/* ============================================================
   MB CAPITAL STRATEGIES – PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM 2026
   mbcapitalstrategies.com
   ============================================================ */

/* Font loaded via <link> in HTML for non-blocking rendering */
/* @import url('/fonts/fonts.css'); */

/* DM Serif Display — used in .article-hero h1 and .page-header h1 */
/* font-display:swap prevents FOIT on article-hero blog pages */
/* web-design-agent 2026-06-11 — LCP/FOUT fix for EN article-hero pages */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display';
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/gf-nFnOHM81r4j6k0gjAW3mujVU2B2G_Bx0g.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display';
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-display: swap;
  src: url(/fonts/gf-nFhOHM81r4j6k0gjAW3mujVU2B2G_VB0PD2.woff2) format('woff2');
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --gold: #d4af37;
  --gold-strong: #e0bd55;
  --gold-dim: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  --gold-border: rgba(212,175,55,0.22);

  --bg: #050508;
  --bg-soft: #0c0e16;
  --bg-card: #111420;
  --glass: rgba(12,14,20,0.85);

  --text: #f0f1f5;
  --text-soft: #b0b8d0;
  --text-muted: #9aa0b8;

  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --transition: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);

  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
}

/* ============================================================
   BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -5%, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Gold Aurora Orbs (injected by nav.js) ── */
.bg-lines{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-2;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.bg-lines span{position:absolute;border-radius:50%}
.bg-lines span:nth-child(1){top:-10%;left:-5%;width:50vw;height:50vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(212,175,55,.1) 0%,transparent 70%);animation:_f1 20s ease-in-out infinite}
.bg-lines span:nth-child(2){top:30%;right:-10%;width:40vw;height:40vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(212,175,55,.08) 0%,transparent 70%);animation:_f2 25s ease-in-out infinite}
.bg-lines span:nth-child(3){bottom:-5%;left:20%;width:45vw;height:45vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(212,175,55,.06) 0%,transparent 70%);animation:_f3 22s ease-in-out infinite}
.bg-lines span:nth-child(4){top:50%;left:50%;width:30vw;height:30vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(212,175,55,.09) 0%,transparent 60%);animation:_f4 18s ease-in-out infinite}
.bg-lines span:nth-child(5){top:10%;left:60%;width:25vw;height:25vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(212,175,55,.07) 0%,transparent 70%);animation:_f5 28s ease-in-out infinite}
.bg-lines span:nth-child(6){bottom:20%;right:30%;width:20vw;height:20vw;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(212,175,55,.08) 0%,transparent 65%);animation:_f6 24s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes _f1{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}25%{transform:translate(8vw,5vh) scale(1.1)}50%{transform:translate(3vw,12vh) scale(.95)}75%{transform:translate(-5vw,6vh) scale(1.05)}}
@keyframes _f2{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}33%{transform:translate(-10vw,8vh) scale(1.15)}66%{transform:translate(-5vw,-5vh) scale(.9)}}
@keyframes _f3{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(6vw,-8vh) scale(1.1)}}
@keyframes _f4{0%,100%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(calc(-50% + 10vw),calc(-50% - 10vh)) scale(1.2)}}
@keyframes _f5{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}50%{transform:translate(-8vw,12vh)}}
@keyframes _f6{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(6vw,-8vh) scale(1.15)}}

/* ── Gold Wave Lines (injected by nav.js) ── */
.bg-wave{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.bg-wave svg{position:absolute;width:200%;height:100%;top:0;left:-50%}
.bg-wave svg:first-child{animation:_wf 14s linear infinite}
.bg-wave svg:last-child{animation:_wf2 18s linear infinite;opacity:.5}
@keyframes _wf{0%{transform:translateX(-25%)}100%{transform:translateX(0)}}
@keyframes _wf2{0%{transform:translateX(0)}100%{transform:translateX(-25%)}}

h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.8vw, 1.7rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); margin: 36px 0 14px; line-height: 1.2; }
h3 { font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin: 24px 0 10px; }

a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: opacity var(--transition); }
a:hover { opacity: 0.8; text-decoration: underline; }

