/* ==========================================================================
   SAYKAYZ - brand tokens
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
	--teal: #2BA6A0;
	--teal-dark: #1F7E79;
	--teal-light: #3DBFB8;
	--teal-tint: #E4F5F3;
	--navy: #1B3B5C;
	--navy-dark: #12293F;
	--navy-light: #2A5078;
	--white: #ffffff;
	--gray-50: #f8fafc;
	--gray-100: #f1f5f9;
	--gray-200: #e2e8f0;
	--gray-300: #cbd5e1;
	--gray-400: #94a3b8;
	--gray-500: #64748b;
	--gray-600: #475569;
	--gray-700: #334155;
	--gray-800: #1e293b;
	--gray-900: #0f172a;
	--error: #B3261E;
	--error-bg: #FBEAE9;
	--success-bg: #E6F4EF;
	--success-text: #1F7A5C;

	--font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	--font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
	--font-article: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;

	--shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
	--shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
	--shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
	--shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
	--shadow-xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
	--radius: 12px;
	--radius-lg: 20px;
	--radius-sm: 8px;
	--max-width: 1400px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset
   ========================================================================== */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

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

body {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 17px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--gray-800);
	background: var(--gray-50);
	overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a { color: var(--teal-dark); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	color: var(--navy);
	line-height: 1.2;
	margin: 0 0 0.5em;
	font-weight: 700;
}

p { margin: 0 0 1em; }

ul, ol { padding-left: 1.25em; }

.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute !important;
	width: 1px; height: 1px;
	overflow: hidden;
	clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.skip-link {
	position: absolute;
	top: -100px;
	left: 1rem;
	background: var(--navy);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 0.75em 1.25em;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	z-index: 10000;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

.wrap {
	max-width: var(--max-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 30px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */

.button, .btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 10px;
	padding: 14px 32px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 1rem;
	border: 2px solid transparent;
	cursor: pointer;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.button:hover, .btn:hover { text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.button svg, .btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.button--primary, .btn-primary {
	background: var(--teal);
	color: #fff;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.button--primary:hover, .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--teal-dark); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.button--ghost, .btn-outline {
	background: transparent;
	border-color: var(--navy);
	color: var(--navy);
}
.button--ghost:hover, .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }

.btn-secondary {
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
	color: var(--white);
	border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

.btn-white { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); }
.btn-white:hover { background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--navy); }

.button--small { padding: 8px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Loader (feather trace)
   ========================================================================== */

#saykayz-loader {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	background: var(--white);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	z-index: 99999;
	transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}
body.saykayz-loaded #saykayz-loader {
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.saykayz-loader__inner { text-align: center; }

.saykayz-loader__mark { width: 130px; height: 130px; margin: 0 auto 22px; display: block; }

.saykayz-loader__quill {
	fill: none;
	stroke: var(--teal);
	stroke-width: 4;
	stroke-linecap: round;
	stroke-linejoin: round;
	stroke-dasharray: 700;
	stroke-dashoffset: 700;
	animation: saykayz-draw 1.6s ease forwards;
}
.saykayz-loader__nib {
	fill: var(--navy);
	opacity: 0;
	animation: saykayz-fade-in 0.4s ease forwards 1.3s;
}

.saykayz-loader__text {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-size: 1.7rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: var(--navy);
	letter-spacing: 5px;
	opacity: 0;
	animation: saykayz-fade-up 0.8s ease 1.5s forwards;
}
.saykayz-loader__tagline {
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	color: var(--teal);
	letter-spacing: 5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-top: 8px;
	opacity: 0;
	animation: saykayz-fade-up 0.8s ease 1.8s forwards;
}

@keyframes saykayz-draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes saykayz-fade-in { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes saykayz-fade-up {
	from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
	to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.saykayz-loader__quill { animation: none; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
	.saykayz-loader__nib, .saykayz-loader__text, .saykayz-loader__tagline { animation: none; opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header / Nav
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
	backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	z-index: 1000;
	transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.site-header__inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	height: 78px;
	gap: 24px;
}

.site-branding { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.site-branding__logo, .site-branding img { height: 44px; width: auto; }
.site-branding__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }
.site-branding__name {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: var(--navy);
	letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.site-branding__tagline {
	font-size: 0.6rem;
	color: var(--teal);
	letter-spacing: 2.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-top: 2px;
}

