:root{
  --paper:#f4f0e7; --paper2:#fffdf8; --ink:#102335; --ink2:#1b3146; --muted:#65717a;
  --orange:#ff5a36; --orange2:#e84421; --sky:#8ed6e8; --yellow:#f3d34a;
  --line:#c9c5bb; --white:#fff; --green:#dce7b3; --red:#9f2c25;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box} html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.5}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none} img{max-width:100%}
h1,h2,h3,h4,.brand b,.kicker,.eyebrow,.btn{font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif}
main{min-height:72vh}

/* Header */
.nav{min-height:86px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px max(24px,5vw);background:var(--paper2);border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:20}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.brandmark{width:54px;height:54px;background:var(--orange);color:white;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:13px;font-weight:900;border:3px solid var(--ink);transform:rotate(-2deg)}
.brand span:last-child{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:.95}
.brand b{font-size:19px}.brand small{font-weight:800;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.12em;margin-top:5px}
.nav nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.05em}
.nav nav a{position:relative}.nav nav a:not(.nav-cta):after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-5px;width:0;height:3px;background:var(--orange);transition:.2s}.nav nav a:hover:after{width:100%}
.nav-cta{background:var(--ink);color:white;padding:12px 16px;border:2px solid var(--ink);box-shadow:4px 4px 0 var(--orange)}
.menu{display:none;background:var(--ink);color:white;border:0;padding:8px 12px;font-size:22px}

/* Editorial hero */
.hero{padding:0;text-align:left;background:transparent}
.editorial-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(330px,.8fr);min-height:590px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink)}
.hero-copy{padding:72px max(28px,7vw);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;background:var(--paper)}
.eyebrow,.kicker{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.18em;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange)}
.hero h1,.pagehead h1,.tool-hero h1{font-size:clamp(48px,7vw,92px);line-height:.88;letter-spacing:-.065em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:16px 0 24px;max-width:940px}
.hero p,.pagehead p{max-width:700px;color:var(--ink2);font-size:19px}
.hero-search-card{background:var(--sky);border-left:3px solid var(--ink);padding:62px 42px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.hero-search-card h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.04em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:12px 0 28px}
.hero-search{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;max-width:none;margin:0;background:white;border:3px solid var(--ink);box-shadow:7px 7px 0 var(--ink);padding:0}
.hero-search input{border:0;background:white;color:var(--ink);border-radius:0;padding:17px 16px;outline:0}
.hero-search button{border:0;border-left:3px solid var(--ink);border-radius:0;padding:0 22px;background:var(--orange);color:white;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:26px;justify-content:flex-start}
.trust{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}.trust span{font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.08em;border:2px solid var(--ink);padding:7px 9px;background:var(--paper2)}

/* Buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:0;padding:13px 18px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.04em;cursor:pointer;transition:.16s;border:2px solid var(--ink)}
.btn:hover{transform:translate(-2px,-2px);box-shadow:4px 4px 0 var(--ink)}
.primary{background:var(--orange);color:white}.ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink)}.light{background:white;color:var(--ink)}.small{padding:8px 11px;font-size:11px}.wide{width:100%}

/* Sections */
.section{padding:76px max(24px,6vw)}.section.dark{background:var(--ink);color:white;border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink)}
.section-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;margin-bottom:32px;gap:20px}.section-head h2,.cta-band h2,.visibility-band h2{font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,62px);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.055em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:6px 0}.section-head>a{font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--orange)}
.cat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-left:3px solid var(--ink)}
.cat-card{padding:26px;background:var(--paper2);border-right:3px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);min-height:205px;transition:.16s}
.cat-card:hover{background:var(--yellow);transform:none}.cat-icon{font-size:26px;color:var(--orange)}.cat-card h3{font-size:21px;line-height:1.05;margin:16px 0 8px;text-transform:uppercase}.cat-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}
.listing-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px}.listing-grid.single{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.listing-card,.panel,.stat{background:var(--paper2);color:var(--ink);border:2px solid var(--ink);border-radius:0;box-shadow:4px 4px 0 rgba(16,35,53,.12)}
.section.dark .listing-card{background:white;color:var(--ink)}
.listing-card{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:20px;position:relative;transition:.16s}.listing-card:hover{transform:translate(-2px,-2px);box-shadow:6px 6px 0 var(--orange)}
.logo-box{flex:0 0 54px;width:54px;height:54px;background:var(--ink);color:white;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:900;border-radius:0}.logo-box.large{width:82px;height:82px;flex-basis:82px;font-size:22px}.logo-box.has-image{background:white;padding:7px}.logo-box.has-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain}
.listing-body{flex:1}.listing-body h3{font-size:22px;line-height:1.05;margin:8px 0 5px;text-transform:uppercase}.listing-body p,.muted{color:var(--muted)}
.pill,.featured,.badge{display:inline-block;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.08em;font-weight:900;padding:5px 8px;border-radius:0;background:var(--yellow);color:var(--ink);text-transform:uppercase;border:1px solid var(--ink)}
.featured{background:var(--orange);color:white}.meta,.row-between,.card-actions{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}.meta{font-size:13px;color:#52606a}.meta.big{justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:12px}.card-actions{margin-top:16px}.save-btn{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);font-weight:800;border:0}

/* Big editorial bands */
.cta-band,.visibility-band{margin:0;border-radius:0;padding:50px max(24px,6vw);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink)}
.cta-band{background:var(--orange);color:white}.cta-band p{max-width:700px}.visibility-band{background:var(--yellow);color:var(--ink)}
.visibility-band p{max-width:740px}

/* Page heads */
.pagehead{padding:66px max(24px,6vw) 44px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper2)}
.pagehead h1{font-size:clamp(46px,6vw,78px);margin:10px 0 16px}.pagehead.centered{text-align:left}.pagehead.centered h1{margin-left:0;margin-right:0}
.directory-wrap{padding:38px max(24px,6vw) 76px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:270px 1fr;gap:32px}.filters{position:sticky;top:110px;height:max-content;background:var(--paper2);border:2px solid var(--ink);padding:18px}
.filters form,.panel{padding:20px}.filters label,.panel label,.recommend-form label{font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--ink);font-weight:900;display:block;margin:14px 0 6px}
input,select,textarea{width:100%;padding:13px 14px;border-radius:0;border:2px solid var(--ink);background:white;color:var(--ink);font:inherit}textarea{min-height:130px;resize:vertical}
.empty{padding:50px;text-align:center;border:3px dashed var(--ink)}

/* Tool pages */
.tool-hero{padding:56px max(24px,6vw);display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:25px;align-items:center;background:var(--sky);border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink)}
.tool-hero h1{font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,70px);margin:8px 0}.tool-hero p{color:var(--ink2);font-size:18px}.tool-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.tool-layout{padding:52px max(24px,6vw) 80px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 340px;gap:38px}.content h2{margin-top:38px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:30px;line-height:1}
.chips{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.chips span{padding:7px 10px;border:2px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper2);font-size:12px;font-weight:800}
.proscons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:15px;margin-top:30px}.proscons>div{padding:20px;background:var(--paper2);border:2px solid var(--ink)}
.review{border-top:2px solid var(--ink);padding:18px 0}.review>div{display:flex;justify-content:space-between}.sidebar{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:15px}.accent{background:var(--ink);color:white}dl{margin:0}dt{font-size:10px;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:900;margin-top:14px}dd{margin:3px 0}
.editor-card{padding:24px;background:var(--yellow);border:2px solid var(--ink);box-shadow:5px 5px 0 var(--ink)}.editorial-head{display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start}.editorial-head strong{font-size:54px;line-height:1}.editorial-head span{font-weight:900}.editorial-head p{margin-top:0}

/* Forms/recommendation */
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}.recommend-wrap,.narrow{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:42px 24px 80px}.recommend-form{padding:28px;border:2px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper2);box-shadow:7px 7px 0 var(--ink)}
.match-results{margin-top:45px}.match-num{position:absolute;right:14px;top:12px;font-weight:900;color:#7f8b92;font-size:26px}
.success,.error{padding:18px;border:2px solid var(--ink);background:var(--green)}.error{background:#f2c1b8}

/* Compare/minis */
.alternative-grid{display:grid;gap:10px}.mini-tool{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:12px;border:2px solid var(--ink);background:white}.mini-tool:hover{background:var(--yellow)}.mini-tool span{display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}.mini-tool small{color:var(--muted)}

/* Phase 1.6 visibility */
.visibility-note{padding:18px 20px;border:2px solid var(--ink);background:var(--sky);margin-bottom:18px}.visibility-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:15px}
.visibility-q{border:2px solid var(--ink);padding:20px;margin:0;background:white}.visibility-q legend{font-weight:900;padding:0 7px;text-transform:uppercase}.visibility-q p{margin:6px 0 15px;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}
.choice-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:8px}.choice-row label{margin:0!important;padding:11px;border:2px solid var(--ink);text-transform:none!important;letter-spacing:0!important;display:flex!important;gap:8px;align-items:center;background:var(--paper2)}.choice-row input{width:auto}
.score-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:24px;align-items:center;padding:30px;margin-bottom:20px;border:3px solid var(--ink);background:var(--yellow);box-shadow:7px 7px 0 var(--ink)}
.score-ring{width:118px;height:118px;border-radius:50%;border:8px solid var(--ink);display:grid;place-content:center;text-align:center;background:white}.score-ring strong{font-size:38px;line-height:1}.score-card h2{font-size:38px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase;margin:6px 0}
.gap-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}.gap-item{padding:12px;border:2px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper)}
.solution-route{margin:22px 0;padding:36px;border:3px solid var(--ink);background:var(--orange);color:white;box-shadow:8px 8px 0 var(--ink)}.solution-route h2{font-size:40px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase;margin:7px 0}.solution-route small{display:block;margin-top:16px}.route-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:18px}.center{text-align:center}

/* Tables/admin */
.admin-grid{padding:0 max(24px,5vw) 60px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(330px,.8fr) minmax(500px,1.3fr);gap:20px}.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:15px;margin-bottom:20px}.stat{padding:22px}.stat strong{display:block;font-size:32px}.stat span{color:var(--muted)}
table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:white}th,td{text-align:left;padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);vertical-align:top}th{font-size:10px;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase}.table-wrap{overflow:auto}.check{display:flex!important;gap:8px;align-items:center}.check input{width:auto}
.admin-login{display:grid;place-items:center;min-height:100vh;background:var(--sky)}.login-box{width:min(430px,92vw);padding:30px;border:3px solid var(--ink);background:white;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;box-shadow:8px 8px 0 var(--ink)}

/* Footer */
footer{padding:50px max(24px,6vw);border-top:3px solid var(--ink);background:var(--ink);color:white;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .7fr 1.2fr;gap:40px}footer>div:nth-child(2){display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}footer a{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:2px;text-underline-offset:3px}.disclosure{font-size:12px;color:#c8d1d8}

/* Motion: intentional, not "AI template" floatiness */
.cat-card,.listing-card,.btn,.mini-tool{transition:transform .16s ease,box-shadow .16s ease,background .16s ease}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*{scroll-behavior:auto!important;transition:none!important}}

/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:980px){.nav nav{gap:12px;font-size:10px}.cat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.directory-wrap,.tool-layout,.admin-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.filters{position:static}.tool-hero{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr}.tool-actions{grid-column:1/-1}.stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:760px){.nav nav{display:none;position:absolute;top:86px;left:0;right:0;background:var(--paper2);border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);padding:20px;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}.nav nav.open{display:flex}.menu{display:block}.editorial-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:auto}.hero-copy{padding:56px 24px}.hero-search-card{border-left:0;border-top:3px solid var(--ink);padding:40px 24px}.hero h1,.pagehead h1{font-size:clamp(44px,14vw,68px)}.hero-actions,.route-actions{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}.hero-search{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hero-search button{border-left:0;border-top:3px solid var(--ink);min-height:52px}.cat-grid,.listing-grid,.proscons,.form-grid,.choice-row,.gap-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.section-head,.cta-band,.visibility-band{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}.tool-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}.logo-box.large{width:70px}.score-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}.trust{gap:6px}footer{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Phase 1.6.2 — collapsible admin affiliate pipeline */
.admin-collapsible{border:3px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper2);box-shadow:6px 6px 0 var(--ink);margin-top:24px}
.admin-collapsible>summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;padding:20px 22px;background:var(--yellow);user-select:none}
.admin-collapsible>summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.admin-collapsible>summary span:first-child{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}
.admin-collapsible>summary strong{font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:18px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.admin-collapsible>summary small{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink2);font-weight:700}
.collapse-indicator{width:34px;height:34px;border:2px solid var(--ink);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:24px;line-height:1;font-weight:900;background:white;transition:transform .15s ease}
.admin-collapsible[open] .collapse-indicator{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.admin-collapsible .affiliate-pipeline{padding:18px}

/* Phase 1.6.3 — collapsible affiliate program cards */
.affiliate-pipeline{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.affiliate-card{border:2px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper2);box-shadow:3px 3px 0 rgba(16,35,53,.14)}
.affiliate-card>summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(180px,1fr) minmax(260px,1.5fr) 38px;gap:16px;align-items:center;padding:15px 16px;background:white}
.affiliate-card>summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.affiliate-card[open]>summary{background:var(--sky);border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink)}
.affiliate-card-main{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-width:0}
.affiliate-card-main strong{font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:15px;line-height:1.05}
.affiliate-card-main small{color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
.affiliate-card-meta{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.affiliate-status,.affiliate-priority,.affiliate-network{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:26px;padding:4px 8px;border:1px solid var(--ink);font-size:10px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;background:var(--paper)}
.affiliate-priority{background:var(--yellow)}
.affiliate-network{font-weight:700;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;color:var(--ink2);max-width:290px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}
.status-active{background:#c8e6c9}.status-applied{background:#ffe0a3}.status-available{background:#bfe6ef}.status-research{background:#ece1ff}.status-none{background:#e9e7e0}
.card-toggle{width:34px;height:34px;border:2px solid var(--ink);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:23px;font-weight:900;background:var(--paper2);transition:transform .15s ease}
.affiliate-card[open] .card-toggle{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.affiliate-card-body{padding:18px;background:var(--paper2)}
.affiliate-form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:13px}
.affiliate-form-grid .span-2{grid-column:1/-1}
.affiliate-form-grid label{font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;font-weight:900;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}
.affiliate-save{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:flex-end}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .affiliate-card>summary{grid-template-columns:1fr 38px}
  .affiliate-card-meta{grid-column:1/-1;grid-row:2}
  .card-toggle{grid-column:2;grid-row:1}
  .affiliate-form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .affiliate-form-grid .span-2{grid-column:auto}
  .affiliate-save{justify-content:stretch}.affiliate-save .btn{width:100%}
}

/* Phase 1.7 — editorial refinement */
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,6vw,78px);max-width:850px}
.hero-copy{padding-top:62px;padding-bottom:62px}
.section-intro{max-width:650px;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px;margin:8px 0 0}
.outcome-section{background:var(--paper2)}
.compact-cats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);border:0;gap:10px}
.compact-cats .cat-card{min-height:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:40px 1fr 30px;gap:14px;align-items:center;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:18px 20px;background:transparent}
.compact-cats .cat-card:hover{background:white;transform:translateX(4px)}
.compact-cats .cat-icon{font-size:21px}.compact-cats .cat-card h3{font-size:16px;margin:0 0 4px}.compact-cats .cat-card p{margin:0;font-size:12px;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.cat-arrow{font-size:22px;font-weight:900}
.editorial-picks{background:var(--ink);color:white}.editorial-picks .section-intro{color:#c6d0d8}.editorial-picks .section-head>a{color:white}
.featured-editorial{border-top:1px solid #536474}
.editorial-pick{display:grid;grid-template-columns:60px minmax(0,1fr) 140px 40px;gap:20px;align-items:center;padding:23px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #536474}
.pick-number{font-size:13px;color:#9babb8;font-weight:900}.pick-copy h3{font-size:26px;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1;margin:4px 0 7px}.pick-copy p{margin:0;color:#c6d0d8}.pick-decision{display:flex;flex-direction:column;text-align:right}.pick-decision strong{font-size:23px}.pick-decision span,.pick-decision small{font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#aebbc5}.pick-link{font-size:28px;text-align:center}
.refined-card{box-shadow:none;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:22px;background:var(--paper2)}.refined-card:hover{box-shadow:none;transform:none;border-color:var(--ink)}
.refined-card .logo-box{width:48px;height:48px;flex-basis:48px;border:0}.refined-card .listing-body h3{font-size:25px;margin-top:12px}.tool-fit{font-size:15px;margin:5px 0 16px}
.decision-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin:15px 0}
.decision-strip>span{padding:11px 10px 11px 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column}.decision-strip>span+span{padding-left:12px;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.decision-strip b{font-size:12px}.decision-strip small{font-size:9px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}
.text-link{font-size:12px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;border-bottom:2px solid var(--orange)}
.directory-wrap{grid-template-columns:240px 1fr}.filters{border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:none}.filters input,.filters select{border:1px solid var(--line)}
.pagehead{padding-top:52px;padding-bottom:36px}.pagehead h1{font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,64px);max-width:980px}
@media(max-width:760px){.compact-cats{grid-template-columns:1fr}.editorial-pick{grid-template-columns:42px 1fr 30px}.pick-decision{grid-column:2;text-align:left}.pick-link{grid-column:3;grid-row:1/3}.decision-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}.decision-strip>span+span{padding-left:0;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}}

/* Phase 1.7.1 — Editorial Picks visual continuity */
.editorial-picks{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink)}
.editorial-picks .section-intro{color:var(--muted)}
.editorial-picks .section-head>a{color:var(--ink)}
.featured-editorial{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;border-top:0}
.editorial-pick{display:grid;grid-template-columns:54px minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px;align-items:start;padding:22px;background:var(--paper2);border:1px solid var(--line);position:relative}
.editorial-pick:hover{border-color:var(--ink)}
.pick-logo{width:50px;height:50px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--ink);color:white;font-weight:900;font-size:13px}
.pick-copy h3{font-size:23px;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1;margin:10px 0 7px}
.pick-copy p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;min-height:42px}
.pick-meta{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center;margin-top:15px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);font-size:11px;color:var(--muted)}
.pick-meta strong{color:var(--ink)}
.pick-review{grid-column:2;margin-top:2px;width:max-content}
@media(max-width:760px){.featured-editorial{grid-template-columns:1fr}.editorial-pick{grid-template-columns:48px 1fr}.pick-review{grid-column:2}.pick-copy p{min-height:0}}

/* Phase 1.8 — tool decision experience */
.decision-hero{padding-bottom:38px}
.decision-snapshot{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px repeat(3,1fr);border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper2)}
.decision-snapshot>div{padding:22px 24px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);min-height:128px}
.decision-snapshot>div:last-child{border-right:0}
.decision-score{background:var(--yellow)}.decision-score strong{display:block;font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:42px;line-height:1;margin:5px 0}.decision-score strong small{font-size:16px}.decision-score p{font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:5px 0 0;color:var(--muted)}
.decision-fact span{font-size:10px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.09em;color:var(--muted)}.decision-fact strong{display:block;font-size:17px;line-height:1.25;margin-top:10px}
.aoc-verdict{padding:30px 0 32px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink)}.aoc-verdict h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,48px);margin:8px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.045em}.aoc-verdict p{font-size:19px;line-height:1.55;max-width:850px}
.choose-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;margin:28px 0 42px;border:2px solid var(--ink)}
.choose-grid section{padding:24px;background:var(--paper2)}.choose-grid section+section{border-left:2px solid var(--ink);background:#f1eee6}.choose-grid ul{margin:15px 0 0;padding-left:19px}.choose-grid li{margin:8px 0}
.alternatives-head{margin-top:48px}.alternatives-head h2{margin:7px 0 6px!important}.alternatives-head p{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 17px}
.tool-layout{padding-top:42px}.tool-layout .content>h2{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:28px}
@media(max-width:900px){.decision-snapshot{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.decision-snapshot>div{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}}
@media(max-width:760px){.decision-snapshot{grid-template-columns:1fr}.decision-snapshot>div{min-height:0;border-right:0}.choose-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.choose-grid section+section{border-left:0;border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}}

