/* ============================================
   AALULU.COM — Shared Stylesheet v2
   ============================================ */

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --purple:       #E8593A;
  --purple-dark:  #C44010;
  --purple-light: #FDE8DD;
  --purple-mid:   #E8593A;
  --pink:         #2D2D2D;
  --pink-dark:    #1A1A1A;
  --gold:         #D4A017;
  --gold-light:   #FEF3C7;
  --dark:         #2D2D2D;
  --dark-2:       #2D2D2D;
  --gray-800:     #1F2937;
  --gray-700:     #374151;
  --gray-600:     #4B5563;
  --gray-500:     #5E6675; /* WCAG 2.2 AA AA-compliant (>4.5:1) */
  --gray-400:     #9CA3AF;
  --gray-200:     #E5E7EB;
  --gray-100:     #F3F4F6;
  --gray-50:      #F9FAFB;
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --green:        #059669;
  --green-light:  #D1FAE5;
  --red:          #DC2626;
  --orange:       #EA580C;

  /* Header brand colors consolidated */
  --aal-orange:      #E85018;
  --aal-orange-dark: #C44010;
  --aal-orange-mid:  #B83C14;
  --aal-dark:        #2D2D2D;
  --aal-dark-2:      #2D2D2D;
  --aal-dark-3:      #3D1F10;

  --font-main: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow:    0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  --shadow-purple: 0 8px 32px rgba(232, 89, 58,.25);

  --max-width: 1160px;
  --transition: .2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --transition-slow: .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* --- Base --- */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: var(--gray-800);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a   { color: var(--purple); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--purple-dark); text-decoration: underline; }
ul  { list-style: none; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}

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

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-purple { background: var(--purple-light); color: var(--purple-dark); }
.badge-green  { background: var(--green-light);  color: var(--green); }
.badge-gold   { background: var(--gold-light);   color: #92400E; }
.badge-pink   { background: #FFF8F2;             color: #9D174D; }

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS — polished, accessible, clickable
   ============================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.btn:hover::after { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--purple);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(232, 89, 58,.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--purple-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(196, 64, 16,.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-pink {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C44010 0%, #E8593A 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(45, 45, 45,.35);
}
.btn-pink:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(45, 45, 45,.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: var(--purple);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--purple);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-purple);
}
.btn-white {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--purple);
  border-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.btn-white:hover {
  background: #FFF8F2;
  color: var(--purple-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  color: var(--white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 38px; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: .3px; }
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 20px; font-size: .82rem; }
.btn-xl { padding: 20px 48px; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .4px; }

/* ============================================
   TOP BAR
   ============================================ */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-dark) 0%, #E8593A 50%, var(--pink-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}
.top-bar a { color: #FDE68A; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; }
.top-bar a:hover { color: #FEF08A; }

/* ============================================
   SITE HEADER
   ============================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 24px;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  height: 64px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.site-logo {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--purple);
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.site-logo:hover { opacity: .85; color: var(--purple); }
.site-logo span { color: var(--pink); }

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.main-nav a {
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .88rem;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: .1px;
}
.main-nav a:hover { background: var(--purple-light); color: var(--purple); text-decoration: none; }
.main-nav a.active { color: var(--purple); background: var(--purple-light); }
.nav-cta { margin-left: 10px; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gray-700);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 24px 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 580px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(45, 45, 45,.92) 0%,
    rgba(30,27,75,.85) 40%,
    rgba(232, 89, 58,.65) 75%,
    rgba(232, 89, 58,.45) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(20, 18, 25, .32);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(150%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px 44px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-content { padding: 28px 24px; border-radius: 18px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-content { padding: 22px 18px; }
}

.hero-brand-logo {
  height: 116px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.32);
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-brand-logo {
    height: 90px;
    max-width: 220px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-brand-logo {
    height: 70px;
    max-width: 180px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .9px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #FDE8DD;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.5vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -.8px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDE68A, #F59E0B);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 500px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

.hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/4.5;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  color: var(--dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-badge-float .big-num {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--purple);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================ */
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -.4px;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: .97rem;
  margin-top: 12px;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.section-header { margin-bottom: 52px; }
.section-header.text-center .section-subtitle { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ============================================
   TRUST STRIP
   ============================================ */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 16px 24px;
}
.trust-items {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 32px;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.trust-item .icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ============================================
   BRAND OVERVIEW — Split Layout (image + content)
   ============================================ */
.brand-overview {
  padding: 96px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D2D2D 0%, #3D3D3D 55%, #E8593A 100%);
}
.brand-overview-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.brand-overview-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  position: relative;
}
.brand-overview-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.brand-overview-image:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.brand-overview-content {}

.brand-overview-eyebrow {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: #FDE68A;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.brand-overview-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.7px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.brand-overview-desc {
  font-size: .97rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  line-height: 1.82;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* 2x2 compact feature cards */
.overview-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}
.overview-feature {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.overview-feature:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.overview-feature-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.overview-feature h3 {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -.1px;
}
.overview-feature p {
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pro-tip {
  margin-top: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8F2, #FDE8DD);
  border: 1px solid #FDE8DD;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--purple);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.pro-tip .tip-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.pro-tip p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7; }
.pro-tip strong { color: var(--purple-dark); }

/* ============================================
   DEALS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.deals-section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gray-50) 0%, #F0EBFF 100%);
}

.deals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}
.deal-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}
.deal-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #FDE8DD;
}

.deal-image {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gray-100);
}
.deal-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.deal-card:hover .deal-image img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.deal-discount-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220,38,38,.4);
}

.deal-body {
  padding: 24px 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.deal-category {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .9px;
  color: var(--purple);
  margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.deal-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -.1px;
}
.deal-desc {
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.deal-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.deal-tag {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--green-light);
  color: var(--green);
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

/* ============================================
   PRODUCTS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.products-section { padding: 80px 24px; background: var(--white); }

.products-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.product-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.product-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #FDE8DD;
}

.product-image {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gray-50);
}
.product-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.product-card:hover .product-image img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.product-body {
  padding: 18px 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.product-category {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .9px;
  color: var(--purple);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.product-name {
  font-size: .97rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -.1px;
}
.product-desc {
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}
.product-link {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: .1px;
}
.product-link:hover { gap: 9px; color: var(--purple-dark); text-decoration: none; }

/* ============================================
   REVIEWS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.reviews-section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF8F2 0%, var(--gray-50) 100%);
}

.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.review-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.review-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 22px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--purple-light);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.review-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.review-text {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
}
.reviewer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.reviewer-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-light), #FDE8DD);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--purple-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--purple-light);
}
.reviewer-info { font-size: .82rem; }
.reviewer-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.reviewer-meta { color: var(--gray-500); font-size: .78rem; }
.verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--green);
}

/* Verdict Box */
.verdict-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D2D2D 0%, #3D3D3D 50%, #E8593A 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 52px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(232, 89, 58,.3);
}
.verdict-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #FDE68A;
  letter-spacing: -.2px;
}
.verdict-box p { font-size: .93rem; color: #FDE8DD; line-height: 1.75; }

.verdict-score { text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.score-circle {
  width: 116px;
  height: 116px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--purple));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(45, 45, 45,.4);
}
.score-num { font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.score-label { font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; opacity: .75; }
.verdict-score p { color: #FDE8DD; font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ============================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================ */
.faq-section { padding: 80px 24px; background: var(--white); }

.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin-inline: auto; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: #FDE8DD; }
details[open].faq-item { border-color: var(--purple); }

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: background var(--transition);
  gap: 14px;
  list-style: none;
  letter-spacing: -.1px;
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--gray-50); }
.faq-question .faq-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple-light);
  color: var(--purple);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
details[open] .faq-question .faq-icon {
  background: var(--purple);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer {
  padding: 18px 24px 22px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.78;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: var(--gray-50);
}

