/* =============================================
   HelpSurf.com — Main Stylesheet
   UK Magazine / News Style
   ============================================= */

:root {
  --primary: #1a3c6e;
  --primary-dark: #122b52;
  --accent: #e84040;
  --text: #1a1a2e;
  --text-muted: #6b7280;
  --bg: #f8f9fb;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --border: #e5e7eb;
  --card-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  --radius: 8px;
  --font: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-ui: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ========================
   AFFILIATE NOTICE BAR
   ======================== */
.affiliate-notice-bar {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;
  padding: 7px 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #92400e;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.affiliate-notice-bar a {
  color: #92400e;
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ========================
   ARTICLE AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE (top of article)
   ======================== */
.article-affiliate-disclosure {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #78350f;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.article-affiliate-disclosure .disclosure-icon {
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.article-affiliate-disclosure a {
  color: #78350f;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ========================
   TOP BAR
   ======================== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.top-bar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); transition: color 0.2s; }
.top-bar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.top-bar-right { display: flex; gap: 16px; }

/* ========================
   HEADER
   ======================== */
header {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.logo span { color: var(--accent); }
.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
}
nav ul li a {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--text);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
nav ul li a:hover,
nav ul li a.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}
nav ul li a.active-cat { color: var(--accent); }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px;
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  display: block;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* ========================
   CONTAINER
   ======================== */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ========================
   AD BLOCKS
   ======================== */
.ad-block {
  background: #f0f2f5;
  border: 1px dashed #c8cdd6;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  min-height: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.ad-block .ad-label { font-weight: 700; font-size: 10px; color: #9ca3af; }
.ad-block-leaderboard { min-height: 90px; }
.ad-block-rectangle { min-height: 250px; max-width: 300px; }
.ad-block-wide { min-height: 120px; }

/* ========================
   HERO / FEATURED
   ======================== */
.hero {
  margin: 28px 0 0;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.hero-main {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary);
}
.hero-main img {
  width: 100%; height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.hero-main-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,25,60,0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}
.hero-main-content .cat-badge {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero-main-content h1 {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-family: var(--font);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero-main-content p { font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.85; }
.hero-main-content .meta { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.7; margin-top: 10px; }

.hero-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.hero-side-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.hero-side-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hero-side-card img { width: 100px; height: 90px; object-fit: cover; }
.hero-side-card-content { padding: 12px 12px 12px 0; }
.hero-side-card-content .cat-badge-sm {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}
.hero-side-card-content h3 {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--text);
}
.hero-side-card-content .meta-sm { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 6px; }

/* ========================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ======================== */
.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin: 36px 0 20px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
.section-header .view-all {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.section-header .view-all:hover { opacity: 0.7; }

/* ========================
   ARTICLE CARDS GRID
   ======================== */
.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.cards-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.cards-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.card-img { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.card-img img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.card:hover .card-img img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.card-img .cat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.card-body { padding: 16px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card-body h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-family: var(--font);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.card-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.card-body p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
}
.card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.card-meta .author { font-weight: 600; }
.card-meta .read-time { font-style: italic; }

/* ========================
   CATEGORY COLOR BADGES
   ======================== */
.badge-tech { background: #dbeafe; color: #1d4ed8; }
.badge-science { background: #d1fae5; color: #065f46; }
.badge-health { background: #fce7f3; color: #9d174d; }
.badge-finance { background: #fef3c7; color: #92400e; }
.badge-entertainment { background: #ede9fe; color: #5b21b6; }
.badge-lifestyle { background: #ffedd5; color: #9a3412; }

/* ========================
   HORIZONTAL LIST CARD
   ======================== */
.list-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.list-card:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }
.list-card img { width: 120px; height: 100px; object-fit: cover; }
.list-card-body { padding: 14px; }
.list-card-body .cat-badge-sm {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px; display: block;
}
.list-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-family: var(--font);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.list-card-body p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.list-card-body .meta-sm { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 8px; }

/* ========================
   TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT (main + sidebar)
   ======================== */
.content-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 32px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.sidebar-sticky { position: sticky; top: 80px; }
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-widget h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sidebar-article {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sidebar-article:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.sidebar-article img { width: 60px; height: 50px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sidebar-article p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.35; font-family: var(--font); }
.sidebar-article p:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* ========================
   ARTICLE PAGE
   ======================== */
.article-header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 36px auto 0;
}
.article-header .cat-badge {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.article-header h1 {
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.article-header .article-deck {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.article-byline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.byline-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.byline-info .name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
.byline-info .date { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

.article-hero-img {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}
.article-hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.article-hero-img figcaption {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-style: italic;
  text-align: center;
}

.article-body {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text);
}
.article-body p { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.article-body h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin: 36px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
  color: var(--text);
}
.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  margin: 16px 0 20px 24px;
}
.article-body ul li, .article-body ol li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 17px;
}
.article-body strong { font-weight: 700; }
.article-body em { font-style: italic; }
.article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: #fef9f9;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 17px;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f8f9fb; }
.comparison-table tr:hover td { background: #eef2ff; }
.comparison-table .rating { color: #f59e0b; font-weight: 700; }
.comparison-table .badge-best {
  background: #d1fae5; color: #065f46;
  font-size: 10px; padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Pro/Con Box */
.pro-con-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.pros { background: #d1fae5; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 20px; }
.cons { background: #fee2e2; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 20px; }
.pros h4 { color: #065f46; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.cons h4 { color: #991b1b; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.pros ul, .cons ul { margin-left: 16px; }
.pros li, .cons li { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 14px; }

/* Info Box */
.info-box {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.info-box .info-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.warning-box {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #92400e;
}

/* ========================
   TAGS
   ======================== */
.article-tags {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 32px auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.tag {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.tag:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }

/* ========================
   DISCLAIMER BOX (article-level)
   ======================== */
.article-disclaimer {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  background: #f9fafb;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.article-disclaimer strong { color: var(--text); }

/* ========================
   RELATED ARTICLES
   ======================== */
.related-articles {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.related-articles h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ========================
   LEGAL PAGES
   ======================== */
.legal-page {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 40px auto 60px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
.legal-page h1 { font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--primary); }
.legal-page .last-updated { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.legal-page h2 { font-size: 18px; margin: 28px 0 10px; color: var(--text); }
.legal-page p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--text); }
.legal-page ul { margin: 10px 0 14px 20px; }
.legal-page ul li { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.6; }
.legal-page a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ========================
   FOOTER
   ======================== */
footer {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 48px 0 36px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.footer-brand .logo { color: #fff; font-size: 22px; }
.footer-brand .logo span { color: #f87171; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 13px; margin-top: 12px; line-height: 1.6; opacity: 0.75; }
.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.75; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
}
.footer-bottom .copyright { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.6; }
.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 11px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* ========================
   COOKIE BANNER
   ======================== */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  z-index: 9999;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.cookie-banner.hidden { display: none; }
.cookie-banner p { opacity: 0.9; line-height: 1.5; flex: 1; }
.cookie-banner a { color: #93c5fd; text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-buttons { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-accept {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
.btn-accept:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.btn-decline {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
.btn-decline:hover { opacity: 0.7; }

/* ========================
   BREADCRUMB
   ======================== */
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 16px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--primary); }
.breadcrumb span { margin: 0 6px; }

/* ========================
   SEARCH BAR
   ======================== */
.search-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.search-bar input {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-right: none;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  outline: none;
}
.search-bar input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); }
.search-bar button {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ========================
   DISPLAY AD BANNERS
   ======================== */
.banner-ad {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  min-height: 90px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.banner-ad:hover { opacity: 0.93; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.banner-ad::after {
  content: 'Ad';
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px; right: 8px;
  font-size: 9px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.banner-ad-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.banner-ad-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.banner-ad-text .banner-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.banner-ad-text .banner-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.banner-ad-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.banner-ad:hover .banner-ad-btn { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

/* Banner colour themes */
.banner-nordvpn  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #174B8B 0%, #0a2f5e 100%); }
.banner-surfshark { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B8EBE 0%, #0e5a7a 100%); }
.banner-boots    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #005eb8 0%, #003d80 100%); }
.banner-hb       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a7d44 0%, #235229 100%); }
.banner-money    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0070c9 0%, #004a87 100%); }
.banner-compare  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d62828 0%, #9b1c1c 100%); }
.banner-uswitch  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6b21a8 0%, #3b0764 100%); }
.banner-amazon   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #131921 0%, #000000 100%); }
.banner-tech     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a56db 0%, #0e3a8a 100%); }
.banner-jl       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e7d32 0%, #1b5e20 100%); }
.banner-science  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%); }
.banner-vodafone { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e60000 0%, #9b0000 100%); }
.banner-health   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077b6 0%, #023e8a 100%); }
.banner-axa      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00008f 0%, #000060 100%); }

/* Wide banner variant */
.banner-ad-wide {
  min-height: 100px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
}
.banner-ad-wide .banner-ad-text .banner-title { font-size: 20px; }
.banner-ad-wide .banner-ad-text .banner-sub { font-size: 14px; }
.banner-ad-wide .banner-ad-btn { padding: 12px 28px; font-size: 14px; }

/* ========================
   STREAMING CTA BLOCK
   ======================== */
.streaming-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f0f1a 0%, #1a1a3e 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
.streaming-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,64,64,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-sponsored-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.streaming-cta h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--white);
}
.streaming-cta > p {
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.streaming-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.streaming-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.streaming-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.streaming-logo {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.streaming-logo.netflix { color: #e50914; }
.streaming-logo.prime { color: #00a8e0; }
.streaming-logo.disney { color: #113ccf; }
.streaming-logo.apple { color: #aaaaaa; }
.streaming-price {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.streaming-highlight {
  font-size: 11px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.streaming-cta-btn {
  display: block;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.1s;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.streaming-cta-btn:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.cta-affiliate-note {
  font-size: 11px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Inline CTA (smaller, mid-article) */
.inline-cta {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  background: #fff8f8;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
}
.inline-cta .inline-cta-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.inline-cta p {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: var(--text) !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-ui) !important;
}
.inline-cta a.inline-cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.inline-cta a.inline-cta-btn:hover { opacity: 0.85; }

/* ========================
   ABOUT / CONTACT
   ======================== */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero h1 { font-size: 36px; font-family: var(--font); }
.page-hero p { font-size: 16px; opacity: 0.8; margin-top: 10px; }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin: 40px 0;
}
.contact-form label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
.contact-form select {
  width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 14px; font-family: var(--font-ui);
  margin-bottom: 16px; outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--primary); }
.contact-form textarea { height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ========================
   RESPONSIVE
   ======================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cards-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .content-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar-sticky { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-main img { height: 280px; }
  .hero-main-content h1 { font-size: 20px; }
  .cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cards-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  nav ul { display: none; flex-direction: column; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--white); padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
  nav ul.open { display: flex; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .article-header h1 { font-size: 26px; }
  .article-body { font-size: 16px; }
  .pro-con-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; }
  .cookie-banner { flex-direction: column; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .top-bar .container { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
  .comparison-table { font-size: 12px; }
  .comparison-table th, .comparison-table td { padding: 8px 10px; }
}