/*
Theme Name: Easy Smart Home Tips 2026
Theme URI: https://www.facebook.com/mzyads/
Author: Mohamed Z Altatar
Author URI: https://www.facebook.com/mzyads/
Description: A professional WordPress theme optimized for Google AdSense approval with E-E-A-T signals, clean academic design, and blazing-fast performance. Built for authority sites in 2026.
Version: 1.0.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: authority-nexus-2026
Tags: blog, news, rtl-language-support, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready

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 *   ║   👤  MOHAMED Z ALTATAR                                               ║
 *   ║   🔗  https://www.facebook.com/mzyads/                                ║
 *   ║   📅  © 2026 - All Rights Reserved                                    ║
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 *   ⚡ Features:
 *   • E-E-A-T Optimized for Google Search Quality Guidelines
 *   • AdSense Ready with Smart Ad Placements
 *   • Bilingual Support (Arabic RTL & English LTR)
 *   • Google Indexing API Integration
 *   • Advanced Schema.org Markup (Article, Person, BreadcrumbList)
 *   • Blazing Fast Performance (95+ PageSpeed Score)
 *   • Dark Mode Support
 *   • Mobile-First Responsive Design
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/* ===================================================================
   CSS RESET & BASE
   =================================================================== */
:root {
    --primary-color: #1a73e8;
    --primary-hover: #1557b0;
    --text-color: #1a1a1a;
    --heading-color: #121212;
    --secondary-text: #666;
    --bg-color: #fafafa;
    --card-bg: #ffffff;
    --border-color: #e0e0e0;
    --blockquote-bg: #f8f9fa;
    --toc-bg: #f8f9fa;
    --primary-light: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1);
    --transition-speed: 0.3s;

    /* Footer Defaults (Light) */
    --footer-bg: #ffffff;
    --footer-text: #4b5563;
    --footer-heading: #111827;
    --footer-link: #4b5563;
    --footer-link-hover: #1a73e8;
    --footer-border: #e2e8f0;
}

[data-theme="dark"],
.dark-mode {
    --text-color: #e2e8f0;
    --heading-color: #f8fafc;
    --secondary-text: #94a3b8;
    --bg-color: #0f172a;
    --card-bg: #1e293b;
    --border-color: #334155;
    --blockquote-bg: #1e293b;
    --toc-bg: #1e293b;
    --primary-light: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    --input-bg: #1e293b;
    --input-border: #334155;
    --input-text: #f8fafc;

    /* Footer Dark Refinements */
    --footer-bg: #020617;
    /* Deep Navy */
    --footer-text: #94a3b8;
    /* Slate Blue */
    --footer-heading: #f8fafc;
    --footer-link: #64748b;
    --footer-link-hover: #3b82f6;
    --footer-border: #1e293b;
}

.dark-mode input[type="text"],
.dark-mode input[type="email"],
.dark-mode input[type="url"],
.dark-mode input[type="search"],
.dark-mode textarea {
    background-color: var(--input-bg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--input-border) !important;
    color: var(--input-text) !important;
}

.dark-mode input::placeholder,
.dark-mode textarea::placeholder {
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.dark-mode h1,
.dark-mode h2,
.dark-mode h3,
.dark-mode h4,
.dark-mode h5,
.dark-mode h6 {
    color: var(--heading-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .nexus-source-wrap,
.dark-mode .sources-wrap,
.dark-mode .fact-checked-badge,
.dark-mode .trust-seal-box,
.dark-mode .digital-signature-box {
    background-color: var(--card-bg) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
}

/* Trust & Integrity Components */
.digital-signature-box {
    margin: 20px 0;
    padding: 15px;
    border: 2px solid #3498db;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: #f0f7ff;
}

.sig-badge {
    background: #3498db;
    color: #fff;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sig-title {
    display: block;
    color: #2c3e50;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.sig-meta {
    margin: 5px 0 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #34495e;
}

.fact-check-widget {
    margin: 30px 0;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #fee2e2;
    border-radius: 15px;
    background: #fffcfc;
}

.fact-check-header {
    margin: 0 0 15px;
    color: #b91c1c;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.fact-check-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.fact-check-widget table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 14px;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    margin: 0;
}

.fact-check-widget thead {
    background: #fef2f2;
}

.fact-check-widget th {
    padding: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #fee2e2;
    color: #b91c1c;
}

.fact-check-widget td {
    padding: 12px 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #fee2e2;
}

.fact-check-source-btn {
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

.accuracy-reporting-section {
    margin: 40px 0;
    border-top: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

#report-error-btn {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

#report-error-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

#report-error-form-wrap {
    display: none;
    margin-top: 15px;
    background: var(--bg-color);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

#report-error-form-wrap h5 {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.report-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

#report-message {
    width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 10px;
    font-family: inherit;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    color: var(--text-color);
}

#submit-accuracy-report {
    margin-top: 10px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-weight: bold;
}

#report-feedback {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: none;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

#report-feedback.success {
    background: #d1e7dd;
    color: #0f5132;
}

#report-feedback.error {
    background: #f8d7da;
    color: #842029;
}

.dark-mode #report-feedback.success {
    background: rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.2);
    color: #75b798;
}

.dark-mode #report-feedback.error {
    background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2);
    color: #ea868f;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SOURCE SHORTCODE STYLES
   =================================================================== */
.nexus-source {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    background: var(--blockquote-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nexus-source:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--primary-light);
}

.source-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.source-value {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.source-trigger {
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.source-trigger:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: var(--primary-hover);
}

.source-dropdown {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 10px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 15px;
    width: 260px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 1000;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

.source-dropdown.active {
    display: block;
}


.rtl .source-dropdown {
    right: 0;
    left: auto;
}

.dropdown-title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #2d3748;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.dropdown-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.dark-mode .source-trigger {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
}

.dark-mode .source-dropdown {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}


.dark-mode .dropdown-title {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
}

/* Dark Mode Refinements for Trust Components */
.dark-mode .digital-signature-box {
    background: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.4);
}

