/* ==========================================================================
   Rich Older Women Dating - Core Stylesheet
   Version: 1.0.0 (Production Ready)
   Palette: Deep Burgundy, Warm Ivory, Soft Champagne Accent, Charcoal, White
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS Custom Properties / Design Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Millionaire & Luxury Dating Palette (Obsidian Noir & 24K Liquid Gold) */
  --color-primary: #D4AF37;          /* 24K Liquid Gold Accent */
  --color-primary-dark: #B38E2A;     /* Burnished Antique Gold */
  --color-primary-light: #F4DB8E;    /* Radiant Pale Gold */
  --color-primary-subtle: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10); /* Gold Tint / Glass Wash */

  --color-champagne: #D4AF37;        /* Metallic 24K Gold Accent */
  --color-champagne-light: #F8E7B9;  /* Champagne Gold Shimmer */
  --color-champagne-dark: #9E7924;   /* Deep Burnished Gold */
  --color-champagne-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);

  /* Obsidian & Caviar Luxury Dark Surfaces */
  --color-bg-base: #0B0B0E;          /* Deep Obsidian Canvas */
  --color-bg-surface: #121217;       /* Midnight Caviar Slate */
  --color-bg-card: #171722;          /* Elevated Obsidian Velvet Card */
  --color-bg-card-alt: #1E1E2A;      /* Inset / Accent Surface */

  /* Aliases for backwards compatibility across existing classes */
  --color-ivory: #0B0B0E;            /* Canvas background */
  --color-ivory-alt: #121217;        /* Secondary section background */
  --color-ivory-card: #171722;       /* Luxury Card Base */

  /* Luxury Typography: Platinum, Sterling, Muted Steel */
  --color-charcoal: #F5F5F7;         /* Crisp Platinum Text */
  --color-charcoal-muted: #A3A3B5;   /* Sterling Muted Secondary Text */
  --color-charcoal-light: #7E7E91;   /* Muted Metadata / Subtext */

  --color-border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --color-border-accent: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
  --color-border-focus: #D4AF37;

  --color-success: #34D399;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-2xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 0.75rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4.5rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;

  /* Shadows - Deep Onyx with Ambient Gold Radiance */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 24px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);

  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 180ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 260ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 860px;
  --header-height: 76px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Base Typography
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Accessible Skip to Content */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1.25rem;
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-champagne);
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-champagne);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

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

/* Container Utility */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl) auto;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Buttons & Interactive Controls
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3D98A 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #A88123 100%);
  color: #0B0B0E;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0B8 0%, #E0BC48 50%, #B88E2C 100%);
  color: #070709;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: rgba(18, 18, 24, 0.7);
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.btn-champagne {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3D98A 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #A88123 100%);
  color: #0B0B0E;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.btn-champagne:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0B8 0%, #E0BC48 50%, #B88E2C 100%);
  color: #070709;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.05rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Sticky Header & Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(11, 11, 14, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  height: var(--header-height);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  background-color: rgba(11, 11, 14, 0.98);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
  background-color: #0E0D12;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  border-color: var(--color-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.brand-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .logo-main {
  color: #FFF2C6;
}

.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Fallback for legacy markup without .brand-logo-img */
.brand-logo:not(:has(.brand-logo-img))::before {
  content: '';
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
  background: #0E0D12 url('logo-crest.png') center center / cover no-repeat;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:not(:has(.brand-logo-img)):hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  border-color: var(--color-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

/* Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    list-style: none;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-champagne);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Header Actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-login {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .btn-login {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1010;
}

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

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-champagne);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .line-1 {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .line-2 {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .line-3 {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
  background-color: #0E0E14;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 999;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links .nav-link {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: #070709;
  color: var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  filter: brightness(0.62) contrast(1.1);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 65%),
              linear-gradient(
                135deg,
                rgba(11, 11, 14, 0.95) 0%,
                rgba(18, 18, 25, 0.85) 55%,
                rgba(7, 7, 10, 0.94) 100%
              );
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
  }
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  color: var(--color-champagne-light);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.hero-trust-subtext {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-trust-subtext span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Match Finder Card (Hero Floating / Grid Form)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.match-finder-card {
  background: rgba(22, 22, 32, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.finder-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.finder-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.finder-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
}

