/* ==========================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & HSL CSS VARIABLES
   ========================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --color-pink: #e8445a;
    --color-pink-hover: #d03045;
    --color-pink-light: #fdf2f4;
    
    --color-orange: #f5a623;
    --color-orange-hover: #dd9017;
    --color-orange-light: #fefcf0;
    
    --color-green: #52b788;
    --color-green-hover: #409a70;
    --color-green-light: #f1f9f5;
    
    --text-primary: #1a1a2e;
    --text-secondary: #4a4a6a;
    --text-muted: #8c8ca8;
    
    --bg-base: #fafaf8;
    --bg-surface: #ffffff;
    --border-color: #eaeaea;
    --border-color-hover: #cccccc;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: "Outfit", sans-serif;
    --font-body: "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif;
    
    /* Layout & Shadows */
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 18px;
    
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    --shadow-hover: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.section-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ==========================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-pink);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-pink-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color-hover);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   ========================================== */
.announcement-bar {
    background-color: #111;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #222;
}

.announcement-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.announcement-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.announcement-links a {
    color: #ccc;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.announcement-links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.header-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border-left: 1px solid #333;
    padding-left: 16px;
}

.header-socials a {
    color: #aaa;
}

.header-socials a:hover {
    color: var(--color-pink);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================
   APP HEADER
   ========================================== */
.app-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.header-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
}

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.logo span {
    color: var(--color-pink);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 28px;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.nav-item a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-pink);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-item:hover::after, .nav-item.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.drop-icon {
    font-size: 10px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-item:hover .drop-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown menu */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    min-width: 220px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 10px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-base);
    color: var(--color-pink);
    padding-left: 24px;
}

/* Actions & Search Box */
.header-actions {
    position: relative;
}

.search-trigger {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.search-trigger:hover {
    color: var(--color-pink);
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.header-search-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 15px);
    right: 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    min-width: 280px;
    z-index: 100;
    animation: slideDown 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes slideDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-5px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.header-search-panel form {
    display: flex;
}

.header-search-panel input {
    flex: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color-hover);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.header-search-panel button {
    background-color: var(--color-pink);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO BANNER
   ========================================== */
.hero-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.02) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.hero-container-box {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
}

.hero-text-content {
    flex: 1.1;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background-color: var(--color-pink-light);
    color: var(--color-pink);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero-subtext {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-actions-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.hero-image-collage {
    flex: 0.9;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.hero-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-img-wrapper:hover .hero-main-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: -20px;
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-pink);
    animation: floating 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floating {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ==========================================
   PROMO CATEGORY CARDS
   ========================================== */
.categories-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.category-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.category-promo-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.category-promo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.promo-card-content {
    padding: 30px;
}

.promo-icon-circle {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.bg-pink-light { background-color: var(--color-pink-light); }
.bg-orange-light { background-color: var(--color-orange-light); }
.bg-green-light { background-color: var(--color-green-light); }

.text-pink { color: var(--color-pink); }
.text-orange { color: var(--color-orange); }
.text-green { color: var(--color-green); }

.promo-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.promo-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.promo-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-pink { background-color: var(--color-pink-light); color: var(--color-pink); }
.btn-pink:hover { background-color: var(--color-pink); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.2); }

.btn-orange { background-color: var(--color-orange-light); color: var(--color-orange); }
.btn-orange:hover { background-color: var(--color-orange); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.2); }

.btn-green { background-color: var(--color-green-light); color: var(--color-green); }
.btn-green:hover { background-color: var(--color-green); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(82, 183, 136, 0.2); }

.promo-card-image {
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.promo-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.category-promo-card:hover .promo-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================
   LATEST ARTICLES & CARDS
   ========================================== */
.latest-articles-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.centered-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-header-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-pink);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.section-header-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-pink-hover);
}

.section-header-link i {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.section-header-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.latest-articles-scroll {
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--border-color-hover) transparent;
}

.latest-articles-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 6px;
}

.latest-articles-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background-color: var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.latest-articles-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background-color: var(--border-color-hover);
}

.latest-articles-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    width: max-content;
}

.article-card {
    width: 320px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-pink);
}

.article-card-thumb {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.article-card-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.article-card:hover .article-card-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.badge-cat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: #fff;
}

.badge-relationship { background-color: var(--color-pink); }
.badge-gift-ideas { background-color: var(--color-orange); }
.badge-health { background-color: var(--color-green); }

.article-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
}

.article-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card:hover .article-card-title {
    color: var(--color-pink);
}

.article-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.meta-sep {
    margin: 0 8px;
}