.dark-mode .sig-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.dark-mode .sig-meta {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
}

.dark-mode .fact-check-widget {
    background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.2);
}

.dark-mode .fact-check-header {
    color: #f87171;
}

.dark-mode .fact-check-widget thead {
    background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.1);
}

.dark-mode .fact-check-widget th,
.dark-mode .fact-check-widget td {
    border-color: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.2);
}

.dark-mode table {
    background: var(--card-bg) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Dark Mode Refinement - Article & UI */
.dark-mode .site-main,
.dark-mode .container,
.dark-mode .container-narrow,
.dark-mode article {
    background-color: var(--bg-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .article-header {
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .article-category {
    background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15) !important;
    color: #4dabf7 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3) !important;
}

.dark-mode .article-meta {
    color: var(--secondary-text) !important;
}

.dark-mode .article-badge {
    background-color: var(--card-bg) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .article-reading-meta {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 4px 15px;
}

.dark-mode .article-content h2 {
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .last-updated-badge {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1) !important;
    color: #34d399 !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   RATING WIDGET STYLES
   =================================================================== */
.nexus-rating-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    border: 2px solid #dee2e6;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.rating-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.rating-header h3 {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Align Category and Editorial Badge in one line */
.article-top-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rtl .article-top-meta,
[dir="rtl"] .article-top-meta {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.article-top-meta .editorial-badge-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    float: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    width: auto !important;
}

.article-top-meta .article-category {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Ensure badges look consistent in the row */
.article-badge {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   404 ERROR PAGE
   =================================================================== */
.error-404-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.error-code {
    font-size: 8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--border-color);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.error-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.error-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.search-form-404 {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.search-form-404 form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.search-form-404 input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.search-form-404 input:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.helpful-links-wrap {
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.helpful-links-wrap h4 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.helpful-links-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-helpful {
    background: var(--blockquote-bg);
    color: var(--text-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .error-code {
        font-size: 5rem;
    }

    .error-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .search-form-404 form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .search-form-404 button {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   FINAL RESPONSIVENESS REFINEMENTS
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .container,
    .container-narrow {
        padding-left: 1.25rem;
        padding-right: 1.25rem;
    }

    .featured-post-content {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .post-card-body {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    .article-header h1 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .author-links a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.rating-subtitle {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.rating-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.rating-average-box {
    text-align: center;
}

.rating-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1;
}

.rating-stars-display {
    color: #ffc107;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 5px 0;
}

.rating-count {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
}

.rating-bars {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.rating-bar-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.bar-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    width: 70px;
}

.bar-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 8px;
    background: #e9ecef;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffc107 0%, #ff9800 100%);
    transition: width 0.3s;
}

.bar-count {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    width: 40px;
}

.rating-input {
    text-align: center;
}

.rating-prompt {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.rating-stars {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.rating-stars .star {
    color: #dee2e6;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 3px;
}

.rating-thank-you {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    background: #d1ecf1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #0c5460;
}

.dark-mode .nexus-rating-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .rating-stats {
    background: var(--bg-color) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.dark-mode .bar-track {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.dark-mode .rating-thank-you {
    background: rgba(21, 87, 36, 0.2) !important;
    color: #75b798 !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS STYLES
   =================================================================== */
.certifications-awards-section {
    margin: 3rem 0;
    padding: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.certifications-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.certifications-header h2 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.certifications-subtitle {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.certifications-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.cert-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.cert-card h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.cert-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.cert-card li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e9ecef;
    display: flex;
    align-items: start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.cert-text {
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.site-certs {
    border-top: 4px solid #00a389;
}

.site-certs h3,
.site-certs .check-icon {
    color: #00a389;
}

.award-certs {
    border-top: 4px solid #ffc107;
}

.award-certs h3 {
    color: #f57c00;
}

.award-certs .star-icon {
    color: #ffc107;
}

.team-certs {
    border-top: 4px solid #1a73e8;
}

.team-certs h3,
.team-certs .grad-icon {
    color: #1a73e8;
}

.footer-certifications {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-cert-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-cert-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-cert-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.dark-mode .certifications-awards-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%) !important;
}

.dark-mode .cert-card {
    background: var(--bg-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.dark-mode .cert-card li {
    border-bottom-color: var(--border-color);
}

/* ===================================================================
   COMMENT STYLES
   =================================================================== */
.comment-item {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 8px;
    list-style: none;
}

.comment-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.comment-avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comment-avatar img {
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.comment-body {
    flex: 1;
}

.comment-meta {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.comment-author {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.comment-date {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.comment-awaiting-moderation {
    color: #f57c00;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.comment-content {
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.comment-actions {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.reply-link a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.edit-link a {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.dark-mode .comment-item {
    background: var(--card-bg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* ===================================================================
   IN-PAGE SEARCH STYLES
   =================================================================== */
#nexus-inpage-search {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.is-rtl#nexus-inpage-search {
    direction: rtl;
}

.is-ltr#nexus-inpage-search {
    direction: ltr;
}

#nexus-inpage-search h4 {
    margin: 0 0 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

#nexus-inpage-search .search-box {
    position: relative;
}

#nexus-inpage-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 45px 12px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    border: 2px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 50px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: #fff;
}

.is-rtl #nexus-inpage-search input {
    padding: 12px 20px 12px 45px;
}

#nexus-inpage-search .search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #aaa;
}

.is-rtl #nexus-inpage-search .search-icon {
    right: auto;
    left: 18px;
}

#nexus-inpage-results {
    margin-top: 15px;
    display: none;
}

#nexus-inpage-results.has-results {
    display: block;
}

.nexus-search-result {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.nexus-search-result:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.nexus-search-result .result-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.nexus-search-result .result-text mark {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ffeaa7 0%, #fdcb6e 100%);
    padding: 2px 4px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.nexus-result-count {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.nexus-no-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
}

.dark-mode #nexus-inpage-search {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode #nexus-inpage-search input {
    background: var(--bg-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .nexus-search-result {
    background: var(--bg-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .nexus-result-count {
    background: var(--bg-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   GLOBAL DARK MODE LEAK FIXES
   =================================================================== */
.dark-mode table,
.dark-mode table tr,
.dark-mode table td {
    background-color: var(--card-bg) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode table tr:nth-child(even) td {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
}

.dark-mode table thead,
.dark-mode table thead th {
    background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .article-tags {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    padding: 15px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .article-tags a {
    background: var(--bg-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .article-tags a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.dark-mode .coi-disclosure {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
    color: var(--secondary-text) !important;
}


body {
    font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    font-feature-settings: 'kern' 1, 'liga' 1;
}

[lang="ar"],
.rtl,
.arabic-content {
    font-family: 'Tajawal', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    direction: rtl;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    word-spacing: normal !important;
}

[lang="ar"] h1,
[lang="ar"] h2,
[lang="ar"] h3,
[lang="ar"] h4,
[lang="ar"] h5,
[lang="ar"] h6,
.rtl h1,
.rtl h2,
.rtl h3,
.rtl h4,
.rtl h5,
.rtl h6 {
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
    word-spacing: normal;
    text-align: right;
    /* Right align for RTL, not center */
}

/* English headings - left aligned */
[lang="en"] h1,
[lang="en"] h2,
[lang="en"] h3,
[lang="en"] h4,
[lang="en"] h5,
[lang="en"] h6 {
    text-align: left;
}

/* Specific alignment for titles and metadata in articles */
.rtl .article-header {
    text-align: right;
    /* Right align, not center */
}

.rtl .post-card-body {
    text-align: right;
    /* Right align, not center */
}

.rtl .post-card-meta,
.rtl .article-meta {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    /* Align to start (right in RTL) */
}

.rtl .post-card-excerpt,
.rtl .article-content p {
    text-align: right;
    /* Body text remains right-aligned for readability */
}

[lang="ar"] p,
.rtl p {
    text-align: right;
    text-justify: auto;
    /* Avoid justify in Arabic as it causes unnatural stretching */
}

/* ===================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY - Clean Academic Style (NYT Inspired)
   =================================================================== */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

h6 {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5em;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    background: var(--blockquote-bg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.rtl blockquote {
    border-left: none;
    border-right: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
}

/* ===================================================================
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS - Full Width Design
   =================================================================== */
.container {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.container-narrow {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.site-wrapper {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.site-main {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

/* ===================================================================
   HEADER - Clean & Professional
   =================================================================== */
.site-header {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.site-logo {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

[lang="ar"] .site-logo,
.rtl .site-logo {
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.site-logo span {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Navigation */
.main-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.main-nav a {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.main-nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transition: width var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.main-nav a:hover::after,
.main-nav a.current::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.main-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Toggle */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #333;
    margin: 5px 0;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

/* Mobile Menu Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .main-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 280px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: #fff;
        box-shadow: -2px 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        transition: right 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 999;
        padding: 80px 20px 20px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .main-nav.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .main-nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .main-nav li {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    }

    .main-nav a {
        display: block;
        padding: 15px 10px;
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        z-index: 1000;
    }

    .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translate(7px, 7px);
    }

    .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -7px);
    }

    body.menu-open {
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    body.menu-open::before {
        content: '';
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        z-index: 998;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   BREADCRUMBS - Schema.org Compatible
   =================================================================== */
.breadcrumbs {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: left;
    /* Left for English */
}

.rtl .breadcrumbs,
[dir="rtl"] .breadcrumbs {
    text-align: right;
    /* Right for Arabic */
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: #1a73e8;
}

.breadcrumbs span.separator {
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
    color: #999;
}

/* Featured Image in Single Posts */
.article-featured-image {
    margin: 0 0 2.5rem 0;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.article-featured-image img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-featured-image figcaption {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    text-align: center;
    font-style: italic;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.dark-mode .article-featured-image figcaption {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

/* ===================================================================
   ARTICLE CONTENT - Academic Style
   =================================================================== */
.article-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    text-align: left;
    /* Left align for English */
}

.rtl .article-header,
[dir="rtl"] .article-header {
    text-align: right;
    /* Right align for Arabic */
}

.article-header h1 {
    text-align: start !important;
    word-spacing: normal !important;
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    /* Start alignment */
}

.rtl .article-meta,
[dir="rtl"] .article-meta {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    /* Still start, which is right in RTL */
}

.article-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.article-category {
    background: #e3f2fd;
    color: #1565c0;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.article-content {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    text-align: left;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

/* English specific article styling */
[lang="en"] .article-content,
:not([lang="ar"]):not(.rtl) .article-content {
    font-family: 'Inter', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    word-spacing: 0.05em;
}

[lang="en"] .article-content p,
:not([lang="ar"]):not(.rtl) .article-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.85em;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.rtl .article-content,
[dir="rtl"] .article-content {
    text-align: right;
    /* Right for Arabic */
}

.article-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.75em;
    text-align: inherit;
    /* Inherit from parent */
}

.article-content h2,
.article-content h3,
.article-content h4,
.article-content h5,
.article-content h6 {
    text-align: inherit;
    /* Inherit from parent, not center */
}

.article-content h2 {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.article-content h3 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.article-content figure {
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.article-content figcaption {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #666;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ===================================================================
   TABLE OF CONTENTS
   =================================================================== */
.toc-container {
    background: var(--toc-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.toc-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.toc-title::before {
    content: '📑';
}

.toc-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.toc-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.toc-list a {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #ddd;
}

.toc-list a:hover {
    color: #1a73e8;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.toc-list .toc-h3 {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   AUTHOR BIO BOX - E-E-A-T Signal
   =================================================================== */
.author-bio {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.author-avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-avatar img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(var(--card-bg), var(--card-bg)) padding-box,
        linear-gradient(135deg, #1a73e8, #7c3aed, #00a389) border-box;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.author-avatar img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.35);
}

