/* ==========================================================================
   SnehVeda — Design System
   Pixel-accurate rebuild of the reference homepage + design-system inner pages.
   Author: SnehVeda / PulseVita
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. DESIGN TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
	/* Color */
	--color-primary-dark-green: #1E2E1C;
	--color-primary-green: #2E4A2C;
	--color-accent-green: #8FA663;
	--color-cream-bg: #F4F0E6;
	--color-cream-card: #FAF8F2;
	--color-white: #FFFFFF;
	--color-text-dark: #1C1C1C;
	--color-text-body: #4A4A45;
	--color-text-on-dark: #F5F5F0;
	--color-text-muted-on-dark: #D8D8CE;
	--color-border: #E4E0D4;
	--color-button-outline: #F4F0E6;

	/* Typography */
	--font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	--font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

	--text-hero-h1: clamp(1.9rem, 4.2vw + 0.6rem, 3.5rem);
	--text-h2-section: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw + 0.5rem, 2.125rem);
	--text-promo-h2: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw + 0.5rem, 2.375rem);
	--text-body-lg: 1.0625rem;
	--text-body: 0.9375rem;
	--text-nav: 0.9375rem;
	--text-card-title: 1.0625rem;
	--text-label-small: 0.75rem;
	--text-button: 0.875rem;

	/* Spacing (8px grid) */
	--space-1: 4px;
	--space-2: 8px;
	--space-3: 16px;
	--space-4: 24px;
	--space-5: 32px;
	--space-6: 48px;
	--space-7: 64px;
	--space-8: 96px;
	--space-9: 120px;

	/* Layout */
	--container-max: 1240px;
	--container-pad: 40px;
	--header-h: 80px;
	--header-h-scrolled: 64px;

	/* Radius & shadow */
	--radius-card: 12px;
	--radius-button: 8px;
	--shadow-card: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
	--shadow-card-hover: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

	--transition: 0.2s ease;
}

/* ---------- 2. RESET / BASE ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
	*, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

body {
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--color-text-dark);
	background: var(--color-cream-bg);
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
	overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0; color: var(--color-text-dark); }
p { margin: 0; }
a { color: var(--color-primary-green); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { text-decoration: none; }
img { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

.container {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: var(--container-max);
	margin-inline: auto;
	padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
}

/* Accessibility helpers */
.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute !important;
	width: 1px; height: 1px;
	padding: 0; margin: -1px;
	overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
	white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
	position: fixed; top: -60px; left: 16px; z-index: 999;
	background: var(--color-white); color: var(--color-primary-dark-green);
	padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600;
	transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 16px; }

:focus-visible {
	outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-green);
	outline-offset: 2px;
	border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ---------- 3. BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: var(--text-button); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1;
	padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-button);
	border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;
	transition: transform var(--transition), background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
	min-height: 44px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--cream { background: var(--color-cream-bg); color: var(--color-primary-dark-green); }
.btn--cream:hover { background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }

.btn--green { background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.btn--green:hover { background: var(--color-primary-green); }

.btn--outline-dark {
	background: transparent; color: var(--color-primary-green);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding: 10px 18px; min-height: 40px;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.btn--outline-dark:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); border-color: var(--color-primary-dark-green); }
.btn--outline-dark .icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

.btn--link-dark { background: transparent; color: var(--color-primary-dark-green); padding: 12px 6px; }
.btn--link-dark svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.btn--link-dark:hover { transform: none; color: var(--color-primary-green); }
.btn--link-dark:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; }

/* ---------- 4. HEADER ---------- */
.site-header {
	position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
	background: var(--color-primary-dark-green);
	transition: box-shadow var(--transition), background-color var(--transition);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }

.site-header__inner {
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
	height: var(--header-h);
	transition: height var(--transition);
	gap: var(--space-4);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled .site-header__inner { height: var(--header-h-scrolled); }

.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.brand__mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; display: inline-flex; }
.brand__mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.brand__name {
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.375rem; font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--color-text-on-dark); letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.custom-logo { max-height: 44px; width: auto; }

/* Primary nav */
.site-nav { margin-left: auto; }
.site-nav__menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-5); }
.site-nav__menu li { position: relative; }
/* Decorative dot separators between items */
.site-nav__menu > li + li::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute; left: calc(var(--space-5) / -2); top: 50%;
	width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-text-on-dark); opacity: 0.4; transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.site-nav__menu a {
	font-size: var(--text-nav); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
	opacity: 0.85; transition: opacity var(--transition); padding: 6px 0; display: inline-block;
}
.site-nav__menu a:hover,
.site-nav__menu .current-menu-item > a,
.site-nav__menu .current_page_item > a { opacity: 1; }
.site-nav__menu .current-menu-item > a,
.site-nav__menu .current_page_item > a { position: relative; }
.site-nav__menu .current-menu-item > a::after,
.site-nav__menu .current_page_item > a::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
	height: 2px; background: var(--color-accent-green); border-radius: 2px;
}

.site-header__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.site-header__cta { padding: 10px 20px; min-height: 40px; }

.nav-toggle {
	display: none; background: transparent; border: 0; color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
	padding: 6px; border-radius: 6px;
}
.nav-toggle .icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }

/* ---------- 5. MOBILE DRAWER ---------- */
.mobile-drawer { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.mobile-drawer.is-open { visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; }
.mobile-drawer__backdrop {
	position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
	opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
	z-index: 1;
}
.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer__backdrop { opacity: 1; }
.mobile-drawer__panel {
	position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0; right: auto;
	width: min(82vw, 340px);
	background: var(--color-primary-dark-green);
	padding: var(--space-4);
	display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4);
	transform: translateX(-100%); transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
	box-shadow: 8px 0 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
	z-index: 10;
}
.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer__panel { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-drawer__head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-block: var(--space-2) var(--space-3); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.brand__name--drawer { color: var(--color-text-on-dark); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; }
.nav-close { background: transparent; border: 0; color: var(--color-text-on-dark); padding: 6px; }
.nav-close .icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.mobile-drawer__menu { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.mobile-drawer__menu a { display: block; color: var(--color-text-on-dark); font-size: 1.125rem; padding: 14px 8px; border-radius: 8px; transition: background-color var(--transition); }
.mobile-drawer__menu a:hover, .mobile-drawer__menu .current-menu-item > a { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.mobile-drawer__cta { margin-top: auto; width: 100%; }

/* ---------- 6. HERO (premium light split) ---------- */
.hero {
	position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
	background: #EAE6D8;
	min-height: 520px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
}
.home-hero__master-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 1;
	filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02);
}

