/* ==========================================================================
   CountryPilot — Gen Z Design System  (cp-genz.css)
   Single-layer stylesheet. Replaces countrypilot-core.css + countrypilot-premium.css.
   Owner direction: modern GEN Z — bold, fresh, expressive, premium. WHITE is the
   main color, PURPLE the accent. System fonts only. Mobile-first.
   Ad safety: this file contains NO selectors that hide or collapse ad units.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. TOKENS ---------- */
:root{
  color-scheme:light;
  --white:#ffffff;
  --ink:#16121f;            /* near-black plum — body text (17:1 on white) */
  --ink-2:#3d3550;          /* secondary text (10.5:1 on white) */
  --muted:#5e5570;          /* tertiary text (6.6:1 on white — passes 4.5:1) */
  --purple:#7c3aed;         /* primary accent (5.7:1 vs white as text; 5.7:1 white-on) */
  --purple-deep:#5b21b6;    /* deep accent for text/buttons hover (8.9:1 vs white) */
  --purple-vivid:#a855f7;   /* gradient partner — decorative only */
  --purple-soft:#f5f1ff;    /* tinted surfaces */
  --purple-mist:#ede9fe;    /* chips, hovers */
  --line:#e9e2f8;           /* 1px soft borders */
  --line-2:#d9cdf3;
  --paper:#faf8ff;          /* alt section background */
  --ok:#166534;             /* verified green (7.5:1 on white) */
  --ok-bg:#e9f7ee;
  --warn:#9a3412;           /* (7.0:1 on white) */
  --warn-bg:#fff3e8;
  --sans:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Inter,Roboto,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;
  --r-sm:10px;
  --r:14px;
  --r-lg:18px;
  --r-xl:22px;
  --pill:999px;
  --shadow-1:0 1px 2px rgba(22,18,31,.05),0 4px 14px -4px rgba(91,33,182,.10);
  --shadow-2:0 2px 4px rgba(22,18,31,.06),0 14px 34px -12px rgba(91,33,182,.18);
  --shadow-3:0 24px 60px -18px rgba(91,33,182,.28);
  --grad:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple) 0%,#6d28d9 100%); /* text-safe: white-on ≥5.7:1 at both ends */
  --grad-pop:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple) 0%,var(--purple-vivid) 100%); /* decorative only: no small text on this */
  --maxw:1180px;
  --tap:44px;
}

/* ---------- 2. BASE ---------- */
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  margin:0;background:var(--white);color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:1.72;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden;
}
div,header,nav,main,footer,section,article,aside,figure,figcaption,form,
fieldset,ul,ol,dl,dd,table,thead,tbody,tfoot,tr,td,th,blockquote,pre,
p,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,input,select,textarea,button,a,span,img,details,summary{box-sizing:border-box}
img,svg,video{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
p{margin:0 0 1.15em}
ul,ol{margin:0 0 1.15em;padding-left:1.4em}
li{margin-bottom:.35em}
li::marker{color:var(--purple)}
a{color:var(--purple-deep);text-decoration-thickness:1px;text-underline-offset:3px}
a:hover{color:var(--purple)}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.032em;line-height:1.06;margin:0 0 .55em;text-wrap:balance}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,1.35rem + 4.6vw,3.4rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,1.15rem + 2.2vw,2.05rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.18rem,1.02rem + 1vw,1.4rem)}
h4{font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:-.015em}
small{font-size:.82em}
strong,b{font-weight:750}
code,kbd,samp{font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Consolas,monospace;font-size:.88em;background:var(--purple-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:.1em .38em;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
pre{background:var(--ink);color:#f4f0ff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:1.1rem 1.25rem;overflow-x:auto;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.6}
pre code{background:none;border:0;padding:0;color:inherit}
hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:2.2rem 0}
::selection{background:var(--purple-mist);color:var(--purple-deep)}

/* Skip link — first focusable element in the new chrome */
.gz-skip,.skip-link{
  position:absolute;left:1rem;top:-4.5rem;z-index:500;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;padding:.8rem 1.2rem;border-radius:var(--pill);
  text-decoration:none;transition:top .18s ease;
}
.gz-skip:focus-visible,.skip-link:focus-visible{top:1rem;color:#fff;outline:3px solid var(--purple-vivid)}

/* Visible keyboard focus — ≥3:1 on white and on tinted surfaces */
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,summary:focus-visible,[tabindex]:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--purple);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:6px;
}

/* ---------- 3. LAYOUT PRIMITIVES ---------- */
.container{width:min(var(--maxw),100% - 2.5rem);margin-inline:auto}
.gz-section{padding:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,4.5rem) 0}
.gz-section--tint{background:var(--paper);border-block:1px solid var(--line)}

/* ---------- 4. BUTTONS ---------- */
/* Pill buttons — Gen Z core. .btn keeps tool-page contract; .gz-btn is the new chrome. */
.gz-btn,.btn,.cp-search button,.search-input button,.archive-filters a,.share a,.share button{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.5rem;
  min-height:var(--tap);padding:.72rem 1.5rem;border-radius:var(--pill);
  background:var(--purple);color:#fff;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:800;font-size:.98rem;letter-spacing:.01em;
  text-decoration:none;line-height:1.2;transition:transform .16s ease,box-shadow .16s ease,background .16s ease;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
}
.gz-btn:hover,.btn:hover,.cp-search button:hover,.share a:hover,.share button:hover{
  background:var(--purple-deep);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);
}
.gz-btn:active,.btn:active{transform:translateY(0) scale(.98)}
.gz-btn--ghost,.btn--ghost{
  background:var(--white);color:var(--purple-deep);border:2px solid var(--line-2);box-shadow:none;
}
.gz-btn--ghost:hover,.btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--purple-soft);color:var(--purple-deep);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.gz-btn--ink{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.gz-btn--ink:hover{background:#2a2138;color:#fff}
.gz-btn--sm{min-height:40px;padding:.55rem 1.1rem;font-size:.88rem}
button{font-family:var(--sans)}

/* ---------- 5. FORMS ---------- */
/* 16px inputs site-wide — kills the iOS auto-zoom bug */
input,select,textarea{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:.7rem .95rem;min-height:var(--tap);width:100%;
}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{border-color:var(--purple);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--purple-mist);outline:none}
textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}
label{font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;display:block;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.field{margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.form-grid{display:grid;gap:1.1rem;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.8rem;margin-top:1.4rem}

/* ---------- 6. MASTHEAD ---------- */
.masthead,.gz-header{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:120;
}
.masthead-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;padding:.7rem 0;flex-wrap:wrap}
.publication-brand,.gz-brand{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:800;font-size:1.35rem;letter-spacing:-.03em;min-height:var(--tap);
}
.publication-brand span span,.gz-brand em{font-style:normal;background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.brand-mark{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--purple-soft);padding:4px}
.publication-tagline,.gz-tagline{
  margin-left:auto;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--muted);
  text-transform:uppercase;max-width:100%;
}

