/* ==========================================================================
   Leadwyse — Design System
   Ink navy base, brand blue/violet glass accents, Space Grotesk + Inter
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --ink:        #08090D;
  --ink-2:      #0D0F17;
  --panel:      #12141F;
  --panel-2:    #171A26;
  --line:       rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  --line-soft:  rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  --paper:      #F4F5FA;
  --muted:      #98A0B8;
  --muted-2:    #6C7389;

  --blue:       #2D57F2;
  --blue-2:     #5B7DFF;
  --blue-soft:  #8FA2FF;
  --violet:     #8A6BFF;
  --cyan:       #4FD8E0;

  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-2) 45%, var(--violet) 100%);
  --grad-text:  linear-gradient(100deg, #EFF2FF 0%, #C9D2FF 50%, #9FB0FF 100%);

  --radius-xs:  10px;
  --radius-sm:  14px;
  --radius-md:  20px;
  --radius-lg:  28px;
  --radius-pill:999px;

  --ease-snap:  cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-out:   cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --dur-fast:   .28s;
  --dur-med:    .46s;

  --container:  1200px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--paper);
  font-family:"Inter",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:"Space Grotesk","Inter",sans-serif;
  margin:0;
  font-weight:560;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  color:var(--paper);
}
p{ margin:0; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }

::selection{ background:var(--blue-2); color:#fff; }

/* ---------- layout helpers ---------- */
.wrap{
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 32px;
}
@media (max-width:720px){ .wrap{ padding:0 20px; } }

.section{ padding:96px 0; position:relative; }
.section--tight{ padding:64px 0; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .section{ padding:68px 0; }
  .section--tight{ padding:48px 0; }
}

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  color:var(--blue-soft);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:6px; height:6px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad-brand);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(94,123,255,.8);
}

.kicker{
  font-size:clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 48px);
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-0.025em;
  max-width:820px;
}
.kicker--center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }

.lede{
  font-size:18px;
  color:var(--muted);
  max-width:560px;
  line-height:1.65;
}
.lede--center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }

.grad-text{
  background:var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
}

/* ---------- background ambience ---------- */
.field{
  position:fixed;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.field span{
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(90px);
  opacity:.42;
}
.field .b1{ width:520px; height:520px; top:-160px; left:-120px; background:var(--blue); }
.field .b2{ width:460px; height:460px; top:280px; right:-160px; background:var(--violet); opacity:.32; }
.field .b3{ width:400px; height:400px; bottom:-140px; left:30%; background:var(--cyan); opacity:.16; }
.field .grid{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.028) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.028) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.9), transparent 65%);
}

body > *:where(:not(.field)){ position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Liquid glass
   ========================================================================== */
.glass{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.055), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(160%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08),
    0 24px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
}
.glass-strong{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,23,36,.78), rgba(14,16,26,.7));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  backdrop-filter:blur(28px) saturate(170%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(28px) saturate(170%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.1),
    0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Nav
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-slot{ height:96px; }
.nav{
  position:fixed;
  top:18px; left:0; right:0;
  z-index:100;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:0 20px;
  transition:top var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-snap);
}
.nav-bar{
  width:100%;
  max-width:1180px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:12px;
  padding:10px 12px 10px 20px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  transition:padding var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-snap), background var(--dur-fast);
}
.nav.is-scrolled .nav-bar{ padding-top:7px; padding-bottom:7px; }

.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-shrink:0; }
.brand img{ height:26px; width:auto; }
.brand span{
  font-family:"Space Grotesk",sans-serif;
  font-size:19px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  color:#fff;
}

.nav-links{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:2px;
}
.nav-links > li{ position:relative; }
.nav-link{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:5px;
  padding:9px 16px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  font-size:14.5px;
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--muted);
  transition:color .18s, background .18s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.is-active{ color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.nav-link svg{ width:12px; height:12px; opacity:.7; transition:transform .22s var(--ease-out); }
.nav-item.is-open .nav-link svg{ transform:rotate(180deg); }

.nav-cta{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-shrink:0;
}

.dropdown{
  position:absolute;
  top:calc(100% + 12px);
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px) scale(.98);
  min-width:220px;
  padding:8px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .2s var(--ease-out), transform .2s var(--ease-out), visibility .2s;
}
.nav-item.is-open .dropdown{
  opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.dropdown a{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:2px;
  padding:10px 14px;
  border-radius:10px;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--paper);
  transition:background .16s;
}
.dropdown a small{ font-weight:400; color:var(--muted-2); font-size:12.5px; }
.dropdown a:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); }

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding:11px 22px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  font-size:14.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .22s var(--ease-snap), box-shadow .22s, background .22s, border-color .22s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn:active{ transform:scale(.96); }
.btn-primary{
  background:var(--grad-brand);
  color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -10px rgba(60,91,222,.7);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ box-shadow:0 14px 34px -8px rgba(94,123,255,.85); transform:translateY(-1px); }
.btn-ghost{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border-color:var(--line);
  color:#fff;
}
.btn-ghost:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); }
.btn-sm{ padding:9px 16px; font-size:13.5px; }
.btn-block{ width:100%; }