.author-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.author-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.author-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #1a73e8;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.author-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.author-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.author-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.author-links a:hover {
    background: #1a73e8;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #1a73e8;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.author-links a.scholar-link {
    background: #4285f4;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #4285f4;
}

.author-links a.scholar-link:hover {
    background: #3367d6;
}

/* ===================================================================
   READ NEXT SECTION
   =================================================================== */
.read-next {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.read-next-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #333;
    text-align: left;
    /* Left for English */
}

.rtl .read-next-title,
[dir="rtl"] .read-next-title {
    text-align: right;
    /* Right for Arabic */
}

.read-next-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.read-next-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.read-next-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.read-next-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 150px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.read-next-card-content {
    padding: 1rem;
}

.read-next-card h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.read-next-card h4 a {
    color: #333;
}

.read-next-card h4 a:hover {
    color: #1a73e8;
}

.read-next-card .card-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #999;
}

/* Dark Mode Styles for Read Next Section */
html.dark-mode .read-next,
html.dark-scheme .read-next,
html[data-theme="dark"] .read-next {
    background: #111827 !important;
    /* Matches Like Bar & Tags Container */
    border: 1px solid #374151 !important;
}

html.dark-mode .read-next-title,
html.dark-scheme .read-next-title,
html[data-theme="dark"] .read-next-title {
    color: var(--heading-color, #f1f5f9) !important;
}

html.dark-mode .read-next-card,
html.dark-scheme .read-next-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .read-next-card {
    background: #1f2937 !important;
    /* Card color */
    border: 1px solid #374151 !important;
}

html.dark-mode .read-next-card:hover,
html.dark-scheme .read-next-card:hover,
html[data-theme="dark"] .read-next-card:hover {
    background: #374151 !important;
    /* Lighter on hover */
    border: 1px solid #4b5563 !important;
}

html.dark-mode .read-next-card h4,
html.dark-scheme .read-next-card h4,
html[data-theme="dark"] .read-next-card h4 {
    color: var(--heading-color, #f1f5f9) !important;
}

html.dark-mode .read-next-card h4 a,
html.dark-scheme .read-next-card h4 a,
html[data-theme="dark"] .read-next-card h4 a {
    color: var(--heading-color, #f1f5f9) !important;
}

html.dark-mode .read-next-card .card-meta,
html.dark-scheme .read-next-card .card-meta,
html[data-theme="dark"] .read-next-card .card-meta {
    color: var(--secondary-text, #94a3b8) !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   AD CONTAINERS - Neutral Class Names
   =================================================================== */

/* Article Tags Dark Mode */
.article-tags {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #333;
}

.article-tags strong {
    color: #333;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    /* For RTL */
}

.article-tags a {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin: 0.25rem;
    color: #666;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.article-tags a:hover {
    background: #1a73e8;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #1a73e8;
}

html.dark-mode .article-tags,
html.dark-scheme .article-tags,
html[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags,
body.dark-mode .article-tags,
body[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags {
    background: #111827 !important;
    /* Dark Navy matches Like Bar */
    color: #f3f4f6 !important;
    border: 1px solid #374151 !important;
    /* Matching Border */
}

html.dark-mode .article-tags strong,
html.dark-scheme .article-tags strong,
html[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags strong,
body.dark-mode .article-tags strong,
body[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags strong {
    color: #f3f4f6 !important;
}

html.dark-mode .article-tags a,
html.dark-scheme .article-tags a,
html[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags a,
body.dark-mode .article-tags a,
body[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags a {
    background: #1f2937 !important;
    color: #d1d5db !important;
    border-color: #374151 !important;
}

html.dark-mode .article-tags a:hover,
html.dark-scheme .article-tags a:hover,
html[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags a:hover {
    background: #374151 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: #2563eb !important;
    /* Blue highlight */
}

body.dark-scheme .article-tags,
body[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags {
    background: #1e293b;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #334155;
}

body.dark-mode .article-tags strong,
body.dark-scheme .article-tags strong,
body[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags strong {
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

body.dark-mode .article-tags a,
body.dark-scheme .article-tags a,
body[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags a {
    background: #334155;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    border-color: #475569;
}

body.dark-mode .article-tags a:hover,
body.dark-scheme .article-tags a:hover,
body[data-theme="dark"] .article-tags a:hover {
    background: #1a73e8;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #1a73e8;
}

/* Ensure Read Next Title is visible in dark mode */
body.dark-mode .read-next-card h3,
body.dark-mode .read-next-card h4,
body.dark-mode .read-next-card .card-title,
body[data-theme="dark"] .read-next-card h3,
body[data-theme="dark"] .read-next-card h4 {
    color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.ads-wrap-top:empty,
.ads-wrap-mid:empty,
.ads-wrap-btm:empty {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Ads containers with content */
.ads-wrap-top,
.ads-wrap-mid,
.ads-wrap-btm {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.ads-wrap-top {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ads-wrap-mid {
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.ads-wrap-btm {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   FORM STYLING - Professional & Balanced
   =================================================================== */
.contact-form {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: inherit;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    /* Prevent Arabic text stretching */
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
    word-spacing: normal;
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group input[type="url"],
.form-group input[type="tel"],
.form-group input[type="number"],
.form-group input[type="password"],
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    color: var(--text-color);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: inherit;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
    min-height: 140px;
    resize: vertical;
}

/* Checkbox Alignment Fix */
.privacy-agreement {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: normal !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: normal;
}

.privacy-agreement input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.privacy-agreement span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: inherit;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    word-spacing: normal;
}

/* RTL Form Adjustments */
.rtl .form-group label,
.rtl .privacy-agreement {
    text-align: right;
}

.rtl .contact-icon {
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    margin-right: 0;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: #1a73e8;
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: #1557b0;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-info-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.contact-info-card p {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-info-card a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.map-embed {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    background: var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.map-embed iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

/* ===================================================================
   LEGAL PAGES (Privacy, Terms)
   =================================================================== */
.legal-content {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.legal-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.legal-content h2:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
}

.legal-content ul {
    margin: 1rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.legal-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-updated {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* ===================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE - Editorial Team
   =================================================================== */
.mission-statement {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #0d47a1 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 5rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 4rem auto;
    max-width: 900px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mission-statement::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mission-statement p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.mission-statement h2 {
    color: #fff !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* About Page Value Cards */
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.value-card {
    background: var(--card-bg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.value-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--bg-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-card:hover .value-icon {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.value-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.dark-mode .value-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Team Section for About Page */
.team-section-wrap {
    background: var(--bg-color);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    margin: 0 -1.5rem;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.team-card {
    background: var(--card-bg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.team-card-image {
    height: 320px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.team-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.team-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.team-card .verified-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: #c5a059;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* About Page Refinements */
.about-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.about-header .subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 1rem auto;
}

.about-story-section {
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.about-story-section .story-text {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.about-values-section {
    margin: 4rem 0;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}



.custom-page-content {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.team-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color var(--transition-speed);
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.team-card-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.team-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.team-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-card .role {
    color: #1a73e8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.team-card .expertise {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===================================================================
   EDITORIAL POLICY PAGE
   =================================================================== */
.editorial-content {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.policy-section {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.policy-section:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.policy-section h3 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.policy-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.compliance-note {
    background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.1);
    border-left: 4px solid #4caf50;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

/* ===================================================================
   FOOTER
   =================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--footer-bg);
    color: var(--footer-text);
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed), color var(--transition-speed);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--footer-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.rtl .footer-col h4::after {
    left: auto;
    right: 0;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-col li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-col a {
    color: var(--footer-link);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--footer-link-hover);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--footer-border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.rtl .footer-bottom,
.rtl .footer-col {
    text-align: right;
}

.rtl .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Theme Developer Credit */
.theme-credit {
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.theme-credit p {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    margin: 0;
}

.dark-mode .theme-credit p {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.theme-credit span {
    color: var(--footer-text);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.theme-credit a {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a73e8 0%, #0d47a1 100%) !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.35) !important;
}

.theme-credit a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.5) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e88e5 0%, #1565c0 100%) !important;
}

.theme-credit a svg,
.theme-credit svg {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    fill: #ffffff !important;
    width: 16px !important;
    height: 16px !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   HOMEPAGE - Posts Grid
   =================================================================== */
.posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.post-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.post-card-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.post-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.post-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.post-card h3 a {
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.post-card h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.article-category {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.archive-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.archive-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.archive-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.post-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.post-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   FEATURED POST
   =================================================================== */
.featured-post {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 400px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.featured-post-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-post-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-post-content {
    padding: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.rtl .featured-post-content {
    text-align: right;
}

.featured-post h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.featured-post p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.featured-post .btn {
    width: fit-content;
    background: #fff;
    color: #667eea;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.featured-post .btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.featured-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ===================================================================
   DARK MODE FEATURED POST (Horizontal)
   =================================================================== */
.dark-mode .featured-post {
    background: #0f172a !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.dark-mode .featured-post-content {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8), #0f172a);
}

.rtl.dark-mode .featured-post-content {
    background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8), #0f172a);
}

.dark-mode .featured-post p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.dark-mode .featured-post .btn {
    background: #fff;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.dark-mode .featured-post .btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ===================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .featured-post {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .featured-post-image {
        height: 250px;
    }

    .dark-mode .featured-post-image {
        height: 300px !important;
    }

    .featured-post-content {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .featured-post h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-nav {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--card-bg);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        display: none;
    }

    .main-nav.active {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1rem;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .main-nav li {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .main-nav a {
        display: block;
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .author-bio {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .author-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

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

    .posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .legal-content,
    .editorial-content {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .contact-form {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   PRINT STYLES
   =================================================================== */
@media print {

    .site-header,
    .site-footer,
    .ads-wrap-top,
    .ads-wrap-mid,
    .ads-wrap-btm,
    .read-next,
    .author-links,
    .nav-toggle {
        display: none !important;
    }

    body {
        font-size: 12pt;
        line-height: 1.5;
        color: #000;
        background: #fff;
    }

    a {
        color: #000;
        text-decoration: underline;
    }

    .article-content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   UTILITIES
   =================================================================== */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.text-right {
    text-align: right;
}

.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.mt-1 {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.mt-2 {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mt-3 {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.mt-4 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mt-5 {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.mb-1 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mb-2 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mb-3 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-4 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mb-5 {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.py-1 {
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.py-2 {
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.py-3 {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.py-4 {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.py-5 {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    border: 0;
}

/* ===================================================================
   ADVANCED E-E-A-T STYLES (NEW)
   =================================================================== */

.ai-disclosure-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: help;
    background-color: var(--card-bg) !important;
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.ai-disclosure-badge:hover {
    background-color: var(--border-color) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Base Badge Style */
.article-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Editorial Badge */
.editorial-badge {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid #00a389;
    color: #00a389;
}

/* Fact Checked Badge */
.fact-checked-badge {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Last Updated Badge */
.last-updated-badge {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Modern Word Count & Reading Time */
.article-reading-meta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.post-card h3 a {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.post-card h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Tags Style */
.article-tags a {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.article-tags a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.pros-cons-wrap {
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-out;
}

.pros-box li::before {
    content: '';
    color: #00a389;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.cons-box li::before {
    content: '';
    color: #e74c3c;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.sources-wrap {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.05);
}

.sources-wrap h5 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.sources-wrap li a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* RTL Specific adjustments for Pros/Cons */
.rtl .pros-cons-wrap {
    text-align: right;
}

.rtl .pros-box h4 span,
.rtl .cons-box h4 span {
    margin-left: 10px;
    margin-right: 0;
}

/* Premium Review Box Hover */
.pros-cons-wrap:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Editorial Badge Hover Effect */
.editorial-badge:hover {
    background-color: #00a389 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 163, 137, 0.4);
}

/* Conflict of Interest Disclosure */
.coi-disclosure strong {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Author Signature Animation */
.author-signature img {
    cursor: crosshair;
}

.author-signature img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
}

/* Response for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .editorial-badge-wrap {
        float: none !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Fact Checked Badge */
.fact-checked-badge {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-light);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.fact-checked-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Verified Author Badge */
.verified-badge {
    cursor: help;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.author-name {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.rtl .author-name .verified-badge {
    margin-right: 8px;
    margin-left: 0;
}

/* AI Badge Hover */
.ai-disclosure-badge:hover {
    background-color: #f1f3f5 !important;
}

/* Verified Experience Badge Animation */
.verified-exp-badge {
    animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-gold {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(240, 140, 0, 0.4);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(240, 140, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(240, 140, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   AUTHOR BIO BOX STYLES
   =================================================================== */
.author-bio {
    display: flex;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    gap: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.author-bio:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    border-color: #1a73e8;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.author-avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-avatar img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(var(--card-bg), var(--card-bg)) padding-box,
        linear-gradient(135deg, #1a73e8, #7c3aed, #00a389) border-box;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.author-avatar img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.35);
}

.author-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.author-name {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.author-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #1a73e8;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.author-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.author-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.author-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.author-links a:hover {
    background: #1a73e8;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #1a73e8;
}

.author-links a span {
    font-size: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .author-bio {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .author-name {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .author-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .author-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   PAGINATION STYLES - HORIZONTAL LAYOUT WITH RTL SUPPORT
   =================================================================== */

/* Main pagination container */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

/* Pagination list */
.pagination ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Pagination list items */
.pagination li {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

/* Pagination links and current page */
.pagination a,
.pagination span,
.pagination .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    margin: 0 5px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Hover effect */
.pagination a:hover {
    background: #1a73e8;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #1a73e8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Current page */
.pagination .current {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a73e8 0%, #0d47a1 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #1a73e8;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.4);
    cursor: default;
}

/* Previous and Next buttons */
.pagination .prev,
.pagination .next {
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0 18px;
}

/* RTL Support - Keep numbers LTR but reverse order */
.rtl .pagination ul,
[dir="rtl"] .pagination ul {
    flex-direction: row-reverse !important;
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .pagination a,
    .pagination span,
    .pagination .current {
        min-width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE STYLES
   =================================================================== */
.contact-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.contact-form-wrapper h3 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    background: var(--bg-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-light);
}

.privacy-agreement {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.privacy-agreement input {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.google-map-container {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 350px !important;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: var(--bg-color);
}

.contact-faq-section {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.contact-faq-section h4 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.faq-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-item p.faq-q {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.faq-item p.faq-a {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===================================================================
   TABLE STYLES - RESPONSIVE
   =================================================================== */

table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

table thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a73e8 0%, #0d47a1 100%);
    color: #fff;
}

table th {
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

table td {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-color);
}

table tbody tr {
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

table tbody tr:hover {
    background: var(--card-bg);
}

table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* RTL Table */
.rtl table th,
.rtl table td,
[dir="rtl"] table th,
[dir="rtl"] table td {
    text-align: right;
}

/* Responsive Tables - Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    table {
        display: block;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    table thead {
        display: none;
    }

    table tbody,
    table tr,
    table td {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    table tr {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        border-radius: 8px;
        overflow: hidden;
        background: var(--card-bg);
    }

    table td {
        text-align: right;
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        padding-left: 50%;
        position: relative;
        border: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    table td:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    table td::before {
        content: attr(data-label);
        position: absolute;
        left: 1rem;
        width: 45%;
        padding-right: 10px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--secondary-text);
    }

    .rtl table td {
        text-align: left;
        padding-right: 50%;
        padding-left: 1rem;
    }

    .rtl table td::before {
        left: auto;
        right: 1rem;
        padding-left: 10px;
        padding-right: 0;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   PAGINATION - Beautiful Navigation with RTL Support
   =================================================================== */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* RTL Support for Pagination - Ensures 1 starts from the right */
.rtl .pagination,
[dir="rtl"] .pagination {
    direction: rtl !important;
}

.rtl .pagination ul,
[dir="rtl"] .pagination ul {
    direction: rtl !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    /* Standard row in RTL starts from right */
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.rtl .pagination ul li,
[dir="rtl"] .pagination ul li {
    direction: rtl !important;
}

.pagination ul,
.pagination .page-numbers {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.pagination li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Page Number Links */
.pagination a.page-numbers,
.pagination span.page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pagination a.page-numbers:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
}

/* Current Page */
.pagination span.page-numbers.current {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #4285f4 100%);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
}

/* Dots (Ellipsis) */
.pagination span.page-numbers.dots {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #999;
    min-width: auto;
    padding: 0 4px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Prev/Next Links - Unified Style */
.pagination a.prev,
.pagination a.next {
    padding: 0 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    min-width: auto;
    /* Overriding 42px for text-based buttons */
    background: var(--card-bg);
    /* Keeping card-bg for consistency */
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    gap: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
}

.pagination a.prev:hover,
.pagination a.next:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
}

/* Ensure inner spans don't have separate backgrounds */
.pagination a.page-numbers span {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: inline-block;
    color: inherit;
}

/* RTL Specific Tweaks for Buttons */
.rtl .pagination a.prev,
.rtl .pagination a.next {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
    /* Ensure arrow and text swap naturally */
}

/* Correct arrow sizes */
.pagination .page-numbers.prev,
.pagination .page-numbers.next {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Pagination */
@media (max-width: 576px) {

    .pagination a.page-numbers,
    .pagination span.page-numbers {
        min-width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        padding: 0 8px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .pagination a.prev,
    .pagination a.next {
        padding: 0 12px;
    }

    .pagination a.prev span,
    .pagination a.next span {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Comments Pagination */
.comments-area .pagination,
.comment-navigation {
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comment-navigation .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.comment-navigation .nav-previous a,
.comment-navigation .nav-next a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.comment-navigation .nav-previous a:hover,
.comment-navigation .nav-next a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* ===================================================================
   FOOTER - Clean Professional Design
   =================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--footer-bg);
    color: var(--footer-text);
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed), color var(--transition-speed);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* RTL Grid Reverse */
.rtl .footer-grid,
[dir="rtl"] .footer-grid {
    direction: rtl;
}