/* ---------- 7. NAV ---------- */
/* Contract: .site-nav / .nav-inner / .nav-scroll / .nav-more / .mobile-nav must keep
   working with the inline nav JS (.nav-menu, #countryPilotMobileNav). */
.site-nav,.gz-nav{background:var(--white);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;z-index:110}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;padding:.55rem 0}
.nav-scroll{display:none;align-items:center;gap:.15rem;flex:1;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none}
.nav-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.nav-scroll>a,.nav-more summary{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);padding:.6rem 1rem;border-radius:var(--pill);
  color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:700;font-size:.94rem;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .15s ease,color .15s ease;
}
.nav-scroll>a:hover,.nav-more summary:hover{background:var(--purple-soft);color:var(--purple-deep)}
.nav-scroll>a[aria-current="page"]{background:var(--purple-mist);color:var(--purple-deep)}
.nav-more{position:relative}
.nav-more summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none}
.nav-more summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.nav-more summary::after{content:"▾";margin-left:.35rem;font-size:.8em;color:var(--purple)}
.nav-more-panel{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:0;min-width:250px;background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-3);
  padding:.6rem;display:grid;gap:.15rem;z-index:130;
}
.nav-more-panel a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);padding:.55rem .9rem;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:600;font-size:.93rem;text-decoration:none;
}
.nav-more-panel a:hover{background:var(--purple-soft);color:var(--purple-deep)}
.nav-more-search{color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:800}
/* Hamburger — visible below 1024px */
.nav-menu{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;min-height:var(--tap);min-width:var(--tap);
  padding:.6rem 1rem;border-radius:var(--pill);border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);
  background:var(--white);color:var(--ink);font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem;cursor:pointer;
  margin-left:auto;
}
.nav-menu:hover{border-color:var(--purple);color:var(--purple-deep)}
.menu-icon{font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1;color:var(--purple-deep)}
/* Mobile drawer */
.mobile-nav{
  display:none;background:var(--white);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-3);position:fixed;left:0;right:0;z-index:105;
  max-height:calc(100dvh - 120px);overflow-y:auto;
}
.mobile-nav.is-open{display:block}
.mobile-nav-grid{display:grid;gap:1.4rem;padding:1.4rem 1.25rem 1.8rem;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.mobile-nav-group>b,.mobile-nav-group>strong{
  display:block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--purple-deep);margin-bottom:.55rem;
}
.mobile-nav-group a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);padding:.6rem .4rem;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--purple-soft);
}
.mobile-nav-group a:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.mobile-nav-group a:hover{background:var(--purple-soft);color:var(--purple-deep)}
body.mobile-menu-open{overflow:hidden}

/* ---------- 8. TICKER ---------- */
.ticker{background:var(--ink);color:#f4f0ff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink)}
.ticker .container{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;padding-top:.6rem;padding-bottom:.6rem}
.ticker-label{
  flex:none;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;padding:.4rem .9rem;border-radius:var(--pill);
}
.ticker-items{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;color:#d9d2ea;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}

/* ---------- 9. HERO SLIDER (.gz-hero) ----------
   Zero-CLS contract: the viewport keeps a FIXED aspect ratio at every width —
   16/7 on desktop, 4/5 crop on mobile via object-fit. Slides crossfade; the
   first slide is visible with no JS. Dots/arrows are ≥44px targets.
   Reduced-motion users get an instant swap (see §24). */
.gz-hero{position:relative;background:var(--ink);overflow:hidden}
.gz-hero-viewport{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;max-height:92vh}
.gz-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;margin:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity .8s ease;pointer-events:none}
.gz-slide:first-child{position:relative;opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.gz-slide.is-active{position:relative;opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;z-index:2}
.gz-slide img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0}
.gz-slide::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,6,20,.18) 0%,rgba(10,6,20,0) 34%,rgba(10,6,20,.28) 62%,rgba(10,6,20,.82) 100%);
}
.gz-hero-caption{
  position:absolute;z-index:3;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:4.5rem 1.25rem 4.6rem;
  color:#fff;max-width:44rem;
}
.gz-hero-chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.45rem 1rem;border-radius:var(--pill);margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.gz-hero-chip::before{content:"";width:.55rem;height:.55rem;border-radius:50%;background:var(--purple-vivid)}
.gz-hero-caption h2{
  color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,1.2rem + 5vw,3.6rem);margin:0 0 .6rem;
  text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(10,6,20,.5);
}
.gz-hero-caption h2 .gz-grad{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#e9d5ff,var(--purple-vivid));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.gz-hero-caption p{color:#efeafb;font-size:clamp(.98rem,.9rem + .6vw,1.15rem);max-width:36rem;margin:0 0 1.4rem}
.gz-hero-caption .gz-btn{box-shadow:0 10px 30px -8px rgba(124,58,237,.55)}
/* Photo credit — microcopy, bottom-right, readable on the scrim */
.gz-photo-credit{
  position:absolute;z-index:3;right:.9rem;bottom:.7rem;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.04em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);background:rgba(10,6,20,.45);
  padding:.28rem .7rem;border-radius:var(--pill);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  max-width:60%;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;
}
/* Arrows */
.gz-hero-arrow{
  position:absolute;z-index:4;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:var(--tap);height:var(--tap);border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background .18s ease;
}
.gz-hero-arrow:hover{background:var(--purple);border-color:var(--purple)}
.gz-hero-arrow.gz-prev{left:1rem}
.gz-hero-arrow.gz-next{right:1rem}
/* Dots */
.gz-hero-dots{
  position:absolute;z-index:4;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);bottom:1.1rem;
  display:flex;gap:.6rem;align-items:center;
}
.gz-hero-dots button{
  width:var(--tap);height:var(--tap);min-width:var(--tap);padding:0;border:0;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.gz-hero-dots button::after{
  content:"";width:.65rem;height:.65rem;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}
.gz-hero-dots button:hover::after{background:#fff}
.gz-hero-dots button.is-active::after{background:#fff;transform:scale(1.45);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(168,85,247,.4)}
.gz-hero-dots button:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #fff;outline-offset:2px;border-radius:50%}

/* ---------- 10. LEGACY HOMEPAGE HERO (.home-top) ----------
   Old homepage markup keeps working: search card + quick-link tiles, Gen Z restyle. */
.home-top{background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3rem) 0}
.lead-grid{display:grid;gap:1.6rem;align-items:center}
.lead-media{
  display:block;border-radius:var(--r-xl);min-height:280px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--grad);text-decoration:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);
}
.lead-copy .eyebrow{margin-bottom:.9rem}
.lead-copy h1 small{display:block;font-size:.42em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.7rem;line-height:1.4}
.lead-copy>p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:1.06rem;max-width:38rem}
/* Search */
.cp-search{display:flex;gap:.6rem;margin-top:1.3rem;max-width:34rem}
.cp-search input{
  flex:1;border-radius:var(--pill);padding:.8rem 1.3rem;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);
  background:var(--white);font-size:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
}
.cp-search input:focus{border-color:var(--purple);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--purple-mist);outline:none}
.cp-search button{flex:none;white-space:nowrap}
/* Quick-link tiles */
.secondary-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:.8rem;margin-top:1.8rem}
.cp-quick-links{list-style:none}
.cp-quick-link{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;min-height:72px;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  color:var(--ink);font-weight:800;font-size:.98rem;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
  transition:transform .16s ease,box-shadow .16s ease,border-color .16s ease;
}
.cp-quick-link:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);border-color:var(--purple);color:var(--purple-deep)}
.cp-icon{
  flex:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--purple-soft);color:var(--purple-deep);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.3rem;font-style:normal;
}
/* Eyebrow — sticker-ish kicker used across templates */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple-deep);
  background:var(--purple-mist);border-radius:var(--pill);padding:.42rem .95rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;
}

