/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 * verdict.css — Shared CSS for the Verdict surface (Block 1C, May 9 2026)
 *
 * Covers the entire Verdict UI that's NOT inherited from Mortgage Verdict
 * (mda-styles inside mortgage/decision-assistant.html). Mortgage Verdict
 * has its own inline styles; this file is for the new Tactical Verdicts
 * (HSA-vs-FSA in 1C, Roth + Term in later phases) and the hub.
 *
 * Brand: teal #2a9d8f primary; navy/teal line-art SVG icons; no emoji.
 * ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  --vc-teal: #2a9d8f;
  --vc-teal-deep: #1b5e4b;
  --vc-teal-light: #e6f4f1;
  --vc-navy: #0f1e3c;
  --vc-text: #1f2937;
  --vc-text-light: #6b7280;
  --vc-text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --vc-bg: #ffffff;
  --vc-bg-soft: #f8fafc;
  --vc-bg-tint: #f1f5f9;
  --vc-border: #e2e8f0;
  --vc-border-strong: #cbd5e1;
  --vc-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 30, 60, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 30, 60, 0.04);
  --vc-shadow-lift: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 30, 60, 0.08);
  --vc-shadow-strong: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 30, 60, 0.12);
  --vc-warn: #c08c2a;
  --vc-error: #b91c1c;
  --vc-error-bg: #fef2f2;
  --vc-radius: 12px;
  --vc-radius-sm: 8px;
  --vc-radius-lg: 18px;
}

/* ─── Page chrome ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.verdict-page {
  background: var(--vc-bg-soft);
  color: var(--vc-text);
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, sans-serif;
}

.verdict-main {
  padding: 32px 0 64px;
  min-height: 70vh;
}

.verdict-main .container {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ─── Mode switching ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mda-mode {
  display: none;
}
.mda-mode.active {
  display: block;
}

/* ─── Hero / landing ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.verdict-hero {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 32px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
}

.verdict-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.verdict-eyebrow a {
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.verdict-eyebrow a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.verdict-hero h1 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.verdict-tagline {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.verdict-hero-bullets {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.verdict-hero-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0 8px 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.verdict-hero-bullets li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 14px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--vc-teal);
  border-right: none;
  border-top: none;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.verdict-cta-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-teal-deep), var(--vc-teal));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.verdict-cta-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-lift);
}

.verdict-cta-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.verdict-fineprint {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  margin: 16px 0 0;
}

.verdict-fineprint a {
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.verdict-fineprint a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.verdict-trust-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  padding: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.verdict-trust-row strong {
  color: var(--vc-text);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .verdict-trust-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

/* ─── Wizard ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mda-wizard {
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
}

.mda-progress {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.mda-progress-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mda-progress-step {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}

.mda-progress-step.complete {
  background: var(--vc-teal);
}

.mda-progress-step.current {
  background: var(--vc-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.18);
}

.mda-progress-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  margin: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.mda-step {
  display: none;
  animation: vc-fade-in 0.2s ease-out;
}
.mda-step.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes vc-fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.mda-step-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mda-step-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Radio groups */
.mda-radio-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mda-radio {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--vc-bg-soft);
  border: 2px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
}

.mda-radio:hover {
  border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  background: var(--vc-teal-light);
}

.mda-radio input[type="radio"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--vc-teal);
  margin: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mda-radio:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  background: var(--vc-teal-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mda-radio-group.error .mda-radio,
.mda-radio-group .error {
  border-color: var(--vc-error);
}

/* Currency input */
.mda-input-currency {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mda-currency-prefix {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mda-input-currency input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 32px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  color: var(--vc-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: border-color 0.15s;
}

.mda-input-currency input:focus,
.mda-step input[type="number"]:focus,
.mda-step input[type="text"]:focus,
.mda-step textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.12);
}

.mda-step input[type="number"] {
  width: 140px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  color: var(--vc-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: border-color 0.15s;
}

