/* ==========================================================================
   EXPATSCORE.DE — PREMIUM FINTECH DESIGN SYSTEM v4.0
   Aesthetic: Deep Obsidian × Gold × Emerald — Luxury Fintech
   Fonts: Playfair Display (headings) + Outfit (body) + JetBrains Mono (data)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 0. FONT IMPORTS --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* --- 1. DESIGN TOKENS --- */
:root {
  /* Core Palette */
  --bg-primary:     #0a0e17;
  --bg-secondary:   #111827;
  --bg-card:        #1a2035;
  --bg-card-hover:  #1f2741;
  --bg-glass:       rgba(26, 32, 53, 0.55);
  --bg-overlay:     rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.92);

  /* Gold System */
  --gold:           #D4AF37;
  --gold-light:     #F0D875;
  --gold-dim:       #8a6e2e;
  --gold-glow:      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  --gold-border:    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);

  /* Emerald System */
  --emerald:        #50C878;
  --emerald-light:  #7DDFAA;
  --emerald-dim:    #2E8B57;
  --emerald-glow:   rgba(80, 200, 120, 0.08);
  --emerald-border: rgba(80, 200, 120, 0.18);

  /* Text */
  --text-primary:   #F0F2F5;
  --text-secondary: #9CA3AF;
  --text-muted:     #6B7280;

  /* Borders */
  --border:         rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  --border-subtle:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  /* Semantic */
  --color-red:      #EF4444;
  --color-blue:     #60A5FA;
  --color-amber:    #FBBF24;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display:   'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:      'Outfit', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:      'JetBrains Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 1.5rem;
  --space-lg: 2.5rem;
  --space-xl: 4rem;
  --space-2xl: 6rem;

  /* Layout */
  --max-content: 780px;
  --max-wide: 1100px;
  --header-h: 72px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  --shadow-emerald: 0 0 40px rgba(80,200,120,0.06);
}

/* --- 2. RESET & BASE --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 400;
  padding-top: var(--header-h);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Dark theme class (optional, but keeps HTML consistent) */
body.dark-theme {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-secondary); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold-dim); border-radius: 3px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--gold); }

a { color: var(--emerald); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
.inner { max-width: var(--max-wide); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-md); }

/* --- 3. PROGRESS BAR --- */
.progress-bar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 9999;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--emerald), var(--gold));
  width: 0; transition: width 0.15s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
}

/* --- 4. GLOBAL HEADER --- */
.global-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--header-h);
  background: rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.2);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.global-header.sticky {
  background: rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.logo a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.logo a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-glow);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 1.3rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;
}

/* --- 5. WERBUNG & URGENCY --- */
.werbung-bar {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.6rem var(--space-md);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.werbung-bar strong { color: var(--gold); }
.werbung-bar a { color: var(--emerald); font-weight: 600; }

.urgency-strip {
  background: rgba(80,200,120,0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emerald-border);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.55rem var(--space-md);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.urgency-strip strong { color: var(--emerald); }

/* --- 6. HERO --- */
.hero, .hero-article {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero.hero-home {
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 55% at 25% 45%, rgba(80,200,120,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 70% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 60% at 50% 85%, rgba(96,165,250,0.025) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0e17 0%, #080c14 100%);
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}
.hero.hero-home::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 65% at 50% 50%, black 25%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 65% at 50% 50%, black 25%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero.hero-home::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 140px; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-primary), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Animated orbs */
.hero-orb { position: absolute !important; pointer-events: none; border-radius: 50%; }
.hero-orb-1 {
  top: 8%; left: 5%; width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(80,200,120,0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  animation: orbFloat1 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb-2 {
  top: 15%; right: 5%; width: 420px; height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  filter: blur(55px);
  animation: orbFloat2 24s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes orbFloat1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(25px, -18px) scale(1.04); }
  66% { transform: translate(-15px, 12px) scale(0.96); }
}
@keyframes orbFloat2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(1.06); }
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}
@keyframes cardIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.98); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); } }
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.05); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(212,175,55,0.1); }
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-wide);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--gold-glow);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, #fff 30%, var(--gold) 60%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: shimmer 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Hero CTAs */
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}
.cta-btn, .hero-cta-primary {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}
.hero-cta-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald) 0%, var(--emerald-dim) 100%);
  color: #080c14;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,200,120,0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 10px rgba(80,200,120,0.25),
    0 0 24px rgba(80,200,120,0.1),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.hero-cta-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 20px rgba(80,200,120,0.35),
    0 0 40px rgba(80,200,120,0.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #080c14;
}