/* ---------- 11. CARDS ---------- */
/* Contract: .editorial-card/.card-image/.card-copy/.eyebrow/.image-fallback keep the
   search-JS template + all archive/hub pages rendering. */
.editorial-card,.gz-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
  transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,border-color .18s ease;
  min-height:100%;
}
.editorial-card:hover,.gz-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);border-color:var(--line-2)}
.card-image{
  display:block;position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple) 0%,#6d28d9 55%,#4c1d95 100%);
}
.card-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .35s ease}
.editorial-card:hover .card-image img{transform:scale(1.045)}
.image-fallback,.media-fallback{
  position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;text-align:center;padding:1rem;
  text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(10,6,20,.35);
}
/* Country-tinted card media: one shared treatment, per-country hue via --mhue */
.card-image[class*="media-"],.media{--mhue:265}
.card-image[class*="media-"]::before,.media::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 85% 10%,hsla(var(--mhue),85%,66%,.5) 0%,transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(100% 100% at 10% 90%,hsla(calc(var(--mhue) + 40),80%,54%,.45) 0%,transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,hsl(var(--mhue),62%,40%) 0%,hsl(calc(var(--mhue) - 24),68%,32%) 100%);
}
.media-canada{--mhue:350}.media-uk{--mhue:220}.media-australia{--mhue:32}
.media-relocation{--mhue:265}.media-scholarship{--mhue:160}
.card-copy{padding:1.25rem 1.3rem 1.35rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem;flex:1}
.card-copy .eyebrow{margin-bottom:0;font-size:.66rem;padding:.34rem .8rem}
.card-copy h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin:0;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.25}
.card-copy h3 a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none}
.card-copy h3 a:hover{color:var(--purple-deep)}
.card-copy h3 a::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0}
.editorial-card{position:relative}
.card-copy p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;flex:1}
.card-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.45rem;margin-top:.4rem}
.card-meta span{
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--purple-deep);background:var(--purple-soft);
  border-radius:var(--pill);padding:.3rem .75rem;letter-spacing:.02em;
}
/* Sticker badge — Gen Z expression, sparing */
.gz-sticker,.source-badge{
  display:inline-block;background:var(--purple-mist);border:2px solid var(--ink);
  border-radius:12px;box-shadow:3px 3px 0 var(--ink);color:var(--ink);
  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.4rem .85rem;transform:rotate(-2deg);
}
/* Gradient display text — sparing accent */
.gz-grad{background:var(--grad);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* ---------- 12. EDITORIAL COVERS ---------- */
/* Contract: .cp-editorial-cover / .cp-cover-tier-a|b|c / .cp-cover-label / .cp-cover-topic
   are injected by apply_editorial_visual_system.py — keep them styled. */
.cp-editorial-cover{
  --ta:#7c3aed;--tb:#a855f7;
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--ta) 0%,var(--tb) 100%);
  padding:clamp(1.8rem,5vw,3rem);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);isolation:isolate;
}
.cp-editorial-cover::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 38%,rgba(10,6,20,.5) 100%), /* scrim: keeps cover text ≥3:1 on any topic tint */
    radial-gradient(60% 80% at 90% 10%,rgba(255,255,255,.28) 0%,transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 5% 95%,rgba(0,0,0,.22) 0%,transparent 60%);
}
.cp-cover-tier-a{min-height:300px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end}
.cp-cover-tier-b{min-height:220px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end}
.cp-cover-tier-c{min-height:150px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.cp-cover-label{
  align-self:flex-start;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:rgba(10,6,20,.55);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff;
  padding:.4rem .95rem;border-radius:var(--pill);margin-bottom:auto;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.cp-editorial-cover .media-fallback{position:static;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.8rem);padding:0;margin:.6rem 0;text-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.cp-cover-topic{
  align-self:flex-start;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  padding:.42rem .95rem;border-radius:var(--pill);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
/* Topic palettes — one custom-prop pair per topic, shared cover treatment above */
.cp-topic-visas-immigration{--ta:#5b21b6;--tb:#a855f7}
.cp-topic-study-abroad{--ta:#1d4ed8;--tb:#7c3aed}
.cp-topic-scholarships-funding{--ta:#0e7490;--tb:#5b21b6}
.cp-topic-jobs-work-permits{--ta:#7c3aed;--tb:#db2777}
.cp-topic-visa-sponsorship-jobs{--ta:#4c1d95;--tb:#db2777}
.cp-topic-pr-citizenship{--ta:#5b21b6;--tb:#0ea5e9}
.cp-topic-relocation{--ta:#6d28d9;--tb:#f59e0b}
.cp-topic-banking{--ta:#1e3a8a;--tb:#0ea5e9}
.cp-topic-travel-insurance{--ta:#0f766e;--tb:#7c3aed}
.cp-topic-travel-safety{--ta:#9a3412;--tb:#7c3aed}
.cp-topic-travel-tools{--ta:#4c1d95;--tb:#06b6d4}
.cp-topic-country-guides{--ta:#5b21b6;--tb:#22c55e}
.cp-topic-digital-nomad{--ta:#7c3aed;--tb:#06b6d4}
.cp-topic-immigration-legal{--ta:#312e81;--tb:#7c3aed}
.cp-topic-language-tests{--ta:#0e7490;--tb:#a855f7}
.cp-topic-money-transfer{--ta:#166534;--tb:#7c3aed}
.cp-topic-online-degrees{--ta:#1d4ed8;--tb:#22d3ee}
.cp-topic-student-insurance{--ta:#0f766e;--tb:#a855f7}
.cp-topic-student-loans{--ta:#854d0e;--tb:#7c3aed}
.cp-topic-accommodation{--ta:#6d28d9;--tb:#f472b6}
/* AI country photos / fallback graphics */
.ai-country-photo{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.ai-country-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.has-country-image .country-fallback-graphic{display:none}
.country-fallback-graphic{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:180px;border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple-soft),var(--purple-mist));color:var(--purple-deep);
  font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;border:1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ---------- 13. GRIDS + SECTION HEADS ---------- */
.archive-grid,.latest-feed,.gz-grid{
  display:grid;gap:1.3rem;grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:240px; /* natural ad-shift reserve */
}
.section-head{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:1.6rem;
}
.section-head h2{margin:0}
.section-head .eyebrow{margin-bottom:.7rem}
.section-head>a,.section-head a:last-child{
  flex:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);padding:.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius:var(--pill);border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--purple-deep);
  font-weight:800;font-size:.9rem;text-decoration:none;background:var(--white);
}
.section-head>a:hover{background:var(--purple-soft);border-color:var(--purple)}
.archive-feature{margin-bottom:2rem}

/* ---------- 14. ARCHIVE / CATEGORY HERO ---------- */
.archive-hero{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--purple-soft) 0%,var(--white) 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:clamp(2.2rem,6vw,3.6rem) 0;
}
.archive-hero h1{margin:.2rem 0 .6rem}
.archive-hero p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:1.08rem;max-width:44rem;margin:0}
.archive-hero .eyebrow{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line)}

/* ---------- 15. ARTICLE SCAFFOLD ---------- */
.article-layout{display:grid;gap:2rem;grid-template-columns:1fr;margin:2rem 0}
.article-head{padding:2rem 0 0}
.breadcrumbs{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1.1rem;font-weight:600}
.breadcrumbs a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumbs a:hover{color:var(--purple-deep);text-decoration:underline}
.article-deck{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1rem + .6vw,1.25rem);color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.65;max-width:44rem;margin:.9rem 0 1.2rem}
.article-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem 1.2rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.article-meta a{color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}
.article-feature{margin:0 0 2rem}
.article-tools{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;margin:0 0 1.8rem}
.article-tools .verified{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:var(--ok-bg);color:var(--ok);
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:800;padding:.5rem 1rem;border-radius:var(--pill);
}
.article-tools .verified::before{content:"✓";font-weight:900}
/* Read progress — contract: #readProgress inline JS sets width */
.progress-track{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;z-index:300;background:transparent}
.progress-fill{height:100%;width:0;background:var(--grad-pop);border-radius:0 4px 4px 0}
.utility{position:relative}

