/* ==========================================================================
   BestPickHub Child — Main Stylesheet
   Variables are defined in /style.css (as :root CSS custom properties)
   ========================================================================== */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

.bph-container {
  max-width: var(--bph-container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-section { padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0; }
.bph-section--alt { background: var(--bph-bg-soft); }
.bph-section__title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-lg);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

/* --- Base typography ---------------------------------------------------- */
body {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  color: var(--bph-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  background: var(--bph-white);
}
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

a { color: var(--bph-accent-link); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--bph-accent-link-dark); text-decoration: underline; }
.entry-content a { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* --- Buttons ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.bph-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.bph-btn--primary { background: var(--bph-primary); color: var(--bph-white); }
.bph-btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  color: var(--bph-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-md);
}

/* --- Badges ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.bph-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bph-primary-light);
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin: 0 0.35rem var(--bph-space-sm) 0;
}
.bph-badge--primary { background: var(--bph-primary); color: var(--bph-white); }

/* --- Site header -------------------------------------------------------- */
.bph-site-header {
  background: var(--bph-cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}
.bph-site-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
  padding-top: var(--bph-space-sm);
  padding-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-logo__text {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.bph-logo:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.bph-primary-nav { flex: 1; }
.bph-menu {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
  justify-content: center;
}
.bph-menu a {
  color: var(--bph-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.bph-menu a:hover { color: var(--bph-primary); text-decoration: none; }
.bph-header-search {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.35rem 0.35rem 1rem;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.bph-header-search input {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  width: 180px;
  color: var(--bph-text);
}
.bph-header-search button {
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  color: var(--bph-white);
  border: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.bph-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- Categories dropdown ----------------------------------------------- */
.bph-primary-nav { flex: 1; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; }
.bph-menu {
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--bph-space-lg);
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.bph-menu li { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.bph-menu a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1;
}
.bph-menu__has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.bph-menu__has-dropdown > a {
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.bph-menu__has-dropdown > a svg { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.bph-menu__has-dropdown:hover > a svg,
.bph-menu__has-dropdown:focus-within > a svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.bph-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-lg);
  padding: var(--bph-space-xs);
  min-width: 260px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease, visibility .2s ease;
  z-index: 200;
}
.bph-menu__has-dropdown:hover > .bph-dropdown,
.bph-menu__has-dropdown:focus-within > .bph-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.bph-dropdown li { border: none; }
.bph-dropdown a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  color: var(--bph-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.bph-dropdown a:hover {
  background: var(--bph-primary-light);
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.bph-dropdown .bph-category-icon {
  color: var(--bph-primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .bph-primary-nav { display: none; }
  .bph-mobile-toggle { display: flex; margin-left: auto; }
  body.bph-menu-open .bph-primary-nav {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--bph-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
    padding: var(--bph-space-sm);
  }
  body.bph-menu-open .bph-menu { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; align-items: stretch; }
  body.bph-menu-open .bph-menu a { padding: 0.75rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bph-border); }
  body.bph-menu-open .bph-dropdown {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    padding-left: var(--bph-space-md);
  }
}

/* --- Pages (About, Contact) ------------------------------------------- */
.bph-page__header {
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0 var(--bph-space-md);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
}
.bph-page__title { margin: 0; }
.bph-page__layout {
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.bph-page .entry-content {
  max-width: var(--bph-content-max);
  width: 100%;
}
.entry-content .lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-md);
}

/* --- Hero --------------------------------------------------------------- */
.bph-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--bph-white);
}
.bph-hero__image { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.bph-hero__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.bph-hero__image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 100%);
}
.bph-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-bottom: var(--bph-space-xl);
  width: 100%;
}
.bph-hero__title {
  color: var(--bph-white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-hero__title a { color: var(--bph-white); }
.bph-hero__title a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: var(--bph-primary-light); }
.bph-hero__excerpt {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-md);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