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

p { margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION (Premium Glassmorphism)
   ============================================================ */
.nav, header.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(5,5,8,0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 60px;
}

/* Legacy header (for pages not yet updated) */
header.header {
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px;
  min-height: 60px;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-brand img { height: 34px; width: auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,0.5)); }
.nav-brand span { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; white-space: nowrap; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

header.header a,
.nav-links a,
.nav-links .dropdown-btn {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
header.header a:hover,
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links .dropdown-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 1;
}
.nav-highlight {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border) !important;
}
.nav-highlight:hover {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: #000 !important;
}

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown-content {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.dropdown-content a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.dropdown-content hr {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  margin: 6px 0;
}
@media (min-width: 700px) { .dropdown:hover .dropdown-content { display: block; } }
@media (max-width: 699px) { .dropdown.open .dropdown-content { display: block; } }

/* Premium dropdown – high specificity to beat inline styles */
.nav .dropdown-content,
header.nav .dropdown-content {
  background: rgba(13,15,19,0.97) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.06) !important;
}
.nav .dropdown-content a,
header.nav .dropdown-content a {
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
.nav .dropdown-content a:hover,
header.nav .dropdown-content a:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08) !important;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  padding-left: 24px !important;
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-hamburger span { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; }

.nav-mobile {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(13,15,19,0.98);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  padding: 16px 20px 24px;
}
.nav-mobile.open { display: block; }
.nav-mobile a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.07);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav-mobile a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-mobile .mob-label {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 16px 0 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 699px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }

  .btn, .btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .cta-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.container, .page-wrapper {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px 80px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HEADER
   ============================================================ */
.page-header {
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(80px,10vh,120px) 24px clamp(48px,6vh,72px);
  position: relative;
}
.page-header::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.page-header h1 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', 'Outfit', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5e07a 0%, #d4af37 40%, #c49b2f 70%, #e8c95a 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  text-shadow: none;
  animation: shimmer 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer{to{background-position:200% center}}
.page-header p { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 560px; margin: 14px auto 0; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* Section label pill */
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Section title */
.section-title {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', 'Outfit', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.section-title .gold { color: var(--gold); }
.section-title em, .section-title span.gold {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5e07a, #d4af37);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}

/* Divider */
.divider, hr.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.2), transparent);
  border: none;
  margin: 64px auto;
  max-width: 200px;
}

/* ============================================================
   GLASSMORPHISM CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.posts, .grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
}

@property --angle{syntax:'<angle>';initial-value:0deg;inherits:false}
@keyframes rotateBorder{to{--angle:360deg}}

.post, .card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-width: 0;
}
.post::before, .card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--angle,0deg), transparent 30%, rgba(212,175,55,0.3) 50%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}
.post:hover, .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
}
.post:hover::before, .card:hover::before { opacity: 1; animation: rotateBorder 3s linear infinite; }

.post h2 {
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.post p, .card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.card h3 { color: var(--text); font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 700; }

/* Category tag on cards */
.post-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Highlight/Feature post */
.post-highlight {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,31,43,0.9) 0%, rgba(21,24,33,0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.1), var(--shadow-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
}
.post-highlight h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 0;
}
.post-highlight p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8c95a, #d4af37, #b8941f);
  color: var(--bg);
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  opacity: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  box-shadow: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
}