/* ---------- 16. TOC ---------- */
.toc{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:1.3rem 1.35rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);align-self:start;
  position:sticky;top:130px;
}
.toc>b,.toc>strong{display:block;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple-deep);margin-bottom:.7rem}
.toc a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);padding:.5rem .6rem;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.45;text-decoration:none;
  border-left:3px solid transparent;
}
.toc a:hover{background:var(--purple-soft);color:var(--purple-deep);border-left-color:var(--purple)}
.toc a.toc-sub{font-size:.84rem;padding-left:1.1rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---------- 17. KEYFACTS ---------- */
.keyfacts{
  display:grid;gap:.8rem;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);margin:0 0 2rem;
  background:var(--purple-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:1.3rem;
}
.keyfact{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:.9rem 1.05rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.keyfact span{display:block;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.keyfact b{font-size:1.02rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- 18. ARTICLE BODY TYPOGRAPHY ---------- */
.article-body{max-width:68ch;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:1.78;color:var(--ink);overflow-wrap:break-word}
.article-body>*:first-child{margin-top:0}
.article-body h2{
  font-size:clamp(1.45rem,1.15rem + 1.8vw,1.9rem);margin:2.6rem 0 1rem;padding-top:.4rem;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;
}
.article-body h2::before{
  content:"";flex:none;width:.42em;height:1.5em;border-radius:6px;background:var(--grad-pop);
}
.article-body h3{font-size:1.28rem;margin:2rem 0 .7rem;color:var(--purple-deep)}
.article-body h4{font-size:1.08rem;margin:1.6rem 0 .5rem}
.article-body p{margin:0 0 1.25em}
.article-body a{color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-color:var(--line-2)}
.article-body a:hover{color:var(--purple);text-decoration-color:var(--purple)}
.article-body ul,.article-body ol{margin:0 0 1.4em}
.article-body li{margin-bottom:.5em}
.article-body li::marker{color:var(--purple);font-weight:800}
/* Pull quotes / official-source callouts */
.article-body blockquote,.info-box,.editorial-trust-note,.editorial-research-note,.note{
  margin:1.8rem 0;padding:1.3rem 1.4rem 1.3rem 1.5rem;border-radius:0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0;
  background:var(--purple-soft);border-left:5px solid var(--purple);color:var(--ink-2);
}
.article-body blockquote p:last-child,.info-box p:last-child,.note p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.article-body blockquote{font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.note--warn,.warn-box{background:var(--warn-bg);border-left-color:var(--warn)}
.note strong:first-child,.info-box strong:first-child{color:var(--purple-deep)}
.callout-official{
  margin:1.8rem 0;padding:1.4rem;background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--purple);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
}
.callout-official>strong:first-child{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;color:var(--purple-deep);font-size:.8rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:.7rem;
}
.callout-official>strong:first-child::before{content:"⬢";color:var(--purple)}
/* Figures */
.article-body figure{margin:2rem 0;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.article-body figcaption{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--muted);padding:.8rem 1.1rem;background:var(--paper);font-weight:500}
/* Tables — real <table> elements only; horizontal scroll lives on the WRAPPER.
   Never display:block on a table (kills AT table roles). */
.table-wrap{
  overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);margin:1.8rem 0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);background:var(--white);
}
.table-wrap:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--purple);outline-offset:2px}
.article-body table,.table-wrap table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.94rem;min-width:560px;margin:0}
.article-body caption,.table-wrap caption{
  text-align:left;font-weight:800;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);padding:1rem 1.2rem .6rem;caption-side:top;
}
.article-body th,.table-wrap th{
  background:var(--purple-soft);color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:800;text-align:left;
  padding:.8rem 1.1rem;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line-2);white-space:nowrap;
}
.article-body td,.table-wrap td{padding:.75rem 1.1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}
.article-body tr:last-child td,.table-wrap tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.article-body tbody tr:hover td,.table-wrap tbody tr:hover td{background:#faf7ff}
/* Quick-answer box */
.quick-answer{
  background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--purple);border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:1.5rem 1.6rem;margin:0 0 2.2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);position:relative;
}
.quick-answer::before{
  content:"TL;DR";position:absolute;top:-.95rem;left:1.4rem;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;
  font-size:.68rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;padding:.35rem .9rem;border-radius:var(--pill);
}
.quick-answer h2{font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 .6rem;color:var(--purple-deep)}
.quick-answer p{margin:0;color:var(--ink-2)}
/* Share row */
.share{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem}
.share a,.share button{font-size:.88rem;min-height:var(--tap)}
/* FAQ */
.faq-zone{margin:2.6rem 0}
.faq-zone .eyebrow{margin-bottom:.8rem}
.faq-zone details{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  margin-bottom:.8rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.faq-zone details[open]{border-color:var(--purple);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
.faq-zone summary{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;cursor:pointer;
  min-height:60px;padding:1rem 1.3rem;font-weight:800;font-size:1.02rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  list-style:none;color:var(--ink);
}
.faq-zone summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq-zone summary::after{
  content:"+";flex:none;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--purple-soft);
  color:var(--purple-deep);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:800;line-height:1;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease;
}
.faq-zone details[open] summary::after{content:"–";background:var(--purple);color:#fff;transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faq-zone details p{padding:0 1.3rem 1.3rem;color:var(--ink-2);margin:0}

/* ---------- 19. SEARCH ---------- */
.search-form{display:grid;gap:1rem;margin:1.6rem 0 2.2rem}
.search-input{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center}
.search-input>span{
  position:absolute;left:1.15rem;color:var(--purple);font-size:1.2rem;pointer-events:none;font-style:normal;
}
.search-input input{
  border-radius:var(--pill);padding:.95rem 1.3rem .95rem 3rem;font-size:16px;
  border:2px solid var(--line-2);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);background:var(--white);
}
.search-input input:focus{border-color:var(--purple);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--purple-mist);outline:none}
.search-form select{border-radius:var(--pill);padding:.8rem 1.2rem;max-width:22rem}
.search-results{display:grid;gap:1rem}
.search-result{
  display:flex;gap:1.1rem;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.1rem 1.2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);text-decoration:none;
}
.search-result:hover{border-color:var(--purple);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
.search-result h3{margin:0 0 .3rem;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink)}
.search-result p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.search-count{color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
/* Archive filter chips */
.archive-filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;margin:0 0 1.8rem}
.archive-filters a{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);padding:.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius:var(--pill);border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);background:var(--white);
  color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;text-decoration:none;
}
.archive-filters a:hover,.archive-filters a[aria-current="page"]{border-color:var(--purple);background:var(--purple-soft);color:var(--purple-deep)}