/* ============================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================ */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D2D2D 0%, #E8593A 40%, #C44010 100%);
  padding: 88px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: .88;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  max-width: 550px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
}

/* ============================================
   SITE FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: #2D2D2D;
  color: #9CA3AF;
  padding: 60px 24px 28px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 44px;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.footer-brand .site-logo { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.4rem; }
.footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: .86rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 280px;
  color: #6B7280;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  color: #6B7280;
  font-size: .86rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #2D2D2D;
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #4B5563;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: #4B5563; transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: #9CA3AF; text-decoration: none; }

.footer-disclaimer {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-top: 1px solid #2D2D2D;
  padding-top: 20px;
}
.footer-disclaimer a { color: #4B5563; }

/* ============================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ============================================ */
.breadcrumb {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.breadcrumb-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gray-500); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--purple); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--gray-200); font-size: 1rem; }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================
   BLOG / ARTICLE STYLES
   ============================================ */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D2D2D 0%, #3D3D3D 50%, #E8593A 100%);
  padding: 64px 24px;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(45, 45, 45,.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.blog-hero-inner { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; position: relative; }

.blog-category-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pink), var(--purple));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.blog-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -.4px;
}
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: #FDE8DD;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.blog-meta .dot { opacity: .4; }

/* Article Body */
.article-body {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 56px 24px;
}
.article-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 48px 0 18px;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 34px 0 12px;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -.1px;
}
.article-body p  {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: .97rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.article-body ul,
.article-body ol { margin: 0 0 20px 24px; }
.article-body ul { list-style: disc; }
.article-body ol { list-style: decimal; }
.article-body li {
  font-size: .97rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.article-body strong { color: var(--dark); }
.article-body a { color: var(--purple); font-weight: 500; }
.article-body a:hover { color: var(--purple-dark); }

.article-body .highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8F2, #FDE8DD);
  border: 1px solid #FDE8DD;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--purple);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 26px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.article-body .highlight-box p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--purple-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .93rem;
}

.article-body .comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: .9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.article-body .comparison-table th {
  background: var(--purple);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}
.article-body .comparison-table td {
  padding: 13px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-size: .88rem;
}
.article-body .comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--gray-50); }
.article-body .comparison-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.article-body .comparison-table .check { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }
.article-body .comparison-table .cross  { color: var(--red); }

.in-article-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple) 0%, var(--pink) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 44px;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 48px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(232, 89, 58,.25);
}
.in-article-cta h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -.2px;
}
.in-article-cta p { font-size: .92rem; opacity: .88; margin-bottom: 26px; }

/* ============================================
   RELATED POSTS / BLOG CARDS
   ============================================ */
.related-posts { padding: 60px 24px; background: var(--gray-50); }

.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.post-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #FDE8DD;
}
.post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8F2, #FDE8DD);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.post-card:hover .post-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.post-body { padding: 20px; flex: 1; }
.post-tag {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .7px;
  color: var(--purple);
  margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.post-title {
  font-size: .97rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -.1px;
}
.post-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.post-title a:hover { color: var(--purple); text-decoration: none; }
.post-excerpt { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.62; }

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
/* ============================================
   THEME AUDIT v2 — Contrast, Typography, A11y
   ============================================ */

/* 1. Minimum font sizes — all decorative labels ≥ .75rem */
.deal-category,
.product-category,
.brand-card-tag,
.post-tag,
.blog-category-tag,
.trust-item,
.footer-col h4    { font-size: .75rem; }

.deal-category    { letter-spacing: .8px; }
.product-category { letter-spacing: .8px; }
.brand-card-tag   { letter-spacing: .7px; }
.post-tag         { letter-spacing: .7px; }

/* 2. Body / card text contrast — upgrade gray-500 to gray-600 */
.overview-card p,
.deal-desc,
.product-desc,
.brand-card-tagline,
.post-excerpt,
.section-subtitle,
.hero-desc { color: var(--gray-600); }