/* Phase 1.9 — monetization readiness */
.affiliate-disclosure{display:block;max-width:260px;font-size:10px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--ink2);font-weight:700}
.tool-actions .affiliate-disclosure{flex-basis:100%}
.affiliate-toolbar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(220px,1fr) 180px auto auto;gap:9px;margin:0 0 18px}
.affiliate-toolbar input,.affiliate-toolbar select{border:1px solid var(--line)}
.affiliate-card[hidden]{display:none}
.monetization-panel{margin-bottom:20px}
@media(max-width:760px){.affiliate-toolbar{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.affiliate-toolbar input{grid-column:1/-1}}

/* Phase 2.0 — high-intent buyer guides */
.landing-hero{padding:70px 5vw 54px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper)}
.landing-hero h1{font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(42px,7vw,82px);max-width:1050px;line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.055em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:12px 0 20px}
.landing-hero>p{font-size:20px;line-height:1.5;max-width:780px;color:var(--ink2)}
.guide-intro{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr;gap:38px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.guide-answer h2{font-size:34px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:8px 0}.guide-answer p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.6}.guide-intro aside{padding:24px;background:var(--blue);border:1px solid var(--ink)}
.guide-tools{border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}.guide-tools article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:45px 52px minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:18px;align-items:center;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.guide-rank{font-size:12px;font-weight:900;color:var(--muted)}.guide-tools h3{font-size:23px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:7px 0 4px}.guide-tools p{margin:0;color:var(--muted)}
.guide-meta{display:flex;gap:15px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:10px;font-size:11px}.guide-meta span{color:var(--muted)}
.guide-path-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:10px}.guide-path-grid a{min-height:130px;padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper2);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between}.guide-path-grid strong{font-size:18px;text-transform:uppercase}.guide-path-grid span{font-size:12px}
@media(max-width:900px){.guide-path-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.guide-intro{grid-template-columns:1fr}.guide-tools article{grid-template-columns:35px 45px 1fr}.guide-tools article>.text-link{grid-column:3}}
@media(max-width:600px){.guide-path-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.guide-tools article{grid-template-columns:35px 1fr}.guide-tools article>.logo-box{display:none}.guide-tools article>div{grid-column:2}.guide-tools article>.text-link{grid-column:2}.landing-hero{padding-top:48px}}

/* Phase 2.0.1 — Buyer Guide visual continuity */
.landing-hero{
  padding:52px 5vw 42px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--paper);
}
.landing-hero h1{
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,64px);
  max-width:960px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:10px 0 16px;
}
.landing-hero>p{
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.55;
  max-width:760px;
  color:var(--muted);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.landing-hero .hero-actions{margin-top:18px}

.guide-intro{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.7fr) minmax(260px,.8fr);
  gap:18px;
  border-bottom:0;
  padding-top:34px;
  padding-bottom:34px;
}
.guide-answer{
  padding:26px;
  background:var(--paper2);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.guide-answer h2{
  font-size:30px;
  line-height:1.05;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:8px 0 12px;
}
.guide-answer p{
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink2);
  margin-bottom:0;
}
.guide-intro aside{
  padding:24px;
  background:var(--blue);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:none;
}
.guide-intro aside strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:16px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.guide-intro aside p{
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:var(--ink2);
}
.guide-intro aside a{
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:900;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--orange);
}

.guide-tools{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:14px;
  border-top:0;
}
.guide-tools article{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:14px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:22px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--paper2);
  position:relative;
}
.guide-tools article:hover{border-color:var(--ink)}
.guide-rank{display:none}
.guide-tools .logo-box{
  width:46px;
  height:46px;
  border:0;
}
.guide-tools article>div{
  min-width:0;
}
.guide-tools h3{
  font-size:22px;
  line-height:1;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:9px 0 7px;
}
.guide-tools p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.45;
  min-height:40px;
}
.guide-meta{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:110px minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:8px 12px;
  margin-top:14px;
  padding-top:12px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:10px;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.guide-meta strong{color:var(--ink)}
.guide-meta span{color:var(--muted)}
.guide-meta span:last-child{
  grid-column:1/-1;
  white-space:normal;
}
.guide-tools article>.text-link{
  grid-column:2;
  width:max-content;
  margin-top:2px;
}

.guide-paths{background:var(--paper2)}
.guide-path-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:10px;
}
.guide-path-grid a{
  min-height:0;
  padding:18px 20px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:transparent;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:center;
}
.guide-path-grid a:hover{
  background:white;
  border-color:var(--ink);
  transform:translateX(3px);
}
.guide-path-grid strong{
  font-size:16px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.guide-path-grid span{
  font-size:11px;
  color:var(--muted);
}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .guide-intro{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .guide-tools{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .guide-path-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .landing-hero{padding:42px 5vw 34px}
  .landing-hero h1{font-size:clamp(36px,11vw,50px)}
  .guide-answer,.guide-intro aside{padding:20px}
  .guide-tools article{grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;padding:18px}
  .guide-tools .logo-box{width:40px;height:40px}
  .guide-tools article>.text-link{grid-column:2}
  .guide-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .guide-meta span:last-child{grid-column:auto}
  .guide-path-grid a{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* Phase 2.2 — trust and authority layer */
.trust-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px}.trust-grid article{padding:26px;background:var(--paper2);border:1px solid var(--line)}.trust-grid h2{font-size:25px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:8px 0 12px}.trust-grid p{color:var(--ink2);line-height:1.6}
.process-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border:1px solid var(--ink)}.process-row>div{padding:22px;background:var(--paper2)}.process-row>div+div{border-left:1px solid var(--ink)}.process-row strong{font-size:11px;color:var(--orange)}.process-row h3{text-transform:uppercase;margin:8px 0}.process-row p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}
.evidence-note{margin:42px 0 10px;padding:24px;background:var(--blue);border:1px solid var(--line)}.evidence-note h2{font-size:24px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:7px 0 8px}.evidence-note p{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink2)}
@media(max-width:760px){.trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.process-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}.process-row>div+div{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--ink)}}

/* Phase 2.3.1 — admin operations discoverability */
.admin-ops{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin:0 0 20px}
.admin-ops>a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:160px;padding:22px;background:var(--paper2);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.admin-ops>a:hover{border-color:var(--ink)}
.admin-ops strong{font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:7px 0}
.admin-ops small{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.45;max-width:470px}
.admin-ops b{margin-top:auto;padding-top:15px;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase}
.indexnow-status{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border:1px solid var(--ink);margin-bottom:18px}
.indexnow-status>div{padding:20px;background:var(--paper2)}
.indexnow-status>div+div{border-left:1px solid var(--ink)}
.indexnow-status strong{display:block;font-size:18px;margin:6px 0}
.indexnow-status small{display:block;color:var(--muted);overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.status-good{color:#17662c}.status-bad{color:#a72b20}
button:disabled{opacity:.45;cursor:not-allowed}
@media(max-width:760px){.admin-ops,.indexnow-status{grid-template-columns:1fr}.indexnow-status>div+div{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--ink)}}

/* Phase 2.3.3 — content quality queue fix */
.cq-note{display:block;max-width:360px;margin-top:6px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.35}

/* Phase 2.4 — Comparison Center */
.compare-hero{max-width:980px}
.comparison-answer{background:var(--paper2);border-top:1px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink)}
.comparison-answer h2{margin:.35rem 0 .65rem}
.comparison-answer p{font-size:20px;line-height:1.55;max-width:1000px}
.comparison-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper2)}
.comparison-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:760px}
.comparison-table th,.comparison-table td{padding:18px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);text-align:left;line-height:1.4}
.comparison-table thead th{background:var(--ink);color:var(--paper);font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase}
.comparison-table tbody th{width:170px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em}
.comparison-review-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px}
.comparison-review{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:210px;padding:22px;border:1px solid var(--ink);background:var(--paper2)}
.comparison-review>span{font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-transform:uppercase}
.comparison-review>strong{margin:8px 0;font-size:13px}
.comparison-review>small{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.45}
.comparison-review>b{margin-top:auto;padding-top:18px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px}
.comparison-next{border:1px solid var(--ink);padding:24px;background:var(--yellow,#f4d95b)}
.comparison-next p{font-size:18px;max-width:850px}
@media(max-width:760px){.comparison-review-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.comparison-answer p{font-size:17px}}

/* Phase 2.5 attribution analytics */
.monetization-panel h3{margin-top:24px}
.monetization-panel .admin-grid>div{min-width:0}

/* Phase 2.6 — AI Visibility analytics */
.gap-rank{display:grid;gap:8px;margin-top:16px}
.gap-rank>div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:54px 1fr;gap:12px;align-items:center;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:11px 0}
.gap-rank strong{font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:20px}
.gap-rank span{line-height:1.35}
@media(max-width:1100px){.admin-ops{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* Phase 2.7 — subscriber lifecycle */
.alert-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:18px 0}
.message-preview{margin-top:8px}
.message-preview summary{cursor:pointer;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em}
.message-preview pre{white-space:pre-wrap;max-width:700px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:14px;font:12px/1.5 ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace}
.delivery-flow{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:20px}
.delivery-flow span{border:1px solid var(--ink);padding:10px 12px;font-size:11px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.05em}
@media(max-width:700px){.delivery-flow b{display:none}.delivery-flow{align-items:stretch;flex-direction:column}}

/* Phase 2.9 — conversion and growth */
.decision-bridge{margin:28px auto;max-width:1180px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:30px 34px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;align-items:center}
.decision-bridge h2{margin:5px 0 8px;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px)}
.decision-bridge p{max-width:760px;margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.visibility-choice-head{margin:34px 0 16px}
.visibility-route-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:stretch}
.visibility-route-grid>.panel,.visibility-route-grid>.solution-route{margin:0}
.recommended-route{outline:3px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:-3px}
.route-reason{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);padding:12px 0}
@media(max-width:800px){.decision-bridge{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}.visibility-route-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* Phase 3.0.2 — Learning editorial styling */
.learning-masthead,
.path-masthead{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.45fr) minmax(280px,.55fr);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
}
.learning-mast-copy,
.path-masthead>div{
  padding:72px max(28px,7vw) 64px;
}
.learning-masthead h1,
.path-masthead h1{
  font-size:clamp(48px,7vw,88px);
  line-height:.9;
  letter-spacing:-.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:14px 0 22px;
  max-width:980px;
}
.learning-masthead p,
.path-masthead>div>p{
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:19px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink2);
}
.learning-mast-aside,
.path-masthead aside{
  background:var(--sky);
  border-left:3px solid var(--ink);
  padding:52px 34px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
}
.learning-mast-aside strong{
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:30px;
  line-height:1;
  margin-top:14px;
}
.learning-mast-aside p,
.path-masthead aside p{
  margin:4px 0 10px;
  color:var(--ink);
  font-size:16px;
}
.learning-index{padding-top:48px}
.learning-path-list{
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.learning-path-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:90px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  gap:26px;
  align-items:center;
  padding:28px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--ink);
}
.learning-path-row:hover{
  background:var(--paper2);
}
.learning-path-row .path-number{
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:34px;
  opacity:.2;
}
.learning-path-row h2{
  margin:5px 0 8px;
  font-size:clamp(27px,3.5vw,44px);
  line-height:1;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
}
.learning-path-row p{
  max-width:850px;
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.6;
}
.learning-path-row>b{
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--orange);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.learning-directory-bridge{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:30px;
  align-items:center;
  padding:38px max(28px,7vw);
  background:var(--yellow);
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.learning-directory-bridge h2{
  margin:5px 0 8px;
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,50px);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  line-height:.95;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
}
.learning-directory-bridge p{margin:0;max-width:720px}
.path-sequence{padding-top:48px;padding-bottom:28px}
.editorial-steps{
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  max-width:1100px;
}
.editorial-steps article{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:86px 1fr;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:27px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.editorial-steps article>span{
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:32px;
  opacity:.18;
}
.editorial-steps h3{
  margin:0 0 6px;
  font-size:25px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  line-height:1.05;
}
.editorial-steps p{
  margin:0;
  max-width:800px;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.65;
}
.opportunity-intro .opportunity-strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-left:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.opportunity-strip a{
  min-height:150px;
  padding:22px;
  border-right:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper2);
  color:var(--ink);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
}
.opportunity-strip a:hover{background:var(--yellow)}
.opportunity-strip strong{
  font-size:19px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  line-height:1.05;
}
.opportunity-strip span{font-size:13px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--ink2)}
.learning-guardrails{
  max-width:980px;
  padding-top:28px;
  padding-bottom:42px;
}
.learning-guardrails h2{
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  margin:6px 0 10px;
}
.learning-guardrails p{
  max-width:850px;
  font-size:17px;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.7;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .learning-masthead,.path-masthead{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .learning-mast-aside,.path-masthead aside{border-left:0;border-top:3px solid var(--ink)}
  .learning-path-row{grid-template-columns:55px 1fr}
  .learning-path-row>b{grid-column:2;justify-self:start;margin-top:4px}
  .opportunity-intro .opportunity-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:650px){
  .learning-mast-copy,.path-masthead>div{padding:48px 24px 42px}
  .learning-masthead h1,.path-masthead h1{font-size:clamp(42px,14vw,62px)}
  .learning-directory-bridge{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;padding:30px 24px}
  .learning-path-row{grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;gap:14px;padding:23px 0}
  .learning-path-row .path-number{font-size:24px}
  .editorial-steps article{grid-template-columns:48px 1fr;gap:14px}
  .opportunity-intro .opportunity-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}


/* Phase 3.1.1 — Opportunity editorial styling */
.opportunity-intro-hero,
.opportunity-brief-hero{
  padding:68px max(28px,7vw) 58px;
  background:var(--paper);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.opportunity-intro-copy,
.opportunity-brief-hero>div{
  max-width:980px;
}
.opportunity-intro-hero h1,
.opportunity-brief-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(50px,7vw,90px);
  line-height:.88;
  letter-spacing:-.065em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:14px 0 22px;
}
.opportunity-intro-hero p,
.opportunity-brief-hero p{
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:19px;
  line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--ink2);
}
.opportunity-editorial-list{
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.opportunity-editorial-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:62px minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(260px,.8fr) auto;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:start;
  padding:28px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.opportunity-editorial-row:hover{
  background:var(--paper2);
}
.opportunity-editorial-row .op-no{
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:29px;
  opacity:.18;
  padding-top:4px;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row h3{
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);
  line-height:1;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  margin:5px 0 8px;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row .op-copy p,
.op-problem-note p{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.6;
}
.op-problem-note{
  padding-left:22px;
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
}
.opportunity-editorial-row>b{
  align-self:center;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:12px;
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--orange);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.opportunity-brief-intro{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;
  gap:48px;
  padding-top:44px;
  padding-bottom:44px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.brief-column h2{
  font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,52px);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  margin:8px 0 0;
}
.brief-lead{
  font-size:19px;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--ink2);
  max-width:600px;
  margin:9px 0 0;
}
.deliverables-section{
  padding-top:42px;
  padding-bottom:34px;
}
.deliverable-lines{
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  max-width:1050px;
}
.deliverable-lines>div{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:58px 1fr;
  gap:18px;
  padding:18px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.deliverable-lines span{
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:24px;
  opacity:.18;
}
.deliverable-lines p{
  margin:0;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:17px;
}
.op-workflow{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-left:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.op-workflow article{
  min-height:130px;
  padding:22px;
  border-right:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper2);
}
.op-workflow article span{
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:24px;
  opacity:.18;
}
.op-workflow article p{
  margin:10px 0 0;
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.5;
}
.validation-split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:22px;
  padding-top:36px;
  padding-bottom:36px;
}
.validation-good,
.validation-caution{
  padding:28px 0 0;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  background:transparent;
}
.validation-split h2{
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  line-height:1;
  margin:7px 0 12px;
}
.validation-split p{
  max-width:700px;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.opportunity-learning-bridge{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:30px;
  align-items:center;
  padding:38px max(28px,7vw);
  background:var(--sky);
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.opportunity-learning-bridge h2{
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);
  line-height:.96;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  margin:6px 0 8px;
}
.opportunity-learning-bridge p{max-width:760px;margin:0}
.opportunity-more{margin-top:16px}

@media(max-width:950px){
  .opportunity-editorial-row{grid-template-columns:50px 1fr}
  .op-problem-note{grid-column:2;border-left:0;padding-left:0;padding-top:8px}
  .opportunity-editorial-row>b{grid-column:2;justify-self:start}
  .opportunity-brief-intro{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .opportunity-intro-hero,.opportunity-brief-hero{padding:48px 24px 42px}
  .opportunity-intro-hero h1,.opportunity-brief-hero h1{font-size:clamp(42px,14vw,62px)}
  .opportunity-editorial-row{grid-template-columns:38px 1fr;gap:12px}
  .opportunity-editorial-row .op-no{font-size:22px}
  .op-workflow{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .validation-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .opportunity-learning-bridge{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:30px 24px}
}


/* Phase 3.2.2 — Admin sidebar workspace */
:root{
  --admin-sidebar:248px;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar){
  background:#f4f1e8;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) main{
  margin-left:var(--admin-sidebar);
  min-height:100vh;
  padding-bottom:60px;
}

.admin-sidebar{
  position:fixed;
  inset:0 auto 0 0;
  width:var(--admin-sidebar);
  z-index:100;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  background:#102335;
  color:#fff;
  border-right:3px solid #102335;
  overflow-y:auto;
}

.admin-sidebar-head{
  padding:22px 20px 18px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}

.admin-logo{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
}

.admin-logo-mark{
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  flex:0 0 42px;
  background:#f5c84c;
  color:#102335;
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:22px;
  border:2px solid #fff;
}

.admin-logo strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
}

.admin-logo small{
  display:block;
  margin-top:4px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  font-size:11px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
}

.admin-sidebar-nav{
  padding:14px 12px 20px;
  flex:1;
}

.admin-nav-section{
  margin-bottom:18px;
}

.admin-nav-label{
  display:block;
  padding:0 10px 7px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.44);
  font-size:10px;
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:900;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.17em;
}

.admin-sidebar-nav a{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  min-height:38px;
  padding:9px 10px;
  margin:2px 0;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:800;
  border-left:3px solid transparent;
}

.admin-sidebar-nav a:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color:#fff;
}

.admin-sidebar-nav a.active{
  background:#fff;
  color:#102335;
  border-left-color:#ef6c38;
}

.admin-nav-icon{
  width:20px;
  flex:0 0 20px;
  text-align:center;
  font-size:14px;
  opacity:.82;
}

.admin-sidebar-foot{
  padding:14px 18px 18px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}

.admin-sidebar-foot a{
  display:block;
  padding:8px 2px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:800;
}

