footer-legal {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}

.footer-legal-inner {
  max-width: var(--wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-gutter);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sand);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-legal-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

.footer-copy {
  margin: 0;
}

/* —— Prose (trust / legal) —— */
.prose h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.prose ul,
.prose ol {
  color: var(--sand);
}

.prose li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.prose p {
  color: var(--sand);
}

.prose strong {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

hr {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.trust-hub-links {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .trust-hub-links {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.trust-hub-links a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ivory);
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.trust-hub-links a:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.6);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.trust-hub-links span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.featured-intro,
.featured-inner {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}

@media (min-width: 700px) {
  .featured-intro,
  .featured-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 156px 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }
}

.featured-head {
  min-width: 0;
}

.featured-pick .feat-why {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}

.featured-pick .feat-skip {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.featured-pick .tradeoff-wrap {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.featured-pick .tradeoff-chips {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.featured-pick .price-block {
  margin-top: var(--space-5); /* desktop stretch may promote to auto — see ≥960 block */
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
}

/* Featured title — MP text-[30px] */
.featured-pick .product-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 1.875rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.featured-pick .product-tagline {
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.featured-pick .product-media img {
  padding: var(--space-2);
}

.featured-pick .product-card:hover {
  transform: none;
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* Decision zone: Featured ‖ Amazon photo carousel */
.decision-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 0;
  align-items: start; /* mobile / solo: natural; desktop stretch below */
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .decision-grid:not(.decision-grid--solo) {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  }
}

.scene-rail {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.scene-rail[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.scene-rail-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.scene-rail-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone);
}

.scene-carousel {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 0;
}

.scene-carousel-viewport {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--graphite-elevated);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
}

.scene-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.scene-carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--graphite-elevated);
}

.scene-carousel-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: var(--space-2_5);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: block;
}

.scene-carousel-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-2) 85%, transparent);
  color: var(--ivory);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}

.scene-carousel-nav:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.55);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-2) 95%, transparent);
}

.scene-carousel-prev {
  left: 0.55rem;
}

.scene-carousel-next {
  right: 0.55rem;
}

.scene-carousel-nav[hidden],
.scene-carousel-dots:empty {
  display: none !important;
}

.scene-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.scene-carousel-dot {
  width: 0.45rem;
  height: 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: rgba(168, 162, 158, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.scene-carousel-dot[aria-selected="true"],
.scene-carousel-dot.is-active {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.scene-carousel-dot:focus-visible,
.scene-carousel-nav:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .scene-carousel-viewport {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    min-height: 280px;
  }
}

/* Decision side: scene rail + Quick picks */
.decision-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  min-width: 0;
}

.quick-picks {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--line-strong);
}

.quick-picks[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.quick-picks a {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-3_5);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.quick-picks a:hover {
  background: var(--ink-3);
  color: inherit;
}

.quick-picks .qp-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.quick-picks .qp-name {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.quick-picks a:hover .qp-name {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.quick-picks .qp-price {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sand);
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .quick-picks {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* StickyShortlistBar — mobile Jump CTA (homepage) */
.jump-bar {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .jump-bar {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    inset: auto 0 0 0;
    z-index: 40;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink-2) 92%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    padding-bottom: calc(var(--space-3) + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  }

  body.has-jump-bar {
    padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  }

  .jump-bar a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--on-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: var(--space-3_5) var(--space-4);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .jump-bar a:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.05);
  }

  .jump-bar .jump-sub {
    margin-left: var(--space-2);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--on-gold);
  }

  .jump-bar svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

/* —— Shortlist method / How we shortlist (MP StandardsSection-inspired) —— */
.method-section {
  margin: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
}

.method-head {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.method-head .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.method-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.method-lede {
  max-width: 42rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--sand);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
}

.method-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: var(--space-2_5);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.35);
}

.method-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.standards-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: var(--line-strong);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .standards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.standards-card {
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
}

.standards-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.standards-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin: var(--space-3_5) 0 var(--space-1_5);
}

