/* ==========================================================================
   KudiCompass Design System v2.2.0 — "The Sovereign Vault"
   Stitch Design Implementation

   Mobile-first · Tonal Architecture · Nigerian Green (#008751)
   Fonts: Manrope (headlines) + Inter (body/labels)
   Philosophy: No 1px borders. Depth via surface tiers & ambient shadows.

   Contents:
    1. Design Tokens (Stitch palette)
    2. Base & Reset
    3. Typography
    4. Layout & Container
    5. Glassmorphism Navigation
    6. Homepage Hero
    7. Category Bento Grid
    8. Product Cards
    9. Blog / Financial Literacy Section
   10. CTA Section
   11. Trust Meta Bar
   12. Verdict Box
   13. Author Box
   14. Article / Single Post
   15. Comparison Cards (Credit Card / Loans)
   16. Archive / Post Grid
   17. Page Template
   18. Footer
   19. Buttons & CTAs
   20. Badges & Labels
   21. Search & 404
   22. Sidebar
   23. Utilities
   24. Animations
   25. Print
   ========================================================================== */


/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS — Stitch Palette
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* --- Primary (Nigerian Green) --- */
  --kc-primary:              #006b3f;
  --kc-primary-container:    #008751;
  --kc-on-primary:           #ffffff;
  --kc-on-primary-container: #fdfff9;
  --kc-primary-fixed:        #8df8b7;
  --kc-primary-fixed-dim:    #70db9d;

  /* --- Secondary (Slate) --- */
  --kc-secondary:            #515f74;
  --kc-secondary-container:  #d5e3fd;
  --kc-on-secondary:         #ffffff;

  /* --- Tertiary (Warning Red) --- */
  --kc-tertiary:             #9d3d43;
  --kc-tertiary-container:   #bd555a;
  --kc-on-tertiary:          #ffffff;

  /* --- Error --- */
  --kc-error:                #ba1a1a;
  --kc-error-container:      #ffdad6;

  /* --- Surface Tiers (Tonal Architecture) --- */
  --kc-background:           #faf8ff;
  --kc-surface:              #faf8ff;
  --kc-surface-container-lowest:  #ffffff;
  --kc-surface-container-low:     #f2f3ff;
  --kc-surface-container:         #eaedff;
  --kc-surface-container-high:    #e2e7ff;
  --kc-surface-container-highest: #dae2fd;

  /* --- On Surface --- */
  --kc-on-surface:           #131b2e;
  --kc-on-surface-variant:   #3e4a41;
  --kc-on-background:        #131b2e;

  /* --- Outlines (Ghost borders) --- */
  --kc-outline:              #6e7a70;
  --kc-outline-variant:      #bdcabe;

  /* --- Inverse --- */
  --kc-inverse-surface:      #283044;
  --kc-inverse-on-surface:   #eef0ff;
  --kc-inverse-primary:      #70db9d;

  /* --- Semantic --- */
  --kc-success:    #16A34A;
  --kc-warning:    #D97706;
  --kc-danger:     #DC2626;
  --kc-info:       #0284C7;

  /* --- Typography --- */
  --kc-font-headline: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --kc-font-body:     'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --kc-font-label:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* --- Spacing (scale 2) --- */
  --kc-space-1:  4px;
  --kc-space-2:  8px;
  --kc-space-3:  12px;
  --kc-space-4:  16px;
  --kc-space-5:  20px;
  --kc-space-6:  24px;
  --kc-space-8:  32px;
  --kc-space-10: 40px;
  --kc-space-12: 48px;
  --kc-space-16: 64px;
  --kc-space-20: 80px;
  --kc-space-24: 96px;

  /* --- Radii (Stitch ROUND_EIGHT) --- */
  --kc-radius-sm:  0.25rem;
  --kc-radius-md:  0.5rem;
  --kc-radius-lg:  0.75rem;
  --kc-radius-xl:  1rem;
  --kc-radius-2xl: 1.5rem;
  --kc-radius-3xl: 2rem;
  --kc-radius-full: 9999px;

  /* --- Shadows (Ambient Tonal — no drop shadows) --- */
  --kc-shadow-sm:    0 1px 3px rgba(19,27,46,0.04);
  --kc-shadow:       0 4px 12px rgba(19,27,46,0.06);
  --kc-shadow-md:    0 8px 24px rgba(19,27,46,0.06);
  --kc-shadow-lg:    0 16px 48px rgba(19,27,46,0.06);
  --kc-shadow-xl:    0 32px 64px -12px rgba(19,27,46,0.06);

