/* CARDS.CSS v1.0 - Card Component Styles
   Extracted from article.css for better maintainability
   Date: 2026-01-11
   
   TABLE OF CONTENTS:
   1. Zigzag Cards (List-Based)
   2. Narrative Single Cards (Warning, Wisdom, Context, etc.)
   3. Two-Column Layouts
   4. Tables
   5. Numbered Lists  
   6. Featured Cards
   7. Expandable Components
   8. Spacers
   9. Utility Classes
*/

/* ========================================
   1. ZIGZAG CARDS (List-Based Cards 1.1-1.3)
   ======================================== */

/* ========================================
   2. NARRATIVE SINGLE CARDS
   ======================================== */

/* Animation for Impact Alert */
@keyframes subtle-pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2), 0 2px 0 inset rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3), 0 2px 0 inset rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    }
}

/* Wisdom drop shadow breathe — slower pulse, peripheral motion catches scroll */
@keyframes wisdom-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 12px 32px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 20px 48px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.28);
    }
}

/* Definition block glow — blue pulse, section anchor signal */
@keyframes definition-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 10px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 18px 44px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.24);
    }
}

/* Pause reflect glow — slowest cycle, invites the reader to breathe */
@keyframes pause-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 16px 40px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22);
    }
}

/* Expert quote glow — green pulse, authority and credibility signal */
@keyframes expert-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 10px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 18px 44px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.24);
    }
}

/* Definition-rgt glow — blue pulse, draws eye to key H2 content */
@keyframes definition-rgt-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 10px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 20px 48px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.26);
    }
}

/* Warning box shadow breathe — slow, subconscious urgency */
@keyframes warning-breathe {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 12px 28px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.1);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 18px 40px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.22);
    }
}

/* Featured card glow — cyan pulse, conversion anchor */
@keyframes featured-cyan-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08), 0 16px 48px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.05);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.16), 0 24px 64px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
    }
}

/* Featured card glow — green pulse, conversion anchor */
@keyframes featured-green-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow:
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .12) 0 2px 4px,
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .15) 0 8px 20px,
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .20) 0 -1px 0 0 inset,
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .10) 1px 0 0 0 inset,
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .10) -1px 0 0 0 inset,
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .10) 0 1px 0 0 inset;
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow:
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .18) 0 4px 8px,
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .24) 0 16px 48px,
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .20) 0 -1px 0 0 inset,
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .10) 1px 0 0 0 inset,
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .10) -1px 0 0 0 inset,
            rgba(16, 185, 129, .10) 0 1px 0 0 inset;
    }
}

/* Featured card glow — amber pulse, conversion anchor */
@keyframes featured-amber-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow:
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .12) 0 2px 4px,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .15) 0 8px 20px,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .20) 0 -1px 0 0 inset,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .10) 1px 0 0 0 inset,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .10) -1px 0 0 0 inset,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .10) 0 1px 0 0 inset;
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow:
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .18) 0 4px 8px,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .24) 0 16px 48px,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .20) 0 -1px 0 0 inset,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .10) 1px 0 0 0 inset,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .10) -1px 0 0 0 inset,
            rgba(245, 158, 11, .10) 0 1px 0 0 inset;
    }
}

/* Insight reveal glow — amber pulse, signals hidden bonus content */
@keyframes insight-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.10), 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18), 0 16px 40px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
    }
}

/* Pattern interrupt glow — cyan pulse, signals sequence/steps */
@keyframes pattern-interrupt-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08), 0 12px 32px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.06);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.14), 0 20px 48px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.20);
    }
}

/* Timeline glow — green pulse, steady progression rhythm */
@keyframes timeline-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08), 0 12px 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14), 0 20px 48px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
    }
}

@keyframes expandable-blue-glow {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06), 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12), 0 16px 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.10);
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   2.1 Warning Box — Red (hero section, scroll trigger)
   ============================================================ */
.warning-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: warning-breathe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Red accent bar — vertical left, flows with surrounding text */
.warning-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #b91c1c 0%, #dc2626 100%);
}

.warning-box p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
    padding: 0;
}

.warning-box p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* The paradox line — subtle tint, same flow as body */
.warning-box .warning-box-closing {
    margin: 1rem -1.75rem 0 -2.25rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem 1.1rem 2.25rem;
    background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.05);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.12);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ============================================================
   2.2 Impact Alert — Amber (animated)
   ============================================================ */
.impact-alert {
    animation: subtle-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fffbeb 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 10px 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 0 2rem 1.1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top header bar — bleeds edge-to-edge via negative side margins */
.impact-alert h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #92400e 0%, #b45309 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 -2rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* Icon lives inside the header */
.impact-alert h4::before {
    content: "⚠️";
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    text-transform: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.impact-alert p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0.85rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   2.3 Wisdom Drop — Purple
   ============================================================ */
.wisdom-drop {
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            -52deg,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 44px,
            rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05) 44px,
            rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05) 56px
        ),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.04) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.09) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.4);
    border-top: 5px solid #a78bfa;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 12px 32px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 1.75rem 4rem 1.75rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: wisdom-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Lightbulb watermark — top-left background anchor, signals "key idea" */
.wisdom-drop::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.4rem;
    left: 0.4rem;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%238b5cf6'%3E%3Cpath d='M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 2.62 1.41 4.91 3.5 6.19V17a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h5a1 1 0 0 0 1-1v-1.81C17.59 13.91 19 11.62 19 9c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7z'/%3E%3Crect x='9' y='18' width='6' height='2' rx='1'/%3E%3Crect x='9.5' y='20.5' width='5' height='1.8' rx='.9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.45;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Brain emoji — top-right anchor */
.wisdom-drop::after {
    content: "🧠";
    font-size: 32px;
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.25rem;
    top: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.72;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.wisdom-drop h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: #6d28d9;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wisdom-drop p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   2.4 Context Frame — Gray
   ============================================================ */
.context-frame {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    width: 85%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.context-frame h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.context-frame p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.context-frame p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.context-frame ul {
    margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.context-frame li {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   2.10 Context Frame Enhanced — Gray with top bar
   ============================================================ */
.context-frame-enhanced {
    background: #f9fafb;
    border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 10px 24px rgba(107, 114, 128, 0.07);
    margin: 2rem auto;
    width: 85%;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.context-frame-enhanced::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #9ca3af 20%, #6b7280 50%, #9ca3af 80%, transparent 100%);
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.context-frame-enhanced h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.context-frame-enhanced p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.context-frame-enhanced ul {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    color: #1f2937;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.context-frame-enhanced li {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0.35rem 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   2.5 Clarity Lens — Cyan
   ============================================================ */
.clarity-lens {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, #cffafe 0%, #ecfeff 60%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.22);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 12px 28px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
}