.btn-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* ============================================================
   INFO BOXES
   ============================================================ */
.highlight, .cta-box {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}
.sources-box {
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  font-size: 0.9em;
}
.disclaimer {
  background: rgba(21,24,33,0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.875em;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.vorteil-box {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.07);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin: 14px 0;
  font-size: 0.92em;
}
.related-box {
  background: var(--glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.related-box p { margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9em; }
.related-box a { display: inline-block; color: var(--text-soft); margin: 3px 14px 3px 0; font-size: 0.88em; }
.related-box a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION LABEL (grid full-width)
   ============================================================ */
.section-label-grid {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.72em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 14px 0 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   TAGS & META
   ============================================================ */
.tag-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px; }
.tag {
  font-size: 0.73em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.article-meta { font-size: 0.8em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.article-kicker {
  font-size: 0.75em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.glossar-link {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO
   ============================================================ */
.video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  height: 0;
  margin: 32px 0;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.video-wrapper:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
}
.video-wrapper iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   BACK BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.back-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0bd55, #d4af37);
  color: #0f1115;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin: 32px 0 10px;
}
.back-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(212,175,55,0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================================ */
.breadcrumbs {
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  padding: 0 20px;
  font-size: 0.82em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER (Premium)
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer, footer {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  padding: 60px 24px 32px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 36px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 5px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; opacity: 1; padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Legacy simple footer fallback */
footer:not(.site-footer) {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 36px 20px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
footer:not(.site-footer) a { color: var(--gold); margin: 0 8px; }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .posts, .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  /* Mobile: extra top padding to clear AdSense anchor ad overlay */
  .page-header { padding: clamp(70px, 12vh, 110px) 16px 32px; }
  .post-highlight { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .btn-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   READING PROGRESS BAR
   ============================================================ */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b8941f, #d4af37, #e8c84a);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
}

/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE HERO
   ============================================================ */
.article-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(26,31,43,0.97) 0%, rgba(12,14,22,0.99) 60%, rgba(5,5,8,1) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 90px) 24px clamp(44px, 6vw, 64px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.09) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 40%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.article-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.article-hero .inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.article-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', 'Outfit', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.2vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5e07a 0%, #d4af37 40%, #c49b2f 70%, #e8c95a 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  animation: shimmer 6s linear infinite;
}
.article-hero .article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
}
.article-hero .article-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.article-hero .article-meta span:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.14);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}
.article-hero .article-meta a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.article-hero .article-meta a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE BODY WRAPPER
   ============================================================ */
.article-body {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 44px 24px 72px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

/* Chapter headings with gold left-accent */
.article-body h2 {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 56px 0 18px;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.55rem);
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.article-body h2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.1em;
  height: 1.1em;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.25));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.article-body h3 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 36px 0 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Lists */
.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.article-body ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; }
.article-body ul li {
  padding-left: 22px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.article-body ul li::before {
  content: '▸';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8em;
  top: 0.2em;
}
.article-body ol li { margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* ============================================================
   INFO & CONTENT BOXES (global – replaces per-article inline)
   ============================================================ */
.info-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.75;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.info-box strong { color: var(--gold); }

.risk-box {
  background: rgba(24,12,16,0.9);
  border-left: 3px solid #e05555;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.75;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224,85,85,0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid #e05555;
}
.risk-box strong { color: #ff7070; }

.success-box {
  background: rgba(10,24,18,0.9);
  border-left: 3px solid #3ecf8e;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.75;
  border: 1px solid rgba(62,207,142,0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid #3ecf8e;
}
.success-box strong { color: #3ecf8e; }

/* Key Takeaway / Pull Quote */
.key-takeaway {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.28);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.key-takeaway::before {
  content: '★ KEY TAKEAWAY';
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.key-takeaway p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Pull Quote */
blockquote, .pull-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
blockquote p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   METRICS / KENNZAHLEN GRID
   ============================================================ */
.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.metric-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,20,32,0.95) 0%, rgba(12,14,22,0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.metric-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 16px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
}
.metric-card .metric-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', 'SF Mono', 'Consolas', monospace;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.metric-card .metric-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM TABLES
   ============================================================ */
.table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 28px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Mobile table scroll — wraps all tables automatically */
.article-body table,
article table,
.container table {
  display: block;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  max-width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .article-body table,
  article table,
  .container table {
    display: table;
    overflow-x: visible;
  }
}

table, .data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
table thead th, .data-table thead th {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.1), rgba(212,175,55,0.05));
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
table tbody tr, .data-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
table tbody tr:last-child, .data-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
table tbody tr:hover, .data-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
  box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--gold);
}
table td, .data-table td {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
}
table td strong, .data-table td strong { color: var(--text); }
table td .positive { color: #3ecf8e; font-weight: 700; }
table td .negative { color: #ff6b6b; font-weight: 700; }
table td .neutral  { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BOX (upgraded global version)
   ============================================================ */
.cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,31,43,0.97) 0%, rgba(17,20,32,0.99) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 32px 28px;
  margin: 48px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
}
.cta-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184,148,31,0.4), var(--gold), var(--gold-strong), var(--gold), rgba(184,148,31,0.4));
}
.cta-box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-box h3 { color: var(--gold); margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 1.15rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-box p { margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 0.92rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-btn, .cta-box .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0bd55, #d4af37);
  color: #0f1115;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.cta-btn:hover, .cta-box .btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(212,175,55,0.55);
  opacity: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   RELATED ARTICLES (upgrade global)
   ============================================================ */
.related-articles {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,20,32,0.95) 0%, rgba(12,14,22,0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  margin: 48px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.related-articles::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.related-articles h3 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.related-articles ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}
.related-articles li a {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  background: rgba(5,5,8,0.5);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  line-height: 1.5;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.related-articles li a::before {
  content: '\2192';
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.related-articles li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 1;
}
.related-articles li a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ============================================================
   BREADCRUMBS PREMIUM
   ============================================================ */
.breadcrumbs {
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-size: 0.76em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.breadcrumbs:hover { opacity: 1; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--text-muted); transition: color var(--transition); font-weight: 500; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; opacity: 1; }
.breadcrumbs .sep { color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3); font-size: 0.7em; margin: 0 2px; }
.breadcrumbs .current { color: var(--text-soft); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   AUTHOR BIO BOX (base — overridden by detailed rules below)
   ============================================================ */
.author-box img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(212,175,55,0.25));
}
.author-box .author-info h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.author-box .author-info p { font-size: 0.83rem; margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   DISCLAIMER (upgraded)
   ============================================================ */
.disclaimer {
  background: rgba(15,17,21,0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8em;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAV ACTIVE STATE
   ============================================================ */
.nav-links a.active,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-dim);
}

/* ============================================================
   ACTIVE SEARCH / GLOSSAR
   ============================================================ */
.muted { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.83em; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG FILTER BAR
   ============================================================ */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.filter-bar label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  align-self: center;
  margin-right: 4px;
  flex-basis: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}
.post.hidden { display: none !important; }
.filter-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PRINT
   ============================================================ */
@media print {
  .nav, .nav-mobile, .reading-progress, .cta-box { display: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
  a { color: #000; }
}


/* ============================================================
   AUTHOR BOX
   ============================================================ */
.author-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,20,32,0.95) 0%, rgba(12,14,22,0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  margin: 40px 0 0;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.author-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.author-box .author-img {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}
.author-box .author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.author-box .author-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.author-box .author-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.author-box .author-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 4px 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.author-box .author-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.author-box .author-links a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.author-box .author-links a:hover {
  background: var(--gold-dim);
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .author-box { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .author-box .author-links { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SOURCES BOX
   ============================================================ */
.sources-box {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  max-width: 860px;
}
.sources-box h4 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.sources-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px 20px;
}
.sources-box ul li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.sources-box ul li a {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.sources-box ul li a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.sources-box .sources-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #5a6480;
  margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding-top: 10px;
}

/* ============================================================
   STICKY MOBILE AD – Google AdSense Policy konform (max 15% Viewport)
   ============================================================ */
.sticky-ad-footer {
  display: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-ad-footer {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 900;
    background: #0f1115;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
    padding: 4px 0;
    text-align: center;
    max-height: 15vh;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .sticky-ad-footer ins {
    display: block !important;
  }
  /* Body padding damit Content nicht hinter Sticky-Ad verschwindet */
  body.has-sticky-ad {
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM ENHANCEMENTS 2026
   Gold Accents, Animations, Better Cards
   ============================================================ */

