/*
Theme Name: Kadence Mike & Lucy
Template: kadence
Author: Mike & Lucy
Description: Child theme — editorial review-site design (maholash-inspired).
Version: 1.0
*/

/* ============ Design tokens ============ */
:root{
  --ink:#1B1A17; --ink-soft:#5C574E; --line:#E9E2D8;
  --bg:#FFFFFF; --cream:#FBF8F3; --sand:#F3ECE1;
  --sky:#E7EEF4; --blush:#F6E7E3; --mint:#E6EFE7; --lilac:#ECE7F3; --butter:#F6EFDD; --peach:#F7E8DC;
  --accent:#D9694A; --accent-ink:#B44f34; --gold:#E3A02F;
  --radius:22px; --radius-sm:14px; --pill:999px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --dur:.3s;
  --shadow:0 10px 40px -18px rgba(27,26,23,.28);
  --shadow-sm:0 4px 18px -10px rgba(27,26,23,.25);
  --maxw:1280px;
  --font-head:"Fraunces",Georgia,serif;
  --font-body:"Inter",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body.home, body.mikelucy{margin:0;font-family:var(--font-body);color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg);
  font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:500;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0}

/* grain overlay */
.grain::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.35'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");}

/* layout helpers (Client-First) */
.ml_page{overflow-x:clip}
.container{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.section{padding:72px 0}
.section.is-tight{padding:40px 0}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent-ink)}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:var(--pill);
  font-weight:600;font-size:15px;transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease),background var(--dur) var(--ease),color var(--dur) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);will-change:transform}
.btn,.btn:hover,.btn:focus,.btn:active{color:#fff}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);background:#000;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 26px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.btn.is-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border:1.5px solid var(--ink)}
.btn.is-ghost:hover,.btn.is-ghost:focus{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.btn.is-cta,.btn.is-cta:hover,.btn.is-cta:focus{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.btn.is-cta:hover{background:var(--accent-ink);box-shadow:0 12px 26px -12px rgba(217,105,74,.55)}
/* kill Kadence default blue link-hover inside our components */
.ml_page a{transition:color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.ml_logo:hover,.ml_menu a:hover,.ml_foot a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.topic:hover h3,.topic h3{color:var(--ink)}
.topic .go,.topic:hover .go{color:var(--accent-ink)}
.cta .btn:hover{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}

/* ============ Header / pill nav ============ */
.ml_nav{position:sticky;top:18px;z-index:50;margin:18px auto 0;max-width:var(--maxw);
  padding:0 24px;display:flex;justify-content:center}
.ml_nav_inner{width:100%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(26px) saturate(1.9);backdrop-filter:blur(26px) saturate(1.9);
  border-radius:var(--pill);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:12px 14px 12px 24px;transition:box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),background var(--dur) var(--ease),padding var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.ml_nav.is-scrolled .ml_nav_inner{background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);box-shadow:0 16px 44px -20px rgba(27,26,23,.4)}
.ml_logo{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:500;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.ml_logo b{color:var(--accent)}
.ml_menu{display:flex;gap:26px;align-items:center;font-size:15px;font-weight:500}
.ml_menu a{color:var(--ink-soft);transition:color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.ml_menu a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.ml_nav .btn{padding:11px 20px}
@media(max-width:820px){.ml_menu{display:none}}

/* ============ Hero ============ */
.hero{position:relative;margin:22px auto 0;max-width:var(--maxw);padding:0 24px}
.hero_card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:34px;background:
  radial-gradient(120% 120% at 15% 0%,var(--peach) 0%,var(--cream) 42%,var(--sky) 100%);
  padding:96px 8% 104px;text-align:center}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,74px);max-width:16ch;margin:0 auto}
.hero .sub{font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,21px);color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:52ch;margin:22px auto 0}
.hero_cta{margin-top:34px;display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero_trust{margin-top:30px;display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:2px}

/* ============ Topics grid ============ */
.sec_head{text-align:center;max-width:60ch;margin:0 auto 46px}
.sec_head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);margin-top:12px}
.sec_head p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin:14px auto 0}
.topics{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.topic{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px;min-height:190px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;
  transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);will-change:transform}
.topic:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.topic .emoji,.topic h3,.topic .go{transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.topic:hover .emoji{transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg)}
.topic .emoji{font-size:34px}
.topic h3{font-size:25px;margin-top:auto}
.topic .go{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent-ink);margin-top:8px}
.topic.k{background:var(--butter)} .topic.f{background:var(--mint)} .topic.p{background:var(--blush)}
.topic.h{background:var(--sky)} .topic.o{background:var(--sand)} .topic.b{background:var(--lilac)}
@media(max-width:900px){.topics{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:560px){.topics{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============ Top picks (products) — maholash-style ============ */
.picks_head{background:var(--cream);border-radius:26px;padding:36px 42px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1.5fr auto;gap:34px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:18px}
.picks_title{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);line-height:1.05;max-width:15ch}
.picks_desc{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:16px;margin:0}
.picks_all{font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;justify-self:end}
.picks_all:hover{color:var(--accent-ink)}
@media(max-width:860px){.picks_head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}.picks_all{justify-self:start}}

.picks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.pick{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px 22px 22px;box-shadow:0 8px 30px -18px rgba(27,26,23,.22);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);will-change:transform}
.pick:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.pick_top{text-align:center;min-height:64px}
.pick_name{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.15}
.pick_name:hover{color:var(--accent-ink)}
.pick_rating{margin-top:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:6px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.pick_rating .stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:1px;font-size:13px}
.pick_media{display:block;margin:16px 0;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);overflow:hidden;background:var(--cream)}
.pick_media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.pick:hover .pick_media img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.pick_price{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:23px;text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px}
.pick_btn{display:block;text-align:center;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:var(--pill);
  font-weight:600;font-size:14px;margin-top:auto;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.pick_btn:hover{background:#000;color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}
@media(max-width:900px){.picks{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.picks{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============ How we review ============ */
.how{background:var(--cream);border-radius:34px;margin:0 24px}
.how_grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:34px;margin-top:14px}
.how_item h3{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:8px}
.how_item p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:16px;margin:0}
.how_num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:40px;color:var(--accent);line-height:1}
@media(max-width:820px){.how_grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}}

/* ============ About Mike & Lucy ============ */
.pill_eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-self:flex-start;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--pill);
  padding:8px 18px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent-ink);font-weight:600;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.pill_eyebrow .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent)}
.story{background:var(--cream);border-radius:34px;padding:48px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:54px;align-items:stretch}
.story_media{border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--sand) center/cover no-repeat;min-height:520px}
.story_text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.story_text h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,46px);line-height:1.06;margin:18px 0 22px}
.story_body p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-style:italic;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 15px}
.story_sign{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)!important;font-style:italic;margin-top:8px!important}
.story .btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:16px}
@media(max-width:860px){.story{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:26px 20px;gap:24px}.story_media{min-height:360px}}
@media(max-width:820px){.about{grid-template-columns:1fr}.about_media{min-height:220px}}

/* ============ Newsletter CTA (grain background) ============ */
.cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:34px;color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:96px 8%;margin:0 24px;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(14,11,9,.92) 0%,rgba(16,12,10,.70) 52%,rgba(42,32,25,.55) 100%),
  url('https://www.mikeandlucyreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/newsletter-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat}
.cta::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.55;mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-size:170px 170px;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='170' height='170'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");}
.cta_inner{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px);color:#fff}
.cta p{color:#D8D2C8;margin-top:14px}
.ml_news{margin:28px auto 0;display:flex;gap:10px;max-width:470px}
.ml_news input{flex:1;padding:15px 22px;border-radius:var(--pill);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);color:#fff;font-size:15px;font-family:var(--font-body);outline:none}
.ml_news input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.ml_news input:focus{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);background:rgba(255,255,255,.16)}
.ml_news .btn{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.ml_news .btn:hover{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.cta_note{margin-top:16px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
@media(max-width:520px){.ml_news{flex-direction:column}}

/* ============ Prose (legal / about pages) ============ */
.ml_prose{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.ml_prose_title{font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,52px);margin-bottom:10px}
.ml_prose h2{font-size:26px;margin:38px 0 12px}
.ml_prose h3{font-size:20px;margin:26px 0 8px}
.ml_prose p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 16px}
.ml_prose ul,.ml_prose ol{color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:22px;display:grid;gap:8px}
.ml_prose a{color:var(--accent-ink);text-decoration:underline}
.ml_prose strong{color:var(--ink)}
.ml_prose .updated{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:30px}

/* ============ Review page ============ */
.review_wrap{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.crumbs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;align-items:center;font-size:14px;color:#8a8378;margin-bottom:18px}
.crumbs a{color:#6b6459;font-weight:500} .crumbs a:hover{color:var(--accent-ink)}
.crumbs span{color:#c8bfb1} .crumbs_cur{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.review_title{font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,52px);line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:14px}
.review_meta{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:22px}
.review_meta .stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:1px}
.review_lead{font-size:20px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 28px}
.review_brief{background:var(--cream);border-radius:26px;padding:36px 40px;margin:0 0 30px}
.brief_pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:7px 16px;border-radius:99px;margin-bottom:14px}
.review_brief h2{font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,32px);line-height:1.1;margin:0 0 16px}
.brief_body p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 14px}
.review_brief .proscons{margin:22px 0 0}
@media(max-width:560px){.review_brief{padding:26px 22px}}
.aff_card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:300px 1fr;background:#fff;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;margin:30px 0;box-shadow:0 12px 36px -22px rgba(27,26,23,.24)}
.aff_card_media{position:relative;display:block;height:100%;min-height:100%;background:var(--sand)}
.aff_card_media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.aff_card_media:hover img{transform:scale(1.03)}
.aff_card_badge{position:absolute;left:14px;top:14px;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:99px}
.aff_card_main{padding:28px 32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.aff_card_head{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;margin-bottom:16px}
.aff_card_title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:27px;line-height:1.08;margin:0}
.aff_card_score{white-space:nowrap;font-size:16px;color:var(--ink-soft)} .aff_card_score .stars{color:var(--gold)} .aff_card_score b{color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:18px}
.aff_card_info{list-style:none;margin:0 0 14px;padding:0;display:grid;gap:10px;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.aff_card_info .ic{margin-right:5px}
.aff_card_info strong{color:var(--ink)}
.aff_card_price{font-size:16px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:18px}
.aff_card_price .v{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:24px;color:var(--accent-ink);font-weight:600;margin-left:4px}
.aff_card_readmore{font-weight:600;color:var(--accent-ink);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:16px;display:inline-block}
.aff_card_cta{display:grid;gap:12px}
.promo_chip{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;width:100%;cursor:pointer;background:#fff;border:1.5px dashed var(--accent);border-radius:12px;padding:11px 16px;font-family:inherit;text-align:center;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.promo_chip .promo_label{font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-soft);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;font-weight:600}
.promo_chip code{color:var(--accent-ink);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;font-size:17px}
.promo_chip .promo_copy{color:var(--accent-ink);font-weight:600;font-size:14px}
.promo_chip.is-copied .promo_copy{color:#3f8f5b}
.aff_card_trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:6px 10px;margin-top:12px;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.aff_card_trust .dot{color:var(--line)}
.aff_card_btn{width:100%;padding:13px 18px;border-radius:12px;justify-content:center;text-align:center}
/* kill Kadence defaults leaking into the card (button blue hover + link underline) */
.aff_card a,.aff_card a:hover,.aff_card a:focus,.btn,.btn:hover,.btn:focus{text-decoration:none}
.aff_card .promo_chip{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.aff_card .promo_chip:hover,.aff_card .promo_chip:focus{background:var(--cream);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:none}
@media(max-width:700px){.aff_card{grid-template-columns:1fr}.aff_card_media{aspect-ratio:16/10}}
.toc{background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-radius:18px;padding:22px 26px;margin:30px 0}
.toc_title{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:12px}
.toc ol{margin:0;padding-left:20px;display:grid;gap:9px;font-size:15px}
.toc a{color:var(--ink)} .toc a:hover{color:var(--accent-ink)}
.review_body{margin:24px 0}
.review_body img{border-radius:18px;margin:26px 0;width:100%;height:auto}
.review_body figure{margin:26px 0} .review_body figcaption{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);text-align:center;margin-top:8px}
.review_body h2{scroll-margin-top:100px}
.proscons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin:34px 0}
.pc{border-radius:20px;padding:24px 26px}
.pc h3{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 12px}
.pc ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;display:grid;gap:10px;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.pc li{padding-left:26px;position:relative}
.pc_pros{background:var(--mint)} .pc_cons{background:var(--blush)}
.pc_pros li::before{content:"✓";position:absolute;left:0;color:#3f8f5b;font-weight:700}
.pc_cons li::before{content:"✕";position:absolute;left:0;color:#c0603f;font-weight:700}
@media(max-width:560px){.proscons{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.review_disclosure{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-style:italic;margin:0 0 22px}
.review_banner{border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 30px}
.review_banner img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/8;object-fit:cover}
.verdict_box{display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:28px;background:var(--cream);border-radius:26px;padding:30px 32px;margin:30px 0;align-items:center}
.verdict_score{text-align:center;background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:22px 10px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.verdict_score .num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:52px;line-height:1;color:var(--ink)}
.verdict_score .out{font-size:18px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.verdict_score .stars{display:block;margin-top:8px;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:2px}
.verdict_body .verdict_line{font-size:19px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink);margin:10px 0 14px}
.verdict_meta{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 18px;display:grid;gap:6px;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.verdict_body .btn{padding:14px 28px}
@media(max-width:560px){.verdict_box{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}.verdict_score{max-width:160px;margin:0 auto}.verdict_meta{justify-items:center}}
.scores{margin:36px 0}
.scores h2{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:18px}
.scores_grid{display:grid;gap:14px}
.score_item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr 44px;gap:16px;align-items:center}
.score_label{font-size:15px;font-weight:500}
.score_bar{height:9px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--sand);overflow:hidden}
.score_bar span{display:block;height:100%;border-radius:99px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--gold))}
.score_val{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:18px;text-align:right}
@media(max-width:560px){.score_item{grid-template-columns:120px 1fr 40px;gap:10px}.score_label{font-size:13px}}
.specs{background:var(--cream);border-radius:22px;padding:26px 30px;margin:32px 0}
.specs h3{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 12px}
.specs_grid{margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 40px}
.specs_grid>div{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(27,26,23,.07)}
.specs_grid dt{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:15px} .specs_grid dd{margin:0;font-weight:500;font-size:15px;text-align:right}
@media(max-width:560px){.specs_grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.faq{margin:38px 0}
.faq h2{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:10px}
.faq_item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq_item summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:16px 0;font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px}
.faq_item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq_item summary::after{content:"+";color:var(--accent);font-size:26px;line-height:1}
.faq_item[open] summary::after{content:"–"}
.faq_a{padding:0 0 18px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:16px;line-height:1.65}
.cmp{overflow-x:auto;margin:26px 0}
.cmp table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;min-width:520px}
.cmp th,.cmp td{padding:13px 16px;text-align:left}
.cmp thead th{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:500;font-size:16px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--ink)}
.cmp tbody tr:nth-child(odd){background:var(--cream)}
.cmp tbody td:first-child,.cmp thead th:first-child{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:500}
.cmp tbody td:nth-child(2){font-weight:700;color:var(--accent-ink)}

/* ===== Affiliate card = self-contained component (identical inside/outside rich text) ===== */
.aff_card ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.aff_card_info{margin:0 0 14px;display:grid;gap:10px}
.aff_card li{margin:0;padding:0}
.aff_card li::before{content:none;display:none}
.aff_card p{margin:0}
.aff_card figure,.aff_card figcaption{margin:0}
.aff_card img{margin:0;border-radius:0;max-width:100%;box-shadow:none}
.aff_card_media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.aff_card a,.aff_card a:hover,.aff_card a:focus{text-decoration:none;box-shadow:none}
.review_body .aff_card,.ml_prose .aff_card{margin:30px 0;max-width:none}
/* inline cards break out to the full review column so every card is identical to the standalone ones */
@media(min-width:860px){.review_body .aff_card{width:calc(100% + 60px)}}

/* ============ Trust marquee (fading edges) ============ */
.marquee{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;padding:30px 0}
.marquee::before,.marquee::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:16%;max-width:220px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none}
.marquee::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff 20%,rgba(255,255,255,0))}
.marquee::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(270deg,#fff 20%,rgba(255,255,255,0))}
.marquee_track{display:flex;align-items:center;width:max-content;animation:ml-marquee 34s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee_track{animation-play-state:paused}
.marquee_item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:16px;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap}
.marquee_item .ic{font-size:19px}
.marquee_dot{color:var(--accent);margin:0 34px;font-size:14px}
@keyframes ml-marquee{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.marquee_track{animation:none}}

/* ============ Footer (floating card, maholash-style) ============ */
.ml_foot{background:transparent;margin-top:32px;padding:0 0 28px}
.ml_foot_card{background:#F2EFE9;border-radius:28px;padding:52px 56px}
.ml_foot_top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ml_foot_cols{display:flex;gap:64px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ml_foot h4{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 14px;font-weight:600}
.ml_foot ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:10px;font-size:15px}
.ml_foot_cols a{color:var(--ink-soft)}
.ml_foot_cols a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.ml_foot_brand{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,34px);letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);align-self:flex-start}
.ml_foot_brand b{color:var(--accent)}
.ml_foot_bottom{margin-top:44px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid rgba(27,26,23,.10);
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.ml_foot_legal{display:flex;gap:26px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ml_foot_legal a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
@media(max-width:700px){.ml_foot_card{padding:40px 28px}.ml_foot_cols{gap:40px}.ml_foot_bottom{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}

/* ============================================================
   REVIEWS ARCHIVE  (/reviews/)
   ============================================================ */
.rv_arch{padding:34px 0 90px}

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.rv_hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--sand) 0%,var(--cream) 100%);
  border-radius:32px;padding:64px 24px 60px;text-align:center;isolation:isolate}
.rv_hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.rv_hero_in{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto}
.rv_crumbs{justify-content:center;margin-bottom:20px}
.rv_hero_title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(30px,4.6vw,50px);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0 0 16px}
.rv_hl{color:var(--accent-ink);white-space:nowrap}
.rv_hero_sub{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 28px}
.rv_search{position:relative;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center}
.rv_search_ic{position:absolute;left:20px;color:var(--ink-soft);display:flex;pointer-events:none}
.rv_search input{width:100%;border:none;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--pill);
  padding:17px 22px 17px 52px;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -16px rgba(27,26,23,.30);transition:box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.rv_search input::placeholder{color:#9a9488}
.rv_search input:focus{outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--blush),0 14px 34px -16px rgba(27,26,23,.34);transform:translateY(-1px)}
/* floating decorations */
.rv_hero_deco{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
.rv_deco{position:absolute;font-size:44px;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 14px rgba(27,26,23,.16));animation:rvFloat 6s var(--ease) infinite}
.rv_deco.d1{left:5%;top:26%;font-size:52px;animation-delay:0s}
.rv_deco.d2{left:11%;bottom:16%;font-size:40px;animation-delay:1.1s}
.rv_deco.d3{left:3%;bottom:38%;font-size:34px;animation-delay:2.2s}
.rv_deco.d4{right:6%;top:22%;font-size:50px;animation-delay:.6s}
.rv_deco.d5{right:12%;bottom:18%;font-size:38px;animation-delay:1.7s}
.rv_deco.d6{right:3%;top:50%;font-size:34px;animation-delay:2.6s}
@keyframes rvFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(-4deg)}50%{transform:translateY(-14px) rotate(4deg)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.rv_deco{animation:none}}
@media(max-width:900px){.rv_deco.d3,.rv_deco.d6{display:none}}
@media(max-width:640px){.rv_hero_deco{display:none}.rv_hero{padding:46px 20px 44px}}

/* ---- Filter / search bar ---- */
.rv_filters{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin:34px 0 8px;padding-bottom:20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.rv_chips{display:flex;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.rv_chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:#fff;
  color:var(--ink-soft);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;
  padding:9px 16px;border-radius:var(--pill);cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color var(--dur) var(--ease),color var(--dur) var(--ease),background var(--dur) var(--ease),transform var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.rv_chip:hover{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.rv_chip.is-active{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.rv_chip_ic{font-size:15px;line-height:1}
.rv_filters_meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;white-space:nowrap}
.rv_count{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft)} .rv_count b{color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:17px}
.rv_clear{border:none;background:none;color:var(--accent-ink);font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:600;
  font-size:14px;cursor:pointer;padding:0;transition:color var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.rv_clear:hover{color:var(--ink)}

/* ---- Grid of review cards ---- */
.rv_grid{display:grid;gap:20px;margin-top:26px}
.rv_card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:260px 1fr 232px;background:#fff;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 12px 40px -26px rgba(27,26,23,.30);transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.rv_card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 22px 50px -28px rgba(27,26,23,.38)}
/* media */
.rv_card_media{position:relative;display:block;background:var(--sand);overflow:hidden}
.rv_card_media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.rv_card:hover .rv_card_media img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.rv_card_media.is-mono{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--sand),var(--blush))}
.rv_mono{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:72px;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent);opacity:.8}
.rv_card_badge{position:absolute;left:14px;top:14px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:99px}
/* body */
.rv_card_body{padding:26px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;min-width:0}
.rv_card_top{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;margin-bottom:14px}
.rv_card_title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:25px;line-height:1.1;margin:0}
.rv_card_title a{color:var(--ink)} .rv_card_title a:hover{color:var(--accent-ink)}
.rv_card_score{white-space:nowrap;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.rv_card_score .stars{color:var(--gold)} .rv_card_score b{color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:18px}
.rv_card_meta{list-style:none;margin:0 0 12px;padding:0;display:grid;gap:8px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.rv_card_meta li{margin:0} .rv_card_meta .ic{margin-right:6px} .rv_card_meta strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.rv_promo{background:var(--peach);color:var(--accent-ink);font-weight:700;padding:2px 9px;border-radius:6px;font-size:13.5px}
.rv_card_excerpt{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:0 0 14px;
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.rv_card_visit{align-self:flex-start;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent-ink);font-size:14.5px}
.rv_card_visit:hover{color:var(--ink)}
/* side rail */
.rv_card_side{background:var(--cream);border-left:1px solid var(--line);padding:24px 24px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:12px;text-align:center}
.rv_card_logo{max-width:120px;max-height:42px;object-fit:contain}
.rv_card_wordmark{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.rv_card_price{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft)} .rv_card_price b{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:21px;color:var(--accent-ink);margin-left:3px}
.rv_card_btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;text-align:center;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:12px}
.rv_card_by{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft)} .rv_card_by strong{color:var(--ink)}
/* empty + pagination */
.rv_empty{text-align:center;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:16px;padding:50px 0}
.rv_pager{margin-top:40px;display:flex;justify-content:center}
.rv_pager .nav-links{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.rv_pager a,.rv_pager span{padding:9px 15px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft);background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.rv_pager a:hover{color:var(--ink)} .rv_pager .current{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .rv_card{grid-template-columns:180px 1fr}
  .rv_card_side{grid-column:1 / -1;border-left:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    flex-direction:row;justify-content:space-between;text-align:left;padding:18px 24px}
  .rv_card_side .rv_card_btn{width:auto;flex:0 0 auto}
  .rv_card_by{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .rv_card{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .rv_card_media{aspect-ratio:16/10}
  .rv_card_side{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px}
  .rv_filters{gap:12px}
}

/* Bilingual nav: right cluster + language switcher */
.ml_nav_right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.ml_lang{display:flex;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;gap:4px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.03em}
.ml_lang li{margin:0}
.ml_lang a{display:inline-block;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:6px;color:inherit;text-decoration:none;opacity:.6}
.ml_lang a:hover{opacity:1;background:rgba(0,0,0,.05)}
.ml_lang .current-lang a,.ml_lang .current-lang{opacity:1;font-weight:700}
@media(max-width:640px){.ml_lang{font-size:.68rem}}

/* Deals archive card rail: promo chip + affiliate button */
.rv_card--deal .rv_card_side{gap:10px}
.rv_card--deal .promo_chip{width:100%;padding:9px 12px}
.rv_card--deal .promo_chip code{font-size:15px;letter-spacing:1px}
.rv_card--deal .rv_card_badge{background:var(--accent-ink)}
@media(max-width:820px){.rv_card--deal .rv_card_side{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}.rv_card--deal .promo_chip{width:100%}}

/* Contact form */
.ml_contact{max-width:640px}
.ml_form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;margin-top:8px}
.ml_form label{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink)}
.ml_form input,.ml_form textarea{font:inherit;font-weight:400;padding:12px 14px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.ml_form input:focus,.ml_form textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--accent)}
.ml_form_row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.ml_form .btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:4px}
.ml_hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;height:0;overflow:hidden}
.ml_note{padding:14px 18px;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:500}
.ml_note_ok{background:#e8f5ec;color:#256b3d}
.ml_note_err{background:#fdecea;color:#a3352a}
@media(max-width:560px){.ml_form_row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Comparison archive cards reuse rv_card; badge tint */
.rv_card--comp .rv_card_badge{background:var(--gold);color:#3a2c00}

/* Affiliate shop catalog */
.shop_grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(230px,1fr));gap:22px;margin-top:8px}
.shop_tile{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform var(--dur) var(--ease),box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.shop_tile:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.shop_tile_media{position:relative;display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--sand);overflow:hidden}
.shop_tile_media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.shop_tile:hover .shop_tile_media img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.shop_tile_promo{position:absolute;top:10px;left:10px;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:99px}
.shop_tile_body{padding:16px 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;flex:1}
.shop_tile_top{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px}
.shop_tile_name{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:19px;margin:0;line-height:1.1}
.shop_tile_rate{white-space:nowrap;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600}.shop_tile_rate .stars{color:var(--gold);margin-right:2px}
.shop_tile_cat{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.shop_tile_foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;margin-top:auto;padding-top:6px}
.shop_tile_price{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:16px;color:var(--accent-ink);font-weight:600}
.shop_tile_btn{padding:9px 14px;border-radius:10px;font-size:13.5px}
.shop_tile_review{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600}.shop_tile_review:hover{color:var(--accent-ink)}
@media(max-width:560px){.shop_grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:14px}.shop_tile_name{font-size:16px}}

/* Where to buy — per-product affiliate links block on reviews */
.buyopts{margin:34px 0;padding:26px 28px;background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius)}
.buyopts>h2{margin:0 0 6px}
.buyopts_promo{margin:0 0 18px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:15px}
.buyopts_promo b{color:var(--accent-ink);background:var(--butter);padding:2px 8px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);letter-spacing:.04em}
.buyopts_list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.buyopt{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:14px 18px}
.buyopt_name{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.buyopt_btn{flex:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4em;background:var(--accent);color:#fff;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:var(--pill);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;transition:background var(--dur) var(--ease)}
.buyopt_btn:hover,.buyopt_btn:focus{background:var(--accent-ink)}
.buyopts_disc{margin:16px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft)}
@media(max-width:560px){.buyopt{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;text-align:center}.buyopt_btn{justify-content:center}}