/* Override for dark-bg sections that already use white */
.hero .hero-desc          { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.brand-overview-desc      { color: rgba(255,255,255,.80); }
.overview-feature p       { color: rgba(255,255,255,.70); }
.verdict-box p            { color: #FDE8DD; }

/* 3. Review card text and other metadata contrast upgrades */
.review-text { color: var(--gray-700); }
.reviewer-meta { color: var(--gray-600); } /* Upgraded to comply with WCAG 2.2 AA */
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gray-600); } /* Upgraded to comply with WCAG 2.2 AA */
.post-read-time { color: var(--gray-600); } /* Upgraded to comply with WCAG 2.2 AA */

/* 3b. Blog post card flex alignments */
.post-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.post-excerpt {
  flex: 1;
}

/* 4. Article body improved sizing */
.article-body p  { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gray-700); }
.article-body li { font-size: 1rem; }

/* 5. will-change hints — only on cards with hover translate */
.deal-card,
.product-card,
.overview-card,
.review-card,
.post-card,
.brand-card { will-change: transform; }

/* 6. Accessible focus ring — visible on keyboard nav */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--purple);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

/* 7. Prefers-reduced-motion — respect user preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* 8. Hero responsive — handled in hero-brand-logo block above */

/* 9. Blog hero description contrast */
.blog-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }

/* 10. Carousel mobile — tighter cards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-card { width: 180px; }
  .brand-carousel-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .carousel-controls { margin-top: 20px; }
  .brand-carousel-section .section-header { padding: 0 20px; }
}

/* 11. Stronger headings — no thin font-weight anywhere */
.deal-title   { font-size: 1.08rem; }
.product-name { font-size: 1rem; }
.brand-card-name { font-size: 1rem; }
.post-title   { font-size: 1rem; }

/* 12. Selection highlight — on-brand color */
::selection { background: var(--purple-light); color: var(--purple-dark); }

/* 13. Link underline on body text for clarity */
.article-body a { text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* 14. Smooth image rendering — no invisible flash */
img { display: block; }
img.hero-bg { object-fit: cover; }

/* ============================================
   BRAND CAROUSEL
   ============================================ */
.brand-carousel-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-carousel-section .container { padding-inline: 24px; }

.carousel-track-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.carousel-track-wrap::before,
.carousel-track-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.carousel-track-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gray-50), transparent);
}
.carousel-track-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--gray-50), transparent);
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 8px 24px 20px;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.brand-card {
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 220px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.brand-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #FDE8DD;
}

.brand-card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8F2, #FDE8DD);
}
.brand-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.brand-card:hover .brand-card-image img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.brand-card-body { padding: 16px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }

.brand-card-tag {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  color: var(--purple);
}
.brand-card-name {
  font-size: .97rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -.1px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.brand-card-tagline {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
}
.brand-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple);
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.brand-card-link:hover { gap: 9px; color: var(--purple-dark); text-decoration: none; }

.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}
.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--purple);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--purple);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--purple);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-purple);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Brand coming-soon badge */
.brand-coming-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border: 1px dashed var(--gray-200);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
/* Coming-soon grid responsive */
.coming-soon-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .coming-soon-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .coming-soon-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; } }

/* pro-tip on dark background */
.brand-overview .pro-tip {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-left-color: #FDE68A;
}
.brand-overview .pro-tip p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.brand-overview .pro-tip strong { color: #FDE68A; }
.brand-overview .pro-tip a { color: #FDE8DD; }
.brand-overview .pro-tip a:hover { color: var(--white); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .hero-image-wrap { max-width: 440px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .products-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .verdict-box   { padding: 36px 36px; }
  .brand-overview-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .brand-overview-image { max-width: 540px; margin-inline: auto; aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
  .brand-overview-content h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .main-nav.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .main-nav.open a { padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .site-header { position: relative; }
  .header-inner { position: relative; }