.standards-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--sand);
}

/* —— Nav Deals pill —— */
.nav-pill {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-left: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-1_5) var(--space-3_5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.5);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.nav-pill:hover,
.nav-pill[aria-current="page"] {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
}
.nav-pill-dot {
  width: 0.375rem;
  height: 0.375rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-pill:hover .nav-pill-dot,
.nav-pill[aria-current="page"] .nav-pill-dot {
  background: var(--on-gold);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* —— Shortlist two-column layout + sticky aside —— */
/* Match MP HeadphonesShortlist: default grid stretch so aside column
   is as tall as .shortlist-main; sticky child then has room to travel.
   align-items:start collapses the aside to content height and kills sticky. */
.shortlist-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  margin: 3.5rem 0 var(--space-4);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .shortlist-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 260px;
    gap: var(--space-12);
  }
}
.shortlist-main {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  min-width: 0;
}
.shortlist-aside {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .shortlist-aside {
    display: block;
    align-self: stretch;
  }
}
.aside-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 6rem; /* MP sticky top-24; clears site-header + disclosure */
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 7rem);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.page-toc,
.aside-quick {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
}
.aside-quick {
  background: var(--ink-2);
}
.aside-kicker {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.aside-kicker.is-gold {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.page-toc ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2_5);
}
.page-toc a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--sand);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.page-toc a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.toc-rule {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 0.75rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  transition: width 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.page-toc a:hover .toc-rule {
  width: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.aside-quick-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.aside-quick-list li + li {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.aside-quick-list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-2_5) 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.aside-quick-list a:hover .aqp-name,
.aside-quick-list a:hover .aqp-price {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.aqp-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.aqp-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.aqp-price {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aside-stamp {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.aside-deals-link {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-3_5);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.aside-deals-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
}

.scroll-mt {
  scroll-margin-top: 6rem;
}
#short-answer,
#decision,
#picks,
#compare,
#how-we-tested,
#how-we-shortlist,
#standards,
#faq,
#related {
  scroll-margin-top: 6rem;
}

.section-head {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6); /* MP SectionHeading mb-6 */
}
.section-head .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2); /* mt-2 on h2 via gap */
}
.section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

/* —— Compare table —— */
.compare-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 640px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.compare-table thead {
  background: var(--ink-2);
}
.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
  padding: var(--space-3_5) var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.compare-table thead th {
  border-top: 0;
}
.compare-table th[scope="col"]:first-child,
.compare-table th[scope="row"] {
  width: 7.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.compare-table th[scope="row"] {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
}
.compare-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.compare-name {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.compare-name:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.compare-table .is-top {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.07);
}
.compare-price {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.compare-list {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  color: var(--stone);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}
.compare-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--ink-3);
}

/* —— FAQ accordion —— */
.faq-list {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: 0 var(--space-5);
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}
.faq-q {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  text-align: left;
}
.faq-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.faq-item summary:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.faq-item summary:hover .faq-q {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.faq-body {
  padding: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}
.faq-body p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--sand);
}

/* —— Related scenes —— */
.related-scenes {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .related-scenes {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
.scene-card {
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
a.scene-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.6);
}
.scene-card--filming {
  display: none; /* retired empty video expectation 2026-10-15 */
}
.scene-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.scene-card-play {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.scene-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.scene-card h3 {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-1_5);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.scene-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sand);
}

/* method section inside main column */
.shortlist-main .method-section {
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
}
.standards-section .standards-grid {
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

/* —— Deals page —— */
.deals-hero {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-block: 0 var(--space-10); /* main.wide supplies top + inline */
}
.deals-hero-inner {
  display: block;
}
.deals-hero-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .deals-hero-row {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}
.deals-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: var(--space-2_5) 0 var(--space-3);
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.deals-live-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3_5);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  min-width: min(100%, 18rem);
}
.deals-live-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 0.625rem;
  height: 0.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.deals-live-dot::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation: deals-ping 1.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes deals-ping {
  0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
}
.deals-live-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.deals-live-sub {
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.deals-body {
  padding-block: var(--space-8) 0; /* main.wide supplies bottom + inline */
}
.deal-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.deal-filter {
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--sand);
  padding: var(--space-1_5) var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}
.deal-filter:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.6);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.deal-filter.is-active {
  border-color: var(--gold-ink);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
}
.deals-list {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.deals-empty {
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.deals-rows {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.deal-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: center;
}
.deal-row:first-child {
  border-top: 0;
}
.deal-row:hover {
  background: var(--ink-3);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .deal-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 0.9fr 1.15fr auto;
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }
}
.deal-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  align-items: center;
}
.deal-cat {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone);
}
a.deal-cat {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
a.deal-cat:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink, #6f5626);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}