  /* --- Layout --- */
  --kc-container:  1280px;
  --kc-content:    768px;
  --kc-gutter:     32px;

  /* --- Transition --- */
  --kc-transition: 0.2s ease;
  --kc-transition-slow: 0.5s ease;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   2. BASE & RESET
   ========================================================================== */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  background-color: var(--kc-surface-container-low);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--kc-primary-fixed);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--kc-primary-container);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

/* Screen reader only */
.screen-reader-text {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.screen-reader-text:focus {
  position: static;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  clip: auto;
  white-space: normal;
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  z-index: 100000;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.875rem; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
}

.kc-label {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-label);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-overline {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-label);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   4. LAYOUT & CONTAINER
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--kc-container);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--kc-gutter);
  padding-right: var(--kc-gutter);
}

.kc-container--narrow {
  max-width: var(--kc-content);
}

.kc-site-content {
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.kc-main {
  padding-top: var(--kc-space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--kc-space-16);
}

.kc-main--single {
  padding-top: var(--kc-space-12);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   5. GLASSMORPHISM NAVIGATION — "The Sovereign Vault" (Stitch)
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(19, 27, 46, 0.06);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.kc-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
  max-width: var(--kc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Logo / Brand */
.kc-header__brand {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.kc-header__logo-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.kc-header__logo-img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 180px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Fallback for WordPress custom-logo class */
.kc-header .custom-logo {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 180px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.kc-header__site-name {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Navigation links ── */
.kc-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.kc-nav__menu {
  display: none;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .kc-nav__menu {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.kc-nav__menu li a {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(19, 27, 46, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.kc-nav__menu li a:hover {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-nav__menu li.current-menu-item a,
.kc-nav__menu li.current_page_item a,
.kc-nav__menu li.current-menu-ancestor a {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--kc-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* CTA Button in nav */
.kc-nav__cta {
  display: none;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.kc-nav__cta:hover {
  background: var(--kc-primary-container);
}

.kc-nav__cta:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .kc-nav__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile hamburger ── */
.kc-nav__toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .kc-nav__toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.kc-nav__hamburger,
.kc-nav__hamburger::before,
.kc-nav__hamburger::after {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--kc-on-surface);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.kc-nav__hamburger {
  position: relative;
}

.kc-nav__hamburger::before,
.kc-nav__hamburger::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

.kc-nav__hamburger::before { top: -7px; }
.kc-nav__hamburger::after  { top: 7px; }

/* Hamburger → X transform */
.kc-nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .kc-nav__hamburger {
  background: transparent;
}
.kc-nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .kc-nav__hamburger::before {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.kc-nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .kc-nav__hamburger::after {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ── Mobile menu (slide-out panel) ── */
.kc-mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 32px rgba(19, 27, 46, 0.1);
}

.kc-mobile-menu.is-open {
  right: 0;
}

.kc-mobile-menu__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--kc-surface-container);
}

.kc-mobile-menu__close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.kc-mobile-menu__close:hover {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-low);
}

.kc-mobile-menu ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.kc-mobile-menu ul li a {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  padding: 0.875rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--kc-surface-container-low);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.kc-mobile-menu ul li:first-child a {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.kc-mobile-menu ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-mobile-menu__cta {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.kc-mobile-menu__cta:hover {
  background: var(--kc-primary-container);
}

/* Mobile overlay */
.kc-mobile-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(19, 27, 46, 0.4);
  z-index: 99;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.kc-mobile-overlay.is-open {
  display: block;
}

/* Account for fixed header */
body {
  padding-top: 80px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   6. HOMEPAGE HERO
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--kc-space-20) var(--kc-gutter) var(--kc-space-24);
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-low);
}

.kc-hero__inner {
  max-width: var(--kc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .kc-hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.kc-hero__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  background: var(--kc-primary-fixed);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-6);
}

.kc-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-hero__title span {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-hero__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
  max-width: 32rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-10);
}

/* Search box */
.kc-hero__search {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.kc-hero__search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 20px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.kc-hero__search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 140px 20px 56px;
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-lg);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  outline: none;
  transition: box-shadow var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-hero__search-input:focus {
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-lg), 0 0 0 2px rgba(0,107,63,0.4);
}

