/* =========================================================
   CSS VARIABLES
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --primary:        #1565c0;
  --primary-dark:   #0d47a1;
  --primary-light:  #1976d2;
  --secondary:      #2e7d32;
  --secondary-light:#388e3c;
  --accent:         #f57c00;
  --danger:         #c62828;
  --dark:           #1a2332;
  --dark2:          #2c3e50;
  --text:           #1a1a1a;
  --text-secondary: #555;
  --text-light:     #888;
  --text-white:     #ffffff;
  --bg:             #ffffff;
  --bg-light:       #f4f6f9;
  --bg-alt:         #eef2f7;
  --border:         #dde1e7;
  --border-light:   #f0f2f5;
  --shadow-sm:      0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow:         0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:      0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --radius-sm:      4px;
  --radius:         8px;
  --radius-lg:      12px;
  --radius-xl:      20px;
  --header-height:  68px;
  --transition:     all 0.22s ease;
}

/* =========================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ========================================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--dark);
}
h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; }

p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ========================================================= */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.container-wide {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.section { padding: 60px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 40px 0; }
.section-lg { padding: 80px 0; }

.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-1 { gap: 8px; }
.gap-2 { gap: 16px; }
.gap-3 { gap: 24px; }
.gap-4 { gap: 32px; }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }
.text-sm     { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.text-xs     { font-size: 0.75rem; }
.text-lg     { font-size: 1.125rem; }
.text-muted  { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.text-light  { color: var(--text-light); }
.text-primary { color: var(--primary); }
.text-white  { color: var(--text-white); }
.font-bold   { font-weight: 700; }
.font-semibold { font-weight: 600; }

.mt-1 { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 32px; }

.d-none { display: none; }
.w-100  { width: 100%; }

/* =========================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
}
.btn-sm  { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.875rem; }
.btn-lg  { padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(21,101,192,0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-light);
  border-color: var(--secondary-light);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-white {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: #fff;
}
.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-dark {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--dark);
}
.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--dark2);
  border-color: var(--dark2);
  color: #fff;
}

/* =========================================================
   BADGES & TAGS
   ========================================================= */
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 30px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.badge-primary  { background: #e3f0ff; color: var(--primary); }
.badge-success  { background: #e8f5e9; color: var(--secondary); }
.badge-warning  { background: #fff3e0; color: var(--accent); }
.badge-danger   { background: #fce4e4; color: var(--danger); }
.badge-dark     { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; }
.badge-featured { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f57c00, #ef6c00); color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   STAR RATINGS
   ========================================================= */
.star-rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.stars { color: #f9a825; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.rating-score {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.rating-count { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* =========================================================
   FORMS
   ========================================================= */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21,101,192,0.12);
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--text-light); }

select.form-control { appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23888' d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; padding-right: 36px; }

/* =========================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: var(--header-height);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: var(--header-height);
  gap: 0;
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 32px;
}
.site-logo .logo-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}
.site-logo .logo-text {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.site-logo .logo-text span { color: var(--primary); }

/* Main Nav */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
}
.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  margin: 0;
}
.nav-item { position: relative; }

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-item.active > .nav-link {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--bg-light);
}
.nav-link .nav-arrow {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.nav-item:hover > .nav-link .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s;
  z-index: 200;
}
.nav-item:hover > .dropdown,
.nav-item:focus-within > .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-wide { min-width: 540px; }

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.dropdown-link .dd-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dropdown-section-title {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 8px 12px 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.dropdown-section-title:first-child { border-top: none; margin-top: 0; }

.dropdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}
.dropdown-col { padding: 4px; }

/* Header right */
.header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-search-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: none;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.header-search-btn:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--primary); }

/* Header Search Bar (toggle) */
.header-search-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: none;
  z-index: 999;
}
.header-search-bar.open { display: block; }
.header-search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.header-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius) 0 0 var(--radius);
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.header-search-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); }
.header-search-submit {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.header-search-submit:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); border-color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* Mobile Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger:hover { background: var(--bg-light); }
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 998;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 16px 20px 40px;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.mobile-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover { color: var(--primary); }

.mobile-submenu {
  padding-left: 16px;
  display: none;
}
.mobile-submenu.open { display: block; }
.mobile-submenu-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.mobile-submenu-link:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* =========================================================
   AFFILIATE NOTICE BAR
   ========================================================= */
.affiliate-bar {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 7px 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-align: center;
}
.affiliate-bar a { color: var(--text-secondary); text-decoration: underline; }

/* =========================================================
   MESSAGES / ALERTS
   ========================================================= */
.messages { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.alert {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.alert-success { background: #e8f5e9; border-color: var(--secondary); color: #1b5e20; }
.alert-error   { background: #fce4e4; border-color: var(--danger); color: #b71c1c; }
.alert-warning { background: #fff8e1; border-color: var(--accent); color: #e65100; }
.alert-info    { background: #e3f2fd; border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* =========================================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ========================================================= */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.7rem; }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }

/* =========================================================
   PROVIDER CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.provider-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.provider-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.provider-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.provider-logo {
  width: 80px;
  height: 50px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.provider-logo-placeholder {
  width: 80px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.provider-meta { flex: 1; }
.provider-name { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.provider-type-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 4px; }

.provider-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 16px;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-value { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 2px; }

.provider-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Plan Cards */
.plan-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.plan-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.plan-card.featured { border-color: var(--primary); }
.plan-card .featured-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.plan-price {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1;
}
.plan-price sup { font-size: 1rem; vertical-align: super; }
.plan-price sub { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.plan-price-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 4px; }

.plan-specs { margin: 16px 0; }
.plan-spec {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.plan-spec:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.plan-spec-label { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.plan-spec-value { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }

/* =========================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ========================================================= */
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.comparison-table th:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius) 0 0 0; }
.comparison-table th:last-child  { border-radius: 0 var(--radius) 0 0; }
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.comparison-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--bg-light); }
.comparison-table tr:hover td { background: #eef2f7; }
.comparison-table .provider-col { font-weight: 700; }
.comparison-table .check { color: var(--secondary); }
.comparison-table .cross { color: var(--danger); }

/* =========================================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ========================================================= */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.section-header.centered { text-align: center; }
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-title { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.section-subtitle { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 600px; }
.section-header.centered .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #a0aec0;
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 56px 0 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-brand .logo-text { color: #fff; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; }
.footer-brand .logo-text span { color: var(--primary-light); }
.footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #8a9ab0;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.social-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #8a9ab0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-icon:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #8a9ab0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-link:hover { color: #fff; }

/* Newsletter in footer */
.footer-newsletter { margin-top: 24px; }
.footer-newsletter p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #8a9ab0; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 0; }
.footer-newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius) 0 0 var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  color: #fff;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.footer-newsletter-input::placeholder { color: #5a6a7a; }
.footer-newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary-light); }
.footer-newsletter-btn {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.footer-newsletter-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-bottom-text { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #6a7a8a; }
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #6a7a8a;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-bottom-link:hover { color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   PAGE HERO (generic inner page)
   ========================================================= */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark2) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 48px 0;
}
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.page-hero p { color: #b0c4d8; font-size: 1rem; margin: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   CARDS & GENERIC COMPONENTS
   ========================================================= */
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.card-body { padding: 24px; }
.card-img { width: 100%; height: 180px; object-fit: cover; }

/* Feature icons */
.feature-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.feature-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: #e3f0ff;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Divider */
.divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin: 24px 0; }

/* Check/cross lists */
.check-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.check-list li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.cross-list li::before { content: "✗"; color: var(--danger); }

/* Pagination */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.page-link {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.page-link:hover, .page-link.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* =========================================================
   ZIP SEARCH WIDGET (reusable)
   ========================================================= */
.zip-search-widget {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 480px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.zip-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text);
}
.zip-search-btn {
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.zip-search-btn:hover { background: var(--secondary-light); }

/* =========================================================
   FILTER BAR
   ========================================================= */
.filter-bar {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.filter-bar-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.filter-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.filter-chip {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.filter-chip:hover, .filter-chip.active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: #e3f0ff;
}
.filter-select {
  padding: 7px 32px 7px 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  appearance: none;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6' viewBox='0 0 10 6'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23888' d='M1 1l4 4 4-4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat right 10px center #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.filter-select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary); }

