/* ==========================================================================
   BeautifulD Inclusion Portal - Master Dark Mode & Corporate Matte Gold Stylesheet
   Theme: High-Contrast Dark Mode (#121212) with Matte Corporate Gold (#D4AF37)
   100% Mobile Responsive across Smartphones, Tablets, and Desktops
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --bg-base: #121212;
    --bg-surface: #161616;
    --bg-card: #1C1C1C;
    --bg-card-hover: #232323;
    --bg-alt: #181818;
    
    --gold-primary: #D4AF37;
    --gold-dark: #AA8B2C;
    --gold-light: #F3E5AB;
    --gold-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    --gold-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);

    --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --text-body: #E2E8F0;
    --text-muted: #94A3B8;
    
    --border-color: #2C2C2C;
    --border-light: #383838;
    
    --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    --shadow-elevated: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    
    --font-sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* User-Requested Typography Specifications */
p, li {
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.015em;
}

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

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-base);
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    word-wrap: break-word;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. STICKY TOP HEADER & RESPONSIVE NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 14px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.brand-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-primary) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #121212;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-titles {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-tagline {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 26px;
    list-style: none;
}

.main-nav a {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a:focus,
.main-nav a.active {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.btn-header-login {
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    color: #121212;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-header-login:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #121212;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle Button */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: #1C1C1C;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background-color: var(--gold-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active {
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
    background: #242424;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO SECTION & VALUE PROPOSITION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    padding: 60px 0 50px 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14) 0%, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0) 70%), var(--bg-base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-headline {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(26px, 5.5vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-subheadline {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: clamp(15px, 2.5vw, 18px);
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-buttons-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* 16:9 Video Demonstration Frame */
.video-demonstration-frame {
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
    background-color: #0d0d0d;
    box-shadow: 0px 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), var(--gold-glow);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 860px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 30px auto 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.video-poster-box {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.4) 0%, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.95) 100%), #141414;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.play-circle {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-primary) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.play-circle svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    fill: #121212;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.video-poster-box:hover .play-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.video-box-title {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(16px, 3vw, 20px);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.video-box-subtitle {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. STRATEGIC 75/25 LAYOUT (PRICING + AFFILIATE SIDEBAR)
   ========================================================================= */
.main-layout-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 36px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.main-75-col {
    flex: 0 0 75%;
    max-width: 75%;
    min-width: 0;
}

.sidebar-25-col {
    flex: 0 0 25%;
    max-width: 25%;
    min-width: 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 85px;
}

/* 3-Column Pricing Grid */
.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.tier-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 32px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tier-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.tier-card.featured {
    background: #1F1F1F;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25), var(--shadow-elevated);
    transform: scale(1.02);
    z-index: 2;
}

.tier-card.featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-5px);
}

.tier-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: -13px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-primary) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
    color: #121212;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.tier-top {
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.tier-title {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tier-audience {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    min-height: 34px;
}

.tier-price-row {
    margin-top: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.tier-amount {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}

.tier-freq {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.tier-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.tier-features li {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-body);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-left: 22px;
    position: relative;
}

.tier-features li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.tier-action-wrap {
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* User-Requested CTA Matte Gold Button */
.cta-gold-button {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-primary) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%) !important;
    color: #121212 !important;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.cta-gold-button:hover,
.cta-gold-button:focus {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #121212 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cta-outline-button {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.cta-outline-button:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
    color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Strategic Sticky Affiliate Sidebar with Picture Support */
.affiliate-sidebar-widget {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.affiliate-sidebar-heading {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.partner-card {
    background: #141414;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.partner-card:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.partner-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
    background: #181818;
}

.partner-img-frame {
    width: 100%;
    height: 110px;
    background: #101010;
    border: 1px solid #282828;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.partner-img-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-card:hover .partner-img-frame img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.partner-thumb-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 60px;
    background: #101010;
    border: 1px solid #242424;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.partner-card-title {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.partner-card-summary {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.partner-cta-link {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.partner-cta-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. FREE PUBLIC ASSETS SECTION ON HOMEPAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.free-assets-section {
    margin: 50px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #181818 0%, #141414 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 34px 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--gold-glow);
}

.free-assets-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.free-badge-tag {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid #10B981;
    color: #6EE7B7;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.free-assets-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.free-asset-card {
    background: #1C1C1C;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.free-asset-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.free-asset-tag {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. MEMBERSHIP TYPES & VAULT SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.section-heading-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 60px 0 35px 0;
}

.section-eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-main-title {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 32px);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vault-hubs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.vault-category-box {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 26px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.vault-category-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.vault-category-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.category-icon-badge {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.category-name {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.vault-item-row {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #282828;
}

.vault-item-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.item-row-title {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.item-row-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. TIER DEEP-DIVES
   ========================================================================== */
.deepdive-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.deepdive-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.deepdive-role-tag {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.deepdive-card-title {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.deepdive-card-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. FAQ ACCORDION (Full Expansion Without Truncation)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-wrap {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.faq-row {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-row:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
}

.faq-row.active {
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.faq-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 18px 20px;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-trigger:hover {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.faq-plus-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-row.active .faq-plus-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    color: #121212;
}

.faq-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
    background: #141414;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.faq-row.active .faq-body {
    max-height: 1200px;
    padding: 16px 20px 22px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #282828;
}

.faq-body p {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. VISITOR REQUEST & BROADCAST FORM SECTION (Executive Pro Redesign)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-request-section {
    margin: 60px 0 50px 0;
}

.contact-card-box {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1A1A1A 0%, #131313 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 44px 38px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), var(--gold-glow);
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-header-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-main-heading {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 32px);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-top: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.contact-subheading {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-alert {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-alert-success {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid #10B981;
    color: #6EE7B7;
}

.contact-alert-danger {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid #EF4444;
    color: #FCA5A5;
}

.contact-form-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.contact-group label {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.contact-input {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: block !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    background-color: #0E0E0E !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #2F2F2F !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 13px 16px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    outline: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    font-family: inherit !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.contact-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    background-color: #121212 !important;
}

select.contact-input {
    cursor: pointer;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%23D4AF37'%3e%3cpath d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e") !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    background-position: right 14px center !important;
    background-size: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 40px !important;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}

select.contact-input option {
    background: #181818;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 10px;
}

textarea.contact-input {
    min-height: 130px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.contact-checkbox-row {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 4px 0 8px 0;
}

.contact-checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
    accent-color: var(--gold-primary);
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-submit-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-primary) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%) !important;
    color: #121212 !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 15px 30px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    border: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

.contact-submit-btn:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #121212 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. ARTICLES & AUDITS LAYOUT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.article-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), var(--gold-glow);
}

.article-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    background: #141414;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.article-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.article-card:hover .article-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.article-card-body {
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.article-title {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.article-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.article-title a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.article-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-footer-row {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid #282828;
    padding-top: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. TRUST SIGNALS & FOOTER DISCLOSURE
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-signals-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.trust-icon {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 17px;
}

.footer-disclosure-panel {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-primary);
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.disclosure-header {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.disclosure-copy {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. FOOTER SOCIAL LINKS & LEGAL NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-bottom-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 36px 0 28px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    background: #0E0E0E;
}

.footer-social-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #181818;
    border: 1px solid #2C2C2C;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.social-btn svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    fill: currentColor;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
    color: #121212;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.social-btn:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-legal-links span {
    color: #333;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. COOKIE CONSENT BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.cookie-consent-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1.5px solid var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), var(--gold-glow);
    padding: 16px 0;
    transform: translateY(120%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cookie-consent-banner.show {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-banner-inner {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-text-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 820px;
}

.cookie-icon {
    font-size: 26px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-btn-wrap {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. MOBILE & RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Medium Devices (Tablets, Laptops < 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .main-layout-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .main-75-col,
    .sidebar-25-col {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .sidebar-25-col {
        position: static;
    }
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .tier-card.featured {
        transform: none;
    }
    .tier-card.featured:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
    .vault-hubs-grid,
    .deepdive-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    }
}

/* Small Devices (Smartphones < 820px) */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    /* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .main-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: #161616;
        border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gold-border);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 12px 20px 20px 20px;
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .main-nav.mobile-active {
        display: flex;
        animation: mobileNavFadeIn 0.25s ease forwards;
    }

    @keyframes mobileNavFadeIn {
        from {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(-10px);
        }
        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }

    .main-nav li {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #242424;
    }

    .main-nav li:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .main-nav a {
        display: block;
        padding: 12px 6px;
        font-size: 15.5px;
    }

    .header-actions {
        margin-left: auto;
    }

    .btn-header-login {
        padding: 7px 12px;
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }

    /* Hero adjustments */
    .hero-section {
        padding: 40px 0 35px 0;
    }

    .hero-buttons-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .hero-buttons-row a,
    .hero-buttons-row button {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* Pricing & Grids */
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .vault-hubs-grid,
    .deepdive-grid,
    .articles-grid,
    .free-assets-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .trust-signals-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    /* Contact Card Responsive */
    .contact-card-box {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }

    .contact-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    /* Cookie Banner Mobile */
    .cookie-banner-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .cookie-text-box {
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .cookie-btn-wrap {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .cookie-btn-wrap button {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* Legal Cards */
    .legal-card {
        padding: 24px 18px !important;
    }
}

/* Extra Small Devices (< 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .brand-name {
        font-size: 17px;
    }
    .brand-icon {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 10.5px;
        padding: 5px 12px;
    }
    .tier-card {
        padding: 26px 18px;
    }
}