/* --- Category grid (image-based tiles with name overlay) -------------- */
.bph-category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.bph-category-grid__item a {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--bph-white);
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.bph-category-grid__item a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--bph-white);
}
.bph-category-grid__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
}
.bph-category-grid__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.bph-category-grid__placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bph-cream) 0%, #F3DFD0 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.bph-category-grid__item--empty a::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(92,58,46,0.5) 100%);
}
.bph-category-grid__item a:hover .bph-category-grid__media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.bph-category-grid__item a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(92,58,46,0.45) 65%, rgba(26,15,10,0.9) 100%);
  transition: background .3s ease;
}
.bph-category-grid__item a:hover::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(232,147,119,0.1) 0%, rgba(92,58,46,0.55) 65%, rgba(26,15,10,0.92) 100%);
}
.bph-category-grid__name {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--bph-space-md);
  right: var(--bph-space-md);
  bottom: var(--bph-space-md);
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bph-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .bph-category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .bph-category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* --- Post grid + cards -------------------------------------------------- */
.bph-post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--bph-space-lg);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .bph-post-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .bph-post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.bph-card {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
}
.bph-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.bph-card__link { display: block; color: inherit; }
.bph-card__link:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.bph-card__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 3/2; overflow: hidden; }
.bph-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.bph-card:hover .bph-card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.bph-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  color: var(--bph-white);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
}
.bph-card__body { padding: var(--bph-space-md); }
.bph-card__cat {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--bph-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.bph-card__title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
}
.bph-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --- Article (single post + comparison) --------------------------------- */
.bph-article__header {
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0 var(--bph-space-md);
  text-align: center;
}
.bph-article__header-inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.bph-article__title { margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm); }
.bph-article__meta { color: var(--bph-text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.bph-article__featured {
  margin: 0 auto var(--bph-space-lg);
  max-width: 1200px;
}
.bph-article__featured img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
}
.bph-article__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr) 320px;
  gap: var(--bph-space-lg);
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: var(--bph-space-xl);
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .bph-article__layout { grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .bph-article__layout .bph-sidebar { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .bph-article__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--bph-space-md); }
  .bph-article__layout .bph-share { order: 2; }
}

.entry-content {
  max-width: var(--bph-content-max);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.entry-content p { margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm); }
.entry-content h2 { margin-top: var(--bph-space-lg); margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm); }
.entry-content h3 { margin-top: var(--bph-space-md); margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-xs); }
.entry-content img { border-radius: var(--bph-radius); margin: var(--bph-space-md) 0; }
.entry-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--bph-primary);
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm) var(--bph-space-md);
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
  margin: var(--bph-space-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* --- Sidebar ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.bph-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; }
.bph-sidebar__block {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-sidebar__title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-category-nav {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
}
.bph-category-nav li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bph-border); }
.bph-category-nav a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--bph-space-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  color: var(--bph-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.bph-category-nav a:hover { color: var(--bph-primary-dark); text-decoration: none; }
.bph-category-nav .bph-category-icon {
  color: var(--bph-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
}

/* --- Archive — Spruce-style landing ------------------------------------ */
.bph-archive-cover {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--bph-white);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.bph-archive-cover__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.bph-archive-cover__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.bph-archive-cover__bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
}
.bph-archive-cover__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: var(--bph-space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--bph-space-xl);
  width: 100%;
}
.bph-breadcrumbs {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.bph-breadcrumbs a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.bph-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--bph-white); }
.bph-archive-cover__title {
  color: var(--bph-white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-xs);
  max-width: 900px;
}
.bph-archive-cover__desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Tight section variant (less vertical padding) */
.bph-section--tight { padding: var(--bph-space-lg) 0; }

/* 4-up post grid */
.bph-post-grid--4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .bph-post-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 820px)  { .bph-post-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px)  { .bph-post-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Big featured article card (full-width, image left) */
.bph-feature {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.bph-feature:hover { box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-lg); }
.bph-feature__link {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  color: inherit;
}
.bph-feature__link:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.bph-feature__media {
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.bph-feature__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.bph-feature:hover .bph-feature__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.bph-feature__body {
  padding: var(--bph-space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.bph-feature__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
}
.bph-feature__excerpt {
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-md);
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.bph-feature__cta {
  color: var(--bph-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) { .bph-feature__link { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- Legacy archive vars (keep for single-post sidebar etc.) ---------- */
.bph-archive-hero {
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0 var(--bph-space-md);
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
}
.bph-archive-title { margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-xs); }
.bph-archive-desc {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
}

/* --- "We Test Products" Process Section (homepage) --------------------- */
.bph-process {
  background: #FDF5F0;
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bph-process::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: -200px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #FBE4D6 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.bph-process::after {
  content: "✦ ✧";
  position: absolute;
  color: #F5A68A;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  top: var(--bph-space-lg);
  left: 45%;
  opacity: 0.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 1;
}
.bph-process__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.bph-process__copy {
  max-width: 500px;
}
.bph-process__heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
}
.bph-process__rule {
  width: 64px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #E89377;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-process__text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-process__link {
  color: #1A6B85;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.bph-process__link:hover { color: #0D4D62; }
.bph-process__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
}
.bph-process__media video,
.bph-process__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.bph-process__watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--bph-space-sm);
  right: var(--bph-space-md);
  color: var(--bph-white);
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.bph-process__watermark em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .bph-process__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bph-process::after { display: none; }
}

