/* ============================================================
   GetSugarDate - Cyberpunk Sakura / Neon Tokyo design system
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    /* Palette */
    --bg: #05050A;
    --bg-alt: #0A0A14;
    --surface: #10101A;
    --surface-2: #16162a;
    --navy: #0B1A3C;
    --navy-deep: #071228;
    --cream: #F5F0E4;
    --pink: #FF007F;
    --cyan: #00F0FF;
    --gold: #E8C275;
    --gold-deep: #C79B37;

    /* Text */
    --text: #ECECF4;
    --muted: #B6B9CB;
    --link: #63F2FF;
    --on-accent: #0A0A12;

    /* Lines & surfaces */
    --line: rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.28);
    --line-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --glow-pink: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.35);
    --glow-cyan: 0 0 22px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.28);

    /* Type */
    --font-display: "Space Grotesk", "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

    /* Layout */
    --container: 1240px;
    --gutter: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    --section-y: clamp(3.25rem, 7vw, 6rem);
    --radius: 4px;
    --header-bottom: 68px;
}

/* ============================================
   OVERFLOW PREVENTION - Safety Net
   ============================================ */

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

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

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

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

pre code,
.code-block code {
    display: block;
    min-width: 0;
}

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

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

details {
    height: fit-content;
}

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

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

section {
    overflow: clip;
}

/* ============================================
   BASE
   ============================================ */

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

body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.is-nav-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.14;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin: 0 0 0.6em;
    color: var(--text);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 1.35rem + 3.1vw, 3.85rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.85vw, 2.6rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.05rem + 0.5vw, 1.45rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }

p { margin: 0 0 1.1rem; }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1.1rem; padding-left: 1.2rem; }

a { color: var(--link); }
a:hover { color: var(--text); }

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

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

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #0A0A12;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 1rem; top: 1rem; }

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}

.container--narrow { max-width: 860px; }

.section {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: var(--section-y);
}

.section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }

.section--surface { background: var(--surface); }
.section--navy {
    background: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 20% 0%, #102249 0%, var(--navy-deep) 65%, #050B18 100%);
}
.section--cream {
    --text: #17131F;
    --muted: #4B4658;
    --link: #A01059;
    --line: rgba(199, 155, 55, 0.5);
    --line-soft: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.14);
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--text);
}
.section--cream h1, .section--cream h2, .section--cream h3, .section--cream h4 { color: var(--text); }
.section--cream .eyebrow { color: #7E0C46; }

.eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.prose > *:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--muted); }
.prose strong { color: var(--text); }

.lead {
    font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 0.98rem + 0.3vw, 1.18rem);
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================ */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, background .22s ease, color .22s ease;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 12px, 100% 100%, 12px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 12px));
}

.btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, #F3DDA4 0%, var(--gold) 42%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    color: #12100B;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) inset, 0 8px 26px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.22);
}
.btn--primary:hover,
.btn--primary:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) inset, 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.4);
    color: #12100B;
}

.btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55);
    color: #9FF7FF;
}
.btn--ghost:hover,
.btn--ghost:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    color: #FFD6EA;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}

.section--cream .btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(160, 16, 89, 0.5);
    color: #7E0C46;
}

.btn--small { min-height: 44px; padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.75rem; }
.btn--large { padding: 1.05rem 2.4rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

/* ============================================
   HEADER + NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */

.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 90;
    background: rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.92);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.site-header::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: -1;
}

.site-header__line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink) 25%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--cyan) 75%, transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes lineSweep {
    from { background-position: 0 0; }
    to { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

.site-header__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 0.7rem var(--gutter);
}

.site-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-right: auto;
}

.site-brand__mark { display: inline-flex; }

.site-brand__text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + 0.6vw, 1.4rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-brand__text em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.site-nav__inner { display: contents; }

.nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.1rem;
}

.nav-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus-visible { color: var(--cyan); }

.nav-chevron { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.nav-dropdown__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--pink); }
.nav-dropdown__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-item--drop { position: relative; }

.nav-dropdown__panel {
    display: none;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.nav-dropdown__panel.is-open { display: block; width: 700px;}

.nav-sublist {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.nav-sublist a {
    display: block;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}
.nav-sublist a:hover,
.nav-sublist a:focus-visible {
    color: var(--text);
    border-left-color: var(--pink);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.nav-mega { display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; }
.nav-mega__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0.9rem 1.1rem 0.2rem;
}

.header-actions { display: none; }

.nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle__bars { display: grid; gap: 5px; }
.nav-toggle__bars span {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bars span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---- Mobile drawer ---- */
@media (max-width: 1023.98px) {
    .site-nav {
        position: fixed;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: var(--header-bottom, 68px);
        bottom: 0;
        height: auto;
        background: #07070E;
        overflow-y: auto;
        overscroll-behavior: contain;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: opacity .24s ease, visibility 0s linear .24s;
        z-index: 80;
    }
    .site-nav.is-open {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transition: opacity .24s ease;
    }
    .site-nav__inner {
        display: block;
        padding: 1.25rem var(--gutter) 3rem;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        transition: transform .28s ease;
    }
    .site-nav.is-open .site-nav__inner { transform: none; }

    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .nav-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
    .nav-link {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
        min-height: 52px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding-inline: 0.2rem;
    }
    .nav-dropdown__panel {
        position: static;
        border: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    }
    .nav-mega__col + .nav-mega__col { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
    .site-nav__cta { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-toggle { display: none; }
    .header-actions { display: block; }
    .site-nav { display: block; }
    .site-nav__inner {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.25rem;
    }
    .site-nav__cta { display: none; }
    .nav-dropdown__panel {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 0.65rem);
        left: 0;
        min-width: 250px;
        z-index: 95;
        clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 14px) 0, 100% 14px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    }
    .nav-dropdown__panel--mega {
        left: auto;
        right: 0;
        width: min(880px, calc(100vw - 3rem));
    }
    .nav-mega {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 1rem;
    }
    .header-cta { min-height: 44px; padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================ */

.breadcrumbs {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    padding-block: 0.55rem;
}
.breadcrumbs::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    opacity: 0.55;
}
.breadcrumbs__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.breadcrumbs__item + .breadcrumbs__item::before {
    content: "›";
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 0.4rem;
}
.breadcrumbs__item a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumbs__item a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.breadcrumbs__item span { color: var(--text); }

/* ============================================
   HERO SHELL (full-bleed environment)
   ============================================ */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 44rem);
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
    overflow: clip;
}

.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-position: 72% center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.92) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 100%);
}

.hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.hero__title { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero__text { color: #D8DBE8; max-width: 60ch; }

.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}

.hero__line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 10s linear infinite;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.9) 36%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.45) 68%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.2) 100%);
    }
    .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
    .hero__copy { grid-column: 1; }
}

/* ============================================
   TRUST CHIPS / STAT TILES
   ============================================ */

.trust-chips {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 1.3rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text);
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.86);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 10px) 0, 100% 10px, 100% 100%, 10px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 10px));
}
.trust-chip svg { color: var(--cyan); flex: 0 0 auto; }

.stat-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 190px), 1fr));
}

.stat-tile {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 24px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.06);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 14px) 0, 100% 14px, 100% 100%, 14px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 14px));
    text-align: left;
}
.stat-tile .icon__svg { color: var(--gold); }
.stat-tile__label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0.2rem;
}
.stat-tile__caption { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEAD & GRIDS
   ============================================ */

.section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); }
.section-head--center { text-align: center; margin-inline: auto; max-width: 760px; }
.section-head--left { text-align: left; max-width: 760px; }
.section-head__title { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.section-head__intro { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr)); }
.grid--start { align-items: start; }

/* ============================================
   ICON CARDS
   ============================================ */

.icon-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(22, 22, 42, 0.95), rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.95));
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 18px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 18px));
    transition: border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
}
.icon-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.icon-card__icon { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; display: block; }
.icon-card__icon .icon__svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.35)); }
.icon-card__title { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.icon-card__text { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.section--cream .icon-card {
    background: #FFFDF6;
    border-color: var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.08);
}
.section--cream .icon-card__icon { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.section--cream .icon-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(199, 155, 55, 0.25); }

/* ============================================
   PROFILE CARDS + CAROUSEL
   ============================================ */

.carousel {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.carousel__rail {
    display: grid;
    grid-auto-flow: column;
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(240px, 78%);
    gap: 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.carousel__rail > * { scroll-snap-align: start; }

.carousel__arrow {
    display: none;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--cyan);
    cursor: pointer;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: box-shadow .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.carousel__arrow:hover { color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .carousel { grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto; }
    .carousel__arrow { display: inline-flex; }
    .carousel__rail { grid-auto-columns: minmax(0, calc(50% - 0.5rem)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .carousel__rail { grid-auto-columns: minmax(0, calc(25% - 0.75rem)); }
}

.profile-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 18px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 18px));
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.profile-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.profile-card__media {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.profile-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
    display: block;
}
.profile-card__body {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.1rem 1.3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}
.profile-card__name { margin: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.profile-card__meta {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.profile-card__bio { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.profile-card__tags {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.profile-card__tags li {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    color: var(--muted);
}
.profile-card__body .btn { margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; }

.section--cream .profile-card { background: #FFFDF6; }

/* ============================================
   EDITORIAL BLOCKS
   ============================================ */

.editorial {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.editorial + .editorial { margin-top: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }

.editorial__media {
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.16);
}
.editorial__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
}
.editorial__title { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .editorial { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .editorial--reverse .editorial__media { order: 2; }
}

/* ============================================
   TIMELINE
   ============================================ */

.timeline {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.timeline__rail {
    position: absolute;
    left: 22px;
    top: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
}
.timeline__step {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 62px;
}
.timeline__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.25);
}
.timeline__title { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.timeline__text { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .timeline {
        grid-auto-flow: column;
        grid-auto-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .timeline__rail {
        left: 12px;
        right: 12px;
        top: 22px;
        bottom: auto;
        width: auto;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
    }
    .timeline__step { padding-left: 0; padding-top: 70px; }
    .timeline__node { left: 0; }
}

.section--cream .timeline__node { background: #FFFDF6; border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ============================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================ */

.table-wrapper {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--surface);
}
.section--cream .table-wrapper { background: #FFFDF6; }

.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    min-width: 520px;
}
.compare-table caption {
    caption-side: top;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    vertical-align: top;
}
.compare-table thead th {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.compare-table tbody th { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.compare-table td { color: var(--muted); }
.compare-table .is-highlight {
    background: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.09);
    color: var(--text);
}
.compare-table thead th.is-highlight { color: #FFD6EA; }

/* ============================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================ */

.faq {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.faq__item {
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.faq__item[open] {
    border-left-color: var(--pink);
    border-color: var(--line);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.07);
}
.faq__question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text);
}
.faq__question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__marker {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--pink);
    color: var(--pink);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.faq__label { flex: 1; }
.faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); display: inline-flex; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.faq__item[open] .faq__toggle { transform: rotate(135deg); }
.faq__answer {
    padding: 0 1.1rem 1.2rem 3.6rem;
}
.faq__answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.section--cream .faq__item { background: #FFFDF6; border-color: var(--line); }
.section--cream .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.section--cream .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ============================================
   STORY / TESTIMONIAL CARDS
   ============================================ */

.story-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(18px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 18px);
}
.story-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.story-card__body { padding: 1.4rem; }
.story-card__quote { color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.story-card__quote-text {
    margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.story-card__attribution {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.section--cream .story-card { background: #FFFDF6; border-color: var(--line); }
.section--cream .story-card__quote { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.section--cream .story-card__attribution { color: #7E0C46; }

/* ============================================
   LINK TILES
   ============================================ */

.link-tile {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 3rem 1.1rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 14px) 0, 100% 14px, 100% 100%, 14px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 14px));
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.link-tile:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan); color: var(--text); }
.link-tile__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; }
.link-tile__text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); }
.link-tile__arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    top: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.link-tile::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    transition: width .3s ease;
}
.link-tile:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.section--cream .link-tile { background: #FFFDF6; border-color: var(--line); color: var(--text); }