/* ---------- 20. TOOLS / CALCULATORS ---------- */
/* Contract families: .toolguide .tool .panel .form-grid .field .actions .btn
   .result .metrics .metric-card .facts .fact .note .cta */
.toolguide,.tool{padding:2rem 0 3rem}
.toolguide .article-deck,.tool .article-deck{margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.panel{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:clamp(1.4rem,4vw,2.2rem);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);margin:1.8rem 0;
}
.result{
  margin-top:1.6rem;background:var(--purple-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--purple);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:clamp(1.3rem,4vw,2rem);
}
.result[hidden]{display:none}
.metrics{display:grid;gap:.9rem;grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:1.2rem}
.metric-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:1.1rem 1.2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);text-align:left;
}
.metric-card span{display:block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.35rem}
.metric-card b,.metric-card strong{font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--purple-deep)}
.facts{display:grid;gap:.8rem;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);margin:1.8rem 0}
.fact{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:1rem 1.1rem}
.fact span{display:block;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.25rem}
.fact b{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink)}
/* Official-source CTA card */
.cta{
  display:block;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-xl);
  padding:1.5rem 1.7rem;margin:1.8rem 0;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow-3);
  transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.cta::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(70% 120% at 90% 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.25) 0%,transparent 60%);
}
.cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff}
.cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.cta span{font-size:.88rem;color:#efe9ff}
.revenue-tool-callout,.cp-proof-funds-tool-cta{margin:2rem 0}

/* ---------- 21. FOOTER ---------- */
/* Contract: .footer-grid / .footer-bottom / .footer-legal keep old markup styled.
   .editorial-footer is the current footer root; .gz-footer is the new chrome root. */
.editorial-footer,.gz-footer{
  background:var(--paper);border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:3.5rem;
  padding:3rem 0 0;color:var(--ink-2);
}
.footer-grid{display:grid;gap:2.2rem;grid-template-columns:1fr;padding-bottom:2.4rem}
.footer-brand{font-weight:800;font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.8rem}
.footer-brand::after{content:".";color:var(--purple)}
.editorial-footer p,.gz-footer p{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:26rem}
.footer-grid h4{
  font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--purple-deep);margin:0 0 .9rem;
}
.footer-grid>div>a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);color:var(--ink-2);
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:.35rem 0;
}
.footer-grid>div>a:hover{color:var(--purple-deep);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}
.social-links{margin-top:1.4rem}
.social-links-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem}
.social-links-row a{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:var(--tap);min-height:var(--tap);
  padding:.6rem;border-radius:14px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:800;font-size:.82rem;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
  transition:transform .15s ease,background .15s ease;
}
.social-links-row a:hover{background:var(--purple);border-color:var(--purple);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.footer-legal{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.2rem 1.4rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:1.4rem 0;
}
.footer-legal a{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;padding:.3rem 0;
}
.footer-legal a:hover{color:var(--purple-deep);text-decoration:underline}
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:1.3rem 0 1.6rem;color:var(--muted);
  font-size:.84rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;justify-content:space-between;
}

/* ---------- 22. MISC CONTRACT CLASSES ---------- */
.country-card{border-radius:var(--r-lg);border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;background:var(--white);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.cp-priority-country-hub{padding:2rem 0}
.cp-priority-links{display:grid;gap:.8rem;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);margin:1.6rem 0}
.cp-priority-links a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:60px;padding:.8rem 1.1rem;background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;
}
.cp-priority-links a:hover{border-color:var(--purple);color:var(--purple-deep)}
.author-box,.author-card{
  display:flex;gap:1.1rem;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:1.5rem;margin:2.4rem 0;
}
.author-box img,.author-card img{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex:none;border:2px solid var(--purple-mist)}
.story-link{color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:800;text-decoration:none}
.story-link:hover{text-decoration:underline}
/* 404 / utility pages */
.error-hero{text-align:center;padding:clamp(3rem,10vw,6rem) 0}
.error-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3.5rem,12vw,7rem);background:var(--grad-pop);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}

/* ---------- 23. NEW-CHROME HELPERS (gz-*) ---------- */
/* Used by the header/nav/footer snippets built in parallel. */
.gz-chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;background:var(--purple-mist);color:var(--purple-deep);
  font-size:.76rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;border-radius:var(--pill);padding:.38rem .9rem;
}
.gz-kicker{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple-deep);margin-bottom:.8rem;display:block}
.gz-display{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,1.5rem + 5.5vw,4.2rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1}
.gz-lede{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1rem + .7vw,1.3rem);color:var(--ink-2);max-width:40rem}
.gz-card-pad{padding:1.6rem}
.gz-divider{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:2rem 0}
.gz-list-plain{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.gz-list-plain li{margin:0}

/* ---------- 24. RESPONSIVE — mobile-first, 2 breakpoints ---------- */
@media (min-width:640px){
  .secondary-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .archive-grid,.latest-feed{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .keyfacts{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .metrics{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .mobile-nav-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .form-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .gz-hero-viewport{aspect-ratio:16/8}
  .gz-hero-caption{padding:4.5rem 2.5rem 4.2rem}
}
@media (min-width:1024px){
  body{font-size:1.0625rem}
  /* Desktop nav: link row on, hamburger + drawer off */
  .nav-scroll{display:flex}
  .nav-menu{display:none}
  .mobile-nav{display:none}
  .lead-grid{grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:2.6rem}
  .lead-media{min-height:420px}
  .secondary-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr)}
  .archive-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .latest-feed{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .article-layout{grid-template-columns:280px minmax(0,1fr);gap:2.8rem}
  .article-body{font-size:1.1rem}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr}
  .search-form{grid-template-columns:1fr auto;align-items:end}
  .gz-hero-viewport{aspect-ratio:16/7}
  .gz-hero-caption{left:0;right:0;margin-inline:auto;width:min(var(--maxw),100% - 2.5rem);padding:4.5rem 0 4.4rem}
}

/* ---------- 25. REDUCED MOTION ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms;animation-iteration-count:1;transition-duration:.01ms}
  .gz-slide{transition:none}
  .editorial-card:hover,.gz-card:hover,.cp-quick-link:hover,.cta:hover{transform:none}
}

/* ---------- 26. AD SAFETY ----------
   Deliberately empty: this stylesheet MUST NOT contain selectors that hide,
   collapse, or restyle advertising units or their iframes. Layout space for
   injected units is reserved naturally via min-heights on grids (§13) and
   generous section rhythm — never via ad-targeted rules. */

/* ============ §27. Hero slider compatibility (cp-hero* markup, build/index.html) ============ */
.cp-hero-section{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.cp-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;max-height:92vh}
@media(min-width:640px){.cp-hero{aspect-ratio:16/8}}
@media(min-width:1024px){.cp-hero{aspect-ratio:16/7}}
.cp-hero-track{position:absolute;inset:0}
.cp-hero-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity .8s ease;pointer-events:none}
.cp-hero-slide.is-active{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;z-index:1}
.cp-hero-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.cp-hero-shade{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(22,10,46,.82) 0%,rgba(22,10,46,.45) 45%,rgba(22,10,46,.08) 75%)}
.cp-hero-content{position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;padding:0 0 clamp(3.5rem,8vw,5.5rem)}
.cp-hero-eyebrow{display:inline-block;background:var(--purple);color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.42rem .9rem;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:1rem}
.cp-hero-title{color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2rem,5.4vw,4rem);letter-spacing:-.032em;line-height:1.02;margin:0 0 .8rem;max-width:14ch}
.cp-hero-copy{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.8vw,1.2rem);max-width:52ch;margin:0 0 1.4rem}
.cp-hero-cta{display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:800;padding:.85rem 1.7rem;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.cp-hero-cta:hover{background:var(--purple-soft)}
.cp-hero-credit{display:block;margin-top:1.1rem;font-size:.68rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
.cp-hero-prev,.cp-hero-next{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:3;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);background:rgba(20,10,40,.45);color:#fff;font-size:1.2rem;cursor:pointer;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.cp-hero-prev{left:1rem}.cp-hero-next{right:1rem}
.cp-hero-prev:hover,.cp-hero-next:hover{background:var(--purple)}
.cp-hero-dots{position:absolute;z-index:3;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);bottom:1.1rem;display:flex;gap:.5rem}
.cp-hero-dot{width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;border:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);cursor:pointer;padding:0}
.cp-hero-dot.is-active{background:#fff;transform:scale(1.25)}
.cp-hero-counter{position:absolute;z-index:3;right:1.2rem;bottom:1rem;background:rgba(20,10,40,.55);color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;padding:.35rem .7rem;border-radius:999px}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.cp-hero-slide{transition:none}}