.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 5; width: 100%; }
.hero__content { max-width: 520px; padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); }
.hero__eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
	font-size: var(--text-label-small); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	color: var(--color-primary-green);
	background: rgba(143, 166, 99, 0.18); padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 100px;
}
.hero__eyebrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--color-accent-green); }
.hero__title {
	margin-top: var(--space-4);
	font-size: var(--text-hero-h1); line-height: 1.07; font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--color-primary-dark-green); letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.hero__title-accent { color: var(--color-primary-green); font-style: italic; }
.hero__subtitle {
	margin-top: var(--space-4); max-width: 430px;
	font-size: var(--text-body-lg); line-height: 1.65; color: var(--color-text-body);
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-5); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__trust {
	display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-5); margin-top: var(--space-6);
	padding-top: var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); max-width: 440px;
}
.hero__trust li {
	position: relative; padding-left: 24px;
	font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text-body);
}
.hero__trust li::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
	width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-primary-dark-green)
		url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%238FA663' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M5 12l5 5L20 6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / 10px no-repeat;
}

/* Hero load motion — staggered reveal */
@keyframes heroUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes heroFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.04); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.hero__eyebrow { animation: heroUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) both; }
.hero__title { animation: heroUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) 0.08s both; }
.hero__subtitle { animation: heroUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) 0.16s both; }
.hero__actions { animation: heroUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) 0.24s both; }
.hero__trust { animation: heroUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) 0.32s both; }
.hero__media { animation: heroFade 1.2s ease both; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.hero__eyebrow, .hero__title, .hero__subtitle, .hero__actions, .hero__trust, .hero__media { animation: none; }
}

/* Front-page: transparent header over the light hero, solid dark-green on scroll */
.is-front-page .site-header { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; background: transparent; }
.is-front-page .hero { padding-top: var(--header-h); }
.is-front-page .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .brand__name,
.is-front-page .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .site-nav__menu a,
.is-front-page .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-toggle { color: var(--color-primary-dark-green); }
.is-front-page .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .site-nav__menu a { opacity: 0.75; }
.is-front-page .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .site-nav__menu a:hover,
.is-front-page .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .site-nav__menu .current-menu-item > a,
.is-front-page .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .site-nav__menu .current_page_item > a { opacity: 1; }
.is-front-page .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .site-nav__menu > li + li::before { background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); }
.is-front-page .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .site-header__cta { background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.is-front-page .site-header:not(.is-scrolled) .site-header__cta:hover { background: var(--color-primary-green); }
.is-front-page .site-header.is-scrolled { background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); }

/* ---------- 7. FEATURE STRIP ---------- */
.feature-strip { background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.feature-strip__inner {
	display: flex; align-items: stretch; justify-content: space-between;
	padding-block: var(--space-4); gap: var(--space-4);
}
.feature { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex: 1; justify-content: center; position: relative; }
.feature + .feature::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
	width: 1px; height: 34px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.feature__icon {
	width: 40px; height: 40px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	color: var(--color-accent-green);
}
.feature__icon .icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.feature__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.feature__label { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.feature__sub { font-size: 0.6875rem; color: var(--color-text-muted-on-dark); }

/* ---------- 8. SECTIONS (generic) ---------- */
.section { padding-block: var(--space-8); }
.section--cream { background: var(--color-cream-bg); }

/* Mobile-first: stacked + centered. */
.section-header {
	display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
	gap: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); text-align: center;
}
.section-header__text { max-width: 640px; }
.section-header__title { font-size: var(--text-h2-section); color: var(--color-text-dark); }
.section-header__subtitle { margin-top: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-body); color: var(--color-text-body); }
.section-header__action { align-self: center; flex: none; }

/* Desktop layouts matching the reference exactly. */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
	/* Explore Categories & Latest Articles: centered title/subtitle, button floated top-right. */
	.explore-categories .section-header,
	.latest-articles .section-header { position: relative; }
	.explore-categories .section-header__action,
	.latest-articles .section-header__action {
		position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
	}
	/* Archives & related sections: left title/subtitle, button top-right. */
	.article-list .section-header,
	.related .section-header {
		flex-direction: row; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; text-align: left;
	}
	.article-list .section-header__text,
	.related .section-header__text { max-width: none; }
}

/* ---------- 9. CARDS ---------- */
.card-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
.card-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.card-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

.card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; color: inherit; height: 100%; }
.card__media { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-card); background: var(--color-border); }
.card__media img { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.card__media--landscape { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
.card__media--portrait { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.card:hover .card__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: var(--space-3) 2px 0; }
.card__eyebrow {
	display: inline-block; font-size: 0.6875rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--color-primary-green); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.card__title {
	font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: var(--text-card-title); font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.3; color: var(--color-text-dark);
	display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.card__desc {
	margin-top: 4px; font-size: var(--text-body); color: var(--color-text-body);
	display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.card__link {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 12px;
	font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary-green);
}
.card__link .icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.card:hover .card__link .icon { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Article card — keeps the classic lift */
.card--article { transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.card--article:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* ── Category card redesign (Image #9) ──────────────────────────────── */
.card--category {
	background: var(--color-white);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 12px 12px 20px;
	transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.card--category:hover {
	background: rgba(143, 166, 99, 0.10);
	border-color: rgba(143, 166, 99, 0.40);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(143, 166, 99, 0.14);
}
.card--category .card__media {
	border-radius: 10px;
}
.card--category .card__body {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	flex: 1;
	padding: 0 4px;
}
.card--category .card__title {
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 1.0625rem;
	font-weight: 700;
}
.card--category .card__desc {
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Icon badge between image and title */
.card__icon {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 40px;
	height: 40px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-cream-bg);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	margin: 14px 0 10px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.card__icon .icon {
	width: 20px;
	height: 20px;
	color: var(--color-primary-green);
	stroke: var(--color-primary-green);
}
.card--category:hover .card__icon {
	background: var(--color-white);
	border-color: var(--color-accent-green);
}

/* Botanical ornament under section title in Explore Categories & Latest Articles */
.explore-categories .section-header__title::after,
.latest-articles .section-header__title::after {
	content: '';
	display: block;
	width: 28px;
	height: 28px;
	margin: 10px auto 0;
	background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%238FA663' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M12 20c-4-1-8-5-8-11 5 0 9 1 12 4M12 20c0-5 2-9 6-12M12 20c0-2 .3-4 1-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	background-size: contain;
	background-position: center;
}

/* ---------- 10a. LATEST ARTICLES ROW ---------- */

/* Ornamental section header */
.articles-header {
	position: relative;
	text-align: center;
	margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.articles-header__title-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 16px;
	margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.articles-header__orn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	color: var(--color-accent-green);
	flex-shrink: 0;
	opacity: 0.75;
}
.articles-header__orn svg { width: 52px; height: 14px; }
.articles-header__orn--flip { transform: scaleX(-1); }
.articles-header__title {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--color-primary-dark-green);
	line-height: 1.15;
	margin: 0;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.articles-header__sub {
	color: var(--color-text-body);
	font-size: var(--text-body);
	margin: 0;
}
.articles-header__cta {
	position: absolute;
	right: 0;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Unified container */
.article-row {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	background: var(--color-white);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 16px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* Individual column item — link wraps the entire card */
.article-item {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
	gap: var(--space-3);
	text-decoration: none;
	color: inherit;
	border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.article-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.article-item:hover { background: rgba(46, 74, 44, 0.06); }
.article-item:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-green); outline-offset: -2px; }

/* Circular image */
.article-item__media {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
}
.article-item__img-wrap {
	width: 88px;
	height: 88px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	overflow: hidden;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}
.article-item__img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
	transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.article-item:hover .article-item__img { transform: scale(1.07); }

/* Icon badge sits below circle, overlapping via negative margin */
.article-item__badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-cream-bg);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	margin-top: -14px;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.article-item__badge .icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--color-primary-green); stroke: var(--color-primary-green); }
.article-item:hover .article-item__badge { background: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-accent-green); }

/* Text body */
.article-item__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; flex: 1; }
.article-item__eyebrow {
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.07em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--color-accent-green);
}
.article-item__title {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 0.9375rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--color-primary-dark-green);
	margin: 0;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.article-item__desc {
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	color: var(--color-text-body);
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin: 0;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* Bottom meta row */
.article-item__meta {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: var(--space-3);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	gap: 8px;
}
.article-item__readtime {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	color: var(--color-text-body);
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.article-item__readtime svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.article-item__more {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--color-primary-green);
	white-space: nowrap;
	transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.article-item__more svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.article-item:hover .article-item__more { gap: 6px; }
.article-item:hover .article-item__more svg { transform: translateX(2px); }

/* ---------- 10. PROMO BAND (Seamless Organic Editorial Blend — Screenshot 2 Match) ---------- */
.promo-band {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 100%;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 46%) minmax(0, 54%);
	align-items: stretch;
	background: #F4F0E6;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hidden SVG clip-path definition */
.promo-band__clipdef {
	position: absolute;
	width: 0; height: 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	pointer-events: none;
}

/* Text column on warm cream background with paper grain & leaf watermark */
.promo-band__text {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
	position: relative;
	z-index: 3;
	background: transparent;
}

/* Paper grain texture layer */
.promo-band__paper-grain {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	opacity: 0.035;
	pointer-events: none;
	background-image: radial-gradient(#1E2E1C 0.75px, transparent 0.75px);
	background-size: 12px 12px;
}

/* 8%-10% hand-drawn botanical watermark */
.promo-band__watermark-leaf {
	position: absolute;
	left: -20px;
	bottom: -20px;
	width: 260px;
	height: 360px;
	opacity: 0.09;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 0;
}

.promo-band__text-inner {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	max-width: 540px;
	width: 100%;
}

/* Eyebrow + accent line */
.promo-band__eyebrow-wrapper {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.promo-band__eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 7px;
	font-size: 0.6875rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	color: var(--color-primary-green);
}
.promo-band__eyebrow svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--color-accent-green); }
.promo-band__eyebrow-line {
	height: 1px;
	width: 60px;
	background: var(--color-accent-green);
	opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Title & body */
.promo-band__title {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.2vw + 0.4rem, 3.25rem);
	line-height: 1.12;
	color: var(--color-primary-dark-green);
	margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.promo-band__body {
	font-size: var(--text-body-lg);
	line-height: 1.68;
	color: var(--color-text-body);
	max-width: 480px;
	margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* 14px Radius Luxury Buttons */
.promo-band__actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: var(--space-4);
	margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.btn--luxury-green {
	background: var(--color-primary-dark-green);
	color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-dark-green);
	padding: 13px 26px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	min-height: 48px;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.16);
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .3, 1);
}
.btn--luxury-green:hover {
	background: var(--color-primary-green);
	border-color: var(--color-primary-green);
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.25);
}

.btn--luxury-outline {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
	color: var(--color-primary-dark-green);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	padding: 13px 22px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	min-height: 48px;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .3, 1);
}
.btn--luxury-outline:hover {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-color: var(--color-accent-green);
	color: var(--color-primary-green);
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.btn__play-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 24px;
	height: 24px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-cream-bg);
	color: var(--color-primary-dark-green);
}
.btn__play-icon svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; margin-left: 2px; }

/* Trust badges bar with vertical dividers */
.promo-band__trust {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0;
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0; padding: var(--space-4) 0 0;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.10);
}
.promo-band__trust-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	padding-inline: var(--space-4);
	position: relative;
}
.promo-band__trust-item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.promo-band__trust-item:last-child { padding-right: 0; }
.promo-band__trust-item + .promo-band__trust-item::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: 15%;
	bottom: 15%;
	width: 1px;
	background: rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.14);
}

.promo-band__trust-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(143, 166, 99, 0.16);
	color: var(--color-primary-green);
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.promo-band__trust-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.promo-band__trust-label {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1px;
	font-size: 0.8125rem;
	line-height: 1.25;
	color: var(--color-text-dark);
}
.promo-band__trust-line1 { font-weight: 400; color: var(--color-text-body); }
.promo-band__trust-line2 { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-primary-dark-green); }

/* Image column — Organic Watercolor Gradient Blend (Screenshot 2 Match) */
.promo-band__media {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 100%;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* Organic watercolor gradient transition overlay over left edge of image */
.promo-band__media::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 2;
	pointer-events: none;
	background: linear-gradient(to right, #F4F0E6 0%, rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.85) 8%, rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.30) 20%, rgba(244, 240, 230, 0) 32%);
}

.promo-band__media img {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: 62% 35%;
	display: block;
	filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.04) sepia(0.03);
	transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
}

/* Desktop hover image subtle 1.03 zoom */
@media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 1025px) {
	.promo-band:hover .promo-band__media img {
		transform: scale(1.03);
	}
}

/* Blurred foreground leaves overlay for cinematic depth */
.promo-band__fg-leaves {
	position: absolute;
	top: -20px;
	right: -20px;
	width: 220px;
	height: 220px;
	z-index: 3;
	pointer-events: none;
	filter: blur(4px);
	opacity: 0.35;
}
.promo-band__fg-leaves svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* Tablet & Mobile Stacked Editorial Reflow */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.promo-band {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		min-height: auto;
		height: auto;
	}
	.promo-band__media {
		height: auto;
		min-height: 200px;
		max-height: 340px;
		aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
		order: -1;
		clip-path: none;
	}
	.promo-band__text {
		justify-content: center;
		padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 3rem;
	}
	.promo-band__text-inner {
		margin-left: 0;
	}
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.promo-band__media {
		height: auto;
		min-height: 180px;
		max-height: 260px;
		aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	}
	.promo-band__text {
		padding: 2rem 1.25rem 2.5rem;
	}
	.promo-band__trust {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		gap: 12px;
	}
	.promo-band__trust-item {
		padding-inline: 0;
	}
	.promo-band__trust-item + .promo-band__trust-item::before {
		display: none;
	}
}

/* Reusable decorative wave divider between sections */
.section-divider {
	display: block;
	line-height: 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	pointer-events: none;
	user-select: none;
}
.section-divider svg {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: 28px;
}
.section-divider--flip { transform: scaleY(-1); }