/* ============================================
   GOLD ORNAMENT RULE
   ============================================ */

.gold-rule {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem) auto;
    padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.gold-rule svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 36px; }

/* ============================================
   JOIN / NEWSLETTER BAND
   ============================================ */

.join-band {
    position: relative;
    padding-block: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(90% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.16) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1024 0%, #05050A 100%);
    text-align: center;
}
.join-band__line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}
.join-band__title { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.join-band__text { color: var(--muted); max-width: 62ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.join-band__form {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin: 1.4rem 0;
}
.join-band__input {
    flex: 1 1 260px;
    max-width: 340px;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--text);
    font: inherit;
}
.join-band__input::placeholder { color: #8D91A5; }
.join-band__input:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    outline: none;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */

.site-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070B18 0%, #05050A 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem) 1.5rem;
}
.site-footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1.3fr 1fr; }
}

.site-brand--footer { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.footer-note { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; max-width: 34ch; }

.footer-col__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
}
.footer-col__title--spaced { margin-top: 1.6rem; }

.footer-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}
.footer-list--two { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 190px), 1fr)); }
.footer-list a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-list a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

.site-footer__bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.site-footer__bottom p { margin: 0; }
.footer-inline {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.footer-inline a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-inline a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - HERO EXTENSIONS
   ============================================ */

.hero--home .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/f68b7b1a1bc84f7d2c72eca93e2da4c1.webp");
    background-position: 76% center;
}

.hero__tiles { margin-top: 1.6rem; }

.hero__secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #9FF7FF;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5);
}
.hero__secondary:hover { color: #FFD6EA; border-bottom-color: var(--pink); }

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - WHY STRIP
   ============================================ */

.why-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: #FFFDF6;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.why-strip__item {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    text-align: center;
}
.why-strip__item + .why-strip__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    top: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), transparent);
}
.why-strip__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--pink);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45));
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.why-strip__item h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.why-strip__item p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .why-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .why-strip__item + .why-strip__item::before {
        left: 0;
        right: auto;
        top: 14%;
        bottom: 14%;
        height: auto;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), transparent);
    }
}

.demo-note {
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.section-footnote {
    margin: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) 0 0;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - CATEGORY STRIP
   ============================================ */

.cat-strip {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    background: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.35);
    border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.cat-tile {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    min-height: 260px;
    padding: 0;
    background: #05050A;
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-tile__img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile__img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.cat-tile__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.25) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.55) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 100%);
}
.cat-tile__body {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    min-height: 260px;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;
}
.cat-tile__name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.cat-tile__text { font-size: 0.86rem; color: #D8DBE8; }
.cat-tile__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    align-self: flex-start;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #12100B;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, #F3DDA4, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-deep));
}
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile__cta { box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }

.cat-strip__seams { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cat-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 0;
        background: #05050A;
    }
    .cat-tile {
        min-height: clamp(320px, 30vw, 440px);
        clip-path: polygon(26px 0, 100% 0, calc(100% - 26px) 100%, 0 100%);
    }
    .cat-tile:first-child { clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, calc(100% - 26px) 100%, 0 100%); }
    .cat-tile:last-child { clip-path: polygon(26px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%); }
    .cat-tile__body {
        min-height: clamp(320px, 30vw, 440px);
        padding: 1.4rem 2.1rem 1.6rem;
    }
    .cat-strip__seams {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 2;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.6));
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - MATCH QUIZ
   ============================================ */

.quiz {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
}
.quiz__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/2dcda42bd3d763c78761b75fbbbe35f3.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 65%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.quiz__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(65% 55% at 50% 42%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.55) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.9) 75%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.85) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.95) 100%);
}

.quiz__stage {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.quiz__bubble {
    display: none;
    width: clamp(72px, 9vw, 108px);
    height: clamp(72px, 9vw, 108px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 22px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.25), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .quiz__bubble { display: block; } }

.quiz__dial { width: clamp(170px, 26vw, 220px); height: auto; }
.quiz__needle {
    transform-box: fill-box;
    transform-origin: 50% 50%;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}

.quiz__question {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 0.98rem + 0.5vw, 1.35rem);
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    max-width: 46ch;
}

.quiz__options {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr));
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.quiz-option {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    color: var(--text);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 16px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 16px));
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.quiz-option img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.quiz-option__label {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.quiz-option:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.6); }
.quiz-option[aria-pressed="true"] {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.quiz-option[aria-pressed="true"] .quiz-option__label { color: #9FF7FF; }

.quiz__progress {
    --quiz-progress: 6%;
    position: relative;
    height: 44px;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}
.quiz__track {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 21px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.quiz__fill {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 20px;
    height: 4px;
    width: var(--quiz-progress);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    transition: width .5s ease;
}
.quiz__knob {
    position: absolute;
    top: 11px;
    left: var(--quiz-progress);
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    margin-left: -11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.8);
    transition: left .5s ease;
}
.quiz__node {
    position: absolute;
    top: 7px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #05050A;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.quiz__node--start { left: -6px; }
.quiz__node--end { right: -6px; }

.quiz__result {
    text-align: center;
    color: #D8DBE8;
    max-width: 54ch;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}
.quiz__actions { text-align: center; }

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - SUCCESS STORIES SPLIT
   ============================================ */

.stories {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    align-items: stretch;
}
.stories__media {
    margin: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 320px;
}
.stories__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    display: block;
}
.stories__list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-content: start;
    max-height: 30rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-right: 0.75rem;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--pink) rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.stories__list::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.stories__list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
}

.quote-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 14px) 0, 100% 14px, 100% 100%, 14px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 14px));
}
.quote-row__avatar {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
    color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 14px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.3);
}
.quote-row__glyph { display: inline-flex; color: var(--pink); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.quote-row__text {
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.quote-row__meta {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .stories { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - SAFETY SPLIT
   ============================================ */

.safety {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.safety__emblem {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    justify-self: center;
}
.safety__emblem::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 78%;
    height: 78%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.32) 0%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.14) 55%, transparent 72%);
    filter: blur(6px);
}
.safety__emblem svg { position: relative; width: clamp(160px, 24vw, 240px); height: auto; }

.safety-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.7rem;
}
.safety-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.7rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.safety-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.55em;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
}
.safety-list strong { color: var(--text); }

@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .safety { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.75fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr); }
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - MEMBERSHIP TIERS
   ============================================ */

.tick {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--cyan);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55));
}
.dash { color: var(--muted); }

.plan-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    align-items: stretch;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .plan-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.plan-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0 1.3rem 1.4rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(18px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 18px);
}
.plan-card__bar {
    display: block;
    height: 4px;
    margin: 0 -1.3rem 1.2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
}
.plan-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.plan-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; margin: 0; }
.plan-card .btn { margin-top: auto; }

.plan-card--featured {
    border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.65);
    box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.25);
}
.plan-card--featured .plan-card__bar { animation: lineSweep 6s linear infinite; }
.plan-card__flag {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cyan);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE - JOIN BAND LINKS
   ============================================ */

.join-band__links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.join-band__links a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; }
.join-band__links a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ============================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--about .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/b0f5b00606d2a394720a8f8df33e9170.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--about { min-height: clamp(26rem, 54vh, 38rem); }

.mission-panel {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--surface);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--pink);
    box-shadow: -18px 0 44px -24px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.5);
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    clip-path: polygon(22px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 22px);
    color: var(--text);
}
.section--cream .mission-panel {
    --muted: #D9DBEA;
    --text: #ECECF4;
    color: var(--text);
}
.section--cream .mission-panel .prose p { color: var(--muted); }
.section--cream .mission-panel a { color: var(--cyan); }

.values-strip {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
.values-strip::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .values-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

.value-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    padding: 1.9rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 16px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 16px));
}
.value-card__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--pink);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5));
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.value-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.value-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.verify-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .verify-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
.verify-split__frame {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.28);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 30px), calc(100% - 30px) 100%, 0 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--surface);
}
.verify-split__frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.verify-split__body h2 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }

.serve-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr));
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}
.serve-tile {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 14px) 0, 100% 14px, 100% 100%, 14px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 14px));
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.serve-tile:hover,
.serve-tile:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--cyan) inset, var(--glow-pink);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: var(--text);
}
.serve-tile__title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; }
.serve-tile__text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }

.about-cta {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    text-align: center;
}
.about-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 85% at 50% 25%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.2) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 70%), #05050A;
}
.about-cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}
.about-cta__text {
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}
.about-cta__link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 0.15em;
}
.about-cta__link:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ============================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--contact .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/3c2051a4aae221b999e19be9a98df96b.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--contact { min-height: clamp(24rem, 50vh, 34rem); }

.contact-safety {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.contact-safety__frame {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.22);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 30px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 30px));
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--surface);
}
.contact-safety__frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.contact-safety__body h2 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }

@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .contact-safety { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

.support-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.support-links__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.support-links__item:hover,
.support-links__item:focus-visible {
    border-left-color: var(--pink);
    border-color: var(--line);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: translateX(3px);
    color: var(--text);
}
.support-links__chevron { color: var(--gold); flex: 0 0 auto; }

.join-band__link {
    margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.join-band__link a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.15em; }
.join-band__link a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ============================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--faq .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/0d8bb1af22b67b8f1fdc414b0dde848f.webp");
    background-position: 80% center;
}
.hero--faq { min-height: clamp(24rem, 52vh, 36rem); }

.faq-jump {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 1.4rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.faq-jump__chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.55);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 10px) 0, 100% 10px, 100% 100%, 10px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 10px));
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.faq-jump__chip:hover,
.faq-jump__chip:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    color: #9FF7FF;
}

.faq-anchor { scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-bottom, 68px) + 16px); }

.faq-group + .faq-group { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
.faq-group__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.faq-group__head h2 { margin: 0; }
.faq-group__icon { display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--cyan); }
.faq-group__icon--pink {
    color: var(--pink);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.55));
}
.faq-group__icon--cyan {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5));
}

.faq-rail-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.6rem;
}
.faq-rail-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
}

.faq-support {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}
.faq-support::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -10%;
    top: -20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 140%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-support__frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 32px) 0, 100% 32px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--surface);
}
.faq-support__frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.faq-support__body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.faq-support__body h2 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }

@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .faq-support { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS PAGE
   ============================================ */

.hero--how .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/315d25036c3d60daed5128b396ed0dff.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--how { min-height: clamp(26rem, 56vh, 40rem); }
.hero--how .trust-chip {
    border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.55);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}
.hero--how .trust-chip svg { color: var(--pink); }

.benefit-glow {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.benefit-glow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10% -10%;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(45% 55% at 12% 8%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(45% 55% at 88% 92%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.14) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.section--cream .compare-table thead th {
    color: #7E0C46;
}
.section--cream .compare-table thead th.is-highlight {
    position: relative;
    color: #7E0C46;
}
.section--cream .compare-table thead th.is-highlight::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 7s linear infinite;
}
.section--cream .compare-table td.is-highlight {
    background: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.08);
    box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--pink);
}

.hiw-cta {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--surface);
    clip-path: polygon(26px 0, calc(100% - 26px) 0, 100% 26px, 100% calc(100% - 26px), calc(100% - 26px) 100%, 26px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 26px), 0 26px);
}
.hiw-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 35%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2) 70%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 100%);
    background-size: 240% 240%;
    animation: hiwSweep 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hiwSweep {
    0% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 100%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
}
.hiw-cta__text {
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 62ch;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

/* ============================================
   PRIVACY POLICY PAGE
   ============================================ */

.privacy-hero { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.privacy-hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.privacy-hero__glyph {
    position: absolute;
    left: -6%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: clamp(220px, 32vw, 420px);
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.12;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.privacy-hero__glyph svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.privacy-hero__copy { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.privacy-hero__updated {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.privacy-hero__media {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.14);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.privacy-hero__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .privacy-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); }
}

.legal-anchor { scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-bottom, 68px) + 16px); }

.policy-index { margin-top: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 1rem); }
.policy-index__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.policy-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 10px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 10px));
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.policy-chip:hover,
.policy-chip:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
    color: #FFD6EA;
}

