:root {
  --cts-ink: #14212b;
  --cts-muted: #5f6f7d;
  --cts-brand: #075c63;
  --cts-brand-dark: #03464c;
  --cts-accent: #f0a43a;
  --cts-accent-dark: #c9770b;
  --cts-sky: #eaf7f6;
  --cts-paper: #ffffff;
  --cts-wash: #f5f8f8;
  --cts-line: #dbe5e6;
  --cts-positive: #16784a;
  --cts-negative: #a33a36;
  --cts-radius-sm: 10px;
  --cts-radius: 18px;
  --cts-radius-lg: 28px;
  --cts-shadow-sm: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 33, 43, .08);
  --cts-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(20, 33, 43, .12);
  --cts-max: 1180px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { color: var(--cts-ink); }
body, button, input, select, textarea { font-family: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif; }

.site-container, .content-container { max-width: var(--cts-max); }
.content-area { margin-top: 0; }
.entry-content { font-size: clamp(1.01rem, .98rem + .15vw, 1.12rem); line-height: 1.75; }
.entry-content > * { margin-bottom: 1.35rem; }
.entry-content > h1 { margin: 0 0 1.15rem; font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 1.8rem + 2.5vw, 4.35rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.052em; }
.entry-content h2 { margin-top: 2.8rem; font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.45rem + 1vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.025em; }
.entry-content h3 { margin-top: 2rem; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.15rem + .4vw, 1.65rem); line-height: 1.25; }
.entry-content a:not(.cts-button) { color: var(--cts-brand); text-decoration-thickness: .08em; text-underline-offset: .16em; }
.entry-content a:not(.cts-button):hover { color: var(--cts-brand-dark); }

.site-header-wrap .site-header-row-container-inner { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(219,229,230,.85); }
.site-title { letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.header-navigation .header-menu-container ul ul.sub-menu { border-radius: var(--cts-radius-sm); box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; }

.cts-shell { width: min(calc(100% - 32px), var(--cts-max)); margin-inline: auto; }
.cts-section { padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0; }
.cts-section--soft { background: var(--cts-wash); }
.cts-section--brand { color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cts-brand-dark), var(--cts-brand)); }
.cts-section-heading { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 2.4rem; text-align: center; }
.cts-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; color: var(--cts-brand); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.cts-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: currentColor; }
.cts-section--brand .cts-eyebrow { color: #b8eeea; }
.cts-section-title { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.55rem + 2vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
.cts-section-lead { margin: 1rem auto 0; max-width: 700px; color: var(--cts-muted); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.cts-section--brand .cts-section-lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }

.cts-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(4.6rem, 10vw, 8rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.8rem); background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(240,164,58,.19), transparent 27%), linear-gradient(145deg, #eef9f8 0%, #fff 55%, #f5f8f8 100%); }
.cts-hero::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:auto -8% -40% 45%; height:75%; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(7,92,99,.06); filter:blur(10px); pointer-events:none; }
.cts-hero-grid { position:relative; z-index:1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(320px,.85fr); align-items:center; gap:clamp(2rem,6vw,5rem); }
.cts-hero h1 { margin:.6rem 0 1.1rem; max-width:780px; font-size:clamp(2.75rem, 2rem + 3.6vw, 5.6rem); line-height:.98; letter-spacing:-.06em; }
.cts-hero-copy { max-width:680px; color:var(--cts-muted); font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1rem + .35vw,1.32rem); }
.cts-hero-support { max-width:680px; margin:.7rem 0 0; color:#45606a; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.65; }
.cts-actions { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.85rem; margin-top:1.65rem; }
.cts-button { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.5rem; min-height:48px; padding:.82rem 1.2rem; border:1px solid transparent; border-radius:999px; font-weight:800; line-height:1; text-decoration:none !important; transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease; }
.cts-button:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:var(--cts-shadow-sm); }
.cts-button--primary { color:#fff !important; background:var(--cts-brand); }
.cts-button--primary:hover { background:var(--cts-brand-dark); }
.cts-button--accent { color:#291801 !important; background:var(--cts-accent); }
.cts-button--outline { color:var(--cts-brand) !important; border-color:var(--cts-brand); background:#fff; }
.cts-button--white { color:var(--cts-brand-dark) !important; background:#fff; }
.cts-trust-row { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.7rem 1.1rem; margin-top:1.3rem; color:#45606a; font-size:.9rem; font-weight:650; }
.cts-trust-row span::before { content:'✓'; margin-right:.38rem; color:var(--cts-positive); font-weight:900; }
.cts-hero-panel { padding:1.4rem; border:1px solid rgba(7,92,99,.13); border-radius:var(--cts-radius-lg); background:rgba(255,255,255,.8); box-shadow:var(--cts-shadow); backdrop-filter:blur(12px); }
.cts-hero-panel h2 { margin:.2rem 0 1rem; font-size:1.1rem; }
.cts-mini-list { display:grid; gap:.7rem; }
.cts-mini-card { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem; padding:.9rem 1rem; border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:14px; background:#fff; }
.cts-mini-card strong { display:block; }
.cts-mini-card small { color:var(--cts-muted); }
.cts-score { display:grid; place-items:center; flex:0 0 auto; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:13px; color:#fff; background:var(--cts-brand); font-weight:900; }

.cts-grid { display:grid; gap:1.25rem; }
.cts-grid--3 { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); }
.cts-grid--4 { grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); }
.cts-card { position:relative; padding:1.45rem; border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:var(--cts-radius); background:var(--cts-paper); box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(20,33,43,.02); transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease; }
.cts-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:#b7ced0; box-shadow:var(--cts-shadow-sm); }
.cts-card h3 { margin:.2rem 0 .55rem; font-size:1.23rem; line-height:1.25; }
.cts-card p { margin:0; color:var(--cts-muted); }
.cts-card-link { position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; }
.cts-card-link:focus-visible { outline:3px solid var(--cts-accent); outline-offset:3px; }
.cts-icon { display:grid; place-items:center; width:48px; height:48px; margin-bottom:1rem; border-radius:14px; color:var(--cts-brand); background:var(--cts-sky); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:900; }
.cts-card-meta { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.55rem; margin-top:1rem; color:#63747e; font-size:.82rem; }
.cts-pill { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; padding:.34rem .62rem; border-radius:999px; color:var(--cts-brand-dark); background:var(--cts-sky); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:750; }

.cts-comparison { overflow-x:auto; margin:1.8rem 0; border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:var(--cts-radius); box-shadow:var(--cts-shadow-sm); }
.cts-comparison table { width:100%; min-width:760px; margin:0; border-collapse:collapse; background:#fff; }
.cts-comparison th, .cts-comparison td { padding:1rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--cts-line); text-align:left; vertical-align:top; }
.cts-comparison th { color:#fff; background:var(--cts-brand-dark); font-size:.84rem; letter-spacing:.03em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.cts-comparison tr:last-child td { border-bottom:0; }
.cts-comparison .cts-button { min-height:40px; padding:.68rem .85rem; font-size:.86rem; }

.cts-verdict { margin:2rem 0; padding:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,2rem); border:1px solid #c9dfe0; border-left:6px solid var(--cts-brand); border-radius:var(--cts-radius); background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0fbfa,#fff); }
.cts-verdict h2, .cts-verdict h3 { margin-top:0; }
.cts-disclosure { margin:1.4rem 0; padding:.9rem 1rem; border:1px solid #eed5ad; border-radius:12px; color:#5d431f; background:#fff8ec; font-size:.88rem; }
.cts-evidence { display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:.8rem 1rem; margin:1.4rem 0; padding:1rem; border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:14px; background:var(--cts-wash); font-size:.9rem; }
.cts-evidence strong { color:var(--cts-brand-dark); }
.cts-pros-cons { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1rem; margin:1.5rem 0; }
.cts-pros, .cts-cons { padding:1.2rem; border-radius:var(--cts-radius); }
.cts-pros { border:1px solid #bcdacb; background:#f1faf5; }
.cts-cons { border:1px solid #e5c7c4; background:#fff6f5; }
.cts-pros h3 { color:var(--cts-positive); }
.cts-cons h3 { color:var(--cts-negative); }
.cts-pros li::marker { color:var(--cts-positive); }
.cts-cons li::marker { color:var(--cts-negative); }