.primary-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.primary-nav__list {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}
.primary-nav__list a {
	display: inline-block;
	color: var(--gray-700);
	font-weight: 500;
	font-size: 0.93rem;
	padding: 8px 16px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.primary-nav__list a:hover,
.primary-nav__list .current-menu-item a,
.primary-nav__list .current_page_item a {
	color: var(--teal);
	background: var(--teal-tint);
	text-decoration: none;
}

.header-link {
	color: var(--gray-700);
	font-weight: 500;
	font-size: 0.93rem;
	padding: 8px 16px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.header-link:hover { color: var(--teal); background: var(--teal-tint); text-decoration: none; }

.primary-nav__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-left: 8px; }

.search-toggle {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	border: none;
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--navy);
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.search-toggle:hover { background: var(--teal-tint); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.search-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] { background: var(--teal-tint); color: var(--teal-dark); }

.header-search {
	max-height: 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--gray-50);
	border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
	transition: max-height 0.25s ease;
}
.header-search.is-open {
	max-height: 100px;
	border-bottom-color: var(--gray-200);
}
.header-search .wrap {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	padding-top: 16px;
	padding-bottom: 16px;
}
.header-search .search-form { flex: 1; }
.search-close {
	background: none;
	border: none;
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	line-height: 1;
	color: var(--gray-500);
	cursor: pointer;
	padding: 4px 8px;
}
.search-close:hover { color: var(--navy); }

.primary-nav__cta {
	background: var(--teal) !important;
	color: #fff !important;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.primary-nav__cta:hover { background: var(--teal-dark) !important; }

.nav-toggle {
	display: none;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 5px;
	background: none;
	border: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle__bar {
	width: 24px;
	height: 2.5px;
	background: var(--navy);
	border-radius: 2px;
	display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================================== */

.hero {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 50%, var(--teal) 100%);
	padding: 100px 30px 90px;
	text-align: center;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
	                  radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
}
.hero__inner { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero__eyebrow {
	display: inline-block;
	color: var(--teal-light);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	margin-bottom: 1.2em;
}
.hero__title, .hero h1 {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #fff;
	margin-bottom: 0.35em;
	line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero__title em, .hero h1 span { color: var(--teal-light); font-style: italic; }
.hero__subtitle, .hero p {
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
	max-width: 680px;
	margin: 0 auto 2.2em;
	line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero__actions {
	display: flex;
	gap: 16px;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News ticker
   ========================================================================== */

.news-ticker { background: var(--navy-dark); color: var(--white); padding: 14px 0; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.ticker-wrap { display: flex; animation: saykayz-ticker 50s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; width: max-content; }
.ticker-item { padding: 0 50px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.ticker-item .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
@keyframes saykayz-ticker {
	0% { transform: translateX(0); }
	100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Categories bar (sticky, under the header)
   ========================================================================== */

.categories-bar {
	background: var(--white);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	padding: 18px 30px;
	position: sticky;
	top: 78px;
	z-index: 400;
}
.categories-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; gap: 10px; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.categories-inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.cat-btn {
	padding: 9px 22px;
	border-radius: 25px;
	border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
	background: var(--white);
	color: var(--gray-600);
	font-weight: 500;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	white-space: nowrap;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}
.cat-btn:hover, .cat-btn.active { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal); background: var(--teal-tint); text-decoration: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured highlight ("Editor's Pick")
   ========================================================================== */

.featured-highlight { background: var(--white); padding: 80px 30px; }
.featured-highlight-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.highlight-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
.highlight-image {
	height: 480px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}
.highlight-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.highlight-image svg { width: 140px; height: 140px; opacity: 0.25; color: var(--white); position: relative; }
.highlight-image .badge { position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 24px; }
.highlight-content h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.25; }
.highlight-content p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.highlight-meta { display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.highlight-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--gray-500); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.highlight-meta svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats
   ========================================================================== */

.stats-section { background: var(--white); padding: 70px 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.stats-grid { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; text-align: center; }
.stat-item h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stat-item p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gray-600); font-weight: 500; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials
   ========================================================================== */

