/* ==========================================================================
   Design System & Variable Declarations (Premium Modern SaaS Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --bg-primary: #f8fafc;        /* Slate 50 */
    --bg-secondary: #ffffff;
    --text-primary: #0f172a;      /* Slate 900 */
    --text-secondary: #475569;    /* Slate 600 */
    --text-muted: #94a3b8;        /* Slate 400 */
    
    /* Brand Accent Colors */
    --accent-indigo: #4f46e5;
    --accent-indigo-hover: #4338ca;
    --accent-pink: #db2777;
    --accent-pink-hover: #be185d;
    --accent-cyan: #06b6d4;
    --accent-emerald: #10b981;
    --accent-amber: #f59e0b;
    
    /* Light Glassmorphism Specs */
    --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    --input-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    --input-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --input-focus: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.45);
    --input-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-spring: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
    --shadow-glass: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
    --shadow-premium: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

/* Dark Theme Overrides */
.dark-theme {
    --bg-primary: #0b0f19;        /* Deep midnight dark */
    --bg-secondary: #111827;      /* Dark grey */
    --text-primary: #f8fafc;
    --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    
    /* Dark Glassmorphism Specs */
    --card-bg: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.7);
    --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --input-bg: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.8);
    --input-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-glass: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) inset;
}

/* Dark theme body background */
body.dark-theme {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Dark mesh background adjustments */
.dark-theme .hero-bg-mesh {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.4) 0%, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.6) 100%) !important;
}

.dark-theme .hero-section {
    background-image: url('../images/hero_bg.png?v=2');
}

.dark-theme .hero-glow-1 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.dark-theme .hero-glow-2 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.dark-theme .hero-glow-3 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Navbar dark mode override */
.dark-theme .navbar {
    background: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.85);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* Language selector & inputs in dark theme */
.dark-theme .lang-wrapper select,
.dark-theme select,
.dark-theme .input-control,
.dark-theme .textarea-control {
    background: var(--input-bg);
    border-color: var(--input-border);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.dark-theme select option {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Trusted strip dark style */
.dark-theme .trusted-strip {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Countries cards & list dark mode */
.dark-theme .country-card {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dark-theme .country-card:hover {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.9);
}

.dark-theme .country-badge-wrapper {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.9);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* How-to cards & Stats card dark mode */
.dark-theme .how-to-card,
.dark-theme .calc-info-desc-card,
.dark-theme .calc-info-features-card,
.dark-theme .about-feature,
.dark-theme .stats-row,
.dark-theme .contact-card,
.dark-theme .privacy-content-card,
.dark-theme .blog-card {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dark-theme .stats-row {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.75);
}

.dark-theme .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.dark-theme .how-to-icon-box,
.dark-theme .info-icon-wrapper,
.dark-theme .feature-icon {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

.dark-theme .feature-icon.icon-emerald {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.dark-theme .feature-icon.icon-amber {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

/* Dropdown dark menu */
.dark-theme .nav-dropdown-content {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.95);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.dark-theme .nav-dropdown-content a:hover {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
}

.dark-theme .nav-dropdown-content a.active {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18);
}

.dark-theme .nav-link:hover {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
}

.dark-theme .nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

/* Mobile drawer theme override */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dark-theme .nav-links {
        background: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.98);
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    [dir="rtl"].dark-theme .nav-links {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }
}

/* Accordions and FAQ */
.dark-theme details {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.6);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dark-theme details[open] {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.8);
}

/* Payslip dynamic block styling */
.dark-theme .payslip-container {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.8);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.dark-theme .payslip-row.net-row {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.dark-theme .payslip-header,
.dark-theme .payslip-section-title,
.dark-theme .payslip-row.total-deductions-row,
.dark-theme .payslip-footer {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.dark-theme .payslip-deduction-rate {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dark-theme .btn-pdf-secondary {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.8);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.dark-theme .btn-pdf-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.95);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.dark-theme .placeholder-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.6);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dark-theme .slip-sheet {
    fill: #111827;
}

.dark-theme .placeholder-title {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-primary) 30%, var(--accent-indigo) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.dark-theme .slide h1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a5f3fc 0%, #818cf8 50%, #f472b6 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

/* Theme Toggle Button Style */
.theme-toggle-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    margin-right: 12px;
}

.dark-theme .theme-toggle-btn {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.dark-theme .theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
}

[dir="rtl"] .theme-toggle-btn {
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-left: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Reset & Layout Engine
   ========================================================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Ambient Radial Glow Blobs */
.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.45;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: pulseGlow 15s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.hero-glow-1 {
    top: -10%;
    left: 10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #c7d2fe 0%, transparent 70%); /* Soft Indigo */
}

.hero-glow-2 {
    top: 25%;
    right: 5%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #fbcfe8 0%, transparent 70%); /* Soft Pink */
    animation-delay: -3s;
}

.hero-glow-3 {
    bottom: -10%;
    left: 30%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #a5f3fc 0%, transparent 70%); /* Soft Cyan */
    animation-delay: -6s;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(40px, -20px) scale(1.15);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.9);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Integrated Header & Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background-image: url('../images/hero_bg.png?v=2');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-bg-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.4) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.6) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .hero-bg-mesh {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.3) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.5) 100%);
        backdrop-filter: blur(1.5px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1.5px);
    }
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    background: #f8fafc; /* translucent body bg slate-50 fallback */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .navbar {
        background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    }
}

.navbar-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.logo-dot {
    color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Language selector */
.lang-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100px;
}

.lang-wrapper select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 30px 8px 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 99px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .lang-wrapper select {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
}

.lang-wrapper select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-indigo);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--input-glow);
}

.lang-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Content Area */
.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 24px 48px 24px;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.03);
}

.slides-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 140px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-in-out, transform 0.6s ease-in-out, visibility 0.6s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slide.active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.slide h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #4f46e5 50%, #db2777 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08));
}

.slide p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-indigo) 0%, var(--accent-pink) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition-spring);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.45);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .btn-hero-secondary {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.slider-dots .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.slider-dots .dot.active {
    background: var(--accent-indigo);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Trusted By Strip */
.trusted-strip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    padding: 20px 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .trusted-strip {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    }
}

.trusted-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trusted-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

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

.trusted-item {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.trusted-divider {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Layout & Headings
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.section-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
}

.section-badge {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Calculator Grid & Glassmorphic Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.calculator-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.calculator-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: start;
}

.calc-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
    padding: 36px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .calc-card {
        background: var(--card-bg);
        backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(160%);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(160%);
    }
}

.calc-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-indigo), var(--accent-pink));
}

.country-selection-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.field-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.select-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 44px 14px 16px;
    background: var(--input-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.01);
}

select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--input-focus);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--input-glow);
}

.select-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Dynamic form rendering styles */
.dynamic-form-area {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.input-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.input-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 16px 13px 60px;
    background: var(--input-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.input-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.input-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--input-focus);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--input-glow);
}

/* Custom styles for selects inside dynamic fields */
.select-control {
    padding: 13px 44px 13px 16px;
}

/* Action button */
.btn-primary {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-indigo) 0%, var(--accent-pink) 100%);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-spring);
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Results Box & French bulletin-style Payslip
   ========================================================================== */
.results-area {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    height: 100%;
}

.results-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 380px;
    height: 100%;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.placeholder-icon-wrap {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    border-radius: 24px;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-spring);
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .placeholder-icon-wrap {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
}

.placeholder-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 4px 0 2px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-primary) 30%, var(--accent-indigo) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.placeholder-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    max-width: 280px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Animations & Interactive Touches */
.animate-float {
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pulse-circle {
    transform-origin: 32px 32px;
    animation: pulseRotate 25s linear infinite;
}

.slip-sheet {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.results-placeholder:hover .placeholder-icon-wrap {
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
}

.results-placeholder:hover .slip-sheet {
    transform: scale(1.04) rotate(-1deg);
}

@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

@keyframes pulseRotate {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
    50% { stroke-dashoffset: 10; }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

.results-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.results-header svg {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
}

.results-loading {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 250px;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 16px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.loading-spinner {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border-top-color: var(--accent-indigo);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Premium Payslip (Bulletin de Paie Sheet) */
.payslip-container {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .payslip-container {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
        backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(160%);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(160%);
    }
}

.payslip-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 18px;
}

.payslip-title-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.payslip-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.payslip-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.payslip-date-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.payslip-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 99px;
}