/* --- Pagination --------------------------------------------------------- */
.bph-pagination {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--bph-space-lg);
}
.bph-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  margin: 0 0.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  color: var(--bph-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.bph-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.bph-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  color: var(--bph-white);
  border-color: var(--bph-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* --- Site footer (dark terracotta — complements coral accent) --------- */
.bph-site-footer {
  background: #5C3A2E;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0 var(--bph-space-md);
  margin-top: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.bph-site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--bph-primary);
}
.bph-site-footer h3, .bph-site-footer h4 {
  color: var(--bph-white);
  margin-top: 0;
}
.bph-site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.bph-site-footer a:hover { color: var(--bph-white); text-decoration: none; }
.bph-site-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-lg);
}
.bph-footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.bph-footer-col li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.bph-site-footer .bph-affiliate-disclosure {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-left-color: var(--bph-primary);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin: var(--bph-space-lg) 0;
}
.bph-site-footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding-top: var(--bph-space-md);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .bph-site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- Product card (existing — used in posts) --------------------------- */
.bph-product-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-sm);
  margin: var(--bph-space-md) 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.bph-product-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.bph-product-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  color: var(--bph-white);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: var(--bph-radius);
}
.bph-product-card__media {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
}
.bph-product-card__media img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-product-card__body { padding: var(--bph-space-md); }
.bph-product-card__title { margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-xs); font-size: 1.25rem; }
.bph-product-card__rating { color: var(--bph-rating-star); margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-xs); font-size: 1rem; }
.bph-product-card__rating .bph-rating-num { color: var(--bph-text-muted); margin-left: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.bph-product-card__price { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--bph-charcoal); margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm); }
.bph-product-card__pros, .bph-product-card__cons {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.bph-product-card__pros li::before { content: "✓ "; color: var(--bph-success); font-weight: bold; }
.bph-product-card__cons li::before { content: "✗ "; color: #C0392B; font-weight: bold; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .bph-product-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- Affiliate disclosure ---------------------------------------------- */
.bph-affiliate-disclosure {
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--bph-primary);
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  margin: var(--bph-space-md) 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--bph-radius) var(--bph-radius) 0;
}

/* --- Comparison post components --------------------------------------- */

/* Comparison table at top */
.bph-cmp-table-wrap {
  margin: var(--bph-space-md) 0 var(--bph-space-lg);
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  background: var(--bph-white);
}
.bph-cmp-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.bph-cmp-table thead { background: var(--bph-primary); color: var(--bph-white); }
.bph-cmp-table th {
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm) var(--bph-space-md);
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.bph-cmp-table td {
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm) var(--bph-space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
}
.bph-cmp-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--bph-bg-soft); }
.bph-cmp-table tbody tr:hover td { background: var(--bph-primary-light); }