.deal-shortlist-pill {
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.4);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.deal-shortlist-pill:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
}
.deal-name {
  margin: var(--space-1_5) 0 var(--space-1);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.deal-row:hover .deal-name {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.deal-note {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.deal-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.deal-now {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.deal-was {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}
.deal-pct {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.deal-verified {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-3);
  padding: var(--space-2_5) var(--space-3_5);
}
.deal-verified-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.deal-verified-top p {
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.deal-verified-top svg {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.deal-verified-top p > span {
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.deal-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.4);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.deal-status svg {
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 0.75rem;
  height: 0.75rem;
}
.deal-status > span {
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  /* Uppercase has no descenders; 0.1em (~1px) drops the em-box when text-box is unsupported. */
  translate: 0 0.1em;
}
@supports (text-box-trim: trim-both) {
  .deal-status > span {
    translate: 0;
    text-box: trim-both cap alphabetic;
  }
}
.deal-verified-sub {
  margin: var(--space-1_5) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: var(--space-2_5) var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  min-width: 8.25rem;
}
.deal-cta .btn-sm {
  padding: var(--space-2_5) var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.deals-note {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-6) 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .deals-note {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  }
}
.deals-note-label {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.deals-note p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.text-gold {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}


/* —— Landing Deals band (MP BF band structure, real /deals/) —— */
.deals-band {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--ink-2);
}
.deals-band-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding-top: var(--space-20); /* MP py-20 */
  padding-bottom: var(--space-20);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .deals-band-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
  }
}
.deals-band h2 {
  max-width: 36rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}
.deals-band h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.deals-band p {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--sand);
  max-width: 28rem;
}
.deals-band-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* —— About (MP arc + do/don’t) —— */
.about-page {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-16);
}
.about-hero {
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.about-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
.about-arc {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.about-arc-kicker {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}
.about-arc-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--line);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-arc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}
.about-arc-grid > li {
  background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}
.about-arc-grid > li:hover {
  background: var(--ink-3);
}
.about-arc-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.about-arc-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.about-arc-grid > li:nth-child(1) .about-arc-num::before { content: "01"; }
.about-arc-grid > li:nth-child(2) .about-arc-num::before { content: "02"; }
.about-arc-grid > li:nth-child(3) .about-arc-num::before { content: "03"; }
.about-arc-grid > li:nth-child(4) .about-arc-num::before { content: "04"; }
.about-arc-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.about-arc-grid h3 {
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-1_5);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.about-arc-grid p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.about-desk {
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}
.about-desk h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
}
.about-desk p {
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.about-do-dont {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-do-dont {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
.about-do,
.about-dont {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.about-do {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.4);
}
.about-do h2,
.about-dont h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-do ul,
.about-dont ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.about-do li,
.about-dont li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.about-check {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  display: block;
}
.about-x {
  color: var(--stone);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  display: block;
}
.about-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}

/* —— Scene rail · Photos gallery (taller; fills column, no empty red-box gap) —— */
.scene-rail {
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  flex: 0 0 auto; /* mobile/solo: content height; desktop stretch grows below */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 0;
}
.scene-rail .scene-carousel {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 0;
}
.scene-carousel-viewport {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 560px;
  min-height: 300px;
  background: var(--graphite-elevated);
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  /*
   * Equal-height decision columns — gallery absorbs the height delta:
   * - Grid stretch makes both columns share the taller side's height.
   * - When Featured is taller: scene-rail flex-grows; viewport unlocks aspect-ratio and
   *   fills remaining height above Quick picks (no empty band under gallery OR under picks).
   * - When right stack is taller: Featured height:100% + price-block margin-top:auto.
   * - Quick picks always packed under gallery (never margin-top:auto spacer).
   */
  .decision-grid:not(.decision-grid--solo) {
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  #featured-pick {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 0;
  }
  #featured-pick > .featured-pick {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .decision-grid:not(.decision-grid--solo) .featured-pick .price-block {
    margin-top: auto; /* when Featured stretches to match a taller right column */
  }
  .decision-side {
    height: 100%;
    align-self: stretch;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .decision-side .quick-picks {
    margin-top: 0; /* stay tight under gallery — never pin with empty spacer */
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }
  .scene-rail {
    flex: 1 1 auto; /* grow to fill leftover column height above Quick picks */
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .scene-rail .scene-carousel {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .scene-rail .scene-carousel-dots,
  .scene-rail .scene-rail-caption {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }
  .scene-rail .scene-carousel-viewport {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    aspect-ratio: auto; /* unlock square lock so gallery can grow taller than wide */
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    /* soft ceiling — high enough to match Featured on typical shortlists; flex still fills below this */
    max-height: 880px;
    align-self: stretch;
  }
}
.scene-carousel-slide {
  background: var(--graphite-elevated);
}
.scene-carousel-slide img {
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.scene-rail:hover .scene-carousel-slide img {
  opacity: 1;
}
.scene-rail-badges {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scene-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.scene-badge-scene {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--photo-scrim) 78%, transparent);
  color: var(--on-photo);
}
.scene-badge-source {
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--on-photo) 28%, transparent);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--photo-scrim) 78%, transparent);
  color: var(--on-photo-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.scene-rail-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, color-mix(in srgb, var(--photo-scrim) 82%, transparent));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.scene-rail-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--on-photo);
}
.scene-rail-progress {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--on-photo) 22%, transparent);
}
.scene-rail-progress > span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}
.scene-rail-caption {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.scene-carousel-nav {
  top: calc(50% - 0.75rem);
}
.scene-carousel-dots {
  margin-top: var(--space-2_5);
}