/* ==========================================
   TRENDING THIS WEEK
   ========================================== */
.trending-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.trending-columns-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.trending-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.trending-col-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.text-pink-border { border-color: var(--color-pink-light); }
.text-orange-border { border-color: var(--color-orange-light); }
.text-green-border { border-color: var(--color-green-light); }

.trending-col-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.trending-view-all {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.trending-view-all:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.trending-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.trending-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.trending-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-base);
    border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.trending-thumb {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    object-fit: cover;
}

.trending-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trending-item:hover .trending-title {
    color: var(--color-pink);
}

/* ==========================================
   RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
   ========================================== */
.resources-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.resources-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.resource-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.resource-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.resource-icon-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.resource-images {
    height: 140px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.resource-main-img {
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.resource-action-btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.resource-action-btn.btn-pink { background-color: var(--color-pink-light); color: var(--color-pink); }
.resource-action-btn.btn-pink:hover { background-color: var(--color-pink); color: #fff; }

.resource-action-btn.btn-orange { background-color: var(--color-orange-light); color: var(--color-orange); }
.resource-action-btn.btn-orange:hover { background-color: var(--color-orange); color: #fff; }

.resource-action-btn.btn-green { background-color: var(--color-green-light); color: var(--color-green); }
.resource-action-btn.btn-green:hover { background-color: var(--color-green); color: #fff; }

.resource-disclosure {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT THEHARVORA SECTION
   ========================================== */
.about-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.about-split-layout {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 48px;
}

.about-image-side {
    flex: 1;
}

.about-main-img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-text-side {
    flex: 1.2;
}

.about-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.about-description {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-badges-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.about-badge-item {
    flex: 1;
}

.badge-icon-box {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-badge-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-badge-item p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================
   NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE BANNER
   ========================================== */
.subscribe-banner-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-pink-light);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.1);
}

.subscribe-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.subscribe-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.plane-icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-pink);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.2);
}

.subscribe-text-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.subscribe-text-info p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.newsletter-inline-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
}

.newsletter-inline-form input {
    flex: 1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.15);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.newsletter-inline-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-pink);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.1);
}

.newsletter-inline-form button {
    background-color: var(--color-pink);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.newsletter-inline-form button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-pink-hover);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================
   APP FOOTER
   ========================================== */
.app-footer {
    background-color: #11111a;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 0 30px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #222;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #fff;
}

.footer-desc {
    color: #8c8ca8;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 24px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #222;
    color: #8c8ca8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-pink);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #8c8ca8;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-pink);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.popular-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.popular-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.popular-thumb-link {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: block;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.popular-thumb-link img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.popular-post-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.popular-post-title a {
    color: #ccc;
}

.popular-post-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-pink);
}

.popular-date {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: #666;
}

.newsletter-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #8c8ca8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-subscribe-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-subscribe-form input {
    background-color: #222;
    border: 1px solid #333;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #fff;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-subscribe-form button {
    background-color: var(--color-pink);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-subscribe-form button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-pink-hover);
}

.footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 24px 24px 0 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid #222;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
}

/* ==========================================
   BLOG LISTING & ARCHIVE
   ========================================== */
.blog-hero {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(82, 183, 136, 0.02) 0%, transparent 60%);
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background-color: var(--color-green-light);
    color: var(--color-green);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-filter-section {
    padding: 20px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.filter-bar-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog-categories-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.blog-cat-btn {
    background-color: var(--bg-base);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-cat-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: var(--border-color-hover);
}

.blog-cat-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-pink);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-pink);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.15);
}

.blog-search-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 280px;
}

.blog-search-box input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 16px 8px 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    outline: none;
}

.blog-search-box input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-pink);
}

.search-icon-inside {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 12px;
}

.blog-posts-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.blog-posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Loading, Empty, Error states */
.blog-loading-indicator, .blog-error-state, .blog-empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 24px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 20px auto;
}

.blog-spinner {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 3px solid var(--border-color);
    border-top-color: var(--color-pink);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.error-icon-show, .empty-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--color-pink);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-pagination-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================
   SINGLE ARTICLE PAGE
   ========================================== */
.single-post-wrapper {
    background-color: #fff;
}

.post-hero-header {
    height: 460px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    color: #fff;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.post-hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.badge-large {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
    position: static;
}

.post-title-main {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.post-meta-main {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.post-meta-main i {
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.post-split-layout {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.post-main-content {
    flex: 1.7;
}

.breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: var(--color-pink);
}

.bread-sep {
    font-size: 9px;
    margin: 0 6px;
}

.entry-content {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.entry-content p {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.entry-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 40px 0 20px 0;
}

.entry-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 30px 0 15px 0;
}

.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.entry-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.post-navigation-back {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Sidebar Columns widgets */
.post-sidebar {
    flex: 0.8;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background-color: var(--bg-base);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
}