.cta-gold {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.cta-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-glow);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.cta-teal, .cta-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald), var(--emerald-dim));
  color: #080c14;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(80,200,120,0.2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.cta-teal:hover, .cta-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #080c14;
}

/* Hero Stats (original) */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: pulseGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-stat {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.15rem 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
}
.hero-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}
.hero-stat-divider { display: none; }

/* Premium Stats Grid (new) – Dashboard Cards */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--emerald);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Responsive: Stats Grid */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .stat-value {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --- 7. TRUST STRIP --- */
.trust-strip {
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.8rem var(--space-md);
}
.trust-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: var(--max-wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.trust-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
}
.trust-dot-teal { background: var(--emerald); box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(80,200,120,0.4); }
.trust-dot-gold { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,0.4); }

/* --- 8. SIMULATOR SECTION --- */
.sim-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-md);
}
.sim-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 40% at 30% 50%, rgba(80,200,120,0.03) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 45% at 70% 40%, rgba(212,175,55,0.025) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sim-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(80,200,120,0.01) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(80,200,120,0.01) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 55% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 55% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sim-section .inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.section-sub, .section-sub-line {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Simulator wrapper — glassmorphism */
.sim-embed-wrap {
  max-width: 820px;                /* increased for better desktop presence */
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    0 0 60px rgba(212,175,55,0.03),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.sim-embed-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.15), rgba(80,200,120,0.15), transparent);
}

/* Step tracker */
.sim-progress-header { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.step-tracker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.step-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.step-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}
.step-dot.done {
  background: var(--emerald);
  border-color: var(--emerald);
}
.step-connector {
  width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.step-connector.done { background: var(--emerald); }

.step-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sim-progress-track {
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sim-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--emerald), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
}

/* Question card */
.sim-card {
  background: rgba(17,24,39,0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  animation: cardIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.sim-card.leaving {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-20px);
  transition: all 0.28s;
}

.sim-q-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.sim-question {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.sim-q-hint {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Options */
.sim-options { display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; }
.sim-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(10,14,23,0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.sim-option:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.03);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.sim-option.selected {
  border-color: rgba(80,200,120,0.35);
  background: rgba(80,200,120,0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(80,200,120,0.06);
}
.opt-radio {
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.sim-option.selected .opt-radio {
  border-color: var(--emerald);
  background: var(--emerald);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px var(--bg-primary);
}
.opt-content { flex: 1; }
.opt-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.opt-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.opt-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: center;
}
.badge-best { background: rgba(80,200,120,0.1); color: var(--emerald); border: 1px solid var(--emerald-border); }
.badge-neutral { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--gold-border); }
.badge-risk { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.1); color: var(--color-red); border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.2); }

/* Nav buttons */
.sim-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.sim-back-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.sim-back-btn:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold-border); }

.sim-next-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.sim-next-btn.enabled {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald), var(--emerald-dim));
  color: #080c14;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(80,200,120,0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.sim-next-btn.enabled:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Trust mini */
.trust-mini {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-mini-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.trust-mini-dot {
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(80,200,120,0.4);
}

/* --- CALCULATING SCREEN --- */
.sim-calculating {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}
.calc-spinner {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  border: 3px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-top-color: var(--emerald);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.calc-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.calc-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.calc-steps { margin-top: 1.5rem; display: grid; gap: 0.35rem; }
.calc-step {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: all 0.4s;
}
.calc-step.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  color: var(--emerald);
}

/* --- RESULT SCREEN --- */
.sim-result { display: none; animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both; }