.legal-panel {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem 1.3rem 1.6rem;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.legal-panel::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
}
.legal-panel h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.legal-panel p,
.legal-panel li { color: var(--muted); }
.legal-panel:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.purpose-icons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    color: var(--cyan);
}
.purpose-icons svg { display: block; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35)); }

.security-glow {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
}
.security-glow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -15%;
    z-index: -2;
    background: radial-gradient(45% 55% at 50% 40%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 70%);
}
.security-glow__hex {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.08;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================
   TERMS & CONDITIONS PAGE
   ============================================ */

.privacy-hero__glyph--terms {
    left: auto;
    right: -8%;
    opacity: 0.14;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(-1);
}

.legal-panel {
    position: relative;
    overflow: clip;
}
.legal-panel__numeral {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.4rem;
    right: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.legal-panel h2,
.legal-panel h3,
.legal-panel p,
.legal-panel ul {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hairline-top::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}

.terms-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}
.terms-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.terms-list__mark {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    color: var(--pink);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.55));
}

/* ============================================
   COOKIE POLICY PAGE
   ============================================ */

.cookie-hero { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.cookie-hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    left: -8%;
    bottom: -25%;
    width: 55%;
    height: 130%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cookie-hero__copy { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cookie-table-wrap {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow-x: auto;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 28px) 0, 100% 28px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.cookie-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    min-width: 640px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.cookie-table thead th {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    text-align: left;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.18), rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.04));
    color: var(--cyan);
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.cookie-table td {
    padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    vertical-align: top;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.16);
    transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.cookie-table tbody tr:hover td {
    box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--pink);
    background: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.06);
}
.cookie-table td:first-child {
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.cookie-table__glyph {
    display: inline-flex;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.cookie-options {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 190px), 1fr));
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.cookie-option {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem 1.3rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cookie-option::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.cookie-option:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cookie-option h3 { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.cookie-option p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cookie-table-wrap { overflow: visible; clip-path: none; }
    .cookie-table { min-width: 0; }
    .cookie-table thead { display: none; }
    .cookie-table, .cookie-table tbody, .cookie-table tr, .cookie-table td {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .cookie-table tr {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
        background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.9);
    }
    .cookie-table td {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: right;
    }
    .cookie-table td:first-child { white-space: normal; text-align: left; }
    .cookie-table td::before {
        content: attr(data-label);
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        font-family: var(--font-display);
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--gold);
        text-align: left;
    }
    .cookie-table td:first-child::before { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================
   CATEGORY - SUGAR DADDY DATING
   ============================================ */

.hero--sd { min-height: clamp(30rem, 64vh, 44rem); }

.hero--sd .hero__bg,
.hero--sd .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 48px), calc(100% - 48px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.hero--sd .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/9faa1e6a6d7c603cddce4866865d89c1.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--sd .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 24% at 22% 78%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.3) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.66) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.95) 100%);
}
.hero--sd .hero__line { right: 48px; }
.hero__notch {
    position: absolute;
    right: -11px;
    bottom: 23px;
    width: 70px;
    height: 2px;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 7s linear infinite;
    z-index: 3;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--sd .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 30% at 16% 72%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.32) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 40%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.55) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.16) 100%);
    }
}

/* --- Benefit triad --- */
.sd-triad {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.sd-triad__item {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}
.sd-triad__item h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.sd-triad__item p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.sd-triad__disc {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 84px;
    height: 84px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.6);
    color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.28), 0 0 18px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.32);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.sd-triad__item:hover .sd-triad__disc {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.7), 0 0 34px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .sd-triad { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0; }
    .sd-triad__item { padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); }
    .sd-triad__item + .sd-triad__item::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 8%;
        bottom: 8%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
    }
}

/* --- Qualitative network band --- */
.sd-band {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(26px 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 26px), calc(100% - 26px) 100%, 0 100%, 0 26px);
}
.sd-band::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan) 0 8px, transparent 8px 18px);
}
.sd-band .section-head { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.sd-band__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 210px), 1fr));
}
.sd-band__item {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.5);
}
.sd-band__item h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.sd-band__item p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* --- Profile carousel treatment --- */
.sd-profiles .profile-card {
    border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.55);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 22px) 0, 100% 22px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.sd-profiles .profile-card__media { position: relative; }
.sd-profiles .profile-card__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3) 50%, transparent 65%);
    transform: translateX(-110%);
    transition: transform .9s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.sd-profiles .profile-card:hover .profile-card__media::after { transform: translateX(110%); }

/* --- Five-step flow --- */
.sd-flow {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.sd-flow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 23px;
    top: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
}
.sd-flow__rail { display: none; }
.sd-flow__step { position: relative; padding-left: 70px; }
.sd-flow__step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.sd-flow__step p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }
.sd-flow__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.32);
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .sd-flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.25rem; }
    .sd-flow::before { display: none; }
    .sd-flow__rail {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 22px;
        width: 100%;
        height: 6px;
    }
    .sd-flow__step { padding-left: 0; padding-top: 72px; }
}

/* --- Cross comparison --- */
.sd-cross {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.sd-cross h3 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.sd-cross p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.sd-cross__axis,
.sd-cross__medallion { display: none; }
.sd-check {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}
.sd-check li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.sd-check__mark {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    color: var(--cyan);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5));
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .sd-cross {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
    }
    .sd-cross__axis {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 0;
    }
    .sd-cross__medallion {
        display: grid;
        place-items: center;
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        width: 86px;
        height: 86px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: #10101A;
        border: 1px solid var(--gold);
        color: var(--cyan);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--surface), 0 0 28px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.55);
        z-index: 2;
    }
    .sd-cross__q { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
}

.sd-bars { display: grid; gap: 0.95rem; }
.sd-bar__head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text);
}
.sd-bar__level {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.sd-bar__track {
    position: relative;
    height: 6px;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.sd-bar__fill {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.45);
}

/* --- Membership table accent --- */
.sd-plans .table-wrapper { border-top: 2px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.6); }
.sd-plans .compare-table thead th { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 22, 42, 0.95), rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.95)); }
.sd-plans .compare-table .is-highlight {
    box-shadow: inset 1px 0 0 var(--pink), inset -1px 0 0 var(--pink), inset 0 0 26px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.14);
}
.sd-plans .hero__actions { justify-content: center; }

/* --- Story cards --- */
.sd-stories {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .sd-stories { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.sd-story {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(24px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 24px);
}
.sd-story__media { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.sd-story__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 40%;
}
.sd-story__avatar {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.5rem;
    bottom: -30px;
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10101A;
    border: 3px solid #10101A;
    color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--cyan), 0 0 22px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55);
}
.sd-story__body { padding: 2.9rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; }
.sd-story__text {
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text);
}
.sd-story__meta {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* --- Safety panel --- */
.sd-safety {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .sd-safety { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); }
}
.sd-safety__panel {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    padding: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}
.sd-safety__panel svg { width: clamp(200px, 28vw, 280px); height: auto; }
.sd-pulse {
    transform-box: fill-box;
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: sdPulse 3.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.sd-pulse--2 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes sdPulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.62); }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.18); }
}
.sd-scan { animation: sdScan 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes sdScan {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-48px); opacity: 0.15; }
    50% { transform: translateY(48px); opacity: 0.75; }
}

/* --- Closing CTA banner --- */
.sd-cta {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    text-align: center;
}
.sd-cta__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/3d8d35df1bb536d659ddfe1a1d4995bc.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 62%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.sd-cta__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(62% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.7) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 78%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.9) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.72) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
.sd-cta__title { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.sd-cta__underline {
    display: block;
    width: min(340px, 72%);
    height: 3px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}
.sd-cta__text {
    color: #D8DBE8;
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin: 0 auto 1.6rem;
}

/* ============================================
   CATEGORY - SUGAR BABY DATING
   ============================================ */

.hero--sb { min-height: clamp(30rem, 64vh, 44rem); }

.hero--sb .hero__bg,
.hero--sb .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 48px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 48px));
}
.hero--sb .hero__line { left: 48px; }
.hero--sb .hero__actions { position: relative; }
.hero--sb .hero__actions::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -24px;
    top: -24px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.32) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__notch--left {
    position: absolute;
    left: -11px;
    bottom: 23px;
    width: 70px;
    height: 2px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 7s linear infinite;
    z-index: 3;
}

.sb-benefactor-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.sb-benefactor {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.1rem;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.1rem;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.5);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 22px) 0, 100% 22px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.sb-benefactor__media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 220px;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.sb-benefactor__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 22%;
    display: block;
}
.sb-benefactor__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35) 50%, transparent 65%);
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    transition: transform .9s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.sb-benefactor:hover .sb-benefactor__media::after { transform: translateX(120%); }
.sb-benefactor__name { margin: 0 0 0.3rem; }
.sb-benefactor__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.sb-benefactor__meta svg { color: var(--cyan); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.sb-benefactor__bio { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }

@media (min-width: 560px) {
    .sb-benefactor { grid-template-columns: 150px minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sb-benefactor__media { max-width: none; }
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .sb-benefactor { grid-template-columns: 160px minmax(0, 1fr) auto; }
}

/* ============================================
   CATEGORY - SUGAR MAMA DATING
   ============================================ */

.hero--sm { min-height: clamp(30rem, 64vh, 44rem); }

.hero--sm .hero__bg,
.hero--sm .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 48px), calc(100% - 48px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.hero--sm .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/dbc079e723cd5177df3c44c1e7877f98.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--sm .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 26% at 22% 74%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.32) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.66) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.95) 100%);
}
.hero--sm .hero__line { right: 48px; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--sm .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 30% at 16% 70%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.34) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 40%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.55) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.16) 100%);
    }
}

/* --- Audience fit checklist --- */
.sm-fit {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
.sm-fit__col h3 { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .sm-fit { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
    .sm-fit__col + .sm-fit__col { position: relative; padding-left: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); }
    .sm-fit__col + .sm-fit__col::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--pink), transparent);
    }
}
.sm-fit-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.sm-fit-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.sm-fit-list__mark {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    margin-top: 0.05rem;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--pink);
    color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.5);
}

/* --- Featured profile carousel accent --- */
.sm-profiles .profile-card {
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.6);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 22px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 22px));
}
.sm-profiles .profile-card__media { position: relative; }
.sm-profiles .profile-card__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.35) 50%, transparent 65%);
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    transition: transform .9s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.sm-profiles .profile-card:hover .profile-card__media::after { transform: translateX(120%); }

/* --- Testimonial story cards --- */
.sm-stories {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .sm-stories { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.sm-story {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.sm-story__media { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.sm-story__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 38%;
}
.sm-story__avatar {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.5rem;
    bottom: -30px;
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10101A;
    border: 3px solid #10101A;
    color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--pink), 0 0 22px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.55);
}
.sm-story__body { padding: 2.9rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; }
.sm-story__text {
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text);
}
.sm-story__meta {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* --- Closing CTA banner --- */
.sm-cta {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    text-align: center;
}
.sm-cta__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/e298811ac026c20634f0eb781572b50b.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 55%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.sm-cta__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.88) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.7) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.95) 100%);
}
.sm-cta__title { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.sm-cta__underline {
    display: block;
    width: min(340px, 72%);
    height: 3px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}
.sm-cta__text {
    color: #D8DBE8;
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin: 0 auto 1.6rem;
}

/* ============================================
   CATEGORY - COUGAR DATING
   ============================================ */

.hero--cg { min-height: clamp(30rem, 64vh, 44rem); }

.hero--cg .hero__bg,
.hero--cg .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 48px), calc(100% - 48px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.hero--cg .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/d0b0f217922bf94faa8e3851deeca256.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--cg .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(32% 42% at 22% 68%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.3) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.62) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.95) 100%);
}
.hero--cg .hero__line { right: 48px; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--cg .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 34% at 18% 64%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.32) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 70%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.9) 40%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.5) 64%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.14) 100%);
    }
}

/* --- Benefit triad --- */
.cg-triad {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.cg-triad__item { position: relative; text-align: center; }
.cg-triad__item h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.cg-triad__item p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cg-triad__disc {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 84px;
    height: 84px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.6);
    color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25), 0 0 18px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.cg-triad__item:hover .cg-triad__disc {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.6), 0 0 32px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cg-triad { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0; }
    .cg-triad__item { padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); }
    .cg-triad__item + .cg-triad__item::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 8%;
        bottom: 8%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--pink), transparent);
    }
}