.clarity-lens::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.18), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Search icon watermark — SVG for reliable cross-browser rendering */
.clarity-lens::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -14px;
    right: -14px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2306b6d4' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Ccircle cx='10' cy='10' r='7'/%3E%3Cline x1='22' y1='22' x2='15' y2='15'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.2;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.clarity-lens h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0e7490;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.clarity-lens h4::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #06b6d4, transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.clarity-lens p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.clarity-lens strong {
    color: #0e7490;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   2.6 Definition Block — Blue
   ============================================================ */
.definition-block {
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            -52deg,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 26px,
            rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05) 26px,
            rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05) 30px
        ),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
    border-left: 5px solid #3b82f6;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 10px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    animation: definition-glow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.definition-block:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 18px 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
}

/* Bookmark watermark — top-right, signals "worth noting / section anchor" */
.definition-block::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.4rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%233b82f6'%3E%3Cpath d='M17 3H7a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16l7-3 7 3V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.16;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.definition-block .definition-title,
.definition-block h3 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e40af;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.definition-block p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.definition-block p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 2.11 Definition Block — Right variant */
.definition-block-rgt {
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            -52deg,
            transparent 0,
            transparent 26px,
            rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.055) 26px,
            rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.055) 30px
        ),
        linear-gradient(225deg, #dbeafe 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
    border-right: 5px solid #3b82f6;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 10px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem 1.75rem 3.75rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    animation: definition-rgt-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.definition-block-rgt:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 18px 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
}

/* Arrow watermark — top-left, signals "key point ahead / look this way" */
.definition-block-rgt::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    left: 0.4rem;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%233b82f6' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cline x1='5' y1='12' x2='19' y2='12'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='12 5 19 12 12 19'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.2;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Target watermark — bottom-right, reinforces "this is the point" near accent border */
.definition-block-rgt::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.3rem;
    right: 0.6rem;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%233b82f6' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Ccircle cx='12' cy='12' r='10'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='12' cy='12' r='6'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='12' cy='12' r='2'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.18;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.definition-block-rgt p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.definition-block-rgt p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   2.7 Info Tip Box — Amber
   ============================================================ */
.info-tip-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    border-right: 5px solid #f59e0b;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Lightning bolt watermark — top-left, signals "quick actionable tip" */
.info-tip-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.3rem;
    left: 0.4rem;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%23f59e0b'%3E%3Cpath d='M13 2L3 14h9l-1 8 10-12h-9l1-8z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.18;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.info-tip-box p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    color: #78350f;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.info-tip-box strong {
    color: #92400e;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   2.8 Pause Reflect Box — Blue
   ============================================================ */
.pause-reflect-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f2fe 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    border-left: 5px solid #0284c7;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: pause-glow 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Pause bars watermark — top-right, mirrors the card's "slow down" intent */
.pause-reflect-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.3rem;
    right: 0.4rem;
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%230284c7'%3E%3Crect x='6' y='4' width='4' height='16' rx='1'/%3E%3Crect x='14' y='4' width='4' height='16' rx='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.18;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.pause-reflect-box p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    color: #0c4a6e;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.pause-reflect-box p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   2.9 Expert Quote Box — Green
   ============================================================ */
.expert-quote-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1fae5 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    border-left: 5px solid #10b981;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 10px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: expert-glow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Large quote watermark — bottom-left, appropriate since this IS a quote */
.expert-quote-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -0.5rem;
    left: 0.3rem;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%2310b981'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 21c3 0 7-1 7-8V5c0-1.25-.756-2.017-2-2H4c-1.25 0-2 .75-2 1.972V11c0 1.25.75 2 2 2 1 0 1 0 1 1v1c0 1-1 2-2 2s-1 .008-1 1.031V20c0 1 0 1 1 1zm12 0c3 0 7-1 7-8V5c0-1.25-.757-2.017-2-2h-4c-1.25 0-2 .75-2 1.972V11c0 1.25.75 2 2 2h.75c0 2.25.25 4-2.75 4v3c0 1 0 1 1 1z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.16;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Verification badge — top-right, authority signal */
.expert-quote-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.4rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2310b981' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.22;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.expert-quote-box h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #065f46;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.expert-quote-box p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ========================================
   3. TWO-COLUMN LAYOUTS (Category 3)
   ======================================== */

.two-column-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.layout-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Blue card — glow anchored top-left at border side */
.layout-card.blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bfdbfe 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
    border-left: 5px solid #3b82f6;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}
.layout-card.blue::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px; left: -20px;
    width: 140px; height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.layout-card.blue:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 16px 36px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

/* Amber card */
.layout-card.amber {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde68a 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
    border-left: 5px solid #f59e0b;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
}
.layout-card.amber::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px; left: -20px;
    width: 140px; height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.layout-card.amber:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 16px 36px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