.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  width:40px; height:40px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after{
  content:""; display:block; width:16px; height:1.5px; background:#fff; position:relative; transition:.25s;
}
.nav-toggle span::before{ position:absolute; top:-5px; }
.nav-toggle span::after{ position:absolute; top:5px; }

@media (max-width:940px){
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn-ghost{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .nav-bar{ padding:10px 12px 10px 18px; }
}

/* mobile drawer */
.mnav{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:99;
  background:rgba(5,6,10,.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .25s, visibility .25s;
}
.mnav.is-open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
.mnav-panel{
  position:absolute; top:96px; left:16px; right:16px;
  padding:18px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  transform:translateY(-10px); opacity:0;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-snap), opacity .3s;
  background:#12141F;
  backdrop-filter:none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  max-height:calc(100vh - 116px);
  overflow-y:auto;
}
.mnav.is-open .mnav-panel{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; }
.mnav a{ display:block; padding:13px 8px; font-size:16px; font-weight:500; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.mnav a:last-of-type{ border-bottom:none; }
.mnav-sub{ padding-left:14px; }
.mnav-sub a{ font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); border-bottom:none; padding:9px 8px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero word carousel
   ========================================================================== */
.word-cycle{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-block;
  height:1.08em;
  overflow:hidden;
  vertical-align:bottom;
  min-width:1px;
}
.word-cycle .wc-item{
  display:block;
  position:absolute;
  left:0; top:0;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transform:translateY(110%);
  opacity:0;
  transition:transform .62s var(--ease-snap), opacity .5s var(--ease-snap);
}
.word-cycle .wc-item.is-active{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; }
.word-cycle .wc-item.is-prev{ transform:translateY(-110%); opacity:0; }
.grad-text .wc-item{
  background-image:var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Marquee
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee{
  overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track{
  display:flex;
  width:max-content;
  gap:14px;
  animation:marquee 20s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes marquee{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
.chip{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:11px 18px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  font-size:13.5px;
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--muted);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.chip::before{ content:""; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue-2); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Reveal-on-scroll (fast + varied, orchestrated not scattered)
   ========================================================================== */
[data-reveal]{
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease-out), transform .5s var(--ease-out), filter .5s var(--ease-out);
}
[data-reveal="up"]{ transform:translateY(18px); }
[data-reveal="scale"]{ transform:scale(.96); }
[data-reveal="left"]{ transform:translateX(-16px); }
[data-reveal="right"]{ transform:translateX(16px); }
[data-reveal].in-view{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons row / grids
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-row{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }

.stat-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:1px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.stat{
  padding:30px 26px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.stat b{
  display:block;
  font-family:"Space Grotesk",sans-serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);
  font-weight:560;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em;
}
.stat span{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); }
@media (max-width:800px){
  .stat-row{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* card grid */
.grid{ display:grid; gap:20px; }
.grid-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
.grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (min-width:901px) and (max-width:1180px){
  .grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}

.card{
  padding:30px;
  transition:transform .32s var(--ease-snap), border-color .32s;
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.card .ic{
  width:44px; height:44px;
  border-radius:12px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--grad-brand);
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.card .ic svg{ width:22px; height:22px; stroke:#fff; }
.card h3{ font-size:19px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.card p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; }

.tag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
  padding:5px 12px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--blue-soft);
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}

/* vertical cards on home */
.vcard{
  padding:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
}
.vcard-top{
  padding:28px 28px 90px;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.vcard-top::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:var(--vgrad, var(--grad-brand));
  opacity:.16;
}
.vcard-top *{ position:relative; }
.vcard-top .num{ font-family:"Space Grotesk",sans-serif; font-size:13px; color:var(--muted-2); }
.vcard-top h3{ font-size:22px; margin-top:14px; }
.vcard-bottom{
  padding:20px 28px 26px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.vcard-bottom ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.vcard-bottom li{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.vcard-bottom li::before{ content:""; width:4px; height:4px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue-2); flex-shrink:0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Diagram / how it works
   ========================================================================== */
.flow{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .flow{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .flow-arrow{ transform:rotate(90deg); margin:0 auto; }
}
.flow-node{
  padding:26px 22px;
  text-align:center;
}
.flow-node h4{ font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.flow-node p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); }
.flow-arrow{ color:var(--muted-2); flex-shrink:0; }