.testimonials { padding: 90px 30px; background: var(--gray-50); }
.testimonials-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 50px; }
.testimonial-card {
	background: var(--white);
	padding: 36px;
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow);
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.testimonial-quote { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 3rem; color: var(--teal); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.testimonial-card p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testimonial-avatar {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--navy));
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--white);
	font-weight: 700;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-info h5 { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.testimonial-info span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-500); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Sections
   ========================================================================== */

.section { padding: 72px 30px; }
.section--tinted { background: var(--white); }
.section .wrap { padding: 0; max-width: var(--max-width); }
.section__title, .section-header h2 {
	text-align: center;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--navy);
	margin-bottom: 0.3em;
}
.section__subtitle, .section-header p {
	text-align: center;
	color: var(--gray-500);
	font-size: 1.08rem;
	max-width: 620px;
	margin: 0 auto 0;
}
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px; }
.section-header .accent-line {
	width: 60px;
	height: 4px;
	background: var(--teal);
	margin: 18px auto 0;
	border-radius: 2px;
}

.section__header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 24px;
	margin-bottom: 2em;
}
.section__header .section__title--left { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0.3em; }
.section__subtitle--left { text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0; }
.section__view-all {
	white-space: nowrap;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--teal-dark);
	padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.section__footer-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; }

.card-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.icon-card {
	background: var(--white);
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 34px 28px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow);
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.icon-card:hover {
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	border-color: var(--teal);
}
.icon-card__icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 56px;
	height: 56px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	background: var(--teal-tint);
	color: var(--teal-dark);
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.icon-card__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.icon-card__text { color: var(--gray-500); margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.step-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0;
	max-width: 720px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 28px;
}
.step-list__item { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; }
.step-list__number {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-size: 1.7rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: var(--teal);
	flex-shrink: 0;
	line-height: 1;
}
.step-list__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.3em; }
.step-list__item p { margin: 0; color: var(--gray-500); }

/* How it works (dark) */
.how-it-works {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
	padding: 90px 30px;
	color: var(--white);
}
.how-it-works .wrap { max-width: var(--max-width); padding: 0; }
.how-it-works .section-header h2 { color: var(--white); }
.how-it-works .section-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.steps-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 30px;
	margin-top: 50px;
}
.step-card {
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 36px 28px;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	position: relative;
}
.step-card:hover {
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	border-color: rgba(43,166,160,0.45);
}
.step-card .step-number {
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(43,166,160,0.12);
}
.step-card h3, .step-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #fff; }
.step-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
.how-it-works__note {
	text-align: center;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	margin: 36px 0 0;
}

.cta-band, .cta-section {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 90px 30px;
	text-align: center;
}
.cta-band .wrap, .cta-inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; }
.cta-band h2, .cta-section h2 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
.cta-section p { font-size: 1.1rem; opacity: 0.92; margin-bottom: 2em; line-height: 1.7; }
.cta-band .button--ghost { border-color: #fff; color: #fff; }
.cta-band .button--ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }
.cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Publication grid / card
   ========================================================================== */

.publication-grid, .articles-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	align-content: start;
	gap: 28px;
	margin: 0;
}

.publication-card, .article-card {
	background: var(--white);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow);
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
	height: 100%;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
.publication-card:hover, .article-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.publication-card__link { color: inherit; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; }
.publication-card__link:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.publication-card__media, .article-img {
	aspect-ratio: 16/10;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.publication-card__media img, .article-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.article-img-bg { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.article-img-bg svg { width: 64px; height: 64px; opacity: 0.35; }
.publication-card__body, .article-body { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.publication-card__title, .article-body h3 {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--navy);
	margin: 0.4em 0;
	line-height: 1.35;
}
.publication-card__excerpt, .article-body p {
	color: var(--gray-500);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin-bottom: 1em;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 3;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.publication-card__meta, .article-meta {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--gray-400);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 8px;
	padding-top: 16px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.badge, .article-category {
	position: absolute;
	top: 14px;
	left: 14px;
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--teal);
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	padding: 5px 14px;
	border-radius: 999px;
}
.publication-card__body .badge { position: static; background: var(--teal-tint); color: var(--teal-dark); margin-bottom: 0.6em; }