.admin-sidebar-foot a:hover{
  color:#fff;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .pagehead{
  margin:0;
  padding:44px max(28px,4vw) 34px;
  background:#fffdf6;
  border-bottom:2px solid #102335;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .pagehead h1{
  max-width:950px;
  margin-top:8px;
  font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,64px);
  line-height:.95;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .pagehead p{
  max-width:780px;
  font-size:16px;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .section{
  padding-left:max(28px,4vw);
  padding-right:max(28px,4vw);
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .stats{
  gap:12px;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .stat{
  background:#fffdf6;
  border:2px solid #102335;
  box-shadow:none;
  border-radius:0;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .panel{
  background:#fffdf6;
  border:1px solid #cfc8b9;
  box-shadow:none;
  border-radius:0;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .panel h2{
  border-bottom:2px solid #102335;
  padding-bottom:10px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .admin-ops{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:14px;
  margin:22px 0 28px;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .admin-ops>a{
  background:#fffdf6;
  border:2px solid #102335;
  border-radius:0;
  padding:18px;
  box-shadow:none;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) .admin-ops>a:hover{
  transform:none;
  background:#f5c84c;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) table{
  background:#fffdf6;
}

body:has(.admin-sidebar) th{
  background:#102335;
  color:#fff;
}

.admin-mobile-toggle,
.admin-sidebar-backdrop{
  display:none;
}

@media(max-width:1050px){
  :root{--admin-sidebar:226px}
  body:has(.admin-sidebar) .admin-ops{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  }
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  body:has(.admin-sidebar) main{
    margin-left:0;
    padding-top:54px;
  }

  .admin-mobile-toggle{
    display:block;
    position:fixed;
    left:0;
    right:0;
    top:0;
    z-index:130;
    width:100%;
    height:54px;
    padding:0 18px;
    border:0;
    border-bottom:3px solid #102335;
    background:#fffdf6;
    color:#102335;
    text-align:left;
    font-weight:900;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
  }

  .admin-sidebar{
    width:270px;
    transform:translateX(-102%);
    transition:transform .2s ease;
    z-index:140;
  }

  .admin-menu-open .admin-sidebar{
    transform:translateX(0);
  }

  .admin-sidebar-backdrop{
    position:fixed;
    inset:0;
    z-index:135;
    background:rgba(16,35,53,.58);
  }

  .admin-menu-open .admin-sidebar-backdrop{
    display:block;
  }

  body:has(.admin-sidebar) .admin-ops{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}

@media(max-width:560px){
  body:has(.admin-sidebar) .pagehead{
    padding:34px 20px 26px;
  }

  body:has(.admin-sidebar) .section{
    padding-left:20px;
    padding-right:20px;
  }

  body:has(.admin-sidebar) .stats{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* Phase 3.3 — Opportunity Finder */
.finder-masthead{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(280px,.75fr);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
}
.finder-masthead>div{padding:64px max(28px,7vw) 58px}
.finder-masthead aside{
  padding:64px 40px 48px;
  background:var(--yellow);
  border-left:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.finder-masthead h1{
  font-size:clamp(48px,7vw,88px);
  line-height:.9;
  letter-spacing:-.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  max-width:900px;
  margin:12px 0 20px;
}
.finder-masthead p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;max-width:760px}
.finder-section{padding-top:30px}
.finder-form{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto}
.finder-question{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:70px 1fr;
  gap:20px;
  padding:34px 0;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink);
}
.finder-question:first-child{border-top:3px solid var(--ink)}
.finder-number{
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:30px;
  opacity:.2;
  padding-top:4px;
}
.finder-question h2{
  font-size:clamp(27px,3.5vw,44px);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  margin:8px 0 20px;
}
.finder-options{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:8px;
}
.finder-options.compact{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.finder-options label{display:block;cursor:pointer}
.finder-options input{position:absolute;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.finder-options span{
  display:block;
  min-height:58px;
  padding:16px;
  background:var(--paper2);
  border:2px solid var(--line);
  font-weight:800;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.finder-options label:hover span{border-color:var(--ink)}
.finder-options input:checked+span{
  border-color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--yellow);
  box-shadow:inset 6px 0 0 var(--orange);
}
.finder-submit{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:24px;
  padding:30px 0 12px;
}
.finder-submit p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;max-width:440px}
.finder-result-list{border-top:3px solid var(--ink)}
.finder-result{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:62px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
  gap:24px;
  align-items:center;
  padding:28px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.finder-result.top{background:var(--paper2)}
.finder-result-rank{
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:30px;
  opacity:.2;
  padding-left:8px;
}
.finder-result h3{
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,44px);
  line-height:1;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  margin:6px 0 10px;
}
.finder-result p{max-width:760px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted)}
.finder-result-problem{font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;max-width:760px}
.finder-result-action{padding-right:8px}
.finder-next{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:end;
  gap:32px;
  margin-top:38px;
  padding:30px 0;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.finder-next h2{
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px);
  line-height:1;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  margin:7px 0 8px;
}
.finder-next p{max-width:720px;margin:0}
.finder-next>div:last-child{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .finder-masthead{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .finder-masthead aside{border-left:0;border-top:3px solid var(--ink);padding:30px max(28px,7vw)}
  .finder-options,.finder-options.compact{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .finder-result{grid-template-columns:52px 1fr}
  .finder-result-action{grid-column:2}
  .finder-next{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
}
@media(max-width:620px){
  .finder-masthead>div{padding:46px 22px 38px}
  .finder-masthead h1{font-size:clamp(42px,14vw,60px)}
  .finder-question{grid-template-columns:38px 1fr;gap:10px}
  .finder-number{font-size:22px}
  .finder-options,.finder-options.compact{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .finder-submit{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
  .finder-result{grid-template-columns:36px 1fr;gap:10px}
}


/* Phase 3.3.2 — Explore menu alignment fix */
.public-nav{
  position:relative;
  overflow:visible;
}

.public-nav>nav{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:2px;
  overflow:visible;
}

.public-nav>nav>a,
.public-nav-more>summary{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:42px;
  padding:0 9px;
  white-space:nowrap;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:900;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.025em;
  color:var(--ink);
  text-decoration:none;
}

.public-nav-more{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
}

.public-nav-more>summary{
  list-style:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  user-select:none;
}

.public-nav-more>summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}

.public-nav-more>summary:after{
  content:"▾";
  margin-left:6px;
  font-size:9px;
  line-height:1;
  color:var(--orange);
}

.public-nav-more[open]>summary{
  background:var(--paper2);
}

.public-nav-more[open]>summary:after{
  content:"▴";
}

.public-nav-dropdown{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:120;
  top:calc(100% + 2px);
  right:0;
  width:286px;
  padding:4px 0;
  margin:0;
  background:var(--paper);
  border:2px solid var(--ink);
  box-shadow:4px 4px 0 rgba(16,35,53,.12);
}

.public-nav-dropdown>a{
  display:block;
  padding:9px 12px;
  border:0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--ink);
  text-decoration:none;
  text-transform:none;
  letter-spacing:0;
  line-height:1.25;
}

.public-nav-dropdown>a:last-child{
  border-bottom:0;
}

.public-nav-dropdown>a:hover{
  background:var(--paper2);
}

.public-nav-dropdown strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.2;
  font-weight:900;
}

.public-nav-dropdown small{
  display:block;
  margin-top:2px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:10.5px;
  line-height:1.3;
  font-weight:600;
}

.public-nav-dropdown-rule{
  display:block;
  height:0;
  margin:3px 0;
  border-top:2px solid var(--ink);
}

.public-nav-dropdown>a.compact{
  padding:8px 12px;
  font-size:11px;
  line-height:1.2;
  font-weight:800;
}

@media(max-width:1080px){
  .public-nav>nav>a,
  .public-nav-more>summary{
    padding-left:7px;
    padding-right:7px;
    font-size:11px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:850px){
  .public-nav>nav{
    overflow:visible;
  }

  .public-nav-more{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
  }

  .public-nav-more>summary{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:space-between;
    min-height:44px;
    padding:0;
  }

  .public-nav-dropdown{
    position:static;
    width:100%;
    margin:0 0 8px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-left:3px solid var(--ink);
    box-shadow:none;
    background:var(--paper2);
  }

  .public-nav-dropdown>a{
    padding:10px 12px;
  }

  .public-nav-dropdown-rule{
    border-top-width:1px;
  }
}

/* Phase 3.4 — Decision Graph */
.tool-decision-map{
  margin:34px 0;
  padding:26px 0 0;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.decision-map-head h2{margin:7px 0 8px;font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,42px);line-height:1}
.decision-map-head p{max-width:760px;color:var(--muted)}
.decision-map-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  margin-top:22px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.decision-map-grid>div{
  padding:20px 18px 22px 0;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
}
.decision-map-grid>div+div{padding-left:18px}
.decision-map-grid>div:last-child{border-right:0}
.decision-map-grid a{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;
  padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  font-weight:800;text-decoration:none;
}
.decision-map-grid a b{color:var(--orange)}
.op-decision-links{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.op-decision-links>a{
  min-height:150px;padding:22px;text-decoration:none;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper);
}
.op-decision-links>a:last-child{border-right:0}
.op-decision-links>a:hover{background:var(--yellow)}
.op-decision-links strong{display:block;margin:8px 0 22px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.15}
.op-decision-links b{font-size:12px}
.path-opportunity-links{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.path-opportunity-links>a{
  padding:22px;text-decoration:none;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.path-opportunity-links>a:last-child{border-right:0}
.path-opportunity-links>a:hover{background:var(--paper2)}
.path-opportunity-links strong{display:block;font-size:20px;margin:7px 0 8px}
.path-opportunity-links p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted)}
.path-opportunity-links b{font-size:12px}
.comparison-context{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:38px;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.comparison-context h2,.guide-context-bridge h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);line-height:1;margin:8px 0}
.comparison-context-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
.comparison-context-links a{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;
  min-height:125px;padding:18px;border:2px solid var(--ink);text-decoration:none;
}
.comparison-context-links a+a{border-left:0}
.comparison-context-links a:hover{background:var(--yellow)}
.comparison-context-links strong{font-size:17px}
.comparison-context-links span{font-size:12px;font-weight:800}
.guide-context-bridge{
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.guide-context-bridge p{max-width:760px}
@media(max-width:800px){
  .decision-map-grid,.op-decision-links,.path-opportunity-links{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .decision-map-grid>div,.decision-map-grid>div+div{padding:16px 0;border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .op-decision-links>a,.path-opportunity-links>a{border-right:0}
  .comparison-context{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .comparison-context-links{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .comparison-context-links a+a{border-left:2px solid var(--ink);border-top:0}
}

/* Phase 3.4.1 — Submit Tool CTA contrast fix */
.public-nav .nav-cta,
.public-nav>nav>a.nav-cta{
  background:var(--orange) !important;
  color:#ffffff !important;
  border:2px solid var(--ink) !important;
  text-shadow:none !important;
}
.public-nav .nav-cta:visited,
.public-nav .nav-cta:hover,
.public-nav .nav-cta:focus{
  color:#ffffff !important;
}
.public-nav .nav-cta:hover,
.public-nav .nav-cta:focus{
  background:var(--ink) !important;
}

/* Phase 3.5 — Homepage decision architecture */
.home-start-here{
  padding-top:56px;
  padding-bottom:46px;
}
.home-decision-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
}
.home-decision-grid>a{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:52px 1fr;
  grid-template-rows:auto auto;
  gap:0 16px;
  min-height:210px;
  padding:26px 24px;
  color:var(--ink);
  text-decoration:none;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--paper);
}
.home-decision-grid>a:hover{
  background:var(--paper2);
}
.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(1):hover,
.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(4):hover{
  background:var(--yellow);
}
.home-decision-grid .decision-no{
  grid-row:1 / 3;
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:30px;
  line-height:1;
  opacity:.18;
}
.home-decision-grid strong{
  display:block;
  margin:7px 0 9px;
  font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,37px);
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.home-decision-grid p{
  max-width:560px;
  margin:0;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.55;
}
.home-decision-grid>a>b{
  grid-column:2;
  align-self:end;
  margin-top:20px;
  font-size:12px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}
.home-start-secondary{
  display:flex;
  gap:22px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:18px 0 0;
}
.home-start-secondary a{
  color:var(--ink);
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:900;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--orange);
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .home-decision-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .home-decision-grid>a{
    min-height:0;
  }
}

/* Phase 3.7 — Opportunity Validation Toolkit */
.validation37-hero{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.55fr) minmax(260px,.45fr);
  gap:36px;
  padding:64px 0 46px;
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.validation37-hero h1{
  margin:8px 0 16px;
  max-width:880px;
  font-size:clamp(48px,7vw,92px);
  line-height:.88;
  letter-spacing:-.055em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.validation37-hero>div>p{
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.validation37-hero aside{
  align-self:end;
  padding:22px;
  border:2px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--yellow);
}
.validation37-hero aside strong{
  display:block;
  margin:9px 0;
  font-size:24px;
  line-height:1.05;
}
.validation37-thesis{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;
  gap:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.validation37-thesis>div{
  padding:28px 28px 28px 0;
}
.validation37-thesis>div+div{
  padding-left:28px;
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
}
.validation37-thesis h2{
  margin:8px 0 10px;
  font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,52px);
  line-height:.98;
}
.validation37-thesis h3{
  margin:8px 0 0;
  font-size:24px;
  line-height:1.15;
}
.validation37-sheet{
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.validation37-field{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:260px 1fr;
  gap:24px;
  padding:24px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.validation37-field label{
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.validation37-field>p{
  grid-column:2;
  margin:-6px 0 2px;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.5;
}
.validation37-field textarea{
  grid-column:2;
  width:100%;
  min-height:112px;
  padding:14px;
  border:2px solid var(--ink);
  background:#fff;
  font:inherit;
  resize:vertical;
}
.validation37-interviews{
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.validation37-questions{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.validation37-questions>div{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:58px 1fr;
  padding:16px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.validation37-questions span{
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:900;
  opacity:.45;
}
.validation37-questions p{
  margin:0;
  font-size:17px;
  font-weight:800;
}
.validation37-outreach{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 230px;
  gap:40px;
  align-items:end;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.validation37-outreach h2{
  margin:8px 0;
  font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,56px);
  line-height:.95;
}
.validation37-counter{
  padding:20px;
  border:2px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper2);
}
.validation37-counter span,
.validation37-counter small{
  display:block;
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.validation37-counter strong{
  display:block;
  margin:4px 0;
  font-size:54px;
  line-height:1;
}
.validation37-score{
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.validation37-criteria{
  display:grid;
  gap:0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.validation37-criteria label{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  padding:16px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  font-weight:800;
}
.validation37-criteria input{
  width:20px;
  height:20px;
  margin-top:1px;
}
.validation37-decision{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  margin-top:28px;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
}
.validation37-decision>div{
  padding:22px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.validation37-decision>div:last-child{border-right:0}
.validation37-decision>div:first-child{background:var(--paper2)}
.validation37-decision>div:nth-child(2){background:var(--yellow)}
.opportunity-validation-bridge{
  display:flex;
  align-items:end;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:30px;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.opportunity-validation-bridge>div{max-width:780px}
.opportunity-validation-bridge h2{
  margin:8px 0;
  font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,54px);
  line-height:.96;
}
.finder-validate-link{
  display:block;
  margin-top:8px;
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:900;
  text-align:center;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:underline;
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .validation37-hero,
  .validation37-thesis,
  .validation37-outreach{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .validation37-field{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .validation37-field>p,
  .validation37-field textarea{
    grid-column:1;
  }
  .validation37-thesis>div+div{
    padding-left:0;
    border-left:0;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .validation37-decision{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .validation37-decision>div{
    border-right:0;
  }
  .opportunity-validation-bridge{
    display:block;
  }
  .opportunity-validation-bridge .btn{
    margin-top:16px;
  }
}
@media print{
  .nav,.public-nav,footer,.validation37-hero .hero-actions,.validation-print,.decision-bridge,.opportunity-validation-bridge{display:none!important}
  body{background:#fff!important}
  .validation37-hero{padding-top:0}
  .validation37-field textarea{min-height:90px}
}

/* Phase 3.7.1 — Validation transition refinement */
.validation37-thesis{
  position:relative;
  margin-top:8px;
  background:var(--paper2);
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:0;
}

.validation37-thesis-main,
.validation37-thesis-pilot{
  min-height:240px;
}

.validation37-thesis-main{
  padding:34px 38px 34px 0!important;
}

.validation37-thesis-pilot{
  position:relative;
  padding:34px 0 34px 38px!important;
  background:var(--yellow);
  border-left:3px solid var(--ink)!important;
}

.validation37-thesis-pilot:before{
  content:"TEST";
  position:absolute;
  right:18px;
  top:10px;
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:46px;
  line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.05em;
  opacity:.08;
}

.validation37-thesis-main h2{
  max-width:700px;
  margin-top:10px;
  font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,64px);
  line-height:.92;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
}

.validation37-thesis-main p{
  max-width:760px;
  margin-top:18px;
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.validation37-thesis-pilot h3{
  max-width:520px;
  margin:10px 0 14px;
  font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,38px);
  line-height:1.05;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;
}

.validation37-thesis-pilot p{
  max-width:520px;
  margin:0;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.55;
}

.validation37-handoff{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 56px 1fr 56px 1fr;
  align-items:stretch;
  margin:0;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
}

.validation37-handoff-step{
  padding:20px 18px 22px;
}

.validation37-handoff-step span{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:26px;
  line-height:1;
  opacity:.18;
}

.validation37-handoff-step strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:6px;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.15;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.validation37-handoff-step small{
  display:block;
  max-width:260px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:12px;
  line-height:1.45;
}

.validation37-handoff-arrow{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-left:1px solid var(--line);
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:26px;
  font-weight:900;
  color:var(--orange);
}

.validation37-sheet{
  margin-top:46px;
}

.validation37-sheet>.section-head{
  padding-bottom:18px;
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
}

.validation37-sheet>.section-head h2{
  margin:8px 0 6px;
  font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,56px);
  line-height:.95;
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .validation37-thesis-main,
  .validation37-thesis-pilot{
    min-height:0;
  }

  .validation37-thesis-main{
    padding:28px 0!important;
  }

  .validation37-thesis-pilot{
    padding:28px 20px!important;
    border-left:0!important;
    border-top:3px solid var(--ink)!important;
  }

  .validation37-handoff{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .validation37-handoff-arrow{
    min-height:34px;
    border-left:0;
    border-right:0;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    transform:rotate(90deg);
  }

  .validation37-handoff-step small{
    max-width:none;
  }
}

/* Phase 3.7.2 — Customer Conversations transition */
.validation37-conversation-handoff{
  margin-top:0;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper2);
}

.conversation-rule{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:230px 1fr;
  column-gap:28px;
  padding:30px 0;
}

.conversation-rule .kicker{
  grid-row:1 / 3;
}

.conversation-rule h2{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  max-width:800px;
  font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,54px);
  line-height:.94;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
}

.conversation-rule p{
  margin:0;
  max-width:780px;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.conversation-signals{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}

.conversation-signals>div{
  min-height:150px;
  padding:20px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
}

.conversation-signals>div:last-child{border-right:0}
.conversation-signals>div:nth-child(1){background:var(--paper)}
.conversation-signals>div:nth-child(2){background:var(--paper2)}
.conversation-signals>div:nth-child(3){background:var(--yellow)}

.conversation-signals span{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  font-size:10px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.05em;
}

.conversation-signals strong{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:7px;
  font-size:20px;
  line-height:1.1;
}

.conversation-signals small{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:12px;
}

.validation37-outreach{
  margin-top:42px;
  padding-top:32px;
  padding-bottom:32px;
  background:var(--paper);
}

