/* =========================================================
   FindEuroSingles - design system
   Southern European Warmth & Editorial Lifestyle
   ========================================================= */

:root {
    /* Palette */
    --c-crimson: #991B1B;
    --c-crimson-dark: #7F1616;
    --c-gold: #D97706;
    --c-gold-light: #F0B429;
    --c-gold-deep: #B45309;
    --c-sand: #FDE68A;
    --c-sand-deep: #E3CE93;
    --c-cream: #FFFBEB;
    --c-cream-2: #FAF3DF;
    --c-white: #FFFFFF;
    --c-espresso: #1C1917;
    --c-ink: #292524;
    --c-body: #44403C;
    --c-muted: #57534E;
    --c-olive: #6B7147;
    --c-olive-dark: #545937;
    --c-marble: #F4F2EE;

    /* Typography */
    --font-display: "Playfair Display", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    --font-ui: "Outfit", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;

    --fs-h1: clamp(2.15rem, 1.5rem + 2.9vw, 3.85rem);
    --fs-h2: clamp(1.7rem, 1.3rem + 1.7vw, 2.6rem);
    --fs-h3: clamp(1.18rem, 1.05rem + 0.5vw, 1.45rem);
    --fs-body: clamp(1rem, 0.97rem + 0.15vw, 1.075rem);
    --fs-small: 0.9375rem;

    /* Space & shape */
    --space-section: clamp(3.25rem, 6vw, 6rem);
    --radius-sm: 10px;
    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-pill: 999px;
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(87, 58, 18, 0.10);
    --shadow-lift: 0 18px 44px rgba(87, 58, 18, 0.16);
    --border-sand: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    --container: 1200px;
    --header-h: 68px;
}

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

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

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

pre, code, .code-block, [class*="code"] { max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; }
pre code, .code-block code { display: block; min-width: 0; }

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

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

details { height: fit-content; }

:where(p, li, blockquote, figcaption, dd, .prose, .seo-text, article)
  a:not([class]) {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}

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

section { overflow: clip; }

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    background-color: var(--c-cream);
    color: var(--c-body);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: var(--fs-body);
    line-height: 1.68;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--c-espresso);
    line-height: 1.16;
    margin: 0 0 0.6em;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); font-weight: 600; }

p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a { color: var(--c-crimson); }
a:hover { color: var(--c-crimson-dark); }

:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--c-crimson);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1.1em; padding-left: 1.15rem; }
li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }

strong { color: var(--c-ink); }

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

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    background: var(--c-espresso);
    color: var(--c-cream);
    padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; color: var(--c-cream); }

.icon { width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; display: block; }
.icon--sm { width: 1.05rem; height: 1.05rem; }

/* ============================================
   LAYOUT PRIMITIVES
   ============================================ */
.container { width: min(100% - 2.25rem, var(--container)); margin-inline: auto; }
.container--narrow { width: min(100% - 2.25rem, 820px); margin-inline: auto; }

.section { position: relative; padding: var(--space-section) 0; }
.section--tight { padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) 0; }
.section--cream { background: var(--c-cream); }
.section--cream-2 { background: var(--c-cream-2); }
.section--white { background: var(--c-white); }
.section--olive { background: var(--c-olive); color: #F4F1E4; }
.section--olive h2, .section--olive h3 { color: #FFF9E8; }
.section--espresso { background: var(--c-espresso); color: #E9E4DA; }
.section--espresso h2, .section--espresso h3 { color: #FFF9E8; }

.section--ruled { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep); }

/* Paper grain overlay */
.paper::before,
.section--cream::before,
.section--cream-2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.55;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 26%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.055) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 72% 62%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.045) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 46% 88%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.04) 0 1.5px, transparent 3px);
    background-size: 74px 74px, 96px 96px, 120px 120px;
}
.section > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Marble surface */
.marble {
    background:
        linear-gradient(118deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 0%, rgba(238,236,231,0.85) 42%, rgba(250,249,246,0.95) 100%),
        var(--c-marble);
    position: relative;
}
.marble::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.4;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(102deg, transparent 46%, rgba(120,113,108,0.14) 47%, transparent 48.4%),
        linear-gradient(76deg, transparent 61%, rgba(120,113,108,0.10) 62%, transparent 63.2%),
        linear-gradient(126deg, transparent 20%, rgba(120,113,108,0.08) 21%, transparent 22%);
}

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr)); }
.grid--start { align-items: start; }

.split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .split--media-first > :first-child { order: -1; }
    .split--wide-text { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; }
}

.stack > * + * { margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.lede { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1rem + 0.4vw, 1.25rem); color: var(--c-muted); }
.section--olive .lede,
.section--espresso .lede { color: #EDE8DB; }

.prose { max-width: 68ch; }
.prose h3 { margin-top: 1.8rem; }

.actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: center; }

/* ============================================
   ORNAMENTS
   ============================================ */
.compass-rose { display: inline-block; color: var(--c-gold); line-height: 0; }
.compass-rose svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.compass-rose--sm { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.compass-rose--md { width: 54px; height: 54px; }
.compass-rose--lg { width: 84px; height: 84px; }

.gold-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem) auto;
    max-width: 460px;
}
.gold-divider__rule {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--c-gold) 55%, transparent);
}

.compass-seam {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: -34px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.compass-seam .compass-rose {
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 10px;
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); }
.section-head--center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; max-width: 780px; }
.section-head--left { text-align: left; }
.section-head__title { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.section-head__rules { display: flex; gap: 0.55rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-head--center .section-head__rules { justify-content: center; }
.section-head__rules span {
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
}
.section-head__rules span:first-child { width: 68px; }
.section-head__rules span:last-child { width: 34px; opacity: 0.55; }
.section-head__text { color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0; }
.section--olive .section-head__text,
.section--espresso .section-head__text { color: #FFFBEB; }
.section--olive .eyebrow { color: #FFF9E8; }
.section--espresso .eyebrow { color: var(--c-sand); }
.section--olive .region-list a { color: #FFFBEB; }
.section--olive .region-list a:hover { color: var(--c-sand); }

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS & BADGES
   ============================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.7rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-gold-light), var(--c-gold));
    color: var(--c-espresso);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.16);
}
.btn--primary:hover { color: var(--c-espresso); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); }

.btn--secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--c-crimson);
    border-color: var(--c-crimson);
}
.btn--secondary:hover { background: rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.07); color: var(--c-crimson-dark); }

.btn--ghost {
    background: var(--c-white);
    color: var(--c-crimson);
    border-color: var(--c-sand-deep);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--c-cream); color: var(--c-crimson-dark); }

.btn--dark {
    background: var(--c-espresso);
    color: #FFF7E4;
}
.btn--dark:hover { color: #FFF7E4; background: #2C2723; }

.btn--sm { min-height: 44px; padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem; font-size: 0.925rem; }
.btn--lg { min-height: 54px; padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem; font-size: 1.075rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

.trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
}
.trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.42rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    color: var(--c-ink);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.trust-badge .icon { color: var(--c-crimson); }
.section--espresso .trust-badge,
.section--olive .trust-badge,
.hero-overlay .trust-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.94);
}

/* ============================================
   HEADER + NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.97);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(87, 58, 18, 0.12); }

.site-header__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: var(--header-h);
    padding-block: 0.55rem;
}

.site-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--c-espresso);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-brand__mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--c-gold); line-height: 0; }
.site-brand__mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.site-brand__text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.95rem + 0.5vw, 1.3rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-brand__text em { font-style: normal; color: var(--c-crimson); }

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }

.nav-toggle {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--c-espresso);
}
.nav-toggle__bars { display: block; width: 20px; }
.nav-toggle__bars span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, opacity 0.18s ease;
}
.nav-toggle__bars span + span { margin-top: 5px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile drawer */
.site-nav {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 100%;
    height: calc(100dvh - 100%);
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem 3rem;
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, opacity 0.24s ease, visibility 0.28s;
}
.site-nav.is-open { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.nav-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(227, 206, 147, 0.6); }

.nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-espresso);
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--c-crimson); }
.nav-chevron { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform 0.2s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-panel { display: none; padding: 0 0 1rem; }
.nav-item--panel.is-open .nav-panel { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
.nav-panel__title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.nav-panel ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-panel li { margin: 0; }
.nav-panel a {
    display: block;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--c-body);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.nav-panel a:hover { background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.09); color: var(--c-crimson); }

.nav-drawer-cta { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.header-cta { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .site-nav {
        position: static;
        height: auto;
        background: none;
        border: 0;
        overflow: visible;
        padding: 0;
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transition: none;
        flex: 1;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }
    .nav-toggle { display: none; }
    .nav-drawer-cta { display: none; }
    .header-actions .header-cta { display: inline-flex; }

    .nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.1rem; }
    .nav-item { border: 0; position: relative; }
    .nav-link {
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
        font-size: 0.945rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    }
    .nav-link:hover { background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1); }

    .nav-panel {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 0.6rem);
        background: var(--c-white);
        border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
        padding: 1.5rem;
        z-index: 40;
    }
    .nav-panel--mega {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: min(1060px, calc(100vw - 3rem));
    }
    .nav-item--panel.is-open .nav-panel--mega {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .nav-panel--list { right: 0; width: min(460px, calc(100vw - 3rem)); }
    .nav-item--panel.is-open .nav-panel--list { display: block; }
    .nav-panel a { padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem; min-height: 40px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-link { font-size: 1rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================ */
.breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: 1.15rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.breadcrumbs ol {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem 0.55rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.breadcrumbs li { margin: 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; }
.breadcrumbs li + li::before {
    content: "/";
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--c-crimson); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--c-muted); }

/* ============================================
   HERO HELPERS
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0;
    color: #FFF9EC;
    overflow: clip;
}
.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.home-hero .hero__bg {
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 78% 24%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45) 0%, transparent 58%),
        linear-gradient(122deg, var(--c-espresso) 0%, var(--c-crimson-dark) 58%, var(--c-gold-deep) 100%);
}
.hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.86) 0%, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.62) 42%, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.12) 74%, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.05) 100%);
}
.hero__frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 12px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.55);
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.hero__frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 5px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.28);
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 40rem; }
.hero h1 { color: #FFF9EC; }
/* .hero p { color: #F3EADA; } */
.hero .eyebrow { color: var(--c-sand); }

.hero--light { color: var(--c-body); }
.hero--light h1 { color: var(--c-espresso); }
.hero--light p { color: var(--c-muted); }

.hero--panel {
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border-block: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    color: var(--c-body);
}
.hero--panel h1 { color: var(--c-espresso); }
.hero--panel p { color: var(--c-muted); }
.hero--panel .eyebrow { color: var(--c-gold-deep); }

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
}

.page-title-band {
    background: var(--c-cream);
    text-align: center;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem) 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
}

/* ============================================
   MEDIA FRAMES
   ============================================ */
.media-frame { margin: 0; }
.media-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    object-fit: cover;
}
.media-frame--arch img { border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius) var(--radius); }
.media-frame--mat {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(0.75rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.media-frame--mat img { border: 1px solid var(--c-sand); box-shadow: none; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.media-frame figcaption {
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: var(--c-muted);
    text-align: center;
}
.media-frame--fill { height: 100%; }
.media-frame--fill img { height: 100%; min-height: 260px; }

.band-media {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(240px, 40vw, 460px);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
}

/* ============================================
   CARDS
   ============================================ */
.feature-card {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    height: 100%;
}
.feature-card__medallion {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.feature-card__title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

.arch-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: 140px 140px var(--radius) var(--radius);
    padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem 1.9rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    height: 100%;
}
.arch-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 7px;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand);
    border-radius: 132px 132px 12px 12px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.arch-card__crest {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.4rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
}
.arch-card__label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.arch-card__title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.arch-card p { position: relative; }

.stat-tile {
    background: rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.94);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 130px;
}
.stat-tile__icon { display: inline-flex; color: var(--c-gold-deep); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.stat-tile__value {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-espresso);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.stat-tile__label { margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--c-muted); }

/* Profile cards */
.profile-card {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.profile-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); }
.profile-card__media { position: relative; }
.profile-card__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 28%;
}
.profile-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 0.6rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.95);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    color: var(--c-espresso);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.profile-card__body {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem 1.3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex: 1;
}
.profile-card__name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}
.profile-card__meta {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--c-muted);
}
.profile-card__body p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }
.profile-card__body .btn { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; }

/* Story cards */
.story-card {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 0.85rem 0.85rem 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}
.story-card__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand);
}
.story-card--feature .story-card__media img {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius) var(--radius);
}
.story-card--feature { border-width: 2px; border-color: var(--c-gold); }
.story-card__body { padding-inline: 0.4rem; }
.story-card__body p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.story-card__meta {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

/* Link cards */
.link-card {
    display: block;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.link-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); color: inherit; }
.link-card__media { display: block; }
.link-card__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.link-card__body {
    display: block;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand);
    background: var(--c-cream);
    position: relative;
}
.link-card__title {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-espresso);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.link-card__text { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-muted); }
.link-card__arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--c-crimson);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.link-card:hover .link-card__arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* Note panel */
.note-panel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--c-crimson);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
}
.note-panel--white { background: var(--c-white); }
.note-panel--gold { border-left-color: var(--c-gold); }
.note-panel__icon { color: var(--c-crimson); flex-shrink: 0; }
.note-panel__title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }

/* ============================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================ */
.timeline {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.6rem;
    position: relative;
    counter-reset: step;
}
.timeline__step { position: relative; margin: 0; padding-left: 4.25rem; }
.timeline__marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
    z-index: 1;
}
.timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 27px;
    top: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-gold-light), var(--c-gold), var(--c-sand-deep));
}
.timeline__title { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.timeline__step p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .timeline {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .timeline__step { padding-left: 0; text-align: center; }
    .timeline__marker { position: relative; margin: 0 auto 1rem; }
    .timeline::before {
        left: 8%;
        right: 8%;
        top: 27px;
        bottom: auto;
        width: auto;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-sand-deep), var(--c-gold) 20%, var(--c-gold) 80%, var(--c-sand-deep));
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================ */
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; align-items: start; }
.faq-item {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(87, 58, 18, 0.06);
    align-self: start;
}
.faq-item > summary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 52px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-espresso);
}
.faq-item > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item__q { flex: 1; }
.faq-item__chevron {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-item__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item__a {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
}
.faq-item__a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.section--olive .faq-item,
.section--espresso .faq-item { border-color: rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.55); }
.section--olive .faq-item__a,
.section--espresso .faq-item__a { color: var(--c-body); }

/* ============================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================ */
.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    min-width: 480px;
}
.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand);
}
.compare-table thead th {
    background: var(--c-espresso);
    color: #FFF7E4;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.compare-table tbody th { font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ink); }
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--c-cream); }
.compare-table td { text-align: center; }
.compare-table tbody tr:last-child th,
.compare-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.mark { display: inline-flex; }
.mark--yes { color: var(--c-gold-deep); }
.mark--no { color: #78716C; }

/* ============================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================ */
.cta-banner {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--c-espresso);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}
.cta-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.5);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.cta-banner__panel {
    padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    color: #F2EADC;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}
.cta-banner__title { color: #FFF7E4; margin: 0; }
.cta-banner__panel p { margin: 0; }
.cta-banner__panel a { color: var(--c-sand); text-decoration: underline; }
.cta-banner__panel a:hover { color: var(--c-sand-deep); }
.cta-banner .btn { align-self: flex-start; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cta-banner:has(.cta-banner__media) { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .cta-banner__media img { min-height: 320px; }
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--c-espresso);
    color: #DCD5C9;
    padding: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.25rem) 0 1.75rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--c-gold);
}
.site-footer a { color: #DCD5C9; text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--c-sand); text-decoration: underline; }

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.22);
}
.footer-brand__name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFF7E4;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-brand__name em { font-style: normal; color: var(--c-sand); }
.footer-brand p { max-width: 40ch; margin-bottom: 1.15rem; }

.footer-col__title {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-sand);
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-col__sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #C9BFA6;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin: 0; }
.footer-col a { display: block; padding: 0.4rem 0; }

.footer-directory { padding: 2rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.22); }
.footer-directory__grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.footer-directory__grid--blog ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-directory__grid--blog a { display: block; padding: 0.4rem 0; }

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; color: #B9AF9C; }
.footer-bottom__links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.15rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-bottom__links li { margin: 0; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .footer-directory__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-directory__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .footer-directory__grid--blog { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================ */
.hero--compact { padding: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem) 0; }

.about-hero .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a6720ed7d8160903499.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
}
.about-hero .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.96) 0%,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.82) 28%,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.32) 52%,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.02) 72%);
}
.about-hero .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--c-crimson); }
.about-hero .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--c-muted); }

.about-story__cols {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.about-story__cols p { margin: 0; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .about-story__cols {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .about-story__cols > *:first-child { padding-right: 2.25rem; }
    .about-story__cols > *:last-child {
        padding-left: 2.25rem;
        border-left: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================ */
.hero__corners {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 12px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.hero__corners svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.contact-hero .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a680692cb7757052874.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
}
.contact-hero .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(0deg,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.97) 0%,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.85) 35%,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.28) 68%,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.05) 100%);
}
.contact-hero { color: var(--c-body); }
.contact-hero h1 { color: var(--c-espresso); }
.contact-hero p { color: var(--c-muted); }
.contact-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--c-gold-deep); }
.contact-hero .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--c-crimson); }
.contact-hero .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--c-muted); }

.info-rows { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.info-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand);
}
.info-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.info-row__num { width: 34px; height: 34px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--c-gold-deep); }
.info-row__num svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.info-row p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-small); }

.link-row-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.link-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.link-row:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); color: inherit; }
.link-row__text-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
.link-row__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--c-espresso); }
.link-row__text { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-muted); }
.link-row__arrow { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--c-crimson); transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.link-row:hover .link-row__arrow { transform: translateX(6px); }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .link-row-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .link-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.85rem; }
    .link-row__arrow { align-self: flex-end; }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ============================================ */
.faq-hero .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a68d010cb4207744799.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: right center;
}
.faq-hero .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.96) 0%,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.82) 30%,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.25) 58%,
        rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.02) 78%);
}
.faq-hero { color: var(--c-body); }
.faq-hero h1 { color: var(--c-espresso); }
.faq-hero p { color: var(--c-muted); }
.faq-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--c-gold-deep); }
.faq-hero .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--c-crimson); }
.faq-hero .breadcrumbs [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--c-muted); }

.faq-jumplinks {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.jump-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    color: var(--c-crimson);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease;
}
.jump-pill:hover { background: var(--c-cream); color: var(--c-crimson-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); }

.faq-category--stone {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F3EE 0%, #ECE9E2 45%, #F8F6F1 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-category__veins {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.55;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-category__veins svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.faq-category--stone > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.faq-category__heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.faq-category__heading h2 { margin: 0; }
.faq-category__shield {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--c-crimson);
}
.faq-category--stone .section-head__text { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-category--stone .gold-divider { margin-inline: 0; }

/* ============================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
   ============================================ */
.reveal-init {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal-init.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    }
    .reveal-init { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
    .btn:hover, .link-card:hover, .profile-card:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS PAGE
   ============================================ */
.hiw-hero { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.hiw-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.55;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 26%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.06) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 72% 62%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.05) 0 2px, transparent 3px);
    background-size: 74px 74px, 96px 96px;
}
.hiw-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hiw-hero__grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); align-items: center; }
.hiw-hero__copy .lede { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.hiw-hero__media { position: relative; }
.hiw-hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -24px;
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 35%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.42), rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.22) 55%, transparent 78%);
    filter: blur(30px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.hiw-hero__photo {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 6 / 7;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    overflow: clip;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a69e870548131783980.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hiw-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; }
}

.hiw-shield { width: 100%; max-width: 240px; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--c-gold); }
.hiw-shield svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

.cta-photo-band {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    min-height: clamp(320px, 42vw, 460px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}
.cta-photo-band__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a69e8a695f641609162.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}
.cta-photo-band__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.93) 0%, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.74) 38%, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.24) 68%, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.06) 100%);
}
.cta-photo-band__frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 14px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--c-gold);
}
.cta-photo-band__frame svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.cta-photo-band__panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 34rem;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: #F2EADC;
}
.cta-photo-band__panel h2 { color: #FFF7E4; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.cta-photo-band__panel p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

/* ============================================
   PRIVACY POLICY PAGE
   ============================================ */
.privacy-hero { background: var(--c-cream); }

.policy-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.9rem 0 1.1rem;
    max-width: 260px;
    color: var(--c-gold);
}
.policy-divider__rule {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 0 0 var(--c-gold-light);
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.policy-divider__mark { width: 10px; height: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.policy-rows { display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; }
.policy-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}
.policy-row__badge {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
}
.policy-row h3 { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.policy-row p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-muted); }

.protection-grid-wrap { position: relative; }
.protection-grid-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.16), transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(10px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.protection-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
}
.protection-card {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.protection-card__medallion {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
}
.protection-card h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.protection-card p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; color: var(--c-muted); }

.rights-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; position: relative; }
.rights-list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 8px;
    bottom: 8px;
    width: 1px;
    background: var(--c-sand-deep);
}
.rights-item {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
}
.rights-item__num {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    background: var(--c-cream);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.rights-item p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.rights-item strong { color: var(--c-espresso); }

/* ============================================
   COOKIE POLICY PAGE
   ============================================ */
.cookie-hero .cookie-underline {
    display: block;
    width: 140px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
}
.cookie-hero .cookie-underline svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.cookie-types-wrap { position: relative; padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.cookie-types-wrap__arc {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px 0 auto 0;
    height: 220px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cookie-types-wrap__arc svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.cookie-types-wrap .grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.consent-toggles {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.consent-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-espresso);
}
.consent-toggle__track {
    width: 46px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--c-sand-deep);
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.consent-toggle__track::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 3px;
    left: 3px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.consent-toggle--on .consent-toggle__track { background: var(--c-gold); }
.consent-toggle--on .consent-toggle__track::after { transform: translateX(20px); }

/* ============================================
   TERMS & CONDITIONS PAGE
   ============================================ */
.terms-hero {
    background: var(--c-cream);
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem) 0 clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--c-gold);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    color: var(--c-body);
    overflow: clip;
}
.terms-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.5;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.06) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 75% 65%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.05) 0 2px, transparent 3px);
    background-size: 70px 70px, 90px 90px;
}
.terms-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.terms-hero .breadcrumbs ol { justify-content: center; }
.terms-hero h1 { color: var(--c-espresso); }
.terms-hero .lede { color: var(--c-muted); }
.terms-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--c-gold-deep); }
.terms-hero__inner { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.terms-hero__seam {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}
.terms-hero__seam::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: min(320px, 70%);
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--c-gold) 50%, transparent);
    z-index: -1;
}
.terms-hero__seam .compass-rose { background: var(--c-cream); padding: 6px; }

.clause-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}
.clause-list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 21px;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    width: 1px;
    background: var(--c-sand-deep);
}
.clause { position: relative; display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; align-items: flex-start; margin: 0; }
.clause__num {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
}
.clause__body h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.clause__body p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-muted); }

.conduct-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: start; }
.conduct-col {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    border: var(--border-sand);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.conduct-col--permit { background: var(--c-cream); }
.conduct-col--prohibit { background: var(--c-white); }
.conduct-col__title {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.conduct-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; }
.conduct-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }
.conduct-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.conduct-badge--yes { background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-gold); color: var(--c-crimson); }
.conduct-badge--no { background: var(--c-white); border: 1px solid var(--c-espresso); color: var(--c-espresso); }
.conduct-note { margin-top: 1.5rem; font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-muted); text-align: center; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .conduct-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

.terms-marble {
    position: relative;
    background:
        linear-gradient(118deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 0%, rgba(238,236,231,0.85) 42%, rgba(250,249,246,0.95) 100%),
        var(--c-marble);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.terms-marble::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.4;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(102deg, transparent 46%, rgba(120,113,108,0.14) 47%, transparent 48.4%),
        linear-gradient(76deg, transparent 61%, rgba(120,113,108,0.10) 62%, transparent 63.2%);
}
.terms-marble__frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--c-gold);
}
.terms-marble__frame svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.terms-marble > h2,
.terms-marble > .prose { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================
   COUNTRY LANDING PAGES
   ============================================ */
.country-hero { padding: 0; background: var(--c-cream); }

.uk-hero-plate {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(300px, 48vw, 580px);
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7a6cc7e11a0688183723.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    overflow: clip;
}
.uk-hero-plate__rule {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.75);
    border-radius: 4px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.uk-hero-plate__rule::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.4);
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.uk-hero-plate__corners {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px;
    color: var(--c-sand);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.uk-hero-plate__corners svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.de-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7aadbddd183300540147.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 25%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.fr-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7aae8c8fe55256143874.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 25%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.nl-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7aaf62acb02079215326.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.be-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ab064eaae5435721095.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.country-title-band {
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) 0 clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}
.country-title-band__inner { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.country-title-band h1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.country-title-band h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.05rem + 0.8vw, 1.6rem);
    margin: 1.6rem 0 0.5rem;
}
.country-title-band .lede { margin-bottom: 0; }
.country-title-band .trust-badges { justify-content: center; }

.breadcrumbs--center ol { justify-content: center; }
.breadcrumbs--center li > span:not([aria-current]) { color: var(--c-muted); }

.actions--center { justify-content: center; margin-top: 1.4rem; }

/* ---- Why choose: three-column editorial ---- */
.uk-why { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.uk-why__media { height: 100%; }
.uk-why__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.uk-why__copy { position: relative; }
.uk-why__copy h3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.uk-why__copy h3:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.uk-why__copy p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.uk-spine { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .uk-why { grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr 0.95fr; align-items: center; }
    .uk-why__copy { padding-left: 2.75rem; }
    .uk-spine {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 24px;
    }
    .uk-spine__line {
        position: absolute;
        left: 11px;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--c-gold) 12%, var(--c-gold) 88%, transparent);
    }
    .uk-spine__node {
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        background: var(--c-cream);
        border-radius: 50%;
        line-height: 0;
    }
    .uk-spine__node--a { top: 12%; }
    .uk-spine__node--b { top: 48%; }
    .uk-spine__node--c { top: 84%; }
}

/* ---- Arched statistic cards ---- */
.uk-arches {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 2rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%, rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.95), rgba(250, 243, 223, 0) 72%),
        var(--c-cream-2);
}
.uk-arches::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.5;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 22% 30%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.07) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 68% 66%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.06) 0 2px, transparent 3px);
    background-size: 68px 68px, 92px 92px;
}
.uk-arch {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4.5rem 1.75rem 2.25rem;
    min-height: 330px;
}
.uk-arch__frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.uk-arch__frame svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.uk-arch__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.uk-arch__icon .icon { width: 2.1rem; height: 2.1rem; }
.uk-arch h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.uk-arch p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }

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

/* ---- Cultural insights split ---- */
.uk-culture { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.uk-culture__media { height: 100%; }
.uk-culture__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 40%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.uk-culture__rule { display: none; }
.uk-culture__copy h3 { margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.uk-culture__copy p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.uk-culture__copy .section-head__rules { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .uk-culture { grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 24px 1.35fr; align-items: start; }
    .uk-culture__rule { display: block; align-self: stretch; }
    .uk-culture__rule svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
}

/* ---- Profile grid vignette ---- */
.uk-profile-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%, rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.28), rgba(255, 251, 235, 0) 72%);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.uk-flag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    line-height: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.28));
}
.uk-flag svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

/* ---- Success story mosaic ---- */
.uk-mosaic { position: relative; display: grid; gap: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); }
.uk-mosaic__connector { display: none; }
.story-card--plain { justify-content: flex-start; }
.story-card--plain .story-card__medallion {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    padding: 0.35rem 0 0 0.4rem;
}
.uk-arch-mask img { border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius) var(--radius); }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .uk-mosaic { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr 1fr; align-items: start; }
    .uk-mosaic__feature { margin-top: -1.25rem; }
    .uk-mosaic__connector {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: -46px;
        height: 90px;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 0;
    }
    .uk-mosaic__connector svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
    .uk-mosaic > .story-card { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
}

/* ---- CTA banner seam ---- */
.cta-banner--seam .cta-banner__media { position: relative; }
.cta-banner--seam .cta-banner__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0) 55%, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.65) 92%, var(--c-espresso) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cta-banner--seam .cta-banner__media::after {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0) 55%, rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.6) 90%, var(--c-espresso) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   SWISS DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.ch-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ab1b3f24d0859495115.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.swiss-mosaic__labels {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.swiss-mosaic__labels li {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
}

.swiss-mosaic__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.swiss-mosaic__center { grid-column: 1 / -1; order: -1; }
.swiss-mosaic__media { position: relative; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .swiss-mosaic__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto auto;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .swiss-mosaic__tl { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
    .swiss-mosaic__tr { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }
    .swiss-mosaic__bl { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
    .swiss-mosaic__br { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 2; }
    .swiss-mosaic__center { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 2; order: 0; }
    .swiss-mosaic__center .story-card__media img { height: 100%; }
}

/* ---- Related category cards ---- */
.related-grid .link-card__media {
    padding: 10px;
    background: var(--c-white);
}
.related-grid .link-card__media img {
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.related-grid .link-card__title { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.related-note { margin-top: 1.75rem; color: var(--c-muted); max-width: 68ch; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ============================================
   AUSTRIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.at-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ab328d26ee246025863.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* ============================================
   LUXEMBOURG DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.lu-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ab478ada96990575819.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* ============================================
   LIECHTENSTEIN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.li-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ab5cc1faa8228894565.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.story-card__media { position: relative; }

.at-mosaic__connector {
    position: relative;
    height: 40px;
    margin: -0.6rem auto 0;
    max-width: 700px;
}
.at-mosaic__connector svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.cta-banner__corners {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--c-gold);
}
.cta-banner__corners svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.profile-card__name { position: relative; }
.profile-card__name::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -5px;
    height: 2px;
    width: 0;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    transition: width 0.25s ease;
}
.profile-card:hover .profile-card__name::after { width: 55%; }

/* ============================================
   MONACAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.mc-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ab6eb37fc5861295281.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* ============================================
   NORWEGIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.nor-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ab80274b1d493293502.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.safety-grid .feature-card__medallion {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
}

/* ============================================
   SWEDISH DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.se-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ab929d586f993509455.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 28%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.profile-card__tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.profile-card__tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
}

.se-story-oval .story-card__media img {
    border-radius: 50%;
    border-width: 4px;
    border-style: double;
    border-color: var(--c-gold);
}

/* ============================================
   DANISH DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.dk-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7aba50b95c9314328563.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.dk-story-oval .story-card__media img {
    border-radius: 50%;
    border-width: 4px;
    border-style: double;
    border-color: var(--c-gold);
}

/* ============================================
   FINNISH DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.fi-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7abb726db22500751112.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.fi-story-oval .story-card__media img {
    border-radius: 50% / 36%;
    border-width: 4px;
    border-style: double;
    border-color: var(--c-gold);
}

/* ============================================
   ITALIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.it-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7abf00a0031999134346.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.it-profile-band {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: clip;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.it-profile-band::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7abf01dafc0221480916.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 60%;
}
.it-profile-band::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.94), rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.89));
}

.it-profile-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-cream), var(--c-sand) 150%);
}
.it-avatar {
    width: 104px;
    height: 104px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 3px double var(--c-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    color: var(--c-crimson);
}
.it-avatar .icon { width: 2.15rem; height: 2.15rem; }

/* ============================================
   SPANISH DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.es-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac02557c1b191345190.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.es-profile-band {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: clip;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.es-profile-band::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac026ae01c320190157.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 55%;
}
.es-profile-band::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.94), rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.9));
}

.es-profile-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-cream), var(--c-sand) 150%);
}
.es-avatar {
    width: 104px;
    height: 104px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 3px double var(--c-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    color: var(--c-crimson);
}
.es-avatar .icon { width: 2.15rem; height: 2.15rem; }

/* ============================================
   PORTUGUESE DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.pt-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac11e2c9d8647939440.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 35%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.pt-hero-plate::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 251, 235, 0) 68%, var(--c-cream) 100%);
}

.pt-profile-band::before {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac11f5ee2a282923797.webp");
    background-position: center 55%;
}

.pt-profile-card__media {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-cream), var(--c-sand) 150%);
}

.pt-avatar { color: var(--c-crimson); }

.pt-mosaic-col {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    align-content: start;
}

/* ============================================
   GREEK DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.gr-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac23628a10677246279.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 34%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.gr-terrace-band {
    margin: 0 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: clip;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.gr-terrace-band img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(200px, 30vw, 360px);
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 55%;
}

/* ============================================
   MALTESE DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.mt-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac3afe5a1f083111294.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.mt-value { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.mt-value__media { height: 100%; }
.mt-value__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.mt-value__copy { position: relative; }
.mt-value__copy h3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-value__copy h3:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-value__copy p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.mt-value__diamond { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mt-value { grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr 0.95fr; align-items: center; }
    .mt-value__copy { padding-inline: 2.5rem; }
    .mt-value__copy::before,
    .mt-value__copy::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 8%;
        bottom: 8%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--c-gold) 12%, var(--c-gold) 88%, transparent);
    }
    .mt-value__copy::before { left: 0; }
    .mt-value__copy::after { right: 0; }
    .mt-value__diamond {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        width: 11px;
        height: 11px;
        margin-top: -5.5px;
        background: var(--c-gold);
        transform: rotate(45deg);
    }
    .mt-value__diamond--l { left: -5.5px; }
    .mt-value__diamond--r { right: -5.5px; }
}

.mt-band {
    margin: 0 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: clip;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.mt-band img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(190px, 26vw, 320px);
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 58%;
}

.mt-profile-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-cream), var(--c-sand) 150%);
}
.mt-avatar {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 3px double var(--c-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    color: var(--c-crimson);
}
.mt-avatar .icon { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; }

.mt-mosaic { position: relative; }
.mt-mosaic__connector {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.mt-mosaic__connector svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.mt-mosaic > .swiss-mosaic__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cta-banner__glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.38), transparent 72%);
    filter: blur(22px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    left: -40px;
    bottom: -60px;
}
.cta-banner__panel { position: relative; }
.cta-banner__panel > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.mt-related { position: relative; }
.mt-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0.1;
    color: var(--c-gold);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.mt-watermark--tl { top: -6px; left: -10px; width: 84px; height: 84px; }
.mt-watermark--br { bottom: -6px; right: -10px; width: 84px; height: 84px; }

/* ============================================
   CYPRIOT DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.cy-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac4e316d81383277702.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 40%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.cy-overview {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
}
.cy-overview::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10% -25%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.35), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cy-stories {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
.cy-stories__connector { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cy-stories { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .cy-stories__connector {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        top: -34px;
        left: 6%;
        right: 6%;
        height: 60px;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
    .cy-stories__connector svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
    .cy-stories > .story-card { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
}

.cta-banner__media--bg {
    position: relative;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac4e5e0ca4305400420.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    min-height: 260px;
}

/* ============================================
   SAN MARINESE DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.sm-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac61e41543635915797.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.sm-cta-bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac621e1bcf305500811.webp");
    background-position: center 40%;
}

/* ============================================
   VATICAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.va-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac788e43ab918221422.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 35%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.va-intro-panel {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    text-align: center;
}
.va-intro-panel::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12% -25%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.3), transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.va-why__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.4rem;
}
.va-why__list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 5px;
    top: 4px;
    bottom: 4px;
    border-left: 2px dotted var(--c-gold);
}
.va-why__list li { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.va-why__list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.75rem;
    top: 0.35rem;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.va-why__list h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0 0 0.3rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.va-why__list h3 .icon { width: 1.15rem; height: 1.15rem; color: var(--c-gold-deep); flex-shrink: 0; }
.va-why__list p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }

.va-courtship { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.va-courtship__media {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    overflow: clip;
}
.va-courtship__media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.va-courtship__copy h3 { margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.va-courtship__copy h3:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.va-courtship__copy p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .va-courtship { grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.25fr; align-items: start; }
    .va-courtship__media { margin-top: -2.25rem; }
}

.va-medallion {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.95);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.28);
}
.va-medallion .compass-rose { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

.va-stories { position: relative; display: grid; gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.va-stories__connector { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .va-stories { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .va-stories__connector {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        top: -34px;
        left: 8%;
        right: 8%;
        height: 58px;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
    .va-stories__connector svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
    .va-stories > .story-card { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
}

.va-cta-media {
    position: relative;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac78c02fd6760076874.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    min-height: 260px;
}

/* ============================================
   ANDORRAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.ad-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac8de40b85780354879.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 34%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.ad-why { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
.ad-why__media { height: 100%; }
.ad-why__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.ad-why__copy p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .ad-why { grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr 0.95fr; align-items: center; }
}

.ad-culture { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.ad-culture__media { position: relative; }
.ad-culture__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(87, 58, 18, 0.22);
}
.ad-culture__copy h3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.ad-culture__copy h3:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.ad-culture__copy p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .ad-culture { grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.25fr; align-items: start; }
    .ad-culture__media { margin-top: -2.25rem; }
}

.ad-cta-bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ac8e152418763000891.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

/* ============================================
   IRISH DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.ie-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7aca046b0d1395414986.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.ie-cta-bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7aca077c96c810399916.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

/* ============================================
   LATVIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.lv-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7acb86b49a0945856728.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.uk-arches--tall .uk-arch { min-height: 360px; padding-top: 5rem; }

.lv-profile-band {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: clip;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.lv-profile-band::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7acb881f031730474301.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 40%;
}
.lv-profile-band::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.94), rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.9));
}

.lv-profile-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-cream), var(--c-sand) 150%);
}
.lv-avatar {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 3px double var(--c-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    color: var(--c-crimson);
}
.lv-avatar .icon { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; }

/* ============================================
   LITHUANIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.lt-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7accac2ada7246000566.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.lt-profile-band {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: clip;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.lt-profile-band::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7accad6e8bb726717081.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 35%;
}
.lt-profile-band::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.94), rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.9));
}

.lt-avatar { color: var(--c-crimson); }

.lt-mosaic { position: relative; }
.lt-mosaic__dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.lt-mosaic__dots span {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-gold);
}
.lt-pill-mask img { border-radius: 999px; }

.section-divider-diamond {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
}
.section-divider-diamond span { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--c-gold); }
.section-divider-diamond i {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    margin: 0 10px;
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================
   ESTONIAN DATING PAGE
   ============================================ */
.ee-hero-plate {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ace1fb798b497349043.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.ee-profile-band {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: clip;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.ee-profile-band::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ace20d97d2701446953.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
}
.ee-profile-band::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.94), rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.9));
}

.ee-profile-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--c-cream), var(--c-sand) 150%);
}
.ee-avatar {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 3px double var(--c-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    color: var(--c-crimson);
}
.ee-avatar .icon { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; }

.ee-mosaic { position: relative; }
.ee-mosaic__connector {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    height: 50px;
    margin-bottom: -0.4rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ee-mosaic__connector svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.ee-mosaic > .swiss-mosaic__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============================================
   BLOG: LANGUAGE BARRIERS ARTICLE
   ============================================ */
.lb-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    overflow: clip;
}
.lb-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.55;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 26%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.06) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 72% 62%, rgba(160, 125, 60, 0.05) 0 2px, transparent 3px);
    background-size: 74px 74px, 96px 96px;
}
.lb-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.lb-arch-hero { position: relative; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; }
.lb-arch-hero__mat {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(0.75rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.lb-arch-hero__photo {
    min-height: clamp(280px, 52vw, 520px);
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius) var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand);
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7acf50659d9156152651.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.lb-arch-hero__plate {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: -2.25rem auto 0;
    padding: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.35rem) clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    background: rgba(84, 89, 55, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.6);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    text-align: center;
}
.lb-arch-hero__plate h1 { color: #FFF9EC; margin: 0; }

.lb-filigree {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    width: clamp(70px, 12vw, 130px);
    color: var(--c-sand-deep);
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.lb-filigree svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.lb-filigree--tl { left: -12px; }
.lb-filigree--tr { right: -12px; }