.mda-step input.error,
.mda-step textarea.error,
.mda-input-currency input.error {
  border-color: var(--vc-error);
  background: var(--vc-error-bg);
}

/* Textarea */
.mda-step textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  color: var(--vc-text);
  font-family: inherit;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
  transition: border-color 0.15s;
}

.mda-char-count {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  text-align: right;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* State override (details/summary) */
.mda-state-override {
  margin-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.mda-state-override summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  user-select: none;
}

.mda-state-override summary:hover {
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
}

.mda-state-override input {
  width: 80px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Error messages */
.mda-error-msg {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--vc-error);
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mda-error-msg.show {
  display: block;
}

/* Step actions */
.mda-step-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.mda-step-actions:has(button:only-child) {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.mda-btn-primary, .mda-btn-secondary {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, transform 0.1s;
  border: none;
}

.mda-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-teal-deep), var(--vc-teal));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
  margin-left: auto;
}

.mda-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-lift);
}

.mda-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  color: var(--vc-text);
  border: 2px solid var(--vc-border);
}

.mda-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--vc-text-light);
  background: var(--vc-bg-soft);
}

/* ─── Loading mode ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mda-loading {
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg);
  padding: 64px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
}

.mda-loading-spinner {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  border: 4px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-top-color: var(--vc-teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: vc-spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

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

.mda-loading h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.mda-loading p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ─── Error mode ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mda-error {
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
}

.mda-error h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--vc-error);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.mda-error p {
  color: var(--vc-text);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

/* ─── Dashboard / Verdict result ───────────────────────────────── */
.verdict-dash {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.verdict-section {
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
}

.verdict-section-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.verdict-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Section 1 — Verdict */
.verdict-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-teal-deep), var(--vc-teal));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.verdict-pill-fsa {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f3b6b, #2c5fa3);
}

.verdict-pill-both {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-teal-deep), #2c5fa3);
}

.verdict-headline {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.verdict-summary {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section 2 — Numbers table */
.verdict-comparison-table {
  margin-top: 4px;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.verdict-comparison-table table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.verdict-comparison-table thead th {
  background: var(--vc-teal-light);
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--vc-teal);
}

.verdict-comparison-table thead th:first-child {
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.verdict-comparison-table tbody th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 12px 12px 12px 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
}

.verdict-comparison-table tbody td {
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  color: var(--vc-text);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.verdict-comparison-table tbody tr:last-child th,
.verdict-comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.verdict-col-disabled {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.verdict-section-footnote {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Section 3 — Ranked options */
.verdict-ranked-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.verdict-ranked-option {
  background: var(--vc-bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
}

.verdict-ranked-option-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.verdict-ranked-option-rank {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  background: var(--vc-teal-light);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.verdict-ranked-option-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
}

.verdict-ranked-option-why,
.verdict-ranked-option-tradeoffs {
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Section 4 — Tradeoffs */
.verdict-tradeoffs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.verdict-tradeoff-item {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--vc-bg-soft);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--vc-warn);
  border-radius: 0 var(--vc-radius-sm) var(--vc-radius-sm) 0;
}

.verdict-tradeoff-item h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.verdict-tradeoff-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.verdict-prose {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.verdict-prose-fallback {
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Section 5 — What ifs */
.verdict-what-ifs {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.verdict-what-if {
  position: relative;
  padding: 12px 16px 12px 36px;
  background: var(--vc-bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.verdict-what-if::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 17px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--vc-teal);
}

/* Section 7 — Action steps */
.verdict-action-steps {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.verdict-action-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--vc-teal-light);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm);
}

.verdict-action-step-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.verdict-action-step-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding-top: 2px;
}

/* ─── Paywall card (locked sections) ──────────────────────────── */
.verdict-locked {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.verdict-locked .verdict-section {
  filter: blur(4px);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.verdict-paywall {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f8fafc);
  border: 2px solid var(--vc-teal);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-strong);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 440px;
  width: calc(100% - 40px);
}