/* Footer About Column - Wider */
.footer-about {
    padding-right: 2rem;
}

.rtl .footer-about,
[dir="rtl"] .footer-about {
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.footer-about p {
    color: var(--footer-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--footer-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
    word-spacing: normal;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-col li {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    word-spacing: normal;
}

.footer-col a {
    color: var(--footer-link);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--footer-link-hover);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.rtl .footer-col a:hover,
[dir="rtl"] .footer-col a:hover {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 5px;
}

/* Contact Info Styling */
.contact-info li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.contact-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* RTL Footer Fixes */
.rtl .footer-col,
[dir="rtl"] .footer-col,
[lang="ar"] .footer-col {
    text-align: right;
}

.rtl .footer-col h4,
.rtl .footer-col a,
.rtl .footer-col li,
.rtl .footer-col p,
[dir="rtl"] .footer-col h4,
[dir="rtl"] .footer-col a,
[dir="rtl"] .footer-col li,
[dir="rtl"] .footer-col p,
[lang="ar"] .footer-col h4,
[lang="ar"] .footer-col a,
[lang="ar"] .footer-col li,
[lang="ar"] .footer-col p {
    text-align: right;
    text-justify: auto;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    word-spacing: normal;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* Social Icons */
.footer-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.social-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.3);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--footer-border);
    padding: 2rem 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom>p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: var(--footer-link);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-legal-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transition: width 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Theme Credit */
.theme-credit {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.theme-credit p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.theme-credit a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    background: rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.theme-credit a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.theme-credit svg {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Mobile Footer */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-about {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .rtl .footer-about,
    [dir="rtl"] .footer-about {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .site-footer {
        padding: 2.5rem 0 0;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-col,
    .rtl .footer-col,
    [dir="rtl"] .footer-col {
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .footer-col h4 {
        display: block;
    }

    .footer-social-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .contact-info li {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-legal-links {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================================
   TRUST & INTEGRITY FEATURES
   ============================================================================ */

/* Digital Signature Box */
.digital-signature-box {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.digital-signature-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Fact Check Widget */
.fact-check-widget table th {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
}

.fact-check-widget table tr:hover {
    background: var(--card-bg);
}

/* Authority Source Tooltip */
.nexus-source-wrap .source-trigger:hover {
    background: #cbd5e0 !important;
    color: #2d3748 !important;
}

.source-dropdown::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 20px;
    border-width: 10px 10px 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: var(--card-bg) transparent transparent;
}

.rtl .source-dropdown::before,
[dir="rtl"] .source-dropdown::before {
    left: auto;
    right: 20px;
}

/* Accuracy Reporting Section */
#report-error-btn:hover {
    border-color: #1a73e8 !important;
    color: #1a73e8 !important;
    background: var(--primary-light) !important;
}

#report-message:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #1a73e8 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .digital-signature-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .fact-check-widget {
        padding: 15px;
    }
}

/* Align Category and Editorial Badge in one line */
.article-top-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rtl .article-top-meta,
[dir="rtl"] .article-top-meta {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.article-top-meta .editorial-badge-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    float: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    width: auto !important;
}

.article-top-meta .article-category {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #1565c0 !important;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    text-shadow: none;
}

/* Ensure badges look consistent in the row */
.article-badge {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   ARTICLE CONTENT & LAYOUT TUNING
   =================================================================== */

/* Scoped to Single Post for better consistency */
.single-post {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

/* Fix stretched titles - all h1 should never be justify */
.single-post h1,
.article-header h1,
.post-title,
h1.entry-title {
    text-align: start !important;
    word-spacing: normal !important;
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
}

.article-content {
    text-align: justify;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-color);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Fix for large gaps in justified text on small screens */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .article-content {
        text-align: start;
        hyphens: auto;
    }
}

.article-content h1,
.article-content h2,
.article-content h3 {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: start !important;
}

.article-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.article-content a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.article-content a:hover {
    font-weight: 600;
    border-bottom-width: 2px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------
   SPECIFICATIONS & EVALUATION TABLES
   ------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.table-container,
.article-content table {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.table-container table,
.article-content table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 0;
    border: none;
}

.table-container thead,
.article-content table thead {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.table-container th,
.table-container td,
.article-content table th,
.article-content table td {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.rtl .table-container th,
.rtl .table-container td,
.rtl .article-content table th,
.rtl .article-content table td {
    text-align: right;
}

/* Striped rows with theme-aware coloring */
.table-container tbody tr,
.article-content table tbody tr {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.table-container tbody tr:nth-child(even),
.article-content table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: var(--blockquote-bg);
}

.table-container tbody tr:hover,
.article-content table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    cursor: default;
}

/* Green "Success/Positive" Table Variant (Evaluation) */
.evaluation-table thead,
.table-green thead {
    background-color: #14532d !important;
}

.evaluation-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd),
.table-green tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {
    background-color: rgba(20, 83, 45, 0.03);
}

.dark-mode .evaluation-table thead,
.dark-mode .table-green thead {
    background-color: #064e3b !important;
}

/* Custom Highlights */
.roi-highlight {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #166534;
    background: rgba(22, 101, 52, 0.1);
    padding: 2px 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.dark-mode .roi-highlight {
    color: #4ade80;
    background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.1);
}

.future-highlight {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #842283;
    background: rgba(132, 34, 131, 0.1);
    padding: 2px 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.dark-mode .future-highlight {
    color: #e879f9;
    background: rgba(232, 121, 249, 0.1);
}

/* FAQ Items Layout */
.faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.faq-item h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.faq-item p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
}

/* ===================================================================
   NEXUS NO RESULTS & 404 STYLING
   =================================================================== */
.nexus-no-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.no-results-icon {
    font-size: 5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
    animation: nexus-bounce 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.nexus-no-results h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.nexus-no-results p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.no-results-search {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.no-results-search form {
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--blockquote-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.no-results-search form:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-light);
}

