/* ==========================================================================
   The Spin Insider — v2 stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --ink: #070b14;
  --ink-2: #0f1a2b;
  --charcoal: #1a1a1a;
  --cream: #f6f1e8;
  --paper: #fdfaf3;
  --gold: #d4a056;
  --gold-light: #f0c47a;
  --gold-dark: #8a6020;
  --green: #36bb58;
  --green-dark: #2a8e44;
  --green-deep: #1c4030;
  --muted: #7a8aa5;
  --muted-2: #5a6a85;
  --muted-warm: #6b6557;
  --red-live: #ff4040;
}

/* SVG film-grain on body — ~600 bytes inline */
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.045'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
::-moz-selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

/* ----- Hero atmosphere — pure CSS, no external image ----- */
.hero-atmos {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 30%, rgba(212,160,86,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 80% 70%, rgba(28,64,48,0.20) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% 110%, rgba(212,160,86,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #070b14 0%, #0f1a2b 50%, #070b14 100%);
}

.gold-glow { text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(212,160,86,0.35), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }

/* ----- Live red dot ----- */
@keyframes pulseDot { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(0.9); } }
.live-dot { animation: pulseDot 1.2s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ----- Casino-chip brand mark — refined insider logo ----- */
.brand-mark {
  position: relative;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-mark .chip-rim {
  animation: spin 28s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-box: fill-box;
}
.brand-mark.lg { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
.brand-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

/* Hero headline image — replaces text H1 for crawler hygiene */
.hero-headline {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 720px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(212,160,86,0.18));
}
.hero-headline img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-headline { max-width: 92%; }
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ----- Editor's Choice gold corner ribbon ----- */
.ribbon-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ribbon-corner {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: -34px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0c47a 0%, #d4a056 50%, #8a6020 100%);
  color: #070b14;
  width: 132px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 5px 0;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  z-index: 5;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ribbon-corner { font-size: 8px; width: 116px; top: 12px; left: -32px; }
}

/* ----- Card variants ----- */
.card-editors-choice {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,160,86,0.5), 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(212,160,86,0.15);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,26,43,0.85) 0%, rgba(7,11,20,0.95) 100%);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.card-editors-choice:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,160,86,0.7), 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(212,160,86,0.2);
}
.card-standard {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,26,43,0.55) 0%, rgba(7,11,20,0.7) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(122,138,165,0.18), 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.card-standard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,160,86,0.4), 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

/* ----- Operator wordmark + shimmer hover ----- */
.op-name {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 500ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.op-name::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-12deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.op-card:hover .op-name { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03); }
.op-card:hover .op-name::after {
  animation: shimmer 1.4s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes shimmer { to { transform: translateX(150%) skewX(-12deg); } }

/* Per-operator colour helpers — lighter than full TW utility set, hand-picked */
.op-cream { color: var(--cream); }
.op-gold { color: var(--gold-light); }
.op-emerald { color: #34d399; }
.op-purple { color: #c084fc; }
.op-azure { color: #60a5fa; }
.op-coral { color: #fb7185; }
.op-amber { color: #fbbf24; }
.op-mint { color: #5eead4; }

/* ----- CTA pill ----- */
.cta-pill {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #36bb58 0%, #2a8e44 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(54,187,88,0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}
.cta-pill:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(54,187,88,0.42), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.cta-pill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-12deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-pill:hover::after { animation: shimmer 1.4s ease forwards; }

/* ----- Editor's-choice gold CTA variant for the headline pick ----- */
.cta-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0c47a 0%, #d4a056 50%, #8a6020 100%);
  color: #070b14 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,160,86,0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.cta-gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212,160,86,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

/* ----- Stars ----- */
.star { color: var(--gold-light); }
.star-empty { color: #2a3550; }

/* ----- Classification pill ----- */
.classify-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.32);
  background: rgba(212,160,86,0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(240,196,122,0.95);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.classify-pill svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

/* ----- "Pricing locked" mini pill on Editor's Choice card ----- */
.pricing-locked {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.28);
  background: rgba(212,160,86,0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: rgba(240,196,122,0.95);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