/* 2x2 product preview grid */
.bph-cmp-preview {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
  margin: var(--bph-space-md) 0 var(--bph-space-xl);
}
.bph-cmp-preview__item {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--bph-space-md);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.bph-cmp-preview__item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.bph-cmp-preview__media {
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-xs);
}
.bph-cmp-preview__media img {
  max-width: 80%;
  max-height: 80%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.bph-cmp-preview__name {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
}
.bph-cmp-preview__price {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--bph-primary);
}
.bph-btn--block { display: block; width: 100%; }
.bph-btn--lg {
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .bph-cmp-preview { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .bph-cmp-preview { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Per-product detail section */
.bph-cmp-section {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0;
  margin: 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}
.bph-cmp-section:first-of-type { border-top: none; }
.bph-cmp-section__head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-cmp-section__thumb {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
}
.bph-cmp-section__thumb img {
  max-width: 90%;
  max-height: 90%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.bph-cmp-section__num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  color: var(--bph-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}
.bph-cmp-section__h {
  display: inline;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  margin: 0;
}
.bph-cmp-section__tagline {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9em;
}
.bph-cmp-section__price {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--bph-primary-light);
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.bph-cmp-section__body p { margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm); }
.bph-cmp-section__proscons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
  margin: var(--bph-space-md) 0;
}
.bph-cmp-pros, .bph-cmp-cons {
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm) var(--bph-space-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--bph-success);
}
.bph-cmp-cons { border-left-color: #C0392B; }
.bph-cmp-pros h4, .bph-cmp-cons h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
}
.bph-cmp-pros ul, .bph-cmp-cons ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.bph-cmp-pros li::before { content: "✓ "; color: var(--bph-success); font-weight: bold; }
.bph-cmp-cons li::before { content: "✗ "; color: #C0392B; font-weight: bold; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .bph-cmp-section__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bph-cmp-section__thumb { width: 100%; height: 200px; }
  .bph-cmp-section__proscons { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Winner spotlight */
.bph-winner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bph-cream) 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--bph-primary);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--bph-space-lg);
  margin: var(--bph-space-xl) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-md);
}
.bph-winner__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: var(--bph-space-md);
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  color: var(--bph-white);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}
.bph-winner__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-lg);
  align-items: center;
}
.bph-winner__media {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
}
.bph-winner__media img {
  max-width: 95%;
  max-height: 95%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.bph-winner__name {
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
.bph-winner__pricing {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bph-winner__price {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
}
.bph-winner__strike {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  text-decoration: line-through;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
}
.bph-winner__deal {
  background: #C0392B;
  color: var(--bph-white);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.bph-winner__copy { margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm); }
.bph-winner__copy p { margin: 0 0 0.75rem; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .bph-winner__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bph-winner__media { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* FAQ accordion */
.bph-faq {
  margin: var(--bph-space-xl) 0;
}
.bph-faq__title {
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-faq__item {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.bph-faq__item[open] {
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--bph-primary);
}
.bph-faq__q {
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm) var(--bph-space-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 3rem;
}
.bph-faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.bph-faq__q::after {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  right: var(--bph-space-md);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--bph-primary);
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.bph-faq__item[open] .bph-faq__q::after {
  content: "−";
}
.bph-faq__a {
  padding: 0 var(--bph-space-md) var(--bph-space-sm);
  color: var(--bph-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- Editor's Picks (mixed-size editorial layout) --------------------- */
.bph-picks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-lg);
  align-items: start;
}
.bph-picks__feature .bph-card { margin: 0; }
.bph-picks__feature .bph-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
.bph-picks__feature .bph-card__title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
}
.bph-picks__feature .bph-card__excerpt { font-size: 1rem; }
.bph-picks__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--bph-space-sm);
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .bph-picks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- Mini card (sidebar of Editor's Picks) ---------------------------- */
.bph-card-mini {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.bph-card-mini:hover { box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-md); }
.bph-card-mini__link {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-sm);
  color: inherit;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.bph-card-mini__link:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.bph-card-mini__media {
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bph-card-mini__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.bph-card-mini__body {
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm) var(--bph-space-sm) var(--bph-space-sm) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.bph-card-mini__body .bph-card__cat {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.bph-card-mini__title {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Newsletter removed site-wide ------------------------------------- */

/* --- Section title — left-align variant for editorial sections --------- */
.bph-section--alt .bph-section__title {
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-section--alt .bph-section__title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- Section title sparkle accent (used everywhere) ------------------- */
.bph-section__title { position: relative; }

/* --- Process section: tweak so it pulls from new vars ----------------- */
.bph-process { background: var(--bph-cream); }
.bph-process__rule { background: var(--bph-primary); }
.bph-process__link { color: var(--bph-accent-link); }
.bph-process__link:hover { color: var(--bph-accent-link-dark); }
.bph-process::before {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,147,119,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.bph-process::after { color: var(--bph-primary); }

/* --- Cards: switch category label color to teal (link style) --------- */
.bph-card__cat { color: var(--bph-accent-link); }

/* --- Buttons remain coral (via --bph-primary) ------------------------- */

/* --- Hero: keep dark gradient but tint accent badge with coral ------- */

/* --- Comparison post — coral accents instead of blue ------------------ */
.bph-cmp-table thead { background: var(--bph-primary); }
.bph-cmp-section__num { color: var(--bph-primary); }
.bph-cmp-section__price {
  background: var(--bph-cream);
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
}
.bph-winner { border-color: var(--bph-primary); }
.bph-winner__badge { background: var(--bph-primary); }
.bph-faq__item[open] { border-color: var(--bph-primary); }
.bph-faq__q::after { color: var(--bph-primary); }
.bph-cmp-table tbody tr:hover td { background: var(--bph-cream); }