/* ---------- 11. INNER PAGES ---------- */
.page-hero {
	background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
	padding-block: var(--space-8);
}
.page-hero .container { text-align: center; }
.page-hero__eyebrow { font-size: var(--text-label-small); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--color-accent-green); font-weight: 600; }
.page-hero__title { margin-top: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-hero-h1); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.page-hero__subtitle { margin: var(--space-3) auto 0; max-width: 560px; color: var(--color-text-muted-on-dark); font-size: var(--text-body-lg); }

.breadcrumb { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--color-text-body); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-primary-green); }
.breadcrumb span { margin-inline: 6px; opacity: 0.5; }

/* Article/list layout */
.article-list .card-grid { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.category-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.category-tabs a {
	padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text-body); background: var(--color-cream-card);
	transition: all var(--transition);
}
.category-tabs a:hover, .category-tabs a.is-active { background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); border-color: var(--color-primary-dark-green); }

/* Pagination */
.pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: var(--space-7); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pagination .page-numbers {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 42px; height: 42px; padding: 0 12px;
	border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: var(--color-cream-card);
	color: var(--color-text-dark); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.pagination .page-numbers.current, .pagination .page-numbers:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); border-color: var(--color-primary-dark-green); }

/* Single post */
.single-article { padding-block: var(--space-7) var(--space-8); }
.single-article__header { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.single-article__meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--color-text-body); margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.single-article__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw + 0.5rem, 3rem); margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.single-article__featured { max-width: 1000px; margin: var(--space-6) auto 0; border-radius: var(--radius-card); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.single-article__featured img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.single-article__content { max-width: 720px; margin: var(--space-6) auto 0; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--color-text-body); }
.single-article__content > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.single-article__content h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--color-text-dark); margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.single-article__content h3 { font-size: 1.375rem; color: var(--color-text-dark); }
.single-article__content a { text-decoration: underline; }
.single-article__content blockquote {
	border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent-green); padding: 8px 0 8px 24px; margin: var(--space-5) 0;
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--color-text-dark);
}
.single-article__content img { border-radius: var(--radius-card); }
.related { background: var(--color-cream-bg); padding-block: var(--space-8); margin-top: var(--space-8); }

/* Prose (generic page content) */
.prose { max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--color-text-body); }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; color: var(--color-text-dark); margin-top: var(--space-6); }

/* Knowledge Center Section Banners with Featured Imagery */
.pillar {
	position: relative;
	padding-block: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
	background: var(--color-cream-bg);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.pillar:nth-child(even) {
	background: #FAF8F2;
}

/* Full-Width Section Header Banners (Homepage & Knowledge Center) */
.pillar-banner,
.section-banner {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	min-height: auto;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	padding: clamp(32px, 5.5vw, 56px) clamp(20px, 4.5vw, 40px);
	margin-top: 0;
	margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
	border: 1px solid rgba(46, 74, 44, 0.14);
	border-radius: clamp(14px, 2vw, 20px);
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.06);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-sizing: border-box;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-banner:hover,
.section-banner:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.10);
}

/* Background Image Mapping */
.section-banner--explore-categories {
	background-image: url('../images/explore-category-banner.png');
}

.section-banner--latest-articles {
	background-image: url('../images/latest-articles-banner.png');
}

.pillar-banner--basics {
	background-image: url('../images/pillar-basics-bg.png');
}

.pillar-banner--herbs {
	background-image: url('../images/pillar-herbs-bg.png');
}

.pillar-banner--wellness {
	background-image: url('../images/pillar-wellness-bg.png');
}

.pillar-banner--lifestyle {
	background-image: url('../images/pillar-lifestyle-bg.png');
}

/* Subtle Legibility Radial Backdrop (preserves full artwork details) */
.pillar-banner::before,
.section-banner::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52) 0%, rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.20) 70%, transparent 100%);
	z-index: 1;
	pointer-events: none;
}

/* Centered Seamless Overlay Stack (No white card, no border, no container) */
.pillar-banner__content,
.section-banner__content {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	text-align: center;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 660px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 !important;
	background: transparent !important;
	border: none !important;
	border-radius: 0 !important;
	box-shadow: none !important;
	backdrop-filter: none !important;
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}

.pillar__tag,
.section-banner__tag {
	display: inline-block;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 1.2vw, 0.70rem);
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.18em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #1E2E1C;
	background: rgba(46, 74, 44, 0.12);
	border: 1px solid rgba(46, 74, 44, 0.22);
	padding: 4px 13px;
	border-radius: 100px;
	margin-bottom: clamp(6px, 1.5vw, 10px);
	box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.pillar-banner__title,
.section-banner__title {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4.2vw, 2.75rem);
	font-weight: 500;
	color: #152413;
	margin: 0 0 clamp(6px, 1.5vw, 10px);
	line-height: 1.14;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.pillar-banner__desc,
.section-banner__desc {
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	color: #354231;
	font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.3vw, 1.05rem);
	line-height: 1.52;
	margin: 0;
	max-width: 560px;
	text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.section-footer-cta {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	margin-top: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 40px);
}

/* Mission — premium floating panel */
.mission {
	position: relative;
	padding-block: var(--space-8);
	background:
		radial-gradient(60% 90% at 50% 0%, rgba(143, 166, 99, 0.14), transparent 70%),
		var(--color-cream-bg);
}
.mission__panel {
	position: relative;
	max-width: 880px;
	margin-inline: auto;
	padding: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
	text-align: center;
	background: linear-gradient(165deg, #FFFDF8 0%, #FAF6EA 100%);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: 24px;
	box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.12);
	overflow: hidden;
}
/* accent top bar */
.mission__panel::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-green), var(--color-primary-green));
}
/* botanical watermark */
.mission__panel::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; right: -60px; bottom: -60px; width: 260px; height: 260px;
	background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%231E2E1C' stroke-width='1' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M12 22c-6-1-10-6-10-14 7 0 12 2 16 6M12 22c0-7 3-12 8-16M12 22c0-3 .4-6 1.5-8'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center / contain;
	opacity: 0.05; pointer-events: none;
}
.mission__quote {
	position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 32px;
	font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 6rem; line-height: 1;
	color: var(--color-accent-green); opacity: 0.22; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.mission__eyebrow {
	position: relative; z-index: 1;
	display: inline-block; font-size: var(--text-label-small); font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--color-primary-green);
}
.mission__title {
	position: relative; z-index: 1;
	margin-top: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--text-promo-h2); line-height: 1.2; color: var(--color-text-dark);
}
.mission__divider {
	display: inline-flex; margin-block: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); color: var(--color-accent-green);
}
.mission__divider svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.mission__body {
	position: relative; z-index: 1;
	max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto;
	font-size: 1.1875rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--color-text-body);
}
.mission__body > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-4); }

/* About values — premium hover cards */
.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.value-card {
	position: relative;
	background: var(--color-cream-card);
	border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-card);
	padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
	text-align: center;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), box-shadow 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease, background-color 0.32s ease;
}
/* animated accent top bar */
.value-card::before {
	content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-green), var(--color-primary-green));
	transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
/* soft radial glow that fades in */
.value-card::after {
	content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
	background: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% -10%, rgba(143,166,99,0.16), transparent 60%);
	opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.value-card:hover,
.value-card:focus-within {
	transform: translateY(-8px);
	box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.16);
	border-color: transparent;
	background: #fff;
}
.value-card:hover::before,
.value-card:focus-within::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.value-card:hover::after,
.value-card:focus-within::after { opacity: 1; }

.value-card__icon {
	position: relative; z-index: 1;
	width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); color: var(--color-accent-green);
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
	transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), background-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.value-card__icon .icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.value-card:hover .value-card__icon,
.value-card:focus-within .value-card__icon {
	background: var(--color-accent-green); color: var(--color-primary-dark-green);
	transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(143, 166, 99, 0.45);
}
.value-card h3 { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.0625rem; font-weight: 600; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.value-card:hover h3, .value-card:focus-within h3 { color: var(--color-primary-green); }
.value-card p { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: 8px; font-size: var(--text-body); color: var(--color-text-body); }

/* ---------- 12. FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--color-primary-dark-green); color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.site-footer__grid {
	display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr; gap: var(--space-6);
	padding-block: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
}
.brand--footer { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.site-footer__blurb { color: var(--color-text-muted-on-dark); font-size: var(--text-body); max-width: 320px; }
.footer-widget__title { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-on-dark); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.footer-links li + li { margin-top: 10px; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--color-text-muted-on-dark); font-size: var(--text-body); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }
.social { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--color-text-on-dark); transition: background-color var(--transition); }
.social a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.newsletter { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.newsletter input {
	flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-button);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--color-text-on-dark);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.newsletter input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.newsletter input:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-green); }
.site-footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.site-footer__bottom-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-block: var(--space-4); gap: var(--space-3); }
.site-footer__bottom p { color: var(--color-text-muted-on-dark); font-size: 0.8125rem; }
.legal-links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); }
.legal-links a { color: var(--color-text-muted-on-dark); font-size: 0.8125rem; }
.legal-links a:hover { color: var(--color-text-on-dark); }

/* ---------- 13. MOTION (scroll reveal) ---------- */
/* Only hide when JS is available, so content is never permanently invisible. */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ultra Wide & Large Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
	:root { --container-max: 1340px; --container-pad: 44px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
	:root { --container-max: 1400px; --container-pad: 48px; }
}

/* Laptop */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
	:root { --container-pad: 32px; }
}

/* Tablet landscape */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	:root { --header-h: 72px; }
	.card-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
	.card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.promo-band { grid-template-columns: 50% 50%; }
	.promo-band__text { padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-3) var(--space-6) var(--space-5); }
	.promo-band__trust { gap: 12px; }
	.values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
	.feature-strip__inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
	.feature { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - var(--space-4)); }
	.feature:nth-child(2)::before { display: none; }
	.section-header { align-items: center; }
	/* Article row: 2×2 grid at tablet */
	.article-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.article-item:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
	.article-item:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
	.articles-header__cta { position: static; transform: none; margin-top: var(--space-3); }
}

/* Tablet portrait — hamburger appears */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	:root { --header-h: 64px; --container-pad: 24px; }
	.site-nav { display: none; }
	.site-header__cta { display: none; }
	.nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
	.section { padding-block: var(--space-7); }

	/* Hero responsive styling */
	.hero { min-height: 480px; padding-top: var(--header-h); }
	.hero__content { max-width: 480px; padding-block: 40px 60px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	html, body, .site-main, .promo-band, .mission, .knowledge-hero, .articles-hero, .home-hero {
		overflow-x: hidden !important;
		max-width: 100vw !important;
	}
	/* Mobile Hero Master Layout: Perfectly tight, natural fit without top/bottom empty space */
	.home-hero {
		min-height: auto;
		padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px) + 20px);
		padding-bottom: 28px;
		position: relative;
		display: flex;
		align-items: center;
		background-color: #EBE4D5;
	}

	/* Minimalist Directional Lighting Mask (100% Texture & Detail Preserved) */
	.home-hero::before {
		content: '';
		position: absolute;
		inset: 0;
		background: 
			radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 28%, rgba(248, 244, 236, 0.22) 0%, rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.62) 88%),
			linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.15) 0%, rgba(235, 227, 211, 0.85) 100%);
		z-index: 2;
		pointer-events: none;
	}

	/* Precision Focal Background Photography from mobile.png (WebP) */
	.home-hero__master-bg {
		background-image: url('../images/home-hero-mobile-banner.webp?v=4.0.0') !important;
		background-position: center 18% !important;
		background-size: cover !important;
		filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.03);
		will-change: transform;
	}

	.home-hero .hero__inner {
		position: relative;
		z-index: 5;
		width: 100%;
	}

	/* ZERO Card Box: Integrated Natural Paper Surface */
	.home-hero .hero__content {
		background: transparent !important;
		border-radius: 0 !important;
		backdrop-filter: none !important;
		-webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
		box-shadow: none !important;
		padding: 0 16px !important;
		margin-inline: auto;
		max-width: 100%;
		text-align: center;
	}

	/* Eyebrow Badge (8px grid spacing) */
	.home-hero .hero__eyebrow {
		font-size: 0.68rem;
		font-weight: 600;
		letter-spacing: 0.18em;
		padding: 5px 13px;
		color: #243E21;
		background: rgba(90, 123, 80, 0.15);
		border: 1px solid rgba(90, 123, 80, 0.24);
		border-radius: 100px;
		margin-bottom: 6px;
		display: inline-flex;
	}

	/* Editorial Headline (High-Contrast & No Awkward Breaks) */
	.home-hero .hero__title {
		font-size: clamp(2rem, 7.5vw, 2.5rem);
		line-height: 1.09;
		letter-spacing: -0.02em;
		margin-top: 8px;
		color: #152413;
		font-weight: 500;
		text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
	}
	.home-hero .hero__title-accent {
		color: #264223;
		font-style: italic;
	}
	.home-hero .hero__title br {
		display: none;
	}

	/* Subtitle Typography */
	.home-hero .hero__subtitle {
		font-size: 0.92rem;
		line-height: 1.52;
		max-width: 330px;
		margin: 8px auto 0;
		color: #3B4736;
		text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
	}

	/* Ergonomic Mobile CTA Buttons */
	.home-hero .hero__actions {
		flex-direction: column;
		gap: 10px;
		width: 100%;
		margin-top: 18px;
	}
	.home-hero .hero__actions .btn--green {
		width: 100%;
		min-height: 46px;
		padding-block: 12px;
		font-size: 0.92rem;
		font-weight: 600;
		justify-content: center;
		background-color: #1B2C1A;
		color: #FFFFFF;
		box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(27, 44, 26, 0.22);
		border-radius: 100px;
	}
	.home-hero .hero__actions .btn--green:active {
		transform: scale(0.985);
		background-color: #122011;
	}
	.home-hero .hero__actions .btn--link-dark {
		width: 100%;
		min-height: 44px;
		justify-content: center;
		padding: 10px 20px;
		font-size: 0.88rem;
		font-weight: 500;
		color: #1B2C1A;
		background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
		border: 1px solid rgba(27, 44, 26, 0.20);
		border-radius: 100px;
		backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
		box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
		transition: all 0.25s ease;
	}
	.home-hero .hero__actions .btn--link-dark:active {
		background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
		transform: scale(0.985);
	}

	/* Trust Signals Bar */
	.home-hero .hero__trust {
		display: flex;
		flex-direction: row;
		flex-wrap: wrap;
		justify-content: center;
		gap: 8px 16px;
		margin-top: 20px;
		padding-top: 14px;
		border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 44, 26, 0.12);
		max-width: 100%;
	}
	.home-hero .hero__trust li {
		font-size: 0.80rem;
		font-weight: 500;
		color: #354231;
		padding-left: 22px;
	}
	.promo-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; overflow: hidden; }
	.promo-band__media { order: -1; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; min-height: 200px; clip-path: none; border-radius: 0; overflow: hidden; }
	.promo-band__text { padding: 28px 16px; text-align: center; overflow: hidden; }
	.promo-band__text-inner { max-width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
	.promo-band__watermark-leaf,
	.promo-band__fg-leaves,
	.promo-band__botanical,
	.mission__panel::after,
	.mission__quote { display: none !important; }
	.promo-band__actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
	.promo-band__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
	.promo-band__trust { gap: 14px; }
	.mission { padding-block: var(--space-6); overflow: hidden; }
	.mission__panel { margin-inline: 12px; padding: 28px 16px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; }
	.mission__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5.5vw, 2.1rem); }
	.mission__body { font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.6; }
	.section-header { text-align: center; }
	.values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
	.site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-5); }
	.site-footer__brandcol { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
	.site-footer__bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
	/* Article row: 1-col horizontal items on mobile */
	.article-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.article-item { flex-direction: row; align-items: flex-start; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
	.article-item:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
	.article-item:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
	.article-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
	.article-item__media { flex-shrink: 0; }
	.article-item__img-wrap { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
	.articles-header__title { white-space: normal; }
	.articles-header__orn { display: none; }
}

/* Large mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
	:root { --container-pad: 20px; }
	.card-grid--4, .card-grid--2, .card-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
	.feature { flex: 0 0 100%; justify-content: flex-start; padding-left: 8px; }
	.feature::before { display: none !important; }
	.feature-strip__inner { gap: var(--space-3); }
	.hero__actions { width: 100%; flex-direction: column; }
	.hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
	.hero__media img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
	.site-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.newsletter { flex-direction: column; }
	.newsletter .btn { width: 100%; }
	.section-header__action { align-self: stretch; }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
	:root { --container-pad: 16px; }
}

/* Larger phones: 2-up article grid feels better */
@media (min-width: 431px) and (max-width: 600px) {
	.latest-articles .card-grid--4,
	.article-list .card-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. SUBSCRIBE CELEBRATION OVERLAY
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Overlay & Backdrop --- */
.subscribe-celebration {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 10000;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	pointer-events: none;
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
}
.subscribe-celebration.is-active {
	pointer-events: auto;
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
}

.celebration__backdrop {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.55);
	backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
	cursor: pointer;
}

/* --- Stage (balloons + board wrapper) --- */
.celebration__stage {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	z-index: 2;
	transform: translateY(120vh);
	transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}
.subscribe-celebration.is-active .celebration__stage {
	transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Exit animation --- */
.subscribe-celebration.is-exiting .celebration__stage {
	transform: translateY(120vh);
	transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.55,.06,.68,.19);
}
.subscribe-celebration.is-exiting {
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.3s, visibility 0.6s ease 0.3s;
}

/* --- Balloons container --- */
.celebration__balloons {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: flex-end;
	gap: 2px;
	margin-bottom: -12px;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 3;
}

.celebration__balloon {
	animation: balloonWobble 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.celebration__balloon .balloon-svg {
	width: 52px;
	height: 70px;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12));
}

/* Stagger balloon wobble */
.celebration__balloon--1 { animation-delay: 0s; transform: translateY(-8px); }
.celebration__balloon--2 { animation-delay: 0.3s; transform: translateY(-18px); }
.celebration__balloon--3 { animation-delay: 0.7s; transform: translateY(-6px); }
.celebration__balloon--4 { animation-delay: 0.15s; transform: translateY(-22px); }
.celebration__balloon--5 { animation-delay: 0.5s; transform: translateY(-10px); }
.celebration__balloon--6 { animation-delay: 0.85s; transform: translateY(-16px); }
.celebration__balloon--7 { animation-delay: 0.4s; transform: translateY(-4px); }

@keyframes balloonWobble {
	0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0) translateY(var(--by, -8px)) rotate(0deg); }
	25% { transform: translateX(-6px) translateY(calc(var(--by, -8px) - 4px)) rotate(-2deg); }
	75% { transform: translateX(6px) translateY(calc(var(--by, -8px) - 2px)) rotate(2deg); }
}
.celebration__balloon--1 { --by: -8px; }
.celebration__balloon--2 { --by: -18px; }
.celebration__balloon--3 { --by: -6px; }
.celebration__balloon--4 { --by: -22px; }
.celebration__balloon--5 { --by: -10px; }
.celebration__balloon--6 { --by: -16px; }
.celebration__balloon--7 { --by: -4px; }

/* --- Board --- */
.celebration__board {
	position: relative;
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2E4A2C 0%, #1E3A1C 50%, #2E4A2C 100%);
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 56px 48px 44px;
	min-width: 380px;
	max-width: 480px;
	text-align: center;
	box-shadow:
		0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3),
		0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15),
		inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
	overflow: visible;
}
/* Subtle paper texture overlay */
.celebration__board::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	background-image:
		radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
		radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
		radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 18px 18px, 24px 24px, 12px 12px;
	pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Botanical flowers along top --- */
.celebration__flowers {
	position: absolute;
	top: -36px;
	left: -20px;
	right: -20px;
	height: 80px;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: flex-end;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 4;
}

.celebration__flower {
	position: absolute;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}
.celebration__flower--1 { width: 52px; left: 8%; top: -8px; transform: rotate(-12deg); }
.celebration__flower--2 { width: 38px; left: 22%; top: -2px; transform: rotate(8deg); }
.celebration__flower--3 { width: 50px; left: 40%; top: -12px; transform: rotate(-5deg); }
.celebration__flower--4 { width: 34px; left: 58%; top: 0px; transform: rotate(15deg); }
.celebration__flower--5 { width: 48px; left: 74%; top: -6px; transform: rotate(-8deg); }