/* --- Definition panel --- */
.cg-definition {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    background: var(--surface);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--pink);
    clip-path: polygon(22px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 22px);
}
.cg-definition p { color: var(--muted); }
.cg-definition h3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.cg-definition h3:first-of-type { margin-top: 1.75rem; }

/* --- Profile carousel treatment --- */
.cg-profiles .profile-card {
    border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.55);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 22px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 22px));
}
.cg-profiles .profile-card__media { position: relative; }
.cg-profiles .profile-card__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.32) 50%, transparent 65%);
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    transition: transform .9s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cg-profiles .profile-card:hover .profile-card__media::after { transform: translateX(120%); }

/* --- Feature comparison split --- */
.cg-compare { display: grid; gap: 2rem; }
.cg-compare__top {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.cg-compare__col h3 { margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.cg-compare__axis,
.cg-compare__medallion { display: none; }
.cg-check {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}
.cg-check li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cg-check__mark {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    color: var(--pink);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.5));
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .cg-compare__top {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
    }
    .cg-compare__axis {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 0;
    }
    .cg-compare__medallion {
        display: grid;
        place-items: center;
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        width: 86px;
        height: 86px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: #10101A;
        border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
        color: var(--cyan);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--surface), 0 0 28px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5);
        z-index: 2;
    }
    .cg-compare__col { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
}

.cg-bars { display: grid; gap: 0.95rem; }
.cg-bar__head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text);
}
.cg-bar__level {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.cg-bar__track {
    position: relative;
    height: 6px;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.cg-bar__fill {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.45);
}

/* --- Story cards --- */
.cg-stories {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .cg-stories { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.cg-story {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(24px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 24px);
}
.cg-story__media { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.cg-story__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 35%;
}
.cg-story__avatar {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.5rem;
    bottom: -30px;
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10101A;
    border: 3px solid #10101A;
    color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--pink), 0 0 22px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.55);
}
.cg-story__body { padding: 2.9rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; }
.cg-story__text {
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text);
}
.cg-story__meta {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* --- Safety panel --- */
.cg-safety {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .cg-safety { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); }
}
.cg-safety__panel {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    padding: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}
.cg-safety__panel svg { width: clamp(200px, 28vw, 280px); height: auto; }
.cg-pulse {
    transform-box: fill-box;
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: cgPulse 3.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.cg-pulse--2 { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes cgPulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.62); }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.18); }
}
.cg-scan { animation: cgScan 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes cgScan {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-40px); opacity: 0.15; }
    50% { transform: translateY(40px); opacity: 0.75; }
}

/* --- Closing CTA banner --- */
.cg-cta {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    text-align: center;
}
.cg-cta__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/f544d0858ec20890a96ab7a4e76755a4.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 58%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.cg-cta__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(62% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.68) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 78%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.9) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.7) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
.cg-cta__title { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.cg-cta__underline {
    display: block;
    width: min(340px, 72%);
    height: 3px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}
.cg-cta__text {
    color: #D8DBE8;
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin: 0 auto 1.6rem;
}

/* ============================================
   CATEGORY - TOY BOY DATING
   ============================================ */

.hero--tb { min-height: clamp(30rem, 64vh, 44rem); }

.hero--tb .hero__bg,
.hero--tb .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 48px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 48px));
}
.hero--tb .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/b9b4f7ff9d32c56d5970ccd27e0cc8db.webp");
    background-position: 76% center;
}
.hero--tb .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(38% 46% at 24% 40%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.28) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.62) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
.hero--tb .hero__line { left: 48px; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--tb .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(30% 50% at 18% 38%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 70%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 40%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.5) 64%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.14) 100%);
    }
}

/* --- Standout tips: ghost-numeral 2x2 grid --- */
.tb-tips {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .tb-tips { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.tb-tip {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem 1.4rem;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 16px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 16px));
}
.tb-tip__numeral {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.3rem;
    right: 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 3.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.14);
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.55);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.tb-tip h3,
.tb-tip p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.tb-tip h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; padding-right: 3rem; }
.tb-tip p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* --- Featured profiles banner + carousel accent --- */
.tb-profiles__banner {
    display: block;
    height: 10px;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    clip-path: polygon(2% 0, 100% 0, 98% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.tb-profiles .profile-card {
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 22px) 0, 100% 22px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.tb-profiles .profile-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}
.tb-profiles .profile-card__media { position: relative; }
.tb-profiles .profile-card__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.32) 50%, transparent 65%);
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    transition: transform .9s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.tb-profiles .profile-card:hover .profile-card__media::after { transform: translateX(120%); }

/* --- Membership table wrapper accent --- */
.tb-table .table-wrapper { border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.6); }

/* --- Testimonial story cards (top-right clip) --- */
.tb-stories {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .tb-stories { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.tb-story {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.tb-story__media { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.tb-story__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 35%;
}
.tb-story__avatar {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.5rem;
    bottom: -30px;
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10101A;
    border: 3px solid #10101A;
    color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--cyan), 0 0 22px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55);
}
.tb-story__body { padding: 2.9rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; }
.tb-story__text {
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text);
}
.tb-story__meta {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* --- Closing CTA banner --- */
.tb-cta {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    text-align: center;
}
.tb-cta__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/7e4414afd9986ad83a7244598bf6f45b.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 60%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.tb-cta__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(62% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.7) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.95) 78%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.9) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.72) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 100%);
}
.tb-cta__title { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.tb-cta__underline {
    display: block;
    width: min(340px, 72%);
    height: 3px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.3rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}
.tb-cta__text {
    color: #D8DBE8;
    max-width: 60ch;
    margin: 0 auto 1.6rem;
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY LAS VEGAS
   ============================================ */

.hero--lv { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--lv .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/837c3327090edd8524acf942bffd37b6.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--lv .hero__bg,
.hero--lv .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 44px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 44px));
}
.hero--lv .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(36% 30% at 20% 66%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.68) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
.hero--lv .hero__line { left: 44px; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--lv .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 32% at 16% 64%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.26) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 60%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
    }
}

.lv-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.lv-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }
.lv-emblem {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.4));
}

/* --- Why Las Vegas: three-card strip --- */
.lv-trio {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.lv-trio__item {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.lv-trio__item:hover { box-shadow: inset 0 0 36px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.12); }
.lv-trio__item + .lv-trio__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    top: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.lv-trio__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.35));
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.lv-trio__item h3 { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.lv-trio__item p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .lv-trio { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .lv-trio__item + .lv-trio__item::before {
        left: 0;
        right: auto;
        top: 12%;
        bottom: 12%;
        height: auto;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    }
}

/* --- Featured Las Vegas profile rail --- */
.lv-profiles .profile-card {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 22px), calc(100% - 22px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.lv-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.lv-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.lv-profiles .profile-card__media {
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* --- Local scene panel + four-step flow --- */
.lv-panel {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(24px 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 24px), calc(100% - 24px) 100%, 0 100%, 0 24px);
}

.lv-flow {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.lv-flow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 23px;
    top: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan));
}
.lv-flow__rail { display: none; }
.lv-flow__step { position: relative; padding-left: 70px; }
.lv-flow__step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.lv-flow__step p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }
.lv-flow__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.32);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .lv-flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
    .lv-flow::before { display: none; }
    .lv-flow__rail {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 22px;
        width: 100%;
        height: 8px;
    }
    .lv-flow__step { padding-left: 0; padding-top: 74px; }
}

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.lv-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .lv-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .lv-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY NEW YORK
   ============================================ */

.hero--nyc { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--nyc .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/9cc056d70891dc4d65945b433ceafd80.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--nyc .hero__bg,
.hero--nyc .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 44px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 44px));
}
.hero--nyc .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(36% 30% at 20% 66%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.68) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
.hero--nyc .hero__line { left: 44px; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--nyc .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 32% at 16% 64%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.26) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 60%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY LOS ANGELES
   ============================================ */

.hero--la { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--la .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/f7f3e31c4fe3cdb14652a1e9c06b961e.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--la .hero__bg,
.hero--la .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 44px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 44px));
}
.hero--la .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(36% 30% at 20% 66%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.68) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
.hero--la .hero__line { left: 44px; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--la .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 32% at 16% 64%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 60%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY CHICAGO
   ============================================ */

.hero--chi { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--chi .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/a8ea8793ba9a630ebd93fd24f0e5b123.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--chi .hero__bg,
.hero--chi .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 44px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 44px));
}
.hero--chi .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(36% 30% at 20% 66%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.68) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
.hero--chi .hero__line { left: 44px; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--chi .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 32% at 16% 64%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 60%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY MIAMI
   ============================================ */

.hero--miami { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--miami .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/7a764dfeb1755bf557113623a1a7c884.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--miami .hero__bg,
.hero--miami .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 44px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 44px));
}
.hero--miami .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.88) 40%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.5) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.14) 100%);
}
.hero--miami .hero__line { left: 44px; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--miami .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}

.mi-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.mi-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }
.mi-emblem {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45));
}

/* --- Why local: triad --- */
.mi-trio {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.mi-trio__item {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.mi-trio__item + .mi-trio__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    top: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.mi-trio__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35));
}
.mi-trio__item h3 { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.mi-trio__item p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .mi-trio { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .mi-trio__item + .mi-trio__item::before {
        left: 0;
        right: auto;
        top: 12%;
        bottom: 12%;
        height: auto;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    }
}

/* --- Featured profiles panel --- */
.mi-profiles .profile-card {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 22px), calc(100% - 22px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.mi-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.mi-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* --- Local scene panel + four-step flow --- */
.mi-panel {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(24px 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 24px), calc(100% - 24px) 100%, 0 100%, 0 24px);
}

.mi-flow {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.mi-flow__rail { display: none; }
.mi-flow__step { position: relative; padding-left: 70px; }
.mi-flow__step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.mi-flow__step p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }
.mi-flow__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.32);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .mi-flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
    .mi-flow__rail {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 22px;
        width: 100%;
        height: 8px;
    }
    .mi-flow__step { padding-left: 0; padding-top: 74px; }
}

/* --- FAQ marker tweak --- */
.mi-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.mi-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.mi-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .mi-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .mi-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY ATLANTA
   ============================================ */

.breadcrumbs--cream {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-bottom: none;
}
.breadcrumbs--cream::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--pink), var(--cyan)); opacity: 0.6; }
.breadcrumbs--cream .breadcrumbs__item a { color: #4B4658; }
.breadcrumbs--cream .breadcrumbs__item a:hover { color: #A01059; }
.breadcrumbs--cream .breadcrumbs__item span { color: #17131F; }
.breadcrumbs--cream .breadcrumbs__item + .breadcrumbs__item::before {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--gold-deep);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.hero--atl { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--atl .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/e1b810cb6426e52ce1294914de5b6823.webp");
    background-position: 82% center;
}
.hero--atl .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.88) 34%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.5) 60%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.14) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--atl .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}

.atl-trio.lv-trio { background: #FFFDF6; }
.atl-trio .lv-trio__icon { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.atl-trio .lv-trio__item h3 { color: #17131F; }
.atl-trio .lv-trio__item p { color: #4B4658; }
.atl-trio .lv-trio__item p a { color: #A01059; }
.atl-trio .lv-trio__item p a:hover { color: #7E0C46; }
.atl-trio .lv-trio__item + .lv-trio__item::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), transparent); }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .atl-trio .lv-trio__item + .lv-trio__item::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), transparent); }
}

.atl-profiles .profile-card {
    background: #FFFDF6;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.28);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 20px) 0, 100% 20px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.atl-profiles .profile-card__name,
.atl-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #17131F; }
.atl-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #4B4658; }
.atl-profiles .profile-card__meta { color: #7E0C46; }
.atl-profiles .profile-card__tags li { color: #4B4658; border-color: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.18); }
.atl-profiles .profile-card .btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(160, 16, 89, 0.5);
    color: #7E0C46;
}
.atl-profiles .profile-card .btn--ghost:hover,
.atl-profiles .profile-card .btn--ghost:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    color: #A01059;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.atl-profiles .profile-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.35); border-color: var(--pink); }