.payslip-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.payslip-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.payslip-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 800;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.payslip-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.payslip-item-label {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.payslip-item-value {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.payslip-item-value.positive {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.payslip-deductions-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.payslip-deduction-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.payslip-deduction-label {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.payslip-deduction-value {
    color: var(--accent-pink);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.payslip-deduction-rate {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    padding: 1px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.payslip-row.total-deductions-row {
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    padding-top: 10px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.payslip-row.total-deductions-row .payslip-item-value.negative-total {
    color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.payslip-footer {
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    padding-top: 18px;
}

.payslip-row.net-row {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.07) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.04) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
}

.payslip-net-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.payslip-net-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Supported Countries Cards Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.countries-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

/* Regional Filter Menu */
.filter-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-radius: 99px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .filter-btn {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-indigo);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent-indigo);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
}

.countries-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Static mask — never moves, clips overflowing cards */
.countries-grid {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 4px 24px 4px;
}

/* No scrollbar (mask has overflow:hidden, nothing to scroll) */
.countries-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Inner moving strip — only this element receives transform */
.countries-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 24px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.country-card {
    flex: 0 0 280px; /* Fixed width, no shrinking */
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; /* Center horizontally */
    text-align: center; /* Center text content */
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .country-card {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
        backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(160%);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(160%);
    }
}

/* Slider Arrow Navigation Buttons */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

.prev-arrow {
    left: -22px;
}

.next-arrow {
    right: -22px;
}

/* RTL Positions for arrows */
[dir="rtl"] .prev-arrow {
    left: auto;
    right: -22px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .next-arrow {
    right: auto;
    left: -22px;
}

/* Transitions and animations for filtering */
.country-card.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

@keyframes cardFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.97);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

.country-card:not(.hidden) {
    /* animation controlled via .animate-entrance — see below */
}

/* Added to cards only during filter rebuilds; stripped before DOM-shift moves */
.country-card.animate-entrance {
    animation: cardFadeIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.country-badge-wrapper {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transition: var(--transition-spring);
}

.country-flag-svg {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    clip-path: circle(50%);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    object-fit: cover;
}

.mini-flag {
    display: inline-block;
    border-radius: 50%;
    clip-path: circle(50%);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    margin-right: 2px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

[dir="rtl"] .mini-flag {
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.trusted-item:hover .mini-flag {
    transform: scale(1.22) rotate(4deg);
}

.country-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.country-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.country-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center; /* Center the tag pills horizontally */
}

.tag {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Custom interactive hover properties per country */
.country-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.country-card:hover .country-badge-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.country-card[data-country="morocco"]:hover {
    border-color: rgba(193, 39, 45, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(193, 39, 45, 0.12), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset;
}

.country-card[data-country="saudi-arabia"]:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 108, 83, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(0, 108, 83, 0.12), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset;
}

.country-card[data-country="uae"]:hover {
    border-color: rgba(9, 155, 241, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(9, 155, 241, 0.12), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset;
}

.country-card[data-country="egypt"]:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset;
}

.country-card[data-country="qatar"]:hover {
    border-color: rgba(138, 21, 56, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(138, 21, 56, 0.12), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset;
}

.country-card[data-country="jordan"]:hover {
    border-color: rgba(224, 30, 53, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(224, 30, 53, 0.12), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset;
}

.country-card[data-country="kuwait"]:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 122, 61, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(0, 122, 61, 0.12), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) inset;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section & Feature/Stats Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-feature {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.about-feature:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.feature-icon.icon-emerald {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.feature-icon.icon-amber {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06);
    color: var(--accent-amber);
}

.about-feature h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.about-feature p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Stats capsule design */
.stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 20%;
    bottom: 20%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-indigo) 0%, var(--accent-pink) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: #0f172a; /* Premium Dark Slate */
    color: #e2e8f0;
    padding: 48px 0 32px 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-brand .logo-text {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-desc {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-links-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-links-col h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-links-col a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-links-col a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-text {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RTL Overrides & Layout Flipping (Arabic Support)
   ========================================================================== */
[dir="rtl"] {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

/* Adjustments in RTL */
[dir="rtl"] .logo-dot {
    margin-right: -2px;
    margin-left: 0;
}