/* Shortlist header title polish */
.shortlist-header {
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
}
.shortlist-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.125rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  max-width: none; /* full main.wide rail (~1200px) — no right void */
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}


/* —— v6 MP polish: award · calendar · cat lifestyle · card gold shadow —— */
.updated-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.feat-award {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.featured-pick {
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.featured-pick:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-ink);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.product-card {
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.product-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.how-grid li:hover .how-step {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.category-thumb--lifestyle {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.category-thumb--lifestyle img {
  object-fit: cover;
  padding: 0;
}

/* —— v7 MP polish: disclosure Info · FAQ chevron · hub clock/arrow · scene play hover · deal BadgeCheck —— */
.disclosure-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.byline-row .meta {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--stone);
}
a.scene-card:hover .scene-card-play {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.hub-foot-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
}
.hub-foot-clock {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.hub-foot-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}
.hub-card:hover .hub-foot-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
/* —— v8 MP clear-all: arrows · play badge · rest-heading · hub grayscale · price CTA · standards icons —— */
.btn-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.moment-play {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.moment-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  display: block;
}
.moment-card:hover .moment-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.category-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  color: var(--stone);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.category-card:hover .category-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.category-arrow-icon {
  display: block;
}
.price-block-cta .btn {
  min-width: 8.25rem; /* MP CheckPrice ~132px */
  min-height: var(--touch-min);
  padding: var(--space-2_5) var(--space-5);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.price-block-cta .btn-sm {
  font-weight: 400;
}
@media (any-pointer: coarse) {
  .price-block-cta .btn {
    min-height: var(--touch-coarse);
  }
}
.aside-deals-link {
  /* MP: no trailing arrow glyph; hover fill already set */
}

/* Citation layout: stays on the shared rail, no new palette. */
.answer-first {
  max-width: none; /* shortlist hero: span full main.wide rail */
}
/* Shortlist header lede + answer-first share .lede (36rem default) — widen only here. */
main.wide > .shortlist-header > .lede,
main.wide > .answer-first {
  max-width: none;
}
/* Key takeaways card already full-rail; keep it explicit. */
main.wide > .short-answer.key-takeaways,
main.wide > #short-answer {
  max-width: none;
  width: 100%;
}
.hub-seo-copy {
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  max-width: 42rem;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.hub-seo-copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}
.hub-seo-copy a,
.also-list a,
.also-more a {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.also-desk {
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}
.also-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.also-more {
  margin: var(--space-3_5) 0 0;
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.static-compare {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--sand);
}
.static-compare li {
  margin: var(--space-1_5) 0;
}

/* —— Visual hierarchy pass 2026-10-16 (desktop + mobile) —— */
/* One primary focus per surface; demote chrome. User rules beat MP SkipNote box. */

/* Key takeaways: Start here leads; Who should skip is secondary */
.short-answer.key-takeaways li.is-skip .bar {
  background: var(--stone);
}
.short-answer.key-takeaways li.is-skip .label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.short-answer.key-takeaways li.is-skip .kt-text,
.short-answer.key-takeaways li.is-skip p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.short-answer.key-takeaways li .kt-text {
  display: block;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .short-answer.key-takeaways li .kt-text {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  .short-answer.key-takeaways li.is-skip .kt-text {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
}
.short-answer.key-takeaways li:first-child .label {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

/* Price / CTA remain the Featured climax */
.featured-pick .price-block .price-now,
.featured-pick .price-block .now-price,
.price-block .price-now,
.price-block .now-price {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2rem);
}
.featured-pick .btn-primary,
.price-block .btn-primary {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -16px rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.75);
}

/* Numbered cards: why louder than skip */
.why-skip .why-text {
  color: var(--sand);
}
.product-card .skip-note,
.product-card .feat-skip-line.is-card-skip {
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.product-card .why-skip {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}
.product-card .why-skip-label:not(.is-muted) {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