.validation37-outreach-copy p{
  max-width:760px;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.field-test-rule{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;
  gap:12px;
  max-width:760px;
  margin-top:20px;
  padding-top:16px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.45;
}

.field-test-rule strong{
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.field-test-rule span{
  color:var(--muted);
}

.validation37-evidence-strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
}

.validation37-evidence-strip>div{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:42px 1fr;
  padding:20px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
}

.validation37-evidence-strip>div:last-child{border-right:0}

.validation37-evidence-strip span{
  grid-row:1 / 3;
  font-family:"Arial Black","Franklin Gothic Heavy",Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size:22px;
  opacity:.18;
}

.validation37-evidence-strip strong{
  font-size:14px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.validation37-evidence-strip small{
  margin-top:5px;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:11px;
  line-height:1.4;
}

.validation37-score{
  margin-top:46px;
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .conversation-rule{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .conversation-rule .kicker{
    grid-row:auto;
    margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .conversation-signals,
  .validation37-evidence-strip{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .conversation-signals>div,
  .validation37-evidence-strip>div{
    border-right:0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .field-test-rule{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}

/* Phase 3.8 — Opportunity Action Plans */
.action38-hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr .5fr;gap:42px;padding:64px 0 46px;border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink)}
.action38-hero h1{margin:8px 0 16px;max-width:900px;font-size:clamp(50px,7vw,94px);line-height:.87;letter-spacing:-.055em;text-transform:uppercase}
.action38-hero>div>p{max-width:760px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.55}
.action38-hero aside{align-self:end;padding:24px;border:2px solid var(--ink);background:var(--yellow)}
.action38-hero aside strong{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-size:22px;line-height:1.15}
.action38-sequence{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 42px 1fr 42px 1fr 42px 1fr;border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink)}
.action38-sequence>div{padding:20px 12px}.action38-sequence i{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-left:1px solid var(--line);border-right:1px solid var(--line);font-style:normal;color:var(--orange);font-weight:900}
.action38-sequence b{display:block;font-size:11px;opacity:.4}.action38-sequence strong{display:block;margin:4px 0;font-size:18px}.action38-sequence span{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted)}
.action38-plan{border-top:3px solid var(--ink)}
.action38-stage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:72px 220px 1fr;border-top:1px solid var(--line);min-height:220px}
.action38-stage-no{padding:24px 0;font-family:"Arial Black",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:30px;opacity:.15}
.action38-stage-title{padding:24px 22px;border-left:1px solid var(--line);border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.action38-stage-title h3{margin:8px 0;font-size:30px;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase}
.action38-stage-copy{padding:24px}.action38-stage-copy>p{max-width:760px;margin-top:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6}
.action38-checks{margin-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.action38-checks label{display:flex;gap:10px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:13px;font-weight:800}.action38-checks input{width:18px;height:18px}
.action38-resources{border-top:3px solid var(--ink)}.action38-resource-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.action38-resource-links a{min-height:150px;padding:22px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);text-decoration:none}.action38-resource-links a:last-child{border-right:0}.action38-resource-links a:hover{background:var(--paper2)}
.action38-resource-links strong{display:block;margin:8px 0 22px;font-size:20px}.action38-resource-links b{font-size:12px}
.action38-final{display:flex;align-items:end;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;margin-top:44px;padding:34px 0;border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);background:var(--yellow)}
.action38-final>div{max-width:800px}.action38-final h2{margin:8px 0;font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,62px);line-height:.92}.validation-next-actions,.opportunity-action-buttons{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
@media(max-width:800px){.action38-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr}.action38-sequence{grid-template-columns:1fr}.action38-sequence i{min-height:28px;transform:rotate(90deg);border:0}.action38-stage{grid-template-columns:52px 1fr}.action38-stage-title{border-right:0}.action38-stage-copy{grid-column:1/3;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.action38-resource-links{grid-template-columns:1fr}.action38-resource-links a{border-right:0}.action38-final{display:block;padding:28px 18px}.action38-final .btn{margin-top:15px}}
@media print{.public-nav,footer,.action38-hero .hero-actions,.action38-resources,.action38-final,.action38-plan .section-head button{display:none!important}.action38-stage{break-inside:avoid}}

/* Phase 3.9 — Contextual Conversion Layer */
.conversion39{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(320px,.85fr);
  gap:42px;
  align-items:end;
  margin:48px 0;
  padding:32px 0;
  border-top:3px solid var(--ink);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper2);
}
.conversion39-copy h2{
  margin:8px 0 10px;
  max-width:720px;
  font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,56px);
  line-height:.94;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
}
.conversion39-copy p{
  max-width:700px;
  margin:0;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.conversion39-form{
  padding:22px;
  border:2px solid var(--ink);
  background:var(--yellow);
}
.conversion39-form label span{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:7px;
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:900;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.conversion39-form input[type=email]{
  width:100%;
  min-height:48px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  padding:10px 12px;
  border:2px solid var(--ink);
  background:#fff;
  font:inherit;
}
.conversion39-form .btn{
  width:100%;
}
.conversion39-form small{
  display:block;
  margin-top:9px;
  font-size:10px;
  line-height:1.4;
}
@media(max-width:800px){
  .conversion39{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:20px;
    padding:26px 0;
  }
}
@media print{
  .conversion39{display:none!important}
}

/* Phase 4.0 — Decision Funnel admin */
.decision40-funnel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(0,1fr));border-top:2px solid var(--ink);border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink)}
.decision40-funnel>div{padding:18px 12px;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.decision40-funnel>div:last-child{border-right:0}
.decision40-funnel span,.decision40-funnel small{display:block}.decision40-funnel span{font-size:11px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase}.decision40-funnel strong{display:block;margin:8px 0;font-size:30px}.decision40-funnel small{font-size:10px;color:var(--muted)}
.decision40-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}
.decision40-list>div{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:12px;padding:9px 0 13px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden}.decision40-list span,.decision40-list b{position:relative;z-index:2;font-size:12px}.decision40-list i{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:3px;height:3px;background:var(--orange)}
@media(max-width:900px){.decision40-funnel{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.decision40-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Phase 4.1 — SEO/GEO editorial breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs41{margin:18px 0 0;padding:0 0 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.breadcrumbs41 ol{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;align-items:center;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.breadcrumbs41 li{display:flex;gap:6px;align-items:center;font-size:10px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}
.breadcrumbs41 a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none}.breadcrumbs41 a:hover{color:var(--orange)}.breadcrumbs41 li>span[aria-hidden]{opacity:.35}.breadcrumbs41 [aria-current=page]{color:var(--ink)}

/* AOC v1.0.1 — Editorial polish / reduced high-contrast feel
   Goal: keep the human/editorial identity while removing the oversized,
   heavy-border, Windows-high-contrast appearance. */

:root{
  --aoc-border-soft: rgba(18,32,51,.20);
  --aoc-border-mid: rgba(18,32,51,.34);
  --aoc-shadow-soft: 0 8px 24px rgba(18,32,51,.08);
}

/* Global rhythm */
body{
  line-height:1.55;
}
main{
  overflow:hidden;
}
.section,
.pagehead,
.editorial-hero,
.learning-masthead,
.opportunity-brief-hero,
.action38-hero,
.action38-plan,
.action38-resources{
  padding-left:clamp(18px,3vw,36px);
  padding-right:clamp(18px,3vw,36px);
}

/* Typography: still bold, but less poster-like */
.editorial-hero h1,
.learning-masthead h1,
.opportunity-brief-hero h1,
.action38-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(42px,5.8vw,76px) !important;
  line-height:.96 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.038em !important;
}
.pagehead h1{
  font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,66px) !important;
  line-height:.98 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.035em !important;
}
.section h2,
.action38-final h2,
.conversion39-copy h2{
  letter-spacing:-.028em !important;
}
.kicker,
.eyebrow{
  letter-spacing:.08em !important;
}

/* Navigation: lighter and more contemporary */
.public-nav{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--aoc-border-mid) !important;
  box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(18,32,51,.035);
}
.public-nav nav>a,
.public-nav summary{
  font-size:11px !important;
  letter-spacing:.045em !important;
  min-height:40px !important;
}
.public-nav-dropdown{
  border:1px solid var(--aoc-border-mid) !important;
  box-shadow:var(--aoc-shadow-soft) !important;
}
.public-nav-dropdown a{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
}

/* Borders: reduce the 'outlined every block' look */
.section,
.action38-plan,
.action38-resources,
.action38-final,
.conversion39,
.validation37-handoff,
.validation37-conversation-handoff{
  border-top-width:1px !important;
  border-bottom-width:1px !important;
}
.action38-hero,
.action38-sequence{
  border-bottom-width:1px !important;
}
.action38-stage{
  border-top-color:var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
}
.action38-stage-title{
  border-left-color:var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
  border-right-color:var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
}
.action38-checks{
  border-top-color:var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
}
.action38-checks label{
  border-bottom-color:var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
}
.action38-resource-links{
  border-top-color:var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
}
.action38-resource-links a{
  border-right-color:var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
  border-bottom-color:var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
}

/* Keep calls-to-action strong, but not outlined like system controls */
.btn{
  border-width:1px !important;
  box-shadow:none !important;
  font-weight:800 !important;
}
.btn:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}
.btn.ghost,
.btn.light{
  background:transparent;
}

/* Cards/panels: less boxy, more editorial */
.panel,
.tool-card,
.result-card,
.compare-card,
.guide-card,
.opportunity-row,
.learning-row,
.admin-panel{
  border-width:1px !important;
  border-color:var(--aoc-border-mid) !important;
  box-shadow:none !important;
}
.tool-card:hover,
.result-card:hover,
.compare-card:hover,
.guide-card:hover{
  box-shadow:var(--aoc-shadow-soft) !important;
}

/* Warm backgrounds should read as accents, not accessibility panels */
.action38-hero aside,
.conversion39-form,
.action38-final,
.validation37-thesis-pilot{
  border-width:1px !important;
  background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--yellow) 72%, white 28%) !important;
}

/* Opportunity / learning rows: add breathing room and reduce hard dividers */
.opportunity-row,
.learning-row{
  padding-top:26px !important;
  padding-bottom:26px !important;
}
.opportunity-row + .opportunity-row,
.learning-row + .learning-row{
  border-top:1px solid var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
}

/* Breadcrumbs: quieter */
.breadcrumbs41{
  border-bottom:0 !important;
  margin-top:14px !important;
  padding-bottom:4px !important;
}
.breadcrumbs41 li{
  font-size:9px !important;
  letter-spacing:.06em !important;
}

/* Conversion block: remove 'form appliance' feel */
.conversion39{
  gap:30px !important;
  background:transparent !important;
}
.conversion39-form{
  box-shadow:var(--aoc-shadow-soft);
}
.conversion39-form input[type=email]{
  border-width:1px !important;
}

/* Tables: cleaner business-publishing feel */
table{
  border-collapse:collapse;
}
table th,
table td{
  border-color:var(--aoc-border-soft) !important;
}
table thead th{
  background:rgba(18,32,51,.035) !important;
}

/* Footer */
footer{
  border-top:1px solid var(--aoc-border-mid) !important;
}

/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:800px){
  .editorial-hero h1,
  .learning-masthead h1,
  .opportunity-brief-hero h1,
  .action38-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(38px,12vw,58px) !important;
  }
  .section,
  .pagehead,
  .editorial-hero,
  .learning-masthead,
  .opportunity-brief-hero,
  .action38-hero,
  .action38-plan,
  .action38-resources{
    padding-left:18px;
    padding-right:18px;
  }
}

/* AOC v1.0.2 — Mobile hamburger navigation */
.mobile-nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  width:44px;
  height:44px;
  padding:10px;
  margin-left:auto;
  background:transparent;
  border:1px solid var(--aoc-border-mid, rgba(18,32,51,.34));
  border-radius:0;
  cursor:pointer;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:5px;
}
.mobile-nav-toggle span{
  display:block;
  width:20px;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--ink);
  transition:transform .18s ease, opacity .18s ease;
}
.public-nav.mobile-nav-open .mobile-nav-toggle span:nth-child(1){
  transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.public-nav.mobile-nav-open .mobile-nav-toggle span:nth-child(2){
  opacity:0;
}
.public-nav.mobile-nav-open .mobile-nav-toggle span:nth-child(3){
  transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media(max-width:850px){
  .public-nav{
    display:grid !important;
    grid-template-columns:1fr auto;
    align-items:center;
    position:relative;
    padding:10px 16px !important;
  }

  .public-nav .brand{
    min-width:0;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle{
    display:flex;
  }

  .public-nav>nav{
    display:none !important;
    grid-column:1 / -1;
    width:100%;
    margin-top:10px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--aoc-border-soft, rgba(18,32,51,.20));
    padding-top:8px;
  }

  .public-nav.mobile-nav-open>nav{
    display:flex !important;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
    gap:0;
  }

  .public-nav>nav>a,
  .public-nav>nav>details>summary{
    width:100%;
    min-height:48px !important;
    display:flex !important;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    padding:12px 4px !important;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--aoc-border-soft, rgba(18,32,51,.20));
    font-size:12px !important;
    text-align:left;
  }

  .public-nav>nav>a.nav-cta{
    margin-top:10px;
    padding:12px 14px !important;
    justify-content:center;
    border-bottom:0 !important;
  }

  .public-nav-more{
    width:100%;
  }

  .public-nav-more>summary{
    list-style:none;
  }

  .public-nav-more>summary::-webkit-details-marker{
    display:none;
  }

  .public-nav-more>summary::after{
    content:"▾";
    font-size:12px;
    margin-left:auto;
  }

  .public-nav-more[open]>summary::after{
    content:"▴";
  }

  .public-nav-dropdown{
    position:static !important;
    width:100% !important;
    min-width:0 !important;
    margin:0 !important;
    border:0 !important;
    border-left:2px solid var(--orange) !important;
    box-shadow:none !important;
    background:var(--paper2, #fffaf1) !important;
  }

  .public-nav-dropdown a{
    min-height:0 !important;
    padding:12px 14px !important;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--aoc-border-soft, rgba(18,32,51,.20)) !important;
  }

  body:has(.public-nav.mobile-nav-open){
    overflow:hidden;
  }
}

@media(max-width:480px){
  .public-nav{
    padding-left:12px !important;
    padding-right:12px !important;
  }
  .public-nav .brand span:last-child small{
    font-size:9px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   AOC v1.0.3 — Soft Geometry / Organic Editorial Refresh
   ========================================================= */
:root{--aoc-radius-xs:10px;--aoc-radius-sm:14px;--aoc-radius-md:18px;--aoc-radius-lg:24px;--aoc-radius-xl:32px;--aoc-radius-pill:999px;--aoc-soft-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(16,35,53,.09);--aoc-lift-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(16,35,53,.14)}
.btn,.nav-cta,.public-nav .nav-cta,.pill,.featured,.badge,.trust span,.chips span,.home-start-secondary a{border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-pill)!important}
.btn{border-width:1.5px!important;box-shadow:none}.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)!important;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(16,35,53,.14)!important}
input,select,textarea{border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-sm)!important;border-width:1px!important}.logo-box,.logo-box.large{border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-md)!important}
.public-nav,.nav{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(16,35,53,.22)!important;box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(16,35,53,.055)}
.brandmark{border-width:2px!important;border-radius:16px!important;transform:rotate(-1deg);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(255,90,54,.16)}.mobile-nav-toggle{border-radius:14px!important}
.editorial-hero{min-height:0!important;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(330px,.8fr);gap:22px;padding:30px max(24px,4vw) 36px!important;border-bottom:0!important;background:radial-gradient(circle at 82% 15%,rgba(142,214,232,.28),transparent 26%),radial-gradient(circle at 18% 82%,rgba(243,211,74,.17),transparent 26%),var(--paper)}
.hero-copy{padding:62px max(30px,4vw)!important;border:1px solid rgba(16,35,53,.18);border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-xl);background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--paper2),rgba(255,253,248,.70));box-shadow:var(--aoc-soft-shadow)}
.hero-search-card{border:1px solid rgba(16,35,53,.20)!important;border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-xl);padding:52px 36px!important;box-shadow:var(--aoc-soft-shadow);overflow:hidden;position:relative}.hero-search-card:before{content:"";position:absolute;width:190px;height:190px;border-radius:50%;right:-70px;top:-70px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.28);pointer-events:none}
.hero-search{border-width:1.5px!important;border-radius:18px!important;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(16,35,53,.12)!important}.hero-search input{border-radius:0!important}.hero-search button{border-left:1px solid var(--ink)!important;border-radius:0!important}.trust span{border-width:1px!important}
.home-decision-grid{gap:16px!important;border:0!important}.home-decision-grid>a{border:1px solid rgba(16,35,53,.18)!important;border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-lg);background:var(--paper2)!important;box-shadow:0 7px 22px rgba(16,35,53,.055);transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,background .18s ease,border-color .18s ease}.home-decision-grid>a:hover,.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(1):hover,.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(4):hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(255,90,54,.48)!important;box-shadow:var(--aoc-lift-shadow)}.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(1):hover,.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(4):hover{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff9d8,var(--paper2))!important}.home-decision-grid .decision-no{display:grid;place-items:center;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(16,35,53,.07);font-size:18px!important;opacity:.72!important}
.cat-grid{gap:14px!important;border:0!important}.cat-card{border:1px solid rgba(16,35,53,.18)!important;border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-lg);box-shadow:0 7px 22px rgba(16,35,53,.055)}.cat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)!important;box-shadow:var(--aoc-lift-shadow)}
.listing-card,.panel,.stat,.filters,.recommend-form,.proscons>div,.editor-card,.editorial-pick,.guide-path-grid a,.guide-path-grid>article,.choice-row>a,.gap-grid>a{border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-lg)!important;border-width:1px!important;box-shadow:var(--aoc-soft-shadow)}.listing-card:hover,.editorial-pick:hover,.guide-path-grid a:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)!important;box-shadow:var(--aoc-lift-shadow)!important}
.pagehead,.landing-hero{margin:24px max(18px,3vw) 0;border:1px solid rgba(16,35,53,.16)!important;border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-xl);background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--paper2),rgba(255,253,248,.72))!important;box-shadow:var(--aoc-soft-shadow)}.tool-hero{margin:24px max(18px,3vw) 0;border:1px solid rgba(16,35,53,.18)!important;border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-xl);box-shadow:var(--aoc-soft-shadow);overflow:hidden}
.cta-band,.visibility-band{margin:30px max(18px,3vw)!important;border:0!important;border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-xl)!important;box-shadow:var(--aoc-soft-shadow);overflow:hidden;position:relative}.cta-band:after,.visibility-band:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:220px;height:220px;right:-70px;top:-95px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);pointer-events:none}
.guide-path-grid{gap:14px!important}.guide-path-grid a{border-color:rgba(16,35,53,.18)!important}.guide-path-grid a:hover{border-color:rgba(255,90,54,.48)!important}.section.dark,.editorial-picks{border-top:0!important;border-bottom:0!important}.featured-editorial{gap:14px!important}.filters,.recommend-form{overflow:hidden}.empty{border-width:1px!important;border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-lg);background:rgba(255,253,248,.58)}table{border-radius:var(--aoc-radius-md);overflow:hidden}footer{border-top:0!important;margin-top:30px;border-radius:32px 32px 0 0}
@media(max-width:850px){.public-nav>nav{border-radius:0 0 20px 20px}.public-nav-dropdown{border-left-width:2px!important;border-radius:0 0 14px 14px!important}}
@media(max-width:760px){.editorial-hero{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;padding:18px!important;gap:14px}.hero-copy,.hero-search-card{padding:38px 22px!important;border-radius:24px}.hero-search-card{border-top:1px solid rgba(16,35,53,.20)!important}.hero-search{border-radius:16px!important}.hero-search button{border-left:0!important;border-top:1px solid var(--ink)!important}.home-decision-grid{gap:12px!important}.home-decision-grid>a{border-radius:20px!important}.pagehead,.landing-hero,.tool-hero{margin:14px 12px 0!important;border-radius:22px!important}.cta-band,.visibility-band{margin:20px 12px!important;border-radius:22px!important}.cat-grid{gap:12px!important}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.btn,.cat-card,.listing-card,.editorial-pick,.guide-path-grid a,.home-decision-grid>a{transition:none!important}}


