/* Filter Scout — deep teal / navy + clean white */
:root {
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --ink: #0B1F2A;
  --accent: #0B4F6C;
  --accent-2: #1B6CA8;
  --accent-hover: #083D54;
  --soft: #E8F3F8;
  --muted: #5A6A75;
  --border: #D5E4EC;
  --ok: #2F6B4F;
  --warn: #8A5A2B;
  --card: #FFFFFF;
  --footer: #0B1F2A;
  --radius: 14px;
  --shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(11, 31, 42, 0.07);
  --max: 1080px;
  --font: "Source Sans 3", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --heading: "Outfit", "Source Sans 3", "Segoe UI", system-ui, sans-serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--accent-2); text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.55rem); margin: 0 0 0.75rem; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.85rem); margin: 2.25rem 0 0.85rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }
ul, ol { margin: 0 0 1.1rem; padding-left: 1.25rem; }
li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.container { width: min(100% - 2rem, var(--max)); margin-inline: auto; }
.lede { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 42rem; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.small { font-size: 0.92rem; }
.tiny { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: -100px; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

/* Header */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; padding: 0.75rem 0;
}
.logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: calc(100% - 5.5rem);
}
.logo:hover { color: var(--accent-2); }
.logo-mark {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.logo-text span { font-weight: 600; }
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .logo-mark { height: 60px; width: auto; }
  .logo-text { font-size: 1.7rem; }
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none; background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem; font: inherit;
  color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer;
}
.site-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.15rem 1.05rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.site-nav a {
  color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.94rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.site-nav a:hover, .site-nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--accent); }

/* Hero */
.hero {
  padding: 2.75rem 0 2.25rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 90% 0%, rgba(11, 79, 108, 0.08), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 8% 30%, rgba(27, 108, 168, 0.06), transparent 50%),
    var(--bg);
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1.35rem; }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 0.98rem; text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s, transform .1s;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-hover); color: #fff; }
.btn-secondary {
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.cta-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.45rem; }

/* Sticky CTA */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 40;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96); border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem; display: none;
  box-shadow: 0 -6px 24px rgba(11,31,42,0.08);
}
.sticky-cta.is-visible { display: block; }
.sticky-cta-inner {
  width: min(100%, var(--max)); margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.sticky-cta p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* Cards / grids */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 1.15rem; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.25rem 1.3rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.card h3 { margin-top: 0; }
.card-top {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.badge {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--soft); color: var(--accent); white-space: nowrap;
}
.badge-muted { background: #F0F4F6; color: var(--muted); }
.pick-number {
  width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Sections */
.section { padding: 2.25rem 0; }
.section-soft { background: var(--soft); }
.section-divider { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.criteria-grid .card { height: 100%; }

/* Tables */
.table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto; margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--card);
}
table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95rem; min-width: 560px; }
th, td {
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem; text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); vertical-align: top;
}
th { background: var(--soft); font-weight: 650; font-size: 0.88rem; }
tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

/* Callouts */
.callout {
  background: var(--soft); border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem; margin: 1.25rem 0;
}
.callout-warn {
  background: #FBF3E8; border-left-color: var(--warn);
}
.pros-cons {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin: 1rem 0;
}
.pros, .cons {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
}
.pros h4 { color: var(--ok); margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cons h4 { color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Verdict */
.verdict {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--soft), #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem; margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.verdict h3 { margin-top: 0; color: var(--accent); }

/* FAQ */
.faq details {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 0.85rem 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.faq summary { cursor: pointer; font-weight: 650; list-style: none; }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::before {
  content: "+"; display: inline-block; width: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700;
}
.faq details[open] summary::before { content: "–"; }
.faq details p { margin: 0.65rem 0 0.15rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* Path cards */
.path-list a.card {
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  transition: border-color .15s, transform .1s; display: block;
}
.path-list a.card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.path-list a.card h3 { color: var(--accent); }

/* Spec list */
.spec-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.spec-list li {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.spec-list li span:first-child { color: var(--muted); }
.spec-list li span:last-child { font-weight: 600; text-align: right; }

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  margin-top: 3rem; padding: 2.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  background: var(--footer); color: #B8C8D0;
}
.site-footer a { color: #FFFFFF; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #8EC5E0; }
.footer-brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  text-decoration: none; color: #E8F1F6; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-brand:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-mark { height: 36px; width: auto; display: block; flex-shrink: 0; filter: brightness(1.15); }
.footer-brand-text {
  font-family: var(--heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em; white-space: nowrap;
}
.footer-logo { max-height: 52px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.82rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #8AA0AE; margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding-top: 1.15rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #8AA0AE;
}
.disclosure-line { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

/* Article */
.article { padding: 2rem 0 1rem; }
.article-meta { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.breadcrumb { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Forms */
.form-stack label { display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.form-stack input, .form-stack textarea, .form-stack select {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; font: inherit; color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
}
.form-stack input:focus, .form-stack textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11,79,108,0.15);
}
.form-note {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.25rem;
}
.honeypot { position: absolute; left: -9999px; opacity: 0; height: 0; overflow: hidden; }

/* Utility */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .pros-cons, .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .site-nav {
    display: none; width: 100%; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start; padding: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem; gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .site-nav.is-open { display: flex; }
  .header-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .sticky-cta.is-visible { display: block; }
  body.has-sticky-cta { padding-bottom: 4.5rem; }
}
@media (min-width: 821px) {
  .sticky-cta { display: none !important; }
}

/* Hero split layout */
.hero-split {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 821px) {
  .hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
}
.hero-copy .lede { max-width: 36rem; }
.hero-media {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--soft);
}
.hero-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Page / segment banner */
.page-banner {
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  max-height: 280px;
  background: var(--soft);
}
.page-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .page-banner { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; max-height: 200px; }
}

/* Card media (product / path thumbnails) */
.card-media {
  margin: -1.25rem -1.3rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.card-media-square { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; max-height: 220px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.card.has-media { padding-top: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.card.has-media .card-media { margin-top: 0; }

/* Path cards with image on top */
.path-list a.card.has-media {
  padding: 0 0 1.15rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.path-list a.card.has-media .card-media {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
}
.path-list a.card.has-media .path-body {
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}
.path-list a.card.has-media .path-body .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.path-list a.card.has-media h3 { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }

/* Compact criteria / scout cards */
.criteria-grid .card p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.45; }
.criteria-grid.compact .card { padding: 1rem 1.1rem; }
.criteria-grid.compact h3 { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* Featured pick card with side image on wide screens */
.pick-card.has-media .card-media {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
@media (min-width: 821px) {
  .pick-card.has-media {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .pick-card.has-media .card-media {
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    min-height: 100%;
  }
  .pick-card.has-media .pick-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.3rem;
  }
}
.pick-card .pick-body h3 { margin-top: 0; }

/* Trust line (replaces 4-col how-we-scout on home) */
.trust-line {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.trust-line a { font-weight: 650; }

/* Path cards: tighter 1-line blurbs */
.path-list a.card.has-media .path-body p.muted {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.path-list a.card.has-media .card-media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

/* Featured pick: bullets not essay */
.pick-card .bullet-list {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
}
.pick-card .bullet-list li { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; font-size: 0.98rem; }
