/* ==========================================================================
   ThanksgivingMeals.us - Master Comprehensive Stylesheet (Refined & Polished)
   Pixel-Perfect Replicated UI for All 12 Page Templates
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --color-primary-dark: #081424;
  --color-header-dark: #071220;
  --color-hero-bg: #0c1a2e;
  --color-footer-bg: #050d18;

  --color-brand-crimson: #a81c24;
  --color-brand-crimson-hover: #8e141b;
  --color-brand-amber: #e59312;
  --color-brand-amber-hover: #c97e0a;
  --color-brand-gold: #f4c542;
  --color-confirmed-green: #0e8345;
  --color-confirmed-green-bg: #e8f8f0;
  --color-confirmed-green-border: rgba(14, 131, 69, 0.25);

  --color-bg-body: #f8f9fa;
  --color-surface-white: #ffffff;
  --color-border: #e2e8f0;
  --color-border-subtle: #edf2f7;

  --color-text-main: #111827;
  --color-text-muted: #4b5563;
  --color-text-light: #9ca3af;
  --color-text-white: #ffffff;

  --font-serif: "Georgia", "Times New Roman", "Playfair Display", serif;
  --font-sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

  --max-width: 1240px;
}

/* ----------------- Reset & Base ----------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-body);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ----------------- Top Header ----------------- */
.site-header {
  background-color: var(--color-header-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

.brand-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #e59312 0%, #a81c24 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(229, 147, 18, 0.4);
}

.brand-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  fill: #fff;
}

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

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

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

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-brand-amber);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-amber);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.header-action-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-amber);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.header-action-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-amber-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

/* ----------------- Breadcrumbs ----------------- */
.breadcrumbs-bar {
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.breadcrumbs-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumbs-list a {
  color: #2563eb;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumbs-list a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumbs-separator {
  color: #9ca3af;
}

.breadcrumbs-current {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ----------------- Hero Section ----------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071220 0%, #071220 45%, rgba(7, 18, 32, 0.75) 70%, rgba(7, 18, 32, 0.2) 100%),
              url('/images/hero/hero-thanksgiving-turkey.jpg') right center / auto 100% no-repeat,
              #071220;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  padding: 60px 0 75px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-brand-crimson);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 18, 32, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 18, 32, 0.85) 100%),
                url('/images/hero/hero-thanksgiving-turkey.jpg') center / cover no-repeat,
                #071220;
  }
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 780px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-amber);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-title span {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 640px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Quick Category Cards in Hero */
.hero-pills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-pill-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-pill-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.pill-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.pill-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pill-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pill-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pill-arrow {
  color: var(--color-brand-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ----------------- Search & Filter Bar ----------------- */
.search-filter-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.search-input-group {
  flex: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
}

.search-input-group svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.search-input-group input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.search-input-group input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.search-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-crimson);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.search-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-crimson-hover);
}

/* ----------------- Section Headers ----------------- */
.section {
  padding: 55px 0;
}

.section-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.eyebrow-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-brand-amber);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.view-all-link {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.view-all-link:hover {
  background: #fde68a;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ----------------- Featured Confirmed Deals Cards ----------------- */
.confirmed-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.confirmed-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.confirmed-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.status-badge.confirmed {
  background-color: var(--color-confirmed-green-bg);
  color: var(--color-confirmed-green);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-confirmed-green-border);
}

.status-badge.tentative {
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  color: #c2410c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.25);
}

.card-visual-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  height: 75px;
}

.card-brand-logo {
  width: 120px;
  height: 60px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.card-turkey-thumb {
  width: 120px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-summary {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  min-height: 38px;
}

.card-specs-list {
  list-style: none;
  border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
  padding-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #374151;
}

.spec-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.spec-text strong {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.card-actions-row {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn-card-primary {
  flex: 1.2;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-crimson);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.btn-card-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-crimson-hover);
}

.btn-card-outline {
  flex: 1;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-card-outline:hover {
  background-color: #f9fafb;
  border-color: #9ca3af;
}

/* ----------------- Master Directory Grid (30 Cards) ----------------- */
.filter-tabs-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-text-muted);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.directory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.dir-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.dir-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.dir-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.dir-category-pill {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.dir-category-pill.grocery {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #b91c1c;
}

.dir-category-pill.restaurant {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
}

.dir-category-pill.charity {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #15803d;
}

.dir-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.dir-highlight {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.dir-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.dir-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-crimson);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap 0.15s ease;
}

.dir-btn:hover {
  gap: 8px;
}

/* ----------------- Browse Popular Categories ----------------- */
.categories-four-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.category-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.category-card.cat-peach {
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
}

.category-card.cat-blue {
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
}

.category-card.cat-green {
  background-color: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #dcfce7;
}

.category-card.cat-purple {
  background-color: #faf5ff;
  border: 1px solid #f3e8ff;
}

.cat-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cat-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ----------------- Browse by State Section ----------------- */
.state-carousel-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.state-nav-btn {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.state-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.state-scroll-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.state-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.state-pill {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.state-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-amber);
  color: var(--color-brand-crimson);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.state-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ----------------- Disclaimer Banner ----------------- */
.disclaimer-banner {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 40px 0 20px;
}

.disclaimer-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.disclaimer-text strong {
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ----------------- Footer ----------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-footer-bg);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 60px 0 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand .brand-name {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-mission {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 16px 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-amber);
}

.newsletter-box p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 9px 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: #64748b;
}

.newsletter-btn {
  background: var(--color-brand-amber);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-amber-hover);
}

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

.social-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-amber);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* ----------------- Hub & Page Hero Banners ----------------- */
.hub-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #071220 0%, #071220 50%, rgba(7, 18, 32, 0.75) 75%, rgba(7, 18, 32, 0.25) 100%),
              url('/images/hero/hero-thanksgiving-turkey.jpg') right center / cover no-repeat,
              #071220;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  padding: 48px 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-brand-crimson);
}

.hub-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 35px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hub-hero-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #fff;
}

.hub-hero-content h1 span {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.hub-hero-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hub-feature-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-brand-crimson);
}

.hub-feature-box-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hub-feature-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hub-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.hub-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.hub-feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hub-feature-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  color: var(--color-confirmed-green);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ----------------- Filter & Search Control Row ----------------- */
.filter-controls-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-top: -24px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-input-wrap {
  flex: 2;
  min-width: 240px;
  position: relative;
}

.filter-input-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.filter-input-wrap svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.filter-dropdown-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 170px;
}

.filter-dropdown-wrap select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  outline: none;
  background-color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ----------------- Single Guide Detail Page Styles ----------------- */
.guide-header-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  margin: 30px 0 25px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

.guide-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.verified-pill {
  background-color: var(--color-confirmed-green-bg);
  color: var(--color-confirmed-green);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-confirmed-green-border);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.last-updated-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.guide-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.guide-intro-summary {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
}

.guide-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.guide-hero-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.guide-brand-logo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: -12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 100px;
}

/* At a Glance 3-Column Spec Box */
.at-a-glance-section {
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.glance-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.glance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.glance-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-brand-amber);
}

.glance-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.glance-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.glance-value {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* How to Qualify Numbered Steps */
.how-to-steps-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.steps-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.steps-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  list-style: none;
}

.step-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.step-num-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-amber);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(229, 147, 18, 0.4);
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Detailed Breakdown Card */
.guide-detail-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.guide-detail-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.guide-detail-card ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.guide-detail-card li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.faq-arrow {
  color: var(--color-brand-amber);
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 20px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

/* ----------------- Comparison Table (Template 10) ----------------- */
.comparison-table-wrap {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.compare-table th {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.compare-table td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  color: #334155;
}

.compare-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.compare-table tr:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.compare-brand-cell {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.compare-link {
  color: var(--color-brand-crimson);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ----------------- State Directory Grid (Template 5 & 9) ----------------- */
.state-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.state-grid-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.state-grid-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-amber);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  color: var(--color-brand-crimson);
}

.state-card-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.state-flag-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.state-name-bold {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.state-count-pill {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* State Resources List */
.state-resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.resource-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-crimson);
}

.resource-type-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-brand-crimson);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.resource-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.resource-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ----------------- Popular Brands Logo Cloud ----------------- */
.brand-logo-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.brand-pill-logo {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.brand-pill-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-amber);
}

.brand-pill-logo img {
  max-height: 30px;
  max-width: 90px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* ----------------- Responsive Breakpoints ----------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-pills-grid, .confirmed-grid, .categories-four-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .hub-hero-grid, .guide-header-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .glance-grid, .steps-list, .state-resources-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .state-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav, .header-action-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .hero-pills-grid, .confirmed-grid, .directory-grid, .categories-four-grid, .glance-grid, .steps-list, .state-resources-grid, .state-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .search-filter-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 12px;
  }
  .search-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .card-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* ----------------- Visual Enhancement Helpers ----------------- */
.cat-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cat-icon-wrap img {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.state-silhouette-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.guide-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 300px;
  height: 190px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

