/* ===== APPLYCRYPTOCARD.COM - MAIN STYLESHEET ===== */

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

:root {
  --btc-orange: #F7931A;
  --btc-orange-dark: #E07A00;
  --brand-blue: #0088FF;
  --brand-blue-dark: #0066CC;
  --dark-bg: #0A0E14;
  --card-bg: #111822;
  --card-border: #1A2332;
  --text-primary: #F0F6FC;
  --text-secondary: #8B949E;
  --text-muted: #6E7681;
  --accent-green: #00E68A;
  --accent-red: #F85149;
  --accent-blue: #0088FF;
  --accent-cyan: #00D4AA;
  --gold: #FFD700;
  --silver: #C0C0C0;
  --bronze: #CD7F32;
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A0E14 0%, #0D1520 40%, #0A1628 100%);
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(0,136,255,0.15);
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { color: var(--btc-orange); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--btc-orange-dark); }

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

.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* --- Typography --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-subtitle { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--btc-orange);
  color: #000;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--btc-orange-dark);
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(247,147,26,0.3);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--card-border);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--btc-orange);
  color: var(--btc-orange);
}

.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 18px 36px; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; }

/* --- Navigation --- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10,14,20,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.nav-logo:hover { color: var(--text-primary); text-decoration: none; }

.logo-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--btc-orange);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  text-transform: lowercase;
}

.logo-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.logo-dot {
  color: var(--btc-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--btc-orange);
  transition: width var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta .btn { padding: 10px 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* --- Hero --- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(247,147,26,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(247,147,26,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(247,147,26,0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--btc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-badge .pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; }
}

.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero h1 .highlight { color: var(--btc-orange); }

.hero-description {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Hero Social Proof */
.hero-social-proof {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.live-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,230,138,0.5);
}

.hero-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
}

.avatar-stack .avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--dark-bg);
  margin-left: -8px;
}

.avatar-stack .avatar:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

.avatar-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.stat-item .stat-number {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.stat-item .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Hero visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 60px rgba(0,136,255,0.2));
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

/* --- Trust Bar --- */
.trust-bar {
  padding: 48px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.trust-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.trust-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- Partner Logos --- */
.partner-logos {
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.logos-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-item:hover { opacity: 1; }

.brand-logo {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Quiz / Card Finder Section --- */
.quiz-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247,147,26,0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.quiz-box {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(247,147,26,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.quiz-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.quiz-header h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.quiz-header p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.quiz-progress {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--btc-orange);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 0.5s ease;
}

.quiz-step {
  display: none;
}

.quiz-step.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeUp 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.quiz-question {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.quiz-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.quiz-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.quiz-option:hover {
  border-color: var(--btc-orange);
  background: rgba(247,147,26,0.05);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.qo-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.qo-text strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.qo-text small { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* Quiz Result */
.quiz-result {
  text-align: center;
}

.result-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  background: rgba(0,230,138,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,230,138,0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--accent-green);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.result-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: left;
}

.result-logo {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.result-logo-img {
  background: none !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4px;
}

.result-logo-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.result-info h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.result-info p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }

.result-score .score {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--btc-orange);
}

.result-score .out-of {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.quiz-restart {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.quiz-restart:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* --- Top 3 Podium --- */
.top-three {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  align-items: end;
}

.podium-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.podium-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.podium-card.gold {
  border-color: rgba(255,215,0,0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,215,0,0.04) 0%, var(--card-bg) 40%);
  order: 2;
}

.podium-card.silver {
  order: 1;
}

.podium-card.bronze {
  order: 3;
}

.podium-rank {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.podium-card.gold .podium-rank { background: rgba(255,215,0,0.15); color: var(--gold); }
.podium-card.silver .podium-rank { background: rgba(192,192,192,0.1); color: var(--silver); }
.podium-card.bronze .podium-rank { background: rgba(205,127,50,0.1); color: var(--bronze); }

.podium-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: var(--btc-orange);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.podium-card .rc-logo {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
}

.podium-card .rc-name { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.podium-card .rc-category { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }

.podium-score {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.podium-score .score {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--btc-orange);
  line-height: 1;
}

.podium-score .out-of {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.podium-card .rc-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: left;
}

.podium-card .rc-features li {
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(33,38,45,0.5);
}

.podium-card .rc-features li:last-child { border: none; }
.podium-card .rc-features .check { color: var(--accent-green); font-size: 0.75rem; }

.podium-card .btn {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 12px;
}

/* --- Featured Reviews Section --- */
.featured-reviews {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-header .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }

.reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.review-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.review-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(247,147,26,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.rc-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.rc-logo {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.rc-score {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.rc-score .score {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--btc-orange);
  line-height: 1;
}

.rc-score .out-of {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.rc-name {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.rc-category {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.rc-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.rc-features li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(33,38,45,0.5);
}

.rc-features li:last-child { border: none; }

.rc-features .check { color: var(--accent-green); font-size: 0.8rem; }

.rc-cta {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px;
  background: rgba(247,147,26,0.1);
  color: var(--btc-orange);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.rc-cta:hover {
  background: var(--btc-orange);
  color: #000;
}

/* --- Comparison Table Section --- */
.comparison {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: url('../assets/images/comparison_section_bg.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
}

.comparison::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,14,20,0.88);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.comparison .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.comparison-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 700px;
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.comparison-table thead th {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr {
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(247,147,26,0.03);
}

.comparison-table tbody td {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.comparison-table .product-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.product-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--card-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.product-name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); }

.table-score {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--btc-orange);
}

.table-btn {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(247,147,26,0.1);
  color: var(--btc-orange);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.table-btn:hover { background: var(--btc-orange); color: #000; }

/* --- Testimonials --- */
.testimonials {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,136,255,0.02) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(247,147,26,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.tc-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.tc-quote {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.tc-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.tc-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tc-author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.tc-author span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* --- Categories Section --- */
.categories {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.category-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--btc-orange);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.cat-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: rgba(0,136,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.cat-icon-img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cat-icon-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.category-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.category-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

.cat-count {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* --- How It Works --- */
.how-it-works {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(247,147,26,0.02) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.step-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.step-number {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  background: var(--btc-orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #000;
}

.step-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.step-card p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* --- FAQ Section --- */
.faq-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover { color: var(--btc-orange); }

.faq-question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 16px;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question::after {
  content: '\2212';
  color: var(--btc-orange);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Newsletter / CTA --- */
.newsletter {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.newsletter-box {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 64px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
}

.newsletter-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.newsletter-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-content .newsletter-form {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

.newsletter-content .newsletter-note {
  text-align: left;
}

.newsletter-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(247,147,26,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.newsletter-box h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.newsletter-box p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  max-width: 500px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--btc-orange); }

.newsletter-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* --- Latest Articles --- */
.articles {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.article-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(247,147,26,0.2);
}

.article-thumb {
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-border) 0%, var(--dark-bg) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.article-body { padding: 24px; }

.article-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(247,147,26,0.1);
  color: var(--btc-orange);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-body h3 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.article-body h3 a { color: var(--text-primary); }
.article-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--btc-orange); }

.article-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--btc-orange);
  color: var(--btc-orange);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }

.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 12px; }

.footer-col a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--btc-orange); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-legal a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--btc-orange); }

/* --- Affiliate Disclosure Banner --- */
.affiliate-disclosure {
  background: rgba(247,147,26,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(247,147,26,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.affiliate-disclosure strong { color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* --- Sticky CTA (mobile) --- */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(10,14,20,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: bottom 0.4s ease;
  display: none;
}

.sticky-cta.visible {
  bottom: 0;
}

.sticky-cta .btn {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
}

/* --- Mobile Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .top-three { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .podium-card.gold { order: 0; }
  .podium-card.silver { order: 1; }
  .podium-card.bronze { order: 2; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .categories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  .sticky-cta { display: block; }

  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 120px 0 60px; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 24px; }

  .top-three { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .categories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .quiz-box { padding: 32px 20px; }

  .newsletter-box { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .newsletter-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .newsletter-image { max-width: 200px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .newsletter-content .newsletter-note { text-align: center; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .comparison-table-wrap { margin: 0 -24px; border-radius: 0; border-left: 0; border-right: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-buttons .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .categories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- Mobile Menu --- */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 280px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: 80px 32px 32px;
  transition: right var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu.open { right: 0; }

.mobile-menu-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.mobile-menu ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.mobile-menu li { margin-bottom: 24px; }

.mobile-menu a {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* --- Scroll Animations --- */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Investing Guides Section --- */
.investing-guides {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(247,147,26,0.02) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.guides-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.guide-card-lg {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  height: 260px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.guide-card-lg:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.guide-card-lg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.guide-card-lg:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.guide-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(10,14,20,0.9) 100%);
}

.guide-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(247,147,26,0.2);
  color: var(--btc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.guide-card-overlay h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.guide-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- Article Thumb Images --- */
.article-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* --- Real Logo/Card Images --- */
.brand-logo-img {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.rc-logo-img {
  background: none !important;
  padding: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rc-logo-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.product-icon-img {
  background: none !important;
  padding: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.product-icon-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* --- Podium Card Image --- */
.podium-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 200px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.podium-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* --- Category Card as Link --- */
a.category-card {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
}

a.category-card:hover { color: inherit; }

/* --- Articles Grid 6-up --- */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .guides-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .guide-card-lg { height: 220px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .guides-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .guide-card-lg { height: 200px; }
}

/* ===== FEATURED ROW IN COMPARISON TABLE ===== */
.comparison-table tr.row-featured { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(240,185,11,0.10), rgba(240,185,11,0.02)); }
.comparison-table tr.row-featured:hover { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(240,185,11,0.18), rgba(240,185,11,0.04)); }
.row-tag {
  display: inline-block; margin-left: 8px; padding: 2px 8px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8a6300; background: #ffe9a8; border-radius: 999px; vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ===== EXCHANGE-NATIVE CARDS SPOTLIGHT ===== */
.exchange-spotlight { padding: 96px 0; background: #0b0e14; color: #e8ecf3; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.exchange-spotlight::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 15% 10%, rgba(77,111,195,0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 85% 90%, rgba(240,185,11,0.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.exchange-spotlight .section-header { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.exchange-spotlight .section-title { color: #ffffff; }
.exchange-spotlight .section-subtitle { color: #b6c0d0; }
.exchange-spotlight .section-label { color: #f0b90b; }

.exchange-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px;
}
.exchange-card {
  position: relative; display: block; padding: 28px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px; color: inherit; text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.exchange-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(240,185,11,0.5); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.exchange-card .ec-logo {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 12px; background: #ffffff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.exchange-card .ec-logo img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.exchange-card h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 20px; color: #fff; }
.exchange-card .ec-meta { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 13px; color: #f0b90b; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.exchange-card .ec-desc { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 14px; color: #b6c0d0; line-height: 1.55; }
.exchange-card .ec-cta { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.exchange-card-feature {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,185,11,0.16), rgba(77,111,195,0.10));
  border-color: rgba(240,185,11,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(240,185,11,0.35);
}
.exchange-card-feature .ec-cta { color: #f0b90b; }
.ec-flag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px;
  padding: 4px 10px; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1a1a1a; background: #f0b90b; border-radius: 999px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .exchange-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .exchange-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== CASHBACK CALCULATOR ===== */
.calculator { padding: 96px 0; background: #f6f8fc; }
.calc-box {
  max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 48px 40px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(20,30,60,0.18);
  border: 1px solid #e6eaf2;
}
.calc-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.calc-header h2 { margin: 6px 0 8px; font-size: 30px; }
.calc-header p { color: #5b6577; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.calc-control { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 36px; text-align: center; }
.calc-control label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #6a7385; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.calc-spend-display { font-size: 44px; font-weight: 800; color: #0b1733; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.calc-spend-display .calc-currency { color: #f0b90b; margin-right: 4px; }
.calc-spend-display .calc-suffix { font-size: 16px; color: #6a7385; font-weight: 500; margin-left: 8px; }
#calcSpend {
  width: 100%; appearance: none; height: 6px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0b90b var(--pct, 15%), #e6eaf2 var(--pct, 15%));
  outline: none;
}
#calcSpend::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  appearance: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 3px solid #f0b90b; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(240,185,11,0.4);
}
#calcSpend::-moz-range-thumb {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 3px solid #f0b90b; cursor: pointer;
}
.calc-range-labels { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 12px; color: #6a7385; margin-top: 8px; }

.calc-results { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 8px; }
.calc-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e6eaf2; border-radius: 14px; background: #fbfcfe;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.calc-row:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: #c9d2e0; }
.calc-row.calc-row-top { border-color: #f0b90b; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8e1, #fff); }
.calc-row .cr-logo {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eef1f6; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 6px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.calc-row .cr-logo img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.calc-row .cr-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #0b1733; }
.calc-row .cr-rate { font-size: 11px; color: #6a7385; }
.calc-row .cr-amount { margin-left: auto; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #0b1733; }
.calc-row.calc-row-top .cr-amount { color: #a06f00; }
.calc-disclaimer { margin-top: 24px; text-align: center; font-size: 12px; color: #8a93a5; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .calc-box { padding: 32px 20px; }
  .calc-results { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .calc-spend-display { font-size: 36px; }
}