.kc-hero__search-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
}

.kc-hero__search-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  top: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-hero__search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--kc-primary-container);
}

/* Hero image */
.kc-hero__image {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .kc-hero__image {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
  }
}

.kc-hero__image img {
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-3xl);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-xl);
  width: 100%;
}

/* Floating trust card */
.kc-hero__float-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-xl);
  max-width: 280px;
}

.kc-hero__float-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-hero__float-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(0,107,63,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-hero__float-card-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
}

.kc-hero__float-card-value {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-hero__float-card-bar {
  height: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-low);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-hero__float-card-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  width: 92%;
}

.kc-hero__float-card-note {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   7. CATEGORY BENTO GRID
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-categories {
  padding: var(--kc-space-24) var(--kc-gutter);
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
}

.kc-categories__inner {
  max-width: var(--kc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.kc-categories__header {
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-16);
}

.kc-categories__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.875rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-categories__desc {
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.kc-categories__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .kc-categories__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .kc-categories__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  }
}

.kc-cat-card {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-low);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-2xl);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--kc-transition-slow), color var(--kc-transition-slow);
}

.kc-cat-card:hover {
  background: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-cat-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-sm);
  transition: background var(--kc-transition-slow), color var(--kc-transition-slow);
  font-size: 1.875rem;
}

.kc-cat-card:hover .kc-cat-card__icon {
  background: var(--kc-primary-fixed-dim);
}

.kc-cat-card__title {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-2);
  transition: color var(--kc-transition-slow);
}

.kc-cat-card:hover .kc-cat-card__title {
  color: #fff;
}

.kc-cat-card__sub {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
  transition: color var(--kc-transition-slow);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.kc-cat-card:hover .kc-cat-card__sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   8. PRODUCT CARDS (Featured Section)
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-featured {
  padding: var(--kc-space-24) var(--kc-gutter);
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-low);
}

.kc-featured__inner {
  max-width: var(--kc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.kc-featured__header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--kc-space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-16);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-featured__header {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}

.kc-featured__label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
  display: block;
}

.kc-featured__view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  transition: transform var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-featured__view-all:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.kc-featured__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-featured__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .kc-featured__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Product card */
.kc-product-card {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--kc-transition-slow);
}

.kc-product-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-lg);
}

.kc-product-card__image {
  position: relative;
  height: 192px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--kc-surface-container);
}

.kc-product-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(0.5);
  transition: filter 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.kc-product-card:hover .kc-product-card__image img {
  filter: grayscale(0);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.kc-product-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: var(--kc-primary-fixed);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.kc-product-card__body {
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-product-card__title {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-2);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-product-card__title a {
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.kc-product-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-product-card__sub {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-6);
}

.kc-product-card__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-4);
  padding: var(--kc-space-6) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--kc-surface-container-low);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--kc-surface-container-low);
}

.kc-product-card__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
}

.kc-product-card__stat-value {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.kc-product-card__stat-value--primary {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-product-card__cta {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-6);
  padding: var(--kc-space-4);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--kc-transition), color var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-product-card__cta:hover {
  background: var(--kc-primary-container);
  color: #fff;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   9. BLOG / FINANCIAL LITERACY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-blog-section {
  padding: var(--kc-space-24) var(--kc-gutter);
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-high);
}

.kc-blog-section__inner {
  max-width: var(--kc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.kc-blog-section__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--kc-space-16);
}

.kc-blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* Large feature blog card */
.kc-blog-feature {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-3xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .kc-blog-feature {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.kc-blog-feature__image {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.kc-blog-feature__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.kc-blog-feature:hover .kc-blog-feature__image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.kc-blog-feature__body {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--kc-space-10);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.kc-blog-feature__cat {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-blog-feature__title {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-blog-feature__excerpt {
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.kc-blog-feature__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-3);
}

.kc-blog-feature__avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  background: var(--kc-primary-fixed);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

/* Small blog card */
.kc-blog-small {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-3xl);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--kc-space-6);
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: box-shadow var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-blog-small:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-md);
}