.match-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.form-select,
.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: #0E0E14;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
  appearance: auto;
}

.form-select:hover,
.form-input:hover {
  background-color: #14141E;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.form-select:focus,
.form-input:focus {
  background-color: #161622;
  border-color: var(--color-champagne);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-champagne-glow);
  outline: none;
}

.age-range-inputs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.age-range-inputs .form-select,
.age-range-inputs .form-control {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.age-separator {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: lowercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-light);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Trust Strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-strip-section {
  background-color: #0E0E13;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

.trust-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.trust-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.trust-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.trust-icon-box svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.trust-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.trust-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. AI / AEO "At A Glance" Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.aeo-glance-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.glance-box {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.glance-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.glance-title-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-champagne-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.glance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

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

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

.glance-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #111117;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-champagne);
}

.glance-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-champagne-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.glance-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.glance-summary {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Featured Profiles Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.profiles-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

/* Discovery Filter Bar */
.profile-filter-bar {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.filter-controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.filter-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
}

.filter-select {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 28, 33, 0.15);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.filter-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-champagne);
}

/* Profiles Grid */
.profiles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

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

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

.profile-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.profile-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory-alt);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.profile-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
}

.profile-card:hover .profile-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.profile-badge-verified {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--color-success);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.profile-badge-active {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(28, 28, 33, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #C8E6C9;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.active-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #4CAF50;
}

.profile-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.profile-identity {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.profile-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.profile-location {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.profile-profession-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.profile-quote {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.profile-action-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.profile-action-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. How It Works Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.how-it-works-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  position: relative;
}

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

.step-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.step-number {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-md) auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3D98A 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
  color: #0B0B0E;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.step-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Why Mature Dating? (In-Depth Editorial SEO Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-dating-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.editorial-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr;
  }
}

.editorial-article {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.editorial-article h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.editorial-article h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.editorial-article p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
}

.editorial-article strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.editorial-article ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem 0;
}

.editorial-article li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.editorial-article li::before {
  content: '✦';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Editorial Featured Woman Image & Member Card */
.editorial-featured-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  background: #140d14;
}

.editorial-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.editorial-featured-media:hover .editorial-featured-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.badge-verified-member {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #55e69e;
  background: rgba(85, 230, 158, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(85, 230, 158, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Editorial Sidebar Highlights */
.editorial-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-box {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-box-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sidebar-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sidebar-list li {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.sidebar-list svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. GEO / Location Hub Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.locations-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.regions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.region-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.region-card:hover {
  background: #1D1D2B;
  border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.region-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.region-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.region-scope {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-light);
}

.region-arrow {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* City Directory Tabs / Accordion */
.city-directory {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.city-directory-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
}

.metro-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

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

.metro-group-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-champagne);
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.metro-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.metro-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.metro-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Mature Dating Advice / Editorial Hub
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.advice-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.advice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

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

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

.advice-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.advice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.advice-thumb-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory-alt);
}

.advice-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 350ms ease;
}

.advice-card:hover .advice-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.advice-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.advice-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.advice-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.advice-snippet {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.advice-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-light);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. FAQ Section (AEO Accordions)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory-card);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory-card);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-trigger:hover {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-content {
  display: block;
}

.faq-direct-answer {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-champagne);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Success Stories (Demo Member Testimonials)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

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

.story-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.story-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.story-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.story-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-attribution {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

.story-member {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.story-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-light);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Safety & Privacy Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.safety-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.safety-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

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

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

.safety-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.safety-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.safety-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.safety-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.safety-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Member CTA Conversion Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.conversion-cta-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #070709 0%, #15151F 50%, #0A0A0E 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.conversion-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-champagne), transparent);
}