/* ----- Article cards (briefings) ----- */
.briefing-card {
  background: rgba(15,26,43,0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(122,138,165,0.18);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 500ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), border-color 300ms, box-shadow 300ms;
}
.briefing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212,160,86,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 32px rgba(212,160,86,0.08);
}
.briefing-cover {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.briefing-cover::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background 500ms ease;
}
.briefing-card:hover .briefing-cover::before { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }
.briefing-cover-image {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transition: transform 1000ms ease-out;
}
.briefing-card:hover .briefing-cover-image { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* CSS-gradient placeholders keyed by topic — drop-in until real images on cdn.byteperform.com */
.cover-payouts { background-image:
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(54,187,88,0.5), transparent 50%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 60%, rgba(212,160,86,0.5), transparent 60%),
  linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1a2b 0%, #070b14 100%); }
.cover-welcome { background-image:
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(212,160,86,0.45), transparent 55%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 25%, rgba(255,64,64,0.3), transparent 55%),
  linear-gradient(135deg, #1c0e0e 0%, #070b14 100%); }
.cover-live { background-image:
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(28,64,48,0.7), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(212,160,86,0.4), transparent 50%),
  linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f15 0%, #070b14 100%); }
.cover-crypto { background-image:
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 30%, rgba(96,165,250,0.4), transparent 55%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 70%, rgba(212,160,86,0.4), transparent 55%),
  linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1730 0%, #070b14 100%); }
.cover-vip { background-image:
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 35%, rgba(192,132,252,0.4), transparent 55%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 75%, rgba(212,160,86,0.5), transparent 55%),
  linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0e2b 0%, #070b14 100%); }
.cover-care { background-image:
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(94,234,212,0.3), transparent 55%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 25% 80%, rgba(212,160,86,0.3), transparent 55%),
  linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2030 0%, #070b14 100%); }

/* Decorative top-right stamp */
.briefing-stamp {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
  border: 1px solid rgba(246,241,232,0.32);
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.7);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  transform: rotate(8deg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  background: rgba(7,11,20,0.4);
}

.briefing-body { padding: 26px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; }
.briefing-rule {
  width: 32px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.briefing-meta {
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: rgba(240, 196, 122, 0.78);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.briefing-meta .dot { color: rgba(122,138,165,0.6); margin: 0 6px; }
.briefing-meta .read-time { color: rgba(246,241,232,0.62); }
.briefing-title {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}
.briefing-card:hover .briefing-title { color: var(--gold-light); }
.briefing-snippet {
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.7);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.briefing-cta {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}
.briefing-cta:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.briefing-cta-arrow { transition: transform 250ms ease; }
.briefing-cta:hover .briefing-cta-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ----- Scroll-in card reveal ----- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
  transition: opacity 600ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ----- Live activity feed (bottom-left) ----- */
.live-feed {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px; left: 20px;
  z-index: 60;
  display: none; /* hidden until first item lands */
  align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.35);
  background: rgba(15,26,43,0.85);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(212,160,86,0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  max-width: 340px;
  font-size: 12px;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity 400ms ease, transform 400ms ease;
}
.live-feed.is-shown { display: flex; }
.live-feed.is-fading { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
.live-feed.is-rising { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }

.live-feed-icon {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,160,86,0.16);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.live-feed-text { color: rgba(246,241,232,0.95); line-height: 1.4; }
.live-feed-text .user { color: var(--muted); font-size: 11px; }
.live-feed-text .amount { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }
.live-feed-text .casino { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; }
.live-feed-time { color: rgba(212,160,86,0.65); font-size: 10px; align-self: flex-start; margin-left: 4px; white-space: nowrap; }
.live-feed-disclosure {
  display: block;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) { .live-feed { display: none !important; } }

/* ----- Locale picker ----- */
.locale-picker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px 6px 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(122,138,165,0.25);
  background: rgba(15,26,43,0.5);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 200ms;
}
.locale-picker:hover { border-color: rgba(212,160,86,0.4); }
.locale-flag { width: 18px; height: 13px; border-radius: 2px; display: inline-block; }

/* ----- Back-to-top button ----- */
.back-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 22px; right: 22px;
  z-index: 60;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(122,138,165,0.35);
  background: rgba(15,26,43,0.75);
  color: var(--cream);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease, border-color 220ms;
}
.back-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: none; }
.back-top:hover { border-color: rgba(212,160,86,0.6); color: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
@keyframes bounceUp {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}
.back-top:hover .back-top-arrow { animation: bounceUp 0.6s ease infinite; }

/* ----- Soft fade section dividers ----- */
.fade-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,160,86,0.4), transparent);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* =================================================================
   v2.1 — conversion stack additions
   #1 game-preview strip · #2 tested badge · #3 bonus calculator
   #4 hero skip CTA · #5 mobile sticky CTA · #14 midstream capture
   ================================================================= */

/* ----- #1 Game-preview strip ----- */
.game-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.game-strip::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.game-tile {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 76px; height: 76px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(122,138,165,0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, border-color 200ms;
}
.game-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: rgba(212,160,86,0.55); }
.game-tile-name {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 4px 6px 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(7,11,20,0.92));
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.game-tile-rtp {
  position: absolute; top: 4px; right: 4px;
  background: rgba(7,11,20,0.82);
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 1px 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Per-game gradient backgrounds — stylised, no external images */
.tile-bigbass    { background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, #ffd54f 0%, #1976d2 60%, #0d47a1 100%); }
.tile-sweet      { background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, #ff9eb5 0%, #c2185b 65%, #4a148c 100%); }
.tile-starburst  { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #ffeb3b 0%, #00bcd4 55%, #1a237e 100%); }
.tile-olympus    { background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, #ffd700 0%, #f57c00 60%, #4e342e 100%); }
.tile-dead       { background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, #ffc107 0%, #6d4c41 60%, #1b1b1b 100%); }
.tile-fishin     { background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, #4fc3f7 0%, #0277bd 65%, #002171 100%); }
.tile-wolf       { background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, #ffb74d 0%, #e65100 65%, #1a1a1a 100%); }
.tile-mega       { background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, #aed581 0%, #43a047 65%, #1b5e20 100%); }
.tile-reactoonz  { background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, #ce93d8 0%, #7b1fa2 65%, #311b92 100%); }
.tile-bonanza    { background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 32%, #ffeb3b 0%, #ff8f00 65%, #4e342e 100%); }

.game-strip-label {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ----- #2 "We tested it" badge ----- */
.tested-badge {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: rgba(15,26,43,0.45);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.88);
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}
.tested-badge-icon {
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.tested-badge .signoff {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: rgba(212,160,86,0.85);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ----- #3 Bonus calculator preview ----- */
.calc-block {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(212,160,86,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.22);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.calc-title {
  font-size: 9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: rgba(240,196,122,0.85);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}
.calc-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.85);
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.calc-row .label {
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.calc-row .value { font-weight: 600; color: var(--cream); }
.calc-row.total {
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(212,160,86,0.35);
}
.calc-row.total .label { color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 10px; }
.calc-row.total .value {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.calc-foot {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ----- #4 Hero skip CTA ----- */
.hero-skip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0c47a 0%, #d4a056 50%, #8a6020 100%);
  color: #070b14;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212,160,86,0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}
.hero-skip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(212,160,86,0.45); }
.hero-skip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.32), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-12deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-skip:hover::after { animation: shimmer 1.4s ease forwards; }
.hero-skip-arrow { transition: transform 250ms ease; }
.hero-skip:hover .hero-skip-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ----- #5 Mobile sticky CTA ----- */
.mobile-sticky {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 70;
  display: none;
  align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px max(env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 9px), 9px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,26,43,0.96), rgba(7,11,20,0.99));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  transform: translateY(110%);
  transition: transform 280ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.mobile-sticky.is-shown { transform: translateY(0); }

.mobile-sticky-pick {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}
.mobile-sticky-pick .label {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}
.mobile-sticky-pick .name {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.mobile-sticky-timer {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.mobile-sticky-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #36bb58 0%, #2a8e44 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(54,187,88,0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-sticky-cta:active { transform: scale(0.98); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-sticky { display: flex; }
  /* Pad the page bottom so the footer + back-to-top don't sit under the sticky bar */
  body { padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .back-top { bottom: 70px; }
}

/* ----- #14 Midstream email capture ----- */
.midstream-capture {
  padding: 24px 22px 24px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 90% 0%, rgba(212,160,86,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,26,43,0.85) 0%, rgba(7,11,20,0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.midstream-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(240,196,122,0.9);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.midstream-headline {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.midstream-headline .accent { color: var(--gold-light); font-style: italic; }
.midstream-sub {
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.7);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 540px;
}
.midstream-row {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-direction: column;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .midstream-row { flex-direction: row; } }
.midstream-row input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(7,11,20,0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(122,138,165,0.32);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 200ms, background 200ms;
}
.midstream-row input[type="email"]::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.midstream-row input[type="email"]:focus { border-color: rgba(212,160,86,0.7); background: rgba(15,26,43,0.85); }
.midstream-row button {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0c47a 0%, #d4a056 50%, #8a6020 100%);
  color: #070b14;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212,160,86,0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}
.midstream-row button:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(212,160,86,0.42); }
.midstream-disclaimer {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--muted-2);
}

/* =================================================================
   v2.2 — Editor's Choice card refresh + mobile polish
   compact brand · trust chips · big value reveal · animated counter
   pulsing CTA glow · tested above CTA · personal voice prefix
   tile activity overlays · confetti
   ================================================================= */

/* "Tonight's pick:" prefix — italic Cormorant, sets editorial voice */
.tonights-prefix {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(240, 196, 122, 0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ========== EC card v3 — single-column, no dead-space layout ========== */
.ec-card-v3 {
  /* Inner content max-width to keep stretch readable on wide cards */
}
.ec-card-v3 .ec-inner {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ec-header { margin-bottom: 12px; padding-top: 8px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ec-header { padding-top: 24px; padding-left: 56px; }
}
.ec-brand-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 18px;
  row-gap: 4px;
}
.ec-name-line {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ec-stars-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.ec-stars-row .stars { color: var(--gold-light); letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 14px; }
.ec-stars-row .rating-num { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; }
.ec-stars-row .rating-meta { color: var(--muted); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tonights-prefix { font-size: 12px; }
  .ec-name-line { font-size: 26px; white-space: nowrap; }
}

/* Hairline divider under brand block */
.ec-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,160,86,0.45), rgba(212,160,86,0.08), transparent);
  margin: 14px 0 16px;
}

/* Headline — bigger, centred for v3 */
.ec-card-v3 .ec-headline {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 38px);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Cred chips inherit from base — just margins */
.ec-card-v3 .cred-chips { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* Section spacing wrappers */
.ec-section { margin-top: 18px; }

/* ========== Compact game-tile variant for standard (non-EC) cards ========== */
.game-strip-compact {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.game-strip-compact::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.game-tile-compact {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(122,138,165,0.18);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, border-color 200ms;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(212,160,86,0.2);
}
.game-tile-compact:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: rgba(212,160,86,0.55); }
.game-tile-compact .game-tile-name {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 2px 3px 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(7,11,20,0.92));
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 7px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.game-tile-compact .game-tile-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -58%);
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.55));
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.96;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .game-tile-compact { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .game-tile-compact .game-tile-icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
}

/* Inline countdown chip — for Royal Slots' top-2 urgency badge */
.cred-chip-timer {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  background: rgba(212,160,86,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.32);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cred-chip-timer .live-dot-mini {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ff4040;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255,64,64,0.85);
  animation: pulseDot 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cred-chip-timer .timer {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', serif;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Standard card: vertically center the brand column with content */
.op-card.card-standard > .grid {
  align-items: center;
}

/* Three credibility chips — replaces verbose bullet list */
.cred-chips {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.cred-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  background: rgba(54, 187, 88, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(54, 187, 88, 0.32);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cred-chip .icon { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cred-chips { gap: 5px; }
  .cred-chip { font-size: 10px; padding: 4px 8px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
}

/* Tile activity ticker — single-line summary below the strip */
.strip-stats {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(246, 241, 232, 0.72);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.strip-stats .flame { color: #fbbf24; }
.strip-stats .stat-num {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* Punchy value reveal — replaces the verbose calc-block */
.value-reveal {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(212,160,86,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%),
    rgba(15,26,43,0.45);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.18);
  text-align: center;
}
.value-reveal .label {
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: rgba(240,196,122,0.75);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.value-reveal .amount {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 72px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin: 8px 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(212,160,86,0.3), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.value-reveal .sub {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.85);
}
.value-reveal .detail {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Tested badge — moved above CTA, refined visual */
.tested-badge {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: rgba(15,26,43,0.55);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.92);
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

/* CTA box — countdown + gold pulsing CTA */
.ec-cta-box {
  margin-top: 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,26,43,0.85) 0%, rgba(7,11,20,0.92) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.42);
  padding: 14px 14px 16px;
}
.ec-cta-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.36em;
  color: rgba(240,196,122,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ec-cta-timer {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 6vw, 36px);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.ec-cta-timer .sep { color: rgba(212,160,86,0.7); }
.ec-cta-pricing { text-align: center; margin: 8px 0 4px; }

/* Pulsing gold glow on the CTA — breathing animation */
.cta-pulse {
  position: relative;
  animation: ctaBreathe 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ctaBreathe {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,160,86,0.35), 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,160,86,0.0), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212,160,86,0.55), 0 0 0 8px rgba(212,160,86,0.10), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.32); }
}

/* Game tile activity overlay — always visible social proof */
.game-tile {
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(212,160,86,0.2);
}

/* Centred game icon — white SVG with subtle drop-shadow for legibility */
.game-tile-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -55%);
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.55)) drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.96;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .game-tile-icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .game-tile-icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
}
.game-tile-plays {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px; left: 4px;
  background: rgba(7,11,20,0.82);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1px 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Confetti canvas — covers viewport, allows pointer through */
.confetti-canvas {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 80;
}

/* EC payment line — slightly tightened */
.ec-payment {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
}
.ec-payment .methods { color: rgba(246,241,232,0.8); }

/* =================================================================
   Mobile polish — make sure everything reads beautifully on 375px
   ================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Editor's Choice — single column on mobile, brand stacks above content */
  .ec-brand-col {
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-left: 6px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .ec-headline { font-size: 22px !important; line-height: 1.15; }
  .value-reveal { padding: 14px 14px 16px; }
  .value-reveal .amount { font-size: 56px; }
  .tested-badge { font-size: 13px; padding: 10px 12px; }
  .tested-badge .signoff { font-size: 9px; }
  .ec-cta-box { padding: 12px 12px 14px; }
  .ec-cta-label { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }

  /* Briefings — slightly less padding */
  .briefing-body { padding: 22px 22px; }
  .briefing-cover { height: 180px; }
  .briefing-title { font-size: 20px; }

  /* Operator card body padding tighter */
  .op-card.card-standard { padding: 18px 18px; }
  .op-card.card-editors-choice { padding: 22px 18px; }

  /* Mobile sticky height + back-to-top offset already handled */
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .game-tile { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
  .game-tile-name { font-size: 7px; }
  .game-tile-rtp { font-size: 7px; padding: 1px 4px; }
  .value-reveal .amount { font-size: 48px; }
}

/* ----- Mobile tweaks ----- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ribbon-corner { font-size: 8px; padding: 4px 44px; top: 14px; left: -38px; }
}

/* =================================================================
   Legal pages (privacy, terms, unsubscribe, contact, methodology)
   Shared layout for static legal/compliance content
   ================================================================= */
.legal-page {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 64px 24px 96px;
}
.legal-eyebrow {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.legal-page h1 {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5.5vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-align: center;
}
.legal-meta {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--muted-2);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.legal-meta .dot { color: rgba(122,138,165,0.5); margin: 0 6px; }
.legal-page h2 {
  font-family: 'Bodoni Moda', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin: 36px 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.legal-page h3 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  margin: 24px 0 8px;
}
.legal-page p {
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.86);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.legal-page ul {
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.86);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.legal-page ul li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.legal-page a {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: color 200ms;
}
.legal-page a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.legal-page strong { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; }
.legal-page .lead {
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.92);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Briefing detail pages */
.briefing-detail {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.briefing-detail-cover {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.2);
  background: var(--ink-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.briefing-detail-cover img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.briefing-detail .legal-page {
  max-width: 760px;
  padding-top: 40px !important;
}

.related-briefings {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(15,26,43,0.4) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.15);
}
.related-briefings .briefing-card {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Unsubscribe page form */
.unsub-form {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 32px auto;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: rgba(15,26,43,0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.3);
  border-radius: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.unsub-form input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(7,11,20,0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(122,138,165,0.32);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: border-color 200ms;
}
.unsub-form input[type="email"]:focus { border-color: rgba(212,160,86,0.7); }
.unsub-form button {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0c47a 0%, #d4a056 50%, #8a6020 100%);
  color: #070b14;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 12px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* =================================================================
   Cookie consent banner (UK PECR / GDPR)
   ================================================================= */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 16px; left: 16px; right: 16px;
  z-index: 90;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,26,43,0.97), rgba(7,11,20,0.99));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,86,0.4);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(246,241,232,0.88);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cookie-banner.is-shown { display: flex; }
.cookie-banner-text { flex: 1 1 280px; min-width: 200px; }
.cookie-banner-text a { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: underline; }
.cookie-banner-buttons { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-btn {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(122,138,165,0.4);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: border-color 200ms, background 200ms;
}
.cookie-btn:hover { border-color: rgba(212,160,86,0.55); }
.cookie-btn-accept {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0c47a 0%, #d4a056 50%, #8a6020 100%);
  color: #070b14;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.cookie-btn-accept:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(212,160,86,0.32); }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cookie-banner { bottom: 70px; padding: 14px; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .cookie-banner-buttons { justify-content: stretch; }
  .cookie-btn { flex: 1; }
}

/* ----- Reduced-motion accessibility — respect user OS setting ----- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .live-dot, .brand-mark::before, .op-name, .op-name::after, .cta-pill::after,
  .briefing-cover-image, .briefing-card, .back-top:hover .back-top-arrow,
  .card-standard, .card-editors-choice {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}