/* Gold left-accent for h2 (reinforced) */

/* Enhanced card hover with gold glow */
.card:hover, .post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover), 0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
}

/* Enhanced info-box with icon */
.info-box {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
}

.info-box::before {
  content: 'ℹ';
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 18px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Enhanced risk-box with icon */
.risk-box {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
}

.risk-box::before {
  content: '⚠';
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 18px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Enhanced key-takeaway */
.key-takeaway {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}

.key-takeaway::before {
  content: '★';
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 18px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Enhanced metric cards — position and pseudo */
.metric-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.metric-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-strong));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

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

.metric-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* CTA Box — button z-index */
.cta-box .btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Related articles enhancement */
.related-articles a {
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}

.related-articles a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-strong);
  padding-left: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Back to top button */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 99;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}

/* Section separator */
.section-divider,
hr.gold {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 48px 0;
  border: none;
}

/* Smooth gold underline for article links */
.article-body a:not(.btn):not(.card) {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.article-body a:not(.btn):not(.card):hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Premium number styling */
.gold-number {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1em;
}

/* Enhanced disclaimer */
.disclaimer {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.disclaimer:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* ============================================================
   MARCOS TAKE — Persönliche Meinung Box
   Einzigartiges Component, nicht KI-generierbar
   ============================================================ */
.marcos-take {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 24px 24px 84px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marcos-take::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-strong));
}

.marcos-take .take-avatar {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  top: 20px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.marcos-take .take-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.marcos-take .take-text {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.marcos-take .take-text strong {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Meine Position Box */
.my-position {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  margin: 14px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.my-position .position-badge {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Verdict Box — für Vergleichsartikel */
.verdict-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.1) 0%, rgba(0,200,83,0.05) 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.verdict-box .verdict-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.verdict-box .verdict-pick {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-strong), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.verdict-box .verdict-reason {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .marcos-take {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .marcos-take .take-avatar {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM BRAND DIFFERENTIATORS
   Micro-Details die KI-Templates nie haben
   ============================================================ */

/* Gold text selection */
::selection {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  color: #fff;
}
::-moz-selection {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Custom scrollbar (Webkit) */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.4), rgba(212,175,55,0.2));
  border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.6); }

/* Pull Quote — für markante Zitate/Insights */
.pull-quote {
  position: relative;
  margin: 36px 0;
  padding: 24px 28px 24px 36px;
  border-left: none;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
  background: transparent;
}

.pull-quote::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -8px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  line-height: 1;
  font-style: normal;
}

.pull-quote::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin-top: 16px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Data Highlight Strip — horizontale Kennzahlen-Leiste */
.data-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.06), rgba(212,175,55,0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.data-strip .strip-item {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 100px;
}

.data-strip .strip-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', 'SF Mono', 'Consolas', monospace;
}

.data-strip .strip-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Table first-column emphasis */
table tbody td:first-child,
.data-table tbody td:first-child {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Article TOC — Inhaltsverzeichnis für lange Artikel */
.article-toc {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.article-toc .toc-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-toc ol {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 20px;
  counter-reset: toc-counter;
}

.article-toc li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  list-style: none;
  counter-increment: toc-counter;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.article-toc li::before {
  content: counter(toc-counter) '.';
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.article-toc a {
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.article-toc a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Animated gold line — subtile Sektion-Trenner */
@keyframes goldShimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

.gold-line {
  height: 1px;
  margin: 40px 0;
  border: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.5), transparent);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: goldShimmer 4s ease infinite;
}

/* Tag pills — Sektor-Tags unter Artikeln */
.tag-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.tag-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Kompass Brand Mark — Wasserzeichen-Effekt */
.brand-watermark {
  position: relative;
}