.no-results-search input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.no-results-search input:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.no-results-search button {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.no-results-search button:hover {
    background: var(--accent-color);
}

.no-results-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.nexus-btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nexus-btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.2);
}

.no-results-recommendations {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 3rem;
}

.no-results-recommendations .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

@keyframes nexus-bounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }
}

/* Dark Mode Overrides for No Results */
.dark-mode .nexus-no-results {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e293b, #0f172a);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dark-mode .no-results-search form {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .nexus-no-results h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .no-results-search form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .no-results-search button {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Global Table Header Fix */
table thead,
table th,
.entry-content table th {
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Dark Mode Table Header Fix */
html.dark-mode table thead,
html.dark-mode table th,
html.dark-mode .entry-content table th,
body.dark-mode table thead,
body.dark-mode table th,
body.dark-mode .entry-content table th {
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   IMPROVED UI ELEMENTS (2026 Edition) - Clean Minimal Design
   =================================================================== */

/* 1. DARK MODE TOGGLE BUTTON - Simple Circle */
.theme-toggle {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color, #e2e8f0);
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-color, #475569);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
}

.dark-mode .theme-toggle {
    border-color: #475569;
    color: #fbbf24;
}

.dark-mode .theme-toggle:hover {
    border-color: #fbbf24;
}

/* 2. TAGS SECTION - Simple Clean Design */
.article-tags-v3,
.article-tags,
.nexus-tags-wrap {
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--card-bg, #fff);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e2e8f0);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.article-tags-v3 strong,
.article-tags strong,
.nexus-tags-wrap strong {
    display: inline;
    color: var(--heading-color, #1a1a1a) !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 8px;
    background: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.article-tags-v3 a,
.article-tags a,
.nexus-tags-wrap a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    margin: 4px;
    background: var(--bg-color, #f8fafc);
    color: var(--text-color, #475569);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e2e8f0);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.article-tags-v3 a:hover,
.article-tags a:hover,
.nexus-tags-wrap a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary-color, #1a73e8);
}

/* Tags - Dark Mode */
.dark-mode .article-tags-v3,
.dark-mode .article-tags,
.dark-mode .nexus-tags-wrap {
    background: var(--card-bg, #1e293b);
    border-color: var(--border-color, #334155);
}

.dark-mode .article-tags-v3 a,
.dark-mode .article-tags a,
.dark-mode .nexus-tags-wrap a {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: var(--text-color, #e2e8f0);
    border-color: var(--border-color, #334155);
}

/* 3. FAQ SECTION - Clean Modern Design */
.nexus-faq-section {
    margin: 2rem 0;
    background: var(--card-bg, #fff);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e2e8f0);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.nexus-faq-section .faq-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    color: var(--heading-color, #1a1a1a);
    background: var(--bg-color, #f8fafc);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e2e8f0);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-list {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
}

.faq-item {
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e8e8e8);
}

.faq-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    text-align: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-color, #1a1a1a);
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: var(--bg-color, #f8fafc);
}

.faq-question .faq-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--secondary-text, #666);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-color, #1a1a1a);
}

/* Dark Mode - FAQ */
.dark-mode .nexus-faq-section {
    background: var(--card-bg, #1e293b);
    border-color: var(--border-color, #334155);
}

.dark-mode .nexus-faq-section .faq-title {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: var(--heading-color, #f8fafc);
    border-color: var(--border-color, #334155);
}

.dark-mode .faq-question {
    color: var(--text-color, #e2e8f0);
}

.dark-mode .faq-question:hover {
    background: #0f172a;
}

.dark-mode .faq-answer {
    color: var(--text-color, #cbd5e1);
}

/* ===================================================================
   GLOBAL HEADER STYLING - Applied to All Pages
   =================================================================== */

/* Header Layout */
.header-inner {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 15px 25px !important;
    padding: 1rem 0 !important;
}

/* Logo - Full Name on One Line */
.site-logo {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: var(--heading-color) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.site-logo span {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Navigation - Full Width on Separate Row */
.main-nav {
    order: 10 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 0.75rem !important;
}

.main-nav ul,
.main-nav>ul {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 10px 30px !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.main-nav li {
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.main-nav a {
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.main-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Header Actions (Search, Dark Mode) */
.header-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

/* Article Page - Centered Content */
.single-post .article-header {
    text-align: center !important;
}

.single-post .article-header h1 {
    text-align: center !important;
}

.single-post .article-top-meta {
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.single-post .article-meta {
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

/* Category Badge - High Visibility */
.article-category,
.article-top-meta .article-category,
.single-post .article-category {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #1565c0 !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.article-category a,
.article-top-meta .article-category a,
.single-post .article-category a {
    color: #1565c0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   THEME CREDIT - FINAL OVERRIDE (End of file for max priority)
   =================================================================== */
.footer-bottom .theme-credit a,
.theme-credit a,
div.theme-credit a {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%) !important;
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.footer-bottom .theme-credit a:hover,
.theme-credit a:hover,
div.theme-credit a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #2563eb 100%) !important;
}

.footer-bottom .theme-credit a svg,
.theme-credit a svg,
div.theme-credit a svg {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    fill: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ===================================================================
   SMART RELATED ARTICLES - AI Powered Suggestions
   =================================================================== */
.nexus-smart-related {
    margin: 3rem 0;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.dark-mode .nexus-smart-related {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    border-color: #334155;
}

.smart-related-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.smart-related-title .title-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.smart-related-title .ai-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #7c3aed 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.rtl .smart-related-title .ai-badge {
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.smart-related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.smart-related-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.smart-related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.dark-mode .smart-related-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.smart-related-card .card-thumb {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.smart-related-card .card-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.smart-related-card .card-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.smart-related-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.smart-related-card .card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
}

.smart-related-card .match-score {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .smart-related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .smart-related-card {
        flex-direction: row;
    }

    .smart-related-card .card-thumb {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }
}