[dir="rtl"] .lang-wrapper select {
    padding: 8px 16px 8px 30px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .lang-arrow {
    left: 12px;
    right: auto;
}

[dir="rtl"] select {
    padding: 14px 16px 14px 44px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .select-arrow {
    left: 16px;
    right: auto;
}

[dir="rtl"] .input-icon {
    right: 16px;
    left: auto;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

[dir="rtl"] .input-control {
    padding: 13px 60px 13px 16px;
    text-align: right;
}

[dir="rtl"] .select-control {
    padding: 13px 16px 13px 44px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .payslip-header,
[dir="rtl"] .payslip-row,
[dir="rtl"] .payslip-deduction-item {
    flex-direction: row;
}

[dir="rtl"] .payslip-deduction-label {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

[dir="rtl"] .payslip-deduction-rate {
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .payslip-net-value {
    text-align: left;
    direction: ltr;
}

[dir="rtl"] .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    left: 0;
    right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Design & Mobile-First Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .calculator-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    
    .stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
    
    .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Button (Desktop state) */
.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar-inner {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 16px 24px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .logo-container {
        order: 1;
    }

    .nav-actions {
        order: 2;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: 12px;
    }

    [dir="rtl"] .nav-actions {
        margin-left: 12px;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        order: 3;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 24px;
        height: 18px;
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        padding: 13px 10px; /* touch target size 44px * 44px */
        box-sizing: content-box;
        z-index: 1001;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hamburger-line {
        width: 100%;
        height: 2px;
        background-color: var(--text-primary);
        border-radius: 2px;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    /* Animate Hamburger lines to X when active */
    .mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.active .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%; /* hide offscreen */
        width: 280px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: #ffffff;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 80px 24px 24px 24px !important;
        gap: 12px;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        z-index: 999;
        overflow-y: auto;
        white-space: normal;
        -ms-overflow-style: auto;
        scrollbar-width: auto;
    }

    @supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
        .nav-links {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
            backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
        }
    }

    .nav-links::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: block;
        width: 4px;
    }

    /* RTL specific layout flipping for drawer */
    [dir="rtl"] .nav-links {
        right: auto;
        left: -100%;
        border-left: none;
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
        box-shadow: 10px 0 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
        transition: left 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .nav-links.open {
        right: 0;
    }

    [dir="rtl"] .nav-links.open {
        right: auto;
        left: 0;
    }

    /* Menu links inside drawer */
    .nav-link {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
        padding: 12px 16px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    [dir="rtl"] .nav-link {
        text-align: right;
    }
    
    /* Horizontal Scroll for regional filters */
    .filter-container {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        white-space: nowrap;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        width: 100%;
        -ms-overflow-style: none;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    
    .filter-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .slide h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .slide p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-secondary {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .section {
        padding: 24px 0;
    }
    
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .calc-card, .country-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .payslip-container {
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    }

    .payslip-net-value {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .payslip-item-value {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }
    
    .stat-item::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    
    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .calc-card, .country-card {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .slide h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .dynamic-form-area {
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

/* Touch Targets Optimization */
input, select, button, .input-control, .select-control, .btn-primary, .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-secondary, .btn-pdf-secondary, .filter-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
}

/* Secondary PDF Download Button */
.btn-pdf-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .btn-pdf-secondary {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
}

.btn-pdf-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.btn-pdf-secondary svg {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-pdf-secondary:hover svg {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPA Contact Page Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-card-wrapper {
    max-width: 620px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.contact-card {
    padding: 40px;
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.textarea-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    background: var(--input-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    resize: vertical;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.textarea-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--input-focus);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--input-glow);
}

.text-control-simple {
    padding: 13px 16px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPA Privacy Policy Page Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.privacy-content-card {
    max-width: 850px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 48px;
}

.privacy-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-primary) 0%, var(--accent-indigo) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.privacy-last-updated {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.privacy-body h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-top: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.privacy-body h2:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.privacy-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Calculator Info & Features Section Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.calc-info-section {
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 60px !important;
}

.calc-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.calc-info-desc-card,
.calc-info-features-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .calc-info-desc-card,
    .calc-info-features-card {
        background: var(--card-bg);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    }
}