/* --- Pagination + buttons hover state --------------------------------- */
.bph-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.bph-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  border-color: var(--bph-primary);
}

/* --- Header search button (if any future use) ------------------------- */
.bph-header-search button { background: var(--bph-primary); }

/* --- Categories dropdown hover --------------------------------------- */
.bph-dropdown a:hover {
  background: var(--bph-cream);
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
}

/* --- Sidebar (single post / comparison) — sparkle next to category title */
.bph-sidebar__title::before {
  content: "✦ ";
  color: var(--bph-primary);
  font-size: 0.8em;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* --- Hero: coral CTA, sparkle in corner ------------------------------- */
.bph-hero { position: relative; }
.bph-hero::after {
  content: "✦";
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--bph-space-lg);
  right: var(--bph-space-xl);
  color: var(--bph-primary);
  opacity: 0.35;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Archive cover sparkle ------------------------------------------- */
.bph-archive-cover::after {
  content: "✦ ✧";
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--bph-space-lg);
  right: 8%;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   About page — topdealsus-style editorial layout
   Hero → Who We Are (two-col) → Our Value (vision/mission/motto) → Message
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.bph-about-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0 calc(var(--bph-space-xl) + 1rem);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bph-cream) 0%, var(--bph-bg-soft) 100%);
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bph-about-hero::before,
.bph-about-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.18;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.bph-about-hero::before { background: var(--bph-primary); top: -120px; left: -80px; }
.bph-about-hero::after  { background: var(--bph-accent-link); bottom: -140px; right: -80px; }
.bph-about-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.bph-about-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--bph-space-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.bph-about-hero__title em {
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  font-style: italic;
}
.bph-about-hero__lede {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Two-column editorial block (Who We Are, reused elsewhere) */
.bph-split {
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0;
}
.bph-split__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.bph-split--reverse .bph-split__inner {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}
.bph-split--reverse .bph-split__media { order: 2; }
.bph-split__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-split__title {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-split__body p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--bph-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-split__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.bph-split__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.bph-split__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 auto;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg) 0 var(--bph-radius-lg) 0;
  transform: translate(24px, 24px);
  opacity: 0.9;
  z-index: -1;
}
.bph-split__media-wrap { position: relative; }

/* Our Value: 3 value blocks (Vision / Mission / Motto) */
.bph-values {
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
}
.bph-values__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--bph-space-lg);
}
.bph-values__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-values__title {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-values__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.bph-values__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-value-card {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--bph-space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.bph-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-lg);
}
.bph-value-card__icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bph-primary-light);
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--bph-space-sm);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.bph-value-card__label {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-xs);
}
.bph-value-card__copy {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Message to readers — quote-style closer */
.bph-message {
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.bph-message__inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--bph-space-lg) var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-message__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-message__title {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-md);
  position: relative;
}
.bph-message__title::before,
.bph-message__title::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 36px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin: 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-message__body p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--bph-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-message__sign {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: var(--bph-space-md);
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
}

/* Hide the default page header when a page uses its own hero */
.bph-page--has-hero .bph-page__header,
.bph-page--has-hero .bph-page__layout { display: none; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .bph-split__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--bph-space-lg); }
  .bph-split--reverse .bph-split__media { order: 0; }
  .bph-values__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Mint accent (#B0DDDE) — applied as a highlight color on titles,
   section heads, featured badges, eyebrows, and soft backgrounds.
   Kept in one block so it's easy to tune or back out.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Section title underline — softer mint instead of coral */
.bph-section--alt .bph-section__title::after { background: var(--bph-mint); }

/* Give the centered section__title a subtle mint underline too */
.bph-section__title {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.bph-section__title::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--bph-mint);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
/* Don't double-draw on left-aligned alt variant */
.bph-section--alt .bph-section__title::before { display: none; }

/* Section count badge removed */

/* Mint featured badge (used on non-comparison featured articles) */
.bph-badge--mint {
  background: var(--bph-mint);
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
}

/* Alt section — tint the background to very soft mint so it has a
   distinct rhythm from cream-based sections, without fighting coral */
.bph-section--alt { background: var(--bph-mint-soft); }

/* Category grid — keep dark gradient, but add mint pill for name */
.bph-category-grid__name {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(176, 221, 222, 0.92);
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  right: auto;
  max-width: calc(100% - var(--bph-space-lg));
}

/* Archive hero overlay — add mint tint at top for softness */
.bph-archive-cover__bg::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(176,221,222,0.18) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 35%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 100%);
}

/* Archive breadcrumb — active crumb gets mint pill */
.bph-breadcrumbs > span:last-child {
  background: rgba(176,221,222,0.2);
  color: var(--bph-mint);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* About page — swap the teal decorative circle for mint */
.bph-about-hero::after { background: var(--bph-mint); opacity: 0.35; }

/* About eyebrows — soft mint pill */
.bph-split__eyebrow,
.bph-values__eyebrow,
.bph-message__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--bph-mint-soft);
  color: var(--bph-mint-dark);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* About value-card icons alternate coral/mint for rhythm */
.bph-values__grid .bph-value-card:nth-child(2) .bph-value-card__icon {
  background: var(--bph-mint-soft);
  color: var(--bph-mint-dark);
}

/* Message section hairlines — mint instead of coral */
.bph-message__title::before,
.bph-message__title::after { background: var(--bph-mint-dark); }

/* Feature CTA arrow emphasis on hover */
.bph-feature__cta { color: var(--bph-accent-link); font-weight: 600; }
.bph-feature__link:hover .bph-feature__cta { color: var(--bph-mint-dark); }

/* Home hero badge — mint pill when it falls back to generic featured */
.bph-hero .bph-badge { background: var(--bph-mint); color: var(--bph-charcoal); }

/* Empty-state (no posts in category) */
.bph-empty {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  padding: var(--bph-space-lg) 0;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Brand hero (homepage) — editorial, product-agnostic
   Centered copy, cream→mint gradient, soft decorative shapes,
   proof stats below CTAs. Never pulls from WP_Query.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.bph-brand-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: calc(var(--bph-space-xl) + 1rem) 0 calc(var(--bph-space-xl) + 1.5rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(176,221,222,0.35) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 85%, rgba(232,147,119,0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bph-cream) 0%, var(--bph-bg-soft) 100%);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
}

.bph-brand-hero__shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.bph-brand-hero__shape--a {
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background: var(--bph-mint);
  opacity: 0.25;
  top: -120px; right: -100px;
}
.bph-brand-hero__shape--b {
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  opacity: 0.18;
  bottom: -80px; left: -60px;
}
.bph-brand-hero__shape--c {
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  background: var(--bph-mint-dark);
  opacity: 0.12;
  top: 45%; left: 8%;
}

.bph-brand-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.bph-brand-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-md);
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-sm);
}

.bph-brand-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.bph-brand-hero__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 62%, var(--bph-mint) 62%, var(--bph-mint) 92%, transparent 92%);
  padding: 0 0.15em;
}

.bph-brand-hero__lede {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--bph-text);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--bph-space-lg);
}

.bph-brand-hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--bph-space-sm);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-lg);
}
.bph-btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-charcoal);
}
.bph-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--bph-charcoal);
  color: var(--bph-white);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .bph-brand-hero { padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0; }
  .bph-brand-hero__ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .bph-brand-hero__shape--c { display: none; }
}

/* Anchor scroll offset so #categories / #latest don't hide under header */
#categories, #latest { scroll-margin-top: 80px; }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Magazine card — used on category / archive index pages
   Rounded + shadowed, category meta row in coral, bold title,
   mint horizontal rule, long excerpt, explicit Read More link.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.bph-card-mag {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
}
.bph-card-mag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.bph-card-mag__media {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
}
.bph-card-mag__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.bph-card-mag:hover .bph-card-mag__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* "Best-Of Guide" ribbon on comparison cards */
.bph-card-mag__ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--bph-space-sm);
  left: var(--bph-space-sm);
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  color: var(--bph-white);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.bph-card-mag__body {
  padding: var(--bph-space-md) var(--bph-space-md) var(--bph-space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.bph-card-mag__meta {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.bph-card-mag__meta span {
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.bph-card-mag__title {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.bph-card-mag__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--bph-mint), var(--bph-mint));
  background-size: 0% 2px;
  background-position: 0 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transition: background-size .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.bph-card-mag__title a:hover {
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  background-size: 100% 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Mint horizontal rule under title */
.bph-card-mag__rule {
  border: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--bph-mint);
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-sm);
}