.result-hero {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Gauge */
.gauge-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 200px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.08));
}
.gauge-score-text {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  text-align: center;
}
.gauge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.gauge-max {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.gauge-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.gauge-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.score-pills {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.score-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Factor bars */
.factors-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.factors-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.factor-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.factor-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  min-width: 140px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.factor-bar-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.factor-bar {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: width 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.factor-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  min-width: 36px;
  text-align: right;
}

/* Bank recommendations */
.banks-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.banks-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.bank-cards { display: grid; gap: 0.75rem; }

.bank-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.bank-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), var(--shadow-gold);
}
.bank-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--emerald-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2), var(--shadow-emerald);
}
.bank-card.featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
}

.bank-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.bank-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.bank-tagline {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.bank-rank-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.rank-1 { background: rgba(80,200,120,0.1); color: var(--emerald); border: 1px solid var(--emerald-border); }
.rank-2 { background: var(--gold-glow); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--gold-border); }
.rank-3 { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); color: var(--text-muted); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }

.bank-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.bank-feat {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.feat-check { color: var(--emerald); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; }

.bank-why-box {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.bank-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.bank-cta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.bank-cta:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.bank-cta.teal-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald), var(--emerald-dim));
  color: #080c14;
  border-color: rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
}
.bank-cta.teal-cta:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(80,200,120,0.25);
  color: #080c14;
}

/* Next steps */
.next-steps-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.next-steps-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.next-step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.step-num-circle {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gold-glow);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.next-step-text {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.next-step-text strong { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* Restart & disclaimer */
.restart-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.restart-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.sim-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}
.sim-disclaimer a { color: var(--emerald); font-weight: 500; }

/* --- 9. SECTIONS & CARDS --- */
.section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-md);
  max-width: var(--max-wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), transparent);
}
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), var(--shadow-gold);
}

.card-featured {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  border-color: var(--emerald-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-emerald);
}
.card-featured::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(80,200,120,0.1), transparent);
}
.card-featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 0 40px rgba(80,200,120,0.06);
}
.card-featured-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.card-featured-text { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
.card-featured-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.card-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.card-badge-banking { background: rgba(96,165,250,0.08); color: var(--color-blue); border: 1px solid rgba(96,165,250,0.15); }
.card-badge-schufa { background: var(--gold-glow); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--gold-border); }
.card-badge-versicherung { background: var(--emerald-glow); color: var(--emerald); border: 1px solid var(--emerald-border); }
.card-badge-legal { background: rgba(251,191,36,0.08); color: var(--color-amber); border: 1px solid rgba(251,191,36,0.15); }
.card-badge-teal { background: var(--emerald-glow); color: var(--emerald); border: 1px solid var(--emerald-border); }

.card h2 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.card h2 a { color: var(--text-primary); }
.card h2 a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.card-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.card .cta-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--emerald);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--emerald-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: transparent;
}
.card .cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--emerald-glow);
  border-color: rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
}

/* --- 9b. BLOCKED ACCOUNT CALCULATOR --- */

/* Section wrapper — re-uses .section padding from §9 */
.blocked-calc-section {
  position: relative;
}
.blocked-calc-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 20% 60%, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 50% at 80% 30%, rgba(80,200,120,0.025) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blocked-calc-section .section-header,
.blocked-calc-section .blocked-calc-card,
.blocked-calc-section .blocked-summary,
.blocked-calc-section .blocked-result { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── Form card ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blocked-calc-card {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    0 0 60px rgba(212,175,55,0.03),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blocked-calc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.2), rgba(80,200,120,0.15), transparent);
}

/* Two-column inputs grid */
.blocked-inputs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Individual input row */
.calc-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.calc-row label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Input wrapper — holds prefix/suffix alongside the input */
.calc-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.calc-input-prefix,
.calc-input-unit {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.calc-input-prefix { left: 0.9rem; }
.calc-input-unit   { right: 0.9rem; }