.celebration__leaf {
	position: absolute;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
}
.celebration__leaf--1 { width: 24px; left: 0%; top: 8px; transform: rotate(-35deg); }
.celebration__leaf--2 { width: 20px; right: 2%; top: 12px; transform: rotate(30deg); }
.celebration__leaf--3 { width: 22px; left: 50%; top: 2px; transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* --- Board content --- */
.celebration__content {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(16px);
	transition: opacity 0.5s ease 0.5s, transform 0.5s ease 0.5s;
}
.subscribe-celebration.is-active .celebration__content {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0);
}

.celebration__icon {
	margin: 0 auto 16px;
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
}

.celebration__title {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #F2CC8F;
	margin: 0 0 12px;
	line-height: 1.2;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.celebration__subtitle {
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.05rem);
	color: rgba(245, 245, 240, 0.8);
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.celebration__divider {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
}
.celebration__divider svg {
	width: 100px;
}

/* --- Close button --- */
.celebration__close {
	position: absolute;
	top: 12px;
	right: 14px;
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	border: none;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	line-height: 1;
	border-radius: 50%;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
	z-index: 5;
}
.celebration__close:hover {
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
	color: #fff;
	transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* --- Falling Flowers (shed from board as it rises) --- */
.celebration__confetti {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 9999;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.falling-flower {
	position: absolute;
	pointer-events: none;
	opacity: 0;
	animation: flowerDrop ease-out forwards;
}
.falling-flower svg {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
}

@keyframes flowerDrop {
	0% {
		opacity: 0.9;
		transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
	}
	20% {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translateY(8vh) translateX(calc(var(--sway) * 0.4)) rotate(calc(var(--spin) * 0.2)) scale(0.95);
	}
	50% {
		opacity: 0.85;
		transform: translateY(28vh) translateX(var(--sway)) rotate(calc(var(--spin) * 0.5)) scale(0.85);
	}
	80% {
		opacity: 0.4;
		transform: translateY(50vh) translateX(calc(var(--sway) * 0.6)) rotate(calc(var(--spin) * 0.8)) scale(0.7);
	}
	100% {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translateY(65vh) translateX(calc(var(--sway) * 0.3)) rotate(var(--spin)) scale(0.5);
	}
}

/* --- Reduced motion --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.celebration__stage {
		transform: none !important;
		transition: none !important;
	}
	.celebration__balloon { animation: none !important; }
	.celebration__content {
		opacity: 1 !important;
		transform: none !important;
		transition: none !important;
	}
	.falling-flower { animation: none !important; display: none !important; }
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.celebration__board {
		min-width: 0;
		max-width: 92vw;
		padding: 48px 28px 36px;
	}
	.celebration__balloon .balloon-svg { width: 36px; height: 48px; }
	.celebration__balloon--3,
	.celebration__balloon--6 { display: none; }
	.celebration__flowers { left: -10px; right: -10px; }
	.celebration__flower--1 { width: 40px; }
	.celebration__flower--2 { width: 30px; }
	.celebration__flower--3 { width: 38px; }
	.celebration__flower--4 { width: 28px; }
	.celebration__flower--5 { width: 36px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. ARTICLES PAGE EDITORIAL REDESIGN (Master Continuous Composition)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Master Editorial Hero Banner (Aesop / Kin Euphorics / Apple Quality) --- */
.articles-hero {
	position: relative;
	background-color: #F4F0E6;
	min-height: 320px;
	max-height: 400px;
	padding: 56px 0 72px;
	overflow: hidden;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
}

/* Master Continuous Composition Background (One single photograph feel) */
.articles-hero__master-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 1;
	filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.03);
}

/* Soft Ambient Vignette Overlay for subtle depth */
.articles-hero__bg-vignette {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 2;
}

/* Center Content Stack (Apple / Aesop Luxury Editorial Typography) */
.articles-hero__content {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 5;
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 580px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.articles-hero__eyebrow {
	display: block;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 0.68rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.24em;
	color: #5A7B50;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.articles-hero__sprig {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.articles-hero__title {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	color: #1C1C1C;
	line-height: 1.08;
	margin: 0 0 12px;
	letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.articles-hero__subtitle {
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.5vw, 1.02rem);
	color: #5A5A50;
	max-width: 440px;
	margin: 0 auto 16px;
	line-height: 1.55;
	font-weight: 400;
}

/* Emblem divider — 🌿 — */
.articles-hero__emblem {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-top: 4px;
}
.emblem-line {
	width: 32px;
	height: 1px;
	background: rgba(90, 123, 80, 0.35);
}
.emblem-leaf {
	width: 14px;
	height: 14px;
}

/* --- Main Articles Section — Clean Warm Cream (matching Image 1) --- */
.articles-main {
	position: relative;
	background-color: #F4F0E6;
	padding: 40px 0 72px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* Category Filter Pills with 250ms Micro-Interactions */
.category-pills {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 10px;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
}

.category-pills .pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 9px 22px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	background: #FFFFFF;
	border: 1px solid #E2DDD0;
	color: #4A4A45;
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	text-decoration: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
	transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
	            background-color 250ms cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
	            color 250ms cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
	            border-color 250ms cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
	            box-shadow 250ms cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

.category-pills .pill:hover,
.category-pills .pill:focus-visible {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	background-color: #E6F0E2;
	border-color: #2E4A2C;
	color: #1E2E1C;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 74, 44, 0.12);
}

.category-pills .pill.is-active {
	background-color: #1E2E1C;
	border-color: #1E2E1C;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30,46,28,0.22);
}

/* --- 5-Column Responsive Card Grid (Cards 100% Preserved) --- */
.card-grid--5 {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
}

/* Footer Soft Background Transition */
.articles-main__footer-fade {
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	bottom: 0;
	height: 60px;
	background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.06));
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 1;
}

/* --- Responsive Grid Breakpoints --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
	.card-grid--5 {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
		gap: 20px;
	}
	.articles-hero__photo-right {
		width: 260px;
		right: -10px;
	}
	.articles-hero__photo-left {
		width: 300px;
	}
}

@media (min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 991px) {
	.card-grid--5 {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
		gap: 18px;
	}
	.articles-hero {
		min-height: 260px;
		padding: 40px 0 52px;
	}
	.articles-hero__photo-right {
		display: none;
	}
	.articles-hero__photo-left {
		width: 240px;
		opacity: 0.6;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.card-grid--5 {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 24px;
	}
	/* Articles hero mobile: allow height to grow with content, no clipping */
	.articles-hero {
		min-height: auto;
		max-height: none;
		padding: 48px 0 52px;
		background-position: center center;
	}
	/* Full-width warm overlay instead of a floating white card */
	.articles-hero::before {
		content: '';
		position: absolute;
		inset: 0;
		background: rgba(244, 240, 230, 0.72);
		z-index: 3;
		pointer-events: none;
	}
	/* Ensure content sits above the overlay */
	.articles-hero__content {
		position: relative;
		z-index: 5;
		padding-inline: 20px;
		max-width: 100%;
	}
	.articles-hero__photo-left,
	.articles-hero__photo-right {
		display: none;
	}
	.articles-hero__title {
		font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.4rem);
		margin-bottom: 10px;
	}
	.articles-hero__subtitle {
		font-size: 0.9rem;
		max-width: 100%;
		margin-bottom: 12px;
	}
	.category-pills {
		display: flex;
		flex-wrap: wrap;
		justify-content: center;
		gap: 8px;
		padding-inline: 12px;
	}
	.category-pills .pill {
		padding: 7px 14px;
		font-size: 0.8rem;
	}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. KNOWLEDGE CENTER EDITORIAL HERO BANNER (MATCHING REFERENCE IMAGE)
   ========================================================================== */