/* Hub: card title + cover lead; blurb quieter */
.hub-card-body p {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.hub-seo-copy {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* Deals: price is focus; note is foot chrome */
.deals-note {
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.deals-note p {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.deals-live-sub {
  color: var(--stone);
}

/* Trust / About / Editorial / legal: H1 + opening lead; body sand */
.about-page .lede,
.prose-doc > .lede,
.editorial-page .lede,
.trust-page .lede {
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.about-arc-grid p,
.prose-doc p,
.standards-card p,
.faq-body p,
.trust-hub-links span {
  color: var(--sand);
}
.faq-item summary {
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.faq-body {
  color: var(--sand);
}

/* Media kit / secondary lists */
.media-kit p,
.also-more {
  color: var(--stone);
}

/* Landing: primary CTA weight; ghost is clearly secondary */
.landing-hero .btn-primary {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -18px rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.85);
}
.landing-hero .btn-ghost {
  opacity: 1;
}
.trust-strip {
  color: var(--sand);
}

/* Disclosure / nav chrome stay quiet */
.disclosure-banner,
.site-disclosure {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sand);
}

/* —— Mobile (≤959) —— */
@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .landing-hero {
    padding-block: 2.25rem 2.75rem;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
  .landing-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.5vw, 2.75rem);
  }
  .hero-actions {
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
  }
  .hero-actions .btn-primary,
  .hero-actions .btn-ghost {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 2.75rem;
  }
  .nav-inner {
    padding-inline: var(--space-4);
  }
  main.wide,
  .pad-x {
    padding-inline: var(--space-4);
  }
  .featured-pick {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }
  .featured-pick .product-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5.5vw, 1.65rem);
  }
  /* Gallery readable + swipeable; no giant empty well */
  .scene-carousel-viewport {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    max-height: 520px;
    min-height: 260px;
  }
  .scene-rail-caption {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--stone);
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
  }
  .decision-grid {
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }
  .short-answer.key-takeaways {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  }
  .price-block {
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .price-block-cta .btn-primary {
    width: auto;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hub-grid {
    gap: var(--space-3_5);
  }
  .deals-hero {
    padding-block: 1.75rem;
  }
  .about-hero,
  .prose-doc {
    padding-inline: 0;
  }
  /* Soften huge section gaps on phone */
  .shortlist-main > section,
  .shortlist-main .section-head {
    scroll-margin-top: 5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .quick-picks a {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3_5);
  }
  .feat-skip-line {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}


/* —— Visual hierarchy pass 2 · 2026-10-16 —— */
/* Numbered Skip-if + decision stretch above; tighten remaining surfaces. */

.static-compare {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.compare-section .section-head h2 {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.method-lede {
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.standards-card h3 {
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.standards-card .standards-icon {
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.scene-rail-caption {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
}
.scene-badge {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hub-card-body h2,
.category-card h3,
.category-card .category-title {
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.category-card .cat-dek,
.category-card p {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.deals-card .deals-meta,
.deals-row .deals-meta,
.deals-item .meta {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.site-footer p,
.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.page-toc a {
  color: var(--stone);
}
.page-toc a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.prose-doc li,
.media-kit li {
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.prose-doc h2,
.editorial-page h2,
.trust-page h2,
.about-page h2 {
  color: var(--ivory);
}

@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .decision-grid {
    align-items: start;
  }
  #featured-pick,
  #featured-pick > .featured-pick {
    height: auto;
  }
  .featured-pick .price-block {
    margin-top: var(--space-5);
  }
  .decision-side {
    height: auto;
    align-self: start;
  }
  .product-card .feat-skip-line.is-card-skip {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}


/* —— SEO decision enrichment 2026-10-16 —— */
/* Specs / role contrast are secondary to Featured CTA; keep quiet. */
.last-changed {
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.last-changed-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  margin-right: var(--space-1_5);
}
/* Shortlist main-column: match Featured / takeaways usable width (no 62ch / 42rem pinch). */
.shortlist-main .role-contrast,
.shortlist-main .role-contrast-list,
.shortlist-main .role-contrast-item,
.shortlist-main .role-contrast-cue,
.shortlist-main .role-contrast-foot,
.shortlist-main .method-lede,
.shortlist-main .specs-section,
.shortlist-main .specs-wrap,
.shortlist-main .specs-note,
.shortlist-main .faq-section,
.shortlist-main .faq-list,
.shortlist-main .faq-body,
.shortlist-main .also-desk,
.shortlist-main .also-list,
.shortlist-main .compare-section,
.shortlist-main .static-compare {
  max-width: none;
  width: 100%;
}
.shortlist-main .method-lede {
  max-width: none;
}

