/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG  —  index listing + article pages
   Loaded after style.css, so it inherits the same tokens.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --gold-dark was referenced by the article CTA banners but never defined.
   An undefined custom property invalidates the whole declaration, which left
   those banners with no background at all. Defining it here fixes them. */
:root {
    --gold-dark: #B8853A;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Blog index: toolbar (search + category filter)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.blog-search {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 280px;
    max-width: 380px;
}

.blog-search i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px 12px 42px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-search input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.blog-search input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.blog-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.blog-chip {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-chip:hover {
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-color: var(--border-light);
}

.blog-chip.is-active {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.blog-count {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.post-card[hidden],
.post-featured[hidden],
.blog-empty[hidden],
[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.blog-empty {
    padding: 64px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.blog-empty i {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--border-light);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Blog index: featured post
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-featured {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--elevated-dark);
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.post-featured:hover {
    border-color: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.post-featured-art {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 250px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.2), transparent 62%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-dark), var(--primary-dark));
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.post-featured-art i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.92;
}

.post-featured-body {
    padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.post-featured-body h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.9rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.post-featured-body h2 a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.post-featured-body h2 a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.post-featured-body p {
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Blog index: card grid
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.post-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 30px 28px;
    background: var(--elevated-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.38);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.post-card-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.post-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* Whole card is the click target. */
.post-card h3 a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.post-card h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.post-read {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.post-read i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-read i,
.post-featured:hover .post-read i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Shared post meta (tag + read time)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.post-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.post-dot {
    opacity: 0.45;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .post-featured {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .post-featured-art {
        min-height: 150px;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .post-featured-art i {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
    .post-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .blog-toolbar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .blog-search {
        display: none;
    }

    .blog-filters {
        overflow-x: auto;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        padding-bottom: 6px;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100vw;
    }

    .blog-filters::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Article page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reading-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0;
    background: var(--gold);
    z-index: 1100;
}

.article-hero {
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 54px) 0 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--secondary-dark), var(--primary-dark));
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.article-hero .container {
    max-width: 820px;
}

.article-back {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.article-back:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.article-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4.6vw, 2.8rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.article-standfirst {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.3vw, 1.14rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

.article-body {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: clamp(44px, 7vw, 68px) 24px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

.article-body > p {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.38rem, 3.2vw, 1.72rem);
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 50px 0 18px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 20px);
}

.article-body h3,
.article-body h4 {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.6vw, 1.26rem);
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 40px 0 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 20px);
}

.article-body h2:first-child,
.article-body h3:first-child,
.article-body h4:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.article-body ul,
.article-body ol {
    margin: 0 0 26px;
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-body ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.article-body ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.article-body ul li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -16px;
    top: 0.72em;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
}

.article-body ol {
    list-style: decimal;
}

.article-body ol li::marker {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-body a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.article-body strong {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.article-body blockquote {
    margin: 34px 0;
    padding: 22px 26px;
    background: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.06);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.article-body blockquote p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.article-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.article-body table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.article-body th,
.article-body td {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: left;
}

.article-body th {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Article CTA banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.article-cta {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.article-cta-inner {
    padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 38px);
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.18);
}

.article-cta-inner h2 {
    color: #0B0F1A;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.28rem, 3.4vw, 1.8rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.article-cta-inner p {
    color: #1A1207;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.btn-onGold {
    background: #070B14;
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid #070B14;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-onGold:hover {
    background: #0D1627;
    border-color: #0D1627;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Related posts
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.related-posts {
    padding: clamp(52px, 8vw, 76px) 0;
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.related-posts h2 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .post-card,
    .post-card:hover,
    .post-read i {
        transition: none;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* Zebra striping + tighter mobile tables */
.article-body tbody tr:nth-child(even),
.article-body tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.article-body td:first-child {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.article-table-wrap {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.article-body table {
    margin: 0;
}

.article-body th:first-child,
.article-body td:first-child {
    border-left: none;
}

.article-body th:last-child,
.article-body td:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.article-body tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.article-body thead tr:first-child th,
.article-body tr:first-child th {
    border-top: none;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .article-body table {
        font-size: 0.86rem;
    }

    .article-body th,
    .article-body td {
        padding: 10px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Article lead image
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.article-figure {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px) 24px 0;
}

.article-figure img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

.article-figure figcaption {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
}

/* The lead image already provides separation from the hero. */
.article-figure + .article-body {
    padding-top: clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
}

/* Featured card with a real image instead of the placeholder icon. */
.post-featured-art.has-image {
    padding: 0;
    min-height: 0;
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.post-featured-art.has-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .post-featured-art.has-image img {
        min-height: 0;
        aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
    }
}

/* Card thumbnail (replaces the icon block when a title card exists). */
.post-thumb {
    display: block;
    margin: -30px -28px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--secondary-dark);
}

.post-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .post-thumb img,
    .post-card:hover .post-thumb img {
        transition: none;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VERIFIED PAYOUT PROOF GALLERY & RESULTS PAGE (High-End Luxury Styling)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Enhancements */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 7px 20px;
    background: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.3);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-badge i {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.badge-pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
    animation: badgePulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.7); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229, 178, 93, 0); }
}

.gold-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 10%, #FFE299 45%, #E5B25D 85%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-trust-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 26px;
}

.trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: rgba(22, 34, 60, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-body);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.trust-chip i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.trust-chip:hover {
    border-color: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.4);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Proof Summary Stats Banner */
.proof-summary {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 0 0 45px;
}

.proof-summary-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 34, 60, 0.75) 0%, rgba(13, 22, 39, 0.85) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 26px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.proof-summary-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.12);
}

.proof-summary-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 20%;
    right: 20%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.5), transparent);
}

.stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.15) 0%, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.04) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.proof-summary-card:hover .stat-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.stat-icon-green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.18) 0%, rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.04) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.4);
    color: #48BB78;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.15);
}

.proof-summary-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.6vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 20%, #FFE299 50%, #E5B25D 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.proof-summary-num .num-decimal {
    font-size: 0.72em;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.proof-summary-lbl {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.proof-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.proof-filter-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(22, 34, 60, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.proof-filter-btn i {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.proof-filter-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.4);
    color: var(--text-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.proof-filter-btn:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.proof-filter-btn.is-active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.22) 0%, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.08) 100%);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.2);
}

/* Proof Grid & Cards */
.proof-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}

.proof-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #131E35 0%, #0D1628 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.proof-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.7), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.proof-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 28px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.14);
}

.proof-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.proof-shot-container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #070B14;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.proof-shot {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    background: #070B14;
    cursor: zoom-in;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.proof-shot img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
}

.proof-card:hover .proof-shot img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Card Floating Badges */
.card-verify-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.45);
    color: #48BB78;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.card-verify-tag i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.shot-zoom-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.4);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.proof-card:hover .shot-zoom-pill,
.proof-shot:focus-visible .shot-zoom-pill {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Proof Card Body */
.proof-card figcaption {
    padding: 22px 24px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.proof-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.proof-trader-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.proof-avatar {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.2) 0%, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.proof-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.proof-tier {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.tier-platinum {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(195, 174, 218, 0.22) 0%, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.1) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(195, 174, 218, 0.4);
    color: #D8C8EE;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(195, 174, 218, 0.3);
}

.tier-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.22) 0%, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.08) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.45);
    color: var(--gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.3);
}

/* Payout Display Box */
.proof-payout-box {
    background: rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.payout-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.payout-label i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.proof-amount {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 15%, #FFE299 50%, #E5B25D 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.2));
}

.proof-date {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.proof-date i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.proof-story {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-body);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    flex: 1;
}

/* Elegant Verification Button */
.btn-verify {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.35);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.12) 0%, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.03) 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-verify::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-verify:hover::after {
    left: 140%;
}

.btn-verify-left {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
}

.btn-verify i.fa-circle-check {
    color: #48BB78;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.5));
}

.btn-verify-arrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-verify:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.25) 0%, rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.08) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-verify:hover .btn-verify-arrow {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.proof-note {
    max-width: 840px;
    margin: 45px auto 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: rgba(22, 34, 60, 0.35);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Lightbox */
.proof-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1200;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    background: rgba(4, 6, 12, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    animation: fadeInLightbox 0.25s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInLightbox {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

.proof-lightbox[hidden] {
    display: none;
}

.proof-lightbox img {
    max-width: min(780px, 100%);
    max-height: 85vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 30px rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.15);
}

.proof-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.35);
    background: rgba(22, 34, 60, 0.85);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.proof-lightbox-close:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.05);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Live Challenge Exhibit (Terminal Styling & Metric Cards)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.live-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.live-stat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #131E35 0%, #0D1628 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 22px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.live-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.4);
}

.live-stat-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.3);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.icon-profit {
    background: rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.35);
    color: #48BB78;
}

.icon-risk {
    background: rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.3);
    color: #FF6B6B;
}

.live-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 1.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.live-num-profit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 10%, #68D391 60%, #38A169 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.live-lbl {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Terminal Cards */
.live-pair {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
    align-items: start;
}

.terminal-card {
    margin: 0;
    background: #0D1628;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.terminal-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.4);
}

.terminal-header {
    background: #0A0F1C;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.terminal-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}

.terminal-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.dot-red { background: #FF5F56; }
.dot-yellow { background: #FFBD2E; }
.dot-green { background: #27C93F; }

.terminal-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.terminal-title i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.terminal-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #48BB78;
}

.pulse-dot-green {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #48BB78;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #48BB78;
    animation: badgePulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.terminal-card figcaption {
    padding: 18px 22px 20px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-body);
    background: #0D1628;
}

.terminal-card figcaption strong {
    color: var(--white);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.live-callout {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 36px auto 0;
    padding: 26px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 34, 60, 0.6) 0%, rgba(13, 22, 39, 0.7) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.3);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.live-callout p {
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.live-callout a {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.live-callout a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-hover);
}

.live-status {
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}

.live-status i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .live-pair {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Solo Exhibit (Funded Account Showcase)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.solo-exhibit {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 360px) 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.solo-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.solo-stat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #131E35 0%, #0D1628 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.solo-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(229, 178, 93, 0.35);
}

.solo-stat-card i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

.solo-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.solo-body p {
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.solo-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 20px 0 24px;
}

.solo-feature-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.3);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: #48BB78;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.solo-caveat {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: rgba(22, 34, 60, 0.5);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}

.solo-caveat i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESULTS PAGE RESPONSIVE & MOBILE DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet & Medium Screens (max-width: 900px) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .proof-summary {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
        gap: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .proof-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 22px;
    }

    .live-pair {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 22px;
    }

    .solo-exhibit {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .solo-shot {
        max-width: 380px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* Small Tablets & Large Phones (max-width: 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-hero {
        padding: 48px 0 32px;
    }

    .main-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.5vw, 2.5rem);
    }

    .section-heading {
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .section-heading h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.1rem);
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 6px 16px;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .hero-trust-chips {
        gap: 8px;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .trust-chip {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 6px 14px;
    }

    .proof-summary {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .proof-summary-card {
        padding: 20px 18px;
    }

    .proof-summary-num {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .live-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 26px;
    }

    .live-stat-card {
        padding: 16px 14px;
    }

    .live-num {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .solo-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .solo-body h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .live-callout {
        padding: 20px 22px;
        margin-top: 26px;
    }
}

/* Standard Mobile Devices (max-width: 600px) */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .proof-filter-bar {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 4px 4px 12px;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .proof-filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .proof-filter-btn {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 8px 16px;
    }

    .proof-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .proof-card figcaption {
        padding: 18px 18px 20px;
    }

    .proof-head {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .proof-name {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .proof-amount {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .btn-verify {
        padding: 11px 16px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .cta-band {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .cta-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .proof-lightbox {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .proof-lightbox img {
        max-width: 100%;
        max-height: 80vh;
    }

    .proof-lightbox-close {
        top: 14px;
        right: 14px;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile Screens (max-width: 420px) */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 5px 12px;
        line-height: 1.3;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-trust-chips {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .trust-chip {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .proof-summary-card {
        padding: 16px 14px;
    }

    .stat-icon-wrap {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .proof-summary-num {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .proof-summary-lbl {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .proof-card {
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }

    .proof-card figcaption {
        padding: 16px 14px 18px;
    }

    .proof-amount {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }

    .proof-story {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .btn-verify {
        padding: 10px 14px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .live-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .live-stat-card {
        padding: 14px 12px;
    }

    .live-num {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .terminal-header {
        padding: 10px 12px;
    }

    .terminal-title {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .terminal-status {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .terminal-card figcaption {
        padding: 14px 16px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .live-callout {
        padding: 16px 14px;
        border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    }

    .live-callout p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .solo-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .solo-stat-card {
        padding: 12px 10px;
    }

    .solo-body h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .solo-body p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .solo-feature-pill {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        padding: 4px 10px;
    }

    .solo-caveat {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }

    .proof-note {
        margin: 30px auto 0;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        font-size: 0.76rem;
    }
}

/* Touch Device Interactions (Optimized for Mobile/Tablet) */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
    .shot-zoom-pill {
        opacity: 0.9;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        padding: 5px 12px;
    }

    .proof-filter-btn {
        padding: 10px 18px;
    }

    .btn-verify {
        min-height: 44px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .proof-card,
    .proof-card:hover,
    .btn-verify,
    .btn-verify:hover,
    .terminal-card,
    .terminal-card:hover,
    .live-stat-card,
    .live-stat-card:hover {
        transition: none;
        transform: none;
    }
    .badge-pulse-dot,
    .pulse-dot-green {
        animation: none;
    }
}