.cta-box {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #060608;
  color: #CCCAD2;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-2xl) 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  background-color: #0E0D12;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.footer-logo:not(:has(.footer-logo-img))::before {
  content: '';
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
  background: #0E0D12 url('logo-crest.png') center center / cover no-repeat;
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #9E9DA6;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-champagne-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #B5B3BE;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #8C8A94;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  color: var(--color-champagne-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Registration / Login Modal Dialog
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(28, 28, 33, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #171722;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  animation: modalFadeIn 220ms ease-out;
}

@keyframes modalFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.98);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 1rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
}

.modal-tabs {
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.password-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.password-toggle-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.password-toggle-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-alert {
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-alert.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #E8F5E9;
  color: #1B5E20;
  border: 1px solid #C8E6C9;
}

.form-alert.error {
  display: block;
  background-color: #FFEBEE;
  color: #B71C1C;
  border: 1px solid #FFCDD2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. Geographic Discovery & Metro Hubs Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  padding: 1rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.breadcrumb-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
}

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

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
}

.geo-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #07070A 0%, #151520 70%, #0B0B0E 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.geo-hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--color-ivory), transparent);
}

.geo-hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.geo-hero-content .hero-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.geo-hero-content .hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* Live Location Search Input Bar */
.location-search-box {
  background: #14141C;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg) auto;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.location-search-box svg {
  margin-left: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.location-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
}

.location-search-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-charcoal-light);
}

.location-search-btn {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.popular-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.city-pill-link {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.city-pill-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-champagne);
  color: #0B0B0E;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-color: var(--color-champagne);
}

/* State Directory Grid */
.geo-state-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .geo-state-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.geo-state-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.geo-state-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.geo-state-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.geo-state-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.geo-state-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.geo-state-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.geo-cities-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.geo-city-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background: #111116;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.geo-city-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-champagne);
}

.geo-state-action {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.geo-state-action:hover {
  color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
}

/* Metro Spotlight Showcase */
.metro-spotlight-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.metro-spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

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

.metro-spotlight-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.metro-spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.metro-spotlight-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.metro-spotlight-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
}

.metro-spotlight-card:hover .metro-spotlight-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.metro-spotlight-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(28, 28, 33, 0.85), transparent);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.metro-spotlight-city {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.metro-spotlight-tagline {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.metro-spotlight-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.metro-lifestyle-text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.metro-venues-box {
  background: #111116; border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.metro-venues-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.metro-venues-list {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.nav-link.active-page {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active-page::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Editorial, Legal, Contact & Content Pages Component Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.prose-section {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.prose-container {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal-meta-box {
  background: #14141D; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-champagne);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-champagne-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.legal-meta-item strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.legal-section-block {
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.legal-section-block:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-section-block h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-section-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-champagne-light);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.legal-section-block p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.legal-section-block ul, .legal-section-block ol {
  margin-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.legal-section-block li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-highlight-box {
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* Contact Page Grid */
.contact-grid-section {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-channels-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-channel-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-channel-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-channel-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-channel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-channel-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-channel-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-champagne);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Step Process Grid (How It Works) */
.step-process-section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.step-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

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

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

.step-process-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.step-number-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3D98A 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
  color: #0B0B0E;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-process-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-process-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Success Stories Grid */
.stories-spotlight-section {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.story-featured-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .story-featured-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.story-featured-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.story-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.story-featured-body {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.story-couple-names {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.story-couple-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-quote-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.story-full-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.stories-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

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

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

.story-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-accent);
}

.story-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.story-card-names {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.story-card-location {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
}

.story-card-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.story-card-narrative {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-card-footer {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Press Releases */
.press-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.press-item-card {
  background: var(--color-ivory-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.press-item-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.press-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-champagne-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.press-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.press-item-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Success Story Discreet Author Privacy Blur */
.story-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-filter: blur(6px);
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Editorial Featured Article Media */
.editorial-featured-media {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  background: #111116;
}

.editorial-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
}