.verdict-paywall-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.verdict-paywall-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.verdict-paywall-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.verdict-paywall-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-teal-deep), var(--vc-teal));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}

.verdict-paywall-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-lift);
}

.verdict-paywall-foot {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  margin: 14px 0 0;
}

/* ─── Email gate ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.verdict-email-gate {
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px dashed var(--vc-teal);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.verdict-email-gate-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.verdict-email-gate-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.verdict-email-gate-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.verdict-email-gate-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm);
}

.verdict-email-gate-form input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.12);
}

.verdict-email-gate-submit {
  background: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.verdict-email-gate-submit:hover {
  background: var(--vc-teal);
}

.verdict-email-gate-skip {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.verdict-email-gate-skip:hover {
  color: var(--vc-text);
}

/* ─── Banner (AI unavailable, etc) ─────────────────────────────── */
.verdict-banner {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.verdict-banner-warn {
  background: #fef9e7;
  color: #826003;
  border: 1px solid #f1d97a;
}

.verdict-banner-info {
  background: var(--vc-teal-light);
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  border: 1px solid #b6e0d6;
}

/* ─── Hub page ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.verdict-hub-page .verdict-main .container {
  max-width: 1080px;
}

.verdict-hub-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 16px 20px;
}

.verdict-hub-hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.verdict-hub-promise {
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 16px 0 0;
}

.verdict-hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 32px 0 48px;
}

@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .verdict-hub-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.verdict-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
}

.verdict-card:not(.verdict-card-disabled):hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-lift);
  border-color: var(--vc-teal);
}

.verdict-card-disabled {
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: default;
}

.verdict-card-status {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.verdict-card-status-live {
  background: var(--vc-teal-light);
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
}

.verdict-card-status-new {
  background: #fef0e3;
  color: #c25c10;
}

.verdict-card-status-soon {
  background: var(--vc-bg-tint);
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
}

.verdict-card h2 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
}

.verdict-card-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.verdict-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.verdict-card-cta {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
}

.verdict-card-disabled .verdict-card-cta {
  color: var(--vc-text-muted);
}

.verdict-hub-principles {
  margin: 48px 0;
}

.verdict-hub-principles h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.verdict-principle-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .verdict-principle-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.verdict-principle {
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  padding: 20px 24px;
}

.verdict-principle h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.verdict-principle p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.verdict-hub-foot {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  padding: 32px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
}

.verdict-hub-foot p {
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.verdict-hub-foot a {
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.verdict-hub-foot a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ─── Disclaimer page ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.verdict-disclaimer-container {
  max-width: 720px !important;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-hero {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 16px 0 32px;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-hero h1 {
  margin: 8px 0 8px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
}

.verdict-disclaimer-body {
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
}

.verdict-disclaimer-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  margin: 24px 0 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-body h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-body p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-body a {
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-foot {
  margin-top: 28px !important;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  color: var(--vc-text-light) !important;
}

/* ─── Mobile tweaks ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .verdict-main { padding: 16px 0 48px; }
  .verdict-hero, .mda-wizard, .mda-loading { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .verdict-hero h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .verdict-tagline { font-size: 1rem; }
  .verdict-hub-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .verdict-section { padding: 18px 20px; }
  .verdict-section-title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .verdict-paywall { padding: 24px 22px; }
  .verdict-paywall-title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .verdict-comparison-table { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .verdict-comparison-table tbody th { padding: 8px 6px 8px 0; }
  .verdict-comparison-table tbody td { padding: 8px 6px; }
  .mda-step-actions { flex-direction: column-reverse; }
  .mda-step-actions button { width: 100%; }
  .verdict-disclaimer-body { padding: 22px 20px; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 * BLOCK 1C HOTFIX 2: dashboard footer (action row, Pro upsell, disclaimer)
 * Added May 9 2026 to address bottom-of-dashboard gap on Tactical Verdicts.
 * ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── Action row (save / restart / hub) ─────────────────────────── */
.verdict-action-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 16px 0 8px;
}

