/* ==========================================================================
   BOLD SPORT THEME — CREATIVE FINISHING PASS
   Condensed display typography, diagonal energy, athletic high-contrast accents
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. GLOBAL REFINEMENTS & ENTRANCE MOTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
::selection {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .cf4b-lead-frame {
    animation: sportHeroEntrance 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
  }

  @keyframes sportHeroEntrance {
    0% {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.985);
    }
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. APP BAR / NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cf4b-app-bar {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.04);
}

.cf4b-logo-cluster {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.cf4b-logo-cluster svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.45));
}

.cf4b-link-row a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.cf4b-link-row a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 13px;
  right: 13px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0) skewX(-14deg);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cf4b-link-row a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1) skewX(-14deg);
  transform-origin: left;
}

#cf4b-quick-find {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

#cf4b-shade-toggle {
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. HERO ATMOSPHERE & DIAGONAL ENERGY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cf4b-intro-deck {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 40px 20px 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.cf4b-lead-frame {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 97, 166, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 19, 26, 0.98) 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      -45deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02),
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 16px,
      transparent 16px,
      transparent 32px
    );
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 97, 166, 0.2), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  position: relative;
}

.cf4b-lead-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
}

.cf4b-stamp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transform: skewX(-8deg);
}

.cf4b-stamp::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent);
}

.cf4b-intro-deck h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 1rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.cf4b-intro-deck p {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  max-width: 680px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.cf4b-jump-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
  transform: skewX(-8deg);
  padding: 12px 32px;
}

.cf4b-jump-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: skewX(-8deg) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.55);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. LONG-FORM ARTICLE TYPOGRAPHY & SECTION HEADINGS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cf4b-article-stream {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.article-text-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 3.2rem 0 1.2rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-left: 0;
  border-left: none;
}

.article-text-body h2::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 10px;
  height: 1.3em;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transform: skewX(-14deg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-text-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 1.8rem 0 0.6rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-left: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.article-text-body p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.article-text-body strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.article-text-body a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, text-decoration-color 0.18s ease;
}

.article-text-body a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.article-text-body blockquote {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-card) var(--radius-card) 0;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  margin: 1.8rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.article-text-body blockquote::before {
  content: "“";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.22;
  line-height: 1;
}

.article-text-body ul,
.article-text-body ol {
  margin: 0.8rem 0 1.2rem 1.2rem;
  padding-left: 0.6rem;
}

.article-text-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.article-text-body li strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* In-Article Overview Tables (e.g. 10-company matrix) */
.article-text-body table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.article-text-body th {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.article-text-body th:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.article-text-body td {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.article-text-body td:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.article-text-body tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.article-text-body tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.025);
}

.article-text-body tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
}

/* AgileEngine 1st Row Accentuation in native tables */
.article-text-body tbody tr:first-child td {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.article-text-body tbody tr:first-child td:first-child strong {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

html.dark .article-text-body tbody tr:first-child td:first-child strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. IN-ARTICLE EMBEDDED CONTENT (Intro, Cards, Methodology, FAQ)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.intro-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 1.8rem 0 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.intro-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Company Breakdown Cards in Article Stream */
.company-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 28px 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.company-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Rank 1 AgileEngine Special Card Elevation */
.company-card:first-of-type {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08) 0%, var(--color-bg-card) 35%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.16), var(--shadow-card);
}

.company-card:first-of-type::after {
  content: "TOP CHOICE 2026";
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #1e2329;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  transform: skewX(-10deg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.35);
}

.rank-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  line-height: 38px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  transform: skewX(-10deg);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
}

.company-card:first-of-type .rank-badge {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #1e2329;
}

.company-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
}

.rating {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 8px 0 16px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.stars {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.pros,
.cons {
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.pros {
  background: rgba(17, 154, 100, 0.07);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-success);
}

.pros strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.cons {
  background: rgba(214, 69, 58, 0.07);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-danger);
}

.cons strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-danger);
}

.cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.cta-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.45);
}

.cta-button:visited {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Methodology Tactical Playbook Box */
.methodology {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 32px 34px;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.methodology h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.methodology ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 18px 0 18px 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px 24px;
}

.methodology li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.methodology li::before {
  content: "▸";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .methodology ul {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* FAQ Section Styling */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 34px 32px;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.faq-section h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.faq-item:first-of-type {
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.faq-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
}

.faq-item h3::before {
  content: "Q.";
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.faq-item p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* Clean up duplicate nested containers/headers inside article block */
.article-text-body header,
.article-text-body footer {
  display: none;
}

.article-text-body .container {
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. GET IN TOUCH (CONTACT) & ANALYST PROFILE SECTION RHYTHM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#cf4b-get-in-touch {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 38px 40px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.cf4b-reach-form h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* === CSS CONTENT === */

/* ==========================================================================
   BOLD SPORT DATA COMPONENTS: COMPARISON TABLE & TOP PICKS
   Theme: Condensed athletic typography, diagonal cuts, high-octane contrast
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. GLOBAL COMPONENT RESET & SAFETY NET
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#cf4b-rank-table,
#cf4b-top-picks {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

#cf4b-rank-table *,
#cf4b-top-picks * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. COMPARISON TABLE: #cf4b-rank-table (.qx7-*)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#cf4b-rank-table {
  margin: 2.75rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.qx7-matrix-container {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Bold Sport Lead Banner */
.qx7-lead-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.16) 0%, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.12) 100%);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

.qx7-lead-strip::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 8%;
  width: 48px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.qx7-strip-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.qx7-strip-title::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transform: skewX(-16deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
}

.qx7-strip-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Core Table Grid */
.qx7-matrix-table {
  width: 100% !important;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.qx7-matrix-table thead th {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.qx7-matrix-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.qx7-matrix-table tbody tr:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.qx7-matrix-table tbody td {
  padding: 18px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.qx7-matrix-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Winner Row: Versus-Style Dominance */
.qx7-row-winner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.09) 0%, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.02) 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
}

.qx7-row-winner td {
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4) !important;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3) !important;
}

.qx7-row-winner:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.14) 0%, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.05) 100%) !important;
}

.qx7-matrix-table tbody tr:not(.qx7-row-winner):hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.035);
}

/* Winner Diagonal Ribbon / Stamp */
.qx7-entity-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.qx7-winner-flag-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.qx7-winner-flag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #1e2329;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  transform: skewX(-14deg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.42);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.qx7-winner-flag span {
  transform: skewX(14deg);
  display: inline-block;
}

.qx7-entity-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.48rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.qx7-entity-pos {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

html.dark .qx7-entity-pos {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Score Badge */
.qx7-score-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 3px;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.qx7-row-winner .qx7-score-pill {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

.qx7-numeral {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.qx7-row-winner .qx7-numeral {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

html.dark .qx7-row-winner .qx7-numeral {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.qx7-scale-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Compact Feature Bullets */
.qx7-bullet-stack {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.qx7-bullet-stack li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-text);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.qx7-bullet-stack li::before {
  content: "■" !important;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1px;
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Plan / Delivery Model Meta */
.qx7-plan-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.qx7-plan-core {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.qx7-plan-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Action Trigger Hierarchy */
.qx7-action-cell {
  text-align: right;
  min-width: 146px;
}

.qx7-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.qx7-cta-prime {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.qx7-cta-prime:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.48);
}

.qx7-cta-standard {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.qx7-cta-standard:hover {
  background: var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. LISTINGS CARDS: #cf4b-top-picks (.kd3-*)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#cf4b-top-picks {
  margin: 3.8rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.kd3-picks-head {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.kd3-picks-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.kd3-picks-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.kd3-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

/* Base Card Geometry */
.kd3-review-panel {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}

.kd3-review-panel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.45);
}

/* Winner (Card #1): Elevated Visual Authority */
.kd3-panel-champion {
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.07) 0%, var(--color-bg-card) 45%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.16), var(--shadow-card);
}

.kd3-panel-champion:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.26), var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

/* Diagonal Winner Ribbon Stamp */
.kd3-champion-stamp-rail {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 136px;
  height: 136px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.kd3-top-choice-stamp {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: -36px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #1e2329;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.4);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Card Body Layout */
.kd3-panel-inner {
  padding: 26px 28px;
}

/* Card Header Component */
.kd3-panel-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.kd3-entity-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.kd3-rank-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

html.dark .kd3-rank-pill {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.kd3-panel-champion .kd3-rank-pill {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.kd3-entity-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Rating Presentation */
.kd3-rating-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.kd3-score-meter {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
}

.kd3-panel-champion .kd3-score-meter {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

.kd3-score-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.kd3-panel-champion .kd3-score-val {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

html.dark .kd3-panel-champion .kd3-score-val {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.kd3-score-max {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.kd3-score-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Card Summary Text */
.kd3-panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

/* Pros and Cons Split Matrix */
.kd3-comparison-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.kd3-factor-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.kd3-factor-pros h4 {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.kd3-factor-cons h4 {
  color: var(--color-danger);
}

.kd3-factor-col ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.kd3-factor-col li {
  position: relative !important;
  padding-left: 18px !important;
  font-size: 0.89rem !important;
  line-height: 1.38 !important;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.kd3-factor-pros li::before {
  content: "✓" !important;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.kd3-factor-cons li::before {
  content: "✕" !important;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-danger);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Footer & CTA Action Section */
.kd3-action-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.kd3-highlights-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.kd3-action-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.kd3-action-champion {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.38);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.kd3-action-champion:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.48);
}

.kd3-action-standard {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.kd3-action-standard:hover {
  background: var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. RESPONSIVE BEHAVIOR (MOBILE-FIRST REFLOW)
   Strictly overrides horizontal scrolling below 768px.
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Prevent any horizontal overflow */
  #cf4b-rank-table,
  .table-responsive,
  .comparison-container,
  .qx7-matrix-container {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }

  .qx7-lead-strip {
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }

  /* Table structure reflow */
  .qx7-matrix-table {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .qx7-matrix-table thead {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .qx7-matrix-table tbody {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .qx7-matrix-table tbody tr {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100
}}