/* Green card */
.layout-card.green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a7f3d0 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
    border-left: 5px solid #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
}
.layout-card.green::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px; left: -20px;
    width: 140px; height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.layout-card.green:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* Right-aligned variants — glow mirrored to top-right */
.layout-card.blue-right {
    background: linear-gradient(225deg, #bfdbfe 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
    border-right: 5px solid #3b82f6;
    border-left: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}
.layout-card.blue-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px; right: -20px;
    width: 140px; height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.layout-card.blue-right:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 16px 36px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.layout-card.amber-right {
    background: linear-gradient(225deg, #fde68a 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
    border-right: 5px solid #f59e0b;
    border-left: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
}
.layout-card.amber-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px; right: -20px;
    width: 140px; height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.layout-card.amber-right:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 16px 36px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.layout-card.green-right {
    background: linear-gradient(225deg, #a7f3d0 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
    border-right: 5px solid #10b981;
    border-left: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
}
.layout-card.green-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px; right: -20px;
    width: 140px; height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.layout-card.green-right:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.layout-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Per-color heading accents */
.layout-card.blue h4,
.layout-card.blue-right h4 { color: #1e40af; }

.layout-card.amber h4,
.layout-card.amber-right h4 { color: #92400e; }

.layout-card.green h4,
.layout-card.green-right h4 { color: #065f46; }

/* Accent-colored strong labels — "What's happening:" / "The fix:" etc. */
.layout-card.blue strong,
.layout-card.blue-right strong { color: #1d4ed8; font-weight: 700; }

.layout-card.amber strong,
.layout-card.amber-right strong { color: #b45309; font-weight: 700; }

.layout-card.green strong,
.layout-card.green-right strong { color: #047857; font-weight: 700; }

.layout-card p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

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

/* Full-width cards (for top/bottom in 3-card layouts) */
/* Standalone full-width cards (used in Category 3.2) */
.full-width-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem 0;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid #d3e0f5;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.full-width-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07), 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.full-width-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem 0;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.full-width-card p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem 0;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.full-width-card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.full-width-card.blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-top: 4px solid #3b82f6;
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1),
        0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12),
        0 -1px 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) inset,
        1px 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) inset,
        -1px 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) inset,
        0 1px 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) inset;
}

.full-width-card.blue h4 {
    color: #1e40af;
}

.full-width-card.green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-top: 4px solid #22c55e;
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 3px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1),
        0 4px 12px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12),
        0 -1px 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15) inset,
        1px 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08) inset,
        -1px 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08) inset,
        0 1px 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08) inset;
}

.full-width-card.green h4 {
    color: #15803d;
}

.full-width-card.amber {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-top: 4px solid #f59e0b;
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1),
        0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12),
        0 -1px 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) inset,
        1px 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) inset,
        -1px 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) inset,
        0 1px 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) inset;
}

.full-width-card.amber h4 {
    color: #92400e;
}

/* 3.3 Full-Width Synthesis Card (Bottom card in Two + Synthesis layout) */
.full-width-synthesis {
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.full-width-synthesis:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 20px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.full-width-synthesis h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.full-width-synthesis p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.full-width-synthesis p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.full-width-synthesis.cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfeff 0%, #cffafe 50%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.22);
    border-top: 4px solid #06b6d4;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1), 0 10px 28px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.16);
}

.full-width-synthesis.cyan h4 {
    color: #0e7490;
}

/* Responsive: Stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .two-column-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .layout-card.blue-right,
    .layout-card.amber-right,
    .layout-card.green-right {
        border-right: none;
        border-left: 4px solid;
    }

    .layout-card.blue-right {
        border-left-color: #3b82f6;
    }

    .layout-card.amber-right {
        border-left-color: #f59e0b;
    }

    .layout-card.green-right {
        border-left-color: #10b981;
    }
}

/* 3.5 Feature Grid Layout (1 Hero + 4 Grid Items) */
.feature-grid-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfeff 0%, #a5f3fc 60%, #67e8f9 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
    border-top: 4px solid #06b6d4;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 12px 32px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.18);
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem 0;
}

.feature-grid-hero h5 {
    color: #0e7490;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.feature-grid-hero p {
    color: #164e63;
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.feature-grid-items {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    column-gap: 1.25rem;
    row-gap: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
}

.feature-grid-box {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

/* Box 1 — Blue */
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(1) {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.16);
    border-top: 3px solid #3b82f6;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 8px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
}
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(1):hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 14px 32px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.16);
}
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(1) h5 { color: #1e40af; }

/* Box 2 — Amber */
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(2) {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
    border-top: 3px solid #f59e0b;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(2):hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 14px 32px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
}
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(2) h5 { color: #92400e; }

/* Box 3 — Green */
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(3) {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf7 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16);
    border-top: 3px solid #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(3):hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 14px 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16);
}
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(3) h5 { color: #065f46; }

/* Box 4 — Purple */
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(4) {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f3ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.16);
    border-top: 3px solid #8b5cf6;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 8px 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
}
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(4):hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 14px 32px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.16);
}
.feature-grid-box:nth-child(4) h5 { color: #5b21b6; }

.feature-grid-box h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

.feature-grid-box p {
    color: #334155;
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive: Stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .feature-grid-items {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .feature-grid-hero h5,
    .feature-grid-box h5 {
        font-size: 17px;
    }

    .feature-grid-hero p {
        font-size: 17px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .feature-grid-hero p,
    .feature-grid-box p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   4. TABLES (Category 6)
   ======================================== */

/* 6.1 Table (2-Column) - Cyan */
/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY 6: TABLES — Shared Foundation
   ============================================================ */