.cts-tool { margin:1.8rem 0; padding:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,2rem); border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:var(--cts-radius); background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--cts-shadow-sm); }
.cts-tool-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem; }
.cts-field label { display:block; margin-bottom:.35rem; font-size:.9rem; font-weight:800; }
.cts-field input, .cts-field select { width:100%; min-height:48px; border:1px solid #bfd0d2; border-radius:10px; background:#fff; }
.cts-result { margin-top:1.2rem; padding:1rem; border-radius:12px; color:#fff; background:var(--cts-brand-dark); }
.cts-result strong { font-size:1.35rem; }

.cts-author-box { display:grid; grid-template-columns:72px 1fr; gap:1rem; align-items:start; margin:2.4rem 0; padding:1.2rem; border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:var(--cts-radius); background:var(--cts-wash); }
.cts-author-avatar { display:grid; place-items:center; width:72px; height:72px; border-radius:50%; color:#fff; background:var(--cts-brand); font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:900; }
.cts-author-box h3 { margin:0 0 .35rem; }
.cts-author-box p { margin:.25rem 0; color:var(--cts-muted); font-size:.93rem; }

.cts-cta { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto; gap:1.5rem; align-items:center; padding:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.8rem); border-radius:var(--cts-radius-lg); color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cts-brand-dark),var(--cts-brand)); box-shadow:var(--cts-shadow); }
.cts-cta h2 { margin:0 0 .4rem; color:#fff; }
.cts-cta p { margin:0; color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); }

.cts-breadcrumbs { width:min(calc(100% - 32px),var(--cts-max)); margin:1.2rem auto 0; color:var(--cts-muted); font-size:.84rem; }
.cts-breadcrumbs a { color:var(--cts-brand); }

.site-footer { border-top:1px solid var(--cts-line); }
.site-footer a { text-underline-offset:.15em; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .cts-hero-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cts-hero-panel { max-width:680px; }
  .cts-grid--4 { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .cts-grid--3 { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .cts-shell { width:min(calc(100% - 22px),var(--cts-max)); }
  .cts-section { padding:3.5rem 0; }
  .cts-grid--3, .cts-grid--4, .cts-pros-cons, .cts-tool-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cts-cta { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cts-actions .cts-button { width:100%; }
  .cts-author-box { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { scroll-behavior:auto !important; transition:none !important; animation:none !important; }
}

/* Generated pages include their own intentional H1 headings. Disable Kadence's duplicate page title visually. */
.page .entry-header,
.page .entry-hero-container-inner { display: none; }
.home .site-main,
.home .content-area,
.home .content-container,
.home .entry-content-wrap,
.home .entry-content { margin: 0; padding: 0; max-width: none; }
.home .site-container { max-width: none; }

/* Evidence, author, archive, and decision-tool enhancements */
.cts-proof-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(300px,.9fr); gap:clamp(2rem,6vw,5rem); align-items:center; }
.cts-proof-list { display:grid; gap:.85rem; }
.cts-proof-list > div { display:grid; grid-template-columns:48px 1fr; gap:1rem; align-items:center; padding:1rem; border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:16px; background:#fff; }
.cts-proof-list strong { display:grid; place-items:center; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:14px; color:#fff; background:var(--cts-brand); font-size:1.15rem; }
.cts-proof-list span { color:var(--cts-muted); font-weight:650; }

.cts-evidence-card { margin:1.4rem 0 2rem; padding:clamp(1.2rem,3vw,1.8rem); border:1px solid #c9dfe0; border-radius:var(--cts-radius); background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f0fbfa,#fff); }
.cts-evidence-card__head { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem; align-items:start; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.cts-evidence-card__head h2 { margin:.1rem 0 0; font-size:1.35rem; }
.cts-evidence-card .cts-evidence { margin:0; background:#fff; }
.cts-evidence-card dt { color:var(--cts-brand-dark); font-weight:800; }
.cts-evidence-card dd { margin:0; color:var(--cts-muted); }
.cts-limitations { margin:1.4rem 0; padding:1.15rem; border:1px solid #eed5ad; border-radius:var(--cts-radius); background:#fff8ec; }
.cts-limitations h3 { margin-top:0; color:#73501e; }

.cts-related { margin:2.5rem 0; padding:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem); border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:var(--cts-radius-lg); background:var(--cts-wash); }
.cts-related h2 { margin:.15rem 0 1.2rem; }
.cts-related-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:.75rem; }
.cts-related-grid a { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem; padding:1rem; border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:14px; color:var(--cts-ink); background:#fff; font-weight:750; text-decoration:none; }
.cts-related-grid a:hover { border-color:#9cbfc2; color:var(--cts-brand); box-shadow:var(--cts-shadow-sm); }

.cts-scorecard { margin:1.8rem 0; padding:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,2rem); border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:var(--cts-radius); background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--cts-shadow-sm); }
.cts-scorecard__head { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:start; gap:1.5rem; }
.cts-scorecard ol { display:grid; gap:.8rem; margin:1.4rem 0; padding:0; list-style:none; counter-reset:scorecard; }
.cts-scorecard li { counter-increment:scorecard; padding:1rem; border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:14px; background:var(--cts-wash); }
.cts-scorecard li label { display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:.7rem; align-items:start; font-weight:750; }
.cts-scorecard li label::before { content:counter(scorecard, decimal-leading-zero); color:var(--cts-brand); font-weight:900; }
.cts-scorecard li input { margin-top:.25rem; }
.cts-scorecard__notes { min-height:46px; margin-top:.8rem; border-bottom:1px dashed #9eb3b5; }

.cts-author-photo { width:96px; height:96px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:50%; background:var(--cts-brand); }
.cts-author-box .cts-eyebrow { margin-bottom:.15rem; }
.cts-author-profile-intro h2 { margin-top:1.1rem; font-size:1.15rem; }
.cts-archive-main { padding:clamp(3rem,7vw,6rem) 0; }
.cts-author-hero { display:grid; grid-template-columns:120px 1fr; gap:1.5rem; align-items:start; max-width:900px; margin-bottom:3rem; }
.cts-author-hero .cts-author-photo { width:120px; height:120px; }
.cts-author-hero h1, .cts-taxonomy-hero h1 { margin:.2rem 0 .7rem; }
.cts-taxonomy-hero { max-width:820px; margin-bottom:2.5rem; }
.cts-archive-list > h2 { margin-bottom:1.2rem; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .cts-proof-grid, .cts-related-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cts-evidence-card__head, .cts-scorecard__head { flex-direction:column; }
  .cts-author-hero { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .cts-breadcrumbs, .cts-disclosure, .cts-author-box, .cts-related, .cts-scorecard__head .cts-button { display:none !important; }
  .cts-scorecard { box-shadow:none; border:0; padding:0; }
  .cts-scorecard li { break-inside:avoid; background:#fff; }
  .cts-scorecard__notes { min-height:70px; }
}
.cts-page-main { padding:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem) 0; }
.cts-page-content { max-width:920px; }
.cts-page-content > h1:first-child { margin-top:0; }
.cts-page-main--full, .cts-page-content--full { margin:0; padding:0; max-width:none; }