.kc-blog-small__image {
  width: 128px;
  height: 128px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.kc-blog-small__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.kc-blog-small__cat {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--kc-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-blog-small__title {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  transition: color var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-blog-small:hover .kc-blog-small__title {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-blog-small__date {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-2);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   10. CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-cta-section {
  padding: var(--kc-space-24) var(--kc-gutter);
}

.kc-cta-section__inner {
  max-width: 64rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-3xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--kc-inverse-surface);
  padding: var(--kc-space-16);
  text-align: center;
}

.kc-cta-section__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.2;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, var(--kc-primary), transparent),
              radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, var(--kc-primary-container), transparent);
}

.kc-cta-section__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.kc-cta-section__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.kc-cta-section__desc {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: rgb(148 163 184);
  max-width: 32rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--kc-space-12);
}

.kc-cta-section__buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .kc-cta-section__buttons {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   11. TRUST META BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-trust-meta {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-highest);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  padding: var(--kc-space-6) var(--kc-space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-12);
}

.kc-trust-meta__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--kc-space-4) var(--kc-space-6);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.kc-trust-meta__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
}

.kc-trust-meta__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-trust-meta__label {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.kc-trust-meta__link {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-trust-meta__credential {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
}

.kc-trust-meta__date {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-trust-meta__item--disclosure {
  margin-left: auto;
}

.kc-trust-meta__disclosure-link {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   12. VERDICT BOX
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-verdict {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--kc-primary);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-12);
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-sm);
}

.kc-verdict__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-verdict__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-verdict__rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-verdict__rating-num {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-verdict__headline {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-3);
}

.kc-verdict__text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.kc-verdict__pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-6);
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .kc-verdict__pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.kc-verdict__list-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-3);
}

.kc-verdict__pros ul li,
.kc-verdict__cons ul li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  padding: var(--kc-space-1) 0;
  list-style: disc;
  margin-left: 1rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   13. AUTHOR BOX
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-author-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--kc-space-8);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-high);
  padding: var(--kc-space-10);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-2xl);
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-20);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-author-box {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.kc-author-box__img {
  width: 128px;
  height: 128px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  transition: filter var(--kc-transition-slow);
}

.kc-author-box:hover .kc-author-box__img {
  filter: grayscale(0);
}

.kc-author-box__label {
  display: none;
}

.kc-author-box__name {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-author-box__name a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.kc-author-box__title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-author-box__bio {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-author-box__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--kc-space-4);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.kc-author-box__posts {
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.kc-author-box__social {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   14. ARTICLE / SINGLE POST
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-article__cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--kc-primary-fixed);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-6);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.kc-article .entry-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
}

/* Article header with author info inline */
.kc-article__header-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--kc-space-6);
  padding: var(--kc-space-8) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(189,202,190,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(189,202,190,0.2);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.kc-article__author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-article__author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.kc-article__author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-article__reviewed-by {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.kc-article__author-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
}

.kc-article__share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-3);
}

.kc-article__share-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
}

.kc-article__share-btn {
  padding: var(--kc-space-2);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  transition: background var(--kc-transition);
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-article__share-btn:hover {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-high);
}

/* Featured image */
.kc-article__featured {
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.kc-article__featured img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Article content */
.entry-content {
  max-width: var(--kc-content);
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
}

.entry-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-16);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.entry-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-6);
}

.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol {
  list-style-position: outside;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.entry-content ul { list-style-type: disc; }
.entry-content ol { list-style-type: decimal; }

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

.entry-content blockquote {
  padding: var(--kc-space-6) var(--kc-space-8);
  background: var(--kc-surface-container);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--kc-primary);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  margin: var(--kc-space-8) 0;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.entry-content img {
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-2xl);
  margin: var(--kc-space-12) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-md);
}

.entry-content a {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.entry-content a:hover {
  color: var(--kc-primary-container);
}

/* Article TOC */
.kc-article__toc {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-highest);
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.kc-article__toc-title {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-article__toc nav a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: var(--kc-space-2) 0;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  transition: color var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-article__toc nav a:hover {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

/* Executive summary */
.kc-article__summary {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--kc-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.kc-article__summary-title {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-article__summary ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.kc-article__summary li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--kc-space-3);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

/* Two-column layout for article (TOC + summary) */
.kc-article__bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-16);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-article__bento {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  }
}