.articles-section { padding: 70px 0; }

/* Sidebar widgets (used where a single-column layout has an aside) */
.articles-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 40px; }
.sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.sidebar-widget {
	background: var(--white);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 26px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow);
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.sidebar-widget h4 {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	color: var(--navy);
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	padding-bottom: 12px;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
}

.trending-item {
	display: flex;
	gap: 14px;
	padding: 14px 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
	transition: padding 0.2s ease;
}
.trending-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.trending-item:hover { padding-left: 6px; }
.trending-number {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-size: 2rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: var(--teal);
	line-height: 1;
	min-width: 36px;
}
.trending-content h5 { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.trending-content span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray-400); }

.newsletter-form input {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 12px 14px;
	border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
.newsletter-form button {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 12px;
	background: var(--navy);
	color: var(--white);
	border: none;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-weight: 600;
	cursor: pointer;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); }

.sidebar-widget--cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal)); color: #fff; }
.sidebar-widget--cta h4 { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.sidebar-widget--cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Ad slot placeholder (kept empty until AdSense is approved) */
.ad-slot-banner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 30px auto; padding: 0 30px; }
.ad-slot-banner .ad-inner {
	background: var(--gray-100);
	border: 1px dashed var(--gray-300);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 22px;
	text-align: center;
	color: var(--gray-400);
	font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page header band, single publication
   ========================================================================== */

.page-header {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
	padding: 90px 30px;
	text-align: center;
	color: #fff;
}
.page-header .wrap { max-width: 760px; }
.page-header__title { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); margin-bottom: 0.3em; }
.page-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0; }

.page-article__content { padding: 60px 30px; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.page-article__content img { border-radius: var(--radius); }
.page-article__content h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 1.4em 0 0.5em; }
.page-article__content h3 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 1.2em 0 0.5em; }
.page-article__content p, .page-article__content li { color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.8; }

.publication__header { padding: 40px 30px 0; }
.publication__header .wrap { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: left; }

.publication__back {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 9px 18px;
	border: 2px solid var(--teal);
	color: var(--teal-dark);
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.publication__back:hover { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.publication__back svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.publication__badge {
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--teal-tint);
	color: var(--teal-dark);
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	padding: 6px 16px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.publication__title { max-width: 800px; margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); }

.publication__meta {
	color: var(--gray-500);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	display: flex;
	gap: 20px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	margin-top: 0.9em;
	padding-bottom: 28px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.publication__meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.publication__meta svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.publication__featured-image { margin: 32px auto 0; max-width: 800px; padding: 0 30px; }
.publication__featured-image img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.publication__content {
	max-width: 760px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 48px 30px 24px;
	font-family: var(--font-article);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.9;
	color: var(--gray-700);
}
.publication__content img { border-radius: var(--radius); margin: 1.5em 0; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.publication__content h2 { font-family: var(--font-heading); color: var(--navy); }
.publication__content figure { margin: 1.8em 0; }
.publication__content figure img { margin: 0; }
.publication__content figcaption { color: var(--gray-500); font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center; margin-top: 0.7em; }

.publication__content blockquote {
	border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
	padding: 18px 26px;
	margin: 1.8em 0;
	background: var(--gray-50);
	border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
	font-style: italic;
	color: var(--gray-600);
}

.publication__content .sources-box {
	background: var(--gray-50);
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 32px;
	margin: 2.2em 0 0.5em;
}
.publication__content .sources-box p:first-child {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	color: var(--navy);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	margin: 0 0 0.8em;
}
.publication__content .sources-box ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2em; }
.publication__content .sources-box li { margin-bottom: 0.6em; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.publication__content .sources-box li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.publication__content .sources-box a { color: var(--teal-dark); }

.publication__disclaimer {
	max-width: 760px;
	margin: 0 auto 56px;
	padding: 24px 30px 0;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	color: var(--gray-500);
	font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Forms (submission page, search, comments)
   ========================================================================== */

.submission-page { padding: 50px 30px 90px; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.submission-form {
	background: var(--white);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	padding: 44px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.notice {
	padding: 16px 20px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.notice--success { background: var(--success-bg); color: var(--success-text); }
.notice--error, .notice--0 { background: var(--error-bg); color: var(--error); }

.form-row--split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }

.form-field, .form-group { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-field label, .form-group label {
	display: block;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--navy);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.form-field .required, .form-group label .required { color: var(--error); }
.form-field input[type="text"],
.form-field input[type="email"],
.form-field input[type="tel"],
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea,
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 14px 16px;
	border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	font-family: inherit;
	font-size: 1rem;
	background: var(--gray-50);
	color: var(--gray-800);
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field select:focus, .form-field textarea:focus,
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
	outline: none;
	border-color: var(--teal);
	background: var(--white);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(43, 166, 160, 0.12);
}
.form-field textarea, .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-hint { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-400); margin-top: 8px; }

.checkbox-group, .form-field--checkbox {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 12px;
	padding: 16px;
	background: var(--gray-50);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] { width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--teal); }
.checkbox-group label { margin-bottom: 0; font-weight: 400; color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.search-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.search-form__input {
	flex: 1;
	padding: 0.6em 1em;
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.search-form__submit {
	padding: 0.6em 1.25em;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	border: none;
	background: var(--teal);
	color: #fff;
	cursor: pointer;
}

.error-404 { text-align: center; padding: 100px 30px; }
.error-404 .search-form { max-width: 420px; margin: 24px auto 32px; }

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq-section { padding: 90px 30px; background: var(--white); }
.faq-inner { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item.is-open { border-color: var(--teal); }
.faq-question {
	padding: 22px 26px;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--navy);
	font-size: 1.02rem;
	background: none;
	border: none;
	width: 100%;
	text-align: left;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--gray-50); }
.faq-question svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-question svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.35s ease; background: var(--gray-50); }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer { max-height: 500px; }
.faq-answer-inner { padding: 0 26px 22px; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   AI Agent chat demo + CSV tracker
   ========================================================================== */

.chatbot-container { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 60px 30px; }
.chatbot-window { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.chatbot-header { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light)); color: var(--white); padding: 24px 30px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.chatbot-avatar-icon {
	width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal);
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chatbot-avatar-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--white); }
.chatbot-header-info h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.chatbot-header-info p { font-size: 0.8rem; opacity: 0.8; margin: 2px 0 0; }
.chatbot-messages { height: 460px; overflow-y: auto; padding: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.message { max-width: 80%; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 18px; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.message.bot { background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--gray-700); align-self: flex-start; border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.message.user { background: var(--teal); color: var(--white); align-self: flex-end; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; }
.chatbot-input { display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 20px 30px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); background: var(--gray-50); }
.chatbot-input input { flex: 1; padding: 14px 18px; border: 2px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.chatbot-input input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--teal); }
.chatbot-input button { padding: 14px 24px; background: var(--teal); color: var(--white); border: none; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.chatbot-input button:hover { background: var(--teal-dark); }
.chatbot-notice { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 24px; padding: 14px 20px; background: var(--teal-tint); color: var(--teal-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.typing-indicator { display: flex; gap: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; align-self: flex-start; }
.typing-indicator span { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--gray-400); border-radius: 50%; animation: saykayz-typing 1.4s infinite; }
.typing-indicator span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.typing-indicator span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
@keyframes saykayz-typing {
	0%, 60%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
	30% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.csv-section { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 50px 30px; }
.csv-table { width: 100%; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-collapse: collapse; }
.csv-table th { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 16px 20px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.csv-table td { padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.csv-table tr:hover td { background: var(--gray-50); }
.csv-table .status-published { background: var(--teal-tint); color: var(--teal-dark); padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
	background: var(--navy-dark);
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
	padding: 70px 30px 30px;
	margin-top: 40px;
}
.site-footer__inner {
	max-width: var(--max-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 40px;
	padding-bottom: 32px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.site-footer__logo { height: 40px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.site-footer__brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 320px; margin: 0; }
.site-footer__social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.site-footer__social a {
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}
.site-footer__social a:hover { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.site-footer__heart { color: #e0554f; }
.site-footer__heading {
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.site-footer__text { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.8em; }
.site-footer__col a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.site-footer__col a:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }
.site-footer__list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 12px;
}
.site-footer__list a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.site-footer__list a:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }
.site-footer__meta {
	max-width: var(--max-width);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding-top: 24px;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 12px;
}
.site-footer__meta p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Toast (used for lightweight non-critical confirmations only)
   ========================================================================== */