.verdict-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--vc-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-border-strong);
  color: var(--vc-text);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s, transform 0.1s;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.verdict-action-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  background: var(--vc-teal-light);
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.verdict-action-btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
}

.verdict-action-btn:hover svg {
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
}

/* ─── Pro upsell card (first-visit non-Pro) ─────────────────────── */
.verdict-pro-upsell {
  margin-top: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-bg) 0%, var(--vc-teal-light) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--vc-teal);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
  text-align: left;
}

.verdict-pro-upsell-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.verdict-pro-upsell-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--vc-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.verdict-pro-upsell-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--vc-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.verdict-pro-upsell-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.verdict-pro-upsell-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vc-teal-deep), var(--vc-teal));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow);
}

.verdict-pro-upsell-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--vc-shadow-lift);
}

.verdict-pro-upsell-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.verdict-pro-upsell-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ─── Disclaimer footer (per-page) ──────────────────────────────── */
.verdict-disclaimer-footer {
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--vc-bg-tint);
  border-radius: var(--vc-radius);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--vc-teal);
}

.verdict-disclaimer-footer p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--vc-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-footer p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-footer strong {
  color: var(--vc-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-footer a {
  color: var(--vc-teal-deep);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-footer a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.verdict-disclaimer-built-by {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: var(--vc-text-muted) !important;
  font-style: italic;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--vc-border);
  margin-top: 6px !important;
}

/* ─── Mobile tweaks for new pieces ──────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .verdict-action-row { padding: 12px 0; }
  .verdict-action-btn {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 6px);
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .verdict-pro-upsell { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .verdict-pro-upsell-title { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .verdict-pro-upsell-cta {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .verdict-pro-upsell-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .verdict-disclaimer-footer { padding: 18px 20px; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
 * BLOCK 1C HOTFIX 4: dark mode — match the rest of the site
 *
 * The site uses @media(prefers-color-scheme:dark) and overrides :root
 * variables + component selectors. Verdict has its own --vc-* palette,
 * so we override the verdict variables AND any component using hardcoded
 * hex colors.
 * ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root {
    --vc-teal:        #3ab8a8;
    --vc-teal-deep:   #2d9a8c;
    --vc-teal-light:  rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.10);
    --vc-navy:        #e8e8f0;
    --vc-text:        #e0e0e0;
    --vc-text-light:  #aaa;
    --vc-text-muted:  #888;
    --vc-bg:          #222240;
    --vc-bg-soft:     #1a1a2e;
    --vc-bg-tint:     #2a2a48;
    --vc-border:      #333;
    --vc-border-strong: #444;
    --vc-shadow:      0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --vc-shadow-lift: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --vc-shadow-strong: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --vc-warn:        #d4a44a;
    --vc-error:       #e87171;
    --vc-error-bg:    rgba(232, 113, 113, 0.08);
  }

  /* Page background */
  .verdict-page {
    background: #1a1a2e;
    color: #e0e0e0;
  }

  /* Text inside any input/textarea — explicit (browsers can be stubborn) */
  .verdict-page input,
  .verdict-page textarea,
  .verdict-page select {
    background: #2a2a48;
    color: #e0e0e0;
    border-color: #444;
  }

  .verdict-page input::placeholder,
  .verdict-page textarea::placeholder {
    color: #666;
  }

  .mda-currency-prefix { color: #888; }

  /* Radio cards: keep the highlighted "selected" state visible */
  .mda-radio {
    background: #2a2a48;
    border-color: #444;
    color: #e0e0e0;
  }
  .mda-radio:hover {
    background: rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  }
  .mda-radio:has(input:checked) {
    background: rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  }

  /* Verdict pill colors stay bright (badges should pop) */
  .verdict-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d9a8c, #3ab8a8);
    color: #fff;
  }