.knowledge-hero {
	position: relative;
	background-color: #F4F0E6;
	min-height: auto;
	max-height: none;
	height: auto;
	padding: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px)) 0 clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
	overflow: hidden;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}

.knowledge-hero__master-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 1;
	filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.03);
}

.knowledge-hero__content {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 5;
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 680px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.knowledge-hero__eyebrow-wrap {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 10px;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.knowledge-hero__eyebrow {
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.22em;
	color: #5A7B50;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.eyebrow-line {
	width: 32px;
	height: 1px;
	background: rgba(90, 123, 80, 0.35);
}

.knowledge-hero__title {
	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
	font-weight: 400;
	color: #1C1C1C;
	line-height: 1.12;
	margin: 0 0 12px;
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.knowledge-hero__subtitle {
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.6vw, 1.05rem);
	color: #5A5A50;
	max-width: 540px;
	margin: 0 auto 16px;
	line-height: 1.55;
	font-weight: 400;
}

.knowledge-hero__emblem {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-top: 6px;
}

.knowledge-main {
	position: relative;
	background-color: #F4F0E6;
	padding: 24px 0 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & TABLET RESPONSIVE REFINEMENTS (Knowledge Center & About Us)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.knowledge-hero {
		min-height: auto;
		max-height: none;
		height: auto;
		padding: calc(var(--header-h) + clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px)) 0 clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px);
	}
	.knowledge-hero__content {
		max-width: 600px;
		padding-inline: 20px;
	}
	.mission__panel {
		margin-inline: 20px;
		padding: 40px 28px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	/* Knowledge Center Mobile Hero: tight, elegant, seamless vertical fit */
	.knowledge-hero {
		min-height: auto;
		max-height: none;
		padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 12px) 0 16px;
		background-position: center center;
	}
	/* Warm semi-transparent overlay across entire hero (image visible underneath) */
	.knowledge-hero::before {
		content: '';
		position: absolute;
		inset: 0;
		background: rgba(244, 240, 228, 0.68);
		z-index: 3;
		pointer-events: none;
	}
	/* Content sits above overlay */
	.knowledge-hero__content {
		position: relative;
		z-index: 5;
		padding-inline: 16px;
		max-width: 100%;
		background: none;
		border-radius: 0;
		backdrop-filter: none;
		-webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
		box-shadow: none;
		margin-inline: 0;
	}
	.knowledge-hero__eyebrow {
		font-size: 0.65rem;
		letter-spacing: 0.18em;
		color: #3D6035;
	}
	.knowledge-hero__title {
		font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.8vw, 2.1rem);
		line-height: 1.15;
		margin-bottom: 6px;
		color: #1A1A18;
	}
	.knowledge-hero__subtitle {
		font-size: 0.88rem;
		line-height: 1.48;
		max-width: 100%;
		margin-bottom: 6px;
		color: #4A4A40;
	}

	/* Knowledge Center Mobile Pills Nav (Sleek Compact Wrap with Light Green Hover) */
	.knowledge-main {
		padding: 8px 0 0;
	}
	.articles-main {
		padding: 12px 0 32px;
	}
	.category-pills {
		display: flex;
		flex-wrap: wrap;
		justify-content: center;
		align-items: center;
		overflow-x: visible;
		padding: 2px 8px 8px;
		gap: 6px 8px;
		margin-bottom: 12px;
	}
	.category-pills::-webkit-scrollbar {
		display: none;
	}
	.category-pills .pill {
		flex-shrink: 0;
		padding: 6px 13px;
		font-size: 0.78rem;
		font-weight: 500;
		white-space: nowrap;
		border-radius: 30px;
		transition: all 0.2s ease;
	}
	.category-pills .pill:hover,
	.category-pills .pill:active {
		background-color: #E6F0E2 !important;
		border-color: #2E4A2C !important;
		color: #1E2E1C !important;
		box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(46, 74, 44, 0.12) !important;
	}
	.category-pills .pill.is-active {
		background-color: #1E2E1C !important;
		border-color: #1E2E1C !important;
		color: #FFFFFF !important;
		box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 46, 28, 0.2) !important;
	}

	/* Pillar & Section Banners on Mobile */
	.pillar {
		padding-block: 24px;
	}
	.pillar-banner,
	.section-banner {
		min-height: auto;
		padding: 24px 18px;
		margin-bottom: 20px;
		border-radius: 14px;
	}
	.pillar-banner__content,
	.section-banner__content {
		max-width: 100%;
		padding: 0 !important;
	}
	.pillar-banner__title,
	.section-banner__title {
		font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.5vw, 1.9rem);
		margin-bottom: 6px;
	}
	.pillar-banner__desc,
	.section-banner__desc {
		font-size: 0.88rem;
		line-height: 1.48;
	}

	/* Enforce 1-column card grids on Mobile for zero card squishing */
	.card-grid,
	.card-grid--4,
	.card-grid--3,
	.card-grid--2 {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
		gap: 20px;
	}

	/* About Us Page Mobile Refinements */
	.mission {
		padding-block: var(--space-6);
	}
	.mission__panel {
		margin-inline: 12px;
		padding: 32px 18px;
		border-radius: 18px;
	}
	.mission__quote {
		display: none; /* prevent text overlap on small screens */
	}
	.mission__title {
		font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.5vw, 2.2rem);
	}
	.mission__body {
		font-size: 1rem;
		line-height: 1.65;
	}

	/* Values Grid Mobile */
	.values-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
		gap: 16px;
		margin-top: var(--space-5);
	}
	.value-card {
		padding: 22px 16px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	/* Knowledge Center Hero Narrow Mobile */
	.knowledge-hero {
		padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 8px) 0 12px;
	}
	.knowledge-hero__title {
		font-size: 1.55rem;
	}
	.eyebrow-line {
		width: 20px;
	}
	/* Articles hero narrow mobile */
	.articles-hero {
		padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 8px) 0 12px;
	}
	.articles-hero__title {
		font-size: 1.65rem;
	}

	/* Pillar Card Grid: 1 column on narrow phone */
	.card-grid--4 {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 16px;
	}

	/* About Us Values Grid: 1 column on narrow phone */
	.values-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 14px;
	}
	.value-card {
		padding: 20px 16px;
	}
}