.brand-watermark::after {
  content: '◇';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -10px;
  font-size: 6rem;
  color: rgba(212,175,55,0.03);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ============================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY – Focus States
   ============================================================ */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible,
.filter-btn:focus-visible,
.nav-links a:focus-visible,
.dropdown-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Skip-to-content (unsichtbar, nur per Tab) */
.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: -100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   SMOOTH PAGE LOAD ANIMATION
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.article-hero,
.page-header {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
}

.article-body {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out 0.15s;
  animation-fill-mode: both;
}

/* ============================================================
   ENHANCED MOBILE EXPERIENCE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .metric-card {
    padding: 12px 10px;
  }
  .metric-card .metric-value {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .data-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .data-strip .strip-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .verdict-box .verdict-pick {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .gold-line { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE HIGHLIGHT
   ============================================================ */
.table-wrapper tr.winner td {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
}
.table-wrapper td.highlight {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Print styles */
@media print {
  .nav, .nav-mobile, .site-footer, .cookie-banner,
  .cta-box, .reading-progress, .back-to-top,
  ins.adsbygoogle, .sticky-ad-footer { display: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff !important; color: #000 !important; }
  h1, h2, h3 { color: #333 !important; }
  .article-body { max-width: 100%; }
  a { color: #000 !important; text-decoration: underline; }
  a::after { content: ' (' attr(href) ')'; font-size: 0.8em; color: #666; }
}

/* === Mobile tap-target hardening (WCAG 2.5.5 / Google MFI ≥ 44×44 px) === */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  .nav-links a,
  .nav-links .dropdown-btn,
  .footer-links a,
  .breadcrumbs a,
  nav a,
  footer a,
  button,
  .btn,
  .btn-link,
  .lang-flag,
  .theme-btn,
  [role="button"] {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-block: 6px;
  }
  /* Preserve inline links inside body copy */
  article p a,
  .blog-post-content p a,
  p > a,
  .glossar-link {
    min-height: auto;
    display: inline;
    padding-block: 0;
  }
}

/* === AdSense mobile overflow guard === */
/* AdSense iframes default to ad-slot width (often 1200px) and overflow mobile viewports.
   Constrain every adsbygoogle slot + aswift host frame to viewport width. */
ins.adsbygoogle,
.adsbygoogle,
[id^="aswift_"],
iframe[id^="aswift_"] {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* === Global page-overflow safety net === */
/* Many sub-pages have their own decorative bg-SVGs (waves, aurora orbs) that
   extend wider than viewport. Body has overflow-x:hidden but html sometimes
   doesn't, allowing horizontal scrollbar on certain widths. Enforce on both. */
html, body { max-width: 100vw; overflow-x: hidden; }

/* === AdSense Anchor / Vignette opt-out === */
/* Marco's request: no large bottom-sticky banner blocking content.
   Hide Google's Anchor overlay format only — in-page slots remain visible.
   Reference: https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/9189957 */
.adsbygoogle-noablate,
ins.adsbygoogle[data-anchor-shown="true"],
[id^="google_anchor"],
.gad-anchor-container { display: none !important; }

/* === YouTube Lite Facade (LCP-Fix) ===
   Replaces direct iframe with click-to-load thumbnail.
   Saves ~500KB YouTube JS on initial page load — major LCP improvement.
   Usage: <div class="yt-lite" data-id="VIDEO_ID" data-title="Title"></div>
   web-design-agent 2026-06-11 */
.yt-lite {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 */
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold, #d4af37);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #000;
  margin: 12px 0;
}
.yt-lite img.yt-thumb {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: filter 0.2s;
}
.yt-lite:hover img.yt-thumb {
  filter: brightness(0.8);
}
.yt-lite .yt-play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.yt-lite:hover .yt-play {
  background: #d4af37;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}
.yt-lite .yt-play svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  fill: #fff;
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.yt-lite .yt-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.yt-lite iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}