.calc-info-desc-card:hover,
.calc-info-features-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft), var(--shadow-glass);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.info-icon-wrapper {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.info-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.info-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.features-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    height: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.feature-icon-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-icon-box.icon-emerald {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.feature-icon-box.icon-indigo {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
}

.feature-icon-box.icon-pink {
    background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.feature-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Responsive Stacking */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .calc-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .slider-arrow {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .countries-track {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .countries-grid {
        padding-left: calc(50vw - 140px) !important;
        padding-right: calc(50vw - 140px) !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .country-card {
        /* scroll-snap-align removed — DOM-shift carousel uses transform, not scroll */
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   How to Use Section Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.how-to-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding-top: 20px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.how-to-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.how-to-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition-spring);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .how-to-card {
        background: var(--card-bg);
        backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%);
    }
}

.how-to-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-indigo), var(--accent-pink));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.how-to-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
}

.how-to-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.how-to-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.how-to-card:hover .how-to-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-indigo) 0%, var(--accent-pink) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.how-to-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.how-to-card p {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding-top: 20px !important;
    padding-bottom: 60px !important;
}

.faq-accordion {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 32px auto 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-accordion details {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-accordion details[open] {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

.faq-accordion summary {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none; /* Hide default summary arrow in Firefox & Safari */
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 32px; /* Space for customized toggle indicator */
    user-select: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: block; /* Ensure it behaves nicely */
}

/* Hide default arrow in webkit browsers */
.faq-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

/* Add custom icon wrapper on the right (or left for RTL) */
.faq-accordion summary::after {
    content: '+';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    transition: var(--transition-spring);
    line-height: 1;
}

/* When the details is open, change the symbol and rotate */
.faq-accordion details[open] summary::after {
    content: '−'; /* Using true minus sign for visual balance */
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.faq-accordion details p {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding-right: 32px;
    /* Soft transition to reveal text */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    animation: revealText 0.3s forwards ease-out;
}

@keyframes revealText {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* RTL overrides for Arabic text direction */
[dir="rtl"] .faq-accordion summary {
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 32px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .faq-accordion summary::after {
    right: auto;
    left: 0;
}

[dir="rtl"] .faq-accordion details p {
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 32px;
}

/* Responsive Stacking overrides */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .how-to-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Results Analysis (Hero Card, KPI Grid, & Charts)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Net Salary Card */
.results-hero-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.04), var(--shadow-glass);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.results-hero-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08), var(--shadow-glass);
}

.hero-net-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero-net-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
    margin: 8px 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.hero-net-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* KPI Grid Layout */
.kpi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 20px 0;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Glassmorphic KPI Cards */
.kpi-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-spring);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .kpi-card {
        backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(140%);
    }
}

.kpi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.kpi-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.kpi-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* KPI Card Variations */
.kpi-gross {
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}
.kpi-gross .kpi-value {
    color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.kpi-deductions {
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}
.kpi-deductions .kpi-value {
    color: #ef4444;
}

.kpi-rate {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}
.kpi-rate .kpi-value {
    color: var(--accent-amber);
}

/* Charts Container */
.charts-container {
    position: relative;
    height: 240px;
    margin: 24px auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Action Buttons Grid & Share Styles */
.payslip-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-pdf-secondary {
    flex: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .btn-pdf-secondary {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
}

.btn-pdf-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-share-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.08) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
}

.btn-share-secondary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12) 0%, rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.12) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
    color: var(--accent-indigo-hover);
}

.btn-share-secondary svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-share-secondary:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-15deg);
}

/* RTL overrides for KPI Deductions */
[dir="rtl"] .kpi-value.negative {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .payslip-actions-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dynamic Charts Section (Independent Bottom Block)
   ========================================================================== */
.dynamic-charts-section {
    margin-top: 40px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: cardFadeIn 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.chart-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* Balance Grid Layout when chart is displayed on desktop */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .calculator-grid.has-chart {
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .calculator-grid.has-chart .calc-input-card {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 1;
    }
    
    .calculator-grid.has-chart .calc-result-card {
        grid-column: 2;
        grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    }
    
    .calculator-grid.has-chart .dynamic-charts-section {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 2;
        margin-top: 0;
        align-self: end;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog & Article System Styling
   ========================================================================== */

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

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

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

.blog-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition-spring);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-image-wrap {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.blog-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-spring);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: inherit;
    -webkit-background-clip: inherit;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.blog-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-indigo), var(--accent-pink));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.blog-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-category {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.blog-date {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-indigo) 0%, var(--accent-pink) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    padding-top: 16px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-read-time {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-read-more:hover {
    color: var(--accent-pink);
}

.btn-read-more .arrow-icon {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-read-more:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .btn-read-more:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(-4px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .btn-read-more .arrow-icon {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

/* Single Post Page styling */
.single-post {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.btn-back-blog {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.btn-back-blog:hover {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
}

.btn-back-blog svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-back-blog:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(-4px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .btn-back-blog:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .btn-back-blog svg {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.post-header {
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.post-meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.post-meta-item svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    stroke: currentColor;
}

.post-category {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.post-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-indigo) 0%, var(--accent-pink) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin: 8px 0 0 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .post-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
}

.post-hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 450px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin: 20px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 24px 0;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.share-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
}

.share-btn.facebook:hover {
    background: #1877f2;
    border-color: #1877f2;
}

.share-btn.twitter:hover {
    background: #000000;
    border-color: #000000;
}

.share-btn.linkedin:hover {
    background: #0a66c2;
    border-color: #0a66c2;
}

.share-btn.whatsapp:hover {
    background: #25d366;
    border-color: #25d366;
}

.share-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

.post-content-body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.post-content-body img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.post-content-body p {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.post-content-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-top: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.post-content-body ul, .post-content-body ol {
    padding-left: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

[dir="rtl"] .post-content-body ul, [dir="rtl"] .post-content-body ol {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 24px;
}

.post-content-body li {
    position: relative;
}

.post-content-body blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.04);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 12px 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

[dir="rtl"] .post-content-body blockquote {
    border-left: none;
    border-right: 4px solid var(--accent-indigo);
    border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
}

.post-not-found {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px 24px;
}

.post-not-found h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Post bottom meta area */
.post-bottom-meta {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.author-box {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.author-avatar {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.author-avatar svg {
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.author-bio {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Related articles section */
.related-posts-section {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.related-posts-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-indigo) 0%, var(--accent-pink) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)) !important;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Dropdown & Dropdown Menu System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Dropdown Container */
.nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Dropdown Button styling */
.nav-dropdown-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-dropdown-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
}

.nav-dropdown-btn.active {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Dropdown Arrow animation */
.dropdown-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Glassmorphic Dropdown Menu Content */
.nav-dropdown-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    padding: 8px;
    min-width: 210px;
    z-index: 1000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) {
    .nav-dropdown-content {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    }
}

/* Show Dropdown Menu on Hover (Desktop) */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-content {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
    }
}

/* Dropdown Links */
.nav-dropdown-content a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: block;
    text-align: left;
}

[dir="rtl"] .nav-dropdown-content a {
    text-align: right;
}

.nav-dropdown-content a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
}

.nav-dropdown-content a.active {
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive Styles for Dropdown on Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-dropdown {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .nav-dropdown-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    
    .nav-dropdown-content {
        position: static;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        display: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 4px 12px 12px 12px;
        backdrop-filter: none;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
        margin-top: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-content {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-arrow {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
    
    .nav-dropdown-content a {
        padding: 12px 16px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Bilingual Content Rendering System (Terms & Disclaimer Switcher)
   ========================================================================== */
.lang-content {
    display: none;
}

.lang-content-ar {
    direction: rtl;
    text-align: right;
}

.lang-content-en,
.lang-content-fr {
    direction: ltr;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Show correct block based on HTML lang */
html[lang="ar"] .lang-content-ar {
    display: block;
}

html[lang="en"] .lang-content-en {
    display: block;
}

html[lang="fr"] .lang-content-fr {
    display: block;
}

/* Fallback: if language is French but there's no French version block, show English */
html[lang="fr"] .privacy-content-card:not(:has(.lang-content-fr)) .lang-content-en {
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEO content section styles (AdSense compliance & organic search ranking)
   ========================================================================== */
.seo-content-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.seo-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.seo-card h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-indigo) 0%, var(--accent-pink) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.seo-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-indigo);
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.seo-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}