.lb-lead { max-width: 760px; margin: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem) auto 0; text-align: center; }
.lb-updated {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.lb-lead .gold-divider { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---- Intro split ---- */
.lb-intro { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); align-items: center; }
.lb-eyebrow-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 120px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--c-sand-deep);
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.lb-intro__copy p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.lb-arch-img { margin: 0; position: relative; }
.lb-arch-img::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14px;
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.45), transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.lb-arch-img img {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 11;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .lb-intro { grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.85fr; }
}

/* ---- Parchment challenge panel ---- */
.lb-parchment {
    position: relative;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 80%, rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.28), transparent 62%),
        var(--c-cream-2);
    border: 3px double var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem) clamp(1.15rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.lb-corner { position: absolute; color: var(--c-gold); line-height: 0; }
.lb-corner--tl { top: 10px; left: 10px; }
.lb-corner--tr { top: 10px; right: 10px; }
.lb-corner--bl { bottom: 10px; left: 10px; }
.lb-corner--br { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; }

.lb-challenge-cols p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.lb-icon-rows { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
.lb-icon-row { display: flex; gap: 1.15rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.lb-icon-row p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }
.lb-medallion {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    background: var(--c-white);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.lb-medallion .icon { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; }

/* ---- Tools ---- */
.lb-tools {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 240px), 1fr));
    text-align: center;
}
.lb-tool { padding: 0 0.5rem; }
.lb-tool h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.lb-tool p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }
.lb-tool__circle {
    width: 84px;
    height: 84px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--c-white);
}
.lb-tool__circle .icon { width: 2.1rem; height: 2.1rem; }

.lb-dict {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    background: rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.35);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
}
.lb-dict h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.lb-dict p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }
.lb-dict__badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    color: #FFFBEB;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.lb-dict__badge .icon { width: 1.9rem; height: 1.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .lb-dict { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ---- Europe map band ---- */
.lb-map { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.lb-map__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7acf50f182b589590870.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    opacity: 0.16;
}
.lb-map__plate {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    max-height: 520px;
}
.lb-map__plate svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.lb-map__pin {
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--c-sand), var(--c-gold));
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(12, 20, 30, 0.45);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.lb-map__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.lb-map__links li { margin: 0; }
.lb-map__links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    color: var(--c-crimson);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.lb-map__links a:hover { background: var(--c-cream); color: var(--c-crimson-dark); }

/* ---- Marble humor panel ---- */
.lb-marble { text-align: center; }
.lb-marble-body { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.lb-marble-body > p { max-width: 62ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.lb-photo-frame {
    margin: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) auto 0;
    max-width: 720px;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(0.6rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(87, 58, 18, 0.22);
}
.lb-photo-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.lb-photo-frame figcaption {
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: var(--c-muted);
}

/* ---- Practical tips arches ---- */
.lb-tips {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 250px), 1fr));
}
.lb-tip {
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--c-gold-light), var(--c-gold) 45%, var(--c-sand-deep));
    padding: 3px;
    border-radius: 170px 170px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.lb-tip__inner {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border-radius: 168px 168px 21px 21px;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}
.lb-tip__inner p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }
.lb-tip__circle {
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    background: var(--c-white);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.lb-tip__circle .icon { width: 1.9rem; height: 1.9rem; }
.lb-tip__seal {
    margin-top: auto;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    color: #FFFBEB;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.lb-tip__seal .icon { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; }

/* ---- FAQ pills ---- */
.lb-faq .faq-list { gap: 0.65rem; }
.lb-faq .faq-item {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.lb-faq .faq-item[open] { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.lb-faq .faq-item > summary { padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem; }
.lb-faq .faq-item__a {
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
}
.lb-faq .section-head { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-gold); padding-bottom: 1.25rem; }

/* ---- Related arch cards ---- */
.lb-related .link-card__media { padding: 10px 10px 0; background: var(--c-white); display: block; }
.lb-related .link-card__media img {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius) var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
}
.lb-related .link-card { box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.lb-related .link-card__body { background: var(--c-white); border-top: 0; }

/* ============================================
   BLOG: EXPRESSING INTENTIONS ARTICLE
   ============================================ */
.ei-hero-photo {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad04f7ee00741425511.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG: LONG DISTANCE FLAME ALIVE ARTICLE
   ============================================ */
.ldr-hero-photo {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad12de030d426295726.webp");
    background-position: center 30%;
}

.ldr-vdate-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 230px), 1fr));
}
.ldr-vdate-card { text-align: center; padding: 0 0.5rem; }
.ldr-vdate-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.ldr-vdate-card p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }
.ldr-vdate-circle {
    width: 78px;
    height: 78px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    background: var(--c-white);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ldr-vdate-circle .icon { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; }

.ldr-vdate-wide {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    background: var(--c-sand);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
}
.ldr-vdate-wide h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.ldr-vdate-wide p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }
.ldr-vdate-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    color: #FFFBEB;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ldr-vdate-badge .icon { width: 1.9rem; height: 1.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ldr-vdate-wide { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

.ldr-map__bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad12ea1228604617964.webp");
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ARTICLE
   ============================================ */
.eqd-hero-photo {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad1ddd2cba754751287.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 32%;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG: BALANCING WORK & TRAVEL ARTICLE
   ============================================ */
.wt-hero-photo {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad33f03116182551236.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
}

.wt-map__bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad33fa8708057108712.webp");
}

.wt-arch-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 250px), 1fr));
}
.wt-arch-card {
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--c-gold-light), var(--c-gold) 45%, var(--c-sand-deep));
    padding: 3px;
    border-radius: 170px 170px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.wt-arch-card__inner {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border-radius: 168px 168px 21px 21px;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}
.wt-arch-card__inner p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }
.wt-arch-card__circle {
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    background: var(--c-white);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.wt-arch-card__circle .icon { width: 1.9rem; height: 1.9rem; }
.wt-arch-card__seal {
    margin-top: auto;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    color: #FFFBEB;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.wt-arch-card__seal .icon { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; }

/* ============================================
   BLOG: VULNERABILITY BEYOND SMALL TALK ARTICLE
   ============================================ */
.vb-hero-photo {
    min-height: clamp(280px, 52vw, 520px);
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius) var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad43fe74ec316028022.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 38%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.vb-media-arch { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.vb-media-arch::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14px;
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.45), transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.vb-media-arch__bg {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 11;
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.vb-dry-chat-bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad4404828d874011855.webp");
    background-position: center 22%;
}

.vb-photo-frame-img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.vb-laughter-bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad4409490b723298166.webp");
    background-position: center 32%;
}

/* ---- Opening up: icon cards ---- */
.vb-open-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .vb-open-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.vb-open-card {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    height: 100%;
}
.vb-open-card__medallion {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    background: var(--c-cream);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.vb-open-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.vb-open-card p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }

/* ---- Deep topics: arch panels ---- */
.vb-topics {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 230px), 1fr));
}
.vb-topic-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: 170px 170px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.vb-topic-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: 162px 162px calc(var(--radius-lg) - 6px) calc(var(--radius-lg) - 6px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.vb-topic-card h3 { margin: 0.85rem 0 0.5rem; position: relative; }
.vb-topic-card p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; position: relative; }
.vb-topic-card__medallion {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
}

/* ---- Related media (background variant) ---- */
.vb-related-media {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 10px 0;
    background: var(--c-white);
}
.vb-related-bg {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius) var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.vb-terrace-bg { background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad440d52ea510461514.webp"); background-position: center 30%; }
.vb-walk-bg { background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad4412ebe7554106604.webp"); background-position: center 35%; }
.vb-related .link-card__body { background: var(--c-white); border-top: 0; }

/* ============================================
   BLOG: MANAGING EXPECTATIONS ARTICLE
   ============================================ */
.met-hero-photo {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad53b4bd8c535204481.webp");
    background-position: center right;
}

.met-goldrule {
    background: var(--c-gold);
}

.met-message-bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad53b9e65a061237653.webp");
    background-position: center 30%;
}

.met-trip-bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad53bdf094588440127.webp");
    background-position: center 40%;
}

.met-marble .lb-marble-body p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }

/* ---- Milestone timeline ---- */
.met-milestones-wrap { position: relative; }
.met-milestones__line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 27px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.met-milestones {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.met-milestone { position: relative; padding-left: 4.5rem; }
.met-milestone__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.met-milestone__card {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.met-milestone__card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.met-milestone__card p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .met-milestones__line { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .met-milestones { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.25rem 2.5rem; }
    .met-milestone { padding-left: 0; }
    .met-milestone:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: 1; text-align: right; }
    .met-milestone:nth-child(even) { grid-column: 2; }
    .met-milestone__node {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        top: -6px;
    }
    .met-milestone:nth-child(odd) .met-milestone__card { margin-right: 3.25rem; }
    .met-milestone:nth-child(even) .met-milestone__card { margin-left: 3.25rem; }
}

/* ---- First-date icon grid ---- */
.met-icon-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 230px), 1fr));
}
.met-icon-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.met-icon-card__medallion {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    background: var(--c-cream);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.met-icon-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.met-icon-card p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }

/* ---- Related arch cards (background variant) ---- */
.met-related-card {
    display: block;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.met-related-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift); color: inherit; }
.met-related-media { display: block; padding: 10px 10px 0; background: var(--c-white); }
.met-related-bg {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius) var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.met-related-bg--open { background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad53c31c87960780312.webp"); background-position: center 28%; }
.met-related-bg--airport { background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7ad53c79d97862413279.webp"); background-position: center 35%; }
.met-related-body { display: block; padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.4rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand); background: var(--c-white); }

/* ============================================
   BLOG: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES HUMOR & SARCASM ARTICLE
   ============================================ */
.chs-hero-photo {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7af09a687db863130462.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 40%;
}

.chs-panel-grid {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.chs-panel__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.chs-panel__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    color: var(--c-gold-deep);
    background: var(--c-white);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.chs-panel__icon .icon { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; }
.chs-panel h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.chs-panel p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .chs-panel-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .chs-panel-grid::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: var(--c-gold);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    .chs-panel-grid > .chs-panel:nth-child(n+3) {
        border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .chs-panel-grid > .chs-panel:not(:first-child) {
        border-top: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.chs-examples {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
}
.chs-example-card {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: var(--border-sand);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    height: 100%;
}
.chs-example-card__label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--c-muted);
    margin: 0;
}
.chs-example-card__line {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--c-espresso);
    margin: 0;
}
.chs-example-card__why { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; }
.chs-example-card__divider { height: 1px; background: var(--c-gold); opacity: 0.55; }
.chs-example-card__fix { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem; }
.chs-example-card__fix .icon { color: var(--c-crimson); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.chs-example-card__fix p { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-ink); font-size: var(--fs-small); }

/* ============================================
   BLOG: BUILDING LONG-TERM TRUST ARTICLE
   ============================================ */
.btd-hero-photo {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7af1c3ac7ce215526406.webp");
    background-position: center 40%;
}

.btd-rule {
    display: block;
    width: 96px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.btd-arch-bg {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 11;
    border-radius: 999px 999px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.btd-portrait-bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7af1c40f02f153618838.webp");
    background-position: center 25%;
}

/* ---- Communication rhythm timeline ---- */
.btd-rhythm-wrap { position: relative; }
.btd-rhythm__line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 27px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-sand-deep), var(--c-gold) 15%, var(--c-gold) 85%, var(--c-sand-deep));
}
.btd-rhythm {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.btd-stage { position: relative; padding-left: 4.5rem; }
.btd-stage__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-cream);
    border: 2px solid var(--c-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.btd-stage__card {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.btd-stage__card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.btd-stage__card p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .btd-rhythm__line { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
    .btd-rhythm { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.25rem 2.5rem; }
    .btd-stage { padding-left: 0; }
    .btd-stage:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: 1; text-align: right; }
    .btd-stage:nth-child(even) { grid-column: 2; }
    .btd-stage__node { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); top: -6px; }
    .btd-stage:nth-child(odd) .btd-stage__card { margin-right: 3.25rem; }
    .btd-stage:nth-child(even) .btd-stage__card { margin-left: 3.25rem; }
}

/* ---- Healthy signals arch panels ---- */
.btd-signals { position: relative; }
.btd-signals__connector {
    position: relative;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin: 0 4% 2.5rem;
}
.btd-signals__connector .compass-rose {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: var(--c-cream);
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.btd-signal-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .btd-signal-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.btd-arch-panel {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 3px double var(--c-gold);
    border-radius: 170px 170px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    height: 100%;
}
.btd-arch-panel h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.btd-arch-panel p { font-size: var(--fs-small); margin: 0; }
.btd-arch-panel__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -22px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-gold);
    color: #FFFBEB;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.btd-arch-panel__medallion .icon { width: 1.3rem; height: 1.3rem; }

/* ---- Long horizon marble block ---- */
.btd-horizon {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.btd-horizon__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
.btd-horizon__mat {
    background: var(--c-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-sand-deep);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(0.6rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin: 0;
}
.btd-horizon__photo {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-gold);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.btd-balcony-bg {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7af1c45388d833886952.webp");
    background-position: center 45%;
}
.btd-horizon__copy h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.btd-horizon__copy p { font-size: var(--fs-small); }
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .btd-horizon__grid { grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.15fr; align-items: center; }
}

/* ---- Related backgrounds ---- */
.btd-related-bg--candle {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7af1c4a2bf5277818798.webp");
    background-position: center 30%;
}
.btd-related-bg--dinner {
    background-image: url("https://vsesvit-ai.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/6/a/7/6a7af1c4e573b951459257.webp");
    background-position: center 32%;
}