/* =========================================================
   BADGE & WINNER BADGE
   ========================================================= */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,0.1);
  color: var(--color-badge);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,0.2);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .badge {
  background: rgba(139,92,246,0.15);
  color: #a78bfa;
  border-color: rgba(139,92,246,0.3);
}
.winner-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.1);
  color: var(--color-positive);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .winner-badge {
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15);
  color: #34d399;
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
}

/* =========================================================
   RATING STARS
   ========================================================= */
.rating-stars {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.rating-stars__bg { color: var(--color-surface-3); letter-spacing: 2px; }
.rating-stars__fg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--color-rating);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .rating-stars__fg { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(245,158,11,0.5)); }
.rating-stars__value { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-text); }

/* =========================================================
   AFFILIATE BOX
   ========================================================= */
.affiliate-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fafbff 0%, #f0f4ff 100%);
  margin-block: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .affiliate-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.06) 0%, rgba(34,211,238,0.03) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.15), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.affiliate-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-brand), var(--color-accent));
}
[data-theme="dark"] .affiliate-box::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(99,102,241,0.7), var(--color-accent), transparent);
  height: 1px;
}
.affiliate-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .affiliate-box:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.25), 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
}
.affiliate-box__logo { flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.affiliate-box__body { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }
.affiliate-box__name { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--color-text); }
.affiliate-box__tagline { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: 0.9375rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); line-height: 1.5; }
.affiliate-box__price { font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--color-muted); margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.affiliate-box__price strong { color: var(--color-text-2); font-weight: 700; }
.affiliate-box__cta { flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 1rem; padding: 13px var(--space-8); border-radius: var(--radius); }

/* =========================================================
   PROS & CONS
   ========================================================= */
.pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-block: var(--space-8);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .pros-cons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.pros-cons__col {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border: 1.5px solid;
}
.pros-cons__col--pros {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border-color: #86efac;
}
.pros-cons__col--cons {
  background: #fff1f2;
  border-color: #fda4af;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .pros-cons__col--pros {
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.2);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .pros-cons__col--cons {
  background: rgba(244,63,94,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(244,63,94,0.2);
}

.pros-cons__heading {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.pros-cons__heading--pros { color: #059669; }
.pros-cons__heading--cons { color: #e11d48; }
[data-theme="dark"] .pros-cons__heading--pros { color: #34d399; }
[data-theme="dark"] .pros-cons__heading--cons { color: #fb7185; }

.pros-cons__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.pros-cons__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-2);
}
.pros-cons__icon { flex-shrink: 0; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1px; }
.pros-cons__item--pro .pros-cons__icon { color: #059669; }
.pros-cons__item--con .pros-cons__icon { color: #e11d48; }
[data-theme="dark"] .pros-cons__item--pro .pros-cons__icon { color: #34d399; }
[data-theme="dark"] .pros-cons__item--con .pros-cons__icon { color: #fb7185; }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================= */
.faq-section { margin-block: var(--space-12); }
.faq-section__heading { margin-top: 0; }
.faq-accordion { margin-top: var(--space-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }

.faq-accordion__item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base), background var(--t-base);
  background: var(--color-surface);
}
.faq-accordion__item:hover { border-color: var(--color-border-bright); }
details[open].faq-accordion__item {
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
}

.faq-accordion__question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
  color: var(--color-text-2);
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.faq-accordion__question:hover { color: var(--color-text); }
details[open] .faq-accordion__question { color: var(--color-text); }
.faq-accordion__question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-brand);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 300;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--t-smooth);
}
details[open] .faq-accordion__question::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-accordion__question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.faq-accordion__answer {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  line-height: 1.75;
  animation: faqFadeIn 0.2s ease;
}
@keyframes faqFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ========================================================= */
.comparison-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-block: var(--space-8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.comparison-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.comparison-table thead { background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.comparison-table th {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
}
.comparison-table td {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: var(--color-text-2);
  transition: background var(--t-fast);
}
.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.comparison-table tbody tr:hover td { background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.comparison-table__feature { color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 600; }
.comparison-table__winner-col { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.05) !important; }
.comparison-table__winner-cell { background: rgba(5,150,105,0.07); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-positive); }
[data-theme="dark"] .comparison-table__winner-col { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.05) !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .comparison-table__winner-cell { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.06); color: #34d399; }
.comparison-table__check { color: var(--color-positive); }

/* =========================================================
   REVIEW PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.review-header { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.review-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.last-updated {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-bright);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-subtle);
}
.last-updated::before { content: '↻ Updated: '; }
.review-meta__verdict {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-brand);
  padding-left: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text-2);
}
.review-section { margin-block: var(--space-8); }

.verdict-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.06) 0%, rgba(139,92,246,0.04) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  margin-block: var(--space-8);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-2);
  position: relative;
}
.verdict-box::before {
  content: '💡';
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-6);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

/* Table of Contents */
.toc {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-block: var(--space-8);
}
.toc__title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--color-subtle);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.toc__list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2);
  counter-reset: toc-counter;
}
.toc__item { counter-increment: toc-counter; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.toc__item::before {
  content: counter(toc-counter);
  background: var(--color-brand);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .toc__item::before {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
  color: var(--color-brand-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.3);
}
.toc__link { color: var(--color-muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 500; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.toc__link:hover { color: var(--color-brand); }

/* Floating sticky CTA */
.floating-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-6); right: var(--space-6);
  z-index: 90;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-text);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--t-spring), box-shadow var(--t-base);
}
.floating-cta:hover {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .floating-cta {
  background: rgba(17,17,19,0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-bright);
  color: var(--color-text);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .floating-cta:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
}
.floating-cta__tool { color: var(--color-brand); }
[data-theme="dark"] .floating-cta__tool { color: var(--color-brand-light); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .floating-cta { bottom: var(--space-4); right: var(--space-4); font-size: 0.8125rem; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5); } }

/* =========================================================
   PRICING TABLE
   ========================================================= */
.pricing-table {
  margin-block: var(--space-6);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background: var(--color-surface);
}
.pricing-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  transition: background var(--t-fast);
}
.pricing-row:hover { background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.pricing-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.pricing-row__plan { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-2); }
.pricing-row__price { color: var(--color-brand); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
[data-theme="dark"] .pricing-row__price { color: var(--color-brand-light); }
.pricing-row__price-note { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--color-subtle); }

/* =========================================================
   TOOL CARD
   ========================================================= */
.tool-card {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base),
              transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), background var(--t-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .tool-card { background: var(--color-surface); }
.tool-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.15), var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--color-surface);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .tool-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.15), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(99,102,241,0.06);
}
.tool-card__logo { height: 26px; width: auto; max-width: 110px; object-fit: contain; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.tool-card__title { font-size: 0.9375rem; margin: 0; }
.tool-card__title a { color: var(--color-text); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.tool-card__title a:hover { color: var(--color-brand); }
[data-theme="dark"] .tool-card__title a:hover { color: var(--color-brand-light); }
.tool-card__tagline { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.tool-card__meta { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--color-subtle); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: auto; }
.tool-card__meta a { color: var(--color-brand); font-weight: 600; }
[data-theme="dark"] .tool-card__meta a { color: var(--color-brand-light); }

/* =========================================================
   TOOL CARD — TOP ACCENT + DEPTH (Phase 2)
   ========================================================= */
.tool-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-brand), var(--color-accent));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tool-card--featured::before { opacity: 0.6; }
@media (hover: hover) {
  .tool-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
}
[data-theme="dark"] .tool-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.8), rgba(34,211,238,0.7));
}

/* =========================================================
   TOOL CARD — FOOTER LAYOUT (Phase 4)
   ========================================================= */
.tool-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.tool-card__footer-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.tool-card__price {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-subtle);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Phase 3 — affiliate ghost pill */
.tool-card__try-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.16);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition:
    background var(--t-fast),
    border-color var(--t-fast),
    color var(--t-fast),
    box-shadow var(--t-fast);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.tool-card__try-link:hover {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.28);
  color: var(--color-brand-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .tool-card__try-link {
  color: var(--color-brand-light);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .tool-card__try-link:hover {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.35);
  color: #c4b5fd;
}

/* =========================================================
   REVIEW CTA BUTTON — solid filled primary (Phase 1)
   ========================================================= */
.btn-review {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand) 0%, var(--color-brand-dark) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(79,70,229,0.3);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(99,102,241,0.3), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition:
    transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1),
    box-shadow 0.18s ease,
    filter 0.18s ease;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
/* inner shine overlay */
.btn-review::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 0%, transparent 55%);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease;
}
.btn-review__arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
@media (hover: hover) {
  .btn-review:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(99,102,241,0.45), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    filter: brightness(1.07);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .btn-review:hover .btn-review__arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
}
.btn-review:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
  filter: brightness(0.96);
}
.btn-review:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-brand-light); outline-offset: 2px; }

[data-theme="dark"] .btn-review {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1 0%, #4f46e5 100%);
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(99,102,241,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
}
@media (hover: hover) {
  [data-theme="dark"] .btn-review:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(99,102,241,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.3), 0 0 32px rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn-review { transition: filter 0.15s ease; }
  .btn-review__arrow { transition: none; }
  .tool-card::before { transition: none; }
}
.tool-card--featured {
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fafbff 0%, #f5f3ff 100%);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .tool-card--featured {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.05);
}

/* =========================================================
   RELATED POSTS
   ========================================================= */
.related-posts {
  margin-block: var(--space-12);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.related-posts__heading { margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.125rem; }
.related-posts__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding-block: var(--space-20) var(--space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated glow (dark mode) */
[data-theme="dark"] .hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -100px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,0.14) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 80% 40%, rgba(34,211,238,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 20% 60%, rgba(139,92,246,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
  animation: heroBreath 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle light-mode glow */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -100px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 80% 50%, rgba(34,211,238,0.04) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* CSS grid pattern */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--color-border) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 75%);
}

@keyframes heroBreath {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.75; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
  color: var(--color-brand);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  position: relative;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .hero__eyebrow { color: var(--color-brand-light); }

.hero__title {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-text) 0%, var(--color-text) 50%, var(--color-brand) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  position: relative;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .hero__title {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-text) 0%, var(--color-text-2) 40%, var(--color-brand-light) 70%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}
.hero__stat { text-align: center; }
.hero__stat-number { font-size: 1.875rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-text); letter-spacing: -0.035em; display: block; }
.hero__stat-label { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--color-subtle); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Home sections */
.home-section { margin-block: var(--space-12); }
.home-section__header { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.home-section__title { font-size: 1.375rem; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.home-section__link { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-brand); transition: opacity var(--t-fast); opacity: 0.8; }
.home-section__link:hover { opacity: 1; }

.category-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(190px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-3); }
.category-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base),
              transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), background var(--t-base);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .category-card { background: var(--color-surface); }
.category-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.1), var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--color-surface);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .category-card:hover { background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.category-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.category-card__name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9375rem; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.category-card__desc { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--color-subtle); line-height: 1.5; }

/* Trust section */
.trust-section {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin-block: var(--space-12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-brand), var(--color-accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .trust-section::before { opacity: 0.6; }
.trust-section h2 { margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.trust-section p { color: var(--color-muted); font-size: 0.9375rem; }

/* =========================================================
   COMPARISON PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.comparison-header-tools {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-block: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.comparison-header-tool { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); text-align: center; }
.comparison-header-tool__logo { height: 40px; width: auto; max-width: 140px; object-fit: contain; }
.comparison-header-tool__name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.125rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.comparison-vs {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-subtle);
  background: var(--color-surface-2);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-bright);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

.comparison-verdict {
  background: rgba(5,150,105,0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-block: var(--space-8);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .comparison-verdict {
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.2);
}
.comparison-verdict__winner { font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-positive); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
[data-theme="dark"] .comparison-verdict__winner { color: #34d399; }

/* =========================================================
   BEST-OF PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.best-quick-picks { margin-block: var(--space-8); }
.best-list-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding-block: var(--space-8); }
.best-list-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.best-list-item__rank {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand), var(--color-brand-dark));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
}

/* =========================================================
   CATEGORY PAGE — TOOL GRID
   ========================================================= */
.category-tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

/* =========================================================
   AFFILIATE BOX — SHIMMER SWEEP (approved affiliates only)
   ========================================================= */
.affiliate-box--monetized::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 45%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  animation: shimmerSweep 7s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .affiliate-box--monetized::after {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}
@keyframes shimmerSweep {
  0%, 100% { left: -100%; }
  30%       { left: 150%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .affiliate-box--monetized::after { animation: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   NEUTRAL CTA BUTTON — non-affiliate tools
   ========================================================= */
.btn-neutral {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 13px var(--space-8);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--t-base), border-color var(--t-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-neutral:hover {
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-muted);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-neutral {
  color: var(--color-subtle);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-neutral:hover {
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

/* =========================================================
   TOOL CARD — GRADIENT GLOW ON HOVER
   ========================================================= */
.tool-card { position: relative; }
.tool-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand), var(--color-accent), var(--color-violet));
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base);
}
.tool-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
@media (hover: hover) {
  .tool-card:hover::after { opacity: 0.04; }
  [data-theme="dark"] .tool-card:hover::after { opacity: 0.08; }
}

/* =========================================================
   CATEGORY CARD — ICON LIFT ON HOVER
   ========================================================= */
.category-card__icon {
  transition: transform var(--t-spring), background var(--t-base), border-color var(--t-base);
}
@media (hover: hover) {
  .category-card:hover .category-card__icon {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.1);
    background: rgba(99,102,241,0.14);
    border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.24);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION — SMOOTHER ENTER ANIMATION
   ========================================================= */
.faq-accordion__answer {
  animation: faqFadeSlide 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
@keyframes faqFadeSlide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BEST-LIST RANK — MEDAL VARIANTS + DARK GLOW
   ========================================================= */
.best-list-item__rank--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #fcd34d);
}
.best-list-item__rank--silver {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6b7280, #9ca3af);
}
.best-list-item__rank--bronze {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #92400e, #d97706);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .best-list-item__rank {
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(99,102,241,0.5), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* =========================================================
   COMPARISON VS BADGE — PULSE ANIMATION
   ========================================================= */
@media (hover: hover) {
  .comparison-vs {
    animation: vsPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes vsPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(99,102,241,0); }
    50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(99,102,241,0.1); }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .comparison-vs { animation: none; }
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   PRICING ROW — FEATURED HIGHLIGHT
   ========================================================= */
.pricing-row--highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.05), rgba(34,211,238,0.03));
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-brand);
  padding-left: calc(var(--space-6) - 3px);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .pricing-row--highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.09), rgba(34,211,238,0.05));
}

/* =========================================================
   SKELETON LOADING STATES
   ========================================================= */
.skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--color-surface-2) 25%,
    var(--color-surface-3) 37%,
    var(--color-surface-2) 63%
  );
  background-size: 400% 100%;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.5s ease infinite;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: transparent;
}
.skeleton * { visibility: hidden; }
@keyframes skeletonShimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .skeleton {
    animation: none;
    background: var(--color-surface-2);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   QUICK ANSWER BOX
   ========================================================= */
.quick-answer {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-bright);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.quick-answer__label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--color-brand);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.quick-answer p { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.9375rem; }
[data-theme="dark"] .quick-answer {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.18);
  border-left-color: var(--color-brand-light);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .quick-answer__label { color: var(--color-brand-light); }

/* =========================================================
   KEY FACTS SUMMARY LIST
   ========================================================= */
.key-facts-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-8);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .key-facts-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.key-facts-list li {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-2);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.key-facts-list li strong { color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 600; }

/* =========================================================
   QUICK PICKS TABLE
   ========================================================= */
.quick-picks-table {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.quick-picks-table table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  min-width: 480px;
}
.quick-picks-table thead { background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.quick-picks-table th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.quick-picks-table td {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-text-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.quick-picks-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.quick-picks-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--color-surface-2); }
.quick-picks-table td strong { color: var(--color-text); }
[data-theme="dark"] .quick-picks-table { border-color: var(--color-border); }
[data-theme="dark"] .quick-picks-table th { border-color: var(--color-border); }
[data-theme="dark"] .quick-picks-table td { border-color: var(--color-border); }

/* =========================================================
   FLOATING CTA — SUBTLE PULSE (dark mode)
   ========================================================= */
[data-theme="dark"] .floating-cta {
  animation: ctaGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ctaGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.25), 0 0 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.1); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-theme="dark"] .floating-cta { animation: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   AFFILIATE PROMO SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.affiliate-promo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-8);
  margin-block: var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Animated background glow blob */
.affiliate-promo__glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: promoGlow 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes promoGlow {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.55; }
  33%       { transform: scale(1.12) translate(2%, -3%);  opacity: 0.65; }
  66%       { transform: scale(0.95) translate(-2%, 2%);  opacity: 0.5; }
}

.affiliate-promo__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Eyebrow chip */
.affiliate-promo__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid;
}

/* Headline */
.affiliate-promo__headline {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 4.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Sub-copy */
.affiliate-promo__sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* CTA button */
.affiliate-promo__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.2s ease,
    filter 0.2s ease;
  animation: promoPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
}
.affiliate-promo__cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.affiliate-promo__cta-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
@media (hover: hover) {
  .affiliate-promo__cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    filter: brightness(1.08);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .affiliate-promo__cta:hover .affiliate-promo__cta-arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
  }
}
.affiliate-promo__cta:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
  filter: brightness(0.96);
}
.affiliate-promo__cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
@keyframes promoPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: var(--promo-pulse-shadow-base); }
  50%       { box-shadow: var(--promo-pulse-shadow-peak); }
}

/* Disclosure */
.affiliate-promo__disclosure {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.55;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   THEME: gradient-purple (default)
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.affiliate-promo--gradient-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #312e81 40%, #4c1d95 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(139,92,246,0.15), 0 24px 60px rgba(76,29,149,0.4), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, rgba(139,92,246,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__eyebrow {
  color: #c4b5fd;
  background: rgba(139,92,246,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(139,92,246,0.35);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__headline {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e9d5ff 60%, #c4b5fd 100%);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__sub {
  color: rgba(221,214,254,0.85);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(167,139,250,0.4);
  --promo-pulse-shadow-base: 0 4px 20px rgba(109,40,217,0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(167,139,250,0);
  --promo-pulse-shadow-peak:  0 8px 32px rgba(109,40,217,0.6), 0 0 0 8px rgba(167,139,250,0.08);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__disclosure {
  color: #ddd6fe;
}

[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f5f3ff 0%, #ede9fe 50%, #e9d5ff 100%);
  border-color: rgba(139,92,246,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(139,92,246,0.1), 0 16px 48px rgba(109,40,217,0.12);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, rgba(139,92,246,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__eyebrow {
  color: #6d28d9;
  background: rgba(109,40,217,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(109,40,217,0.2);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__headline {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #4c1d95 50%, #6d28d9 100%);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__sub {
  color: #4c1d95;
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-purple .affiliate-promo__disclosure {
  color: #6d28d9;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   THEME: gradient-blue
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.affiliate-promo--gradient-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0c1445 0%, #1e3a8a 40%, #1d4ed8 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(59,130,246,0.15), 0 24px 60px rgba(29,78,216,0.4), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, rgba(59,130,246,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__eyebrow {
  color: #93c5fd;
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.35);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__headline {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #bfdbfe 60%, #93c5fd 100%);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__sub {
  color: rgba(191,219,254,0.85);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(147,197,253,0.4);
  --promo-pulse-shadow-base: 0 4px 20px rgba(29,78,216,0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(147,197,253,0);
  --promo-pulse-shadow-peak:  0 8px 32px rgba(29,78,216,0.6), 0 0 0 8px rgba(147,197,253,0.08);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__disclosure {
  color: #bfdbfe;
}

[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #eff6ff 0%, #dbeafe 50%, #bfdbfe 100%);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(37,99,235,0.1), 0 16px 48px rgba(29,78,216,0.12);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, rgba(59,130,246,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__eyebrow {
  color: #1d4ed8;
  background: rgba(29,78,216,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(29,78,216,0.2);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__headline {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1445 0%, #1e3a8a 50%, #2563eb 100%);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__sub {
  color: #1e3a8a;
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-blue .affiliate-promo__disclosure {
  color: #1d4ed8;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   THEME: gradient-teal
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.affiliate-promo--gradient-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #042f2e 0%, #065f46 40%, #047857 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(16,185,129,0.15), 0 24px 60px rgba(4,120,87,0.4), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, rgba(16,185,129,0.5) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__eyebrow {
  color: #6ee7b7;
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,0.35);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__headline {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #a7f3d0 60%, #6ee7b7 100%);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__sub {
  color: rgba(167,243,208,0.85);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(110,231,183,0.4);
  --promo-pulse-shadow-base: 0 4px 20px rgba(4,120,87,0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(110,231,183,0);
  --promo-pulse-shadow-peak:  0 8px 32px rgba(4,120,87,0.6), 0 0 0 8px rgba(110,231,183,0.08);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__disclosure {
  color: #a7f3d0;
}

[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ecfdf5 0%, #d1fae5 50%, #a7f3d0 100%);
  border-color: rgba(5,150,105,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(5,150,105,0.1), 0 16px 48px rgba(4,120,87,0.12);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, rgba(16,185,129,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__eyebrow {
  color: #047857;
  background: rgba(4,120,87,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(4,120,87,0.2);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__headline {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #042f2e 0%, #065f46 50%, #059669 100%);
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__sub {
  color: #065f46;
}
[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-teal .affiliate-promo__disclosure {
  color: #047857;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   THEME: gradient-dark
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.affiliate-promo--gradient-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #09090b 0%, #18181b 50%, #27272a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06), 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-dark .affiliate-promo__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, rgba(99,102,241,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-dark .affiliate-promo__eyebrow {
  color: #a1a1aa;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-dark .affiliate-promo__headline {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e4e4e7 60%, #a1a1aa 100%);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-dark .affiliate-promo__sub {
  color: rgba(161,161,170,0.9);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-dark .affiliate-promo__cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f4f5 100%);
  color: #09090b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  --promo-pulse-shadow-base: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0);
  --promo-pulse-shadow-peak:  0 8px 32px rgba(255,255,255,0.18), 0 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-dark .affiliate-promo__cta:hover {
  color: #09090b;
}
.affiliate-promo--gradient-dark .affiliate-promo__disclosure {
  color: #71717a;
}

[data-theme="light"] .affiliate-promo--gradient-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #18181b 0%, #27272a 50%, #3f3f46 100%);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   MOBILE
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .affiliate-promo {
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    margin-inline: calc(-1 * var(--space-4));
  }
  .affiliate-promo__headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 6vw, 1.75rem);
  }
  .affiliate-promo__cta {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   REDUCED MOTION
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .affiliate-promo__glow { animation: none; }
  .affiliate-promo__cta  { animation: none; }
  .affiliate-promo__cta-arrow { transition: none; }
}