/* =============================================================================
   ChoiceDeals — Homepage sections (distinct design per block)
   ============================================================================= */

.cds-home-sections,
.cds-hs-section,
.cds-footer-trust {
	--cds-green: #28b34b;
	--cds-green-dark: #1f9a3f;
	--cds-green-deep: #166534;
	--cds-green-soft: #ecfdf3;
	--cds-green-glow: rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.14);
	--cds-text: #111827;
	--cds-muted: #6b7280;
	--cds-border: #e5e7eb;
	--cds-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	--cds-radius-lg: 20px;
	--cds-radius-xl: 24px;
	font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

body.home {
	background-color: #ffffff;
}

body.home #content.site-content {
	padding-bottom: 0 !important;
	margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

body.home #content.site-content .cmd-index.container,
body.home #content.site-content .container.cmd-index {
	padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* ---- Shared section shell ---- */
.cds-hs-section {
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	position: relative;
}

.cds-hs-section .container {
	max-width: 1240px;
	padding-top: clamp(40px, 4.5vw, 64px);
	padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 4.5vw, 64px);
}

.cds-hs-header {
	margin-bottom: clamp(18px, 2vw, 28px);
}

.cds-hs-header--center {
	text-align: center;
}

.cds-hs-header--split {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 16px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cds-hs-title {
	margin: 0 0 12px;
	font-size: clamp(26px, 2.4vw, 36px);
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--cds-text);
	letter-spacing: -0.02em;
	line-height: 1.15;
	text-transform: none;
}

.cds-hs-header--center .cds-hs-title::after {
	content: "";
	display: block;
	width: 56px;
	height: 4px;
	margin: 14px auto 0;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--cds-green);
}

.cds-hs-featured-cats .cds-hs-title::after {
	display: none;
}

.cds-hs-subtitle {
	margin: 0;
	max-width: 680px;
	font-size: clamp(15px, 1vw, 17px);
	font-weight: 400;
	color: var(--cds-muted);
	line-height: 1.7;
}

.cds-hs-header--center .cds-hs-subtitle {
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
}

.cds-hs-subtitle--left {
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	max-width: 560px;
}

.cds-hs-view-all {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 10px 18px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.35);
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: #fff;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--cds-green-dark);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cds-hs-view-all:hover {
	background: var(--cds-green-soft);
	border-color: var(--cds-green);
	color: var(--cds-green-deep);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* =============================================================================
   1. Featured Categories — clean image + readable content cards
   ============================================================================= */
.cds-hs-featured-cats {
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
}

.cds-hs-featured-cats::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-image:
		radial-gradient(circle at 8% 20%, rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.07) 0%, transparent 42%),
		radial-gradient(circle at 92% 80%, rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.05) 0%, transparent 38%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.cds-hs-featured-cats .cds-hs-header--split {
	align-items: flex-start;
	padding-bottom: 4px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;
	margin-bottom: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
}

.cds-hs-featured-cats .cds-hs-title {
	margin-bottom: 0;
	font-size: clamp(28px, 2.6vw, 38px);
}

.cds-hs-featured-cats .cds-hs-subtitle--left {
	margin-top: 14px;
	margin-bottom: 0;
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.65;
}

.cds-hs-cat-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 28px);
}

.cds-hs-cat-card {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	min-height: 0;
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid #e8edf3;
	border-radius: var(--cds-radius-xl);
	overflow: hidden;
	text-decoration: none;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
	transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.cds-hs-cat-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	border-color: rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.45);
	box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.14);
}

.cds-hs-cat-media {
	position: relative;
	flex: none;
	width: 100%;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1fae5 0%, #86efac 55%, #22c55e 100%);
	overflow: hidden;
}

.cds-hs-cat-media img {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
	transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}

.cds-hs-cat-card:hover .cds-hs-cat-media img {
	transform: scale(1.06);
}

.cds-hs-cat-fallback {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 1;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: clamp(48px, 5vw, 64px);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
	letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.cds-hs-cat-overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 2;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 55%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) 100%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.cds-hs-cat-index {
	position: absolute;
	top: 14px;
	left: 14px;
	z-index: 3;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	min-width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	padding: 0 10px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--cds-green-dark);
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.cds-hs-cat-body {
	position: relative;
	flex: 1 1 auto;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 20px 22px 22px;
	color: var(--cds-text);
	background: #fff;
}

.cds-hs-cat-label {
	display: inline-block;
	align-self: flex-start;
	margin-bottom: 2px;
	padding: 4px 10px;
	border-radius: 6px;
	background: var(--cds-green-soft);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.2;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	color: var(--cds-green-dark);
}

.cds-hs-cat-title {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: clamp(18px, 1.2vw, 21px);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--cds-text);
	transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.cds-hs-cat-card:hover .cds-hs-cat-title {
	color: var(--cds-green-dark);
}

.cds-hs-cat-excerpt {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--cds-muted);
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.cds-hs-cat-footer {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: 14px;
	border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.cds-hs-cat-count {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--cds-muted);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.cds-hs-cat-count-icon {
	flex: 0 0 16px;
	color: var(--cds-green);
}

.cds-hs-cat-cta {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--cds-green);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	transition: gap 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.cds-hs-cat-card:hover .cds-hs-cat-cta {
	gap: 10px;
	color: var(--cds-green-dark);
}

/* =============================================================================
   2. Latest Reviews — light, simple review cards
   ============================================================================= */
.cds-hs-reviews {
	background: #f8fafc;
	border-top: 1px solid #eef2f7;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;
}

.cds-hs-reviews .cds-hs-header--center .cds-hs-title::after {
	background: var(--cds-green);
}

.cds-hs-reviews-slider {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 24px;
}

.cds-hs-reviews-viewport {
	overflow: hidden;
}

.cds-hs-reviews-track {
	display: flex;
	gap: 20px;
	transition: transform 0.4s ease;
	will-change: transform;
}

.cds-hs-review-slide {
	flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (var(--cds-cols-desktop, 3) - 1) * 20px) / var(--cds-cols-desktop, 3));
	min-width: 0;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: inherit;
}

.cds-hs-review-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	height: 100%;
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid #e8edf3;
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 22px 22px 20px;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
	transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cds-hs-review-card:hover {
	border-color: rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.35);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.1);
	transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cds-hs-review-top {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 12px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cds-hs-stars {
	display: flex;
	gap: 2px;
	color: #f59e0b;
	font-size: 15px;
	line-height: 1;
}

.cds-hs-star {
	opacity: 0.22;
}

.cds-hs-star--full,
.cds-hs-star--half {
	opacity: 1;
}

.cds-hs-review-cat {
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	color: var(--cds-green-dark);
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.cds-hs-review-title {
	margin: 0 0 10px;
	font-size: 17px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.4;
	color: var(--cds-text);
}

.cds-hs-review-excerpt {
	margin: 0 0 18px;
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--cds-muted);
	flex: 1 1 auto;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 3;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.cds-hs-review-footer {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: 14px;
	border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.cds-hs-review-author {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	min-width: 0;
}

.cds-hs-review-avatar {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	flex: 0 0 34px;
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--cds-green-soft);
	color: var(--cds-green-dark);
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.cds-hs-review-name {
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--cds-text);
	white-space: nowrap;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.cds-hs-review-date {
	flex: 0 0 auto;
	font-size: 12px;
	color: #9ca3af;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

.cds-hs-reviews-controls {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 16px;
}

.cds-hs-reviews .cds-hs-nav {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 40px;
	height: 40px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--cds-text);
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.cds-hs-reviews .cds-hs-nav:hover {
	border-color: var(--cds-green);
	background: var(--cds-green-soft);
	color: var(--cds-green-dark);
}

.cds-hs-reviews-dots {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	min-height: 40px;
}

.cds-hs-reviews-dot {
	width: 8px;
	height: 8px;
	border: 0;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #d1d5db;
	cursor: pointer;
	padding: 0;
	transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, width 0.2s ease;
}

.cds-hs-reviews-dot.is-active {
	width: 24px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--cds-green);
}

/* =============================================================================
   3. Popular Buying Guides — editorial cards
   ============================================================================= */
.cds-hs-guides {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.cds-hs-guides-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cds-cols-desktop, 3), minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}

.cds-hs-guide-card {
	position: relative;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
	border-radius: var(--cds-radius-lg);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
	transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.cds-hs-guide-card::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: 0;
	bottom: 0;
	width: 4px;
	background: var(--cds-green);
	transform: scaleY(0);
	transform-origin: bottom;
	transition: transform 0.35s ease;
	z-index: 2;
}

.cds-hs-guide-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-5px);
	border-color: rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.25);
	box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--cds-green-glow);
}

.cds-hs-guide-card:hover::before {
	transform: scaleY(1);
}

.cds-hs-guide-link {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: inherit;
	height: 100%;
}

.cds-hs-guide-media {
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1fae5, #a7f3d0);
}

.cds-hs-guide-media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
	transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.cds-hs-guide-card:hover .cds-hs-guide-media img {
	transform: scale(1.06);
}

.cds-hs-guide-placeholder {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bbf7d0, #ecfdf3);
}

.cds-hs-guide-body {
	padding: 22px 22px 24px;
	flex: 1 1 auto;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.cds-hs-guide-cat {
	display: inline-block;
	align-self: flex-start;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
	padding: 5px 12px;
	border-radius: 6px;
	background: #111827;
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	color: #fff;
}

.cds-hs-guide-title {
	margin: 0 0 10px;
	font-size: 19px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--cds-text);
	transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.cds-hs-guide-card:hover .cds-hs-guide-title {
	color: var(--cds-green-dark);
}

.cds-hs-guide-excerpt {
	margin: 0 0 16px;
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--cds-muted);
	flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.cds-hs-guide-date {
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--cds-green);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.cds-hs-guide-date::before {
	content: "— ";
	color: #d1d5db;
}

/* =============================================================================
   4. Comparison Articles — split showcase cards
   ============================================================================= */
.cds-hs-comparison {
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ecfdf5 0%, #f0fdf4 40%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.cds-hs-comparison-header {
	max-width: 720px;
	margin: 0 auto clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
	text-align: center;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-kicker {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	margin: 0 0 16px;
	padding: 8px 16px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: #111827;
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.3;
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #4ade80;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-heading {
	margin: 0 0 14px;
	font-size: clamp(28px, 2.6vw, 40px);
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.12;
	letter-spacing: -0.03em;
	text-transform: none;
	color: var(--cds-text);
}

.cds-hs-comparison-intro {
	margin: 0 auto;
	max-width: 600px;
	font-size: clamp(15px, 1vw, 17px);
	line-height: 1.75;
	color: var(--cds-muted);
}

.cds-hs-comparison-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cds-cols-desktop, 2), minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
}

.cds-hs-comparison-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	min-height: 0;
	background: #fff;
	border: none;
	border-radius: var(--cds-radius-xl);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
	transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-card:nth-child(even) {
	flex-direction: column-reverse;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-card--link {
	text-decoration: none;
	color: inherit;
	cursor: pointer;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-card--link:hover,
.cds-hs-comparison-card--link:focus-visible {
	transform: translateY(-8px);
	box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.16);
	outline: none;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-media {
	position: relative;
	flex: none;
	width: 100%;
	min-height: 220px;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #166534 0%, #22c55e 100%);
}

.cds-hs-comparison-media img {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-media-shade {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 100%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-card--link:hover .cds-hs-comparison-media img {
	transform: scale(1.08);
}

.cds-hs-comparison-placeholder {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 220px;
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, #14532d, #22c55e);
}

.cds-hs-comparison-placeholder-num {
	font-size: 72px;
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.cds-hs-comparison-body {
	display: flex;
	flex: 1 1 auto;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 20px;
	padding: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}

.cds-hs-comparison-title {
	margin: 0 0 12px;
	font-size: clamp(18px, 1.3vw, 22px);
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.3;
	color: var(--cds-text);
}

.cds-hs-comparison-quote {
	margin: 0;
	padding-left: 16px;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--cds-green);
	font-size: 15px;
	line-height: 1.75;
	color: var(--cds-muted);
	font-style: italic;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-cta {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 10px;
	align-self: flex-start;
	margin-top: auto;
	padding: 12px 22px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--cds-green);
	color: #fff;
	transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-cta-text {
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #fff;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-cta-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 28px;
	height: 28px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	color: #fff;
}

.cds-hs-comparison-card--link:hover .cds-hs-comparison-cta {
	background: var(--cds-green-dark);
	transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =============================================================================
   5. Why Trust Us — icon feature grid on soft green
   ============================================================================= */
.cds-hs-trust {
	background: #f0fdf4;
}

.cds-hs-trust-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px);
}

.cds-hs-trust-card {
	position: relative;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.12);
	border-radius: var(--cds-radius-lg);
	padding: 32px 22px 28px;
	text-align: center;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.06);
	transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.cds-hs-trust-card::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	height: 4px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cds-green), #4ade80);
}

.cds-hs-trust-card:nth-child(2)::before {
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0ea5e9, #38bdf8);
}

.cds-hs-trust-card:nth-child(3)::before {
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b5cf6, #a78bfa);
}

.cds-hs-trust-card:nth-child(4)::before {
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
}

.cds-hs-trust-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.12);
}

.cds-hs-trust-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 80px;
	height: 80px;
	margin: 0 auto 18px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--cds-green-soft);
}

.cds-hs-trust-icon svg {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	display: block;
}

.cds-hs-trust-title {
	margin: 0 0 10px;
	font-size: 17px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--cds-text);
}

.cds-hs-trust-text {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--cds-muted);
}

/* =============================================================================
   6. Editorial Process — connected timeline steps
   ============================================================================= */
.cds-hs-editorial {
	background: #ffffff;
}

.cds-hs-editorial-steps {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cds-cols-desktop, 4), minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 0;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 24px 0 0;
	list-style: none;
	position: relative;
}

.cds-hs-editorial-steps::before {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 50px;
	left: 12%;
	right: 12%;
	height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cds-green) 0%, #4ade80 50%, var(--cds-green) 100%);
	border-radius: 999px;
	z-index: 0;
}

.cds-hs-editorial-step {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	gap: 18px;
	padding: 0 16px 8px;
	background: transparent;
	border: none;
	box-shadow: none;
	min-height: 0;
	z-index: 1;
}

.cds-hs-editorial-step::after {
	display: none;
}

.cds-hs-editorial-marker {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}

.cds-hs-editorial-num {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 56px;
	height: 56px;
	min-width: 56px;
	padding: 0;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 4px solid #fff;
	background: var(--cds-green, #28b34b);
	color: #ffffff !important;
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--cds-green), 0 8px 24px rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.35);
}

.cds-hs-editorial-body {
	background: #f8fafc;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 22px 18px;
	width: 100%;
	transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.cds-hs-editorial-step:hover .cds-hs-editorial-body {
	border-color: rgba(40, 179, 75, 0.35);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--cds-green-glow);
}

.cds-hs-editorial-title {
	margin: 0 0 8px;
	font-size: 16px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--cds-text);
}

.cds-hs-editorial-text {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 13px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--cds-muted);
}

/* =============================================================================
   7. FAQ — clean accordion panel
   ============================================================================= */
.cds-hs-faqs {
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
}

.cds-hs-faqs .container {
	max-width: 900px;
}

.cds-hs-faqs-list {
	display: grid;
	gap: 10px;
}

.cds-hs-faq-item {
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 14px;
	background: #fff;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
	transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.cds-hs-faq-item[open] {
	border-color: var(--cds-green);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--cds-green-glow);
}

.cds-hs-faq-question {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 16px;
	padding: 20px 22px;
	font-size: 16px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--cds-text);
	cursor: pointer;
	list-style: none;
	transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.cds-hs-faq-item[open] .cds-hs-faq-question {
	background: var(--cds-green-soft);
	color: var(--cds-green-deep);
}

.cds-hs-faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
	display: none;
}

.cds-hs-faq-toggle {
	position: relative;
	flex: 0 0 32px;
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: var(--cds-green);
}

.cds-hs-faq-toggle::before,
.cds-hs-faq-toggle::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 50%;
	left: 50%;
	width: 14px;
	height: 2px;
	background: #fff;
	transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
	transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cds-hs-faq-toggle::after {
	transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
}

.cds-hs-faq-item[open] .cds-hs-faq-toggle::after {
	transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
}

.cds-hs-faq-answer {
	padding: 0 22px 22px;
	font-size: 15px;
	line-height: 1.75;
	color: var(--cds-muted);
}

.cds-hs-faq-answer p {
	margin: 0;
}

/* =============================================================================
   8. Footer trust signals — premium strip
   ============================================================================= */
.cds-footer-trust {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14532d 0%, #166534 40%, #15803d 100%);
	border: none;
	padding: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 48px) 0;
	margin: 0;
}

.cds-footer-trust-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cds-cols-desktop, 4), minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 20px);
}

.cds-footer-trust-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 14px;
	padding: 18px 16px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	border-radius: 16px;
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cds-footer-trust-item:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cds-footer-trust-icon svg {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	flex: 0 0 44px;
	display: block;
	filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
}

.cds-footer-trust-title {
	margin: 0 0 4px;
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.3;
	color: #ffffff;
}

.cds-footer-trust-text {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 13px;
	line-height: 1.55;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

/* =============================================================================
   Responsive
   ============================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
	.cds-hs-cat-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}

	.cds-hs-review-slide {
		flex-basis: calc((100% - (var(--cds-cols-tablet, 2) - 1) * 20px) / var(--cds-cols-tablet, 2));
	}

	.cds-hs-guides-grid,
	.cds-hs-comparison-grid,
	.cds-hs-editorial-steps {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cds-cols-tablet, 2), minmax(0, 1fr));
	}

	.cds-hs-trust-grid,
	.cds-footer-trust-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}

	.cds-hs-editorial-steps {
		gap: 20px;
		padding-top: 0;
	}

	.cds-hs-editorial-steps::before {
		display: none;
	}

	.cds-hs-editorial-step {
		padding: 0;
	}

	.cds-hs-comparison-card,
	.cds-hs-comparison-card:nth-child(even) {
		flex-direction: column;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.cds-hs-section .container {
		padding-top: 36px;
		padding-bottom: 36px;
	}

	.cds-hs-cat-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.cds-hs-cat-footer {
		flex-wrap: wrap;
	}

	.cds-hs-review-slide {
		flex-basis: calc((100% - (var(--cds-cols-mobile, 1) - 1) * 20px) / var(--cds-cols-mobile, 1));
	}

	.cds-hs-guides-grid,
	.cds-hs-comparison-grid,
	.cds-hs-trust-grid,
	.cds-hs-editorial-steps,
	.cds-footer-trust-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cds-cols-mobile, 1), minmax(0, 1fr));
	}
}