.narrative-table-2col,
.narrative-table-3col,
.narrative-table-4col,
.narrative-table-5col {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: block;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: white;
}

.narrative-table-2col table,
.narrative-table-3col table,
.narrative-table-4col table,
.narrative-table-5col table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    border-spacing: 0;
    background: white;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.narrative-table-2col h3,
.narrative-table-3col h3,
.narrative-table-4col h3,
.narrative-table-5col h3 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 1.4rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 13px 13px 0 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    display: block;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.narrative-table-2col thead tr,
.narrative-table-3col thead tr,
.narrative-table-4col thead tr,
.narrative-table-5col thead tr {
    background: transparent;
}

.narrative-table-2col th,
.narrative-table-3col th,
.narrative-table-4col th,
.narrative-table-5col th {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    background: transparent;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.narrative-table-2col th:first-child,
.narrative-table-3col th:first-child,
.narrative-table-4col th:first-child,
.narrative-table-5col th:first-child {
    border-left: none;
}

.narrative-table-2col th:last-child,
.narrative-table-3col th:last-child,
.narrative-table-4col th:last-child,
.narrative-table-5col th:last-child {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.narrative-table-2col td,
.narrative-table-3col td,
.narrative-table-4col td,
.narrative-table-5col td {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
    border-left: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    vertical-align: top;
}

.narrative-table-2col td:first-child,
.narrative-table-3col td:first-child,
.narrative-table-4col td:first-child,
.narrative-table-5col td:first-child {
    border-left: none;
}

.narrative-table-2col tbody tr,
.narrative-table-3col tbody tr,
.narrative-table-4col tbody tr,
.narrative-table-5col tbody tr {
    background: white;
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.narrative-table-2col tbody tr:nth-child(even),
.narrative-table-3col tbody tr:nth-child(even),
.narrative-table-4col tbody tr:nth-child(even),
.narrative-table-5col tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.narrative-table-2col tbody tr:last-child td,
.narrative-table-3col tbody tr:last-child td,
.narrative-table-4col tbody tr:last-child td,
.narrative-table-5col tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Insight banner — shared dark footer */
.narrative-table-2col figcaption,
.narrative-table-3col figcaption,
.narrative-table-4col figcaption,
.narrative-table-5col figcaption {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-align: left;
    background: #0f172a;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 0 0 13px 13px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    display: block;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.narrative-table-2col figcaption strong,
.narrative-table-3col figcaption strong,
.narrative-table-4col figcaption strong,
.narrative-table-5col figcaption strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   6.1 Table (2-Column) — Cyan
   ============================================================ */

.narrative-table-2col {
    border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 16px 32px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1);
}

.narrative-table-2col table {
    table-layout: fixed;
}

.narrative-table-2col h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e7490 0%, #0891b2 100%);
}

.narrative-table-2col thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0891b2 0%, #06b6d4 100%);
}

.narrative-table-2col td:first-child {
    color: #475569;
}

.narrative-table-2col td strong {
    color: #0891b2;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.narrative-table-2col tbody tr:hover {
    background: #ecfeff;
}

.narrative-table-2col figcaption {
    color: #cffafe;
}

.narrative-table-2col figcaption strong {
    color: #22d3ee;
}

/* ============================================================
   6.2 Table (3-Column) — Emerald
   ============================================================ */

.narrative-table-3col {
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 16px 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
}

.narrative-table-3col table {
    table-layout: fixed;
}

.narrative-table-3col h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #065f46 0%, #059669 100%);
}

.narrative-table-3col thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%);
}

.narrative-table-3col td strong {
    color: #059669;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.narrative-table-3col tbody tr:hover {
    background: #f0fdf4;
}

.narrative-table-3col figcaption {
    color: #d1fae5;
}

.narrative-table-3col figcaption strong {
    color: #34d399;
}

/* ============================================================
   6.3 Table (4-Column) — Teal
   ============================================================ */

.narrative-table-4col {
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 16px 32px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.1);
}

.narrative-table-4col table {
    table-layout: auto;
}

.narrative-table-4col h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #134e4a 0%, #0f766e 100%);
}

.narrative-table-4col thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e 0%, #14b8a6 100%);
}

.narrative-table-4col td strong {
    color: #0f766e;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.narrative-table-4col tbody tr:hover {
    background: #f0fdfa;
}

.narrative-table-4col figcaption {
    color: #ccfbf1;
}

.narrative-table-4col figcaption strong {
    color: #2dd4bf;
}

/* ============================================================
   6.4 Table (5-Column) — Blue
   ============================================================ */

.narrative-table-5col {
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 16px 32px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}

.narrative-table-5col table {
    table-layout: auto;
}

.narrative-table-5col h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #2563eb 100%);
}

.narrative-table-5col thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
}

.narrative-table-5col td strong {
    color: #2563eb;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.narrative-table-5col tbody tr:hover {
    background: #eff6ff;
}

.narrative-table-5col figcaption {
    color: #bfdbfe;
}

.narrative-table-5col figcaption strong {
    color: #60a5fa;
}

/* ========================================
   5. NUMBERED LISTS (Category 7)
   ======================================== */

/* Base numbered list styles */
.numbered-list {
    list-style: none;
    counter-reset: item;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.numbered-list li {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.numbered-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.numbered-list .list-number {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    text-align: center;
}

.numbered-list .list-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.numbered-list .list-content h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.numbered-list .list-content p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    color: #334155;
}

/* 7.1 Numbered List (Cyan - Pattern Interrupt) */
.numbered-list.pattern-interrupt-cyan {
    margin: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-top: 3px solid #06b6d4;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfeff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 8px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08),
        0 12px 32px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: pattern-interrupt-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.numbered-list.pattern-interrupt-cyan .list-number {
    min-width: 2.5rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #0891b2);
    color: white;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
    border: 4px solid #cffafe;
}

.numbered-list.pattern-interrupt-cyan h4 {
    color: #0891b2;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.numbered-list.pattern-interrupt-cyan p {
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Numbered list icon watermark — bottom-right anchor */
.numbered-list.pattern-interrupt-cyan::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath fill='%2306b6d4' d='M3 13h2v-2H3v2zm0 4h2v-2H3v2zm0-8h2V7H3v2zm4 4h14v-2H7v2zm0 4h14v-2H7v2zM7 7v2h14V7H7z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.12;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Radial corner glow — top-right, light source effect */
.numbered-list.pattern-interrupt-cyan::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.13) 0%, transparent 68%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* 7.2 Numbered List (Green - Timeline) */
.numbered-list.timeline-green {
    margin: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-top: 3px solid #10b981;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08),
        0 12px 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: timeline-glow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.numbered-list.timeline-green::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: calc(1.25rem + 40px);
    top: 48px;
    bottom: 48px;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #d1fae5, #6ee7b7);
}

.numbered-list.timeline-green li {
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.numbered-list.timeline-green .list-number {
    min-width: 2.5rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: white;
    color: #059669;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border: 5px solid #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    z-index: 2;
}

.numbered-list.timeline-green .list-content {
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.numbered-list.timeline-green h4 {
    color: #059669;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.numbered-list.timeline-green p {
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Clock watermark — top-right anchor, reinforces timeline concept */
.numbered-list.timeline-green::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath fill='%2310b981' d='M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12s4.5 10 10 10 10-4.5 10-10S17.5 2 12 2zm.5 5H11v6l5.25 3.15.75-1.23-4.5-2.67V7z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.12;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Section headers within timeline-green cards */
.numbered-list.timeline-green .list-content p>strong:only-child {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1.2em;
}

.numbered-list.timeline-green .list-content p:has(> strong:only-child) {
    margin-top: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

/* 7.3 & 7.4 Use Case Card Lists */
.use-case-list-wrapper {
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.use-case-list-wrapper h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a202c;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.use-case-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.use-case-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.use-case-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Zigzag pattern - even cards have badge on right */
.use-case-card:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.use-case-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 120px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.use-case-badge .badge-number {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: white;
}

.use-case-badge .badge-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.use-case-content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: white;
}

.use-case-headline {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #1a202c;
    margin: 0;
}

.use-case-story {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4a5568;
    margin: 0;
}

.use-case-bullets {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.use-case-bullet {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.25rem);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #64748b;
}

/* 7.3 Blue theme */
.use-case-list.blue-theme .use-case-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06), 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
}

.use-case-list.blue-theme .use-case-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12), 0 12px 32px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}

.use-case-list.blue-theme .use-case-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #60a5fa 60%, #bfdbfe 100%);
}

.use-case-list.blue-theme .use-case-bullet {
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-left: 3px solid #32d198;
    color: #1e40af;
}

/* 7.4 Green theme */
.use-case-list.green-theme .use-case-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06), 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}

.use-case-list.green-theme .use-case-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12), 0 12px 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
}

.use-case-list.green-theme .use-case-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #34d399 60%, #a7f3d0 100%);
}

.use-case-list.green-theme .use-case-bullet {
    background: #f0fdf4;
    border-left: 3px solid #3b82f6;
    color: #166534;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .use-case-list-wrapper h4 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .use-case-card,
    .use-case-card:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .use-case-badge {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: row;
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .use-case-badge .badge-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .use-case-badge .badge-icon {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .use-case-headline {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .use-case-story {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .use-case-bullet {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   8. FEATURED CARDS (Category 8)
   ======================================== */

/* 8.1 Featured Card (Green) */
.featured-top3-green {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfdf5 0%, #f7faff 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border-top: 4px solid #10b981;
    box-shadow:
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .12) 0 2px 4px,
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .15) 0 8px 20px,
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .20) 0 -1px 0 0 inset,
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .10) 1px 0 0 0 inset,
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .10) -1px 0 0 0 inset,
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .10) 0 1px 0 0 inset;
    margin: 2.5rem auto;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    width: 95%;
    animation: featured-green-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Ambient corner glow — top-right light source */
.featured-top3-green::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.11) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.featured-top3-green .product-badge {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0, #059669 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow:
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .3) 0 4px 12px,
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .2) 0 8px 24px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 8px 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .975rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    left: -12px;
    padding: .625rem 1.5rem;
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.featured-top3-green .layout {
    column-gap: 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
    row-gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.featured-top3-green .left-column {
    align-items: center;
    column-gap: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: 1rem;
}

.featured-top3-green .badge-number,
.featured-top3-green .icon-container {
    align-items: center;
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0, #f0fdf4 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: rgba(16, 185, 129, .12) 0 4px 12px;
    display: flex;
    font-size: 3rem;
    height: 96px;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    width: 96px;
}

.featured-top3-green .badge-number {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0, #059669 100%);
    border-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border-width: 3px;
    bottom: -10px;
    box-shadow: rgba(16, 185, 129, .5) 0 4px 12px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    height: 44px;
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    width: 44px;
}

.featured-top3-green .rating {
    align-items: center;
    column-gap: .25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: .25rem;
}

.featured-top3-green .stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: .875rem;
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
}

.featured-top3-green .score {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-top3-green .right-column {
    column-gap: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: 1rem;
}

.featured-top3-green .trust-badge {
    align-items: center;
    align-self: flex-start;
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, .15) 0, rgba(16, 185, 129, .05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #059669;
    column-gap: .625rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: .75rem 1.25rem;
    row-gap: .625rem;
}

.featured-top3-green .content-grid {
    column-gap: 1rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 38% 62%;
    row-gap: 1rem;
}

.featured-top3-green .info-card {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, .06) 0, rgba(255, 255, 255, .6) 100%);
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, .45);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.07), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
}

.featured-top3-green .label {
    color: #059669;
    font-size: .8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.featured-top3-green .text {
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.featured-top3-green .cta-intro,
.featured-top3-amber .cta-intro {
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 1rem 0 0.75rem 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.featured-top3-green .cta {
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0, #059669 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow:
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .3) 0 2px 8px,
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .2) 0 4px 16px;
    color: #fff;
    column-gap: .5rem;
    display: flex;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem;
    row-gap: .5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
}

.featured-top3-green .cta:hover {
    box-shadow:
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .5) 0 4px 16px,
        rgba(16, 185, 129, .35) 0 12px 32px;
}

/* 8.2 Featured Card (Amber) */
.featured-top3-amber {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fffcf5 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border-top: 4px solid #f59e0b;
    box-shadow:
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .12) 0 2px 4px,
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .15) 0 8px 20px,
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .20) 0 -1px 0 0 inset,
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .10) 1px 0 0 0 inset,
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .10) -1px 0 0 0 inset,
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .10) 0 1px 0 0 inset;
    margin: 2.5rem auto;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    width: 95%;
    animation: featured-amber-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Ambient corner glow — top-right light source */
.featured-top3-amber::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.11) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.featured-top3-amber .product-badge {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0, #d97706 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow:
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .3) 0 4px 12px,
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .2) 0 8px 24px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 8px 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .975rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    left: -12px;
    padding: .625rem 1.5rem;
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.featured-top3-amber .layout {
    column-gap: 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
    row-gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.featured-top3-amber .left-column {
    align-items: center;
    column-gap: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: 1rem;
}

.featured-top3-amber .badge-number,
.featured-top3-amber .icon-container {
    align-items: center;
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0, #fffbeb 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: rgba(245, 158, 11, .12) 0 4px 12px;
    display: flex;
    font-size: 3rem;
    height: 96px;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    width: 96px;
}

.featured-top3-amber .badge-number {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0, #d97706 100%);
    border-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border-width: 3px;
    bottom: -10px;
    box-shadow: rgba(245, 158, 11, .5) 0 4px 12px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    height: 44px;
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    width: 44px;
}

.featured-top3-amber .rating {
    align-items: center;
    column-gap: .25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: .25rem;
}

.featured-top3-amber .stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: .875rem;
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
}

.featured-top3-amber .score {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-top3-amber .right-column {
    column-gap: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: 1rem;
}

.featured-top3-amber .trust-badge {
    align-items: center;
    align-self: flex-start;
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, .15) 0, rgba(245, 158, 11, .05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #d97706;
    column-gap: .625rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: .75rem 1.25rem;
    row-gap: .625rem;
}

.featured-top3-amber .content-grid {
    column-gap: 1rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 38% 62%;
    row-gap: 1rem;
}

.featured-top3-amber .info-card {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, .06) 0, rgba(255, 255, 255, .6) 100%);
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, .45);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.07), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06);
}

.featured-top3-amber .label {
    color: #b45309;
    font-size: .8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.featured-top3-amber .text {
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.featured-top3-amber .cta {
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0, #d97706 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow:
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .3) 0 2px 8px,
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .2) 0 4px 16px;
    color: #fff;
    column-gap: .5rem;
    display: flex;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem;
    row-gap: .5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
}

.featured-top3-amber .cta:hover {
    box-shadow:
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .5) 0 4px 16px,
        rgba(245, 158, 11, .35) 0 12px 32px;
}

/* Responsive featured cards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .featured-top3-green,
    .featured-top3-amber {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .featured-top3-green .layout,
    .featured-top3-amber .layout {
        column-gap: 1.5rem;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        row-gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .featured-top3-green .left-column,
    .featured-top3-amber .left-column {
        column-gap: 1.5rem;
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
        row-gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .featured-top3-green .icon-container,
    .featured-top3-amber .icon-container {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        height: 72px;
        width: 72px;
    }

    .featured-top3-green .badge-number,
    .featured-top3-amber .badge-number {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        height: 36px;
        width: 36px;
    }

    .featured-top3-green .content-grid,
    .featured-top3-amber .content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   7. EXPANDABLE COMPONENTS (Category 5 & 9)
   ======================================== */

/* 5.1 Expandable V1 (3-Item Accordion) - BLUE THEME */
.expandable-v1 {
    margin: 2rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f6ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.14);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06), 0 8px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: expandable-blue-glow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.expandable-v1::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 0 12px 0 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-item {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: white;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid #dbeafe;
    padding: 5px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-item:hover {
    border-color: #93c5fd;
    border-left-color: #3b82f6;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-item.active {
    border-color: #93c5fd;
    border-left-color: #3b82f6;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-top-left-radius: 12px;
    border-top-right-radius: 12px;
    transition: background-image 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    user-select: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #f0f6ff 100%);
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-header:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
    border-color: #d1d5db;
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-item.active .expandable-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe 0%, #bfdbfe 100%);
    border: 2px solid #d3e0f5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #93c5fd;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
}

.expandable-v1 .item-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 2px solid #3b82f6;
    border-radius: 8px;
    height: 48px;
    width: 48px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
}

.expandable-v1 .item-title {
    flex: 1;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e40af;
}

.expandable-v1 .expand-indicator {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: #3b82f6;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    user-select: none;
}

.expandable-v1 .expand-indicator::before {
    content: '+';
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-item.active .expand-indicator::before {
    content: '−';
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease;
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-item.active .expandable-content {
    max-height: 2000px;
    margin-top: -0.3rem;
}

.expandable-v1 .expandable-content .full-width-card {
    margin: 0;
}

/* Full-width cards inside expandable (used with expandable-v1) */
.expandable-v1 .full-width-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid;
    border-bottom-width: 1px;
    border-left-width: 1px;
    border-right-width: 1px;
    margin: 0;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.expandable-v1 .full-width-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.expandable-v1 .full-width-card p {
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.expandable-v1 .full-width-card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.expandable-v1 .full-width-card.blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-top: 4px solid #3b82f6;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    border-left-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    border-right-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1),
        0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12),
        inset 0 -1px 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15),
        inset 1px 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08),
        inset -1px 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
}

.expandable-v1 .full-width-card.green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-top: 4px solid #10b981;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    border-left-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    border-right-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1),
        0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12),
        inset 0 -1px 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15),
        inset 1px 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08),
        inset -1px 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}

.expandable-v1 .full-width-card.amber {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-top: 4px solid #f59e0b;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    border-left-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    border-right-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1),
        0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12),
        inset 0 -1px 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15),
        inset 1px 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08),
        inset -1px 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}

/* 5.2 Expandable Insight (Bonus Reveal) */
.expandable-insight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fffbeb 60%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 2px solid #f59e0b;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: insight-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Star watermark — bottom-right, signals exclusive bonus content */
.expandable-insight::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23f59e0b' d='M12 1l2.76 7.24L22 9l-6 5.82L17.76 22 12 18.27 6.24 22 8 14.82 2 9l7.24-.76L12 1z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.13;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Radial corner glow — top-left amber light source */
.expandable-insight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.expandable-insight:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.20);
}

.expandable-insight .insight-trigger {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #92400e;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.expandable-insight .insight-trigger::after {
    content: '+';
    margin-left: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #92400e;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 1.9rem;
    height: 1.9rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
}

.expandable-insight .insight-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease, margin-top 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.expandable-insight.expanded .insight-content {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.expandable-insight.expanded .insight-trigger::after {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.expandable-insight .insight-content p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.expandable-insight .insight-content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive styles for expandable components */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .expandable-v1 .expandable-header {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    .expandable-v1 .item-icon {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        height: 40px;
        width: 40px;
    }

    .expandable-v1 .item-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .expandable-v1 .expand-indicator {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* 9.1 & 9.2 Expandable Featured Boxes (Cyan) */

/* 9.1 Card V3 - Cyan Featured Card (Expanded by default) */
.card-v3-cyan {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfeff 0%, #f0fdfe 40%, #f8fafb 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.22);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08), 0 16px 48px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.05);
    margin: 0 auto -1.75rem;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    width: auto;
    animation: featured-cyan-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.card-v3-cyan::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.11) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 0 16px 0 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.card-v3-cyan .product-badge {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0, #0891b2 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow:
        rgba(6, 182, 212, .3) 0 4px 12px,
        rgba(6, 182, 212, .2) 0 8px 24px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 8px 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .975rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    left: -12px;
    padding: .625rem 1.5rem;
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.card-v3-cyan .layout {
    column-gap: 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
    row-gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.card-v3-cyan .left-column {
    align-items: center;
    column-gap: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: 1rem;
}

.card-v3-cyan .badge-number,
.card-v3-cyan .icon-container {
    align-items: center;
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0, #f0fdfe 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: rgba(6, 182, 212, .12) 0 4px 12px;
    display: flex;
    font-size: 3rem;
    height: 96px;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    width: 96px;
}

.card-v3-cyan .badge-number {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0, #0891b2 100%);
    border-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border-width: 3px;
    bottom: -10px;
    box-shadow: rgba(6, 182, 212, .5) 0 4px 12px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    height: 44px;
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    width: 44px;
}

.card-v3-cyan .rating {
    align-items: center;
    column-gap: .25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: .25rem;
}

.card-v3-cyan .stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: .875rem;
    letter-spacing: -.05em;
}

.card-v3-cyan .score {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.card-v3-cyan .right-column {
    column-gap: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: 1rem;
}

.card-v3-cyan .trust-badge {
    align-items: center;
    align-self: flex-start;
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, .15) 0, rgba(6, 182, 212, .05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #0891b2;
    column-gap: .625rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: .75rem 1.25rem;
    row-gap: .625rem;
}

.card-v3-cyan .content-grid {
    column-gap: 1rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 38% 62%;
    row-gap: 1rem;
}

.card-v3-cyan .info-card {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, .06) 0, rgba(255, 255, 255, .6) 100%);
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, .4);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.07), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.06);
}

.card-v3-cyan .label {
    color: #0891b2;
    font-size: .8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.card-v3-cyan .text {
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.card-v3-cyan .cta-intro {
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 1rem 0 0.75rem 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.card-v3-cyan .cta {
    align-items: center;
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0, #0891b2 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow:
        rgba(6, 182, 212, .3) 0 2px 8px,
        rgba(6, 182, 212, .2) 0 4px 16px;
    color: #fff;
    column-gap: .5rem;
    display: flex;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    justify-content: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem;
    row-gap: .5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
}

.card-v3-cyan .cta:hover {
    box-shadow:
        rgba(6, 182, 212, .5) 0 4px 16px,
        rgba(6, 182, 212, .35) 0 12px 32px;
}

/* 9.2 Expandable Header (Collapsed by default) */
.expandable-header-custom {
    align-items: center;
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe 0%, #bfdbfe 100%);
    border: 1px solid #93c5fd;
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
    column-gap: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    padding: 1.05rem 1.5rem;
    row-gap: 1rem;
    transition: background-image 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    user-select: none;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

.expandable-header-custom:hover {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #bfdbfe 0%, #93c5fd 100%);
    border-color: #7dd3fc;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.14);
}

.expandable-item-custom.active .expandable-header-custom {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #bae6fd 0%, #7dd3fc 100%);
    border-color: #38bdf8;
    border-left-color: #0891b2;
    border-left-width: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.16);
}

.item-icon-custom {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.item-title-custom {
    color: #1e3a5f;
    flex: 1 1 0;
    font-size: .9375rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.expand-indicator-custom {
    color: #0c4a6e;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: transform .3s;
}

.expand-indicator-custom::before {
    content: "+";
}

/* When expanded, show minus sign */
.expandable-item-custom.active .expand-indicator-custom::before {
    content: "−";
}

/* Expandable Content */
.expandable-content-custom {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

.expandable-item-custom.active .expandable-content-custom {
    max-height: 3000px;
}

.featured-content-cyan {
    background-color: initial;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, .08) 0, rgba(103, 232, 249, .05) 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #93c5fd;
    border-left: 1px solid #93c5fd;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    border-right: 1px solid #93c5fd;
    border-top: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.07);
}

.featured-content-cyan p {
    color: #1f2937;
    font-family: Lora, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.featured-content-cyan p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.featured-content-cyan strong {
    color: #0891b2;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.featured-content-cyan ul {
    color: #334155;
    font-family: Lora, Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.featured-content-cyan li {
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

/* Responsive expandable featured */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .card-v3-cyan {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .card-v3-cyan .layout {
        column-gap: 1.5rem;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        row-gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .card-v3-cyan .left-column {
        column-gap: 1.5rem;
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
        row-gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .card-v3-cyan .icon-container {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        height: 72px;
        width: 72px;
    }

    .card-v3-cyan .badge-number {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        height: 36px;
        width: 36px;
    }

    .card-v3-cyan .content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .expandable-header-custom {
        padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .featured-content-cyan {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   8. SPACERS (Category 4.2)
   ======================================== */

.spacer-small {
    height: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.spacer-medium {
    height: 2rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.spacer-large {
    height: 3rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   9. UTILITY CLASSES
   ======================================== */

/* List Number Styling (for zigzag and numbered lists) */
.list-number {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Article Section (Plain Text Block - 4.1) */
.article-section {
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.article-section p {
    font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-section p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive Typography Adjustments */

/* Tablet: Remove zigzag margins */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Warning box — tighten container padding on narrow screens */
    .warning-box {
        padding: 1rem 1.1rem 0 1.75rem;
    }

    .warning-box .warning-box-closing {
        margin: 1rem -1.1rem -1rem -1.75rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem 0.9rem 1.75rem;
    }

    /* Single cards — reduce side padding on narrow screens */
    .wisdom-drop {
        padding: 1.25rem 3.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; /* keep right clearance for brain emoji */
    }

    .wisdom-drop::before {
        width: 72px;
        height: 72px;
    }

    .definition-block-rgt {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 3rem; /* keep left clearance for arrow watermark */
    }

    .definition-block-rgt::after {
        width: 72px;
        height: 72px;
    }

    .clarity-lens,
    .definition-block,
    .expert-quote-box {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    /* Impact alert: reduce side padding on narrow screens, keep h4 bleeding */
    .impact-alert {
        padding: 0 1.25rem 1rem;
    }

    .impact-alert h4 {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        margin: 0 -1.25rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .impact-alert p {
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
    }

    /* Context cards */
    .context-frame {
        width: 100%;
        margin: 2rem 0;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .context-frame-enhanced {
        width: 100%;
        margin: 2rem 0;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    /* Tip / reflect boxes */
    .info-tip-box,
    .pause-reflect-box {
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .numbered-list .list-number {
        width: 2.5rem;
        height: 2.5rem;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .numbered-list.pattern-interrupt-cyan,
    .numbered-list.timeline-green {
        margin: 1.5rem 0;
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    /* Shrink watermarks so they don't crowd content on narrow screens */
    .numbered-list.pattern-interrupt-cyan::before,
    .numbered-list.timeline-green::after {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }

    /* Realign timeline connector for reduced mobile padding */
    .numbered-list.timeline-green::before {
        left: calc(1.25rem + 20px);
    }

    /* Table Mobile — force horizontal scroll with column floor widths */
    .narrative-table-2col h3,
    .narrative-table-2col figcaption,
    .narrative-table-2col table {
        min-width: 380px;
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .narrative-table-2col table {
        display: table;
    }

    .narrative-table-3col h3,
    .narrative-table-3col figcaption,
    .narrative-table-3col table {
        min-width: 480px;
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .narrative-table-3col table {
        display: table;
    }

    .narrative-table-4col h3,
    .narrative-table-4col figcaption,
    .narrative-table-4col table {
        min-width: 560px;
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .narrative-table-4col table {
        display: table;
    }

    .narrative-table-5col h3,
    .narrative-table-5col figcaption,
    .narrative-table-5col table {
        min-width: 640px;
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .narrative-table-5col table {
        display: table;
    }

    .narrative-table-2col th,
    .narrative-table-2col td,
    .narrative-table-3col th,
    .narrative-table-3col td,
    .narrative-table-4col th,
    .narrative-table-4col td,
    .narrative-table-5col th,
    .narrative-table-5col td {
        padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
        word-break: normal;
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
    }

    .narrative-table-4col h3,
    .narrative-table-5col h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* Accessibility — respect user's motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .wisdom-drop,
    .definition-block,
    .definition-block-rgt,
    .pause-reflect-box,
    .expert-quote-box,
    .warning-box,
    .impact-alert,
    .numbered-list.pattern-interrupt-cyan,
    .numbered-list.timeline-green,
    .expandable-insight,
    .featured-top3-green,
    .featured-top3-amber,
    .card-v3-cyan,
    .expandable-v1 {
        animation: none;
    }
}