.atl-tips { position: relative; }
.atl-tips .editorial__media { clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 20px) 0, 100% 20px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); border: 2px solid var(--gold-deep); box-shadow: none; }
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .atl-tips .editorial:first-child { position: relative; padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
    .atl-tips .editorial:first-child::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 1px;
        height: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-deep), transparent);
    }
}

.atl-proof { position: relative; }
.atl-proof__chips {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.atl-proof__chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 16px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.18);
}
.atl-proof__chip .icon__svg { color: var(--gold); flex: 0 0 auto; }

.atl-story {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.atl-story__media {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
    overflow: visible;
}
.atl-story__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.atl-story__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
}
.atl-story__body h2 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .atl-story { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

.atl-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.atl-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold-deep); }
.atl-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold-deep); }

.atl-nearby {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .atl-nearby { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
}
.atl-nearby__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.atl-nearby__link:hover { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--text); }
.atl-nearby__link strong { color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-display); }
.atl-nearby__bullet { flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 0.15rem; color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY SAN ANTONIO
   ============================================ */

.hero--sa { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--sa .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/2f4fd622f283b951bb3930523aac575a.webp");
    background-position: 82% center;
}
.hero--sa .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.96) 0%, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.82) 36%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.45) 64%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--sa .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.62) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}

.sa-profiles .profile-card {
    background: #FFFDF6;
    border-color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.sa-profiles .profile-card__name,
.sa-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #17131F; }
.sa-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #4B4658; }
.sa-profiles .profile-card__meta { color: #7E0C46; }
.sa-profiles .profile-card__tags li { color: #4B4658; border-color: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.18); }
.sa-profiles .profile-card .btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(160, 16, 89, 0.5);
    color: #7E0C46;
}
.sa-profiles .profile-card .btn--ghost:hover,
.sa-profiles .profile-card .btn--ghost:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    color: #A01059;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.sa-profiles .atl-profiles__hint { display: none; }

.sa-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.sa-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold-deep); }
.sa-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY DENVER
   ============================================ */

.hero--den { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--den .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/b789e2e2ce2c7394e51a5b9bfd42c8da.webp");
    background-position: 68% center;
}
.hero--den .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.96) 0%, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.82) 34%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.42) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.1) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--den .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY PORTLAND
   ============================================ */

.hero--pdx { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--pdx .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/9ce0d97e8e2f4420ed598b4f31a3fa98.webp");
    background-position: 68% center;
}
.hero--pdx .hero__bg,
.hero--pdx .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 44px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 44px));
}
.hero--pdx .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.96) 0%, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.82) 34%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.42) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.1) 100%);
}
.hero--pdx .hero__line { left: 44px; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--pdx .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY DALLAS
   ============================================ */

.hero--dal { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--dal .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/2991da822128d9b1227d42682c8220e8.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--dal .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 28% at 20% 70%, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.66) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--dal .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 32% at 16% 66%, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.92) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.48) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.14) 100%);
    }
}

.dal-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.dal-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }
.dal-emblem { display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.4)); }

/* --- City advantages triad (gold accent on shared lv-trio structure) --- */
.dal-trio.lv-trio { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%); }
.dal-trio .lv-trio__icon { color: var(--gold); }

/* --- Featured profile carousel --- */
.dal-profiles .profile-card { border-color: var(--gold); }
.dal-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.dal-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* --- Dating tips editorial gold frames --- */
.dal-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.18);
}

/* --- Cost answer panel --- */
.dal-answer {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    background: #14141F;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: -18px 0 40px -26px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.55);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 26px) 0, 100% 26px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.dal-answer p { color: var(--muted); }
.dal-answer p:first-of-type { color: var(--text); font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* --- FAQ gold accents --- */
.dal-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.dal-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.dal-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.dal-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .dal-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .dal-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY SAN ANTONIO
   ============================================ */

.hero--sat { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }
.hero--sat .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/2608bb37e9967d068a8decdcc9994904.webp");
    background-position: 68% center;
}

.sat-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.sat-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }
.sat-emblem { display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.4)); }

.sat-trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 190px), 1fr));
    margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}
.sat-trust-tile {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 20px) 0, 100% 20px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.25), inset 0 0 22px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.12);
}
.sat-trust-tile h3 { font-size: 0.98rem; margin: 0 0 0.3rem; color: var(--cream); }
.sat-trust-tile p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }

.sat-profiles .profile-card {
    background: #FFFDF6;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.sat-profiles .profile-card__name,
.sat-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #17131F; }
.sat-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #4B4658; }
.sat-profiles .profile-card__meta { color: #7E0C46; }
.sat-profiles .profile-card__tags li { color: #4B4658; border-color: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.18); }
.sat-profiles .profile-card .btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(160, 16, 89, 0.5);
    color: #7E0C46;
}
.sat-profiles .profile-card:hover { border-color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }
.sat-profiles .carousel__arrow { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.sat-profiles .carousel__arrow:hover { color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }

.sat-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.sat-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.35);
}
.sat-dots span:first-child { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.7); }

.sat-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.18);
}

.sat-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold));
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY HOUSTON
   ============================================ */

.hero--hou { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--hou .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/bcc7a9efff65cca36e2a0c73bd5cb9bf.webp");
    background-position: 70% center;
}
.hero--hou .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 28% at 78% 68%, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.66) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--hou .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(28% 32% at 82% 64%, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.92) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.48) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.14) 100%);
    }
}

/* --- Featured profile carousel: cream cards on navy panel --- */
.hou-profiles .profile-card {
    background: #FFFDF6;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.hou-profiles .profile-card__name,
.hou-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #17131F; }
.hou-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #4B4658; }
.hou-profiles .profile-card__meta { color: #7E0C46; }
.hou-profiles .profile-card__tags li { color: #4B4658; border-color: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.18); }
.hou-profiles .profile-card .btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(160, 16, 89, 0.5);
    color: #7E0C46;
}
.hou-profiles .profile-card:hover { border-color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }
.hou-profiles .carousel__arrow { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.hou-profiles .carousel__arrow:hover { color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY NASHVILLE
   ============================================ */

.hero--nsh { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--nsh .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/9b408b9a97578031f01ff4c35c159d44.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--nsh .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.62) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--nsh .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.92) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.48) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.14) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--nsh .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}

.nsh-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
}
.nsh-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }

.nsh-goldbar {
    display: block;
    width: 130px;
    height: 4px;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 6s linear infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.55);
}

/* --- Why Nashville: cream triad --- */
.nsh-trio.lv-trio { background: #FFFDF6; border-color: var(--line); }
.nsh-trio .lv-trio__icon { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.nsh-trio .lv-trio__item h3 { color: #17131F; }
.nsh-trio .lv-trio__item p { color: #4B4658; }
.nsh-trio .lv-trio__item p a { color: #A01059; }
.nsh-trio .lv-trio__item p a:hover { color: #7E0C46; }
.nsh-trio .lv-trio__item + .lv-trio__item::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), transparent); }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .nsh-trio .lv-trio__item + .lv-trio__item::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), transparent); }
}

/* --- Featured profiles: cream cards on navy panel --- */
.nsh-profiles .profile-card {
    background: #FFFDF6;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.nsh-profiles .profile-card__name,
.nsh-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #17131F; }
.nsh-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #4B4658; }
.nsh-profiles .profile-card__meta { color: #7E0C46; }
.nsh-profiles .profile-card__tags li { color: #4B4658; border-color: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.18); }
.nsh-profiles .profile-card .btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(160, 16, 89, 0.5);
    color: #7E0C46;
}
.nsh-profiles .profile-card:hover { border-color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }
.nsh-profiles .carousel__arrow { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.nsh-profiles .carousel__arrow:hover { color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }

.nsh-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.nsh-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.35);
}
.nsh-dots span:first-child { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.7); }

/* --- Dating tips: gold hairline frames --- */
.nsh-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.18);
}

/* --- Arrangement expectations panel --- */
.nsh-expect {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    background: #14141F;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: -18px 0 40px -26px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.55);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 26px) 0, 100% 26px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.nsh-expect p { color: var(--muted); }
.nsh-expect p:first-of-type { color: var(--text); font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* --- FAQ gold accents --- */
.nsh-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.nsh-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.nsh-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.nsh-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .nsh-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .nsh-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.nsh-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold));
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY COLUMBUS
   ============================================ */

.hero--col { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--col .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/75a9d271b60752ff797bdd1b9da1e745.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--col .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.62) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--col .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.92) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.48) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.14) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--col .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}

/* --- Why Columbus: cream triad --- */
.col-trio {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    background: #FFFDF6;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
}
.col-trio__item { position: relative; text-align: center; padding-inline: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 1rem); }
.col-trio__item h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: #17131F; }
.col-trio__item p { margin: 0; color: #4B4658; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.col-trio__item p a { color: #A01059; }
.col-trio__item p a:hover { color: #7E0C46; }
.col-trio__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .col-trio { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0; }
    .col-trio__item + .col-trio__item {
        position: relative;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(199, 155, 55, 0.4);
    }
}

/* --- Safety panel --- */
.col-safety-panel {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem);
    background: #14141F;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: -18px 0 40px -26px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.5);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 26px) 0, 100% 26px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.col-safety-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.col-safety-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.col-safety-list strong { color: var(--text); }
.col-safety-list__icon {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    color: var(--gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.45));
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* --- Featured profiles: cream cards on navy panel --- */
.col-profiles .profile-card {
    background: #FFFDF6;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.col-profiles .profile-card__name,
.col-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #17131F; }
.col-profiles .profile-card__bio { color: #4B4658; }
.col-profiles .profile-card__meta { color: #7E0C46; }
.col-profiles .profile-card__tags li { color: #4B4658; border-color: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.18); }
.col-profiles .profile-card .btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(160, 16, 89, 0.5);
    color: #7E0C46;
}
.col-profiles .profile-card:hover { border-color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }
.col-profiles .carousel__arrow { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.col-profiles .carousel__arrow:hover { color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }

/* --- Dating tips: gold hairline frames --- */
.col-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.18);
}

/* --- FAQ gold accents --- */
.col-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.col-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.col-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.col-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .col-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .col-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.col-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold));
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY SEATTLE
   ============================================ */

.hero--sea { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--sea .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/aaee2c4aff3cc5cba91b7024b35f745e.webp");
    background-position: 72% center;
}
.hero--sea .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 30% at 22% 62%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.26) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.64) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--sea .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 34% at 16% 60%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.28) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.92) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.48) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.14) 100%);
    }
}

.sea-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.sea-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }
.sea-emblem { display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45)); }

/* --- Benefit cards: diagonal gradient corner border --- */
.sea-benefits .icon-card { position: relative; }
.sea-benefits .icon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), transparent 45%, var(--cyan));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Featured profile animated rail --- */
.sea-rail-wrap { position: relative; }
.sea-rail-wrap .carousel { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.sea-rail {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.sea-rail line { animation: seaDash 3.5s linear infinite; }
@keyframes seaDash {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: -52; }
}

/* --- Dating tips frame accent --- */
.sea-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.16);
}

/* --- FAQ accent --- */
.sea-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.sea-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--cyan); }
.sea-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--cyan); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.sea-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .sea-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .sea-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.sea-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY DENVER
   ============================================ */

.hero--dvr { min-height: clamp(30rem, 64vh, 44rem); }

.hero--dvr .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/8aca200d3c2652caf94662ba01031e56.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}

.dvr-benefits .icon-card {
    position: relative;
    clip-path: polygon(16px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 16px);
}
.dvr-benefits .icon-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), transparent 50%, var(--cyan));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.dvr-rail-wrap { position: relative; }
.dvr-rail-wrap .carousel { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.dvr-rail {
    position: absolute;
    left: -4%;
    right: -4%;
    top: 50%;
    height: 8px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.dvr-rail line { animation: dvrDash 3.5s linear infinite; }
@keyframes dvrDash {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: -52; }
}

.dvr-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.dvr-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
}
.dvr-dots span:first-child { background: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.7); }

.dvr-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.16);
}

.dvr-faq .faq__item { border-left-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55); }
.dvr-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); }
.dvr-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.dvr-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__marker { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--pink); }

.dvr-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .dvr-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .dvr-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY HOUSTON
   ============================================ */

.hero--houd { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--houd .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/0ca4e931e868735f237b3faf8e0e7157.webp");
    background-position: 76% center;
}
.hero--houd .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.62) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--houd .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.88) 32%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.4) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.08) 100%);
    }
}

.houd-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.houd-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }

.houd-benefits .icon-card { position: relative; }
.houd-benefits .icon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), transparent 50%, var(--cyan));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.houd-rail-wrap { position: relative; }
.houd-rail-wrap .carousel { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.houd-rail {
    position: absolute;
    left: -4%;
    right: -4%;
    top: 50%;
    height: 8px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.houd-rail line { animation: houdDash 3.5s linear infinite; }
@keyframes houdDash {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: -52; }
}

.houd-profiles .profile-card { border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55); }
.houd-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.houd-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}

.houd-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.houd-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
}
.houd-dots span:first-child { background: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.7); }

.houd-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.16);
}

.houd-faq .faq__item { border-left-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55); }
.houd-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); }
.houd-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.houd-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__marker { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--pink); }

.houd-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .houd-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .houd-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY SAN DIEGO
   ============================================ */

.hero--sdg { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--sdg .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/4b817bc5158004dc46306f65c73bbb23.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--sdg .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 30% at 22% 68%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.66) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--sdg .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 32% at 16% 64%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.26) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 60%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
    }
}

/* --- Benefit cards: diagonal gradient corner border --- */
.sdg-benefits .icon-card { position: relative; }
.sdg-benefits .icon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), transparent 50%, var(--pink));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Featured profile animated rail --- */
.sdg-rail-wrap { position: relative; }
.sdg-rail-wrap .carousel { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.sdg-rail {
    position: absolute;
    left: -4%;
    right: -4%;
    top: 50%;
    height: 8px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.sdg-rail line { animation: sdgDash 3.5s linear infinite; }
@keyframes sdgDash {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: -48; }
}

.sdg-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.sdg-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
}
.sdg-dots span:first-child { background: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.7); }

/* --- Dating tips frame accent --- */
.sdg-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.16);
}

/* --- FAQ accent --- */
.sdg-faq .faq__item { border-left-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55); }
.sdg-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); }
.sdg-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.sdg-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__marker { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--pink); }
.sdg-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--cyan); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.sdg-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .sdg-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .sdg-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.sdg-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY CHICAGO
   ============================================ */

.hero--chib { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--chib .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/f274d56f1a0361aada6c10b36bda686f.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--chib .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.86) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.48) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--chib .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}

.chi-benefits .icon-card__icon { color: var(--cyan); }

.chi-rail-wrap { position: relative; }
.chi-rail-wrap .carousel { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.chi-rail {
    position: absolute;
    left: -4%;
    right: -4%;
    top: 50%;
    height: 8px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.chi-rail line { animation: chiDash 3.5s linear infinite; }
@keyframes chiDash {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: -52; }
}

.chi-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.chi-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
}
.chi-dots span:first-child { background: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.7); }

.chi-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.16);
}

.chi-faq .faq__item { border-left-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55); }
.chi-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); }
.chi-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.chi-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__marker { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--pink); }

.chi-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .chi-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .chi-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.chi-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY PHOENIX
   ============================================ */

.hero--phx { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--phx .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/d6c4fea7acae13ed1319d0b9398f524c.webp");
    background-position: 76% center;
}
.hero--phx .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 28% at 20% 68%, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.66) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--phx .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 32% at 16% 64%, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 60%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
    }
}

.phx-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.phx-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }

/* --- Benefit cards: diagonal gradient corner border --- */
.phx-benefits .icon-card { position: relative; }
.phx-benefits .icon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), transparent 50%, var(--cyan));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Featured profile carousel rail --- */
.phx-rail-wrap { position: relative; }
.phx-rail-wrap .carousel { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.phx-rail {
    position: absolute;
    left: -4%;
    right: -4%;
    top: 50%;
    height: 8px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.phx-rail line { animation: phxDash 3.5s linear infinite; }
@keyframes phxDash {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: -52; }
}

.phx-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.phx-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.35);
}
.phx-dots span:first-child { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.7); }

/* --- Dating tips frame accent --- */
.phx-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.18);
}

/* --- FAQ accent --- */
.phx-faq .faq__item { border-left-color: rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.55); }
.phx-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); }
.phx-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.phx-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__marker { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--pink); }
.phx-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.phx-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .phx-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .phx-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.phx-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan));
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY ORLANDO
   ============================================ */

.hero--orl { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--orl .hero__bg,
.hero--orl .hero__scrim {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 46px), calc(100% - 46px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.hero--orl .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/1a9a4d793b822a76f0b9092ff9d927ca.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--orl .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.64) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--orl .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.9) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.44) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.1) 100%);
    }
}

/* --- Benefit cards: gradient top stroke --- */
.orl-benefits .icon-card { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.orl-benefits .icon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}

/* --- Featured profile carousel accent --- */
.orl-profiles .profile-card { border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55); }
.orl-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.orl-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}

.orl-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.orl-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
}
.orl-dots span:first-child { background: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.7); }

/* --- Dating tips: offset cyan outline + pink glow bleed --- */
.orl-tips .editorial__media {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.14);
    box-shadow: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.orl-tips .editorial__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px -10px -10px 10px;
    z-index: -1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.6);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.orl-tips .editorial__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -18px;
    z-index: -2;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 30% 100%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(4px);
}

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.link-tiles-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 700px) {
    .link-tiles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.orl-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
}
.orl-links .link-tile:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    border-color: var(--cyan);
}

/* --- FAQ accent --- */
.orl-faq .faq__item { border-left: 3px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4); }
.orl-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); }
.orl-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.orl-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__marker { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--pink); }
.orl-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__toggle { color: var(--pink); }

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY SEATTLE
   ============================================ */

.hero--sbsea { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--sbsea .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/58a61e728a5af315737fc36a2f47666e.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--sbsea .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.86) 34%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.42) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.1) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--sbsea .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--sbsea .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), var(--pink), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}

.sbsea-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.sbsea-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }
.sbsea-emblem { display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45)); }

/* --- Benefit cards: pink-to-cyan gradient top stroke --- */
.sbsea-benefits .icon-card { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.sbsea-benefits .icon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 7s linear infinite;
}

/* --- Featured profile rail: cyan border, pink hover glow --- */
.sbsea-profiles .profile-card { border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5); }
.sbsea-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.sbsea-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}

/* --- Dating tips: offset cyan outline + pink glow bleed --- */
.sbsea-tips .editorial__media {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.14);
    box-shadow: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.sbsea-tips .editorial__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px -10px -10px 10px;
    z-index: -1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.6);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.sbsea-tips .editorial__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -18px;
    z-index: -2;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 30% 100%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.26) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(4px);
}

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.sbsea-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .sbsea-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .sbsea-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--cyan), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.sbsea-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
}

/* --- FAQ accent --- */
.sbsea-faq .faq__item { border-left: 3px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5); }
.sbsea-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); }
.sbsea-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.sbsea-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__marker { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--pink); }
.sbsea-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--cyan); }
.sbsea-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__toggle { color: var(--pink); }

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY SAN DIEGO
   ============================================ */

.hero--sbsd { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--sbsd .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/22babe075a6e49b234230ccfa2200a73.webp");
    background-position: 76% center;
}
.hero--sbsd .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.88) 34%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--sbsd .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--sbsd .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), var(--pink), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}

/* --- Benefit cards: cyan-to-pink gradient top stroke --- */
.sbsd-benefits .icon-card { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.sbsd-benefits .icon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 7s linear infinite;
}

/* --- Featured benefactor profile rail --- */
.sbsd-profiles .profile-card { border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5); }
.sbsd-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.sbsd-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}

/* --- Dating tips: offset cyan outline + pink glow bleed --- */
.sbsd-tips .editorial__media {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.14);
    box-shadow: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.sbsd-tips .editorial__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px -10px -10px 10px;
    z-index: -1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.6);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.sbsd-tips .editorial__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -18px;
    z-index: -2;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 30% 100%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.26) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(4px);
}

/* --- Nearby links grid: animated gradient underline --- */
.sbsd-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
}

/* --- FAQ accent --- */
.sbsd-faq .faq__item { border-left: 3px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5); }
.sbsd-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); }
.sbsd-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.sbsd-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__marker { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--pink); }
.sbsd-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.sbsd-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__toggle { color: var(--pink); }

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY DALLAS
   ============================================ */

.hero--sbdal { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--sbdal .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/ff9a771a15c2f83b8d37055e3bd30812.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--sbdal .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.88) 34%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--sbdal .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--sbdal .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), var(--pink), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}

.sbdal-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.sbdal-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }

/* --- Benefit cards: pink-to-cyan gradient top stroke --- */
.sbdal-benefits .icon-card { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.sbdal-benefits .icon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 7s linear infinite;
}

/* --- Featured profile rail: cyan border, pink hover glow --- */
.sbdal-profiles .profile-card { border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5); }
.sbdal-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.sbdal-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}

/* --- Dating tips: offset cyan outline + pink glow bleed --- */
.sbdal-tips .editorial__media {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 19, 31, 0.14);
    box-shadow: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.sbdal-tips .editorial__media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px -10px -10px 10px;
    z-index: -1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.6);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.sbdal-tips .editorial__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -18px;
    z-index: -2;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 60% at 30% 100%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.26) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(4px);
}

/* --- Nearby links grid: animated gradient underline --- */
.sbdal-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
}

/* --- FAQ accent --- */
.sbdal-faq .faq__item { border-left: 3px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.5); }
.sbdal-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); }
.sbdal-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.sbdal-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__marker { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--pink); }
.sbdal-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--cyan); }
.sbdal-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__toggle { color: var(--pink); }

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY BOSTON
   ============================================ */

.hero--bos { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--bos .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/5f42c59f591b500a1178914d5191a37c.webp");
    background-position: 72% center;
}
.hero--bos .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.88) 34%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--bos .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--bos .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--pink), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}

.bos-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.bos-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }

/* --- Benefit cards: gold-to-cyan gradient top stroke --- */
.bos-benefits .icon-card { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.bos-benefits .icon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 7s linear infinite;
}

/* --- Featured profile carousel accent --- */
.bos-profiles .profile-card { border-color: var(--gold); }
.bos-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.bos-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}
.bos-profiles .carousel__arrow { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.bos-profiles .carousel__arrow:hover { color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }

/* --- Dating tips: gold hairline frame with clipped corner --- */
.bos-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.18);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 24px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 24px));
}

/* --- Seasonal rhythm panel --- */
.bos-season {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(24px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 24px);
}
.bos-season h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.bos-season ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; }
.bos-season li { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.bos-season li strong { color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-display); flex: 0 0 auto; min-width: 90px; }

/* --- Success story card --- */
.bos-story {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    overflow: visible;
}
.bos-story__media { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.bos-story__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.bos-story__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -28px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: none;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10101A;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.5);
}
.bos-story__body { padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 2rem; }
.bos-story__stars { display: flex; gap: 0.3rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.bos-story__text { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.bos-story__meta { margin: 0 0 1.2rem; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }

@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .bos-story { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
    .bos-story__medallion { display: grid; }
}

/* --- FAQ gold accents --- */
.bos-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.bos-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.bos-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.bos-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .bos-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .bos-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.bos-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--pink));
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR BABY ORLANDO
   ============================================ */

.hero--orlb { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }
.hero--orlb .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/294e1594437cd5d4667342249e4e4aa7.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--orlb .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.82) 40%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.4) 66%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.1) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--orlb .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.93) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.6) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}

.orlb-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.orlb-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }
.orlb-emblem { display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.5)); }

/* --- Benefits triad --- */
.orlb-trio {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.orlb-trio .icon-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 20px) 0, 100% 20px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.orlb-trio .icon-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.25);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.orlb-trio .icon-card + .icon-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.orlb-trio .icon-card__icon { color: var(--gold); }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .orlb-trio { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .orlb-trio .icon-card + .icon-card::after {
        left: 0; right: auto; top: 12%; bottom: 12%; height: auto; width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    }
}

/* --- Featured profiles panel --- */
.orlb-profiles-panel {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(20px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 20px);
}
.orlb-profiles .profile-card { border-color: var(--gold); }
.orlb-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.orlb-profiles .profile-card:focus-within { border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan); }
.orlb-profiles .carousel__arrow { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.orlb-profiles .carousel__arrow:hover { color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }

.orlb-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.orlb-dots span { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.35); }
.orlb-dots span:first-child { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.7); }

/* --- Dating tips --- */
.orlb-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.18);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 24px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 24px));
}
.orlb-tip-panel {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(22px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 22px);
}
.orlb-tip-panel h3 { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.orlb-tip-panel p { color: var(--muted); }

/* --- Success story --- */
.orlb-story {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.orlb-story__media { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.orlb-story__media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.orlb-story__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; right: -28px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    display: none;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10101A;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.5);
}
.orlb-story__body { padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 2rem; }
.orlb-story__stars { display: flex; gap: 0.3rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.orlb-story__text { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.orlb-story__meta { margin: 0 0 1.2rem; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .orlb-story { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
    .orlb-story__medallion { display: grid; }
}

/* --- FAQ accents --- */
.orlb-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.orlb-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.orlb-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.orlb-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .orlb-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .orlb-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.orlb-links .link-tile::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--pink)); }

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - COUGAR DATING MIAMI
   ============================================ */

.hero--mc { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--mc .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/ca6bd7b6d35bc8b5c7418b752adc9e08.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--mc .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 30% at 22% 66%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.66) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--mc .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 32% at 16% 64%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.92) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
    }
}

.mc-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.mc-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }

/* --- Why Miami cougar dating: three-card strip --- */
.mc-trio {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.mc-trio__item {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.mc-trio__item:hover { box-shadow: inset 0 0 36px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.1); }
.mc-trio__item + .mc-trio__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    top: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.mc-trio__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.35));
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.mc-trio__item h3 { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.mc-trio__item p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .mc-trio { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .mc-trio__item + .mc-trio__item::before {
        left: 0;
        right: auto;
        top: 12%;
        bottom: 12%;
        height: auto;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    }
}

/* --- Featured profile carousel accent --- */
.mc-profiles .profile-card {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 22px), calc(100% - 22px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.mc-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.mc-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}
.mc-profiles .carousel__arrow { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.mc-profiles .carousel__arrow:hover { color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }

/* --- Dating tips: champagne hairline frame with clipped corner --- */
.section--cream .editorial__media {
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(199, 155, 55, 0.14);
}

/* --- Success story card --- */
.mc-story {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    overflow: visible;
}
.mc-story__media { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.mc-story__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.mc-story__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -28px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: none;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10101A;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.5);
}
.mc-story__body { padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 2rem; }
.mc-story__stars { display: flex; gap: 0.3rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.mc-story__text { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.mc-story__meta { margin: 0 0 1.2rem; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }

@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .mc-story { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
    .mc-story__medallion { display: grid; }
}

/* --- FAQ gold-to-pink accents --- */
.mc-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.mc-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); }
.mc-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__marker { border-color: var(--pink); color: var(--pink); }
.mc-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); }
.mc-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__toggle { color: var(--pink); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.mc-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .mc-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .mc-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.mc-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--pink));
}

/* --- Closing CTA band --- */
.mc-cta {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    text-align: center;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0 2px, transparent 2px 26px),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1024 0%, #05050A 100%);
}
.mc-cta__line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}
.mc-cta__title { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.mc-cta__text { color: var(--muted); max-width: 62ch; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY TAMPA
   ============================================ */

.hero--tpa { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--tpa .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/ca6bd7b6d35bc8b5c7418b752adc9e08.webp");
    background-position: 74% center;
}
.hero--tpa .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 30% at 20% 66%, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.66) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--tpa .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(26% 32% at 16% 64%, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.26) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.92) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.46) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--tpa .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--pink), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}

.tpa-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.tpa-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }
.tpa-emblem { display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.45)); }

/* --- Benefits triad --- */
.tpa-trio {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.tpa-trio__item {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.tpa-trio__item:hover { box-shadow: inset 0 0 36px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.12); }
.tpa-trio__item + .tpa-trio__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    top: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.tpa-trio__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    color: var(--gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.3));
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.tpa-trio__item h3 { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.tpa-trio__item p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .tpa-trio { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .tpa-trio__item + .tpa-trio__item::before {
        left: 0;
        right: auto;
        top: 12%;
        bottom: 12%;
        height: auto;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    }
}

/* --- Featured profiles --- */
.tpa-profiles .profile-card {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 22px), calc(100% - 22px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.tpa-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.tpa-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}
.tpa-profiles .carousel__arrow { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.tpa-profiles .carousel__arrow:hover { color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan); }

/* --- Dating tips: champagne hairline, clipped bottom-left corner, offset overlap --- */
.tpa-tips .editorial__media {
    position: relative;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.28);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 24px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 24px));
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .tpa-tips .editorial:first-child .editorial__media { transform: translateY(14px); }
    .tpa-tips .editorial--reverse .editorial__media { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}

/* --- Illustrative story card --- */
.tpa-story-card {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.tpa-story-card__media { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.tpa-story-card__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.tpa-story-card__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -28px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: none;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10101A;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.5);
}
.tpa-story-card__body { padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 2rem; }
.tpa-story-card__stars { display: flex; gap: 0.3rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.tpa-story-card__text { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.tpa-story-card__meta { margin: 0 0 1.2rem; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }

@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .tpa-story-card { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
    .tpa-story-card__medallion { display: grid; }
}

/* --- FAQ accents --- */
.tpa-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.tpa-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.tpa-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.tpa-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .tpa-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .tpa-links::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 4%;
        bottom: 4%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}
.tpa-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--pink));
}

/* --- Closing CTA band --- */
.tpa-cta {
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0 2px, transparent 2px 26px),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1024 0%, #05050A 100%);
}

/* ============================================
   LOCAL - SUGAR DADDY INDIANAPOLIS
   ============================================ */

.hero--indy { min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem); }

.hero--indy .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/40997f73a3da9f02a73e26b8fa426dd9.webp");
    background-position: 76% center;
}
.hero--indy .hero__scrim {
    background:
        radial-gradient(34% 30% at 78% 66%, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.66) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--indy .hero__scrim {
        background:
            radial-gradient(28% 32% at 82% 62%, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.24) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0) 72%),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.97) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.92) 38%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.48) 62%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.14) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--indy .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--pink), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 8s linear infinite;
}

.indy-chiprow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.indy-chiprow .trust-chips { margin-top: 0; }
.indy-emblem { display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.45)); }

/* --- Why Indianapolis: three-card strip (reuses lv-trio pattern) --- */
.indy-trio.lv-trio { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%); }
.indy-trio .lv-trio__icon { color: var(--gold); }

/* --- Featured profile carousel accent --- */
.indy-profiles .profile-card { border-color: var(--gold); }
.indy-profiles .profile-card:hover,
.indy-profiles .profile-card:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.indy-profiles .carousel__arrow { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.indy-profiles .carousel__arrow:hover { color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }

.indy-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.indy-dots span {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.35);
}
.indy-dots span:first-child { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.7); }

/* --- Dating tips frame accent --- */
.indy-tips .editorial__media {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 14px 14px 0 rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.18);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 24px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 24px));
}

/* --- Weekend expectations panel --- */
.indy-expect {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    background: #14141F;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: -18px 0 40px -26px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.55);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 26px) 0, 100% 26px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    --muted: #B6B9CB;
    --link: #63F2FF;
    --text: #ECECF4;
}
.indy-expect p { color: var(--muted); }
.indy-expect p:first-of-type { color: var(--text); font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* --- Success story card --- */
.indy-story {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.indy-story__media { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.indy-story__media img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.indy-story__medallion {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -28px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: none;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10101A;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.5);
}
.indy-story__body { padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 2rem; }
.indy-story__stars { display: flex; gap: 0.3rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.indy-story__text { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.indy-story__meta { margin: 0 0 1.2rem; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }

@media (min-width: 860px) {
    .indy-story { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr); }
    .indy-story__medallion { display: grid; }
}

/* --- FAQ gold accents with animated expand underline --- */
.indy-faq .faq__item { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.indy-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.indy-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.indy-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); }
.indy-faq .faq__item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.1rem;
    right: 1.1rem;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.indy-faq .faq__item[open]::after { transform: scaleX(1); animation: lineSweep 6s linear infinite; }

/* --- Nearby links grid --- */
.indy-links {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .indy-links {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        column-gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    }
}
.indy-links .link-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--pink));
}

/* --- Closing CTA band --- */
.indy-cta {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: clip;
    padding-block: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    text-align: center;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 0 2px, transparent 2px 26px),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1024 0%, #05050A 100%);
}
.indy-cta__line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--pink), var(--cyan), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}
.indy-cta__title { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.indy-cta__text { color: var(--muted); max-width: 62ch; margin-inline: auto; }

/* ============================================
   BLOG - TECH-DRIVEN VETTING & PRIVACY
   ============================================ */

.hero--vet {
    min-height: clamp(28rem, 60vh, 40rem);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.hero--vet .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/743bdf2ab0b768f64a0d630b2f43744a.webp");
    background-position: 82% center;
}
.hero--vet .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.72) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--vet .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.97) 0%, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.92) 40%, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.45) 66%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.12) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--vet .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}

.vet-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
}

/* --- Qualitative trust tiles --- */
.vet-tiles {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 165px), 1fr));
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
}
.vet-tiles::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -45% -12%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.24) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.vet-tile {
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem 1.05rem;
    background: rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 12px, 100% 100%, 12px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 12px));
}
.vet-tile span { display: block; }
.vet-tile__icon { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.vet-tile__label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.vet-tile__note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #D8DBE8; line-height: 1.5; }

/* --- Ornamental key rule --- */
.key-rule {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem) 0;
    color: var(--gold);
}
.key-rule__line {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.15), var(--gold), rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.15));
}
.key-rule__key { display: inline-flex; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.key-rule__key--flip { transform: scaleX(-1); }
.key-rule__medal {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.85);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
}
.section--cream .key-rule { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* --- Editorial split --- */
.vet-split {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 880px) {
    .vet-split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr); }
    .vet-split--wide { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr); align-items: start; }
    .vet-split--reverse { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); }
}

.vet-frame {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 8px;
    background: #14141F;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 46px -22px rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.95), inset 0 0 24px rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.75);
    color: var(--gold);
}
.vet-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 4px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.vet-frame--wide img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
.vet-frame figcaption {
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0 0.3rem 0.2rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #C9CCDC;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.vet-frame__corner { position: absolute; display: inline-flex; pointer-events: none; }
.vet-frame__corner--tl { top: -6px; left: -6px; }
.vet-frame__corner--br { bottom: -6px; right: -6px; }

/* --- Numbered verification steps --- */
.vet-steps {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.6rem;
}
.vet-steps::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 21px;
    top: 26px;
    bottom: 26px;
    width: 0;
    border-left: 2px dotted var(--gold-deep);
}
.vet-step { position: relative; padding-left: 64px; }
.vet-step__medal {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-deep);
    background: #FFFDF6;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--cream);
}
.vet-step h3 { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.vet-step p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* --- Privacy benefit list --- */
.vet-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.vet-benefit {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-block: 1.1rem;
}
.vet-benefit + .vet-benefit { border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.32); }
.vet-benefit__glyph {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.55);
    color: var(--gold);
}
.vet-benefit h3 { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.vet-benefit p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }

/* --- Protection case grid --- */
.vet-cases { border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }
.vet-case-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: stretch;
}
@media (min-width: 760px) {
    .vet-case-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.vet-case {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.4);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.vet-case > img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 7 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 35%;
}
.vet-case__body { padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem 1.5rem; }
.vet-case__body h3 { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.vet-case__body p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.94rem; }
.vet-case--crest { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #16162A 0%, #10101A 100%); }
.vet-case__crest {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    padding: 1.75rem 1rem 0.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.45));
}
.vet-case__crest svg { width: clamp(96px, 22vw, 128px); height: auto; }

/* --- FAQ styling --- */
.vet-faq .faq__item { background: var(--navy-deep); border-color: rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.35); }
.vet-faq .faq__question { color: var(--cream); }
.vet-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.vet-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--gold); }
.vet-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.vet-faq .faq__answer {
    background: var(--cream);
    margin: 0 1px 1px;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}
.vet-faq .faq__answer p { color: #3A3546; }
.vet-faq .faq__answer a { color: #A01059; }

/* --- Related reading link rows --- */
.vet-related .vet-linkgroup + .vet-linkgroup { margin-top: 2rem; }
.vet-linkgroup {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.vet-linkgroup::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12% -6%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 70% at 30% 40%, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.85) 0%, transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.vet-linkgroup__title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.vet-linkrow {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 64px;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    background: #14141F;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 194, 117, 0.35);
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color .22s ease, background .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
}
.vet-linkrow:hover,
.vet-linkrow:focus-visible {
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
    background: #191926;
    transform: translateX(3px);
    color: var(--text);
}
.vet-linkrow__mono { display: inline-flex; color: var(--gold); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.vet-linkrow__body strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.vet-linkrow__body span { display: block; font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* --- Closing CTA --- */
.vet-close { text-align: center; }
.vet-close p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.vet-close .btn {
    border-radius: 999px;
    clip-path: none;
    padding-inline: 2.2rem;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG - VPN & BURNER PROFILES DISCRETION
   ============================================ */

.hero--vpn {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.hero--vpn .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/9b3e17e5176a81908f030ec21af8774a.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--vpn .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.97) 0%, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.92) 42%, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.4) 70%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.1) 100%);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero--vpn .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.68) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--vpn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}
.hero--vpn .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}

.vpn-mistakes.vet-steps::before {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, #000 82%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, #000 82%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG - ASIA-PACIFIC ELITE SUGAR SCENE
   ============================================ */

.hero--asia {
    min-height: clamp(28rem, 60vh, 40rem);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.hero--asia .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/95780c438fcbf70bd3b0e5c9202dd47f.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--asia .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.68) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--asia .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.97) 0%, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.92) 40%, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.42) 68%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.1) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--asia .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}

/* --- Intro flight-path arc --- */
.asia-intro { position: relative; overflow: clip; }
.asia-arc {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.55;
}
.asia-intro .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* --- Culture comparison table --- */
.asia-table thead th {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.95), rgba(11, 26, 60, 0.78));
    color: var(--gold);
}
.asia-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td,
.asia-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) th { background: #FFFDF6; }
.asia-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) th { color: #17131F; }
.asia-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { color: #4B4658; }
.asia-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) .asia-key { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.asia-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) td,
.asia-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) th { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); }
.asia-table tbody th {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text);
}
.asia-key { color: var(--gold); flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* --- 2026 trend cards with shared conduit --- */
.asia-trend-grid {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 760px) {
    .asia-trend-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.asia-conduit {
    position: absolute;
    left: -2%;
    right: -2%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 104%;
    height: 10px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.asia-trend-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 16px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 16px));
}
.asia-trend-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.asia-trend-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }
.asia-trend-card a { color: var(--link); }

/* ============================================
   BLOG - TECH FOUNDERS GENEROUS BENEFACTORS
   ============================================ */

.hero--tf {
    min-height: clamp(28rem, 60vh, 40rem);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.hero--tf .hero__bg {
    background-image: url("/assets/c5b918a3ae207c9747dd2ae09b5acbf3.webp");
    background-position: 78% center;
}
.hero--tf .hero__scrim {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.7) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.96) 100%);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero--tf .hero__scrim {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.97) 0%, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.92) 40%, rgba(7, 18, 40, 0.42) 68%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.1) 100%);
    }
}
.hero--tf .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold), var(--gold-deep), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG - MASTERING THE FIRST AUDIO CALL
   ============================================ */

.hero--fac {
    min-height: clamp(30rem, 62vh, 42rem);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b0b18 0%, #05050a 55%, #0d0d1c 100%);
}
.hero--fac::before,
.hero--fac::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero--fac::before {
    left: -10%;
    bottom: -20%;
    width: 55%;
    height: 80%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero--fac::after {
    right: -12%;
    top: -25%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 75%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero--fac .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.hero--fac .hero__copy { max-width: 640px; }
.hero--fac__portrait {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background-image: url("/assets/73b9fcfaecf623d2467b2fdecb9dd5d0.webp");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: bottom right;
    background-size: contain;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 82%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 82%);
}
.hero--fac .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}

/* --- Stat tile strip --- */
.fac-stats { position: relative; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.fac-stats__line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.fac-stats__line line { stroke-dasharray: 6 6; animation: facLineDash 3s linear infinite; }
@keyframes facLineDash { to { stroke-dashoffset: -24; } }
.fac-stat-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 150px), 1fr));
}
.fac-stat {
    padding: 0.95rem 1.05rem;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 22, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 12px, 100% 100%, 12px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 12px));
    transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.fac-stat:hover { box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }
.fac-stat__label { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.fac-stat__note { display: block; font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* --- Framed inline images --- */
.fac-frame {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -22px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
}
.fac-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: #0d0d16;
}
.fac-frame--wide img { aspect-ratio: 11 / 7; }
.fac-frame figcaption {
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0 0.2rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    background: var(--bg);
}

/* --- Two-column article layout with sticky rail --- */
.fac-layout {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: start;
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .fac-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; }
    .fac-rail {
        position: sticky;
        top: calc(var(--header-bottom, 68px) + 20px);
        display: grid;
        gap: 1.75rem;
        align-content: start;
    }
}
.fac-section { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.25rem); }
.fac-section:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

/* --- Rail blocks --- */
.fac-rail__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cyan);
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.fac-rail__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; }
.fac-rail__list a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; }
.fac-rail__list a:hover { color: var(--cyan); border-bottom-color: var(--cyan); }

.fac-rail__card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    background: #101018;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.fac-rail__card:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.fac-rail__card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    transition: width .3s ease;
}
.fac-rail__card:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.fac-rail__thumb {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 20% 100%);
}
.fac-rail__card strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.fac-rail__card span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }

.fac-keep-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
@media (min-width: 700px) { .fac-keep-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.fac-keep-card { padding: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.fac-keep-card .fac-rail__thumb { width: 56px; height: 56px; }

/* --- Preparation list with connector --- */
.fac-prep { position: relative; padding-left: 2.25rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.fac-prep__rail { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 22px; height: 100%; }
.fac-prep__list { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.fac-prep-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.92);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--cyan);
    clip-path: polygon(14px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 14px);
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.fac-prep-item:hover { border-left-color: var(--pink); box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }
.fac-prep-item h3 { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.fac-prep-item p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* --- Ten things to say grid --- */
.fac-say-grid { display: grid; gap: 1rem; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); margin-top: 1.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 680px) { .fac-say-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
.fac-say-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
    background: #12121c;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 14px) 0, 100% 14px, 100% 100%, 14px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 14px));
}
.fac-say-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.fac-say-card h3 { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.fac-say-card p { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* --- Mistake cards --- */
.fac-mistake-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr)); margin-top: 1rem; }
.fac-mistake-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem;
    background: #0c0c14;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.28);
    overflow: clip;
}
.fac-mistake-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.24) 0%, transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.fac-mistake-card h3 { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; color: #FFD6EA; }
.fac-mistake-card p { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* --- Equalizer motif --- */
.fac-eq { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 5px; height: 32px; margin: 0 0 1.3rem; }
.fac-eq rect { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: 50% 100%; animation: facEqPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.fac-eq rect:nth-child(odd) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.fac-eq rect:nth-child(even) { animation-delay: .35s; }
.fac-eq rect:nth-child(3n) { animation-delay: .6s; }
@keyframes facEqPulse { 0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.35); } 50% { transform: scaleY(1); } }

/* --- FAQ accents --- */
.fac-faq .faq__item { background: #0a0e18; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.28); }
.fac-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.fac-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); background: #14141f; }
.fac-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--cyan); }
.fac-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__toggle { color: var(--pink); }

/* ============================================
   BLOG - MODERN ARRANGEMENT ECOSYSTEM
   ============================================ */

.hero--arr {
    min-height: clamp(28rem, 60vh, 40rem);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b0b18 0%, #05050a 55%, #0d0d1c 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.hero--arr::before,
.hero--arr::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero--arr::before {
    left: -12%;
    bottom: -25%;
    width: 55%;
    height: 80%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.26) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero--arr::after {
    right: -10%;
    top: -20%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 75%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero--arr .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.hero--arr .hero__copy { max-width: 640px; }
.hero--arr__portrait {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background-image: url("/assets/a853e135905185f2df54dd429540593d.webp");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: bottom right;
    background-size: contain;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 82%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 82%);
}
.hero--arr .hero__line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--pink), var(--gold), var(--cyan), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: lineSweep 9s linear infinite;
}

/* --- Qualitative stat strip --- */
.arr-stats {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 180px), 1fr));
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
}
.arr-stats__line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.arr-stats__line line { stroke-dasharray: 6 6; animation: arrDash 3s linear infinite; }
@keyframes arrDash { to { stroke-dashoffset: -24; } }
.arr-stat {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.05rem;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 22, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid var(--cyan);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 14px) 0, 100% 14px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 16px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.18);
}
.arr-stat__label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text);
}

/* --- Framed inline image --- */
.arr-frame {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--cyan));
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -22px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
}
.arr-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: #0d0d16;
}

/* --- Comparison accents --- */
.arr-compare .table-wrapper { border-top: 2px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4); }
.arr-compare .compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) td,
.arr-compare .compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) th { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02); }
.arr-compare .compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td,
.arr-compare .compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) th { background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.6); }
.arr-compare .compare-table td:nth-child(2) { border-left: 2px solid var(--cyan); }
.arr-compare .compare-table td:nth-child(3) { border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22); }

/* --- Four pillars grid with connector --- */
.arr-pillars {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 760px) {
    .arr-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.arr-pillars__connector {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.75;
}
@media (min-width: 760px) {
    .arr-pillars__connector { display: block; }
}
.arr-pillar {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.3rem;
    background: rgba(16, 16, 26, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 20px) 0, 100% 20px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 22px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
}
.arr-pillar h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.arr-pillar p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* --- Who participates: immersive background section --- */
.arr-ecosystem { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: clip; }
.arr-ecosystem__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    background-image: url("/assets/648bb25bc753976009b96f87eed37218.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 45%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.arr-ecosystem__scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.86) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.72) 45%, rgba(5, 5, 10, 0.94) 100%);
}
.arr-archetypes {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
}
@media (min-width: 760px) {
    .arr-archetypes { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.arr-archetype {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 20, 0.82);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.arr-archetype h3 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--cream); }
.arr-archetype p { margin: 0; color: #D8DBE8; font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* --- Trends horizontal step timeline --- */
.arr-trends {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.arr-trends::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 23px;
    top: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cyan), var(--pink));
}
.arr-trends__rail { display: none; }
.arr-trend { position: relative; padding-left: 70px; }
.arr-trend__node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--pink);
    color: var(--pink);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.32);
}
.arr-trend h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.arr-trend p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.93rem; }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .arr-trends { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
    .arr-trends::before { display: none; }
    .arr-trends__rail {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 22px;
        width: 100%;
        height: 8px;
    }
    .arr-trend { padding-left: 0; padding-top: 74px; }
}
.arr-trends__rail line { animation: arrTrendDash 3.5s linear infinite; }
@keyframes arrTrendDash { to { stroke-dashoffset: -24; } }

/* --- FAQ accents --- */
.arr-faq .faq__item { background: #0a0e18; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3); }
.arr-faq .faq__marker { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.arr-faq .faq__item[open] { border-left-color: var(--pink); background: #14141f; }
.arr-faq .faq__toggle { color: var(--cyan); }
.arr-faq .faq__item[open] .faq__toggle { color: var(--pink); }

/* ============================================
   MOTION PREFERENCES
   ============================================ */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .carousel__rail { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}