/* =========================================================
   STATES GRID
   ========================================================= */
.states-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}
.state-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.state-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* =========================================================
   AWARDS
   ========================================================= */
.award-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.award-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--primary); }
.award-badge {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.award-year { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.award-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.award-provider { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* =========================================================
   BLOG CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.blog-card .card-img { height: 200px; }
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog-meta .category-tag {
  background: #e3f0ff;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* =========================================================
   REVIEW CARD
   ========================================================= */
.review-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
}
.review-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.reviewer-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.reviewer-location { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.review-date { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light); white-space: nowrap; }
.review-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.review-content { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }

/* =========================================================
   QUICK ANSWERS (like cablecompare.com)
   ========================================================= */
.quick-answer-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.quick-answer-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.quick-answer-q { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.quick-answer-a { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.quick-answer-sub { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 4px; }

/* =========================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ========================================================= */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 1rem;
  z-index: 500;
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .footer-brand p { max-width: 100%; }
  .footer-newsletter { max-width: 400px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mobile-nav { display: block; }
  h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --header-height: 60px; }
  .container, .container-wide { padding: 0 16px; }
  .section { padding: 40px 0; }
  h1 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .provider-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .zip-search-widget { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .zip-search-btn { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius); }
  .comparison-table { font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .comparison-table th, .comparison-table td { padding: 10px 10px; }
  .header-right .btn { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HOME HERO SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.home-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2d6b 0%, #1565c0 55%, #1976d2 100%);
  padding: 72px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.home-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.home-hero .container { position: relative; }
.home-hero-content { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.home-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.home-hero h1 span { color: #90caf9; }
.home-hero p {
  color: #b0d4f8;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.hero-search-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-zip-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.hero-zip-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text);
  background: #fff;
}
.hero-zip-input::placeholder { color: #aaa; }
.hero-zip-btn {
  padding: 18px 32px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero-zip-btn:hover { background: var(--secondary-light); }
.hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #90caf9;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-trust-item i { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.hero-provider-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-provider-logos span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-right: 8px;
}
.hero-logo-pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* =========================================================
   STATS STRIP
   ========================================================= */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 0;
}
.stats-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
}
.stat-block {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.stat-block:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-block-value {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-block-value span { color: var(--primary-light); }
.stat-block-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #8a9ab0; font-weight: 500; }

/* =========================================================
   SERVICE TYPE CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.service-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: inherit;
}
.service-card-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.service-card-icon.internet { background: #e3f0ff; color: var(--primary); }
.service-card-icon.tv       { background: #fce4ec; color: #c62828; }
.service-card-icon.bundle   { background: #e8f5e9; color: var(--secondary); }
.service-card-icon.phone    { background: #fff3e0; color: var(--accent); }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.service-card p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.service-card-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* =========================================================
   HOW IT WORKS STEPS
   ========================================================= */
.how-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.how-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: calc(16.67% + 16px);
  right: calc(16.67% + 16px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.how-step { text-align: center; padding: 8px; }
.how-step-num {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(21,101,192,0.3);
}
.how-step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.how-step p  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================= */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  gap: 12px;
  user-select: none;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-question i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  transition: transform 0.25s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question i { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--primary); }
.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 20px 18px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { display: block; }

/* =========================================================
   TAB COMPONENT
   ========================================================= */
.tab-nav {
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.tab-nav::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.tab-btn:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.tab-btn.active { color: var(--primary); border-bottom-color: var(--primary); }
.tab-panel { display: none; }
.tab-panel.active { display: block; }

/* =========================================================
   SIDEBAR LAYOUT
   ========================================================= */
.sidebar-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}
.sidebar { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px); }
.sidebar-widget {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sidebar-widget-header {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.sidebar-widget-body { padding: 16px 18px; }
.sidebar-filter-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.sidebar-filter-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.sidebar-filter-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sidebar-filter-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.sidebar-filter-option:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.sidebar-filter-option input[type="checkbox"],
.sidebar-filter-option input[type="radio"] { accent-color: var(--primary); }

/* =========================================================
   RATING BARS
   ========================================================= */
.rating-bars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.rating-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.rating-bar-label { width: 130px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.rating-bar-track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.rating-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: width 0.6s ease;
}
.rating-bar-score {
  width: 32px;
  text-align: right;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.rating-big {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.rating-big-num { font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); }
.rating-big-max { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.rating-big-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 4px; }

/* =========================================================
   PROVIDER DETAIL HERO
   ========================================================= */
.provider-hero {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.provider-hero-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.provider-hero-logo {
  width: 160px;
  height: 90px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.provider-hero-logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; padding: 10px; }
.provider-hero-logo-text {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: center;
}
.provider-hero-info { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
.provider-hero-info h1 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.provider-hero-tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.provider-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.provider-hero-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.provider-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.provider-hero-price-from { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); text-align: right; }
.provider-hero-price {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-align: right;
  line-height: 1;
}
.provider-hero-price sub { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* =========================================================
   PLAN CARD ENHANCED
   ========================================================= */
.plan-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.plan-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.plan-name { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.plan-connection-badge {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.plan-connection-badge.fiber   { background: #e8f5e9; color: #2e7d32; }
.plan-connection-badge.cable   { background: #e3f0ff; color: #1565c0; }
.plan-connection-badge.dsl     { background: #fff3e0; color: #e65100; }
.plan-connection-badge.satellite { background: #fce4ec; color: #c62828; }
.plan-connection-badge.fixed_wireless { background: #ede7f6; color: #4527a0; }
.plan-connection-badge.wireless_home  { background: #e0f7fa; color: #00695c; }

.plan-features-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin: 14px 0; }
.plan-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.plan-feature-item i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 0.8rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.plan-contract-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* =========================================================
   COMPARE BAR (floating bottom bar)
   ========================================================= */
.compare-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  z-index: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.compare-bar-providers {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.compare-bar-slot {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  min-width: 140px;
  text-align: center;
}
.compare-bar-slot.filled {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.compare-bar-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.compare-count { font-size: 0.875rem; color: #b0c4d8; }
.compare-clear-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #8a9ab0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.compare-clear-btn:hover { color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARE TOOL
   ========================================================= */
.compare-selectors {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.compare-select-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.compare-select-card.selected { border-style: solid; border-color: var(--primary); }
.compare-select-card h4 { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.compare-result-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.compare-result-table th {
  padding: 16px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.compare-result-table th:first-child { text-align: left; background: var(--dark); color: #fff; }
.compare-result-table td {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.compare-result-table td:first-child { text-align: left; font-weight: 600; background: var(--bg-light); color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.84rem; }
.compare-result-table tr:hover td { background-color: #eef2f7; }
.compare-result-table tr:hover td:first-child { background-color: #e8ecf0; }
.compare-winner { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 700; }
.compare-winner-cell { background: #f1f8e9 !important; }

/* =========================================================
   LOCATION CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.city-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.city-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.city-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.city-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.city-card-name { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); }
.city-card-state { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.city-card:hover .city-card-name { color: var(--primary); }

/* =========================================================
   GUIDE CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.guide-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.guide-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--primary); }
/* ── Guide & Post card thumbnails ── */
.guide-thumb, .post-thumb {
  width: 100%; height: 160px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
}
.guide-thumb span, .post-thumb span {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.guide-thumb-gold,  .post-thumb-gold   { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#b8860b,#f9a825); color:#fff; }
.guide-thumb-green, .post-thumb-green  { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1b5e20,#43a047); color:#fff; }
.guide-thumb-blue,  .post-thumb-blue   { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0d47a1,#1976d2); color:#fff; }
.guide-thumb-purple,.post-thumb-purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#4a148c,#7b1fa2); color:#fff; }
.guide-thumb-red,   .post-thumb-red    { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#b71c1c,#e53935); color:#fff; }
.guide-thumb-teal,  .post-thumb-teal   { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#004d40,#00897b); color:#fff; }

.guide-card-img {
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.guide-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.guide-card-body { padding: 20px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.guide-type-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.guide-card-body h3 { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--dark); }
.guide-card-body p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-secondary); flex: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.guide-card-body .read-more {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG POST DETAIL
   ========================================================= */
.post-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.post-content {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text);
}
.post-content h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 32px 0 14px; }
.post-content h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 24px 0 12px; }
.post-content p  { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol { padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.post-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.7; }
.post-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.post-content img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin: 20px 0;
}
.post-content table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 20px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.post-content table th { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; }
.post-content table td { padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.post-content table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--bg-light); }

.post-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.post-meta-bar span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.post-author-box {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.post-author-avatar {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-author-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-author-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.post-author-bio { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }

.toc-widget {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.toc-title { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.toc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.toc-link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 3px 0;
}
.toc-link::before { content: '—'; color: var(--border); font-size: 0.7rem; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.toc-link:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.toc-link.active { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }

/* =========================================================
   STAR RATING INPUT (review form)
   ========================================================= */
.star-input {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
  gap: 4px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.star-input input { display: none; }
.star-input label {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #ddd;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.15s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.star-input label:hover,
.star-input label:hover ~ label,
.star-input input:checked ~ label { color: #f9a825; }

/* =========================================================
   TRUST BADGES STRIP
   ========================================================= */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.trust-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1rem; }
.trust-item strong { color: var(--dark); }

/* =========================================================
   PROVIDER LIST PAGE RESULT CARD (extended)
   ========================================================= */
.provider-result-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.provider-result-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.provider-result-card.featured-card { border-color: var(--primary); border-width: 2px; }
.provider-result-logo {
  width: 140px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.provider-result-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  padding: 8px;
}
.provider-result-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.provider-result-name { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 4px; text-decoration: none; }
.provider-result-name:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.provider-result-desc { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.5; }
.provider-result-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.provider-result-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 150px;
}
.provider-result-price { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light); text-align: right; }
.provider-result-price strong { display: block; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.1; }

/* =========================================================
   SEARCH RESULTS PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.search-hero {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.search-hero h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.search-result-count {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.search-result-count strong { color: var(--dark); }
.available-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #e8f5e9;
  color: #2e7d32;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.unavailable-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #fce4e4;
  color: #c62828;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: #e3f0ff;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.contact-info-value { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--dark); }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark2) 100%);
  padding: 64px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.about-hero p { color: #b0c4d8; font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.methodology-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.methodology-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: #e3f0ff;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.team-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.team-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.team-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-role { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.team-bio { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* =========================================================
   TABLE WRAPPER (scrollable)
   ========================================================= */
.table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* =========================================================
   SPEED / CHANNEL BADGES
   ========================================================= */
.speed-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 3px;
}
.speed-num { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1; }
.speed-unit { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 600; }
.channel-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 3px;
}
.channel-num { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1; }
.channel-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 600; }

/* =========================================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATIONS
   ========================================================= */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 9000;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.toast {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 320px;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(110%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.toast.show { transform: translateX(0); }
.toast.toast-success { border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary); }
.toast.toast-error   { border-left: 4px solid var(--danger); }
.toast.toast-info    { border-left: 4px solid var(--primary); }

/* =========================================================
   LOADING SPINNER
   ========================================================= */
.spinner {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-top-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.page-loader {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 60px;
}
.page-loader .spinner {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-color: var(--border);
  border-top-color: var(--primary);
}

/* =========================================================
   EMPTY STATE
   ========================================================= */
.empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}
.empty-state-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.empty-state h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.empty-state p  { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-light); max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto 20px; }

/* =========================================================
   INLINE PROVIDER MENTION (used in blog/guides)
   ========================================================= */
.provider-mention {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 2px 12px 2px 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.provider-mention:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.provider-mention img { width: 20px; height: 20px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 50%; }

/* =========================================================
   PROS & CONS
   ========================================================= */
.pros-cons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.pros-box {
  background: #f1f8f1;
  border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
}
.cons-box {
  background: #fff8f8;
  border: 1px solid #ffcdd2;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
}
.pros-box h4 { color: var(--secondary); margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.cons-box h4 { color: var(--danger); margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.pros-list li, .cons-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.pros-list li:last-child, .cons-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.pros-list li i { color: var(--secondary); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cons-list li i { color: var(--danger); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   SECTION BG VARIANTS
   ========================================================= */
.bg-dark-section {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #a0aec0;
}
.bg-dark-section h2, .bg-dark-section h3 { color: #fff; }
.bg-primary-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  color: #b0d4f8;
}
.bg-primary-section h2, .bg-primary-section h3 { color: #fff; }
.bg-light-section { background: var(--bg-light); }
.bg-alt-section { background: var(--bg-alt); }

/* =========================================================
   SORT & RESULTS BAR
   ========================================================= */
.results-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.results-count { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.results-count strong { color: var(--dark); }
.sort-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE ADDITIONS
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sidebar-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; }
  .service-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .compare-selectors { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .provider-result-card { gap: 16px; }
  .provider-result-logo { width: 110px; height: 68px; }
  .provider-result-actions { min-width: 130px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sidebar-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto auto; }
  .sidebar { position: static; order: 2; }
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .how-steps::before { display: none; }
  .pros-cons-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-strip-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .stat-block { flex: 0 0 50%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .provider-hero-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .provider-hero-actions { align-items: flex-start; }
  .provider-hero-price { text-align: left; }
  .compare-selectors { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .home-hero { padding: 48px 0 56px; }
  .home-hero h1 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .hero-zip-form { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
  .hero-zip-input { border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0; }
  .hero-zip-btn { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); justify-content: center; }
  .service-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .service-card { padding: 20px 14px; }
  .stat-block { flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .provider-result-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 16px; }
  .provider-result-logo { width: 100px; height: 64px; }
  .provider-result-actions { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-width: 0; width: 100%; }
  .provider-result-price { text-align: left; }
  .provider-result-price strong { display: inline; font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .trust-strip-inner { gap: 16px; }
  .compare-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .city-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .plan-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .faq-layout > div:first-child { display: none; }
  .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .legal-layout > aside { display: none; }
  .about-mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO PLAN TABS  (TV Plans / Internet Bundles switcher)
   ========================================================= */
.hero-plan-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-plan-tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.hero-plan-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.hero-plan-tab.active {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO PLAN CARDS  (plan grid below hero tabs)
   ========================================================= */
.hero-plan-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.hero-plan-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.hero-plan-card .btn { margin-top: 8px; }
.hero-plan-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hero-plan-card-provider {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #90caf9;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-plan-card-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.hero-plan-card-detail {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.hero-plan-card-price {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 10px 0 10px;
  margin-top: auto;   /* pushes price to same baseline across all cards */
}
.hero-plan-card-price span { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 400; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-plan-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-plan-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY ISP COMPARE  (3 big stat cards)
   ========================================================= */
.why-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.why-card-num {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.why-card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =========================================================
   CONTENT CATEGORY CARDS  (Streaming / Guides / Research / Blog)
   ========================================================= */
.content-cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.content-cat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.content-cat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.content-cat-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.content-cat-icon.streaming { background: #fce4ec; color: #c62828; }
.content-cat-icon.guides    { background: #e8f5e9; color: var(--secondary); }
.content-cat-icon.research  { background: #ede7f6; color: #4527a0; }
.content-cat-icon.blog      { background: #e3f0ff; color: var(--primary); }
.content-cat-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.content-cat-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.content-cat-card p  { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.5; flex: 1; }
.content-cat-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.content-cat-card:hover .content-cat-link { text-decoration: underline; }

/* secondary ZIP search panel */
.zip-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  padding: 56px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.zip-panel h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.zip-panel p  { color: #b0d4f8; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-cards          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .content-cat-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-plan-tabs     { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero-plan-tab      { width: 200px; justify-content: center; }
  .content-cat-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .content-cat-card   { padding: 20px 14px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE LAYOUT HELPERS  (named classes for inline-style grids)
   ========================================================= */
.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.legal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .faq-layout        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-layout > div:first-child { display: none; }
  .legal-layout      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .legal-layout > aside { display: none; }
  .about-mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   SKIP LINK (accessibility)
   ========================================================= */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  z-index: 9999;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) 0;
  transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; color: #fff; }

/* =========================================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ========================================================= */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .mobile-nav, .back-to-top,
  .affiliate-bar, .compare-bar, .hero-zip-form, .filter-bar { display: none !important; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; color: #000; }
  a  { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
  .container, .container-wide { max-width: 100%; padding: 0; }
}
}