/* The inputs themselves */
.calc-row input[type="number"] {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 23, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 2.5rem 0.75rem 0.9rem; /* room for unit on right */
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  -moz-appearance: textfield; /* hide spinners Firefox */
}
/* Input with prefix — shift text right */
.calc-input-wrap:has(.calc-input-prefix) input[type="number"] {
  padding-left: 2rem;
}
.calc-row input[type="number"]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,
.calc-row input[type="number"]::-webkit-outer-spin-button { -webkit-appearance: none; }
.calc-row input[type="number"]:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.08), 0 0 16px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
}
/* Shift prefix/unit color when sibling input is focused */
.calc-row input[type="number"]:focus ~ .calc-input-unit,
.calc-input-wrap:focus-within .calc-input-prefix,
.calc-input-wrap:focus-within .calc-input-unit { color: var(--gold); }

/* Calculate button */
#blocked-calc-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dim) 100%);
  color: #080c14;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  touch-action: manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
#blocked-calc-btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
#blocked-calc-btn .btn-arrow {
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
#blocked-calc-btn:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ── Summary bar (shown after calculation) ─────────────────────────────────── */
.blocked-summary {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  min-height: 0; /* collapses when empty */
}
.blocked-summary:not(:empty) {
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* ── Results grid ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blocked-result {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Provider card */
.blocked-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blocked-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.1), transparent);
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.blocked-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* Featured / cheapest card */
.blocked-card-best {
  border-color: var(--emerald-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2), var(--shadow-emerald);
}
.blocked-card-best::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(80,200,120,0.12), transparent);
}
.blocked-card-best:hover {
  border-color: rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 40px rgba(80,200,120,0.08);
}

/* "Günstigste Option" badge */
.blocked-best-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--emerald-glow);
  color: var(--emerald);
  border: 1px solid var(--emerald-border);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Provider name — color injected inline by JS */
.blocked-provider-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ── Cost breakdown ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blocked-breakdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
}
.blocked-line {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.blocked-line span:last-child {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Interest row — highlight in emerald */
.blocked-line-interest {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.blocked-line-interest span:last-child {
  color: var(--emerald);
}

/* Total row — gold, prominent */
.blocked-total {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.blocked-total span:first-child strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.blocked-total span:last-child strong {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── Feature list ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blocked-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.blocked-features li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
/* The ✓ that JS injects becomes the first text-node — wrap it visually */
.blocked-features li::before {
  content: none; /* JS already injects ✓ as text */
}
/* Style the leading ✓ character */
.blocked-features li {
  /* Split colour of the first character via a workaround: use a span trick
     Since JS injects "✓ text" as a single string, we use first-letter on a
     wrapper — but only on the li directly. */
}
/* Target the injected ✓ symbol — it's the first character of each li */
.blocked-features li::first-letter {
  color: var(--emerald);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* CTA button inside result card — builds on global .cta-btn + .cta-teal */
.blocked-card .cta-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto; /* push to bottom of flex card */
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  touch-action: manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  /* Default (non-best) style */
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
}
.blocked-card .cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-glow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--gold);
}
/* Best card CTA — emerald gradient */
.blocked-card .cta-btn.cta-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald), var(--emerald-dim));
  color: #080c14;
  border-color: rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(80,200,120,0.2);
}
.blocked-card .cta-btn.cta-teal:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
  color: #080c14;
}

/* ── Responsive ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .blocked-inputs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .blocked-calc-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .blocked-result { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blocked-card { padding: 1.25rem; }
  .blocked-provider-name { font-size: 1.25rem; }
}

/* --- 10. PROVIDER TABLE --- */
.provider-section { max-width: var(--max-wide); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-md) var(--space-2xl); }
.premium-table-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.premium-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.premium-table thead { background: rgba(17,24,39,0.8); }
.premium-table th {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: left;
}
.premium-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.premium-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.02); }
.col-highlight { background: rgba(80,200,120,0.025); }
.pt-check { color: var(--emerald); font-weight: 700; }
.pt-cross { color: var(--color-red); font-weight: 700; }
.pt-val { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.pt-val-best { color: var(--emerald); font-weight: 600; }
.pt-best-pick { background: rgba(80,200,120,0.06); color: var(--emerald); font-weight: 800; }
.pt-later { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.table-footnote {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* --- 11. FAQ --- */
.faq-section { padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-md); }
.faq-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.faq-item:hover, .faq-item.open { border-color: var(--gold-border); }