.toast {
	position: fixed;
	bottom: 30px;
	right: 30px;
	background: var(--navy);
	color: var(--white);
	padding: 16px 24px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	z-index: 3000;
	display: none;
	max-width: 380px;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
}
.toast.is-visible { display: block; animation: saykayz-slide-in 0.3s ease; }
@keyframes saykayz-slide-in {
	from { transform: translateX(110%); opacity: 0; }
	to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.publication-grid, .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.site-footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.highlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.highlight-image { height: 320px; }
	.articles-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.sidebar { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
	.sidebar-widget { flex: 1 1 260px; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
	.form-row--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
	.nav-toggle { display: flex; }
	.primary-nav {
		display: none;
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		gap: 8px;
		position: absolute;
		top: 100%;
		left: 0;
		right: 0;
		background: var(--white);
		border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
		box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
		padding: 20px 24px 28px;
	}
	.primary-nav.is-open { display: flex; }
	.primary-nav__list { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; width: 100%; }
	.primary-nav__list a { display: block; }
	.primary-nav__actions { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; margin-left: 0; margin-top: 8px; }
	.hero { padding: 70px 20px 60px; }
	.hero__title, .hero h1 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
	.section { padding: 48px 20px; }
	.section__header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
	.publication-grid, .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.site-footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.submission-form { padding: 28px 20px; }
	.stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 320px; gap: 24px; }
	.sidebar { flex-direction: column; }
	.sidebar-widget { flex: 1 1 auto; }
	.highlight-image { height: 240px; }
	.highlight-content h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
	.wrap { padding: 0 18px; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   Accessibility: colour contrast and keyboard focus (WCAG 2.1 AA).
   Bright teal (#2BA6A0) stays for large and decorative use; anywhere it
   carries white text or small text, the darker brand teal is used so the
   text stays readable (4.5:1 or better).
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
	--teal-ink: #17605B; /* teal text on the pale teal tint */
}

.button--primary, .btn-primary,
.primary-nav__cta,
.badge, .article-category,
.publication__back:hover,
.search-form__submit,
.site-footer__social a:hover {
	background: var(--teal-dark) !important;
}

/* Badges that sit on a light background keep their pale style, with deeper text. */
.publication-card__body .badge,
.highlight-content .badge {
	background: var(--teal-tint) !important;
	color: var(--teal-ink) !important;
}

/* Hover goes one step deeper, so buttons still react under the cursor. */
.button--primary:hover, .btn-primary:hover,
.primary-nav__cta:hover,
.search-form__submit:hover {
	background: var(--navy) !important;
}

.saykayz-loader__tagline,
.site-branding__tagline {
	color: var(--teal-dark);
}

/* Large teal numbers: a hair deeper than the brand teal, enough for 3:1. */
.trending-number,
.stat-item h3,
.step-list__number {
	color: #279F99;
}

.primary-nav__list a:hover, .primary-nav__list .current-menu-item a,
.header-link:hover,
.cat-btn:hover, .cat-btn.active,
.publication__badge {
	color: var(--teal-ink);
}

.publication-card__meta, .article-meta,
.trending-content span,
.form-hint {
	color: var(--gray-500);
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
[tabindex]:focus-visible {
	outline: 3px solid var(--navy);
	outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
 * Preview page: "Request changes" box under Approve & Pay.
 * ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.revision-form { margin-top: 32px; }
.revision-form__title { font-size: 1.4rem; margin: 0 0 20px; color: var(--navy); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
 * Tables inside articles (for example from a client's Word file).
 * ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.publication__content .wp-block-table { overflow-x: auto; }
.publication__content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.5em 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.publication__content th,
.publication__content td { border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.publication__content th { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.publication__content tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--gray-50); }

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
 * Topic badge on articles (links to the topic's page).
 * ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.publication__badge--topic { margin-left: 8px; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--teal-tint); text-decoration: none; }
.publication__badge--topic:hover, .publication__badge--topic:focus-visible { background: var(--teal-tint); text-decoration: none; }

/* Tall (portrait) pictures inside articles: keep them within the screen. */
.publication__content figure img { width: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 80vh; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }