/* ==========================================
   GOLDEN VIPER EA - Blog Styles v2.0
   Organized blog with categories & sidebars
   Dark theme matching main site
   ========================================== */

/* CSS Variables */
:root {
    --black: #09090b;
    --black-light: #0f0f12;
    --black-lighter: #18181b;
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --gold-light: #E5C158;
    --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #B8960C 100%);
    --white: #FAFAFA;
    --gray-200: #E4E4E7;
    --gray-300: #D4D4D8;
    --gray-400: #A1A1AA;
    --gray-500: #71717A;
    --green: #00C853;
    --red: #FF1744;
    --font-heading: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

/* ==========================================
   LAYOUT: Main Blog Structure
   ========================================== */

.blog-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 48px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.blog-layout.full-width {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.blog-main {
    min-width: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   SIDEBAR
   ========================================== */

.blog-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    height: fit-content;
}

.sidebar-section {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sidebar-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Categories Widget */
.sidebar-categories {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.sidebar-categories li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sidebar-categories a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    background: var(--black-lighter);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-categories a:hover,
.sidebar-categories a.active {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.sidebar-categories .count {
    background: var(--black);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* Popular Posts Widget */
.sidebar-posts {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.sidebar-posts li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.sidebar-posts li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.sidebar-posts a {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.sidebar-posts h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-posts a:hover h4 {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.sidebar-posts .post-meta {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
}

/* Newsletter Widget */
.sidebar-newsletter {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.sidebar-newsletter p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.sidebar-newsletter input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--black);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sidebar-newsletter input::placeholder {
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.sidebar-newsletter button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--black);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar-newsletter button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ========================================== */

.breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--gray-400);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.breadcrumbs .separator {
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.breadcrumbs .current {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================
   BLOG HERO (Main Index)
   ========================================== */

.blog-hero {
    padding: 140px 24px 60px;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-light) 0%, var(--black) 100%);
}

.blog-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.blog-hero h1 .gold {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.blog-hero p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Search Box */
.blog-search {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 24px 16px 48px;
    background: var(--black-lighter);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-search input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.blog-search input::placeholder {
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.blog-search .search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-size: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================
   CATEGORY NAVIGATION
   ========================================== */

.category-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--black);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.category-nav a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--black-lighter);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 24px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-nav a:hover,
.category-nav a.active {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.category-nav a .icon {
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================
   FEATURED SECTION
   ========================================== */

.featured-section {
    padding: 48px 24px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0;
}

.section-header a {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.section-header a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

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

/* ==========================================
   CATEGORY SECTIONS (Main Index)
   ========================================== */

.category-section {
    padding: 48px 24px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.category-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.category-section h2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.category-section h2 .icon {
    font-size: 28px;
}

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

/* ==========================================
   BLOG CARDS
   ========================================== */

.blog-card {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.blog-card-image {
    height: 180px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 48px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, var(--black-light) 100%);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: 24px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.blog-card h2,
.blog-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex: 1;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.blog-card .read-more {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Featured Card Variant */
.blog-card.featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.blog-card.featured .blog-card-image {
    height: 240px;
}

.blog-card.featured h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================
   CATEGORY INDEX PAGES
   ========================================== */

.category-hero {
    padding: 140px 24px 48px;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--black-light) 0%, var(--black) 100%);
}

.category-hero .icon {
    font-size: 64px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
}

.category-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    color: var(--white);
}

.category-hero p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.category-hero .post-count {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================
   BLOG POST ARTICLE
   ========================================== */

.blog-post {
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 32px 0 80px;
}

.blog-post-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.blog-post h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    font-size: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.post-meta .author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.post-meta .author-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--black);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Quick Answer Box - AI Optimization */
.quick-answer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    margin: 32px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.quick-answer .label {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.quick-answer p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--white);
}

.quick-answer strong {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Table of Contents */
.toc {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 32px;
    margin: 32px 0 40px;
}

.toc h2 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.toc ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.toc li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.toc li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.toc a {
    color: var(--gray-300);
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.toc .toc-h3 {
    padding-left: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Content Typography */
.blog-post h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 48px 0 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.blog-post h2:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
}

.blog-post h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 32px 0 16px;
}

.blog-post h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 24px 0 12px;
}

.blog-post p {
    color: var(--gray-200);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-post strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-post em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Lists */
.blog-post ul,
.blog-post ol {
    margin: 20px 0;
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.blog-post li {
    color: var(--gray-200);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-post ul li::marker {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.blog-post ol li::marker {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Links */
.blog-post a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-post a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Blockquotes */
.blog-post blockquote {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}

.blog-post blockquote p {
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Code */
.blog-post code {
    background: var(--black-lighter);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 15px;
}

.blog-post pre {
    background: var(--black-lighter);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 24px 0;
}

.blog-post pre code {
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Tables */
.blog-post table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 30px 0;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.blog-post th {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.blog-post td {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    color: var(--gray-200);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    font-size: 15px;
}

.blog-post tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.blog-post tr:hover td {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}

/* Citations */
.blog-post cite {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: -12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Images */
.blog-post img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.blog-post figure {
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.blog-post figcaption {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================
   INFO BOXES
   ========================================== */

.info-box {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.info-box.warning {
    border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.05);
}

.info-box.warning::before {
    content: '⚠️ ';
}

.info-box.tip {
    border-color: rgba(0, 200, 83, 0.3);
    background: rgba(0, 200, 83, 0.05);
}

.info-box.tip::before {
    content: '💡 ';
}

.info-box.important {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
}

.info-box.important::before {
    content: '🔔 ';
}

.info-box p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================
   STATS HIGHLIGHT
   ========================================== */

.stat-highlight {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.stat-item {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 140px;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item .value {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
}

.stat-item .label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================== */

.faq {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    margin: 50px 0;
}

.faq > h2 {
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 22px;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.faq-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-item h3 {
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.faq-item p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================
   CTA SECTION
   ========================================== */

.cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 48px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 50px 0;
}

.cta h2 {
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 26px;
}

.cta p {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--gray-200);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: var(--black);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta .btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.cta .guarantee {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

/* ==========================================
   EA WIDGET - FULL CTA (bottom of post)
   ========================================== */

.ea-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 48px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 50px 0;
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ea-widget h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.ea-widget h3 span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 32px;
    margin: 20px 0 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-stats .stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-stats .stat-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-stats .stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-price {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-price strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: var(--black);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-trust {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ea-widget .ea-widget-trust span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

/* EA WIDGET - INLINE CTA (mid-article) */

.ea-widget-inline {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px 28px;
    margin: 36px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ea-widget-inline .ea-inline-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
}

.ea-widget-inline .ea-inline-text strong {
    display: block;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ea-widget-inline .ea-inline-text span {
    color: var(--gray-400);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.ea-widget-inline .ea-inline-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: var(--black);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ea-widget-inline .ea-inline-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

/* EA WIDGET - SIDEBAR (compact) */

.ea-widget-sidebar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.ea-widget-sidebar h4 {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.ea-widget-sidebar p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.ea-widget-sidebar .ea-sidebar-btn {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: var(--black);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ea-widget-sidebar .ea-sidebar-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.ea-widget-sidebar .ea-sidebar-link {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ea-widget-sidebar .ea-sidebar-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ea-widget {
        padding: 32px 20px;
    }
    .ea-widget .ea-widget-stats {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .ea-widget-inline {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   RELATED POSTS
   ========================================== */

.related-posts {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.related-posts h2 {
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    font-size: 22px;
}

.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.related-card {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.related-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.related-card .category {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.related-card h3 {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.related-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================
   POST NAVIGATION
   ========================================== */

.post-navigation {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 48px 0;
    padding: 32px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.post-nav-item {
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.post-nav-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.post-nav-item.next {
    text-align: right;
}

.post-nav-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.post-nav-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================
   AUTHOR BOX
   ========================================== */

.author-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin: 48px 0;
}

.author-box .avatar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--black);
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-box .info h4 {
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.author-box .info p {
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.author-box .trust-signals {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

.author-box .trust-signals span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================
   SHARE BUTTONS
   ========================================== */

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

.share-buttons span {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.share-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================
   PROS/CONS LISTS
   ========================================== */

.pros-cons {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.pros, .cons {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
}

.pros {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 200, 83, 0.2);
}

.cons {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 23, 68, 0.2);
}

.pros h4, .cons h4 {
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.pros h4 {
    color: var(--green);
}

.cons h4 {
    color: var(--red);
}

.pros ul, .cons ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.pros li::marker {
    content: '✓ ';
    color: var(--green);
}

.cons li::marker {
    content: '✗ ';
    color: var(--red);
}

/* ==========================================
   DISCLAIMER
   ========================================== */

.disclaimer {
    background: rgba(255, 23, 68, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 23, 68, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.disclaimer strong {
    color: var(--red);
}

/* ==========================================
   BLOG GRID (Main & Category Pages)
   ========================================== */

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 48px 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   PAGINATION
   ========================================== */

.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.pagination a,
.pagination span {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pagination a:hover,
.pagination .active {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.pagination .dots {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* ==========================================
   POST WRAPPER WITH SIDEBAR
   ========================================== */

.post-wrapper {
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
    background: var(--black);
}

.post-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS
   ========================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .blog-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
        gap: 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .blog-sidebar {
        position: static;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
    
    .featured-grid,
    .category-grid,
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .blog-card.featured {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    
    .related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-hero {
        padding: 120px 16px 48px;
    }
    
    .category-nav {
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 16px;
    }
    
    .category-nav a {
        padding: 8px 14px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    
    .blog-layout {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
    
    .blog-sidebar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .featured-grid,
    .category-grid,
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .blog-card.featured {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .post-navigation {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .post-nav-item.next {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .pros-cons {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .author-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .author-box .trust-signals {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    
    .blog-post {
        padding: 24px 0 60px;
    }
    
    .blog-post h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    .blog-post h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    
    .blog-post p,
    .blog-post li {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .quick-answer {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .toc {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .faq {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .cta {
        padding: 32px 20px;
    }
    
    .stat-highlight {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .post-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .section-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ========================================== */

@media print {
    .navbar,
    .blog-sidebar,
    .cta,
    .related-posts,
    .share-buttons,
    .post-navigation,
    .category-nav {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .blog-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .blog-post {
        padding: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .blog-post h1,
    .blog-post h2,
    .blog-post h3,
    .blog-post p,
    .blog-post li {
        color: black !important;
    }
    
    .quick-answer {
        border: 2px solid #D4AF37;
    }
}