/* =========================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.1.0 — MATCHING MAIN-SITE IMPLEMENTATION
   White / cream + blue / orange visual system
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --paper:#f8fbff;
  --paper2:#ffffff;
  --ink:#071a3b;
  --ink2:#314968;
  --muted:#61728a;
  --orange:#ff7600;
  --orange2:#e95f00;
  --sky:#dff2ff;
  --yellow:#fff0cc;
  --line:#dbe5f0;
  --white:#fff;
  --green:#e8f7dc;
  --red:#a7352c;
  --aoc-blue:#087bea;
  --aoc-blue2:#20a5ff;
  --aoc-cream:#fff8ed;
  --aoc-orange-soft:#fff0dc;
  --aoc-blue-soft:#edf7ff;
  --aoc-border:#dce7f2;
  --aoc-radius:28px;
  --aoc-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10);
  --aoc-shadow-hover:0 28px 65px rgba(31,71,117,.16);
}

body{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 9%,rgba(30,153,255,.07),transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 18%,rgba(255,132,17,.08),transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#f8fbff 45%,#fffaf3 100%);
  color:var(--ink);
}

/* ---------- Shared AOC header ---------- */
.public-nav.nav{
  min-height:112px;
  padding:10px clamp(24px,4vw,68px) !important;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.97) !important;
  border-bottom:1px solid #e5edf6 !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(24,65,111,.06) !important;
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
}
.tools-brand{
  display:flex !important;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px !important;
  min-width:0;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.tools-brand img{
  width:clamp(245px,22vw,335px);
  height:90px;
  object-fit:contain;
  object-position:left center;
  display:block;
}
.tools-brand-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:29px;
  padding:6px 11px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid #ffbd69;
  background:#fff0d9;
  color:#9b4700;
  font-size:9px;
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.10em;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.public-nav>nav{
  gap:19px !important;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.public-nav>nav>a,
.public-nav-more>summary{
  color:#172f50 !important;
  font-weight:800 !important;
  opacity:1 !important;
}
.public-nav>nav>a:not(.nav-cta):after{
  height:2px !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--aoc-blue),var(--orange)) !important;
}
.public-nav>nav>a:hover,
.public-nav-more>summary:hover{
  color:var(--orange) !important;
}
.public-nav .nav-cta{
  color:#fff !important;
  border:0 !important;
  padding:12px 17px !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6900,#ffa813) !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(255,111,0,.20) !important;
}
.aoc-home-link{
  color:#0873d5 !important;
}
.public-nav-dropdown{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:18px !important;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(25,62,104,.16) !important;
}
.public-nav-dropdown a:hover{
  background:#fff5e7 !important;
}

/* ---------- Homepage hero ---------- */
.editorial-hero{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px)));
  margin:34px auto 0;
  padding:0 !important;
  gap:20px !important;
  background:transparent !important;
}
.hero-copy,
.hero-search-card{
  border-radius:32px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  box-shadow:var(--aoc-shadow) !important;
}
.hero-copy{
  padding:clamp(50px,6vw,82px) clamp(36px,5vw,74px) !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 95%,rgba(23,151,255,.09),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf3) !important;
}
.hero-copy .eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  width:max-content;
  padding:7px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid #ffbe6c;
  background:#fff0dd;
  color:#a64b00;
}
.hero h1{
  color:#071a3b;
  text-transform:none !important;
  font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,82px) !important;
  line-height:.96 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.055em !important;
}
.hero h1::first-line{
  color:#071a3b;
}
.hero p{
  color:#50647e !important;
  font-size:18px !important;
  line-height:1.7;
}
.hero-search-card{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:clamp(46px,5vw,68px) clamp(30px,4vw,48px) !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 12%,rgba(255,155,25,.35),transparent 29%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 92%,rgba(31,157,255,.19),transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#edf8ff,#fff6e9) !important;
}
.hero-search-card:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:250px;height:250px;
  border-radius:50%;
  right:-120px;bottom:-145px;
  border:42px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-search-card .kicker{
  color:#d95d00 !important;
}
.hero-search-card h2{
  color:#071a3b;
  text-transform:none !important;
  line-height:1.02 !important;
}
.hero-search{
  border:1px solid #bfd1e5 !important;
  border-radius:18px !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(34,76,124,.10) !important;
}
.hero-search input{
  background:#fff !important;
}
.hero-search button{
  color:#fff !important;
  border:0 !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6b00,#ffa916) !important;
}
.trust span{
  color:#23415f;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important;
  border:1px solid #cddceb !important;
}

/* ---------- Shared section rhythm ---------- */
.section{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px)));
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
  padding:96px 0 !important;
}
.section-head{
  margin-bottom:34px !important;
}
.section-head h2,
.cta-band h2,
.visibility-band h2{
  color:#071a3b;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.045em !important;
}
.section-intro{
  max-width:760px;
  color:#64758a !important;
  line-height:1.7;
}
.kicker,
.eyebrow{
  color:#e45f00 !important;
}

/* ---------- Start-here decision cards ---------- */
.home-decision-grid{
  gap:18px !important;
}
.home-decision-grid>a{
  min-height:265px;
  padding:30px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.075) !important;
  background:#fff !important;
}
.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(1),
.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(4){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 10%,rgba(255,138,18,.14),transparent 26%),
    #fff !important;
}
.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(2),
.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(3){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.13),transparent 26%),
    #fff !important;
}
.home-decision-grid>a:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color:#ffae4d !important;
  box-shadow:var(--aoc-shadow-hover) !important;
}
.home-decision-grid .decision-no{
  color:#fff !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
}
.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(1) .decision-no,
.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(4) .decision-no{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ff6d00,#ffac19) !important;
}
.home-decision-grid strong{
  color:#071a3b;
  font-size:24px;
  line-height:1.08;
}
.home-decision-grid p{
  color:#64758a;
  line-height:1.6;
}
.home-decision-grid b{
  color:#0873d5;
}
.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(1) b,
.home-decision-grid>a:nth-child(4) b{
  color:#d95d00;
}
.home-start-secondary a{
  border:1px solid #ccdbea !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  color:#24415f !important;
}
.home-start-secondary a:hover{
  border-color:#ffae4d !important;
  color:#d95d00 !important;
}

/* ---------- Editorial picks / guides ---------- */
.editorial-pick,
.guide-path-grid a,
.listing-card,
.panel,
.stat,
.filters,
.recommend-form{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(31,71,117,.07) !important;
}
.editorial-pick:hover,
.guide-path-grid a:hover,
.listing-card:hover{
  border-color:#ffb151 !important;
  box-shadow:0 24px 55px rgba(31,71,117,.13) !important;
}
.pick-logo,
.logo-box{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
}
.pill,.badge{
  background:#edf7ff !important;
  color:#07579f !important;
  border-color:#a7d5ff !important;
}
.featured{
  background:#fff0d9 !important;
  color:#9a4700 !important;
  border-color:#ffbb65 !important;
}
.guide-path-grid a{
  min-height:135px;
  padding:26px !important;
}
.guide-path-grid a:nth-child(even){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 12%,rgba(255,135,18,.13),transparent 30%),
    #fff !important;
}
.guide-path-grid a:nth-child(odd){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 12%,rgba(18,147,255,.11),transparent 30%),
    #fff !important;
}

/* ---------- Big homepage bands ---------- */
.visibility-band,
.cta-band{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px)));
  margin:28px auto !important;
  padding:50px clamp(34px,5vw,68px) !important;
  border-radius:30px !important;
  border:1px solid transparent !important;
  box-shadow:var(--aoc-shadow) !important;
}
.visibility-band{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(31,157,255,.18),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#edf8ff,#ffffff) !important;
  border-color:#a9d8ff !important;
}
.cta-band{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(255,166,28,.24),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4df,#ffffff) !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  border-color:#ffc77e !important;
}
.cta-band p,
.visibility-band p{
  color:#566b84 !important;
}
.visibility-band .btn,
.cta-band .btn{
  color:#fff !important;
  border:0 !important;
}
.visibility-band .btn{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
}
.cta-band .btn{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6b00,#ffa916) !important;
}

/* ---------- Interior page mastheads ---------- */
.pagehead,
.landing-hero,
.tool-hero{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px)));
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  padding:clamp(46px,5vw,68px) clamp(32px,5vw,70px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:30px !important;
  box-shadow:var(--aoc-shadow) !important;
}
.pagehead,
.landing-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,141,18,.13),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
}
.tool-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,144,19,.18),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(21,145,255,.12),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#edf8ff,#fff) !important;
}
.pagehead h1,
.landing-hero h1,
.tool-hero h1{
  color:#071a3b;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.05em !important;
}
.pagehead p,
.landing-hero>p,
.tool-hero p{
  color:#5e7188 !important;
}

/* ---------- Directory / tool / form interiors ---------- */
.directory-wrap,
.tool-layout{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px)));
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
  padding-left:0 !important;
  padding-right:0 !important;
}
.filters{
  border-radius:24px !important;
}
input,select,textarea{
  border-color:#cddaea !important;
  background:#fff !important;
}
input:focus,select:focus,textarea:focus{
  outline:none;
  border-color:#209aff !important;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(20,145,255,.10);
}
.btn.primary,
.primary{
  color:#fff !important;
  border-color:transparent !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6a00,#ffa813) !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(255,112,0,.18);
}
.btn.ghost,
.ghost{
  color:#0871cf !important;
  border-color:#8cc7ff !important;
  background:#fff !important;
}
.btn.light,
.light{
  border-color:transparent !important;
}

/* ---------- Opportunity / learning / comparison surfaces ---------- */
.opportunity-row,
.learning-row,
.compare-card,
.guide-card,
.result-card,
.tool-card,
.choose-grid,
.decision-snapshot,
.editor-card,
.proscons>div{
  border-color:#dce7f2 !important;
}
.opportunity-row:hover,
.learning-row:hover,
.compare-card:hover,
.guide-card:hover,
.result-card:hover,
.tool-card:hover{
  border-color:#ffb151 !important;
}
.decision-score{
  background:#fff0d9 !important;
}
.choose-grid{
  border-radius:26px !important;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.08);
}
.choose-grid section+section{
  background:#f1f8ff !important;
}
.editor-card{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff2dc,#fff) !important;
}

/* ---------- Email band + footer, matched to main v4.4 ---------- */
.email-band{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px)));
  margin:34px auto 24px !important;
  padding:44px clamp(30px,5vw,66px) !important;
  border:1px solid #ffc779 !important;
  border-radius:30px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,158,20,.24),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  box-shadow:var(--aoc-shadow);
}
.email-band h2{
  text-transform:none !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
}
.email-band p{
  color:#61728a !important;
}
footer{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:0 auto 28px !important;
  padding:48px clamp(28px,4.5vw,68px) 44px !important;
  border:1px solid #e1e8f2 !important;
  border-radius:30px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 15%,rgba(255,153,19,.09),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 85%,rgba(19,140,255,.07),transparent 28%),
    #fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(31,71,117,.09);
  color:#52647d;
}
footer a{
  color:#253a58 !important;
}
footer a:hover{
  color:#ff7600 !important;
}

/* ---------- Mobile ---------- */
@media(max-width:1050px){
  .tools-brand-badge{display:none}
  .tools-brand img{width:245px;height:72px}
  .public-nav.nav{min-height:92px}
}
@media(max-width:850px){
  .public-nav.nav{
    min-height:82px;
    padding:8px 16px !important;
  }
  .tools-brand img{
    width:220px;
    height:64px;
  }
  .public-nav>nav{
    background:#fff;
    padding:8px 10px 14px !important;
    box-shadow:0 18px 35px rgba(31,71,117,.11);
  }
  .public-nav-dropdown{
    border-radius:0 0 14px 14px !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle{
    border-color:#cad8e8 !important;
    background:#fff !important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .editorial-hero,
  .section,
  .visibility-band,
  .cta-band,
  .email-band,
  footer,
  .pagehead,
  .landing-hero,
  .tool-hero,
  .directory-wrap,
  .tool-layout{
    width:calc(100% - 28px) !important;
  }
  .editorial-hero{
    margin-top:18px !important;
  }
  .hero-copy,
  .hero-search-card{
    padding:38px 24px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .section{
    padding:72px 0 !important;
  }
  .visibility-band,
  .cta-band,
  .email-band{
    padding:34px 24px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  footer{
    padding:38px 22px 34px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .pagehead,
  .landing-hero,
  .tool-hero{
    margin-top:18px !important;
    padding:38px 24px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .tools-brand img{
    width:190px;
    height:58px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .tools-brand img{width:172px;height:54px}
  .home-decision-grid>a{padding:24px !important}
}


/* =========================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.1.1 — FINDER / LEARN / VISIBILITY MODERNIZATION
   Explicit page-specific styling so legacy rules cannot override
   the new matching AOC visual system.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------------- OPPORTUNITY FINDER ---------------- */
.finder-masthead{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.65fr) minmax(285px,.75fr) !important;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:32px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 10%,rgba(255,144,19,.18),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#ffffff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.finder-masthead>div{
  padding:clamp(46px,5vw,70px) clamp(34px,5vw,72px) !important;
}
.finder-masthead aside{
  padding:clamp(38px,4vw,58px) !important;
  border-left:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 16%,rgba(20,148,255,.15),transparent 31%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#eef8ff,#ffffff) !important;
}
.finder-masthead h1{
  margin:12px 0 18px !important;
  max-width:760px;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(46px,5.8vw,76px) !important;
  line-height:.98 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.055em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.finder-masthead p{
  color:#5a6e86 !important;
  font-size:18px !important;
  line-height:1.7 !important;
}
.finder-section{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  padding:48px 0 96px !important;
}
.finder-form{
  max-width:none !important;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:20px;
}
.finder-question{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:68px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
  gap:24px !important;
  margin:0 !important;
  padding:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 95% 8%,rgba(22,148,255,.055),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.07) !important;
}
.finder-question:first-child{
  border-top:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
}
.finder-number{
  width:54px;
  height:54px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border-radius:18px;
  color:#fff !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
  font-size:17px !important;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(8,123,234,.20);
}
.finder-question:nth-child(odd) .finder-number{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ff6d00,#ffad18) !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(255,112,0,.20);
}
.finder-question h2{
  margin:7px 0 19px !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(25px,3vw,36px) !important;
  line-height:1.08 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.035em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.finder-options,
.finder-options.compact{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  gap:12px !important;
}
.finder-options.compact{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
}
.finder-options label{
  position:relative;
  display:block !important;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.finder-options span{
  min-height:72px;
  height:100%;
  display:flex !important;
  align-items:center;
  padding:16px 18px !important;
  border:1px solid #cedceb !important;
  border-radius:17px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  color:#27425f !important;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.35;
  font-weight:800 !important;
  box-shadow:0 5px 14px rgba(31,71,117,.035);
  transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,background .18s ease;
}
.finder-options label:hover span{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:#ffad4d !important;
  background:#fff8ef !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 25px rgba(255,119,0,.11);
}
.finder-options input:checked+span{
  border:2px solid #ff8a15 !important;
  color:#733900 !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff0dc,#ffffff) !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(255,119,0,.14) !important;
}
.finder-options input:focus-visible+span{
  outline:3px solid rgba(8,123,234,.22);
  outline-offset:2px;
}
.finder-submit{
  display:flex !important;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:25px;
  margin-top:4px;
  padding:26px 30px !important;
  border:1px solid #ffc679 !important;
  border-radius:24px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(255,161,23,.19),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff5e5,#fff) !important;
  box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(31,71,117,.07);
}
.finder-submit .btn{
  min-height:52px;
  padding:0 24px !important;
  border-radius:999px !important;
}
.finder-submit p{
  color:#667890 !important;
  line-height:1.55;
}

/* Finder results */
.finder-results{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
}
.finder-result-list{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:18px;
  border-top:0 !important;
}
.finder-result{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:64px minmax(0,1fr) auto !important;
  gap:22px !important;
  align-items:center;
  padding:28px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:24px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.07);
}
.finder-result.top{
  border-color:#ffb55d !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,153,19,.15),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(31,71,117,.11);
}
.finder-result-rank{
  width:50px;height:50px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:#edf7ff;
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  font-size:16px !important;
  font-weight:900;
}
.finder-result.top .finder-result-rank{
  color:#fff !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ff6d00,#ffa916);
}
.finder-result h3{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.03em !important;
}
.finder-next{
  margin-top:24px !important;
  padding:34px !important;
  border:1px solid #a9d8ff !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 12%,rgba(20,149,255,.14),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#eef8ff,#fff) !important;
  box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(31,71,117,.08);
}

/* ---------------- LEARNING HUB ---------------- */
.learning-masthead{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.55fr) minmax(290px,.72fr) !important;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:32px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 92%,rgba(19,148,255,.10),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.learning-mast-copy{
  padding:clamp(50px,5.5vw,76px) clamp(36px,5vw,72px) !important;
}
.learning-masthead h1{
  margin:12px 0 18px !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,80px) !important;
  line-height:.96 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.058em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.learning-masthead p{
  color:#596d86 !important;
  font-size:18px !important;
  line-height:1.7 !important;
}
.learning-mast-aside{
  padding:clamp(38px,4vw,58px) !important;
  border-left:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 12%,rgba(255,150,18,.20),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff3df,#ffffff) !important;
}
.learning-mast-aside strong{
  width:44px;height:44px;
  display:inline-grid !important;
  place-items:center;
  margin-top:18px;
  border-radius:14px;
  color:#fff !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ff6d00,#ffa916) !important;
  font-size:14px !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(255,112,0,.17);
}
.learning-mast-aside p{
  margin:8px 0 5px !important;
  color:#334c69 !important;
  font-weight:750;
}
.learning-index{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  padding-top:82px !important;
}
.learning-path-list{
  display:flex !important;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:16px !important;
  border-top:0 !important;
}
.learning-path-row{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:66px minmax(0,1fr) auto !important;
  gap:22px !important;
  align-items:center;
  padding:27px 30px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:24px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(31,71,117,.065);
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;
}
.learning-path-row:nth-child(even){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(20,147,255,.08),transparent 25%),
    #fff !important;
}
.learning-path-row:nth-child(odd){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(255,137,17,.09),transparent 25%),
    #fff !important;
}
.learning-path-row:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color:#ffad4c !important;
  box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(31,71,117,.13) !important;
}
.learning-path-row .path-number{
  width:50px;height:50px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:#edf7ff;
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  font-size:16px !important;
  font-weight:900;
}
.learning-path-row:nth-child(odd) .path-number{
  color:#9a4700 !important;
  background:#fff0dc;
}
.learning-path-row h2{
  margin:5px 0 7px !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(23px,2.7vw,33px) !important;
  line-height:1.08 !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.035em !important;
}
.learning-path-row p{
  color:#62758c !important;
  line-height:1.6 !important;
}
.learning-path-row>b{
  display:inline-flex !important;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:42px;
  padding:0 15px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#f2f8ff;
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  font-size:12px !important;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.learning-path-row:hover>b{
  background:#fff0dc;
  color:#d95c00 !important;
}
.opportunity-learning-bridge,
.learning-directory-bridge{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:26px auto !important;
  padding:44px clamp(30px,5vw,66px) !important;
  display:flex !important;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:30px;
  border:1px solid transparent !important;
  border-radius:28px !important;
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(31,71,117,.08);
}
.opportunity-learning-bridge{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 12%,rgba(255,156,18,.20),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
  border-color:#ffc778 !important;
}
.learning-directory-bridge{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 12%,rgba(20,149,255,.15),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#edf8ff,#fff) !important;
  border-color:#a7d7ff !important;
}
.opportunity-learning-bridge h2,
.learning-directory-bridge h2{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.04em !important;
}
.opportunity-learning-bridge p,
.learning-directory-bridge p{
  color:#5c7088 !important;
  line-height:1.65;
}
.opportunity-learning-bridge .btn{
  color:#fff !important;
  border:0 !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6a00,#ffa813) !important;
}
.learning-directory-bridge .btn{
  color:#fff !important;
  border:0 !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
}

/* ---------------- VISIBILITY READINESS ---------------- */
.recommend-wrap{
  width:min(1040px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  max-width:none !important;
  margin:0 auto !important;
  padding:44px 0 96px !important;
}
.visibility-note{
  margin:0 0 18px !important;
  padding:20px 24px !important;
  border:1px solid #a7d7ff !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(20,149,255,.11),transparent 27%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#edf8ff,#fff) !important;
  color:#38536f !important;
  line-height:1.65;
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(31,71,117,.06);
}
.recommend-form.visibility-form{
  padding:clamp(28px,4vw,46px) !important;
  gap:22px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:28px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.visibility-form>.form-grid{
  gap:16px !important;
}
.visibility-form label:not(.choice-row label){
  margin:0 0 7px !important;
  color:#213c59 !important;
  font-size:11px !important;
  font-weight:900 !important;
  letter-spacing:.08em !important;
}
.visibility-form input[type="text"],
.visibility-form input:not([type]),
.visibility-form input[name="business_name"],
.visibility-form input[name="website_url"],
.visibility-form select{
  min-height:54px !important;
  padding:0 16px !important;
  border:1px solid #cbd9e8 !important;
  border-radius:15px !important;
  background:#fbfdff !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  box-shadow:none !important;
}
.visibility-form select{
  width:100%;
}
.visibility-form input:focus,
.visibility-form select:focus{
  border-color:#168ff3 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(22,143,243,.09) !important;
}
.visibility-q{
  margin:0 !important;
  padding:25px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:21px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 96% 7%,rgba(20,149,255,.05),transparent 23%),
    #fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.045);
}
.visibility-q legend{
  max-width:850px;
  padding:0 9px !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:17px !important;
  line-height:1.35;
  font-weight:900 !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.01em !important;
}
.visibility-q p{
  margin:6px 0 18px !important;
  color:#65778d !important;
  font-size:14px !important;
  line-height:1.6;
}
.choice-row{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  gap:10px !important;
}
.choice-row label{
  position:relative;
  min-height:54px;
  margin:0 !important;
  padding:0 15px !important;
  display:flex !important;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px !important;
  border:1px solid #ccd9e8 !important;
  border-radius:15px !important;
  background:#fbfdff !important;
  color:#334c68 !important;
  font-size:13px !important;
  font-weight:800 !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:0 !important;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .18s ease,background .18s ease,transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.choice-row label:hover{
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  border-color:#ffad4c !important;
  background:#fff8ef !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 19px rgba(255,119,0,.08);
}
.choice-row input[type="radio"]{
  width:18px !important;
  height:18px !important;
  accent-color:#ff7600;
}
.choice-row label:has(input:checked){
  border:2px solid #ff8a15 !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff0dc,#fff) !important;
  color:#733900 !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(255,119,0,.11);
}
.visibility-form>.btn.wide{
  width:100%;
  min-height:58px;
  margin-top:4px;
  border-radius:999px !important;
  font-size:14px !important;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}

/* Visibility results */
.score-card{
  padding:30px !important;
  border:1px solid #ffc778 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 10%,rgba(255,159,22,.18),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
  box-shadow:0 16px 42px rgba(31,71,117,.09);
}
.score-ring{
  border-color:#ff8c18 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
}
.gap-grid{
  gap:12px !important;
}
.gap-item{
  padding:15px 16px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:14px !important;
  background:#fbfdff !important;
}
.visibility-choice-head{
  margin:52px 0 22px !important;
}
.visibility-choice-head h2{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.04em !important;
}
.visibility-route-grid{
  gap:20px !important;
}
.visibility-route-grid>.panel,
.solution-route{
  padding:30px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(31,71,117,.075) !important;
}
.solution-route{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 10%,rgba(255,151,17,.13),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff6e9,#fff) !important;
}
.solution-route.recommended-route{
  border-color:#ffb358 !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(255,119,0,.11) !important;
}

/* ---------------- MOBILE ---------------- */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .finder-masthead,
  .learning-masthead{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
  .finder-masthead aside,
  .learning-mast-aside{
    border-left:0 !important;
    border-top:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  }
  .finder-options{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  }
  .learning-path-row{
    grid-template-columns:58px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
  }
  .learning-path-row>b{
    grid-column:2;
    justify-self:start;
  }
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .finder-masthead,
  .learning-masthead,
  .finder-section,
  .finder-results,
  .learning-index,
  .opportunity-learning-bridge,
  .learning-directory-bridge,
  .recommend-wrap{
    width:calc(100% - 28px) !important;
  }
  .finder-masthead,
  .learning-masthead{
    margin-top:18px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .finder-masthead>div,
  .learning-mast-copy{
    padding:38px 24px !important;
  }
  .finder-masthead aside,
  .learning-mast-aside{
    padding:30px 24px !important;
  }
  .finder-question{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
    gap:15px !important;
    padding:24px 20px !important;
    border-radius:21px !important;
  }
  .finder-number{
    width:46px;height:46px;
  }
  .finder-options,
  .finder-options.compact{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
  .finder-options span{
    min-height:58px;
  }
  .finder-submit{
    align-items:stretch !important;
    flex-direction:column !important;
    padding:22px !important;
  }
  .finder-result{
    grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
    padding:22px !important;
  }
  .finder-result-action{
    grid-column:2 !important;
  }
  .learning-index{
    padding-top:68px !important;
  }
  .learning-path-row{
    grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
    gap:14px !important;
    padding:22px !important;
    border-radius:20px !important;
  }
  .learning-path-row .path-number{
    width:42px;height:42px;
  }
  .opportunity-learning-bridge,
  .learning-directory-bridge{
    align-items:flex-start !important;
    flex-direction:column !important;
    padding:30px 24px !important;
    border-radius:23px !important;
  }
  .recommend-wrap{
    padding-top:30px !important;
  }
  .recommend-form.visibility-form{
    padding:23px 19px !important;
    border-radius:23px !important;
  }
  .visibility-q{
    padding:20px 17px !important;
  }
  .choice-row{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
}


/* ===================================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.2.0 — COMPLETE PUBLIC-PAGE VISUAL AUDIT
   The public site evolved through many phases. This final layer
   normalizes the remaining legacy editorial / list / form surfaces
   into the current AOC white / cream / navy / blue / orange system.
   =================================================================== */

/* Global public canvas */
body{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 7% 7%,rgba(19,145,255,.055),transparent 24%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 16%,rgba(255,140,18,.06),transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#f9fbfe 50%,#fffaf4 100%) !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
}
main{overflow:clip}

/* Normalize links and typography left behind by editorial-era rules */
main h1,main h2,main h3,main h4{
  color:#071a3b;
}
main p,main li{
  color:#5f7289;
}
main a{transition:color .18s ease,background .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease}

/* ---------- /tools/ HOME — stronger visual hierarchy ---------- */
.home-start-here,
.editorial-picks,
.guide-paths{
  position:relative;
}
.home-start-here:before,
.editorial-picks:before,
.guide-paths:before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:170px;height:170px;
  right:-85px;top:35px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:30px solid rgba(18,145,255,.035);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.home-start-here .section-head,
.editorial-picks .section-head,
.guide-paths .section-head{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.featured-editorial{
  gap:18px !important;
}
.editorial-pick{
  border-radius:24px !important;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.pick-logo{
  border-radius:16px !important;
  box-shadow:0 9px 22px rgba(8,123,234,.17);
}
.pick-copy h3{
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.025em !important;
}
.pick-meta span{
  border-radius:999px !important;
}
.guide-path-grid{
  gap:16px !important;
}
.guide-path-grid a{
  border-radius:23px !important;
}
.guide-path-grid strong{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.home-start-secondary{
  gap:10px !important;
}
.home-start-secondary a{
  border-radius:999px !important;
  padding:11px 15px !important;
}

/* ---------- OPPORTUNITY EXPLORER ---------- */
.opportunity-intro-hero{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  padding:0 !important;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:32px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 89% 10%,rgba(255,147,18,.20),transparent 29%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 7% 92%,rgba(20,147,255,.11),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.opportunity-intro-copy{
  max-width:none !important;
  padding:clamp(50px,6vw,78px) clamp(34px,5.4vw,74px) !important;
}
.opportunity-intro-hero h1{
  max-width:880px;
  margin:14px 0 20px !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,82px) !important;
  line-height:.96 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.058em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.opportunity-intro-hero p{
  max-width:790px !important;
  color:#596e87 !important;
  font-size:18px !important;
  line-height:1.7 !important;
}
.opportunity-intro-hero .hero-actions{
  margin-top:28px !important;
}
.opportunity-models{
  padding-top:82px !important;
}
.opportunity-editorial-list{
  display:flex !important;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:17px;
  border-top:0 !important;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row{
  position:relative;
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:64px minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(260px,.75fr) auto !important;
  gap:22px !important;
  align-items:center !important;
  padding:28px 30px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:24px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 11px 32px rgba(31,71,117,.065);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row:nth-child(odd){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 8%,rgba(255,142,18,.09),transparent 25%),
    #fff !important;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row:nth-child(even){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 8%,rgba(18,146,255,.08),transparent 25%),
    #fff !important;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:#ffae4c !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 22px 52px rgba(31,71,117,.13);
}
.opportunity-editorial-row .op-no{
  width:50px;height:50px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  padding:0 !important;
  border-radius:16px;
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  background:#edf7ff;
  opacity:1 !important;
  font-family:inherit !important;
  font-size:15px !important;
  font-weight:900;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row:nth-child(odd) .op-no{
  color:#9b4700 !important;
  background:#fff0dd;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row h3{
  margin:5px 0 8px !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(24px,2.7vw,34px) !important;
  line-height:1.05 !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.035em !important;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row .op-copy p,
.op-problem-note p{
  color:#65778d !important;
  line-height:1.58 !important;
}
.op-problem-note{
  padding:16px 18px !important;
  border:1px solid #d6e4f1 !important;
  border-radius:16px;
  background:#f8fbff;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row:nth-child(odd) .op-problem-note{
  background:#fff8ef;
  border-color:#f4dcc0 !important;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row>b{
  align-self:center !important;
  padding:10px 14px;
  border:0 !important;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#edf7ff;
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  font-size:12px !important;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row:hover>b{
  color:#fff !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6a00,#ffa813);
}

/* ---------- OPPORTUNITY DETAIL PAGES ---------- */
.opportunity-brief-hero{
  width:min(1240px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  padding:clamp(48px,5.5vw,74px) clamp(34px,5vw,72px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:32px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,146,18,.17),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(19,147,255,.11),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.opportunity-brief-hero>div{max-width:930px !important}
.opportunity-brief-hero h1{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(46px,5.8vw,76px) !important;
  line-height:.96 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.055em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.opportunity-brief-hero p{
  color:#5c7088 !important;
  line-height:1.7 !important;
}
.opportunity-brief-intro{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:28px auto 0 !important;
  padding:30px !important;
  gap:24px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:25px;
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.065);
}
.brief-column{
  padding:10px;
}
.brief-column h2{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.deliverables-section,
.op-workflow,
.opportunity-decision-map,
.validation-split,
.opportunity-validation-bridge{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin-left:auto !important;
  margin-right:auto !important;
}
.deliverable-lines{
  border-top:0 !important;
  display:grid;
  gap:12px;
}
.deliverable-lines>div,
.op-workflow article,
.op-decision-links a,
.validation-good,
.validation-caution{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:18px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.opportunity-validation-bridge{
  padding:36px clamp(28px,4vw,52px) !important;
  border:1px solid #ffc678 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(255,154,20,.18),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.075);
}

/* ---------- COMPARISONS / BUYER GUIDES ---------- */
.compare-hero,
.guide-intro,
.guide-answer,
.guide-context-bridge,
.comparison-answer,
.comparison-context,
.comparison-next{
  border-radius:25px !important;
  border-color:#dce7f2 !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.065) !important;
}
.guide-row,
.comparison-review{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:22px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 9px 27px rgba(31,71,117,.055);
}
.guide-row:hover,
.comparison-review:hover{
  border-color:#ffaf50 !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(31,71,117,.11);
}
.guide-row h3,
.comparison-review h3{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.comparison-table-wrap{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:22px !important;
  box-shadow:0 11px 32px rgba(31,71,117,.06);
}

/* ---------- DIRECTORY / TOOL LISTINGS ---------- */
.directory-wrap{
  padding-top:46px !important;
  padding-bottom:92px !important;
}
.filters{
  padding:22px !important;
  border-radius:22px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(20,148,255,.06),transparent 25%),
    #fff !important;
}
.listing-grid{gap:18px !important}
.listing-card{
  border-radius:24px !important;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.listing-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.listing-body h3{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.025em !important;
}
.logo-box{
  border-radius:15px !important;
}
.tool-layout{padding-top:42px !important;padding-bottom:92px !important}
.content>section,
.aoc-verdict,
.decision-snapshot{
  border-radius:23px !important;
}

/* ---------- GENERAL FORM / PANEL MODERNIZATION ---------- */
.recommend-form,
.panel,
.form-grid>div,
.validation37-field{
  border-radius:20px;
}
.recommend-form{
  padding:clamp(26px,4vw,42px) !important;
}
.form-grid{gap:16px !important}
.form-grid label{
  color:#28435f !important;
}
.form-grid input,
.form-grid select,
.form-grid textarea{
  min-height:52px;
  border-radius:14px !important;
}
textarea{padding-top:14px !important}
.save-btn,
.card-actions .btn,
.hero-actions .btn,
.btn{
  border-radius:999px !important;
}

/* ---------- GENERIC LEGACY PAGE CATCHERS ---------- */
/* These selectors exist on older phase pages and previously retained
   square boxes / hard black rules even after the main redesign. */
.decision-strip,
.decision-fact,
.decision-pick,
.decision-bridge,
.validation37-handoff-step,
.action-plan,
.alternative-grid>a,
.mini-tool,
.empty,
.success,
.error{
  border-radius:20px !important;
}
.decision-strip,
.decision-fact,
.decision-pick,
.validation37-handoff-step,
.alternative-grid>a,
.mini-tool,
.empty{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.decision-bridge{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  max-width:none !important;
  padding:34px clamp(28px,4vw,52px) !important;
  border:1px solid #a7d7ff !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 10%,rgba(20,149,255,.15),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#edf8ff,#fff) !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.075);
}
.decision-bridge p{color:#5c7088 !important}

/* Keep system messaging legible but on-brand */
.success{
  border:1px solid #b9ddb7 !important;
  background:#f1fbf0 !important;
  color:#275a2a !important;
}
.error{
  border:1px solid #efc3bd !important;
  background:#fff5f3 !important;
  color:#8b332b !important;
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE PUBLIC PAGE NORMALIZATION ---------- */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .opportunity-editorial-row{
    grid-template-columns:56px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
  }
  .op-problem-note,
  .opportunity-editorial-row>b{
    grid-column:2;
  }
  .op-problem-note{margin-top:2px}
  .opportunity-brief-intro{grid-template-columns:1fr !important}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .editorial-hero,
  .opportunity-intro-hero,
  .opportunity-brief-hero,
  .section,
  .directory-wrap,
  .tool-layout,
  .deliverables-section,
  .op-workflow,
  .opportunity-decision-map,
  .validation-split,
  .opportunity-validation-bridge,
  .opportunity-brief-intro,
  .decision-bridge{
    width:calc(100% - 28px) !important;
  }
  .editorial-hero,
  .opportunity-intro-hero,
  .opportunity-brief-hero{
    margin-top:18px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .opportunity-intro-copy,
  .opportunity-brief-hero{
    padding:38px 24px !important;
  }
  .opportunity-models{padding-top:66px !important}
  .opportunity-editorial-row{
    grid-template-columns:46px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
    gap:14px !important;
    padding:22px 19px !important;
    border-radius:20px !important;
  }
  .opportunity-editorial-row .op-no{
    width:42px;height:42px;
  }
  .op-problem-note,
  .opportunity-editorial-row>b{
    grid-column:1/-1;
    margin-left:60px;
  }
  .opportunity-brief-intro{
    padding:22px 18px !important;
    border-radius:21px;
  }
  .guide-row,
  .comparison-review,
  .listing-card{
    border-radius:20px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.2.3 — PATH PAGE FULL MODERNIZATION
   Completes styling for /tools/path.php?path=...
   ============================================================ */

.path-hero,
.path-intro,
.path-overview,
.path-steps,
.path-section,
.path-tools,
.path-actions,
.path-bridge,
.path-next,
.path-guide,
.path-checklist,
.path-card,
.path-route,
.path-summary,
.path-recommendation{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px)));
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

.path-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  margin-top:34px !important;
  padding:clamp(48px,6vw,78px) clamp(34px,5vw,72px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:32px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,146,18,.18),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(19,147,255,.11),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.path-hero:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:250px;height:250px;
  right:-120px;bottom:-145px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:38px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.path-hero h1{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  max-width:920px;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(46px,5.8vw,78px) !important;
  line-height:.97 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.055em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.path-hero p{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  max-width:800px;
  color:#5c7088 !important;
  font-size:18px !important;
  line-height:1.7 !important;
}
.path-hero .eyebrow,
.path-hero .kicker,
.path-hero .section-kicker{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid #ffc16d;
  background:#fff0dd;
  color:#9a4800 !important;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
}
.path-hero .hero-actions{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  margin-top:26px !important;
}

/* Normalize all major path-page content blocks */
.path-intro,
.path-overview,
.path-steps,
.path-section,
.path-tools,
.path-actions,
.path-bridge,
.path-next,
.path-guide,
.path-checklist,
.path-summary,
.path-recommendation{
  margin-top:26px !important;
  padding:clamp(26px,4vw,42px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.065) !important;
}
.path-section:nth-of-type(even),
.path-overview,
.path-guide{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}
.path-section:nth-of-type(odd),
.path-checklist,
.path-recommendation{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(255,142,18,.08),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}

.path-intro h2,
.path-overview h2,
.path-steps h2,
.path-section h2,
.path-tools h2,
.path-actions h2,
.path-bridge h2,
.path-next h2,
.path-guide h2,
.path-checklist h2,
.path-summary h2,
.path-recommendation h2{
  margin-top:0 !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.035em !important;
}
.path-intro p,
.path-overview p,
.path-steps p,
.path-section p,
.path-tools p,
.path-actions p,
.path-bridge p,
.path-next p,
.path-guide p,
.path-checklist p,
.path-summary p,
.path-recommendation p{
  color:#60738a !important;
  line-height:1.68 !important;
}

/* Cards/steps inside path pages */
.path-grid,
.path-card-grid,
.path-steps-grid,
.path-tool-grid,
.path-options,
.path-actions-grid{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:18px !important;
}
.path-card,
.path-step,
.path-option,
.path-tool,
.path-action,
.step-card,
.tool-card,
.route-card{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:22px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  padding:24px !important;
  box-shadow:0 9px 27px rgba(31,71,117,.055);
  transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.path-card:hover,
.path-step:hover,
.path-option:hover,
.path-tool:hover,
.path-action:hover,
.step-card:hover,
.tool-card:hover,
.route-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:#ffae4c !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(31,71,117,.11);
}
.path-card h3,
.path-step h3,
.path-option h3,
.path-tool h3,
.path-action h3,
.step-card h3,
.tool-card h3,
.route-card h3{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.025em !important;
}
.path-card p,
.path-step p,
.path-option p,
.path-tool p,
.path-action p,
.step-card p,
.tool-card p,
.route-card p{
  color:#64768b !important;
}

/* Number badges/checkmarks */
.path-step .num,
.path-card .num,
.step-no,
.step-number,
.path-number{
  display:inline-grid;
  place-items:center;
  min-width:44px;
  height:44px;
  padding:0 11px;
  border-radius:14px !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  font-weight:900;
}
.path-step:nth-child(odd) .num,
.path-card:nth-child(odd) .num{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ff6d00,#ffac19) !important;
}

/* Lists / checklist */
.path-checklist ul,
.path-section ul,
.path-overview ul{
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
  padding-left:0 !important;
  list-style:none !important;
}
.path-checklist li,
.path-section li,
.path-overview li{
  position:relative;
  padding:13px 15px 13px 44px !important;
  border:1px solid #e0e9f2;
  border-radius:15px;
  background:#fbfdff;
  color:#536b84 !important;
}
.path-checklist li:before,
.path-section li:before,
.path-overview li:before{
  content:"✓";
  position:absolute;
  left:15px;top:12px;
  color:#087bea;
  font-weight:950;
}

/* CTA / recommendation bands */
.path-bridge,
.path-actions,
.path-recommendation{
  border-color:#ffc778 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(255,159,22,.19),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
}
.path-tools,
.path-next{
  border-color:#a7d7ff !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(20,149,255,.14),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#edf8ff,#fff) !important;
}

/* Buttons and chips */
.path-hero .btn,
.path-page .btn,
.path-actions .btn,
.path-bridge .btn,
.path-tools .btn,
.path-next .btn,
.path-card a{
  border-radius:999px !important;
}
.path-page .btn.primary,
.path-actions .btn.primary,
.path-bridge .btn.primary{
  color:#fff !important;
  border:0 !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6900,#ffa813) !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(255,111,0,.18);
}
.path-page .btn.ghost,
.path-tools .btn,
.path-next .btn{
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  border:1px solid #96cbf7 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
}

/* Catch older path-template class names */
.pathway-hero,
.pathway-intro,
.pathway-section,
.pathway-card,
.pathway-grid,
.pathway-steps,
.pathway-cta{
  border-radius:24px !important;
}
.pathway-hero{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  padding:clamp(46px,5vw,72px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(255,145,18,.17),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(19,147,255,.10),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.pathway-hero h1{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.05em !important;
}
.pathway-card,
.pathway-section{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(31,71,117,.06);
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .path-grid,
  .path-card-grid,
  .path-steps-grid,
  .path-tool-grid,
  .path-options,
  .path-actions-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr !important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .path-hero,
  .path-intro,
  .path-overview,
  .path-steps,
  .path-section,
  .path-tools,
  .path-actions,
  .path-bridge,
  .path-next,
  .path-guide,
  .path-checklist,
  .path-summary,
  .path-recommendation,
  .pathway-hero{
    width:calc(100% - 28px) !important;
  }
  .path-hero,
  .pathway-hero{
    margin-top:18px !important;
    padding:38px 24px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .path-grid,
  .path-card-grid,
  .path-steps-grid,
  .path-tool-grid,
  .path-options,
  .path-actions-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
}


/* Exact selectors from the current path.php template */
.path-masthead{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  padding:clamp(48px,6vw,76px) clamp(34px,5vw,72px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:32px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,146,18,.18),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(19,147,255,.11),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.path-masthead .kicker{
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border:1px solid #ffc16d;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff0dd;
  color:#994600 !important;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
}
.path-masthead h1,
.pagehead h1{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.055em !important;
}
.path-masthead p,
.pagehead p,
.section-intro{
  color:#5d7189 !important;
  line-height:1.7 !important;
}
.path-masthead .pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#edf7ff !important;
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  border:1px solid #b8dcf8 !important;
}

.path-sequence,
.learning-guardrails,
.path-opportunity-map{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin-left:auto !important;
  margin-right:auto !important;
  padding:clamp(30px,4vw,46px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.065) !important;
}
.path-sequence{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}
.learning-guardrails{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(255,142,18,.08),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}
.path-opportunity-map{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}

.learning-steps.editorial-steps{
  display:grid !important;
  gap:16px !important;
  border-top:0 !important;
}
.learning-steps.editorial-steps > *{
  padding:22px 24px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.learning-steps.editorial-steps > *:nth-child(odd){
  background:#fff8ef !important;
}
.learning-steps.editorial-steps > *:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:#ffaf50 !important;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.10);
}

.learning-guardrails ul{
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
  list-style:none !important;
  padding-left:0 !important;
}
.learning-guardrails li{
  position:relative;
  padding:13px 15px 13px 44px !important;
  border:1px solid #eadbc9 !important;
  border-radius:15px;
  background:#fffaf3 !important;
  color:#576c84 !important;
}
.learning-guardrails li:before{
  content:"✓";
  position:absolute;
  left:15px;
  color:#ff7600;
  font-weight:950;
}

.path-opportunity-links{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:16px !important;
}
.path-opportunity-links a{
  display:block;
  padding:22px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.path-opportunity-links a:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:#ffaf50 !important;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.10);
}
.path-opportunity-links strong{
  color:#071a3b !important;
}
.path-opportunity-links span,
.path-opportunity-links p{
  color:#60738a !important;
}

.guide-tools{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:16px !important;
}
.guide-tools > *{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  padding:22px !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.guide-rank{
  display:inline-grid;
  place-items:center;
  min-width:42px;
  height:42px;
  padding:0 10px;
  border-radius:13px !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  font-weight:900;
}
.guide-meta{
  color:#6a7c90 !important;
}

.decision-bridge{
  border-color:#ffc778 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(255,159,22,.20),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.075) !important;
}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .path-masthead,
  .path-sequence,
  .learning-guardrails,
  .path-opportunity-map{
    width:calc(100% - 28px) !important;
  }
  .path-masthead{
    margin-top:18px !important;
    padding:38px 24px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .path-opportunity-links,
  .guide-tools{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.2.3 — PATH PAGE FULL MODERNIZATION
   Completes styling for /tools/path.php?path=...
   ============================================================ */

.path-hero,
.path-intro,
.path-overview,
.path-steps,
.path-section,
.path-tools,
.path-actions,
.path-bridge,
.path-next,
.path-guide,
.path-checklist,
.path-card,
.path-route,
.path-summary,
.path-recommendation{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px)));
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

.path-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  margin-top:34px !important;
  padding:clamp(48px,6vw,78px) clamp(34px,5vw,72px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:32px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,146,18,.18),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(19,147,255,.11),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.path-hero:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:250px;height:250px;
  right:-120px;bottom:-145px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:38px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.path-hero h1{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  max-width:920px;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(46px,5.8vw,78px) !important;
  line-height:.97 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.055em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.path-hero p{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  max-width:800px;
  color:#5c7088 !important;
  font-size:18px !important;
  line-height:1.7 !important;
}
.path-hero .eyebrow,
.path-hero .kicker,
.path-hero .section-kicker{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid #ffc16d;
  background:#fff0dd;
  color:#9a4800 !important;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
}
.path-hero .hero-actions{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  margin-top:26px !important;
}

/* Normalize all major path-page content blocks */
.path-intro,
.path-overview,
.path-steps,
.path-section,
.path-tools,
.path-actions,
.path-bridge,
.path-next,
.path-guide,
.path-checklist,
.path-summary,
.path-recommendation{
  margin-top:26px !important;
  padding:clamp(26px,4vw,42px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.065) !important;
}
.path-section:nth-of-type(even),
.path-overview,
.path-guide{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}
.path-section:nth-of-type(odd),
.path-checklist,
.path-recommendation{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(255,142,18,.08),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}

.path-intro h2,
.path-overview h2,
.path-steps h2,
.path-section h2,
.path-tools h2,
.path-actions h2,
.path-bridge h2,
.path-next h2,
.path-guide h2,
.path-checklist h2,
.path-summary h2,
.path-recommendation h2{
  margin-top:0 !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.035em !important;
}
.path-intro p,
.path-overview p,
.path-steps p,
.path-section p,
.path-tools p,
.path-actions p,
.path-bridge p,
.path-next p,
.path-guide p,
.path-checklist p,
.path-summary p,
.path-recommendation p{
  color:#60738a !important;
  line-height:1.68 !important;
}

/* Cards/steps inside path pages */
.path-grid,
.path-card-grid,
.path-steps-grid,
.path-tool-grid,
.path-options,
.path-actions-grid{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:18px !important;
}
.path-card,
.path-step,
.path-option,
.path-tool,
.path-action,
.step-card,
.tool-card,
.route-card{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:22px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  padding:24px !important;
  box-shadow:0 9px 27px rgba(31,71,117,.055);
  transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.path-card:hover,
.path-step:hover,
.path-option:hover,
.path-tool:hover,
.path-action:hover,
.step-card:hover,
.tool-card:hover,
.route-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:#ffae4c !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(31,71,117,.11);
}
.path-card h3,
.path-step h3,
.path-option h3,
.path-tool h3,
.path-action h3,
.step-card h3,
.tool-card h3,
.route-card h3{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.025em !important;
}
.path-card p,
.path-step p,
.path-option p,
.path-tool p,
.path-action p,
.step-card p,
.tool-card p,
.route-card p{
  color:#64768b !important;
}

/* Number badges/checkmarks */
.path-step .num,
.path-card .num,
.step-no,
.step-number,
.path-number{
  display:inline-grid;
  place-items:center;
  min-width:44px;
  height:44px;
  padding:0 11px;
  border-radius:14px !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  font-weight:900;
}
.path-step:nth-child(odd) .num,
.path-card:nth-child(odd) .num{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ff6d00,#ffac19) !important;
}

/* Lists / checklist */
.path-checklist ul,
.path-section ul,
.path-overview ul{
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
  padding-left:0 !important;
  list-style:none !important;
}
.path-checklist li,
.path-section li,
.path-overview li{
  position:relative;
  padding:13px 15px 13px 44px !important;
  border:1px solid #e0e9f2;
  border-radius:15px;
  background:#fbfdff;
  color:#536b84 !important;
}
.path-checklist li:before,
.path-section li:before,
.path-overview li:before{
  content:"✓";
  position:absolute;
  left:15px;top:12px;
  color:#087bea;
  font-weight:950;
}

/* CTA / recommendation bands */
.path-bridge,
.path-actions,
.path-recommendation{
  border-color:#ffc778 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(255,159,22,.19),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
}
.path-tools,
.path-next{
  border-color:#a7d7ff !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(20,149,255,.14),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#edf8ff,#fff) !important;
}

/* Buttons and chips */
.path-hero .btn,
.path-page .btn,
.path-actions .btn,
.path-bridge .btn,
.path-tools .btn,
.path-next .btn,
.path-card a{
  border-radius:999px !important;
}
.path-page .btn.primary,
.path-actions .btn.primary,
.path-bridge .btn.primary{
  color:#fff !important;
  border:0 !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6900,#ffa813) !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(255,111,0,.18);
}
.path-page .btn.ghost,
.path-tools .btn,
.path-next .btn{
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  border:1px solid #96cbf7 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
}

/* Catch older path-template class names */
.pathway-hero,
.pathway-intro,
.pathway-section,
.pathway-card,
.pathway-grid,
.pathway-steps,
.pathway-cta{
  border-radius:24px !important;
}
.pathway-hero{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  padding:clamp(46px,5vw,72px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(255,145,18,.17),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(19,147,255,.10),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.pathway-hero h1{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.05em !important;
}
.pathway-card,
.pathway-section{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(31,71,117,.06);
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .path-grid,
  .path-card-grid,
  .path-steps-grid,
  .path-tool-grid,
  .path-options,
  .path-actions-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr !important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .path-hero,
  .path-intro,
  .path-overview,
  .path-steps,
  .path-section,
  .path-tools,
  .path-actions,
  .path-bridge,
  .path-next,
  .path-guide,
  .path-checklist,
  .path-summary,
  .path-recommendation,
  .pathway-hero{
    width:calc(100% - 28px) !important;
  }
  .path-hero,
  .pathway-hero{
    margin-top:18px !important;
    padding:38px 24px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .path-grid,
  .path-card-grid,
  .path-steps-grid,
  .path-tool-grid,
  .path-options,
  .path-actions-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
}


/* Exact selectors from the current path.php template */
.path-masthead{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  padding:clamp(48px,6vw,76px) clamp(34px,5vw,72px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:32px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,146,18,.18),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(19,147,255,.11),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.path-masthead .kicker{
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border:1px solid #ffc16d;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff0dd;
  color:#994600 !important;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
}
.path-masthead h1,
.pagehead h1{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.055em !important;
}
.path-masthead p,
.pagehead p,
.section-intro{
  color:#5d7189 !important;
  line-height:1.7 !important;
}
.path-masthead .pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#edf7ff !important;
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  border:1px solid #b8dcf8 !important;
}

.path-sequence,
.learning-guardrails,
.path-opportunity-map{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin-left:auto !important;
  margin-right:auto !important;
  padding:clamp(30px,4vw,46px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.065) !important;
}
.path-sequence{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}
.learning-guardrails{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(255,142,18,.08),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}
.path-opportunity-map{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}

.learning-steps.editorial-steps{
  display:grid !important;
  gap:16px !important;
  border-top:0 !important;
}
.learning-steps.editorial-steps > *{
  padding:22px 24px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.learning-steps.editorial-steps > *:nth-child(odd){
  background:#fff8ef !important;
}
.learning-steps.editorial-steps > *:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:#ffaf50 !important;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.10);
}

.learning-guardrails ul{
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
  list-style:none !important;
  padding-left:0 !important;
}
.learning-guardrails li{
  position:relative;
  padding:13px 15px 13px 44px !important;
  border:1px solid #eadbc9 !important;
  border-radius:15px;
  background:#fffaf3 !important;
  color:#576c84 !important;
}
.learning-guardrails li:before{
  content:"✓";
  position:absolute;
  left:15px;
  color:#ff7600;
  font-weight:950;
}

.path-opportunity-links{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:16px !important;
}
.path-opportunity-links a{
  display:block;
  padding:22px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.path-opportunity-links a:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:#ffaf50 !important;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.10);
}
.path-opportunity-links strong{
  color:#071a3b !important;
}
.path-opportunity-links span,
.path-opportunity-links p{
  color:#60738a !important;
}

.guide-tools{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:16px !important;
}
.guide-tools > *{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  padding:22px !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.guide-rank{
  display:inline-grid;
  place-items:center;
  min-width:42px;
  height:42px;
  padding:0 10px;
  border-radius:13px !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  font-weight:900;
}
.guide-meta{
  color:#6a7c90 !important;
}

.decision-bridge{
  border-color:#ffc778 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(255,159,22,.20),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.075) !important;
}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .path-masthead,
  .path-sequence,
  .learning-guardrails,
  .path-opportunity-map{
    width:calc(100% - 28px) !important;
  }
  .path-masthead{
    margin-top:18px !important;
    padding:38px 24px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .path-opportunity-links,
  .guide-tools{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.2.4 — "TOOLS TO INVESTIGATE" CARD FIX
   ============================================================ */

/* Section wrapper */
.path-sequence .guide-tools,
.section .guide-tools{
  margin-top:24px !important;
}

/* Force the tool recommendations into real premium cards */
.guide-tools{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  gap:18px !important;
  align-items:stretch !important;
}

.guide-tools > a,
.guide-tools > article,
.guide-tools > div{
  position:relative;
  display:flex !important;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-height:250px;
  padding:26px !important;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:24px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 8%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 25%),
    #fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(31,71,117,.07) !important;
  text-decoration:none !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  transition:
    transform .2s ease,
    border-color .2s ease,
    box-shadow .2s ease,
    background .2s ease !important;
}

.guide-tools > a:nth-child(2n),
.guide-tools > article:nth-child(2n),
.guide-tools > div:nth-child(2n){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 8%,rgba(255,143,18,.09),transparent 25%),
    #fff !important;
}

.guide-tools > a:hover,
.guide-tools > article:hover,
.guide-tools > div:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px) !important;
  border-color:#ffad48 !important;
  box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.13) !important;
}

/* Rank badge */
.guide-tools .guide-rank{
  display:inline-grid !important;
  place-items:center;
  align-self:flex-start;
  min-width:46px !important;
  height:46px !important;
  padding:0 12px !important;
  margin-bottom:18px !important;
  border-radius:15px !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  font-size:14px !important;
  font-weight:950 !important;
  line-height:1 !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(8,123,234,.20);
}

.guide-tools > :nth-child(2n) .guide-rank{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ff6d00,#ffad18) !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(255,109,0,.20);
}

/* Tool title */
.guide-tools h3,
.guide-tools h4,
.guide-tools strong{
  margin:0 0 10px !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,26px) !important;
  line-height:1.08 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.03em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}

/* Tool explanation */
.guide-tools p{
  margin:0 0 18px !important;
  color:#61748a !important;
  line-height:1.62 !important;
  font-size:15px !important;
}

/* Meta / category area */
.guide-tools .guide-meta{
  display:flex !important;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:8px !important;
  margin-top:auto !important;
  padding-top:17px !important;
  border-top:1px solid #e4ebf3 !important;
  color:#5b7088 !important;
  font-size:12px !important;
  line-height:1.4 !important;
}

.guide-tools .guide-meta span,
.guide-tools .guide-meta b{
  display:inline-flex !important;
  align-items:center;
  padding:7px 10px !important;
  border-radius:999px !important;
  background:#edf7ff !important;
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  font-weight:800 !important;
}

.guide-tools > :nth-child(2n) .guide-meta span,
.guide-tools > :nth-child(2n) .guide-meta b{
  background:#fff1df !important;
  color:#9a4900 !important;
}

/* If the card is a link, add a visual action cue without changing markup */
.guide-tools > a:after{
  content:"Investigate →";
  display:inline-flex;
  align-self:flex-start;
  margin-top:16px;
  padding:9px 13px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#edf7ff;
  color:#0873d5;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.guide-tools > a:nth-child(2n):after{
  background:#fff1df;
  color:#9a4900;
}
.guide-tools > a:hover:after{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6a00,#ffa813);
  color:#fff;
}

/* Tighten the section title / intro above cards */
.path-sequence .section-head + .section-intro,
.path-sequence .section-intro{
  max-width:780px !important;
  margin-bottom:6px !important;
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .guide-tools{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .guide-tools{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
  .guide-tools > a,
  .guide-tools > article,
  .guide-tools > div{
    min-height:0 !important;
    padding:22px !important;
    border-radius:20px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.2.3 — PATH PAGE FULL MODERNIZATION
   Completes styling for /tools/path.php?path=...
   ============================================================ */

.path-hero,
.path-intro,
.path-overview,
.path-steps,
.path-section,
.path-tools,
.path-actions,
.path-bridge,
.path-next,
.path-guide,
.path-checklist,
.path-card,
.path-route,
.path-summary,
.path-recommendation{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px)));
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
}

.path-hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  margin-top:34px !important;
  padding:clamp(48px,6vw,78px) clamp(34px,5vw,72px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:32px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,146,18,.18),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(19,147,255,.11),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.path-hero:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:250px;height:250px;
  right:-120px;bottom:-145px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:38px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.path-hero h1{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  max-width:920px;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(46px,5.8vw,78px) !important;
  line-height:.97 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.055em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.path-hero p{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  max-width:800px;
  color:#5c7088 !important;
  font-size:18px !important;
  line-height:1.7 !important;
}
.path-hero .eyebrow,
.path-hero .kicker,
.path-hero .section-kicker{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid #ffc16d;
  background:#fff0dd;
  color:#9a4800 !important;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
}
.path-hero .hero-actions{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  margin-top:26px !important;
}

/* Normalize all major path-page content blocks */
.path-intro,
.path-overview,
.path-steps,
.path-section,
.path-tools,
.path-actions,
.path-bridge,
.path-next,
.path-guide,
.path-checklist,
.path-summary,
.path-recommendation{
  margin-top:26px !important;
  padding:clamp(26px,4vw,42px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.065) !important;
}
.path-section:nth-of-type(even),
.path-overview,
.path-guide{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}
.path-section:nth-of-type(odd),
.path-checklist,
.path-recommendation{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(255,142,18,.08),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}

.path-intro h2,
.path-overview h2,
.path-steps h2,
.path-section h2,
.path-tools h2,
.path-actions h2,
.path-bridge h2,
.path-next h2,
.path-guide h2,
.path-checklist h2,
.path-summary h2,
.path-recommendation h2{
  margin-top:0 !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.035em !important;
}
.path-intro p,
.path-overview p,
.path-steps p,
.path-section p,
.path-tools p,
.path-actions p,
.path-bridge p,
.path-next p,
.path-guide p,
.path-checklist p,
.path-summary p,
.path-recommendation p{
  color:#60738a !important;
  line-height:1.68 !important;
}

/* Cards/steps inside path pages */
.path-grid,
.path-card-grid,
.path-steps-grid,
.path-tool-grid,
.path-options,
.path-actions-grid{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:18px !important;
}
.path-card,
.path-step,
.path-option,
.path-tool,
.path-action,
.step-card,
.tool-card,
.route-card{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:22px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  padding:24px !important;
  box-shadow:0 9px 27px rgba(31,71,117,.055);
  transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.path-card:hover,
.path-step:hover,
.path-option:hover,
.path-tool:hover,
.path-action:hover,
.step-card:hover,
.tool-card:hover,
.route-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:#ffae4c !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(31,71,117,.11);
}
.path-card h3,
.path-step h3,
.path-option h3,
.path-tool h3,
.path-action h3,
.step-card h3,
.tool-card h3,
.route-card h3{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.025em !important;
}
.path-card p,
.path-step p,
.path-option p,
.path-tool p,
.path-action p,
.step-card p,
.tool-card p,
.route-card p{
  color:#64768b !important;
}

/* Number badges/checkmarks */
.path-step .num,
.path-card .num,
.step-no,
.step-number,
.path-number{
  display:inline-grid;
  place-items:center;
  min-width:44px;
  height:44px;
  padding:0 11px;
  border-radius:14px !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  font-weight:900;
}
.path-step:nth-child(odd) .num,
.path-card:nth-child(odd) .num{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ff6d00,#ffac19) !important;
}

/* Lists / checklist */
.path-checklist ul,
.path-section ul,
.path-overview ul{
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
  padding-left:0 !important;
  list-style:none !important;
}
.path-checklist li,
.path-section li,
.path-overview li{
  position:relative;
  padding:13px 15px 13px 44px !important;
  border:1px solid #e0e9f2;
  border-radius:15px;
  background:#fbfdff;
  color:#536b84 !important;
}
.path-checklist li:before,
.path-section li:before,
.path-overview li:before{
  content:"✓";
  position:absolute;
  left:15px;top:12px;
  color:#087bea;
  font-weight:950;
}

/* CTA / recommendation bands */
.path-bridge,
.path-actions,
.path-recommendation{
  border-color:#ffc778 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(255,159,22,.19),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
}
.path-tools,
.path-next{
  border-color:#a7d7ff !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(20,149,255,.14),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#edf8ff,#fff) !important;
}

/* Buttons and chips */
.path-hero .btn,
.path-page .btn,
.path-actions .btn,
.path-bridge .btn,
.path-tools .btn,
.path-next .btn,
.path-card a{
  border-radius:999px !important;
}
.path-page .btn.primary,
.path-actions .btn.primary,
.path-bridge .btn.primary{
  color:#fff !important;
  border:0 !important;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6900,#ffa813) !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(255,111,0,.18);
}
.path-page .btn.ghost,
.path-tools .btn,
.path-next .btn{
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  border:1px solid #96cbf7 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
}

/* Catch older path-template class names */
.pathway-hero,
.pathway-intro,
.pathway-section,
.pathway-card,
.pathway-grid,
.pathway-steps,
.pathway-cta{
  border-radius:24px !important;
}
.pathway-hero{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  padding:clamp(46px,5vw,72px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(255,145,18,.17),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(19,147,255,.10),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.pathway-hero h1{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.05em !important;
}
.pathway-card,
.pathway-section{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(31,71,117,.06);
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .path-grid,
  .path-card-grid,
  .path-steps-grid,
  .path-tool-grid,
  .path-options,
  .path-actions-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr !important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .path-hero,
  .path-intro,
  .path-overview,
  .path-steps,
  .path-section,
  .path-tools,
  .path-actions,
  .path-bridge,
  .path-next,
  .path-guide,
  .path-checklist,
  .path-summary,
  .path-recommendation,
  .pathway-hero{
    width:calc(100% - 28px) !important;
  }
  .path-hero,
  .pathway-hero{
    margin-top:18px !important;
    padding:38px 24px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .path-grid,
  .path-card-grid,
  .path-steps-grid,
  .path-tool-grid,
  .path-options,
  .path-actions-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
}


/* Exact selectors from the current path.php template */
.path-masthead{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin:34px auto 0 !important;
  padding:clamp(48px,6vw,76px) clamp(34px,5vw,72px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:32px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 12%,rgba(255,146,18,.18),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(19,147,255,.11),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}
.path-masthead .kicker{
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border:1px solid #ffc16d;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff0dd;
  color:#994600 !important;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.09em;
}
.path-masthead h1,
.pagehead h1{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.055em !important;
}
.path-masthead p,
.pagehead p,
.section-intro{
  color:#5d7189 !important;
  line-height:1.7 !important;
}
.path-masthead .pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#edf7ff !important;
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  border:1px solid #b8dcf8 !important;
}

.path-sequence,
.learning-guardrails,
.path-opportunity-map{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin-left:auto !important;
  margin-right:auto !important;
  padding:clamp(30px,4vw,46px) !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.065) !important;
}
.path-sequence{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}
.learning-guardrails{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(255,142,18,.08),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}
.path-opportunity-map{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}

.learning-steps.editorial-steps{
  display:grid !important;
  gap:16px !important;
  border-top:0 !important;
}
.learning-steps.editorial-steps > *{
  padding:22px 24px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.learning-steps.editorial-steps > *:nth-child(odd){
  background:#fff8ef !important;
}
.learning-steps.editorial-steps > *:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:#ffaf50 !important;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.10);
}

.learning-guardrails ul{
  display:grid;
  gap:10px;
  list-style:none !important;
  padding-left:0 !important;
}
.learning-guardrails li{
  position:relative;
  padding:13px 15px 13px 44px !important;
  border:1px solid #eadbc9 !important;
  border-radius:15px;
  background:#fffaf3 !important;
  color:#576c84 !important;
}
.learning-guardrails li:before{
  content:"✓";
  position:absolute;
  left:15px;
  color:#ff7600;
  font-weight:950;
}

.path-opportunity-links{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:16px !important;
}
.path-opportunity-links a{
  display:block;
  padding:22px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.path-opportunity-links a:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:#ffaf50 !important;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.10);
}
.path-opportunity-links strong{
  color:#071a3b !important;
}
.path-opportunity-links span,
.path-opportunity-links p{
  color:#60738a !important;
}

.guide-tools{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:16px !important;
}
.guide-tools > *{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  padding:22px !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05);
}
.guide-rank{
  display:inline-grid;
  place-items:center;
  min-width:42px;
  height:42px;
  padding:0 10px;
  border-radius:13px !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  font-weight:900;
}
.guide-meta{
  color:#6a7c90 !important;
}

.decision-bridge{
  border-color:#ffc778 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 91% 12%,rgba(255,159,22,.20),transparent 29%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff4df,#fff) !important;
  box-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.075) !important;
}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .path-masthead,
  .path-sequence,
  .learning-guardrails,
  .path-opportunity-map{
    width:calc(100% - 28px) !important;
  }
  .path-masthead{
    margin-top:18px !important;
    padding:38px 24px !important;
    border-radius:24px !important;
  }
  .path-opportunity-links,
  .guide-tools{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.2.4 — "TOOLS TO INVESTIGATE" CARD FIX
   ============================================================ */

/* Section wrapper */
.path-sequence .guide-tools,
.section .guide-tools{
  margin-top:24px !important;
}

/* Force the tool recommendations into real premium cards */
.guide-tools{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  gap:18px !important;
  align-items:stretch !important;
}

.guide-tools > a,
.guide-tools > article,
.guide-tools > div{
  position:relative;
  display:flex !important;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-height:250px;
  padding:26px !important;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:24px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 8%,rgba(18,146,255,.07),transparent 25%),
    #fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(31,71,117,.07) !important;
  text-decoration:none !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  transition:
    transform .2s ease,
    border-color .2s ease,
    box-shadow .2s ease,
    background .2s ease !important;
}

.guide-tools > a:nth-child(2n),
.guide-tools > article:nth-child(2n),
.guide-tools > div:nth-child(2n){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 8%,rgba(255,143,18,.09),transparent 25%),
    #fff !important;
}

.guide-tools > a:hover,
.guide-tools > article:hover,
.guide-tools > div:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px) !important;
  border-color:#ffad48 !important;
  box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.13) !important;
}

/* Rank badge */
.guide-tools .guide-rank{
  display:inline-grid !important;
  place-items:center;
  align-self:flex-start;
  min-width:46px !important;
  height:46px !important;
  padding:0 12px !important;
  margin-bottom:18px !important;
  border-radius:15px !important;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#087bea,#20a5ff) !important;
  color:#fff !important;
  font-size:14px !important;
  font-weight:950 !important;
  line-height:1 !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(8,123,234,.20);
}

.guide-tools > :nth-child(2n) .guide-rank{
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ff6d00,#ffad18) !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(255,109,0,.20);
}

/* Tool title */
.guide-tools h3,
.guide-tools h4,
.guide-tools strong{
  margin:0 0 10px !important;
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,26px) !important;
  line-height:1.08 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.03em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}

/* Tool explanation */
.guide-tools p{
  margin:0 0 18px !important;
  color:#61748a !important;
  line-height:1.62 !important;
  font-size:15px !important;
}

/* Meta / category area */
.guide-tools .guide-meta{
  display:flex !important;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:8px !important;
  margin-top:auto !important;
  padding-top:17px !important;
  border-top:1px solid #e4ebf3 !important;
  color:#5b7088 !important;
  font-size:12px !important;
  line-height:1.4 !important;
}

.guide-tools .guide-meta span,
.guide-tools .guide-meta b{
  display:inline-flex !important;
  align-items:center;
  padding:7px 10px !important;
  border-radius:999px !important;
  background:#edf7ff !important;
  color:#0873d5 !important;
  font-weight:800 !important;
}

.guide-tools > :nth-child(2n) .guide-meta span,
.guide-tools > :nth-child(2n) .guide-meta b{
  background:#fff1df !important;
  color:#9a4900 !important;
}

/* If the card is a link, add a visual action cue without changing markup */
.guide-tools > a:after{
  content:"Investigate →";
  display:inline-flex;
  align-self:flex-start;
  margin-top:16px;
  padding:9px 13px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#edf7ff;
  color:#0873d5;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.guide-tools > a:nth-child(2n):after{
  background:#fff1df;
  color:#9a4900;
}
.guide-tools > a:hover:after{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#ff6a00,#ffa813);
  color:#fff;
}

/* Tighten the section title / intro above cards */
.path-sequence .section-head + .section-intro,
.path-sequence .section-intro{
  max-width:780px !important;
  margin-bottom:6px !important;
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:980px){
  .guide-tools{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .guide-tools{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
  .guide-tools > a,
  .guide-tools > article,
  .guide-tools > div{
    min-height:0 !important;
    padding:22px !important;
    border-radius:20px !important;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.2.5 — REDUCED PATH MASTHEAD SCALE
   ============================================================ */
.path-masthead{
  margin-top:24px !important;
  padding:34px 38px !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  min-height:auto !important;
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.55fr) minmax(260px,.75fr) !important;
  gap:28px !important;
  align-items:center !important;
}
.path-masthead h1{
  max-width:760px !important;
  margin:.35rem 0 .7rem !important;
  font-size:clamp(38px,4.2vw,58px) !important;
  line-height:1.02 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.045em !important;
}
.path-masthead p{
  max-width:720px !important;
  margin-bottom:0 !important;
  font-size:16px !important;
  line-height:1.62 !important;
}
.path-masthead .hero-actions{
  margin-top:20px !important;
}
.path-masthead aside{
  padding:20px 22px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.78) !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05) !important;
}
.path-masthead aside p{
  font-size:14px !important;
  line-height:1.55 !important;
}
.path-masthead .kicker{
  padding:6px 10px !important;
  font-size:11px !important;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .path-masthead{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
    gap:18px !important;
    padding:30px !important;
  }
  .path-masthead aside{
    padding:18px !important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .path-masthead{
    margin-top:16px !important;
    padding:26px 22px !important;
    border-radius:22px !important;
  }
  .path-masthead h1{
    font-size:clamp(34px,10vw,46px) !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.2.6 — /tools/ HOMEPAGE MODERNIZATION
   ============================================================ */

.editorial-hero,
.decision-hub,
.editorial-picks,
.buyer-guides,
.visibility-band,
.recommendation-cta{
  width:min(1160px,calc(100% - clamp(36px,6vw,96px))) !important;
  margin-left:auto !important;
  margin-right:auto !important;
}

.editorial-hero{
  margin-top:28px !important;
  padding:44px 48px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:30px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(255,147,19,.18),transparent 27%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(18,146,255,.10),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.09) !important;
}
.editorial-hero h1{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,68px) !important;
  line-height:1 !important;
  letter-spacing:-.05em !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
}
.editorial-hero p{
  color:#5f7288 !important;
  font-size:17px !important;
  line-height:1.68 !important;
}

.decision-hub,
.editorial-picks,
.buyer-guides{
  margin-top:28px !important;
  padding:34px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(31,71,117,.06) !important;
}

.decision-grid{
  display:grid !important;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
  gap:18px !important;
}

.decision-card{
  padding:26px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:22px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.075),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 9px 27px rgba(31,71,117,.055) !important;
}
.decision-card:nth-child(even){
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 94% 10%,rgba(255,142,18,.09),transparent 24%),
    #fff !important;
}
.decision-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color:#ffae4b !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(31,71,117,.11) !important;
}
.decision-card h3{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.025em !important;
}
.decision-card p{
  color:#62758a !important;
  line-height:1.62 !important;
}

.editorial-row,
.guide-row,
.pick-row,
.guide-card,
.editorial-card{
  padding:22px 24px !important;
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:20px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,71,117,.05) !important;
}
.editorial-row:hover,
.guide-row:hover,
.pick-row:hover,
.guide-card:hover,
.editorial-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:#ffae4b !important;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(31,71,117,.10) !important;
}

.visibility-band{
  margin-top:28px !important;
  padding:34px !important;
  border:1px solid #a9d9fb !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 15%,rgba(18,146,255,.14),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#eef9ff,#fff) !important;
}

.recommendation-cta{
  margin-top:28px !important;
  margin-bottom:34px !important;
  padding:38px !important;
  border:1px solid #ffc778 !important;
  border-radius:26px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 14%,rgba(255,159,22,.20),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#fff3df,#fff) !important;
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .decision-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .editorial-hero,
  .decision-hub,
  .editorial-picks,
  .buyer-guides,
  .visibility-band,
  .recommendation-cta{
    width:calc(100% - 28px) !important;
  }
  .editorial-hero{
    margin-top:16px !important;
    padding:30px 24px !important;
    border-radius:23px !important;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   AOC TOOLS v1.3.0 — CONSOLIDATED REGRESSION PROTECTION
   Ensures shared public pages cannot fall back to legacy geometry.
   ============================================================ */

/* Public page shells */
.pagehead,
.visibility-hero,
.learning-hero,
.opportunity-intro-hero,
.path-masthead,
.section,
.decision-bridge,
.cta-band{
  border-radius:24px !important;
}

/* Visibility */
.visibility-hero,
.visibility-audit,
.visibility-checklist,
.visibility-results,
.visibility-form,
.visibility-score,
.visibility-guide{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:24px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(31,71,117,.06) !important;
}
.visibility-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(18,146,255,.12),transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(255,146,18,.10),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf3) !important;
}
.visibility-form input,
.visibility-form select,
.visibility-form textarea,
.visibility-audit input,
.visibility-audit select,
.visibility-audit textarea{
  border:1px solid #cfdbe7 !important;
  border-radius:14px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:none !important;
}
.visibility-form button,
.visibility-audit button{
  border-radius:999px !important;
}

/* Learn */
.learning-hero,
.learning-paths,
.learning-steps,
.learning-guardrails,
.learning-card,
.learning-path-card{
  border-radius:24px !important;
}
.learning-card,
.learning-path-card{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 9px 27px rgba(31,71,117,.055) !important;
}
.learning-card:hover,
.learning-path-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:#ffae4b !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(31,71,117,.11) !important;
}

/* Opportunities */
.opportunity-intro-hero{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:30px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(255,147,19,.18),transparent 27%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 90%,rgba(18,146,255,.10),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#fffaf2) !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,71,117,.09) !important;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row{
  border:1px solid #dce7f2 !important;
  border-radius:22px !important;
  background:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 9px 27px rgba(31,71,117,.055) !important;
}
.opportunity-editorial-row:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:#ffae4b !important;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(31,71,117,.11) !important;
}

/* Shared typography/colors */
.pagehead h1,
.visibility-hero h1,
.learning-hero h1,
.opportunity-intro-hero h1,
.path-masthead h1{
  color:#071a3b !important;
  text-transform:none !important;
  letter-spacing:-.045em !important;
}
.section h2,
.section h3{
  color:#071a3b !important;
}

/* Mobile protection */
@media(max-width:760px){
  .pagehead,
  .visibility-hero,
  .learning-hero,
  .opportunity-intro-hero,
  .path-masthead,
  .section,
  .decision-bridge,
  .cta-band{
    border-radius:20px !important;
  }
}