  .hero { padding: 52px 20px 44px; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-image-wrap { display: none; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-desc { font-size: .97rem; }

  .deals-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .products-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .overview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .verdict-box   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 32px 24px; gap: 32px; text-align: center; }
  .score-circle  { margin-inline: auto; }

  .footer-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  .blog-hero { padding: 44px 20px; }
  .article-body { padding: 36px 20px; }
  .article-body h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-top: 36px; }
  .in-article-cta { padding: 30px 24px; }

  .cta-section { padding: 64px 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .products-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .deals-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-badges { gap: 6px; }
  .hero-badge { font-size: .75rem; padding: 5px 12px; }
  .btn-lg { padding: 14px 28px; font-size: .97rem; }
  .container { padding-inline: 16px; }
  
  /* Prevent button and CTA text overflow/wrapping issues on mobile */
  .btn {
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    font-size: .9rem !important;
  }
}

/* Extra small screens - 375px and 320px */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.55rem !important; }
  .blog-hero h1 { font-size: 1.45rem !important; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 1.45rem !important; }
  .score-circle { width: 80px; height: 80px; }
  .score-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   AALULU v2 HEADER — StudentBeans-style
   ============================================ */



/* ── Announcement bar ───────────────────────────────────── */
.aal-topbar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D2D2D 0%, #3D1F10 50%, #E85018 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 11px 60px;
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}
.aal-topbar-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.aal-topbar a {
  color: #FDE68A;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.aal-topbar a:hover { color: #FEF3C7; text-decoration: underline; }
/* decorative stars */
.aal-topbar-deco {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.aal-star {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}

/* ── Main header row ────────────────────────────────────── */
.aal-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 231, 235, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.aal-header-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Logo */
.aal-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.aal-logo:hover { opacity: .88; }
.aal-logo img,
.aal-logo svg {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Search */
.aal-search {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 560px;
  position: relative;
}
.aal-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 48px 0 46px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229, 231, 235, 0.8);
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(243, 244, 246, 0.7);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: #1F2937;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.aal-search-input::placeholder { color: #9CA3AF; }
.aal-search-input:hover {
  background: rgba(243, 244, 246, 1);
  border-color: rgba(229, 231, 235, 1);
}
.aal-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--aal-orange);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 0 0 4px rgba(232, 80, 24, 0.12);
}
.aal-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #9CA3AF;
  font-size: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.aal-search-input:focus ~ .aal-search-icon {
  color: var(--aal-orange);
}
.aal-search-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A3020 0%, #E85018 100%);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.aal-search-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(232, 80, 24, 0.3);
}

/* Right-side actions */
.aal-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.aal-header-actions a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4B5563;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.aal-header-actions a:hover {
  color: var(--aal-orange);
  background: rgba(232, 80, 24, 0.08);
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.aal-header-actions a.active {
  color: var(--aal-orange);
  background: rgba(232, 80, 24, 0.08);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.aal-btn-register {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A3020 0%, #E85018 100%) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232, 80, 24, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}
.aal-btn-register:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(232, 80, 24, 0.4) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Hamburger (mobile) */
.aal-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  margin-left: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background .18s;
}
.aal-hamburger:hover { background: #F3F4F6; }
.aal-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #374151;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: .2s;
}

/* ── Category nav row ───────────────────────────────────── */
.aal-catnav {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(243, 244, 246, 0.8);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
.aal-catnav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  gap: 6px;
}
.aal-catnav-inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.aal-catnav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4B5563;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aal-catnav-link:hover {
  color: var(--aal-orange);
  background: rgba(232, 80, 24, 0.06);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.aal-catnav-link.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--aal-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.aal-catnav-link.trending {
  color: var(--aal-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.aal-catnav-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 18px;
  background: #E5E7EB;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aal-catnav-more {
  margin-left: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ── Mobile drawer nav ──────────────────────────────────── */
.aal-mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 12px 16px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F3F4F6;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}
.aal-mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.aal-mobile-nav a {
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #374151;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .18s, color .18s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.aal-mobile-nav a:hover, .aal-mobile-nav a.active {
  background: #FFF4EF;
  color: var(--aal-orange);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.aal-mobile-search {
  display: none;
  padding: 10px 16px 4px;
  background: #fff;
}
.aal-mobile-search .aal-search { max-width: 100%; }