.bph-card-mag__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-md);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.bph-card-mag__more {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bph-accent-link);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.bph-card-mag__more::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--bph-accent-link);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.bph-card-mag__more:hover { color: var(--bph-accent-link-dark); }
.bph-card-mag__more:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Grid density — 3 columns on desktop for magazine cards (override --4) */
.bph-post-grid--mag {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--bph-space-lg);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .bph-post-grid--mag { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .bph-post-grid--mag { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Single-post share bar (left, sticky) + right sidebar widgets
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* LEFT: vertical share bar — sticks in its column on long articles */
.bph-share { position: relative; }
.bph-share__inner {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.bph-share__label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.bph-share__btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  color: var(--bph-text);
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .15s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-sm);
}
.bph-share__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); text-decoration: none; color: var(--bph-white); }
.bph-share__btn--fb:hover  { background: #1877F2; border-color: #1877F2; }
.bph-share__btn--pin:hover { background: #E60023; border-color: #E60023; }
.bph-share__btn--tw:hover  { background: #000;    border-color: #000; }
.bph-share__btn--li:hover  { background: #0A66C2; border-color: #0A66C2; }

/* Responsive: on mobile, become horizontal row above content */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .bph-share__inner {
    position: static;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: var(--bph-space-sm) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  }
  .bph-share__label {
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    transform: none;
    margin: 0 0.75rem 0 0;
  }
}

/* RIGHT: sidebar column */
.bph-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

/* Generic widget shell */
.bph-widget {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--bph-space-md);
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-sm);
}
.bph-widget__title {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-md);
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bph-mint);
}

/* Latest-articles list */
.bph-widget__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-widget__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-sm);
  align-items: start;
}
.bph-widget__thumb {
  display: block;
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
}
.bph-widget__thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.bph-widget__meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; min-width: 0; }
.bph-widget__link {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.bph-widget__link:hover { color: var(--bph-accent-link-dark); text-decoration: none; }
.bph-widget__date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
}

/* Accent header strip at top of sidebar (visible above widgets) */
.bph-sidebar::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bph-mint), var(--bph-mint-dark));
}

/* Keep the entry-content max-width behavior — it was constrained before,
   but in the new 3-col grid the center column is already sized, so drop
   the artificial 720px cap on single posts */
.bph-article__layout .entry-content {
  max-width: none;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Load-more button (archive pages)
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.bph-load-more-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: var(--bph-space-lg);
}
.bph-load-more {
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.bph-load-more:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.bph-load-more.is-loading {
  opacity: 0.7;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Contact form (contact page)
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.bph-contact-form-section {
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--bph-mint-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
}
.bph-contact-form {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--bph-space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-md);
}
.bph-contact-form h2 {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.bph-contact-form__subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin: 0 0 var(--bph-space-lg);
}
.bph-contact-form__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-contact-form__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
.bph-contact-form__field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.bph-contact-form__field label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.bph-contact-form__field input,
.bph-contact-form__field select,
.bph-contact-form__field textarea {
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  background: var(--bph-white);
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.bph-contact-form__field input:focus,
.bph-contact-form__field select:focus,
.bph-contact-form__field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--bph-mint-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(176,221,222,0.25);
}
.bph-contact-form__field textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}
.bph-contact-form__submit {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: var(--bph-space-md);
  padding: 0.95rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.bph-contact-form__notice {
  margin: var(--bph-space-md) 0 0;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: none;
}
.bph-contact-form__notice--ok {
  background: rgba(176,221,222,0.3);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-mint-dark);
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  display: block;
}
.bph-contact-form__notice--err {
  background: rgba(232,147,119,0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-primary);
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .bph-contact-form__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bph-contact-form { padding: var(--bph-space-md); }
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Homepage FAQ — <details> accordion, mint accents
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.bph-faq-home__inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.bph-faq-home__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-lg);
}
.bph-faq-home__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bph-mint-dark);
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-faq-home .bph-section__title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm);
}
.bph-faq-home__lede {
  color: var(--bph-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.bph-faq-home__lede a {
  color: var(--bph-accent-link);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--bph-mint);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.bph-faq-home__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.bph-faq-item {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bph-faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--bph-mint-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.bph-faq-item__q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--bph-space-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.bph-faq-item__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.bph-faq-item__q:hover { background: var(--bph-mint-soft); }
.bph-faq-item[open] .bph-faq-item__q { color: var(--bph-accent-link-dark); }

/* Mint plus → minus icon via CSS */
.bph-faq-item__icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bph-mint-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-mint);
}
.bph-faq-item__icon::before,
.bph-faq-item__icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--bph-mint-dark);
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.bph-faq-item__icon::before { width: 10px; height: 2px; }
.bph-faq-item__icon::after  { width: 2px; height: 10px; }
.bph-faq-item[open] .bph-faq-item__icon {
  background: var(--bph-mint);
  border-color: var(--bph-mint-dark);
}
.bph-faq-item[open] .bph-faq-item__icon::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); opacity: 0; }

.bph-faq-item__a {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bph-mint);
  margin-top: -1px;
}
.bph-faq-item__a p {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--bph-text);
}

/* FAQ title underline centered (the .bph-section--alt ::after defaults
   to left-flow; explicitly center it when inside the FAQ head) */
.bph-faq-home .bph-section__title::after { margin: 0.5rem auto 0; }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Top disclosure bar (above the site header)
   Charcoal background with cream text, mint "Learn more" link.
   Collapsed by default; click to reveal full disclosure.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.bph-topbar {
  background: #5C3A2E;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.bph-topbar__inner {
  padding: 0.7rem var(--bph-space-md);
}
.bph-topbar__short {
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bph-topbar__short > span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* The "Learn more" toggle reads as a text link but is a button */
.bph-topbar__toggle {
  appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--bph-mint);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(176,221,222,0.5);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color .15s ease;
}
.bph-topbar__toggle:hover,
.bph-topbar__toggle:focus-visible {
  color: var(--bph-white);
  text-decoration-color: var(--bph-white);
  outline: none;
}
.bph-topbar__toggle svg {
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.bph-topbar__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Expanded panel */
.bph-topbar__details {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0.9rem auto 0;
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm) var(--bph-space-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius);
}
.bph-topbar__details p {
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.bph-topbar__details p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.bph-topbar__details strong {
  color: var(--bph-mint);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.bph-topbar__details a {
  color: var(--bph-white);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--bph-mint);
}
.bph-topbar__details a:hover {
  color: var(--bph-mint);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .bph-topbar { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .bph-topbar__short { justify-content: flex-start; text-align: left; }
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Related-articles carousel (single post bottom)
   Native scroll-snap + arrow buttons for desktop.
   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.bph-related {
  padding: var(--bph-space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--bph-mint-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
}
.bph-related__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--bph-space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bph-related__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--bph-font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bph-mint-dark);
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.bph-related__title {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Arrow buttons */
.bph-related__nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.bph-related__btn {
  appearance: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, transform .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--bph-shadow-sm);
}
.bph-related__btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  border-color: var(--bph-primary);
  color: var(--bph-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.bph-related__btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Track — horizontal scroll-snap */
.bph-related__track {
  display: grid;
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(280px, 1fr);
  gap: var(--bph-space-md);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding-bottom: var(--bph-space-sm);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
/* Subtle scrollbar */
.bph-related__track::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 6px; }
.bph-related__track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--bph-mint); border-radius: 3px; }
.bph-related__track::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }

/* Show ~4 cards at 1200px, ~3 at 900, ~2 at 600, ~1.2 on mobile */
@media (min-width: 900px)  { .bph-related__track { grid-auto-columns: calc((100% - (var(--bph-space-md) * 3)) / 4); } }
@media (max-width: 899px)  { .bph-related__track { grid-auto-columns: calc((100% - (var(--bph-space-md) * 2)) / 3); } }
@media (max-width: 720px)  { .bph-related__track { grid-auto-columns: calc((100% - var(--bph-space-md)) / 2); } }
@media (max-width: 520px)  { .bph-related__track { grid-auto-columns: 78%; } }

/* Card */
.bph-rel-card {
  background: var(--bph-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--bph-border);
  border-radius: var(--bph-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.bph-rel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.bph-rel-card__media {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 3/2;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bph-bg-soft);
}
.bph-rel-card__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.bph-rel-card:hover .bph-rel-card__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.bph-rel-card__ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bph-primary);
  color: var(--bph-white);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.bph-rel-card__body {
  padding: var(--bph-space-sm) var(--bph-space-md) var(--bph-space-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.bph-rel-card__cat {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bph-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.bph-rel-card__title {
  font-family: var(--bph-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bph-charcoal);
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.bph-rel-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--bph-mint), var(--bph-mint));
  background-size: 0% 2px;
  background-position: 0 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transition: background-size .25s ease;
}
.bph-rel-card__title a:hover { background-size: 100% 2px; text-decoration: none; }
.bph-rel-card__more {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bph-accent-link);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.bph-rel-card__more:hover { color: var(--bph-accent-link-dark); text-decoration: none; }

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .bph-related__head { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: var(--bph-space-sm); }
  .bph-related__nav { display: none; }  /* rely on swipe on mobile */
}

/* Laurel branding removed — kept helper function in functions.php unused */