.guide-hero-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.guide-brand-logo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.guide-brand-logo-badge img {
  height: 38px;
  max-width: 95px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE PROFESSIONAL REDESIGN - REFINED DIRECTORY & EDITORIAL SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Top Site Announcement Bar */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background-color: #0b1a2e;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.top-announcement-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
}

.announcement-badge {
  background: rgba(229, 147, 18, 0.2);
  color: #f4c542;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 147, 18, 0.35);
}

.announcement-text {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Dropdown Controls */
.hero-dropdown-group select {
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #111827;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.hero-dropdown-group select:focus {
  border-color: #e59312;
}

/* Directory Control Bar */
.directory-control-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.directory-filters-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.dir-sub-filters {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.dir-search-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 240px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.dir-search-wrap svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dir-search-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 14px 0 42px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.dir-search-wrap input:focus {
  border-color: #e59312;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(229, 147, 18, 0.15);
}

.dir-select {
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.no-results-banner {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  color: #991b1b;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Directory Intent Groups */
.directory-group {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.directory-group:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.group-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.group-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.group-icon-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.group-icon-badge.grocery {
  background: #fff7ed;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
}

.group-icon-badge.restaurant {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
}

.group-icon-badge.charity {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #dcfce7;
}

.group-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.group-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.group-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #a81c24;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.group-link:hover {
  color: #8e141b;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Group Grid - 3 Columns with High-End Card Readability */
.directory-group-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.dir-brand-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.dir-brand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.dir-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.dir-logo-badge {
  width: 90px;
  height: 46px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.dir-logo-badge img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.dir-badge-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 4px;
}

.dir-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.dir-card-summary {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.dir-spec-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.dir-spec-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dir-spec-label {
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.dir-spec-val {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: right;
}

.dir-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-dir-action {
  width: 100%;
  height: 42px;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  color: #0f172a;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-dir-action:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-crimson);
}

/* Editorial Trust Standards */
.editorial-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.trust-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.trust-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.trust-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.btn-editorial-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-editorial-link:hover {
  background: #1e293b;
  color: #f4c542;
}

/* Footer Helpline Card */
.footer-helpline-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.footer-link-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(229, 147, 18, 0.15);
  color: #f4c542;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 147, 18, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-link-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(229, 147, 18, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-copy-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748b;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Redesign */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .directory-group-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .editorial-trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .directory-group-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .editorial-trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .group-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .dir-sub-filters {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .dir-search-wrap, .dir-select {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ----------------- Premium Category Cards Redesign ----------------- */
.categories-four-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.premium-cat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 255px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle colored top accent line */
.premium-cat-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
}

.premium-cat-card.cat-peach::before { background: #e59312; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-blue::before { background: #2563eb; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-green::before { background: #16a34a; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-purple::before { background: #7c3aed; }

/* Subtle gradient background for depth */
.premium-cat-card.cat-peach { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffaf5 0%, #ffffff 60%); border-color: #fed7aa; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-blue { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #ffffff 60%); border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-green { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6fdf9 0%, #ffffff 60%); border-color: #bbf7d0; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-purple { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7fd 0%, #ffffff 60%); border-color: #e9d5ff; }

.premium-cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.premium-cat-card.cat-peach:hover { border-color: #e59312; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-blue:hover { border-color: #2563eb; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-green:hover { border-color: #16a34a; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-purple:hover { border-color: #7c3aed; }

/* Top Row: Icon + Count Badge */
.cat-card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cat-icon-squircle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.cat-icon-squircle.peach { background: #ffedd5; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; }
.cat-icon-squircle.blue { background: #dbeafe; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; }
.cat-icon-squircle.green { background: #dcfce7; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; }
.cat-icon-squircle.purple { background: #f3e8ff; border: 1px solid #e9d5ff; }

.cat-icon-squircle img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.cat-count-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cat-count-pill.peach { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; }
.cat-count-pill.blue { background: #eff6ff; color: #1d4ed8; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; }
.cat-count-pill.green { background: #f0fdf4; color: #15803d; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; }
.cat-count-pill.purple { background: #faf5ff; color: #6b21a8; border: 1px solid #e9d5ff; }

/* Card Body */
.cat-card-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cat-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cat-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Card Action with Hover Arrow */
.cat-card-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.premium-cat-card.cat-peach .cat-card-action { color: #c2410c; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-blue .cat-card-action { color: #1d4ed8; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-green .cat-card-action { color: #15803d; }
.premium-cat-card.cat-purple .cat-card-action { color: #6b21a8; }

.cat-action-arrow {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.premium-cat-card:hover .cat-action-arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ThanksgivingMeals.us — Premium UI/UX Upgrade (Art Director & Editorial Standard)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --color-primary-navy: #0B1B2B;
  --color-cranberry: #A8202A;
  --color-cranberry-hover: #8B1A22;
  --color-amber: #D9822B;
  --color-amber-hover: #BD6F21;
  --color-bg-light: #F9FAFB;
  --color-border-card: #E5E7EB;
  --color-text-dark: #0B1B2B;
  --color-text-muted: #4B5563;
  --font-serif-hero: Georgia, "Playfair Display", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans-body: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* ---------------- 1. Category Photographic Editorial Cards ---------------- */
.categories-photo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.category-photo-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-card);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.category-photo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.cat-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 185px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #1e293b;
}

.cat-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.category-photo-card:hover .cat-photo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Pill badge on top of photo */
.cat-photo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.cat-photo-badge.badge-amber {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217, 130, 43, 0.96), rgba(189, 111, 33, 0.96));
}
.cat-photo-badge.badge-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.96), rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.96));
}
.cat-photo-badge.badge-green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 101, 52, 0.96), rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.96));
}
.cat-photo-badge.badge-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(107, 33, 168, 0.96), rgba(88, 28, 135, 0.96));
}

.cat-photo-content {
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.cat-photo-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-hero);
  font-size: 1.24rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cat-photo-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.cat-photo-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-cranberry);
}

.cat-cta-arrow {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.category-photo-card:hover .cat-cta-arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ---------------- 2. 5 Official Verification Status Badges ---------------- */
.status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.status-pill.verified-free {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.status-pill.verified-paid {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.status-pill.hours-confirmed {
  background: #fffbeb;
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}

.status-pill.awaiting-details {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

.status-pill.check-local {
  background: #faf5ff;
  color: #6b21a8;
  border: 1px solid #e9d5ff;
}

/* ---------------- 3. Featured Deal Cards (Rich Photographic Layout) ---------------- */
.featured-deals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.featured-deal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-card);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.featured-deal-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -4px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.1);
}

.featured-deal-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0B1B2B;
}

.featured-deal-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.featured-deal-card:hover .featured-deal-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Floating brand logo over image */
.featured-brand-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  max-height: 44px;
}

.featured-brand-badge img {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 90px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.featured-top-tag-row {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.featured-deal-body {
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.featured-deal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-hero);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.featured-deal-summary {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.featured-deal-facts {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.featured-fact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 5px 0;
}

.featured-fact-row:not(:last-child) {
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

.featured-fact-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.featured-actions-row {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn-deal-primary {
  background: var(--color-cranberry);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-deal-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-cranberry-hover);
}

.btn-deal-outline {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-deal-outline:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-color: #94a3b8;
}

/* ---------------- 4. 4-Column Directory Cards ---------------- */
.four-col-directory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.brand-directory-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-card);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.brand-directory-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.brand-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.brand-logo-frame {
  height: 38px;
  width: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.brand-logo-frame img {
  max-height: 34px;
  max-width: 68px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-card-meta {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.brand-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-hero);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.brand-offer-type-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.brand-card-summary {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.brand-card-footer {
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-guide-link {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cranberry);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.brand-guide-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-cranberry-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ---------------- 5. Directory Section Tabs & Editorial Callout ---------------- */
.directory-nav-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.dir-tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dir-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.dir-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--color-cranberry);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-cranberry);
  background: #fff;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
}

.editorial-callout-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-amber);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 36px 0 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
}

.callout-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.callout-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-hero);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.callout-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------------- 6. Responsive Breakpoints ---------------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .categories-photo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .four-col-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .featured-deals-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .four-col-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .categories-photo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .four-col-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .featured-actions-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ThanksgivingMeals.us — Final Refinements (Hierarchy, Readability, State Grid)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Improved Directory Card Readability */
.brand-directory-card {
  padding: 22px 20px;
  min-height: 230px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-hero);
  font-size: 1.22rem !important;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #0B1B2B;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.brand-card-summary {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  line-height: 1.56 !important;
  color: #374151 !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.brand-guide-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #A8202A;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* Compact Brand Shortcuts (Section 4) */
.brand-shortcuts-bar {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.shortcuts-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

.shortcut-brand-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  height: 42px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.shortcut-brand-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.shortcut-brand-item img {
  max-height: 26px;
  max-width: 65px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Searchable All-50-States Grid (Section 6) */
.state-search-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.state-search-wrap svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.state-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 38px;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.state-search-input:focus {
  border-color: #0B1B2B;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.08);
}

.all-states-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.state-grid-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #0B1B2B;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.state-grid-item:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #A8202A;
}

.state-grid-item .state-silhouette-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .all-states-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .all-states-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .all-states-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}