.role-contrast {
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-5);
}
.role-contrast-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3_5);
  margin: var(--space-3_5) 0 0;
}
.role-contrast-item {
  padding: var(--space-3_5) var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--ink-2);
}
.role-contrast-role {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-1_5);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.role-contrast-name {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-1_5);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.role-contrast-price {
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.role-contrast-cue {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.role-contrast-foot {
  margin: var(--space-3_5) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.specs-section {
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8);
}
.specs-wrap {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}
.specs-scroll {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--ink-2);
}
.specs-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  min-width: 640px;
}
.specs-table th,
.specs-table td {
  padding: var(--space-2_5) var(--space-3);
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  vertical-align: top;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.specs-table thead th {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ivory);
  background: var(--ink-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.specs-table tbody th[scope="row"] {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.specs-table tbody tr:last-child th,
.specs-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: 0;
}
.specs-note {
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.also-list {
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.also-list li {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-1_5);
}
.also-blurb {
  display: block;
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 0;
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.faq-body p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.faq-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 959px) {
  .role-contrast-list {
    gap: var(--space-2_5);
  }
  .role-contrast-item {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3_5);
  }
  .specs-table {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .last-changed {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* GEO citation aids (2026-10-16) — extractable definition + how-to-cite */
.geo-definition {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  max-width: 72rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: clamp(16rem, 38vh, 22rem);
  padding-block: var(--space-12);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.geo-definition h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  color: var(--ivory, #1a1c21);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.geo-definition .answer-first {
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .geo-definition {
    min-height: 0;
    padding-block: var(--space-10);
  }
}
/* GEO citation strip — machine-only; visitors never see this box */
.cite-this,
.cite-this.visually-hidden,
.cite-this.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  max-width: none;
}
.cite-this .cite-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.cite-this p { margin: 0; }
main.wide > .cite-this { max-width: none; }

/* Home Speakable targets + homepage FAQ (visible ↔ FAQPage) */
.key-insights {
  max-width: 72rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  padding-block: 0 var(--space-4);
}
.key-insights h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--ivory, #1a1c21);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2_5);
}
.key-insights .card-bullets {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  max-width: 42rem;
  color: var(--sand);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.key-insights .card-bullets li {
  margin: var(--space-1_5) 0;
}
.home-faq {
  max-width: 72rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
}
.home-faq h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  color: var(--ivory, #1a1c21);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
}

/* Product GEO pack — buyer FAQ / use&care / feature→benefit (collapsed; decision layout safe) */
.product-geo {
  margin: var(--space-3_5) 0 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-3);
}
.product-geo > summary {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-2_5) var(--space-3_5);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.product-geo > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.product-geo > summary .faq-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}
.product-geo[open] > summary .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.pgeo-summary-label {
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.pgeo-body {
  padding: 0 var(--space-3_5) var(--space-3_5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.pgeo-block {
  margin-top: var(--space-3_5);
}
.pgeo-h {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.pgeo-fb {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.pgeo-fb li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) auto minmax(0, 1.25fr);
  gap: var(--space-1_5) var(--space-2);
  align-items: start;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.pgeo-fb li strong {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.pgeo-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-ink, #6f5626);
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pgeo-fb li {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }
  .pgeo-arrow { display: none; }
}
.pgeo-steps {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.pgeo-step-name {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.pgeo-faqs {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
}
.pgeo-faq {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--ink-2);
}
.pgeo-faq > summary {
  list-style: none;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.pgeo-faq > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.pgeo-faq > p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 var(--space-3) var(--space-2_5);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--sand);
}
.featured-pick .product-geo {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}
.product-card .product-geo {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}


/* Static product GEO excerpts — crawler #geo-{ASIN} without JS */
.product-geo-excerpts {
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
}
.product-geo-excerpts-lede {
  margin: var(--space-1_5) 0 var(--space-4);
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 42rem;
}
.product-geo-excerpts-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2_5);
}
.product-geo-excerpts .product-geo-static {
  margin: 0;
}
.pgeo-jump {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.pgeo-jump a {
  color: var(--sand);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}
.pgeo-jump a:hover {
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.compare-static-wrap {
  margin: 0;
}
.compare-static-note {
  margin: var(--space-2_5) 0 0;
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.compare-static-geo {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.compare-static-geo a {
  color: var(--sand);
}
.static-compare-table th[scope="row"] {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* —— ReviewArticle (M0-R) — same tokens as Shortlist, no second theme —— */
.review-main {
  padding: 1.75rem var(--space-6) var(--space-16);
}
.review-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}
.review-header .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2_5);
}
.review-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3_5);
  color: var(--ivory);
  max-width: none;
}
.review-header .lede {
  max-width: 46rem;
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-5);
}
.review-price-block {
  max-width: 28rem;
}
.review-verdict-grid,
.review-pros-cons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.review-verdict-card,
.review-pros-cons-grid > div {
  background: var(--graphite-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
}
.review-verdict-card h3,
.review-pros-cons-grid h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2_5);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.review-verdict-card.is-skip h3,
.review-pros-cons-grid .is-skip h3 {
  color: var(--stone);
}
.review-verdict-card p,
.review-pros-cons-grid li {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.review-pros-cons-grid ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.review-role-note,
.review-backlink p,
.review-changelog p,
.review-byline p {
  color: var(--sand);
  max-width: 46rem;
}
.review-evidence-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.review-hero-media {
  margin: 0;
}
.review-spec-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.review-spec-table th,
.review-spec-table td {
  padding: var(--space-2_5) var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.review-spec-table th {
  width: 11rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.review-spec-table td {
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.review-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-2_5);
}
.review-gallery-item {
  margin: 0;
}
.review-fb {
  max-width: 52rem;
}
.review-care {
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-3_5) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--graphite-elevated);
  color: var(--sand);
}
.review-care summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.review-care .pgeo-steps {
  margin-top: var(--space-3_5);
}
.review-hub-links {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-3_5) var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--graphite-elevated);
}
.review-hub-kicker {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-1_5);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.review-hub-links ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--sand);
}
.review-hub-role {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.review-card-link,
.price-block-cta .review-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.review-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.review-card-pending {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.review-verdict,
.review-evidence,
.review-features,
.review-pros-cons,
.review-backlink,
.review-faq,
.review-changelog,
.review-byline {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 6rem;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .review-verdict-grid,
  .review-pros-cons-grid,
  .review-evidence-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .review-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

/* Reviews index hub (/reviews/) — same tokens, not a second theme */
.review-index-main {
  padding: 1.75rem var(--space-6) var(--space-16);
}
.review-index-count,
.review-index-more {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.review-index-grid {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.review-index-card {
  cursor: default;
}
.review-index-card h2 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.review-index-card h2 a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.review-index-card .hub-card-foot a {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* —— Site search (header + /search/) —— */
.site-search {
  display: none;
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1_5);
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
}

.site-search input[type="search"] {
  width: 11.5rem;
  height: 2rem;
  padding: 0 var(--space-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-ui);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.site-search input[type="search"]::placeholder {
  color: var(--stone);
}

.site-search input[type="search"]:focus {
  outline: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.site-search button {
  height: 2rem;
  padding: 0 var(--space-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.site-search button:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--on-gold);
}

.site-search-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  color: var(--sand);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-search-icon:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .site-search {
    display: flex;
  }
  .site-search-icon {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .site-search-icon {
    margin-left: var(--space-1);
  }
}

.site-search-mobile {
  display: flex;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}

.site-search-mobile input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1;
  width: auto;
}

.site-search-suggest {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.4rem);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  min-width: 18rem;
  z-index: 50;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: var(--space-1_5) 0;
}

.site-search-suggest ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.site-search-suggest a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.site-search-suggest a:hover {
  background: var(--gold-tint);
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.site-search-suggest-type {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.site-search-suggest-empty,
.site-search-suggest-all {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.site-search-suggest-all {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.search-main {
  padding: 1.75rem var(--space-6) var(--space-16);
}

.search-page-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2_5);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-6);
}

.search-page-form input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1 1 16rem;
  min-width: 0;
  height: 2.75rem;
  padding: 0 var(--space-3_5);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-ui);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.search-page-form input[type="search"]:focus {
  outline: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.search-empty,
.search-count {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.search-hits {
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.search-hit {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--ink-2);
}

.search-hit h2 {
  margin: var(--space-1) 0 var(--space-1_5);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.search-hit h2 a {
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.search-hit h2 a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

.search-hit p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.search-hit-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-3_5);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-1);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.search-hit-type {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.search-hit-cat {
  color: var(--stone);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.search-hit-cat:hover {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}

/* Light-theme hierarchy — white cards lift off the paper canvas */
.product-card,
.hub-card,
.featured-pick,
.short-answer,
.note,
.scene-card,
.deal-row,
.search-hit,
.faq-list,
.compare-wrap,
.deals-list,
.deals-live-card,
.deals-note,
.about-do,
.about-dont,
.review-verdict-card,
.review-pros-cons-grid > div,
.cite-this,
.role-contrast-item {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Light-theme chrome — hairlines that still read on ivory paper */
.hub-card,
.product-card,
.category-card,
.scene-card,
.search-hit,
.compare-wrap,
.short-answer,
.note,
.cite-this,
.role-contrast-item,
.deals-hero,
.deals-band,
.site-search-suggest {
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}

.featured-pick {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.7);
}

/* —— Card hierarchy 2026-10-18 — ivory editorial, not a dark flip ——
   Primary: title + role · price + Amazon CTA
   Secondary: one-line summary · rating/reviews
   Tertiary: why/skip, chips, buyer Q&A, timestamp
   Footer actions: packed cluster, bottom-right (flex-end). */
.product-card .badge,
.featured-pick .feat-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}
.product-card .product-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-top: var(--space-1_5);
}
.featured-pick .product-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.product-card .product-tagline,
.featured-pick .product-tagline {
  margin-top: var(--space-1_5);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--sand);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.product-card .price-block .price,
.featured-pick .price-block .price {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.product-card .price-block-cta,
.featured-pick .price-block-cta {
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.product-card .price-block-cta .btn-primary,
.featured-pick .price-block-cta .btn-primary {
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -16px rgba(201, 168, 106, 0.85);
}

/* Secondary: rating sits with price, quieter than the dollar */
.product-card .price-social,
.featured-pick .price-social {
  color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.product-card .price-rating-value,
.featured-pick .price-rating-value {
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.product-card .price-rating-count,
.featured-pick .price-rating-count {
  color: var(--stone);
}

/* Tertiary: supporting copy recedes */
.product-card .why-skip,
.featured-pick .feat-why {
  margin-top: var(--space-3_5);
  padding-top: var(--space-3_5);
}
.product-card .why-skip-label,
.product-card .why-skip-label:not(.is-muted),
.featured-pick .why-skip-label,
.featured-pick .why-skip-label:not(.is-muted) {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.product-card .why-text,
.featured-pick .feat-why .why-text,
.why-skip .why-text {
  margin-top: var(--space-1_5);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--stone);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.product-card .feat-skip-line.is-card-skip,
.product-card .skip-note,
.product-card .skip-text,
.featured-pick .feat-skip-line,
.featured-pick .feat-skip-kicker {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--stone);
  opacity: 0.88;
}
.product-card .tradeoff-chips,
.featured-pick .tradeoff-chips {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}
.product-card .tradeoff-chips li,
.featured-pick .tradeoff-chips li {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  color: var(--stone);
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.product-card .tradeoff-chips li.is-pro,
.featured-pick .tradeoff-chips li.is-pro {
  color: var(--stone);
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.product-card .chips-source,
.featured-pick .chips-source {
  color: var(--stone);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.product-card .product-geo,
.featured-pick .product-geo {
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  background: transparent;
  border-color: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.product-card .product-geo > summary,
.featured-pick .product-geo > summary {
  padding: var(--space-1) 0;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--stone);
}
.product-card .pgeo-summary-label,
.featured-pick .pgeo-summary-label {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.product-card .product-geo > summary:hover .pgeo-summary-label,
.featured-pick .product-geo > summary:hover .pgeo-summary-label {
  color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.product-card .price-checked,
.featured-pick .price-checked {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--stone);
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.product-card .review-card-link,
.featured-pick .review-card-link {
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Photo column carries more weight */
.product-card .product-media {
  background: var(--ink-3);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}
.product-card .product-media img {
  padding: var(--space-2);
}
.featured-pick .product-media img {
  padding: var(--space-1_5);
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .product-card {
    grid-template-columns: 256px 1fr;
  }
}

/* Mobile tap floors */
/* Raise tap floors without shrinking glyphs. Icon stays ≥2.5rem visually
   (18px SVG centered); hit box ≥44. Drawer links keep 0.5rem padding,
   vertically centered. Search input/button keep 2rem height but min-height
   wins (drawer + header form). Coarse pointer → 48. No user-scalable lock. */
.site-search-icon {
  min-width: var(--touch-min);
  min-height: var(--touch-min);
}
.nav-mobile a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: var(--touch-min);
}
.site-search input[type="search"],
.site-search button {
  min-height: var(--touch-min);
}
@media (any-pointer: coarse) {
  .site-search-icon {
    min-width: var(--touch-coarse);
    min-height: var(--touch-coarse);
  }
  .nav-mobile a {
    min-height: var(--touch-coarse);
  }
  .site-search input[type="search"],
  .site-search button {
    min-height: var(--touch-coarse);
  }
}
/* /Mobile tap floors */