/* pulse dot for live/real-time feel */
.pulse{ position:relative; display:inline-flex; width:8px; height:8px; }
.pulse::before, .pulse::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%; background:var(--cyan);
}
.pulse::before{ animation:pulse-ring 1.8s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.35,1) infinite; }
@keyframes pulse-ring{ 0%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:.7; } 100%{ transform:scale(3.2); opacity:0; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA band
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band{
  padding:70px 60px;
  text-align:center;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-band::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-40%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(94,123,255,.35), transparent 70%);
  animation:spin 22s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }
.cta-band > *{ position:relative; }
@media (max-width:720px){ .cta-band{ padding:48px 26px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
footer{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding:64px 0 34px;
  margin-top:60px;
}
.foot-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.4fr repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:32px;
  padding-bottom:44px;
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .foot-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
.foot-brand p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; margin-top:14px; max-width:260px; }
.foot-col h5{ font-size:13px; color:var(--muted-2); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.foot-col a{ display:block; font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); padding:6px 0; transition:color .16s; }
.foot-col a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.foot-bottom{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-size:13px; color:var(--muted-2);
  flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px;
}
.foot-legal{ display:flex; gap:20px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Page hero (interior pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.phero{ padding:100px 0 60px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .phero{ padding:80px 0 40px; } }
.phero .kicker{ max-width:760px; }

.home-hero{ padding-top:86px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .home-hero{ padding-top:70px; } }

/* pill list */
.pillbar{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.pillbar .tag{ padding:8px 16px; }

/* form */
.form-panel{ padding:40px; }
.f-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .f-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.field-group{ margin-bottom:14px; }
.field-group label{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:7px; font-weight:500; }
.field-group input, .field-group select, .field-group textarea{
  width:100%;
  padding:12px 14px;
  border-radius:11px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  color:#fff;
  font-family:inherit;
  font-size:14.5px;
  transition:border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.field-group input:focus, .field-group select:focus, .field-group textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--blue-2); background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.field-group textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:100px; }
.form-success{
  display:none;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding:20px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(79,216,224,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(79,216,224,.25);
}
.form-success.is-visible{ display:flex; }

/* quote */
.quote{ padding:34px; }
.quote p{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--paper); }
.quote footer{ all:unset; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top:20px; }
.quote .avatar{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--grad-brand); flex-shrink:0; }
.quote .who b{ display:block; font-size:14px; }
.quote .who span{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); }

/* numbered step */
.steps{ counter-reset:s; }
.step{ display:flex; gap:22px; padding:28px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.step:first-child{ border-top:none; }
.step .snum{
  font-family:"Space Grotesk",sans-serif;
  font-size:14px; color:var(--blue-soft);
  width:34px; height:34px; flex-shrink:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.step h4{ font-size:17px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.step p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; max-width:520px; }

/* two column split */
.split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; } }
.split-reverse{ direction:rtl; }
.split-reverse > *{ direction:ltr; }

/* visual placeholder blocks (no stock photography — brand-native art) */
.art{
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.art .art-orb{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(50px);
}
.art-1{ background:linear-gradient(160deg, #12141F, #0A0B10); }
.art-1 .art-orb{ width:220px; height:220px; background:var(--blue); opacity:.5; top:-40px; left:-40px; }
.art-2{ background:linear-gradient(160deg, #14121F, #0A0B10); }
.art-2 .art-orb{ width:200px; height:200px; background:var(--violet); opacity:.45; bottom:-30px; right:-20px; }
.art img{ width:56%; opacity:.92; filter:drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5)); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Article / long-form prose
   ========================================================================== */
.prose{ max-width:720px; }
.prose h2{ font-size:24px; margin-top:42px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.prose h2:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
.prose p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:16px; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:18px; }
.prose ul{ margin:0 0 20px 4px; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.prose li{ color:var(--muted); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.65; padding-left:18px; position:relative; }
.prose li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:9px; width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue-2); }
.prose strong{ color:var(--paper); font-weight:600; }
.pull{
  padding:22px 26px;
  margin:28px 0;
  border-left:2px solid var(--blue-2);
}
.pull b{ display:block; font-family:"Space Grotesk",sans-serif; font-size:20px; margin-bottom:4px; }
.pull span{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); }
.byline{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; color:var(--muted-2); font-size:13.5px; margin-top:18px; }
.byline .dot{ width:3px; height:3px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--muted-2); }
.sources{ margin-top:16px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.sources a{
  display:block;
  padding:14px 18px;
  border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:var(--blue-soft);
  transition:background .16s, border-color .16s;
}
.sources a:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.sources a span{ display:block; color:var(--muted-2); font-size:12px; margin-top:3px; }
.article-meta{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:18px; }

/* small helpers */
.center{ text-align:center; }
.mt-8{ margin-top:8px;} .mt-12{margin-top:12px;} .mt-16{margin-top:16px;} .mt-24{margin-top:24px;}
.mt-32{margin-top:32px;} .mt-40{margin-top:40px;} .mt-56{margin-top:56px;} .mt-72{margin-top:72px;}
.mb-16{margin-bottom:16px;} .mb-24{margin-bottom:24px;}
.muted{ color:var(--muted); }
.small{ font-size:13px; }
.divider{ height:1px; background:var(--line-soft); width:100%; }
.badge-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }