/* Responsive Image & CLS Prevention Defaults */
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

span.form-label,
label.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   USASugarDating.com - Master Luxury Design System
   Refined luxury aesthetic, champagne gold accents, rich obsidian slate,
   frictionless responsive typography, touch-first mobile optimization.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --bg-primary: #0a0d14;
  --bg-secondary: #111622;
  --bg-tertiary: #182030;
  --bg-card: rgba(20, 26, 38, 0.78);
  --bg-glass: rgba(17, 22, 34, 0.88);
  --bg-glass-card: rgba(26, 34, 49, 0.65);
  --border-subtle: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  --border-active: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  /* Gold & Accent Tones */
  --gold-primary: #d4af37;
  --gold-light: #f3e5ab;
  --gold-dark: #aa8c2c;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3e5ab 0%, #d4af37 50%, #aa8c2c 100%);
  --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  
  /* Text Colors */
  --text-main: #f9f9fb;
  --text-muted: #a6b2c8;
  --text-subtle: #738096;
  --text-gold: #e5c365;

  /* Status & Accents */
  --emerald: #10b981;
  --emerald-bg: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  --ruby: #f43f5e;
  --sapphire: #3b82f6;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --header-height-mobile: 66px;
  --bottom-bar-height: 64px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --shadow-card: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Reset & Base Setup */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Atmospheric Background Glows */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: -15%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 60vw;
  height: 50vh;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 20, 0) 70%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 50vw;
  height: 45vh;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.035) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 20, 0) 70%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 600;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

a {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Utility Containers */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Button Styles - Touch Friendly & Responsive */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: break-word;
  user-select: none;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f19 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: #000 !important;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-main);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  min-height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.05rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  min-height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.modal-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-actions-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.modal-primary-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .modal-actions-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Bar & Mobile Drawer
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-symbol {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b0f19;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-name span {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.nav-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* Hamburger Icon */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: #fff;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.hamburger-icon {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 20px;
}

.hamburger-icon span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Mobile Slide-Over Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #0d121c;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-active);
  z-index: 2500;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2400;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.mobile-drawer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-drawer-link:hover, .mobile-drawer-link.active {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.mobile-drawer-link span.badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* Sticky Mobile Quick Action Bar */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--bottom-bar-height);
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  z-index: 1500;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.bottom-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.bottom-bar-item.active, .bottom-bar-item:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.bottom-bar-item svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-media {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  filter: brightness(0.38) saturate(1.15);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.78) 0%, 
    rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.6) 50%, 
    rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.98) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(20, 26, 38, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.8vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.8vw, 1.22rem);
  color: #d1d9e6;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* Match Finder Box in Hero */
.hero-finder-card {
  background: rgba(17, 22, 34, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.finder-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.2fr auto;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: end;
}

.finder-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.finder-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.finder-select {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.finder-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AEO Featured Snippet Box
   ========================================================================== */
.aeo-snippet-box {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 34, 50, 0.85) 0%, rgba(17, 22, 34, 0.96) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-active);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  margin: -3rem auto 3.5rem auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.aeo-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.aeo-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 1.8rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.aeo-definition-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.aeo-quick-facts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.aeo-fact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.aeo-fact span.bullet {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Core Value Pillars (What Is Sugar Dating)
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-active);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Two Column Editorial Section */
.editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.editorial-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.editorial-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.editorial-img-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.editorial-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.floating-badge-icon {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.floating-badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.floating-badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
}

/* Keyword Highlights */
.keyword-tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.keyword-tag {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GEO Explorer: 13 Major USA Cities (Mobile Scroll Strip)
   ========================================================================== */
.geo-controls-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.geo-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.geo-search-input {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 340px;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.geo-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

/* Horizontal Touch Strip for Tabs */
.geo-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  max-width: 100%;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.geo-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.geo-tab-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.geo-tab-btn:hover, .geo-tab-btn.active {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.cities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 320px), 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.city-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.city-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-active);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.city-card-img-wrap {
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.city-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.city-card:hover .city-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.city-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.95) 100%);
}

.city-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.city-card-body {
  padding: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.city-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.city-vibe {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.city-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.city-meta-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.city-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.city-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.city-members-count {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.city-members-count strong {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Sugar Dating Allowance & Lifestyle Calculator
   ========================================================================== */
.calculator-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(20, 26, 40, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 17, 26, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-active);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.calc-inputs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.calc-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.calc-label-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.calc-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

.calc-val-display {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.calc-range {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.calc-range::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.15s;
}

.calc-range::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.calc-select {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.calc-results-box {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: center;
}

.calc-result-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.calc-result-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.85rem 0;
}

.calc-breakdown {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.calc-breakdown-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.calc-breakdown-row strong {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Platform Comparison Table: SugarDaddyMeet Alternative
   ========================================================================== */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.table-scroll-cue {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 650px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.comparison-table th {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.95);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
}

.comparison-table th.highlight, .comparison-table td.highlight {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.comparison-table td {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.table-check {
  color: var(--emerald);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.table-cross {
  color: var(--ruby);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Safety & Verification Protocol
   ========================================================================== */
.safety-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 260px), 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.safety-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.safety-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.safety-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.safety-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Profiles Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.profiles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 270px), 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.profile-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-active);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.profile-img-wrap {
  height: 260px;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.profile-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.profile-verified-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--emerald);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.profile-info {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.profile-name-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.profile-name {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.profile-location {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.profile-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.profile-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.profile-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section (AEO Target)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-search-box {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  outline: none;
}

.faq-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--border-active);
  background: rgba(26, 34, 49, 0.8);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  min-height: 52px;
}

.faq-question h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  display: none;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modals (Sign-Up / City Detail / Starter Guide)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-active);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.modal-backdrop.open .modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem;
  right: 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Modal Form Elements */
.modal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

/* Role Selector Radios */
.role-picker {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.role-card-label {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.role-card-label:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.role-card-label input {
  display: none;
}

.role-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
}

.role-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: #06080d;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-global-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem !important;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-global-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  color: #0a0d14 !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  padding-left: 0.85rem !important;
}

.footer-legal-notice {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 5.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-left: auto;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  pointer-events: auto;
  animation: toastSlideIn 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes toastSlideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints: Mobile, Tablet & Touch First
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .editorial-grid, .calculator-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .table-scroll-cue {
    display: block;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: var(--header-height-mobile);
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: var(--bottom-bar-height);
  }

  .nav-links, .nav-cta-group {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: grid;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .hero-finder-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .finder-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .finder-form button {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }

  .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .aeo-snippet-box {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: -1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .calculator-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .calc-results-box {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .editorial-floating-badge {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    right: auto;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .modal-dialog {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    max-height: 94vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .role-picker {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .section-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .city-card-img-wrap {
    height: 175px;
  }

  .city-card-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .city-card-footer button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .toast-container {
    bottom: 5rem;
    right: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
  }
}