/* v1.3 search navigation, citations, revision history, and launch-state components */
.cts-toc{margin:1.6rem 0 2rem;padding:1.15rem 1.25rem;border:1px solid var(--cts-line);border-left:5px solid var(--cts-brand);border-radius:var(--cts-radius);background:var(--cts-wash)}
.cts-toc__title{margin:0 0 .65rem;color:var(--cts-brand-dark);font-weight:850}
.cts-toc ol{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.45rem 1.4rem;margin:0;padding-left:1.25rem}
.cts-toc a{font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}
.cts-toc a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.cts-citation{margin-left:.15em;font-size:.72em;vertical-align:super}
.cts-citation a{text-decoration:none}
.cts-citation--missing{color:var(--cts-negative)}
.cts-sources{margin:2.7rem 0;padding:clamp(1.25rem,3vw,1.8rem);border:1px solid var(--cts-line);border-radius:var(--cts-radius);background:#fff}
.cts-sources h2{margin:.15rem 0 1rem}
.cts-sources ol{display:grid;gap:.9rem;margin:0;padding-left:1.35rem}
.cts-sources li{padding-left:.25rem}
.cts-sources small,.cts-source-claim{display:block;margin-top:.25rem;color:var(--cts-muted)}
.cts-source-claim{font-size:.92rem}
.cts-revision-history{margin:1.5rem 0 2.5rem;padding:1rem 1.15rem;border:1px solid var(--cts-line);border-radius:14px;background:var(--cts-wash)}
.cts-revision-history summary{cursor:pointer;color:var(--cts-brand-dark);font-weight:850}
.cts-revision-history ol{display:grid;gap:.55rem;margin:1rem 0 0;padding-left:1.3rem}
.cts-staging-note{padding:.8rem 1rem;border:1px dashed #b08900;border-radius:10px;background:#fff8df;font-weight:700}
.cts-site-staging::before{content:'STAGING MODE — NOINDEX';position:fixed;z-index:99999;right:12px;bottom:12px;padding:.55rem .75rem;border-radius:999px;color:#241b00;background:#ffd65a;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.16);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.06em}
.admin-bar .cts-site-staging::before{bottom:12px}
@media(max-width:680px){.cts-toc ol{grid-template-columns:1fr}.cts-site-staging::before{right:7px;bottom:7px;font-size:.65rem}}
@media print{.cts-toc,.cts-revision-history,.cts-site-staging::before{display:none!important}}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   v1.3.2 premium visual system
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --cts-ink: #10232c;
  --cts-ink-soft: #183944;
  --cts-muted: #60727b;
  --cts-brand: #0b6d70;
  --cts-brand-dark: #064a4d;
  --cts-brand-deep: #062b34;
  --cts-accent: #e3a33b;
  --cts-accent-dark: #bd7720;
  --cts-accent-soft: #fff3dc;
  --cts-sky: #e9f6f4;
  --cts-paper: #ffffff;
  --cts-cream: #fbfaf6;
  --cts-wash: #f2f6f5;
  --cts-line: #d9e4e3;
  --cts-line-dark: rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  --cts-positive: #13734b;
  --cts-negative: #a63f39;
  --cts-radius-xs: 8px;
  --cts-radius-sm: 12px;
  --cts-radius: 20px;
  --cts-radius-lg: 30px;
  --cts-shadow-xs: 0 2px 8px rgba(8,34,42,.06);
  --cts-shadow-sm: 0 12px 34px rgba(8,34,42,.09);
  --cts-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(4,31,39,.14);
  --cts-shadow-dark: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  --cts-max: 1200px;
}

body {
  color: var(--cts-ink);
  background: #f6f8f7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

::selection { color: #fff; background: var(--cts-brand); }

.site-header-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(12,55,65,.08), 0 10px 30px rgba(12,55,65,.035);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}
.site-header-wrap .site-header-row-container-inner { border-bottom: 0; }
.site-branding .site-title,
.site-title { color: var(--cts-brand-deep); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a {
  position: relative;
  padding-inline: .95rem;
  color: #304c55;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 750;
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: .95rem;
  bottom: .55rem;
  left: .95rem;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: var(--cts-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a:hover::after,
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li.current-menu-item > a::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.header-navigation .header-menu-container ul ul.sub-menu {
  padding: .5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--cts-line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-sm);
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container ul ul.sub-menu a { border-radius: 10px; }

.cts-shell { width: min(calc(100% - 40px), var(--cts-max)); }
.cts-section { position: relative; padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0; }
.cts-section--editorial { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--cts-cream) 100%); }
.cts-section--soft { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f1f6f5 0%, #f8faf9 100%); }
.cts-section--ink { color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #051f28 0%, #073944 58%, #07585a 100%); overflow: hidden; }
.cts-section--ink::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  right: -240px;
  top: -260px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 70px rgba(255,255,255,.025), 0 0 0 140px rgba(255,255,255,.018);
}
.cts-section--feature { background: #fff; }
.cts-section--closing { padding-top: 2rem; background: #f6f8f7; }
.cts-section-heading { max-width: 790px; margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); }
.cts-section-heading--split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(310px, .75fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: end;
  max-width: none;
  margin-inline: 0;
  text-align: left;
}
.cts-section-heading--split .cts-section-lead { margin: 0; }
.cts-section-heading--light .cts-section-title { color: #fff; }
.cts-section-heading--light .cts-section-lead { color: rgba(236,249,248,.72); }
.cts-section-title { color: var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 1.5rem + 2.5vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.055em; }
.cts-section-lead { color: #5a7078; font-size: clamp(1rem, .95rem + .25vw, 1.17rem); line-height: 1.72; }
.cts-eyebrow {
  gap: .55rem;
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
  color: var(--cts-brand);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
}
.cts-eyebrow::before { width: 28px; background: var(--cts-accent); }
.cts-eyebrow--light { color: #bfe9e5; }
.cts-eyebrow--light::before { background: var(--cts-accent); }
.cts-status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #7dd8b0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(125,216,176,.12);
}
.cts-eyebrow .cts-status-dot + * { display: none; }

/* Homepage hero */
.cts-hero {
  min-height: 710px;
  padding: clamp(5.8rem, 10vw, 9rem) 0 clamp(5.2rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 10%, rgba(30,143,143,.28), transparent 31%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%, rgba(227,163,59,.18), transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(142deg, #041a22 0%, #063541 54%, #07585a 100%);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cts-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  opacity: .16;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.12) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,.9), transparent 92%);
}
.cts-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -10% -42% 42%;
  z-index: -1;
  height: 70%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(12,130,128,.16);
  filter: blur(20px);
}
.cts-hero-orbit { position: absolute; z-index: -1; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }
.cts-hero-orbit--one { width: 600px; height: 600px; right: -300px; top: -280px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 75px rgba(255,255,255,.018), 0 0 0 150px rgba(255,255,255,.012); }
.cts-hero-orbit--two { width: 340px; height: 340px; left: -230px; bottom: -190px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 55px rgba(255,255,255,.018); }
.cts-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(370px, .82fr); gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6.5rem); }
.cts-hero-content { max-width: 750px; }
.cts-hero h1 { margin: .8rem 0 1.45rem; max-width: 800px; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(3.05rem, 2.05rem + 4.3vw, 6.2rem); line-height: .94; letter-spacing: -.068em; }
.cts-hero h1 span { color: #f3bd66; }
.cts-hero-copy { max-width: 690px; color: #f2fbfa; font-size: clamp(1.13rem, 1rem + .5vw, 1.38rem); font-weight: 620; line-height: 1.58; }
.cts-hero-support { max-width: 670px; margin-top: .9rem; color: rgba(224,242,241,.7); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.cts-actions { gap: .8rem; margin-top: 1.9rem; }
.cts-button {
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: .88rem 1.28rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.cts-button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cts-button--large { min-height: 56px; padding: 1rem 1.45rem; }
.cts-button--primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cts-brand), var(--cts-brand-dark)); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(8,88,89,.18); }
.cts-button--primary:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c7d7f, #06474a); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(8,88,89,.25); }
.cts-button--accent { color: #2c1b03 !important; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0bd64, var(--cts-accent)); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(227,163,59,.2); }
.cts-button--accent:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5c979, #e29d2c); box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(227,163,59,.26); }
.cts-button--ghost { color: #f0fbfa !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.26); background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
.cts-button--ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.48); background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.cts-button--outline { border-color: #9cc5c5; background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); }
.cts-button--subtle { color: var(--cts-brand-dark) !important; border-color: var(--cts-line); background: #fff; }
.cts-button--white { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12); }
.cts-text-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; color: var(--cts-brand); font-weight: 850; text-decoration-thickness: .08em; text-underline-offset: .25em; }
.cts-trust-row { gap: .7rem; margin-top: 1.55rem; color: rgba(230,246,245,.72); font-size: .82rem; }
.cts-trust-row span { padding: .42rem .68rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.cts-trust-row span::before { color: #8ce0b9; }

.cts-hero-panel {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.055));
  box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-dark);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}
.cts-hero-panel::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.28), rgba(255,255,255,.03)); mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); mask-composite: exclude; pointer-events: none; }
.cts-panel-topline { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.cts-panel-label { color: #f0c06f; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.cts-panel-status { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; color: rgba(230,246,245,.68); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 750; }
.cts-panel-status > span { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #7dd8b0; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(125,216,176,.12); }
.cts-hero-panel h2 { margin: 0 0 .65rem; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.2rem + .7vw, 1.9rem); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.025em; }
.cts-panel-intro { margin: 0 0 1.2rem; color: rgba(226,242,241,.68); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.cts-mini-list { gap: .62rem; }
.cts-mini-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: initial;
  min-height: 72px;
  padding: .78rem .85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 15px;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
.cts-mini-card:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateX(4px); border-color: rgba(240,189,100,.42); background: rgba(255,255,255,.095); }
.cts-mini-card strong { color: #fff; font-size: .9rem; }
.cts-mini-card small { margin-top: .18rem; color: rgba(225,241,240,.62); font-size: .76rem; }
.cts-score { width: 34px; height: 34px; border: 1px solid rgba(240,189,100,.35); border-radius: 10px; color: #f0bd64; background: rgba(227,163,59,.08); font-size: .75rem; }
.cts-mini-arrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,.42); font-size: 1rem; }
.cts-panel-foot { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.15rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: rgba(230,246,245,.62); font-size: .78rem; }
.cts-panel-foot a { color: #f0bd64; font-weight: 850; text-decoration: none; }

/* Value rail */
.cts-value-rail { position: relative; z-index: 5; margin-top: -1px; color: #fff; background: #061d25; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
.cts-value-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); }
.cts-value-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1rem; align-items: start; padding: 1.5rem clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.cts-value-item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.cts-value-item:last-child { padding-right: 0; border-right: 0; }
.cts-value-number { color: #eab15a; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.cts-value-item strong { display: block; margin-bottom: .25rem; color: #fff; font-size: .93rem; }
.cts-value-item p { margin: 0; color: rgba(224,242,241,.58); font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* Premium cards */
.cts-grid { gap: 1.15rem; }
.cts-grid--premium { gap: 1.25rem; }
.cts-card {
  min-height: 235px;
  padding: 1.45rem;
  border: 1px solid #dbe6e4;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fcfdfd 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8,34,42,.045);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cts-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cts-brand), var(--cts-accent)); transform: scaleX(.22); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .22s ease; }
.cts-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -48px; bottom: -58px; width: 130px; height: 130px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(11,109,112,.04); transition: transform .22s ease; }
.cts-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: #b9d2d0; box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(8,34,42,.1); }
.cts-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cts-card:hover::after { transform: scale(1.18); }
.cts-card-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.cts-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin: 0; border: 1px solid #cfe3e1; border-radius: 13px; color: var(--cts-brand-dark); background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f4fbfa, #e2f3f1); font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 950; letter-spacing: -.02em; box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.cts-icon span { display: block; }
.cts-card-arrow { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border: 1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius: 50%; color: #789097; background: #fff; transition: transform .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
.cts-card:hover .cts-card-arrow { color: var(--cts-brand); border-color: #a7cac8; transform: translate(2px,-2px); }
.cts-card h3 { margin: 0 0 .62rem; color: var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size: 1.24rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.cts-card p { color: #61747b; font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.cts-card-meta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-top: 1.15rem; color: var(--cts-brand); font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.cts-grid--dark .cts-card { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.11); background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.095), rgba(255,255,255,.045)); box-shadow: none; }
.cts-grid--dark .cts-card::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #76d2cb, var(--cts-accent)); }
.cts-grid--dark .cts-card::after { background: rgba(255,255,255,.035); }
.cts-grid--dark .cts-card:hover { border-color: rgba(240,189,100,.35); background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,.13), rgba(255,255,255,.065)); box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.cts-grid--dark .cts-card h3 { color: #fff; }
.cts-grid--dark .cts-card p { color: rgba(226,242,241,.66); }
.cts-grid--dark .cts-icon { color: #f1c57b; border-color: rgba(240,189,100,.22); background: rgba(227,163,59,.08); }
.cts-grid--dark .cts-card-arrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.13); background: rgba(255,255,255,.045); }
.cts-grid--dark .cts-card-meta { color: #8ed7d1; }

/* Feature section */
.cts-feature-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(380px,1.1fr); gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6.5rem); align-items: center; }
.cts-feature-copy { max-width: 590px; }
.cts-feature-stack { position: relative; display: grid; gap: .85rem; padding: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem); border: 1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius: 28px; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f4f8f7, #fff); box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-sm); }
.cts-feature-stack::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -18px 40px auto auto; width: 100px; height: 100px; border: 1px solid rgba(11,109,112,.13); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 0 22px rgba(11,109,112,.035); }
.cts-feature-card { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr auto; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; min-height: 88px; padding: 1rem 1.1rem; border: 1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius: 16px; color: var(--cts-ink); background: #fff; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-xs); transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.cts-feature-card:hover { color: var(--cts-ink); transform: translateX(5px); border-color: #a6c8c6; box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-sm); }
.cts-feature-card--primary { color: #fff; border-color: transparent; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cts-brand-deep), var(--cts-brand)); }
.cts-feature-card--primary:hover { color: #fff; }
.cts-feature-icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; color: var(--cts-brand); background: var(--cts-sky); font-weight: 950; }
.cts-feature-card--primary .cts-feature-icon { color: #f0bd64; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.cts-feature-card small { display: block; margin-bottom: .2rem; color: var(--cts-muted); font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.cts-feature-card strong { display: block; font-size: .98rem; }
.cts-feature-card--primary small { color: rgba(228,244,243,.66); }

/* Review standard and premium CTA */
.cts-proof-grid { gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem); }
.cts-proof-list > div { grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr; min-height: 92px; padding: 1.1rem; border-color: #d6e5e3; border-radius: 17px; box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-xs); }
.cts-proof-list strong { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; color: #f0bd64; background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cts-brand-deep), var(--cts-brand)); font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.cts-proof-list span { color: #62767d; font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.cts-proof-list b { display: block; color: var(--cts-brand-deep); }
.cts-cta--premium { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 270px; padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 30px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(227,163,59,.19), transparent 26%), linear-gradient(135deg,#041c24,#075459); box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow); }
.cts-cta--premium::before { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -110px; bottom: -170px; width: 360px; height: 360px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 0 55px rgba(255,255,255,.02), 0 0 0 110px rgba(255,255,255,.012); }
.cts-cta--premium > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cts-cta--premium h2 { max-width: 720px; font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 1.8vw, 3.35rem); line-height: 1.03; letter-spacing: -.045em; }
.cts-cta--premium p { max-width: 650px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* Premium article surfaces */
.cts-page-main {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(3.2rem, 6vw, 5.8rem) 0 clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 0%, rgba(11,109,112,.08), transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f3f7f6 0%, #f9faf9 34%, #f6f8f7 100%);
}
.cts-page-main::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; left: 0; height: 6px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cts-brand-deep), var(--cts-brand), var(--cts-accent)); }
.cts-page-surface { position: relative; max-width: 980px; padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem); border: 1px solid #dfe8e7; border-radius: 26px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.98); box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(8,34,42,.09); }
.cts-page-surface::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: clamp(2rem,5vw,4.2rem); width: 80px; height: 4px; border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px; background: var(--cts-accent); }
.cts-page-content > h1:first-child,
.cts-page-surface > h1:first-child { max-width: 850px; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; color: var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 1.8rem + 2.8vw, 4.7rem); line-height: .99; letter-spacing: -.06em; }
.cts-page-content > h1:first-child + p,
.cts-page-surface > h1:first-child + p { max-width: 790px; color: #596e76; font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1rem + .25vw, 1.24rem); line-height: 1.75; }
.entry-content h2,
.cts-page-content h2 { color: var(--cts-brand-deep); }
.cts-page-content h2 { padding-top: .25rem; }
.cts-page-content blockquote { margin: 2rem 0; padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem; border: 0; border-left: 4px solid var(--cts-accent); border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0; color: #425a63; background: var(--cts-accent-soft); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.cts-page-content ul li::marker,
.cts-page-content ol li::marker { color: var(--cts-brand); font-weight: 850; }

/* Component refinement */
.cts-comparison { border-color: #d4e2e1; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8,34,42,.07); }
.cts-comparison table { background: #fff; }
.cts-comparison th { padding: 1.05rem 1.1rem; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cts-brand-deep), var(--cts-brand)); font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.cts-comparison td { padding: 1.05rem 1.1rem; color: #4f666e; }
.cts-comparison tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f7faf9; }
.cts-comparison tbody tr:hover td { background: #eef7f5; }
.cts-verdict { padding: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem); border: 1px solid #bed9d7; border-left: 0; border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(145deg,#eaf7f5,#fff 72%); box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-xs); }
.cts-verdict::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 54px; height: 4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; border-radius: 99px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cts-brand), var(--cts-accent)); }
.cts-disclosure { border-color: #ebd3aa; border-radius: 13px; background: #fff9ee; }
.cts-evidence-card { border-color: #c5dcda; border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(145deg,#edf8f6,#fff); box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-xs); }
.cts-pros, .cts-cons { border-radius: 18px; }
.cts-tool { border-color: #d6e3e1; border-radius: 22px; background: linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fbfdfc); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(8,34,42,.08); }
.cts-field label { color: var(--cts-brand-deep); }
.cts-field input, .cts-field select { padding-inline: .82rem; border-color: #b9cecc; border-radius: 11px; box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(8,34,42,.035); }
.cts-field input:focus, .cts-field select:focus { border-color: var(--cts-brand); outline: 3px solid rgba(11,109,112,.12); }
.cts-result { padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem; border-radius: 15px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cts-brand-deep),var(--cts-brand)); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(6,74,77,.17); }
.cts-author-box { padding: 1.35rem; border-color: #d5e3e1; border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(145deg,#f2f7f6,#fff); }
.cts-related { border-color: #d7e4e2; border-radius: 24px; background: linear-gradient(145deg,#f2f7f6,#fbfcfc); }
.cts-related-grid a { border-radius: 13px; box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-xs); }
.cts-toc { border: 1px solid #cfdfdd; border-left: 0; border-radius: 17px; background: linear-gradient(145deg,#f1f7f6,#fff); box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-xs); }
.cts-toc::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 42px; height: 3px; margin-bottom: .85rem; border-radius: 99px; background: var(--cts-accent); }
.cts-sources { border-radius: 20px; background: #fbfcfc; }
.cts-revision-history { border-radius: 15px; background: #f5f8f7; }