/* Tags */
.kc-article__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.kc-article__tags-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  margin-right: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-article__tags a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  background: var(--kc-surface-container);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-article__tags a:hover {
  background: var(--kc-primary-fixed);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   15. COMPARISON CARDS (Ranked product list)
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-rank-card {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  padding: 4px 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-12);
}

.kc-rank-card__number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: -16px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-md);
  z-index: 1;
}

.kc-rank-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(141,248,183,0.2);
  padding: var(--kc-space-2) var(--kc-space-6);
  border-radius: 0 var(--kc-radius-xl) 0 var(--kc-radius-xl);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-rank-card__main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-8);
  padding: var(--kc-space-8) var(--kc-space-8) var(--kc-space-8);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .kc-rank-card__main {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 1fr;
    padding: var(--kc-space-12);
  }
}

.kc-rank-card__logo img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-rank-card__name {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-rank-card__rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #eab308;
}

.kc-rank-card__rating-text {
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-rank-card__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--kc-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-rank-card__stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.kc-rank-card__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
}

.kc-rank-card__stat-value {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-rank-card__stat-value--primary {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-rank-card__cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-rank-card__footer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-12);
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
  background: rgba(242,243,255,0.5);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(189,202,190,0.1);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--kc-radius-xl) var(--kc-radius-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-rank-card__footer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    padding: var(--kc-space-8) var(--kc-space-12);
  }
}

.kc-rank-card__pros-title,
.kc-rank-card__cons-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-rank-card__pros-title .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-rank-card__cons-title .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--kc-tertiary);
}

.kc-rank-card__pros ul li,
.kc-rank-card__cons ul li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-3);
}

/* Comparison card (horizontal layout for credit cards) */
.kc-comparison-card {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-comparison-card {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.kc-comparison-card__rating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--kc-primary-fixed);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-sm);
}

.kc-comparison-card__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 224px;
  position: relative;
  background: #0f172a;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-comparison-card__image {
    width: 288px;
    height: auto;
  }
}

.kc-comparison-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.kc-comparison-card:hover .kc-comparison-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.kc-comparison-card__image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,23,42,0.8), transparent);
}

.kc-comparison-card__body {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.kc-comparison-card__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-comparison-card__name {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.kc-comparison-card__type {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-low);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-sm);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
}

.kc-comparison-card__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-8);
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-6);
}

.kc-comparison-card__features {
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-6);
}

.kc-comparison-card__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-comparison-card__features .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.kc-comparison-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-4);
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.kc-comparison-card__apply {
  flex: 1;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   16. ARCHIVE / POST GRID
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-page-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-12);
}

.kc-page-header__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-page-header__desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.kc-post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .kc-post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .kc-post-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.kc-card {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--kc-transition-slow), transform var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.kc-card__thumb {
  display: block;
  height: 192px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.kc-card__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.kc-card:hover .kc-card__thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.kc-card__body {
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.kc-card__cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-2);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.kc-card__title {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-3);
}

.kc-card__title a {
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-card:hover .kc-card__title a {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.kc-card__meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
}

/* Pagination */
.kc-pagination {
  margin-top: var(--kc-space-16);
}

.kc-pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
}

.kc-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 var(--kc-space-3);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-md);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  transition: background var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-high);
}

.kc-pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   17. PAGE TEMPLATE
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-page .entry-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.kc-page__featured {
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.kc-page__featured img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.kc-no-results {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--kc-space-20) 0;
}

.kc-no-results h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}

.kc-no-results p {
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
  max-width: 28rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   18. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-footer {
  background: var(--kc-inverse-surface);
  padding: var(--kc-space-16) 0 var(--kc-space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.kc-footer__inner {
  max-width: var(--kc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--kc-gutter);
}

.kc-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--kc-space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-12);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.kc-footer-col__title {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-6);
}

.kc-footer-widget {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.kc-footer-widget a,
.kc-footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: rgb(148 163 184);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-footer-widget a:hover,
.kc-footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--kc-primary-container);
}

.kc-footer-widget p {
  color: rgb(148 163 184);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.kc-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding-top: var(--kc-space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--kc-space-6);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .kc-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

.kc-footer-bottom p {
  color: rgb(148 163 184);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.kc-footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--kc-space-6);
}

.kc-footer-legal a {
  color: rgb(148 163 184);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--kc-transition);
}

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

/* Colophon (bottom bar) */
.kc-colophon {
  background: var(--kc-inverse-surface);
  padding: var(--kc-space-4) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.kc-colophon__inner {
  max-width: var(--kc-container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--kc-gutter);
}

.kc-colophon p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgb(100 116 139);
  margin: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   19. BUTTONS & CTAs
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--kc-transition), color var(--kc-transition), box-shadow var(--kc-transition), transform var(--kc-transition);
}

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

/* Primary */
.kc-btn--primary {
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.kc-btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--kc-primary-container);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-md);
}

/* Primary large */
.kc-btn--primary-lg {
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary);
  padding: 20px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  box-shadow: var(--kc-shadow-lg), 0 0 32px rgba(0,107,63,0.2);
}

.kc-btn--primary-lg:hover {
  background: var(--kc-primary-container);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary);
}

/* Secondary / Ghost */
.kc-btn--secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 20px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

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

/* Surface button */
.kc-btn--surface {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-high);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-md);
}

.kc-btn--surface:hover {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-highest);
}

/* Full width */
.kc-btn--full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* For backward compatibility with old class names */
.kc-btn-primary,
.kudi-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary) !important;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-md);
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-btn-primary:hover,
.kudi-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--kc-primary-container);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   20. BADGES & LABELS
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.kc-badge--primary {
  background: var(--kc-primary-fixed);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-badge--safe {
  background: rgba(22,163,74,0.1);
  color: var(--kc-success);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.kc-badge--top {
  background: var(--kc-primary-fixed);
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
}

.kc-badge--tertiary {
  background: var(--kc-tertiary);
  color: var(--kc-on-tertiary);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   21. SEARCH & 404
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--kc-space-3);
  max-width: 28rem;
  margin: var(--kc-space-8) auto;
}

.kc-search-form__input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-md);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface);
  outline: none;
  transition: box-shadow var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-search-form__input:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0,107,63,0.4);
}

.kc-search-form__input::placeholder {
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
}

.kc-search-form__btn {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--kc-primary);
  color: var(--kc-on-primary);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--kc-transition);
}

.kc-search-form__btn:hover {
  background: var(--kc-primary-container);
}

.kc-404 {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--kc-space-24) var(--kc-gutter);
}

.kc-404__icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.kc-404__title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   22. SIDEBAR
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-sidebar {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container-high);
  padding: var(--kc-space-8);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
}

.kc-widget {
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-8);
}

.kc-widget:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.kc-widget__title {
  font-family: var(--kc-font-headline);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--kc-space-2);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   23. UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */

.kc-text-primary   { color: var(--kc-primary); }
.kc-text-secondary { color: var(--kc-secondary); }
.kc-text-on-surface { color: var(--kc-on-surface); }
.kc-bg-surface     { background: var(--kc-surface); }
.kc-bg-lowest      { background: var(--kc-surface-container-lowest); }
.kc-bg-low         { background: var(--kc-surface-container-low); }
.kc-bg-high        { background: var(--kc-surface-container-high); }
.kc-bg-highest     { background: var(--kc-surface-container-highest); }

/* Breadcrumbs */
.kc-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-6);
}

.kc-breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--kc-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.kc-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
}

.kc-breadcrumbs .separator {
  margin: 0 var(--kc-space-2);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Disclosure */
.kc-disclosure {
  background: var(--kc-surface-container);
  border-radius: var(--kc-radius-xl);
  padding: var(--kc-space-4) var(--kc-space-6);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--kc-on-surface-variant);
  margin-bottom: var(--kc-space-6);
}

.kc-disclosure a {
  color: var(--kc-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Star ratings */
.kc-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2px;
  color: #eab308;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   24. ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

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

.kc-animate-in {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.5s ease forwards;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   25. PRINT
   ========================================================================== */

@media print {
  .kc-header,
  .kc-nav,
  .kc-footer,
  .kc-colophon,
  .kc-trust-meta,
  .kc-author-box,
  .kc-sidebar,
  .kc-cta-section,
  .kc-mobile-menu,
  .kc-breadcrumbs,
  .kc-disclosure,
  .kc-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  body {
    padding-top: 0;
    font-size: 12pt;
  }

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

  a[href]::after {
    content: " (" attr(href) ")";
    font-size: 0.8em;
    color: #666;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SDE GEO Classes — Import
   ========================================================================== */

/* GEO classes are loaded from sde-geo.css separately */