/* ============ §28. Missing-class repairs (owner-reported render bugs, 2026-10-14) ============
   The Gen Z chrome used 70 classes with no styles — links rendered jammed together,
   sections unstyled, cards formless. Everything below completes the design system in
   the same language: white surfaces, purple #7c3aed accents, bold expressive type.
   Contrast discipline: white text sits ONLY on --grad (≥5.7:1), --purple-deep
   (8.9:1), or --ink (17:1). No white text on --purple-vivid or decorative gradients. */

/* --- 28a. Brand wordmark --- */
.wordmark{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;color:var(--ink);font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;letter-spacing:-.03em;text-decoration:none}
.wordmark strong{font-weight:800}
.wordmark-dot{color:var(--purple);font-weight:900}

/* --- 28b. Utility bar --- */
.utility{background:var(--ink);color:#cfc8e3;font-size:.8rem}
.utility-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:.4rem 1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:.5rem;padding-bottom:.5rem}
.utility-inner>span{font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em}
.utility-inner>div{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap}
.utility-inner>div a{color:#efeafb;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;margin-left:1.1rem;min-height:32px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.utility-inner>div a:hover{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}

/* --- 28c. Homepage root --- */
.cp-home{display:block}

/* --- 28d. Search section --- */
.cp-search-section{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--purple-soft) 0%,var(--white) 100%);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4rem) 0}
.cp-search-inner{max-width:46rem}
.cp-search-title{margin:0 0 .7rem}
.cp-search-sub{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 1.4rem;max-width:40rem}
/* Label lives inside the flex form — visually hidden but AT-accessible */
.cp-search-label{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0}
/* Search chips: proper pills with spacing (fixes the jammed-links bug) */
.cp-search-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;margin-top:1.15rem;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}
.cp-search-chips>span{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink-2)}
.cp-search-chips a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:40px;padding:.45rem 1.05rem;border-radius:var(--pill);background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s ease,border-color .15s ease,transform .15s ease}
.cp-search-chips a:hover{background:var(--purple-soft);border-color:var(--purple);transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* --- 28e. Generic sections --- */
.cp-section{padding:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.2rem) 0}
.cp-section-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:1.7rem}
.cp-section-head h2{margin:.55rem 0 0}
.cp-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple-deep);background:var(--purple-mist);border-radius:var(--pill);padding:.42rem .95rem}
.cp-section-dek{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:44rem;margin:.7rem 0 0}
.cp-section-link{flex:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);padding:.6rem 1.25rem;border-radius:var(--pill);border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:800;font-size:.9rem;text-decoration:none;background:var(--white);transition:background .15s ease,border-color .15s ease}
.cp-section-link:hover{background:var(--purple-soft);border-color:var(--purple)}

/* --- 28f. Destination cards --- */
.cp-destinations{background:var(--white)}
.cp-dest-grid{display:grid;gap:1rem;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.cp-dest-card{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.1rem;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.05rem 1.2rem;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);transition:transform .16s ease,box-shadow .16s ease,border-color .16s ease}
.cp-dest-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);border-color:var(--purple)}
.cp-dest-mono{flex:none;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:1.02rem;letter-spacing:.03em}
.cp-dest-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.3rem;min-width:0}
.cp-dest-copy .cp-eyebrow{align-self:flex-start;font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;padding:.3rem .75rem}
.cp-dest-copy h3{margin:0;font-size:1.08rem;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.25}
.cp-dest-card:hover .cp-dest-copy h3{color:var(--purple-deep)}
.cp-dest-copy p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}

/* --- 28g. Latest guides --- */
.cp-latest{background:var(--paper);border-block:1px solid var(--line)}
.cp-guide-grid{display:grid;gap:1.3rem;grid-template-columns:1fr}

/* --- 28h. Money section --- */
.cp-money{background:var(--white)}
.cp-money-grid{display:grid;gap:1.2rem;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.cp-money-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:1.6rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.cp-money-icon{flex:none}
.cp-money-card h3{margin:.4rem 0 0;font-size:1.25rem;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.cp-money-card>p{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0;flex:1}
.cp-money-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.35rem 1.15rem;margin-top:.5rem}
.cp-money-links a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:700;font-size:.94rem;text-decoration:none}
.cp-money-links a:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}

/* --- 28i. Tools section --- */
.cp-tools{background:var(--paper);border-block:1px solid var(--line)}
.cp-tool-grid{display:grid;gap:1rem;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.cp-tool-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.35rem;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.25rem 1.35rem;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);transition:transform .16s ease,box-shadow .16s ease,border-color .16s ease}
.cp-tool-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);border-color:var(--purple)}
.cp-tool-card h3{margin:0;font-size:1.08rem;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.3}
.cp-tool-card:hover h3{color:var(--purple-deep)}
.cp-tool-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}

/* --- 28j. Trust band (deep ink — white text at 17:1, never broken) --- */
.cp-trust{background:var(--ink);color:#e9e4f7;padding:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4rem) 0}
.cp-trust-inner{display:grid;gap:2rem;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.cp-trust-copy .cp-eyebrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff}
.cp-trust-copy h2{color:#fff;margin:.7rem 0 .8rem}
.cp-trust-note{color:#cfc8e3;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.7;max-width:44rem;margin:0}
.cp-trust-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:.8rem}
.cp-trust-list li{margin:0}
.cp-trust-list a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.1rem 1.25rem;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s ease,border-color .15s ease}
.cp-trust-list a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:var(--purple-vivid)}
.cp-trust-list strong{color:#fff;font-size:1.02rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.cp-trust-list span{color:#cfc8e3;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.6}

/* --- 28k. Topic directory --- */
.cp-categories{background:var(--white)}
.topic-grid{display:grid;gap:1rem;grid-template-columns:1fr}
.topic-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.4rem;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);transition:transform .16s ease,box-shadow .16s ease,border-color .16s ease}
.topic-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);border-color:var(--purple)}
.topic-number{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--purple);margin-bottom:.25rem}
.topic-card h3{margin:0;font-size:1.12rem;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--ink)}
.topic-card:hover h3{color:var(--purple-deep)}
.topic-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.6}

/* --- 28l. Footer columns --- */
.footer-brand-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.9rem;align-items:flex-start;min-width:0}
.footer-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;min-width:0}
.footer-col>a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);color:var(--ink-2);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;text-decoration:none;padding:.3rem 0;border-radius:8px}
.footer-col>a:hover{color:var(--purple-deep);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}
.footer-microcopy{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}
/* First social link shares the row treatment */
.fb-profile{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:var(--tap);min-height:var(--tap)}