.cts-breadcrumbs { margin-top: 1.35rem; color: #71838a; }
.cts-breadcrumbs span { margin-inline: .35rem; color: #a4b1b5; }
.site-footer { border-top: 1px solid #d8e3e2; background: #071f27; color: rgba(234,247,246,.7); }
.site-footer a { color: #d7eeeb; }
.site-footer .site-title { color: #fff; }

/* Archives */
.cts-archive-main { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f0f6f5,#fff); }
.cts-author-hero,
.cts-taxonomy-hero { padding: clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.5rem); border: 1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius: 24px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-sm); }
.cts-author-hero h1,
.cts-taxonomy-hero h1 { color: var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size: clamp(2.3rem,1.7rem + 2vw,4rem); letter-spacing: -.05em; }

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .cts-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .cts-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cts-hero-content { max-width: 820px; }
  .cts-hero-panel { max-width: 760px; }
  .cts-section-heading--split,
  .cts-feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cts-section-heading--split { gap: 1.25rem; }
  .cts-section-heading--split .cts-section-lead { max-width: 760px; }
  .cts-feature-copy { max-width: 720px; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .cts-shell { width: min(calc(100% - 24px), var(--cts-max)); }
  .cts-hero { padding-top: 4.6rem; }
  .cts-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 13vw, 4.2rem); }
  .cts-hero-panel { border-radius: 21px; }
  .cts-panel-topline,
  .cts-panel-foot { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
  .cts-value-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cts-value-item { padding: 1.15rem 0; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
  .cts-value-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  .cts-section { padding: 4.4rem 0; }
  .cts-section-title { font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 10vw, 3.1rem); }
  .cts-feature-stack { padding: 1rem; border-radius: 21px; }
  .cts-feature-card { grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr auto; gap: .75rem; padding: .9rem; }
  .cts-feature-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
  .cts-page-main { padding-top: 1.4rem; }
  .cts-page-surface { width: calc(100% + 2px); margin-left: -1px; padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem 2.2rem; border-radius: 18px; }
  .cts-page-surface::before { left: 1.15rem; }
  .cts-page-content > h1:first-child,
  .cts-page-surface > h1:first-child { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 12vw, 3.6rem); }
  .cts-cta--premium { min-height: auto; border-radius: 22px; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .cts-actions { display: grid; }
  .cts-actions .cts-button { width: 100%; }
  .cts-trust-row { display: grid; }
  .cts-trust-row span { width: fit-content; }
  .cts-mini-card { grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr auto; }
  .cts-grid--3,
  .cts-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cts-card { min-height: 215px; }
}

/* v1.3.3 premium header and brand refinement */
.site-header-wrap {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 61, 70, .08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .97);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(7, 43, 52, .055);
}
.site-main-header-wrap .site-header-row-container-inner,
.site-header-row-container-inner {
  min-height: 82px;
}
.site-main-header-wrap .site-container,
.site-header-row-container-inner > .site-container {
  width: min(calc(100% - 44px), 1380px);
  max-width: 1380px;
}
.site-branding {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  margin-right: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3.25rem);
}
.site-branding a.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 285px;
  min-height: 54px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image)::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 285px;
  height: 52px;
  background: url('../contractor-tool-scout-logo.svg') left center / contain no-repeat;
}
.site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image) .site-title-wrap,
.site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image) .site-title,
.site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image) .site-description {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}
.site-branding .custom-logo,
.site-branding img.custom-logo {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 285px;
  max-height: 54px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.header-navigation-wrap,
.main-navigation {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: .15rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a {
  padding: .72rem .72rem;
  color: #304d56;
  font-size: .855rem;
  font-weight: 760;
  letter-spacing: -.012em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: color .18s ease, background-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a:hover,
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li.current-menu-item > a {
  color: var(--cts-brand-deep);
  background: #eef6f5;
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a::after {
  right: .72rem;
  bottom: .34rem;
  left: .72rem;
  height: 2px;
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li.cts-nav-cta {
  margin-left: .45rem;
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li.cts-nav-cta > a {
  padding: .78rem 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cts-brand), var(--cts-brand-dark));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(8,88,89,.18);
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li.cts-nav-cta > a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c7d7f, #06474a);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li.cts-nav-cta > a::after {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .site-branding a.brand,
  .site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image)::before {
    width: 245px;
    min-width: 245px;
  }
  .site-branding .custom-logo,
  .site-branding img.custom-logo { max-width: 245px; }
  .header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a {
    padding-inline: .54rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .site-main-header-wrap .site-header-row-container-inner,
  .site-header-row-container-inner { min-height: 72px; }
  .site-branding a.brand,
  .site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image)::before {
    width: 230px;
    min-width: 230px;
    height: 46px;
  }
  .site-branding .custom-logo,
  .site-branding img.custom-logo { max-width: 230px; max-height: 46px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site-main-header-wrap .site-container,
  .site-header-row-container-inner > .site-container {
    width: min(calc(100% - 28px), 1380px);
  }
  .site-branding { margin-right: .75rem; }
  .site-branding a.brand,
  .site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image)::before {
    width: 205px;
    min-width: 205px;
    height: 43px;
  }
  .site-branding .custom-logo,
  .site-branding img.custom-logo { max-width: 205px; max-height: 43px; }
  .mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle-open {
    border: 1px solid var(--cts-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #f7faf9;
    box-shadow: var(--cts-shadow-xs);
  }
}

/* v1.3.5 wide premium header alignment and overflow fix */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .site-main-header-wrap .site-container,
  .site-header-row-container-inner > .site-container {
    width: calc(100% - clamp(32px, 3vw, 64px));
    max-width: none;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  .site-main-header-inner-wrap,
  .site-header-row-container-inner .site-header-row {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .site-header-main-section-left,
  .site-header-main-section-center,
  .site-header-main-section-right,
  .site-header-item,
  .header-navigation-wrap,
  .main-navigation,
  .header-navigation,
  .header-menu-container {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .site-header-main-section-left {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .site-header-main-section-right {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }

  .site-branding {
    margin-right: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2.35rem);
  }

  .site-branding a.brand,
  .site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image)::before {
    width: clamp(212px, 13vw, 252px);
    min-width: clamp(212px, 13vw, 252px);
  }

  .site-branding .custom-logo,
  .site-branding img.custom-logo {
    max-width: clamp(212px, 13vw, 252px);
  }

  .header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: clamp(.05rem, .18vw, .2rem);
  }

  .header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a {
    padding-right: clamp(.38rem, .48vw, .68rem);
    padding-left: clamp(.38rem, .48vw, .68rem);
    font-size: clamp(.72rem, .68vw, .84rem);
  }

  .header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a::after {
    right: clamp(.38rem, .48vw, .68rem);
    left: clamp(.38rem, .48vw, .68rem);
  }

  .header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li.cts-nav-cta {
    margin-left: clamp(.15rem, .35vw, .45rem);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1700px) {
  .site-main-header-wrap .site-container,
  .site-header-row-container-inner > .site-container {
    width: calc(100% - 72px);
  }

  .header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a {
    font-size: .82rem;
  }
}

/* v1.3.5 separated brand lockup and collision-proof header */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  #main-header .site-main-header-inner-wrap.site-header-row {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(276px, 296px) minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    column-gap: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 4.75rem) !important;
    align-items: center;
  }

  #main-header .site-header-main-section-center {
    display: none !important;
  }

  #main-header .site-header-main-section-left,
  #main-header .site-header-main-section-right {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  #main-header .site-header-main-section-left {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  #main-header .site-header-main-section-right {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }

  #main-header .site-branding {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  #main-header .site-branding a.brand,
  #main-header .site-branding a.brand.has-logo-image,
  #main-header .site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image) {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 276px;
    min-width: 276px;
    height: 60px;
    min-height: 60px;
    overflow: visible;
    background: url('../contractor-tool-scout-logo.svg') left center / 244px auto no-repeat;
  }

  #main-header .site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image)::before {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
  }

  #main-header .site-branding a.brand.has-logo-image img,
  #main-header .site-branding a.brand.has-logo-image picture,
  #main-header .site-branding .custom-logo,
  #main-header .site-branding img.custom-logo {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    width: 244px !important;
    max-width: 244px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    max-height: 60px !important;
  }

  #main-header .site-branding .site-title-wrap,
  #main-header .site-branding .site-title,
  #main-header .site-branding .site-description {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px !important;
    height: 1px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: -1px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    border: 0 !important;
  }

  #main-header .header-navigation-wrap,
  #main-header .main-navigation,
  #main-header .header-navigation,
  #main-header .header-menu-container {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

/* Use Kadence's compact mobile header before the desktop row can crowd. */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1320px) {
  #main-header { display: none !important; }
  #mobile-header { display: block !important; }
}

#mobile-header .site-branding a.brand,
#mobile-header .site-branding a.brand.has-logo-image,
#mobile-header .site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image) {
  display: block;
  width: 218px;
  min-width: 218px;
  height: 52px;
  min-height: 52px;
  background: url('../contractor-tool-scout-logo.svg') left center / 205px auto no-repeat;
}
#mobile-header .site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image)::before { display: none !important; content: none !important; }
#mobile-header .site-branding a.brand.has-logo-image img,
#mobile-header .site-branding a.brand.has-logo-image picture,
#mobile-header .site-branding .custom-logo,
#mobile-header .site-branding img.custom-logo {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  width: 205px !important;
  max-width: 205px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  max-height: 52px !important;
}
#mobile-header .site-branding .site-title-wrap,
#mobile-header .site-branding .site-title,
#mobile-header .site-branding .site-description {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  #mobile-header .site-branding a.brand,
  #mobile-header .site-branding a.brand.has-logo-image,
  #mobile-header .site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image) {
    width: 188px;
    min-width: 188px;
    background-size: 178px auto;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   v1.3.7 premium homepage and navigation system
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root { --cts-home-max: 1320px; }
.home .site-footer { display: none !important; }
.home .site-main, .home .content-area, .home .content-container, .home .entry-content-wrap, .home .entry-content { overflow: visible; }
.cts-homepage { color: var(--cts-ink); background: #fff; }
.cts-homepage svg { width: 1em; height: 1em; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.cts-homepage .cts-shell { width: min(calc(100% - 48px), var(--cts-home-max)); }
.cts-kicker { display: block; color: var(--cts-brand); font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Header: keep one intentional navigation and remove Kadence duplicate slots. */
#main-header .site-header-main-section-left .header-navigation-wrap,
#main-header .site-header-main-section-left .main-navigation,
#main-header .site-header-main-section-center .header-navigation-wrap,
#main-header .site-header-main-section-center .main-navigation { display: none !important; }
@media (min-width: 1321px) {
  #main-header .site-main-header-inner-wrap.site-header-row {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(270px, 292px) minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    column-gap: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 4rem) !important;
  }
  #main-header .site-main-header-wrap .site-container,
  #main-header .site-header-row-container-inner > .site-container { width: min(calc(100% - 56px), 1540px); }
  #main-header .site-branding a.brand,
  #main-header .site-branding a.brand.has-logo-image,
  #main-header .site-branding a.brand:not(.has-logo-image) {
    width: 264px; min-width: 264px; height: 64px; min-height: 64px;
    background-size: 252px auto;
  }
  #main-header .header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul { gap: .2rem; }
  #main-header .header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li > a { padding: .78rem clamp(.58rem,.62vw,.86rem); font-size: clamp(.78rem,.72vw,.9rem); }
  #main-header .header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li.menu-item-has-children > a { padding-right: 1.45rem; }
  #main-header .header-navigation .header-menu-container > ul > li.cts-nav-cta > a { min-height: 48px; padding: .82rem 1.15rem; }
}

/* Hero */
.cts-home-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(4.8rem,7vw,7rem) 0 3.2rem; background: linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#fbfdfd 100%); }
.cts-home-hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 45%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,transparent 0 14%,rgba(7,109,112,.055) 14% 14.4%,transparent 14.4% 100%); pointer-events: none; }
.cts-home-hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(520px,1.1fr); gap: clamp(3rem,6vw,6.5rem); align-items: center; }
.cts-home-hero__copy { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 680px; }
.cts-home-hero h1 { margin: .55rem 0 1.35rem; color: var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size: clamp(3.25rem,3rem + 2.8vw,5.8rem); line-height: .94; letter-spacing: -.065em; }
.cts-home-hero h1 span { color: var(--cts-brand); }
.cts-home-hero__lead { max-width: 650px; margin: 0; color: #334d59; font-size: clamp(1.12rem,1.02rem + .4vw,1.35rem); font-weight: 650; line-height: 1.58; }
.cts-home-hero__support { max-width: 620px; margin: .85rem 0 0; color: var(--cts-muted); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.72; }
.cts-home-hero .cts-button--outline { color: var(--cts-brand-deep) !important; border-color: #b8cecf; background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.cts-home-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem 1.15rem; margin-top: 1.45rem; color: #516a73; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 750; }
.cts-home-trust span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; }
.cts-home-trust svg { color: var(--cts-brand); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.cts-home-hero__visual { position: relative; min-height: 500px; padding: 2rem 2.4rem 2rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 44px 0 0 44px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 92% 15%,rgba(227,163,59,.16),transparent 22%), linear-gradient(145deg,#0a7475 0%,#06474f 52%,#052a38 100%); box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(4,49,55,.18); }
.cts-home-hero__pattern { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: inherit; }
.cts-home-hero__pattern::before,.cts-home-hero__pattern::after { content:''; position:absolute; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius:50%; }
.cts-home-hero__pattern::before { width: 460px; height: 460px; right:-210px; top:-240px; box-shadow:0 0 0 45px rgba(255,255,255,.018),0 0 0 90px rgba(255,255,255,.012); }
.cts-home-hero__pattern::after { width: 310px; height: 310px; left:-180px; bottom:-190px; box-shadow:0 0 0 42px rgba(255,255,255,.018); }
.cts-decision-board { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: calc(100% - 72px); margin-left: 0; padding: 1.45rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75); border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.97); box-shadow: 0 24px 54px rgba(0,25,30,.25); }
.cts-decision-board__head { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; gap:1rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.cts-decision-board__head h2 { margin:.15rem 0 .25rem; color:var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size:1.25rem; letter-spacing:-.025em; }
.cts-decision-board__head p { margin:0; color:var(--cts-muted); font-size:.78rem; }
.cts-live-chip { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem; padding:.42rem .62rem; border-radius:999px; color:#276050; background:#e9f7f1; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:850; white-space:nowrap; }
.cts-live-chip i { width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:#38a675; }
.cts-decision-table { overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:14px; }
.cts-decision-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.08fr .95fr 1.15fr; align-items:center; gap:.8rem; min-height:58px; padding:.75rem .8rem; border-bottom:1px solid #e7eeed; color:#526871; font-size:.74rem; }
.cts-decision-row:last-child { border-bottom:0; }
.cts-decision-row--head { min-height:38px; color:#75878d; background:#f5f8f7; font-size:.64rem; font-weight:850; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.cts-decision-row > span:first-child { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.55rem; color:var(--cts-brand-deep); }
.cts-product-mark { display:grid; place-items:center; flex:0 0 auto; width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:8px; color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--cts-brand-deep),var(--cts-brand)); font-size:.74rem; font-weight:950; }
.cts-product-mark--large { width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:13px; font-size:1rem; }
.cts-research-status { display:inline-block; width:8px; height:8px; margin-right:.4rem; border-radius:50%; background:#d5a34b; }
.cts-research-status--published { background:#2c9b6c; }
.cts-compare-float { position:absolute; z-index:3; right:-22px; bottom:36px; width:230px; padding:1.15rem; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-radius:17px; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(0,24,30,.25); }
.cts-compare-float h3 { margin:.25rem 0 .7rem; color:var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size:1rem; }
.cts-compare-float ul { display:grid; gap:.5rem; margin:0 0 .9rem; padding:0; list-style:none; color:#526971; font-size:.75rem; }
.cts-compare-float li::before { content:'✓'; display:inline-grid; place-items:center; width:17px; height:17px; margin-right:.45rem; border-radius:5px; color:#fff; background:var(--cts-brand); font-size:.65rem; }
.cts-compare-float .cts-button { width:100%; min-height:42px; padding:.7rem .8rem; font-size:.76rem; }
.cts-compare-float small { display:block; margin-top:.6rem; color:#7a898e; font-size:.64rem; line-height:1.45; }

/* Value rail */
.cts-home-value { position: relative; z-index: 5; margin-top: -1px; padding-bottom: 1rem; background:#fff; }
.cts-home-value__grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--cts-line); border-radius:18px; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(8,34,42,.09); }
.cts-home-value__item { display:grid; grid-template-columns:48px 1fr; gap:.9rem; align-items:start; min-height:132px; padding:1.35rem; border-right:1px solid var(--cts-line); }
.cts-home-value__item:last-child { border-right:0; }
.cts-home-value__icon { display:grid; place-items:center; width:45px; height:45px; border-radius:14px; color:#f2b84e; background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--cts-brand-deep),var(--cts-brand)); font-size:1.35rem; }
.cts-home-value__item h2 { margin:.1rem 0 .35rem; color:var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size:.94rem; letter-spacing:-.015em; }
.cts-home-value__item p { margin:0; color:var(--cts-muted); font-size:.77rem; line-height:1.55; }

/* Section framework */
.cts-home-section { padding: clamp(5rem,7vw,7.5rem) 0; }
.cts-home-section--reviews { background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#fbfcfc 100%); }
.cts-home-section--trades { background:#f5f8f7; }
.cts-home-section--utility { background:#fff; }
.cts-home-section--closing { padding-top:2rem; background:#f4f7f6; }
.cts-home-heading { margin-bottom:2.1rem; }
.cts-home-heading--split { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto; gap:2rem; align-items:end; }
.cts-home-heading h2,.cts-home-method h2 { max-width:760px; margin:.25rem 0 .7rem; color:var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size:clamp(2rem,1.45rem + 2vw,3.5rem); line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-.05em; }
.cts-home-heading p { max-width:760px; margin:0; color:var(--cts-muted); line-height:1.7; }
.cts-home-heading__link { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem; color:var(--cts-brand); font-size:.86rem; font-weight:850; text-decoration:none; white-space:nowrap; }
.cts-home-heading__link:hover { color:var(--cts-brand-dark); }

/* Review cards */
.cts-home-review-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem; }
.cts-review-research-card { display:flex; flex-direction:column; min-height:340px; padding:1.25rem; border:1px solid #dae5e4; border-radius:18px; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(8,34,42,.055); transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease; }
.cts-review-research-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:#afcdca; box-shadow:0 20px 42px rgba(8,34,42,.1); }
.cts-review-research-card__top { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:.7rem; }
.cts-research-badge { padding:.36rem .55rem; border-radius:999px; color:#77551f; background:#fff4dd; font-size:.62rem; font-weight:850; text-align:center; }
.cts-research-badge--published { color:#20684e; background:#e7f7ef; }
.cts-review-research-card__category { margin:1rem 0 .2rem!important; color:var(--cts-brand); font-size:.68rem!important; font-weight:850; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.cts-review-research-card h3 { margin:.1rem 0 .65rem; color:var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size:1.25rem; }
.cts-review-research-card > p:not(.cts-review-research-card__category) { color:var(--cts-muted); font-size:.84rem; line-height:1.6; }
.cts-review-research-card dl { display:grid; gap:.55rem; margin:auto 0 1rem; }
.cts-review-research-card dl div { padding-top:.55rem; border-top:1px solid #e7eeed; }
.cts-review-research-card dt { color:#718187; font-size:.62rem; font-weight:850; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.cts-review-research-card dd { margin:.18rem 0 0; color:#425a63; font-size:.72rem; line-height:1.4; }
.cts-review-research-card__link { color:var(--cts-brand); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:850; text-decoration:none; }
.cts-review-research-card__note { color:#7a898e; font-size:.68rem; line-height:1.45; }

/* Trade cards */
.cts-trade-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1rem; }
.cts-trade-card { overflow:hidden; border:1px solid #d7e3e1; border-radius:18px; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(8,34,42,.055); }
.cts-trade-card__visual { position:relative; display:grid; place-items:center; height:145px; color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(145deg,#0c7778,#073e4b); overflow:hidden; }
.cts-trade-card__visual::before,.cts-trade-card__visual::after { content:''; position:absolute; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:50%; }
.cts-trade-card__visual::before { width:190px;height:190px;right:-90px;top:-110px;box-shadow:0 0 0 28px rgba(255,255,255,.025); }
.cts-trade-card__visual::after { width:110px;height:110px;left:-55px;bottom:-60px; }
.cts-trade-card__visual span { position:relative; z-index:1; display:grid; place-items:center; width:68px; height:68px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); border-radius:20px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.11); font-size:2.2rem; backdrop-filter:blur(8px); }
.cts-trade-card--cleaning .cts-trade-card__visual { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#197d88,#315f7b); }
.cts-trade-card--leaf .cts-trade-card__visual { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#3f7b55,#0d594f); }
.cts-trade-card--paint .cts-trade-card__visual { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#91613d,#0b6568); }
.cts-trade-card--wrench .cts-trade-card__visual { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#315c73,#0a4e53); }
.cts-trade-card__body { padding:1.15rem; }
.cts-trade-card h3 { margin:0 0 .55rem; color:var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size:1.03rem; }
.cts-trade-card p { min-height:88px; margin:0 0 .75rem; color:var(--cts-muted); font-size:.78rem; line-height:1.55; }
.cts-trade-card a { color:var(--cts-brand); font-size:.76rem; font-weight:850; text-decoration:none; }

/* Comparisons and tools */
.cts-home-duo { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:1.25rem; }
.cts-home-list-panel { padding:1.5rem; border:1px solid #d8e4e2; border-radius:22px; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fbfdfc); box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(8,34,42,.065); }
.cts-home-list-panel__head { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem; align-items:flex-end; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.cts-home-list-panel__head h2 { margin:.18rem 0 0; color:var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size:1.55rem; letter-spacing:-.035em; }
.cts-home-list-panel__head > a { color:var(--cts-brand); font-size:.74rem; font-weight:850; text-decoration:none; }
.cts-home-list-link { display:grid; grid-template-columns:44px minmax(0,1fr) auto auto; gap:.8rem; align-items:center; min-height:72px; margin-top:.65rem; padding:.75rem .85rem; border:1px solid #e0e9e8; border-radius:14px; color:var(--cts-ink); background:#fff; text-decoration:none; transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease; }
.cts-home-list-link:hover { color:var(--cts-ink); transform:translateX(3px); border-color:#b8d0cd; box-shadow:0 9px 24px rgba(8,34,42,.075); }
.cts-home-list-link__icon { display:grid; place-items:center; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:12px; color:#f1b64c; background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--cts-brand-deep),var(--cts-brand)); font-size:1.3rem; }
.cts-home-list-link strong { display:block; margin-bottom:.2rem; color:var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size:.85rem; }
.cts-home-list-link small { display:block; color:var(--cts-muted); font-size:.69rem; line-height:1.35; }
.cts-home-list-link em { padding:.3rem .48rem; border-radius:999px; color:#72521d; background:#fff4df; font-size:.57rem; font-style:normal; font-weight:850; white-space:nowrap; }
.cts-home-list-link > b { color:var(--cts-brand); font-size:1.25rem; }

/* Methodology */
.cts-home-method { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f0f6f5,#fff); }
.cts-home-method__grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(260px,.72fr) minmax(0,1.65fr); gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,6rem); align-items:center; }
.cts-home-method__intro p { color:var(--cts-muted); line-height:1.7; }
.cts-method-pillars { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr)); border:1px solid #d8e4e2; border-radius:20px; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(8,34,42,.07); overflow:hidden; }
.cts-method-item { min-height:205px; padding:1.3rem 1rem; border-right:1px solid #e0e9e8; text-align:center; }
.cts-method-item:last-child { border-right:0; }
.cts-method-item > span { display:grid; place-items:center; width:46px; height:46px; margin:0 auto .9rem; border-radius:50%; color:var(--cts-brand); background:#eaf6f4; font-size:1.35rem; }
.cts-method-item h3 { margin:0 0 .5rem; color:var(--cts-brand-deep); font-size:.83rem; line-height:1.3; }
.cts-method-item p { margin:0; color:var(--cts-muted); font-size:.68rem; line-height:1.5; }