.widget-toc {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}

.widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.toc-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.toc-item a {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: block;
}

.toc-item a:hover, .toc-item.active a {
    color: var(--color-pink);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.toc-item-h3 {
    padding-left: 14px;
}

.share-buttons-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.share-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.share-pinterest { background-color: #bd081c; }
.share-pinterest:hover { background-color: #ad0719; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.share-facebook { background-color: #3b5998; }
.share-facebook:hover { background-color: #344e86; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.share-twitter { background-color: #1da1f2; }
.share-twitter:hover { background-color: #1a90da; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.widget-newsletter p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form input {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color-hover);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form button {
    background-color: var(--color-pink);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Related articles */
.related-articles-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-base);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.related-articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

/* ==========================================
   CATEGORY PAGES
   ========================================== */
.category-hero-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.category-hero-section.banner-relationship {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-pink-hover), #f37283);
}

.category-hero-section.banner-gift-ideas {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-orange-hover), #f8c05e);
}

.category-hero-section.banner-health {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-green-hover), #7fcd91);
}

.category-pretitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.category-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.category-description-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.category-posts-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.wp-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.wp-pagination .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.wp-pagination .page-numbers {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.wp-pagination .page-numbers:hover, .wp-pagination .page-numbers.current {
    background-color: var(--color-pink);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-pink);
}

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================== */
.contact-hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.02) 0%, transparent 60%);
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-section {
    padding: 40px 0 60px 0;
}

.contact-split-layout {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
}

.contact-form-side {
    flex: 1.4;
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.contact-side-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-side-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

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

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-row .form-group {
    flex: 1;
}

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

.form-group label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-group input, .form-group textarea {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color-hover);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-pink);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.05);
}

.btn-submit {
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 14px 32px;
}

.contact-info-side {
    flex: 0.8;
}

.contact-info-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.info-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.info-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.info-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.contact-social-connect h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-social-connect p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-socials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.contact-social-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #fff;
}

.p-btn { background-color: #bd081c; }
.p-btn:hover { background-color: #ad0719; }

.i-btn { background-color: #e1306c; }
.i-btn:hover { background-color: #ca205a; }

.f-btn { background-color: #3b5998; }
.f-btn:hover { background-color: #344e86; }

.y-btn { background-color: #ff0000; }
.y-btn:hover { background-color: #cc0000; }

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT US PAGE LAYOUT
   ========================================== */
.about-hero-banner {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.01) 0%, transparent 60%);
    text-align: center;
}

.about-content-section {
    padding: 40px 0 60px 0;
}

.about-p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.about-side-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.pillar-item {
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pillar-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.pillar-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.pillar-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-item p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================
   GENERIC PAGE SECTION
   ========================================== */
.generic-page-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.generic-page-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .category-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .trending-columns-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .resources-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .about-split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .about-image-side {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-col-about, .footer-col-newsletter {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    
    .contact-split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .about-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-container {
        padding: 16px;
    }
    
    .main-nav {
        display: none; /* Hide default nav list */
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: #fff;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        padding: 20px;
        z-index: 999;
    }
    
    .main-nav.show {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .nav-item {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        padding-left: 15px;
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .hero-container-box {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .hero-image-collage {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-floating-card {
        left: 20px;
    }
    
    .latest-articles-scroll {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
    
    .blog-posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .post-split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .post-sidebar {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .widget-toc {
        position: static;
    }
    
    .subscribe-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .newsletter-inline-form {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   CUSTOM RESPONSIVE & HOVER IMPROVEMENTS
   ========================================== */

/* Fix mobile announcement bar and general overflow */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .announcement-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    html, body {
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* Nav links hover to brand red */
.nav-item a {
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.nav-item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-pink) !important;
}

/* Category filter buttons hover effect */
.blog-cat-btn {
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-cat-btn:hover {
    background-color: #FFF0F2 !important;
    border-color: var(--color-pink) !important;
    color: var(--color-pink) !important;
}
.blog-cat-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-pink) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--color-pink) !important;
}

/* About Us value cards hover effect */
.pillar-item {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, border-left 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
}
.pillar-item:hover {
    background-color: #FFF0F2 !important;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-pink) !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* CTA buttons subtle scaling hover */
.btn {
    transition: transform 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}
.btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-2px);
}

/* Footer links smooth transitions */
.footer-links a {
    transition: color 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.15s ease;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-pink) !important;
}