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .aal-search { max-width: 340px; }
  .aal-header-actions a:not(.aal-btn-register):not([data-show-mobile]) {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aal-search { display: none; }
  .aal-mobile-search { display: block; }
  .aal-header-actions { display: none; }
  .aal-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .aal-catnav { display: none; }
  .aal-header-main { height: 58px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .aal-topbar { font-size: .78rem; padding: 9px 12px; }
}

/* ── Slogan tag ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aal-slogan-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 3px 11px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .7px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}

/* ============================================
   AALULU v2 FOOTER
   ============================================ */

/* ── CTA band ─────────────────────────────── */
.aal-footer-cta {
  background-color: #2D2D2D;
  background-image: url('../assets/cta-home-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  height: 300px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.aal-footer-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.aal-footer-cta-inner { position: relative; max-width: 620px; margin-inline: auto; }
.aal-footer-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
}
.aal-footer-cta p {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.aal-footer-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.aal-cta-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #E85018;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: .92rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.aal-cta-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #FFF4EF;
  color: #C44010;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.aal-cta-btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .92rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.aal-cta-btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ── Main footer body ─────────────────────── */
.aal-footer-body {
  background: #0B0612;
  padding: 56px 24px 0;
  color: #9CA3AF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 80, 24, 0.15);
}
.aal-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #2D2D2D;
}

/* Brand col */
.aal-footer-brand {}
.aal-footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.aal-footer-logo:hover { opacity: .85; }
.aal-footer-logo-wordmark {
  font-family: 'Arial Rounded MT Bold','Nunito','Varela Round',Arial Black,Arial,sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.aal-footer-brand p {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #9CA3AF;
  line-height: 1.72;
  max-width: 270px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.aal-footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.aal-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2D2D2D;
  border: 1px solid #2D2D2D;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  color: #9CA3AF;
}
.aal-social-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A3020 0%, #E85018 100%);
  border-color: #E85018;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232, 80, 24, 0.3);
}

/* Link columns */
.aal-footer-col h4 {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.aal-footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.aal-footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: #8B949E;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.aal-footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: #E85018;
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.aal-footer-col ul li a .dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E85018;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.aal-footer-col ul li a:hover .dot {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* ── Bottom bar ───────────────────────────── */
.aal-footer-bottom {
  background: #2D2D2D;
  padding: 18px 24px;
}
.aal-footer-bottom-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.aal-footer-copy {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: #4B5563;
}
.aal-footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.aal-footer-legal-links a {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: #4B5563;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .18s;
}
.aal-footer-legal-links a:hover { color: #9CA3AF; text-decoration: none; }

/* ── Disclaimer band ──────────────────────── */
.aal-footer-disclaimer {
  background: #2D2D2D;
  border-top: 1px solid #2D2D2D;
  padding: 14px 24px 22px;
}
.aal-footer-disclaimer-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  font-size: .74rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.aal-footer-disclaimer-inner a { color: #4B5563; }
.aal-footer-disclaimer-inner a:hover { color: #9CA3AF; }
.aal-footer-disclaimer-inner strong { color: #4B5563; }

/* ── Responsive ───────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .aal-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .aal-footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: start; gap: 24px; }
  .aal-footer-brand p { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .aal-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .aal-footer-brand { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aal-footer-cta { padding: 40px 20px; }
  .aal-footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .aal-footer-cta {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D2D2D 0%, #3D1F10 55%, #E85018 100%);
  }
}