.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.faq-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.faq-a {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  display: none;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }
.faq-a strong { color: var(--text-primary); }
.faq-a a { color: var(--emerald); }

/* --- 12. FOOTER --- */
.global-footer {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
}
.global-footer .inner { max-width: var(--max-wide); margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-disclaimer strong { color: var(--gold); }

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-legal-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}

.footer-disclosure {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}
.footer-disclosure strong { color: var(--gold); }

.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-copy a { color: var(--emerald); }

/* --- 13. STICKY CTA --- */
#sticky-cta-bar {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(10,14,23,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.85rem var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
#sticky-cta-bar.visible { transform: translateY(0); }

.sticky-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.sticky-text strong { color: var(--text-primary); }
.sticky-cta-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald), var(--emerald-dim));
  color: #080c14;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(80,200,120,0.2);
}
.sticky-cta-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(80,200,120,0.3); color: #080c14; }

/* --- 14. COOKIE SYSTEM --- */
#cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; bottom: 1.5rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(200%);
  z-index: 10000;
  max-width: 480px; width: calc(100% - 2rem);
  background: rgba(17,24,39,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
#cookie-banner.visible { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.cookie-banner-header { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cookie-banner-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.cookie-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.cookie-banner-text { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.cookie-banner-text a { color: var(--emerald); }

.cookie-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cookie-accept {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;           /* increased: was 0.6rem — meets 44px tap target */
  min-height: 44px;                   /* explicit minimum for iOS/Android accessibility */
  border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald), var(--emerald-dim));
  color: #080c14; border: 1px solid rgba(80,200,120,0.3);
  transition: all 0.2s;
  touch-action: manipulation;         /* fix: removes iOS 300ms tap delay */
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  user-select: none;
}
.cookie-accept:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(80,200,120,0.25); }
.cookie-decline {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;           /* increased: was 0.6rem */
  min-height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent; color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  touch-action: manipulation;         /* fix: removes iOS 300ms tap delay */
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  user-select: none;
}
.cookie-decline:hover { border-color: var(--gold-border); color: var(--gold); }
.cookie-settings-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;          /* increased: was 0.6rem */
  min-height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent; color: var(--text-muted);
  border: none;
  touch-action: manipulation;         /* fix: removes iOS 300ms tap delay */
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  user-select: none;
}
.cookie-settings-btn:hover { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* Modal */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10001;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.modal {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  max-width: 440px;
  width: calc(100% - 2rem);
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.modal h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.modal p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  background: none; border: none; color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer;
}
.modal-close:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

.cookie-toggle-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.cookie-toggle-info strong { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-primary); display: block; }
.cookie-toggle-info span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.toggle-switch { position: relative; width: 44px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.toggle-switch input { opacity: 0; width: 0; height: 0; }
.toggle-slider {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.toggle-slider::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  height: 18px; width: 18px; left: 3px; bottom: 3px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
input:checked + .toggle-slider { background: var(--emerald); }
input:checked + .toggle-slider::before { transform: translateX(20px); }
input:disabled + .toggle-slider { opacity: 0.5; cursor: default; }

.cookie-save-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald), var(--emerald-dim));
  color: #080c14; border: none; margin-top: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  user-select: none;
}
.cookie-save-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(80,200,120,0.25); }

/* --- 15. BREADCRUMBS --- */
.breadcrumbs {
  padding: 0.75rem var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumbs .current { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* --- 16. ARTICLE BODY --- */
.content-depth-bar {
  background: rgba(17,24,39,0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.6rem var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
}

.article-body {
  max-width: var(--max-content);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
}
.article-body p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; color: var(--text-primary); }
.article-body strong { color: var(--text-primary); }
.article-body a { color: var(--emerald); }
.article-body a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { color: var(--text-secondary); padding-left: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.article-body li { line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.article-body li::marker { color: var(--gold); }

.back-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.back-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* --- 17. RESPONSIVE --- */
/* Aliases for sim-section classes */
.sim-section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.sim-section-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.sim-section-sub { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.cookie-banner-body { flex: 1; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BREAKPOINT ≤ 768px  (tablet + mobile)
   Covers: nav collapse, hero, cards, cookie banner, simulator deep-audit fixes.
   The former @media (max-width: 600px) block has been absorbed here to eliminate
   conflicting overrides on .sim-option gap and .sim-embed-wrap padding.
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* ── Navigation ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute; top: var(--header-h); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(10,14,23,0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; margin-left: auto; }

  /* ── Hero ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .hero.hero-home { min-height: auto; padding: 3rem var(--space-sm) 3rem; }
  .hero-h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .hero-orb-1, .hero-orb-2 { animation: none; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-stat { flex: 1 1 45%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.06); }

  /* ── Cards & tables ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-featured-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .premium-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
  .article-body { padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-sm); }
  .factor-label { min-width: 100px; font-size: 0.75rem; }

  /* ── Cookie banner ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  #cookie-banner { max-width: 100%; width: calc(100% - 1rem); bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .cookie-btns { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .cookie-accept, .cookie-decline, .cookie-settings-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* ── Simulator — Deep Audit Fixes ───────────────────────────────────────
     Fix ①  Section outer padding:  6rem → 2.5rem  saves ~112px
     Fix ②  Section header gap:     3rem → 1.25rem  saves ~28px
     Fix ③  Step-tracker spacing + connector width
     Fix ④  Question typography + hint spacing
     Fix ⑤  Option rows: padding, gap, opt-sub hidden, badge compact
     Fix ⑥  Nav buttons: 44px min tap target + touch-action
     Fix ⑦  Step connector: 28px → 18px  (saves ~50px total width)
     ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

  /* ① Section padding */
  .sim-section { padding: 2.5rem var(--space-sm); }

  /* ② Section header gap */
  .sim-section .section-header,
  .sim-section-header { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

  /* ③ Step tracker */
  .sim-progress-header { margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
  .step-label { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; font-size: 0.65rem; }
  .step-connector { width: 18px; } /* ⑦ also resolves connector crowding */

  /* Glass wrapper */
  .sim-embed-wrap { padding: 1.25rem; }

  /* ④ Question typography */
  .sim-question { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
  .sim-q-number { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
  .sim-q-hint { font-size: 0.78rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.5; }

  /* ⑤ Option rows */
  .sim-options { gap: 0.35rem; }
  .sim-option {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    touch-action: manipulation;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }
  .opt-content { min-width: 0; word-break: break-word; }
  .opt-label { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .opt-sub { display: none; } /* hidden on mobile — saves ~18px × 4 options = ~72px */
  .opt-badge {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
    margin-left: 0;
    align-self: flex-start;
    width: auto;
  }

  /* ⑥ Nav buttons */
  .sim-nav { margin-top: 0.85rem; }
  .sim-back-btn,
  .sim-next-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    touch-action: manipulation;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }

  /* Trust strip below nav buttons */
  .trust-mini { margin-top: 0.65rem; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .trust-mini-item { font-size: 0.6rem; }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BREAKPOINT ≤ 480px  (small phones: iPhone SE, Galaxy A-series, etc.)
   Fine-tunes the simulator for the narrowest screens.
   opt-sub is restored here (smaller font) so context isn't lost on thin devices.
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Hero */
  .hero-h1 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .hero-stats { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-stat { padding: 0.85rem 0.35rem; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.4rem; }

  /* Simulator */
  .sim-section { padding: 2rem var(--space-xs); }
  .sim-embed-wrap { padding: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
  .sim-card { padding: 1rem 0.85rem; }
  .sim-question { font-size: 1rem; }

  /* Restore opt-sub on very small screens — clamped size so it fits */
  .opt-sub { display: block; font-size: 0.7rem; margin-top: 0.08rem; }
}