/* --- 28m. Mobile nav chrome --- */
.mobile-nav-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;padding:1rem 1.25rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--white)}
.mobile-nav-label{display:block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple-deep);margin-bottom:.55rem}
.mobile-nav-close{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:var(--tap);height:var(--tap);border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);background:var(--white);color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;flex:none}
.mobile-nav-close:hover{border-color:var(--purple);color:var(--purple-deep)}
.mobile-nav-close svg{display:block}

/* --- 28n. Ticker marquee (new markup: viewport > track > set) --- */
.ticker-viewport{overflow:hidden;flex:1;min-width:0;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent)}
.ticker-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:cp-ticker-scroll 32s linear infinite}
.ticker:hover .ticker-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.ticker-set{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2.5rem;padding-right:2.5rem}
.ticker-set a{color:#d9d2ea;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}
.ticker-set a:hover{color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
@keyframes cp-ticker-scroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* --- 28o. Article additions --- */
.section{padding:clamp(2rem,5vw,3rem) 0}
/* .editorial is a hook class on section-heads — no extra styles needed beyond .section-head */
.editorial-method{font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--muted);background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:1rem 1.2rem;margin:2rem 0}
.editorial-method a{color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:700}
.entry-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6;margin:1.6rem 0;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.entry-table caption{text-align:left;font-weight:800;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);padding:1rem 1.2rem .5rem;caption-side:top}
.entry-table th{background:var(--purple-soft);color:var(--purple-deep);text-align:left;font-weight:800;padding:.8rem 1.1rem;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line-2)}
.entry-table td{padding:.75rem 1.1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}
.entry-table tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.entry-table tbody tr:hover td{background:#faf7ff}
@media(max-width:639px){.entry-table{font-size:.85rem}.entry-table th,.entry-table td{padding:.6rem .7rem}}
.last-verified{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;margin:1.2rem 0;line-height:1.6}
.author-link{color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:800;text-decoration:none}
.author-link:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
/* Bottom-line takeaway: white text on the text-safe purple gradient (≥5.7:1) */
.bottom-line{background:var(--grad);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:clamp(1.6rem,5vw,2.4rem);margin:2.6rem 0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-3)}
.bottom-line .eyebrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:#fff}
.bottom-line h2{color:#fff;margin:.4rem 0 .8rem}
.bottom-line p{color:#f1ebff;margin:0 0 1em}
.bottom-line p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.bottom-line a{color:#fff;font-weight:700}
.related-zone{padding:clamp(2rem,5vw,3rem) 0}
.related-grid{display:grid;gap:1.3rem;grid-template-columns:1fr}
/* Sources */
.sources-zone{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:clamp(1.4rem,4vw,2.2rem);margin:2.4rem 0}
.sources-zone h2{margin-top:0}
.source-intro{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 .4rem}
.sources-zone ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:1.2rem 0 0}
.sources-zone li{margin-bottom:1rem;padding-bottom:1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.sources-zone li:last-child{border-bottom:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0}
.sources-zone li a{color:var(--purple-deep);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;display:block;line-height:1.55}
.sources-zone li a:hover{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.sources-zone li span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-top:.3rem;line-height:1.6}
.source-quality-note{font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--muted);background:var(--white);border:1px dashed var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r);padding:1rem 1.2rem;margin-top:1.4rem}
/* Research panels */
.research-grid{display:grid;gap:1rem;grid-template-columns:1fr;margin:1.4rem 0}
.research-panel{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.3rem 1.4rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.research-panel h3{margin:0 0 .7rem;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--purple-deep)}
.research-panel ul{margin:0;padding-left:1.2rem}
.research-panel li{margin-bottom:.45rem;color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6}
/* Aside cards */
.article-aside{display:grid;gap:1rem;margin:2rem 0}
.aside-card{background:var(--purple-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.2rem 1.3rem}
.aside-card h4{margin:0 0 .7rem;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--purple-deep)}
.aside-card a{display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:var(--tap);color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;text-decoration:none;padding:.35rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);line-height:1.45}
.aside-card a:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.aside-card a:hover{color:var(--purple-deep)}
/* .editorial is a hook class on section-heads inside editorial zones (e.g. related guides) */
.section-head.editorial{margin-bottom:1.4rem}

/* Anchor offset for the checklist heading */
.checklist-heading{scroll-margin-top:130px}
/* Task checklist: checkbox must NOT inherit the full-width input styles */
.task-list-item{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:.85rem;align-items:flex-start;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:.9rem 1.1rem;margin-bottom:.7rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-2)}
.task-list-item::marker{content:""}
.task-list-item-checkbox{flex:none;width:22px;height:22px;min-height:0;margin-top:.25rem;padding:0;accent-color:var(--purple);cursor:default}
/* Next-guide banner: white on ink (17:1) */
.next-guide{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:1.4rem 1.6rem;margin:2.4rem 0;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);transition:transform .18s ease}
.next-guide:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff}
.next-guide span{display:block;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c9bdf0;margin-bottom:.3rem}
.next-guide b{font-size:1.15rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-weight:800}
.next-guide strong{font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--purple-vivid);font-weight:800}
.snapshot-date{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;margin:0 0 1rem;line-height:1.6}

/* --- 28p. New-chrome grid breakpoints --- */
@media(min-width:640px){
  .cp-dest-grid,.cp-money-grid,.cp-tool-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .cp-guide-grid,.related-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .research-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .cp-trust-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.25fr;align-items:start}
}
@media(min-width:1024px){
  .cp-dest-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .cp-money-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .cp-tool-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .cp-guide-grid,.related-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .topic-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .cp-search-inner{max-width:52rem}
}
/* ============ §29. Graphic elevation — 5 owner-approved upgrades (2026-10-14) ============
   P1 card thumbnails+fallback tiles · P2 unified icon system · P3 hero premium ·
   P4 patterned destination tiles · P5 trust typographic graphics. CSS-only except
   where the matching HTML pass adds sprite <use> references (listed in commit msg).
   AdSense-safe: no badges/seals. Semrush-safe: presentation only. ============ */

/* ---------- 29a. Unified icon system ---------- */
.cp-ico{width:1.4em;height:1.4em;flex:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:-.3em;color:var(--purple)}
.cp-ico--feature{width:40px;height:40px}
.cp-ico--sm{width:20px;height:20px}


/* ---------- 29b. P1 — designed duotone fallback tiles ---------- */
/* Bare gradients retired: every tile gets a line-art motif + dot texture + rich duotone.
   Motifs rotate per sibling card via --if-motif (globe default). */
.image-fallback,.media-fallback{
  flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;
  background:
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2722%27%20height%3D%2722%27%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%272.5%27%20cy%3D%272.5%27%20r%3D%271.6%27%20fill%3D%27%23ffffff%27%20fill-opacity%3D%270.13%27%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E") 0 0/22px 22px repeat,
    linear-gradient(135deg,#7c3aed 0%,#5b21b6 62%,#38106b 100%);
}
.image-fallback::before,.media-fallback::before{
  content:"";width:104px;height:104px;flex:none;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20120%20120%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%23ffffff%27%20stroke-opacity%3D%270.20%27%20stroke-width%3D%273%27%20stroke-linecap%3D%27round%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2760%27%20cy%3D%2760%27%20r%3D%2734%27%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M26%2060h68%27%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M60%2026c9.6%2010%2014.8%2021.6%2014.8%2034s-5.2%2024-14.8%2034c-9.6-10-14.8-21.6-14.8-34S50.4%2036%2060%2026z%27%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(10,4,25,.35));
}
.image-fallback{font-size:1.45rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
/* motif rotation across sibling cards in any grid */
.editorial-card:nth-child(5n+2) .image-fallback::before,.editorial-card:nth-child(5n+2) .media-fallback::before{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20120%20120%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%23ffffff%27%20stroke-opacity%3D%270.20%27%20stroke-width%3D%273%27%20stroke-linecap%3D%27round%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27%3E%3Crect%20x%3D%2728%27%20y%3D%2728%27%20width%3D%2764%27%20height%3D%2764%27%20rx%3D%276%27%20stroke-dasharray%3D%279%207%27%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M41%2052h38M41%2062h38M41%2072h22%27%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E")}
.editorial-card:nth-child(5n+3) .image-fallback::before,.editorial-card:nth-child(5n+3) .media-fallback::before{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20120%20120%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%23ffffff%27%20stroke-opacity%3D%270.20%27%20stroke-width%3D%273%27%20stroke-linecap%3D%27round%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27%3E%3Crect%20x%3D%2732%27%20y%3D%2720%27%20width%3D%2756%27%20height%3D%2780%27%20rx%3D%2728%27%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M32%2068h56%27%2F%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2760%27%20cy%3D%2746%27%20r%3D%279%27%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E")}
.editorial-card:nth-child(5n+4) .image-fallback::before,.editorial-card:nth-child(5n+4) .media-fallback::before{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20120%20120%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%23ffffff%27%20stroke-opacity%3D%270.20%27%20stroke-width%3D%273%27%20stroke-linecap%3D%27round%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M24%2096V60h12V44h10v16h8V36h12v24h8V52h12v44z%27%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M20%2096h80%27%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E")}
.editorial-card:nth-child(5n) .image-fallback::before,.editorial-card:nth-child(5n) .media-fallback::before{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20120%20120%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%23ffffff%27%20stroke-opacity%3D%270.20%27%20stroke-width%3D%273%27%20stroke-linecap%3D%27round%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M44%2022h22l16%2016v58H44z%27%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M66%2022v16h16%27%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M54%2060h24M54%2072h24%27%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E")}
/* where a per-topic media-* hue exists, let it show through behind motif+dots */
.card-image[class*="media-"] .image-fallback,.card-image[class*="media-"] .media-fallback{background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2722%27%20height%3D%2722%27%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%272.5%27%20cy%3D%272.5%27%20r%3D%271.6%27%20fill%3D%27%23ffffff%27%20fill-opacity%3D%270.13%27%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E") 0 0/22px 22px repeat}


/* ---------- 29c. P2 — icon placements ---------- */
.cp-money-icon{width:40px;height:40px;color:var(--purple)}
.cp-tool-card{position:relative}
.cp-tool-ico{width:30px;height:30px;color:var(--purple);margin-bottom:.35rem}
.cp-tool-card:hover .cp-tool-ico{color:var(--purple-deep);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.cp-tool-ico{transition:transform .16s ease,color .16s ease}
/* keyfacts: icon rail via grid areas (HTML adds .cp-keyfact-ico svg per label) */
.keyfact{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;grid-template-areas:"icon label" "icon value";gap:.15rem .7rem;align-items:start}
.cp-keyfact-ico{grid-area:icon;width:22px;height:22px;margin-top:.2rem;color:var(--purple)}
.keyfact span{grid-area:label}
.keyfact b{grid-area:value}
/* footer social: glyph buttons */
.social-links-row a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--line-2);background:var(--white);color:var(--purple-deep);font-size:0;text-decoration:none;transition:transform .15s ease,background .15s ease}
.social-links-row a:hover{background:var(--purple-soft);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.social-links-row .cp-ico{width:20px;height:20px}
/* nav: menu glyph + search link icon */
.menu-icon{width:22px;height:22px;vertical-align:-.25em}
.nav-more-search .cp-ico{width:1.1em;height:1.1em;vertical-align:-.2em}


/* ---------- 29d. P3 — hero premium treatment (carousel kept) ---------- */
.cp-hero-shade{background:
  linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(22,10,46,.88) 0%,rgba(22,10,46,.55) 42%,rgba(22,10,46,.10) 72%),
  linear-gradient(to top,rgba(10,5,25,.62) 0%,rgba(10,5,25,0) 44%)}
.cp-hero-slide .cp-hero-img{transform:scale(1.03);transition:transform 6.5s ease,opacity .9s ease}
.cp-hero-slide.is-active .cp-hero-img{transform:scale(1.11)}
.cp-hero-eyebrow{background:rgba(124,58,237,.92);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(8,4,20,.35);backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.cp-hero-title{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,1.5rem + 5.6vw,4.3rem);text-shadow:0 3px 28px rgba(8,4,20,.6)}
.cp-hero-copy{text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(8,4,20,.55);font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1rem + 1vw,1.25rem)}
.cp-hero-cta{box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.32);transition:transform .18s ease,background .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease}
.cp-hero-cta:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.36)}
.cp-hero-credit{color:rgba(255,255,255,.62)}
.cp-hero-dot{width:26px;height:8px;border-radius:999px;transition:width .25s ease,background .25s ease}
.cp-hero-dot.is-active{background:#fff;transform:none;width:36px}
.cp-hero-prev,.cp-hero-next{width:48px;height:48px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(8,4,20,.35)}
.cp-hero-counter{backdrop-filter:blur(6px);letter-spacing:.08em}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .cp-hero-content{padding-bottom:2.4rem}
  .cp-hero-title{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,9.2vw,2.7rem)}
  .cp-hero-copy{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
  .cp-hero-prev,.cp-hero-next{width:40px;height:40px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .cp-hero-slide .cp-hero-img{transform:none;transition:none}
  .cp-hero-dot{transition:none}
}


/* ---------- 29e. P4 — patterned duotone destination tiles (CSS-only, zero weight) ---------- */
.cp-dest-mono{
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2716%27%20height%3D%2716%27%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%272%27%20cy%3D%272%27%20r%3D%271.4%27%20fill%3D%27%23ffffff%27%20fill-opacity%3D%270.22%27%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E") 0 0/16px 16px repeat,var(--grad);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.28),inset 0 -8px 16px rgba(20,8,45,.25),var(--shadow-1);
  font-size:1.06rem;text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(15,5,35,.4);
}
.cp-dest-card:hover .cp-dest-mono{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.4),inset 0 -8px 16px rgba(20,8,45,.25),var(--shadow-2)}


/* ---------- 29f. P5 — trust typographic graphics (no badges/seals, ever) ---------- */
.cp-trust-list a{position:relative;padding-left:3.5rem}
.cp-trust-list a::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:1.15rem;top:1.3rem;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid rgba(167,139,250,.65);background:rgba(167,139,250,.12) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2024%2024%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%23a78bfa%27%20stroke-width%3D%273%27%20stroke-linecap%3D%27round%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M5%2012.5%2010%2017.5%2019%207%27%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E") center/14px 14px no-repeat;
}
.cp-trust-note{position:relative;font-size:1.09rem;line-height:1.75;padding-left:3.4rem;color:#e6e0f5}
.cp-trust-note::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;left:0;top:-1.15rem;font-size:3.6rem;line-height:1;color:var(--purple-vivid);font-weight:800}
.cp-trust-updated{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:700;padding:.38rem .95rem;border-radius:999px;letter-spacing:.01em}
.cp-trust-updated::before{content:"";width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#34d399;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(52,211,153,.18)}
.cp-trust-copy h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,1.3rem + 2.4vw,2.5rem)}