  /* Comparison table */
  .verdict-comparison-table thead th {
    background: rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.15);
    color: #3ab8a8;
    border-bottom-color: #3ab8a8;
  }
  .verdict-comparison-table tbody th {
    color: #e0e0e0;
    border-bottom-color: #333;
  }
  .verdict-comparison-table tbody td {
    color: #e0e0e0;
    border-bottom-color: #333;
  }

  /* Ranked option cards */
  .verdict-ranked-option {
    background: #2a2a48;
    border-color: #333;
  }
  .verdict-ranked-option-rank {
    background: rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.15);
    color: #3ab8a8;
  }
  .verdict-ranked-option-name {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }

  /* Tradeoff items */
  .verdict-tradeoff-item {
    background: #2a2a48;
    border-left-color: #d4a44a;
  }
  .verdict-tradeoff-item h3 {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }

  /* What-ifs */
  .verdict-what-if {
    background: #2a2a48;
    color: #e0e0e0;
  }

  /* Action steps */
  .verdict-action-step {
    background: rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.10);
  }
  .verdict-action-step-num {
    background: #2d9a8c;
  }

  /* Email gate */
  .verdict-email-gate {
    background: #222240;
    border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  }
  .verdict-email-gate-title {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }

  /* Paywall card */
  .verdict-paywall {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #222240 0%, #2a2a48 100%);
    border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  }
  .verdict-paywall-title {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }

  /* Pro upsell card */
  .verdict-pro-upsell {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #222240 0%, rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.10) 100%);
    border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  }
  .verdict-pro-upsell-title {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }

  /* Action row buttons */
  .verdict-action-btn {
    background: #2a2a48;
    border-color: #444;
    color: #e0e0e0;
  }
  .verdict-action-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.10);
    border-color: var(--vc-teal);
    color: #3ab8a8;
  }

  /* Disclaimer footer */
  .verdict-disclaimer-footer {
    background: #2a2a48;
    border-left-color: var(--vc-teal);
  }
  .verdict-disclaimer-footer strong {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }

  /* Hub cards */
  .verdict-card {
    background: #222240;
    border-color: #333;
  }
  .verdict-card:not(.verdict-card-disabled):hover {
    border-color: var(--vc-teal);
  }
  .verdict-card h2 {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }
  .verdict-card-status-live {
    background: rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.15);
    color: #3ab8a8;
  }
  .verdict-card-status-new {
    background: rgba(232, 145, 71, 0.15);
    color: #e89147;
  }
  .verdict-card-status-soon {
    background: #2a2a48;
    color: #888;
  }

  /* Hub principles */
  .verdict-principle {
    background: #222240;
    border-color: #333;
  }
  .verdict-principle h3 {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }

  /* Hub footer text */
  .verdict-hub-foot {
    border-top-color: #333;
  }

  /* Disclaimer page body */
  .verdict-disclaimer-body {
    background: #222240;
    border-color: #333;
  }
  .verdict-disclaimer-body h2 {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }

  /* Hero box */
  .verdict-hero, .mda-wizard, .mda-loading, .mda-error {
    background: #222240;
    border-color: #333;
  }
  .verdict-hero h1, .verdict-hub-hero h1, .mda-step-title, .verdict-section-title {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }
  .verdict-trust-row {
    background: #222240;
    border-color: #333;
  }
  .verdict-trust-row strong {
    color: #e8e8f0;
  }

  /* Sections */
  .verdict-section {
    background: #222240;
    border-color: #333;
  }

  /* Loading spinner ring */
  .mda-loading-spinner {
    border-color: #333;
    border-top-color: var(--vc-teal);
  }

  /* Banner colors stay readable */
  .verdict-banner-warn {
    background: rgba(212, 164, 74, 0.12);
    color: #d4a44a;
    border-color: rgba(212, 164, 74, 0.30);
  }
  .verdict-banner-info {
    background: rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.10);
    color: #3ab8a8;
    border-color: rgba(58, 184, 168, 0.30);
  }
}