/* Category Page Headers with image and gradient */
.category-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
    z-index: 1;
}
.category-hero-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: -1;
}
.category-hero-section.banner-relationship {
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1474552226712-ac0f0961a954?w=1600&q=80') no-repeat center/cover !important;
}
.category-hero-section.banner-relationship::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.85), rgba(243, 114, 131, 0.85)) !important;
}
.category-hero-section.banner-gift-ideas {
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1549465220-1a8b9238cd48?w=1600&q=80') no-repeat center/cover !important;
}
.category-hero-section.banner-gift-ideas::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.85), rgba(248, 192, 94, 0.85)) !important;
}
.category-hero-section.banner-health {
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1490645935967-10de6ba17061?w=1600&q=80') no-repeat center/cover !important;
}
.category-hero-section.banner-health::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(82, 183, 136, 0.85), rgba(127, 205, 145, 0.85)) !important;
}

/* Blog page hero image with dark overlay */
.blog-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1455390582262-044cdead277a?w=1600&q=80') no-repeat center/cover !important;
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    z-index: 1;
}
.blog-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
    z-index: -1;
}
.blog-hero-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}
.blog-hero-badge {
    background-color: rgba(82, 183, 136, 0.2) !important;
    color: #7fcd91 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(82, 183, 136, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Focus outline for form elements */
input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-pink) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Hero collage split collage layout */
.hero-collage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.hero-collage-item {
    height: 480px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.hero-collage-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(23, 15, 30, 0.6) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.hero-collage-item:hover::before {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 20%, rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.5) 100%);
}
.hero-collage-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.hero-collage-item:hover .hero-collage-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-collage-item {
        height: 300px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE IMPROVEMENTS & MOBILE LAYOUT FIXES
   ========================================== */

/* Announcement Bar / Top Utility Bar - Hide on Mobile & Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .announcement-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .blog-posts-grid,
    .related-articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* Header, Hero, Footer, and Page Content Layouts */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Header Row Alignment */
    .header-container {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
    }
    .logo {
        font-size: 22px !important;
    }
    .header-actions {
        order: 2 !important;
    }
    .menu-toggle {
        order: 3 !important;
        margin-left: 8px !important;
        display: block !important;
    }
    .header-search-panel {
        right: -50px;
        width: calc(100vw - 32px);
        max-width: 320px;
    }

    /* Hero Split Collage - Single Image */
    .hero-collage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .hero-collage-item.col-center,
    .hero-collage-item.col-right {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .hero-collage-item {
        height: 350px !important;
    }

    /* Hero CTA Buttons */
    .hero-actions-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .hero-actions-btns .btn {
        display: block;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* Footer Grid Collapse */
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }
    .footer-col-about, 
    .footer-col-newsletter {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }

    /* Contact Page Social Button Grid Stack */
    .contact-socials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .contact-social-btn {
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .contact-form-side {
        padding: 24px 16px !important;
    }

    /* About Page Grid & Spacing */
    .about-badges-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    .subscribe-left {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Lists and General Grids */
    .blog-posts-grid,
    .related-articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* Newsletter Input Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .newsletter-inline-form {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .newsletter-inline-form input,
    .newsletter-inline-form button {
        width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   TRACK C OVERRIDES - WHITE SPACE & GAP REFINE
   ========================================== */

/* Fix Article Card Width on Mobile (removes right-side gap) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-card {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    /* Center/Expand Promo Buttons on Mobile */
    .promo-btn {
        display: block !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    /* Reduce Hero Banner Vertical Padding */
    .category-hero-section,
    .blog-hero {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }
    
    /* Reduce Page Section Vertical Paddings */
    .category-posts-section,
    .blog-posts-section {
        padding: 30px 0 !important;
    }
    
    /* Homepage Section Vertical Paddings Refinements */
    .hero-section {
        padding: 30px 0 !important;
    }
    .categories-section {
        padding: 20px 0 !important;
    }
    .latest-articles-section {
        padding: 35px 0 !important;
    }
    .trending-section {
        padding: 35px 0 !important;
    }
    .resources-section {
        padding: 35px 0 !important;
    }
    .about-section {
        padding: 35px 0 !important;
    }
    .subscribe-banner-section {
        padding: 30px 0 !important;
    }
}

/* Blog Page Filters & Search Bar Responsiveness (Resolves icon overlap/collapse) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .filter-bar-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }
    
    .blog-categories-nav {
        justify-content: center !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }
    
    .blog-search-box {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   SECTION-WISE HIGH-TRUST BG COLOR PALETTE
   ========================================== */
.hero-section {
    background-color: #FAF8F5 !important;
}

.categories-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.latest-articles-section {
    background-color: #F4F7F4 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.trending-section {
    background-color: #FDF7F7 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.resources-section {
    background-color: #FAF8F2 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.about-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.subscribe-banner-section {
    background-color: #FDF6F0 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.08) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 68, 90, 0.08) !important;
}