/* Final CTA and custom footer */
.cts-home-final-cta { position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:86px minmax(0,1fr) auto; gap:1.6rem; align-items:center; overflow:hidden; padding:2.1rem 2.4rem; border-radius:24px; color:#fff; background:radial-gradient(circle at 88% 10%,rgba(227,163,59,.2),transparent 25%),linear-gradient(135deg,#052832,#086b6c); box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(4,50,55,.2); }
.cts-home-final-cta::after { content:''; position:absolute; width:280px;height:280px;right:-120px;bottom:-180px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 0 0 40px rgba(255,255,255,.018),0 0 0 80px rgba(255,255,255,.012); }
.cts-home-final-cta > * { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.cts-home-final-cta__mark { display:grid; place-items:center; width:76px;height:76px;border-radius:22px;color:#f1b64c;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);font-size:2.3rem; }
.cts-home-final-cta h2 { margin:.2rem 0 .5rem; color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.65rem,1.2rem + 1.1vw,2.5rem); letter-spacing:-.04em; }
.cts-home-final-cta p { max-width:720px; margin:0; color:rgba(233,248,247,.75); font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.6; }
.cts-home-final-cta .cts-kicker { color:#aee2dd; }
.cts-home-final-cta__action { display:grid; gap:.35rem; justify-items:center; min-width:210px; }
.cts-home-final-cta__action small { color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size:.65rem; }
.cts-home-final-cta__action > a:last-child { color:#d7efec; font-size:.7rem; }
.cts-home-footer { padding:4.2rem 0 1.2rem; color:rgba(233,247,246,.72); background:linear-gradient(145deg,#041c24,#062f3b 70%,#064e53); }
.cts-home-footer__grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.55fr repeat(3,.7fr) 1.25fr; gap:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,3.5rem); }
.cts-home-footer__brand img { width:220px; height:auto; filter:brightness(0) invert(1); opacity:.96; }
.cts-home-footer p { color:rgba(233,247,246,.64); font-size:.82rem; line-height:1.65; }
.cts-home-footer h2 { margin:0 0 .85rem; color:#fff; font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.cts-home-footer nav { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.55rem; }
.cts-home-footer a { color:#d8ecea; font-size:.76rem; text-decoration:none; }
.cts-home-footer a:hover { color:#fff; }
.cts-home-footer__cta { padding-left:1.4rem; border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.cts-home-footer__cta .cts-button { color:#2e1c02; }
.cts-home-footer__bottom { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem; margin-top:3.2rem; padding-top:1.2rem; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); color:rgba(233,247,246,.52); font-size:.68rem; }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .cts-home-hero__grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cts-home-hero__copy { max-width:820px; }
  .cts-home-hero__visual { max-width:900px; min-height:480px; border-radius:32px; }
  .cts-home-review-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .cts-trade-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .cts-method-pillars { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .cts-method-item:nth-child(3) { border-right:0; }
  .cts-method-item:nth-child(-n+3) { border-bottom:1px solid #e0e9e8; }
  .cts-home-footer__grid { grid-template-columns:1.4fr repeat(3,.8fr); }
  .cts-home-footer__cta { grid-column:1/-1; padding:1.2rem 0 0; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-left:0; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cts-home-value__grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .cts-home-value__item:nth-child(2) { border-right:0; }
  .cts-home-value__item:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom:1px solid var(--cts-line); }
  .cts-home-review-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .cts-trade-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .cts-home-duo,.cts-home-method__grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cts-home-final-cta { grid-template-columns:70px 1fr; }
  .cts-home-final-cta__action { grid-column:1/-1; justify-items:start; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .cts-homepage .cts-shell { width:min(calc(100% - 24px),var(--cts-home-max)); }
  .cts-home-hero { padding-top:3.8rem; }
  .cts-home-hero h1 { font-size:clamp(2.8rem,13vw,4.3rem); }
  .cts-home-hero__visual { min-height:auto; padding:1rem; border-radius:24px; }
  .cts-decision-board { width:100%; padding:1rem; }
  .cts-decision-board__head { flex-direction:column; }
  .cts-decision-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:.25rem; }
  .cts-decision-row--head { display:none; }
  .cts-compare-float { position:relative; right:auto; bottom:auto; width:100%; margin-top:1rem; }
  .cts-home-value__grid,.cts-home-review-grid,.cts-trade-grid,.cts-method-pillars { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cts-home-value__item { border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--cts-line); }
  .cts-home-value__item:last-child { border-bottom:0; }
  .cts-home-heading--split { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:.8rem; }
  .cts-home-heading__link { white-space:normal; }
  .cts-trade-card p { min-height:0; }
  .cts-method-item { min-height:auto; border-right:0; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e9e8; }
  .cts-method-item:last-child { border-bottom:0; }
  .cts-home-list-link { grid-template-columns:42px minmax(0,1fr) auto; }
  .cts-home-list-link em { display:none; }
  .cts-home-final-cta { grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:1.6rem; }
  .cts-home-final-cta__mark { width:60px;height:60px; }
  .cts-home-final-cta__action { grid-column:auto; }
  .cts-home-footer__grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .cts-home-footer__brand,.cts-home-footer__cta { grid-column:1/-1; }
  .cts-home-footer__bottom { flex-direction:column; }
}
@media (max-width: 440px) {
  .cts-home-footer__grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cts-home-footer__brand,.cts-home-footer__cta { grid-column:auto; }
}

/* v1.3.9 evidence-first launch enhancements */
.cts-evidence-card--status{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-color:#bcd8d5;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#eef9f7 0%,#fff 62%)}
.cts-evidence-card--status:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 auto 0 0;width:5px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cts-accent),var(--cts-brand))}
.cts-evidence-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;margin:0 0 .55rem;padding:.38rem .65rem;border:1px solid rgba(0,109,112,.2);border-radius:999px;background:#fff;color:var(--cts-brand-dark);font-size:.76rem;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase}
.cts-evidence-badge:before{content:"";width:.52rem;height:.52rem;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cts-accent);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(230,169,40,.13)}
.cts-evidence-card__vendor{margin:1rem 0 0;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #d5e6e3;color:var(--cts-muted);font-size:.92rem}
.cts-research-matrix{margin:2rem 0 2.4rem;padding:clamp(1.25rem,3vw,2rem);border:1px solid #d4e3e1;border-radius:22px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f8fbfa);box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(8,34,42,.07)}
.cts-section-heading{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(240px,.65fr);gap:clamp(1rem,4vw,3rem);align-items:end;margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.cts-section-heading h2{margin:.15rem 0 0}.cts-section-heading>p{margin:0;color:var(--cts-muted)}
.cts-research-matrix__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.85rem}
.cts-research-matrix__item{padding:1rem 1.05rem;border:1px solid #e0e9e7;border-radius:15px;background:#fff}
.cts-research-matrix__item>div{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:.8rem;align-items:flex-start}.cts-research-matrix__item h3{margin:0;font-size:1rem}.cts-research-matrix__item p{margin:.55rem 0 0;color:var(--cts-muted);font-size:.92rem}
.cts-status{display:inline-flex;flex:0 0 auto;padding:.24rem .48rem;border-radius:999px;font-size:.69rem;font-weight:850;letter-spacing:.02em;white-space:nowrap}.cts-status--documented{background:#e5f5ef;color:#126046}.cts-status--partial{background:#fff5db;color:#805b00}.cts-status--pending{background:#f0f2f4;color:#51606a}
.cts-team-pricing{position:relative;overflow:hidden}.cts-team-pricing:after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-70px;top:-85px;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,109,112,.12),transparent 68%);pointer-events:none}
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.cts-tool-note{margin:1rem 0 0;color:var(--cts-muted);font-size:.9rem}
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.cts-sources__intro{max-width:780px;color:var(--cts-muted)}.cts-source-group{margin-top:1.35rem}.cts-source-group h3{margin:0 0 .65rem;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--cts-brand-dark)}.cts-source-group ol{list-style:none;padding:0}.cts-source-group li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2rem 1fr;gap:.7rem;padding:.8rem;border:1px solid #e2eae8;border-radius:12px;background:#fff}.cts-source-number{display:grid;place-items:center;width:1.65rem;height:1.65rem;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cts-wash);color:var(--cts-brand);font-weight:850;font-size:.78rem}.cts-source-org{color:var(--cts-muted)}
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