/* ==========================================================================
   AEI General Theme — Main Stylesheet
   ==========================================================================
   Table of Contents:
   1.  Reset & Base
   2.  Typography
   3.  Container & Layout Grid
   4.  Header & Navigation
   5.  Navigation Effects
   6.  Mobile Navigation
   7.  Post Cards
   8.  Single Article
   9.  Page Header
   10. Sidebar & Widgets
   11. Footer
   12. Comments
   13. Search Form
   14. 404 Page
   15. Buttons
   16. Pagination
   17. Post Navigation
   18. Post Meta
   19. Accessibility
   20. Gutenberg Alignment
   21. No Results
   22. Responsive — Tablet
   23. Responsive — Mobile
   24. Animations
   25. Back to Top
   26. Page Transitions
   27. Dark Mode
   28. Per-Page Options
   29. Reduced Motion
   30. Print
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Reset & Base
   ========================================================================== */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--aei-font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--aei-text);
    background-color: var(--aei-bg);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: clip;
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

a {
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover,
a:focus-visible {
    color: var(--aei-color-secondary);
}

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Typography
   ========================================================================== */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.wp-block-heading,
.wp-block-post-title,
.wp-block-query-title,
.wp-block-site-title {
    font-family: var(--aei-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--aei-text-heading);
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

/* Enforce theme typography on all Gutenberg content */
.entry-content,
.wp-block-group,
.wp-block-column,
.wp-block-cover__inner-container,
.wp-block-media-text__content {
    font-family: var(--aei-font-body);
}

.entry-content p,
.wp-block-paragraph,
.wp-block-list,
.wp-block-quote,
.wp-block-pullquote,
.wp-block-details,
.wp-block-table {
    font-family: var(--aei-font-body);
}

.wp-block-button__link,
.wp-block-navigation-item__content {
    font-family: var(--aei-font-body);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25em;
}

blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--aei-color-primary);
    padding: 1em 1.5em;
    margin: 1.5em 0;
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
    font-style: italic;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

pre, code {
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
    font-size: 0.9em;
}

pre {
    background: var(--aei-color-dark);
    color: var(--aei-color-light);
    padding: 1.5em;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}

code {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
    padding: 0.15em 0.4em;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

pre code {
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
}

hr {
    border: none;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.2), transparent);
    margin: 2.5em 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Container & Layout Grid
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--aei-content-width, 1200px);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.aei-layout {
    padding-top: var(--aei-section-padding, 3rem);
    padding-bottom: var(--aei-section-padding, 3rem);
}

.aei-layout--full .aei-layout__content {
    max-width: var(--aei-narrow-width, 800px);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Sidebar layout — CSS Grid */
.aei-layout--sidebar {
    display: grid;
    gap: 3rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr var(--aei-sidebar-width, 320px);
    align-items: start;
}

.aei-layout--sidebar-left {
    grid-template-columns: var(--aei-sidebar-width, 320px) 1fr;
}

.aei-layout--sidebar-left .aei-sidebar {
    order: -1;
}

/* Collapse to full-width when body lacks sidebar class */
body:not(.has-sidebar) .aei-layout--sidebar {
    display: block;
}

body:not(.has-sidebar) .aei-layout--sidebar .aei-layout__content {
    max-width: var(--aei-narrow-width, 800px);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: background-color 0.5s ease,
                box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.has-sticky-header .aei-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
}

.aei-header--transparent {
    background: transparent;
}

.aei-header--transparent.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-header-scrolled-bg-rgb), var(--aei-header-scrolled-bg-opacity));
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
}

/* Accent line on scrolled header */
.aei-header--transparent.is-scrolled::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #cc2936, #ff4d5a, #cc2936);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.aei-header--solid {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-header-bg-rgb), var(--aei-header-bg-opacity, 1));
    box-shadow: 0 1px 12px var(--aei-header-scrolled-shadow);
}

.aei-header--solid.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-header-scrolled-bg-rgb), var(--aei-header-scrolled-bg-opacity));
}

.aei-header--gradient {
    background: var(--aei-header-gradient, linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aei-color-primary), var(--aei-color-secondary)));
}

/* Glassmorphism header — frosted glass look */
.aei-header--glass {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-bg-rgb), 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--aei-bg-rgb), 0.3);
}

.aei-header--glass.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-bg-rgb), 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px var(--aei-header-scrolled-shadow);
}

/* Dark header */
.aei-header--dark {
    background: var(--aei-color-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Solid / Dark / Gradient headers — always white nav on colored background */
.aei-header--solid .aei-nav__link,
.aei-header--dark .aei-nav__link,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-nav__link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.aei-header--solid .aei-nav__link:hover,
.aei-header--solid .aei-nav__link:focus-visible,
.aei-header--dark .aei-nav__link:hover,
.aei-header--dark .aei-nav__link:focus-visible,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-nav__link:hover,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-nav__link:focus-visible {
    color: #fff;
}

.aei-header--solid .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link,
.aei-header--dark .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    color: #fff;
}

/* Transparent header — uses normal --aei-nav-link-color from :root.
   In dark mode, body.aei-dark overrides make everything white. */

.aei-header--solid .aei-site-title,
.aei-header--dark .aei-site-title,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-site-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.aei-header--solid .aei-menu-toggle__bar,
.aei-header--dark .aei-menu-toggle__bar,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-menu-toggle__bar,
.aei-header--transparent.is-scrolled .aei-menu-toggle__bar {
    background: #fff;
}

.aei-header__actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.aei-header__social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: inherit;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.aei-header__social-link:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.aei-header__social-link svg {
    display: block;
}

.aei-header__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: var(--aei-header-padding, 0.5rem);
    padding-bottom: var(--aei-header-padding, 0.5rem);
    transition: padding 0.5s ease;
}


/* Logo */
.aei-header__brand {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* Text column to the right of the logo — site name + tagline stacked */
.aei-header__brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: left;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--aei-color-primary);
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
}

/* Site name — bold, prominent, clean */
.aei-header__site-name {
    font-family: var(--aei-font-site-name, var(--aei-font-heading));
    font-size: var(--aei-site-name-size, 35px);
    font-weight: var(--aei-site-name-weight, 700);
    color: var(--aei-color-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: font-size 0.4s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}


/* Non-light headers — crisp white site name */
.aei-header--solid .aei-header__site-name,
.aei-header--dark .aei-header__site-name,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-header__site-name,
.aei-header--transparent .aei-header__site-name {
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Scrolled transparent — keep white on dark scrolled bg */
.aei-header--transparent.is-scrolled .aei-header__site-name {
    color: #fff;
}

/* Brand text divider — adapts to header style */
.aei-header--solid .aei-header__brand-text,
.aei-header--dark .aei-header__brand-text,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-header__brand-text,
.aei-header--transparent .aei-header__brand-text {
    border-left-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.aei-header--transparent.is-scrolled .aei-header__brand-text {
    border-left-color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

.aei-logo img {
    height: var(--aei-logo-height);
    max-width: var(--aei-logo-max-width);
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: height 0.4s ease;
    will-change: height;
}


.aei-site-title {
    font-family: var(--aei-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aei-text-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.aei-header__tagline {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    margin-top: 2px;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, max-height 0.4s ease, margin 0.4s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    max-height: 2em;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Transparent header (over hero) — light tagline for contrast on imagery */
.aei-header--transparent .aei-header__tagline {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Scrolled transparent (dark bg) — bright accent tagline pops on dark */
.aei-header--transparent.is-scrolled .aei-header__tagline {
    color: var(--aei-color-accent, var(--aei-color-secondary));
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Solid / dark / gradient headers — light tagline for contrast */
.aei-header--solid .aei-header__tagline,
.aei-header--dark .aei-header__tagline,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-header__tagline {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    opacity: 1;
}


/* Desktop Nav */
.aei-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.aei-nav__menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    padding: 0;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
    overflow: visible;
    position: relative;
}

.aei-nav__item {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aei-nav__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--aei-nav-link-color);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.aei-nav__link:hover,
.aei-nav__link:focus-visible {
    color: var(--aei-nav-hover-color);
}

.aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    color: var(--aei-nav-active-color);
}

.aei-nav__arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.aei-nav__item--has-children:hover > .aei-nav__link .aei-nav__arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Toggle (keyboard accessible) */
.aei-nav__toggle {
    display: none;
}

/* Sub-menu */
.aei-nav__sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    background: var(--aei-card-bg);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 100;
}

.aei-nav__item--has-children:hover > .aei-nav__sub-menu,
.aei-nav__item--has-children:focus-within > .aei-nav__sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.aei-nav__sub-menu .aei-nav__link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--aei-text);
}

.aei-nav__sub-menu .aei-nav__link:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

/* Nested sub-menu */
.aei-nav__sub-menu .aei-nav__sub-menu {
    top: -0.5rem;
    left: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Navigation Effects
   --aei-transition-speed (default 0.35s) is set from customizer via PHP.
   ALL effects use only position:absolute pseudo-elements, opacity,
   transform, clip-path, or box-shadow — NEVER change box size.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Shared underline base (used by several effects) ---------- */
.aei-nav--underline-slide .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--underline-grow .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--overline-slide .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--gradient-underline .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* --- 1. Underline Slide (from left) --- */
.aei-nav--underline-slide .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after {
    bottom: -2px;
    background: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    transform-origin: left;
}
.aei-nav--underline-slide .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--underline-slide .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --- 2. Underline Grow (from center) --- */
.aei-nav--underline-grow .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after {
    bottom: -2px;
    background: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    transform-origin: center;
}
.aei-nav--underline-grow .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--underline-grow .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --- 3. Overline Slide (from left, above) --- */
.aei-nav--overline-slide .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after {
    top: -2px;
    background: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    transform-origin: left;
}
.aei-nav--overline-slide .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--overline-slide .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --- 4. Gradient Underline (animated gradient, from left) --- */
.aei-nav--gradient-underline .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after {
    bottom: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-color-primary), var(--aei-color-accent), var(--aei-color-secondary));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    transform-origin: left;
    animation: aei-gradient-shift 3s ease infinite paused;
}
.aei-nav--gradient-underline .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--gradient-underline .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    animation-play-state: running;
}
@keyframes aei-gradient-shift {
    0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* --- 5. Double Line (top + bottom, from opposite sides) --- */
.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::before {
    top: -2px;
    background: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    transform-origin: left;
}
.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after {
    bottom: -2px;
    background: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    transform-origin: right;
}
.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::before,
.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::before,
.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* --- 6. Tracking Underline (JS moves a single line between items) --- */
.aei-nav-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: left, width;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: left var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                width var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                opacity 0.15s ease;
}
.aei-nav--tracking-underline .aei-nav-indicator {
    background: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
}

/* --- 7. Tracking Gradient (JS, rainbow line slides between items) --- */
.aei-nav--tracking-gradient .aei-nav-indicator {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-color-primary), var(--aei-color-accent), var(--aei-color-secondary));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: aei-gradient-shift 3s ease infinite;
}

/* --- 8. Tracking Pill (JS, pill background slides between items) --- */
.aei-nav--tracking-pill .aei-nav-indicator {
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: auto;
    background: rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12));
    border-radius: 999px;
    z-index: 0;
}
.aei-nav--tracking-pill .aei-nav__link {
    z-index: 1;
}

/* --- 9. Background Fill (subtle tint on hover) --- */
.aei-nav--background-fill .aei-nav__link {
    transition: color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                background-color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease;
}
.aei-nav--background-fill .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12));
}
.aei-nav--background-fill .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-nav-active-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12));
}

/* --- 10. Pill Highlight (solid pill on current, tint on hover) --- */
.aei-nav--pill .aei-nav__link {
    transition: color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                background-color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                box-shadow var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.aei-nav--pill .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12));
}
.aei-nav--pill .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    background: var(--aei-nav-active-bg);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(var(--aei-nav-active-bg-rgb), 0.3);
}

/* --- 11. Neon Glow (text glow on hover) --- */
.aei-nav--glow .aei-nav__link {
    transition: color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                text-shadow var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease;
}
.aei-nav--glow .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    color: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    text-shadow:
        0 0 6px rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12)),
        0 0 18px rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), calc(var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12) * 0.6)),
        0 0 36px rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), calc(var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12) * 0.3));
}
.aei-nav--glow .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    color: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    text-shadow:
        0 0 6px rgba(var(--aei-nav-active-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12)),
        0 0 18px rgba(var(--aei-nav-active-bg-rgb), calc(var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12) * 0.5));
}

/* --- 12. Color Sweep (accent sweeps left→right over text) --- */
.aei-nav--color-sweep .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after {
    content: attr(data-text);
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: inherit;
    color: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
    transition: clip-path var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.aei-nav--color-sweep .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--color-sweep .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
}

/* --- 13. Slide-Up Reveal (text slides up, accent copy slides in) --- */
.aei-nav--slide-up .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link {
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aei-nav--slide-up .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after {
    content: attr(data-text);
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: inherit;
    color: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    transform: translateY(105%);
    transition: transform var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.aei-nav--slide-up .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover,
.aei-nav--slide-up .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    color: transparent;
}
.aei-nav--slide-up .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--slide-up .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- 14. Spotlight (radial glow behind text) --- */
.aei-nav--spotlight .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px -10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12)) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}
.aei-nav--spotlight .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}
.aei-nav--spotlight .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::before {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* --- 15. Elastic Bounce (scale spring) --- */
.aei-nav--elastic .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    animation: aei-elastic 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    color: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
}
@keyframes aei-elastic {
    0%   { transform: scale(1); }
    30%  { transform: scale(1.18); }
    50%  { transform: scale(0.94); }
    70%  { transform: scale(1.06); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* --- 16. Border Box (inset box-shadow border appears) --- */
.aei-nav--border-box .aei-nav__link {
    transition: color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                box-shadow var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease;
}
.aei-nav--border-box .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    color: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
}
.aei-nav--border-box .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    color: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
}

/* --- 17. Lift + Glow (scale up with halo) --- */
.aei-nav--lift-glow .aei-nav__link {
    transition: transform var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                text-shadow var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                box-shadow var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.aei-nav--lift-glow .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
    color: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12));
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), calc(var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12) * 2));
}
.aei-nav--lift-glow .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--aei-nav-active-color);
    text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(var(--aei-nav-active-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12));
}

/* --- 21. Pill + Lift (pill bg with 3D shadow lift) --- */
.aei-nav--pill-lift .aei-nav__link {
    transition: transform var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                background-color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                box-shadow var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.aei-nav--pill-lift .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12));
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), calc(var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12) * 1.5));
    color: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
}
.aei-nav--pill-lift .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: var(--aei-nav-active-bg);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(var(--aei-nav-active-bg-rgb), 0.35);
}

/* --- 22. Underline + Fill (combo: underline slides + bg tint fades) --- */
.aei-nav--underline-fill .aei-nav__link {
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease,
                background-color var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) ease;
    border-radius: 8px;
}
.aei-nav--underline-fill .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--aei-transition-speed, 0.35s) cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.aei-nav--underline-fill .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    color: var(--aei-nav-accent-color);
    background: rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12));
}
.aei-nav--underline-fill .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}
.aei-nav--underline-fill .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    color: var(--aei-nav-active-color);
    background: rgba(var(--aei-nav-active-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12));
}
.aei-nav--underline-fill .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5b. Gradient Modifier — .aei-nav--use-gradient
   When the gradient checkbox is on, swap solid accent backgrounds with
   the gradient variable on supported effects. The gradient variable is
   output by PHP: --aei-nav-effect-gradient / --aei-nav-effect-gradient-bg
   ========================================================================== */

/* Line effects — gradient underline/overline */
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--underline-slide .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--underline-grow .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--overline-slide .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::before,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient, linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-nav-accent-color), var(--aei-color-accent)));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: aei-gradient-shift 3s ease infinite paused;
}

.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--underline-slide .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--underline-slide .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--underline-grow .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--underline-grow .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--overline-slide .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--overline-slide .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::before,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover::after,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::before,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--double-line .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::after {
    animation-play-state: running;
}

/* Tracking underline — gradient line */
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--tracking-underline .aei-nav-indicator {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient, linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-nav-accent-color), var(--aei-color-accent)));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: aei-gradient-shift 3s ease infinite;
}

/* Tracking pill — gradient tint background */
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--tracking-pill .aei-nav-indicator {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient-bg, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12)), rgba(var(--aei-color-accent-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12))));
}

/* Background fill — gradient tint */
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--background-fill .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient-bg, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12)), rgba(var(--aei-color-accent-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12))));
}
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--background-fill .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient-bg, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--aei-nav-active-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12)), rgba(var(--aei-color-accent-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12))));
}

/* Pill — gradient solid pill on current */
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--pill .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient-bg, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12)), rgba(var(--aei-color-accent-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12))));
}
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--pill .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient, linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-nav-active-bg), var(--aei-color-accent)));
}

/* Border box — gradient inset border via background-clip trick */
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--border-box .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover,
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--border-box .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    background-image: linear-gradient(var(--aei-color-dark), var(--aei-color-dark)),
                       var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient, linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-nav-accent-color), var(--aei-color-accent)));
    background-origin: border-box;
    background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: calc(0.5rem - 2px) calc(0.85rem - 2px);
}

/* Pill + Lift — gradient solid pill on current */
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--pill-lift .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient-bg, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12)), rgba(var(--aei-color-accent-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12))));
}
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--pill-lift .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient, linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-nav-active-bg), var(--aei-color-accent)));
}

/* Underline + Fill — gradient tint bg + gradient underline */
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--underline-fill .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link:hover {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient-bg, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--aei-nav-hover-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12)), rgba(var(--aei-color-accent-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12))));
}
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--underline-fill .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient-bg, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--aei-nav-active-bg-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12)), rgba(var(--aei-color-accent-rgb), var(--aei-nav-effect-opacity, 0.12))));
}
.aei-nav--use-gradient.aei-nav--underline-fill .aei-nav__item--top > .aei-nav__link::after {
    background: var(--aei-nav-effect-gradient, linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-nav-accent-color), var(--aei-color-accent)));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Mobile Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hamburger — animated morphing toggle */
.aei-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 10px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.aei-menu-toggle:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.aei-menu-toggle__bar {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--aei-color-dark);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1),
                opacity 0.3s ease,
                width 0.3s ease,
                background 0.5s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.aei-menu-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) {
    width: 70%;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.aei-header--gradient .aei-menu-toggle__bar {
    background: #fff;
}

.aei-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .aei-menu-toggle__bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.aei-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .aei-menu-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    width: 0;
}

.aei-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .aei-menu-toggle__bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ---- Mobile Overlay Panel ---- */
.aei-mobile-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    background: var(--aei-bg);
    z-index: 10000;
    transform: translateX(105%);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
    box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

/* Accent gradient line at top of mobile nav */
.aei-mobile-nav::before {
    content: '';
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    display: block;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-color-primary), var(--aei-color-secondary, var(--aei-color-primary)), var(--aei-color-accent, var(--aei-color-primary)));
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease 0.2s;
}

.aei-mobile-nav.is-open {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.aei-mobile-nav.is-open::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.aei-mobile-nav__inner {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 2rem;
}

/* ---- Mobile nav header (logo + close) ---- */
.aei-mobile-nav__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.aei-mobile-nav__header .aei-logo img {
    height: 36px;
}

.aei-mobile-nav__close {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--aei-text);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.aei-mobile-nav__close:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

/* ---- Menu items container ---- */
.aei-mobile-nav__menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* ---- Individual menu items ---- */
.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__item {
    position: relative;
    /* Stagger animation — items slide in when menu opens */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
}

/* Stagger delays applied via JS, but CSS fallback for first 8 items */
.aei-mobile-nav.is-open .aei-nav__item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.aei-mobile-nav.is-open .aei-nav__item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.13s; }
.aei-mobile-nav.is-open .aei-nav__item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.aei-mobile-nav.is-open .aei-nav__item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.23s; }
.aei-mobile-nav.is-open .aei-nav__item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.aei-mobile-nav.is-open .aei-nav__item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.aei-mobile-nav.is-open .aei-nav__item:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.38s; }
.aei-mobile-nav.is-open .aei-nav__item:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.43s; }

.aei-mobile-nav.is-open .aei-nav__item {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ---- Menu links ---- */
.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--aei-text);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

/* Hover highlight with accent tint */
.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__link:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

/* Active ripple effect on touch */
.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__link:active {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
    transition-duration: 0.05s;
}

/* ---- Current page — accent indicator ---- */
.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.07);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Glowing left accent bar on current item */
.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 20%;
    bottom: 20%;
    width: 3px;
    border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
    background: var(--aei-color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
}

/* ---- Submenu toggle button ---- */
.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.06);
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--aei-text);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1),
                border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
    position: absolute;
    right: 0.5rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.15);
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

/* ---- Sub-menu with smooth height animation ---- */
.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__sub-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0 0 0 0.75rem;
    margin-left: 1rem;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1),
                opacity 0.3s ease,
                padding 0.3s ease;
}

.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__sub-menu.is-open {
    max-height: 500px;
    opacity: 1;
    padding-top: 4px;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__sub-menu .aei-nav__link {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.aei-mobile-nav__menu .aei-nav__sub-menu .aei-nav__link:hover {
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.05);
}

/* ---- Backdrop with blur ---- */
.aei-mobile-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.aei-mobile-backdrop.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Post Cards
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-posts {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--aei-card-gap, 2rem);
}

.aei-card {
    background: var(--aei-card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--aei-border-radius, 16px);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--aei-border);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.aei-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: calc(var(--aei-border-radius, 16px) + 1px);
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, var(--aei-color-primary) 60%, var(--aei-color-secondary));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

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

.aei-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.aei-card__figure {
    aspect-ratio: 3/2;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.aei-card__figure::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.1), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.aei-card:hover .aei-card__figure::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.aei-card__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.aei-card:hover .aei-card__image {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.aei-card__body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.aei-card__category a {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
    padding: 0.25em 0.7em;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.aei-card__category a:hover {
    background: var(--aei-color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.aei-card__title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.aei-card__title a {
    color: var(--aei-text-heading);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    background: linear-gradient(var(--aei-color-primary), var(--aei-color-primary)) no-repeat 0 100%;
    background-size: 0% 2px;
    transition: background-size 0.3s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.aei-card__title a:hover {
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    background-size: 100% 2px;
}

.aei-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.aei-card__excerpt p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Reading time badge */
.aei-card__reading-time {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7b. Blog Layout Variants (body class driven)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Grid 2-column layout */
.aei-blog-layout--grid-2 .aei-posts {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}
.aei-blog-layout--grid-2 .aei-card,
.aei-blog-layout--grid-3 .aei-card,
.aei-blog-layout--masonry .aei-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.aei-blog-layout--grid-2 .aei-card__figure,
.aei-blog-layout--grid-3 .aei-card__figure,
.aei-blog-layout--masonry .aei-card__figure {
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

/* Grid 3-column layout */
.aei-blog-layout--grid-3 .aei-posts {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

/* Masonry 3-column layout */
.aei-blog-layout--masonry .aei-posts {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7c. Card Style Variants (body class driven)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Bordered — clean lines, no shadow */
.aei-card-style--bordered .aei-card {
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--aei-border);
}
.aei-card-style--bordered .aei-card::before {
    display: none;
}

/* Flat — no border, no shadow */
.aei-card-style--flat .aei-card {
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
}
.aei-card-style--flat .aei-card::before {
    display: none;
}

/* Glassmorphism — frosted glass */
.aei-card-style--glassmorphism .aei-card {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-bg-rgb), 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--aei-bg-rgb), 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7d. Card Hover Variants (body class driven)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Lift & Shadow (default) — already defined above */

/* Grow — subtle scale */
.aei-card-hover--grow .aei-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(var(--aei-color-dark-rgb), 0.1);
}

/* Glow — gradient glow shadow */
.aei-card-hover--glow .aei-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.25),
                0 0 60px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
}

/* Border — gradient border highlight */
.aei-card-hover--border .aei-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(var(--aei-color-dark-rgb), 0.08);
}
.aei-card-hover--border .aei-card::before {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.aei-card-hover--border .aei-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* None — disable hover effects */
.aei-card-hover--none .aei-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.aei-card-hover--none .aei-card::before {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7e. Button Style Variants (body class driven)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Solid primary */
.aei-btn-style--solid .aei-btn--primary {
    background: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

/* Outline primary */
.aei-btn-style--outline .aei-btn--primary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--aei-color-primary);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.aei-btn-style--outline .aei-btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--aei-color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Dark background */
.aei-btn-style--dark .aei-btn--primary {
    background: var(--aei-color-dark);
    color: #fff;
}
.aei-btn-style--dark .aei-btn--primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(var(--aei-color-dark-rgb), 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7f. Footer Style Variants (body class driven)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Dark footer (default) */
.aei-footer-style--dark .aei-footer {
    background: var(--aei-footer-bg, var(--aei-color-dark));
    color: var(--aei-footer-text, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7));
}
.aei-footer-style--dark .aei-footer a {
    color: var(--aei-footer-link, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7));
}
.aei-footer-style--dark .aei-footer a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}
.aei-footer-style--dark .aei-widget__title {
    color: #fff;
}

/* Light footer — readable dark text on light background */
.aei-footer-style--light .aei-footer {
    background: var(--aei-footer-bg, var(--aei-color-light));
    color: var(--aei-footer-text, var(--aei-color-dark));
}
.aei-footer-style--light .aei-footer a {
    color: var(--aei-footer-link, var(--aei-color-primary));
}
.aei-footer-style--light .aei-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--aei-color-secondary);
}
.aei-footer-style--light .aei-widget__title {
    color: var(--aei-footer-text, var(--aei-color-dark));
}

/* Gradient footer */
.aei-footer-style--gradient .aei-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aei-color-primary), var(--aei-color-secondary));
    color: var(--aei-footer-text, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9));
}
.aei-footer-style--gradient .aei-footer a {
    color: var(--aei-footer-link, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85));
}
.aei-footer-style--gradient .aei-footer a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}
.aei-footer-style--gradient .aei-widget__title {
    color: #fff;
}

/* Minimal footer */
.aei-footer-style--minimal .aei-footer {
    background: var(--aei-footer-bg, transparent);
    color: var(--aei-footer-text, var(--aei-text));
    border-top: 1px solid var(--aei-border);
}
.aei-footer-style--minimal .aei-footer a {
    color: var(--aei-footer-link, var(--aei-text-link));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7g. Smooth Scroll
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-smooth-scroll {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7h. Card Image Zoom Toggle (body class driven)
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-no-card-zoom .aei-card:hover .aei-card__image {
    transform: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7i. Button Hover Variants (body class driven)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Grow */
.aei-btn-hover--grow .aei-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Shimmer sweep */
.aei-btn-hover--shimmer .aei-btn {
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aei-btn-hover--shimmer .aei-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}
.aei-btn-hover--shimmer .aei-btn:hover::after {
    left: 120%;
}
.aei-btn-hover--shimmer .aei-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* None */
.aei-btn-hover--none .aei-btn:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Single Article
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-article__header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.aei-article__title {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.aei-article--page .aei-article__title {
    text-align: center;
}

.aei-article__featured {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.aei-article__image {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.aei-article__content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.aei-article__content h2 {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.aei-article__content h3 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.aei-article__content ul,
.aei-article__content ol {
    padding-left: 1.5em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25em;
}

.aei-article__content ul {
    list-style: disc;
}

.aei-article__content ol {
    list-style: decimal;
}

.aei-article__content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.35em;
}

.aei-article__content img {
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 1.5em 0;
}

.aei-article__content a {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
}

.aei-article__content a:hover {
    text-decoration-color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

.aei-article__footer {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--aei-border);
}

.aei-article__tags a {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    padding: 0.25em 0.65em;
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.08);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
    margin: 0.15em;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.aei-article__tags a:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

.aei-article__tags-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 0.35em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Page Header (Archive, Search)
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-page-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aei-border);
}

.aei-page-header__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
}

.aei-page-header__title span {
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

.aei-page-header__desc {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Sidebar & Widgets
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--aei-logo-height) + 4rem);
}

.aei-widget {
    background: var(--aei-widget-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--aei-border);
    border-radius: calc(var(--aei-border-radius, 16px) - 4px);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.aei-widget:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.aei-widget__title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--aei-color-primary);
    display: inline-block;
}

.aei-widget ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.aei-widget li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}

.aei-widget li a:hover {
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    position: relative;
}

/* Footer top border — controlled by body class */
.aei-footer-border--gradient .aei-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-color-primary), var(--aei-color-secondary), var(--aei-color-accent));
}

.aei-footer-border--solid .aei-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--aei-border);
}

/* none = no pseudo-element (default: no ::before output) */

.aei-footer__widgets {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.aei-footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.aei-footer__grid--1 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.aei-footer__grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.aei-footer__grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.aei-footer__grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.aei-footer__column {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.aei-footer__column:hover {
    border-color: rgba(204, 41, 54, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.aei-footer__widgets .aei-widget {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.aei-footer__widgets .aei-widget__title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #cc2936;
    position: relative;
}

.aei-footer__widgets .aei-widget__title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #ff4d5a;
}

.aei-footer__widgets .aei-widget p {
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.aei-footer__widgets .aei-widget p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.aei-footer__widgets .aei-widget strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.aei-footer__widgets .aei-widget li a {
    color: inherit;
    opacity: 0.75;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.aei-footer__widgets .aei-widget li a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: #cc2936;
}

/* Copyright Bar — inherits footer style, slight darkening for contrast */
.aei-footer__copyright {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: inherit;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.aei-footer__copyright-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.aei-footer__copyright p {
    margin: 0;
}

.aei-footer__menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.aei-footer__menu li a {
    color: inherit;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.aei-footer__menu li a:hover {
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

/* Footer Social Links */
.aei-footer__social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.aei-footer__social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: inherit;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.aei-footer__social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.aei-footer__social-link--facebook:hover {
    background: #1877f2;
    color: #fff;
}

.aei-footer__social-link svg {
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Comments
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-comments {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--aei-border);
}

.aei-comments__title {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.aei-comments__list {
    list-style: none;
}

.aei-comments__list .comment {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.04);
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--aei-border);
}

.aei-comments__list .children {
    margin-left: 2rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.aei-comment-form {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.aei-comment-form label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.aei-comment-form input[type="text"],
.aei-comment-form input[type="email"],
.aei-comment-form input[type="url"],
.aei-comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    font-family: var(--aei-font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--aei-input-border);
    border-radius: var(--aei-input-radius, 8px);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    background: var(--aei-input-bg);
}

.aei-comment-form input:focus,
.aei-comment-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Search Form
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-search-form__wrap {
    display: flex;
    border: 1px solid var(--aei-input-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.aei-search-form__wrap:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
}

.aei-search-form__input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--aei-font-body);
    background: transparent;
    outline: none;
}

.aei-search-form__submit {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 1rem;
    background: var(--aei-color-primary);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.aei-search-form__submit:hover {
    background: var(--aei-color-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. 404 Page
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-404 {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.aei-404__graphic {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.aei-404__number {
    font-family: var(--aei-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 10rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aei-color-primary), var(--aei-color-secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
}

.aei-404__title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.aei-404__text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.aei-404__search {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Buttons
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5em;
    padding: 0.75em 1.8em;
    font-family: var(--aei-font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--aei-btn-radius, 10px);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.aei-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.aei-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* Shimmer sweep on hover */
.aei-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.aei-btn:hover::after {
    left: 100%;
}

/* Primary button — gradient with glow */
.aei-btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aei-color-primary), var(--aei-color-secondary));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

.aei-btn--primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Secondary button — outline with fill on hover */
.aei-btn--secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--aei-color-primary);
}

.aei-btn--secondary:hover {
    background: var(--aei-color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

/* Ghost button — minimal */
.aei-btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.06);
    color: var(--aei-text);
    border: none;
}

.aei-btn--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.14);
}

/* Small & Large variants */
.aei-btn--sm {
    padding: 0.5em 1.2em;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.aei-btn--lg {
    padding: 1em 2.4em;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Pagination
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-pagination {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.aei-pagination a,
.aei-pagination span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 0.6em;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.aei-pagination a {
    color: var(--aei-text);
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.06);
}

.aei-pagination a:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

.aei-pagination .current {
    background: var(--aei-color-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Post Navigation (Prev/Next)
   ========================================================================== */

.post-navigation {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--aei-border);
}

.post-navigation .nav-links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.post-navigation .nav-previous,
.post-navigation .nav-next {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.04);
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.post-navigation .nav-next {
    text-align: right;
}

.post-navigation .nav-previous:hover,
.post-navigation .nav-next:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.05);
}

.aei-post-nav__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.aei-post-nav__title {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--aei-text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. Post Meta
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
}

.aei-meta__item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35em;
}

.aei-meta__item a {
    color: inherit;
}

.aei-meta__item a:hover {
    color: var(--aei-color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. Accessibility
   ========================================================================== */

.screen-reader-text {
    clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
    position: absolute !important;
    height: 1px;
    width: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    word-wrap: normal !important;
}

.screen-reader-text:focus {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 2px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    clip: auto !important;
    color: var(--aei-color-dark);
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    height: auto;
    left: 5px;
    line-height: normal;
    padding: 15px 23px 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    top: 5px;
    width: auto;
    z-index: 100000;
}

.aei-skip-link:focus {
    z-index: 100001;
}

/* Focus visible for keyboard navigation */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--aei-color-primary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Gutenberg Alignment
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-article__content .alignwide {
    margin-left: -2rem;
    margin-right: -2rem;
    max-width: calc(100% + 4rem);
}

.aei-article__content .alignfull {
    margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);
    margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%);
    max-width: 100vw;
    width: 100vw;
}

.aei-article__content .aligncenter {
    display: block;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.aei-article__content .alignleft {
    float: left;
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.aei-article__content .alignright {
    float: right;
    margin-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* WP Block styles */
.wp-block-image figcaption {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. No Results
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-no-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.aei-no-results__title {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.aei-no-results__content {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.aei-no-results__content p {
    color: var(--aei-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. Responsive — Tablet (max-width: 1024px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .aei-layout--sidebar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .aei-layout--sidebar-left .aei-sidebar {
        order: 0;
    }

    .aei-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }

    .aei-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .aei-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    /* Hide Facebook icon on tablet/mobile to free header space */
    .aei-header__social-link {
        display: none;
    }

    .aei-footer__grid--3,
    .aei-footer__grid--4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .aei-card {
        grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    }

    /* Grid layouts collapse to 2 columns on tablet */
    .aei-blog-layout--grid-3 .aei-posts,
    .aei-blog-layout--masonry .aei-posts {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Team grid — 2 columns on tablet */
    .aei-team__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. Responsive — Mobile (max-width: 640px)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .aei-container {
        padding-left: 1rem;
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }

    .aei-layout {
        padding-top: 2rem;
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .aei-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* All grid layouts collapse to single column on mobile */
    .aei-blog-layout--grid-2 .aei-posts,
    .aei-blog-layout--grid-3 .aei-posts,
    .aei-blog-layout--masonry .aei-posts {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .aei-card__figure {
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    }

    .aei-footer__grid--2,
    .aei-footer__grid--3,
    .aei-footer__grid--4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Scale down brand text on mobile */
    .aei-header__site-name {
        font-size: calc(var(--aei-site-name-size, 35px) * 0.55) !important;
    }

    .aei-header__brand-text {
        padding-left: 0.5rem;
    }

    .aei-header__tagline {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
    }

    .aei-footer__copyright-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .aei-footer__menu {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .post-navigation .nav-links {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .aei-comments__list .children {
        margin-left: 1rem;
    }

    .aei-article__content .alignwide {
        margin-left: -1rem;
        margin-right: -1rem;
        max-width: calc(100% + 2rem);
    }

    /* Gutenberg columns — tighter gap on mobile when stacked */
    .wp-block-columns {
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    /* Reduce vertical padding on stacked columns (except service cards) */
    .wp-block-column:not([style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.12)"]) {
        padding-top: 0.75rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    /* Service cards — consistent padding on mobile */
    .our_services .wp-block-column.has-background {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* Remove extra gap between service card rows on mobile */
    .our_services .wp-block-columns {
        margin-top: 6px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Gutenberg group sections — reduce side padding on mobile */
    .wp-block-group.alignfull {
        padding-left: 1rem !important;
        padding-right: 1rem !important;
    }

    /* Team grid — force 1 column on mobile */
    .aei-team__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. Animations
   ========================================================================== */

@keyframes aei-fade-in-up {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes aei-fade-in-down {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes aei-fade-in-left {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes aei-fade-in-right {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes aei-scale-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

@keyframes aei-blur-in {
    from { opacity: 0; filter: blur(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; filter: blur(0); }
}

/* ── Card/widget animations (.aei-animate + .is-visible) ──
 *  JS adds .aei-hidden to elements below the fold,
 *  then .is-visible to reveal them on scroll.
 *  Elements visible on load are never hidden. */
.aei-animate {
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                filter 0.6s ease;
}

.aei-animate.aei-hidden {
    opacity: 0;
}
.aei-animate.aei-hidden.aei-animate--fade-up       { transform: translateY(30px); }
.aei-animate.aei-hidden.aei-animate--fade-down     { transform: translateY(-20px); }
.aei-animate.aei-hidden.aei-animate--fade-left     { transform: translateX(-30px); }
.aei-animate.aei-hidden.aei-animate--fade-right    { transform: translateX(30px); }
.aei-animate.aei-hidden.aei-animate--scale         { transform: scale(0.92); }
.aei-animate.aei-hidden.aei-animate--blur          { filter: blur(8px); }

.aei-animate.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    filter: none;
}

/* Stagger delays for children */
.aei-stagger > .aei-animate:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.aei-stagger > .aei-animate:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.aei-stagger > .aei-animate:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.aei-stagger > .aei-animate:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.aei-stagger > .aei-animate:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.aei-stagger > .aei-animate:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.aei-stagger > .aei-animate:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.aei-stagger > .aei-animate:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.7s; }

/* ── Scroll-reveal system (data-aei-animate) ──
 *  JS adds .aei-hidden to elements below the fold,
 *  then .aei-animated to reveal them on scroll.
 *  Elements visible on load are never hidden. */

[data-aei-animate] {
    transition:
        opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        filter 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

[data-aei-animate].aei-hidden {
    opacity: 0;
}
[data-aei-animate="fade-up"].aei-hidden    { transform: translateY(30px); }
[data-aei-animate="fade-down"].aei-hidden  { transform: translateY(-30px); }
[data-aei-animate="fade-left"].aei-hidden  { transform: translateX(-30px); }
[data-aei-animate="fade-right"].aei-hidden { transform: translateX(30px); }
[data-aei-animate="fade"].aei-hidden       { transform: none; }
[data-aei-animate="scale"].aei-hidden      { transform: scale(0.92); }
[data-aei-animate="zoom-in"].aei-hidden    { transform: scale(0.9); }
[data-aei-animate="zoom-out"].aei-hidden   { transform: scale(1.1); }
[data-aei-animate="blur"].aei-hidden       { filter: blur(8px); transform: translateY(15px); }
[data-aei-animate="rotate-in"].aei-hidden  { transform: perspective(800px) rotateY(6deg) translateX(20px); }

[data-aei-animate].aei-animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    filter: none;
}

/* Stagger children (columns, team members) */
[data-aei-stagger] {
    transition:
        opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

[data-aei-stagger].aei-hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

[data-aei-stagger].aei-stagger-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   25. Back to Top
   ========================================================================== */

.aei-back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--aei-color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

.aei-back-to-top.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.aei-back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(var(--aei-color-primary-rgb), 0.45);
}

.aei-back-to-top:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.95);
}

/* SVG progress ring around the button */
.aei-back-to-top__progress {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    width: calc(100% + 6px);
    height: calc(100% + 6px);
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.aei-back-to-top__progress circle {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--aei-color-primary);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.aei-back-to-top__progress .aei-progress-bar {
    opacity: 1;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.1s linear;
}

.aei-back-to-top__icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   26. Page Transitions
   ========================================================================== */

/* Loading bar at top of page */
.aei-loading-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aei-color-primary), var(--aei-color-secondary), var(--aei-color-accent));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: aei-loading-gradient 1.5s ease infinite;
    z-index: 99999;
    transition: width 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}

@keyframes aei-loading-gradient {
    0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Page content fade-in on load */
.aei-page-transition {
    animation: aei-fade-in-up 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) both;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   27. Dark Mode
   ========================================================================== */

/* Dark mode toggle button — follows nav link color for consistency */
.aei-dark-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.08);
    color: var(--aei-nav-link-color, var(--aei-text));
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aei-dark-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.16);
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.aei-dark-toggle svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Dark toggle on dark/gradient headers — always white */
.aei-header--dark .aei-dark-toggle,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-dark-toggle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.aei-header--dark .aei-dark-toggle:hover,
.aei-header--gradient .aei-dark-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

/* Transparent header — toggle uses default --aei-nav-link-color via base styles.
   In dark mode, body.aei-dark override below makes it white. */

/* Dark mode overrides — semantic tokens in body.aei-dark { ... } are set by PHP.
   Most elements auto-switch via semantic variables (--aei-text, --aei-bg, etc.).
   Selectors here use body.aei-dark [header] for specificity to beat header-style rules. */

/* Nav links in dark mode — must beat .aei-header--dark .aei-nav__link (0,2,0).
   Using body.aei-dark .aei-header .aei-nav__link gives (0,2,1) — wins. */
body.aei-dark .aei-header .aei-nav__link {
    color: var(--aei-nav-link-color);
}

body.aei-dark .aei-header .aei-nav__link:hover,
body.aei-dark .aei-header .aei-nav__link:focus-visible {
    color: var(--aei-nav-hover-color);
}

body.aei-dark .aei-header .aei-nav__item--current > .aei-nav__link {
    color: var(--aei-nav-active-color);
}

body.aei-dark .aei-menu-toggle__bar {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-text-rgb), 0.85);
}

/* Dark toggle in dark mode — always light regardless of header style */
body.aei-dark .aei-dark-toggle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

body.aei-dark .aei-dark-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

/* Site title / tagline in dark mode */
body.aei-dark .aei-site-title,
body.aei-dark .aei-header__tagline {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Header in dark mode — override solid/glass backgrounds */
body.aei-dark .aei-header--solid {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-header-bg-rgb), var(--aei-header-bg-opacity, 1));
    box-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

body.aei-dark .aei-header--glass {
    background: rgba(var(--aei-bg-rgb), 0.6);
}

/* Footer in dark mode — uses dark footer vars set by PHP */
body.aei-dark .aei-footer {
    background: var(--aei-footer-bg) !important;
    color: var(--aei-footer-text) !important;
}

body.aei-dark .aei-footer a {
    color: var(--aei-footer-link);
}

body.aei-dark .aei-footer a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

body.aei-dark .aei-footer__copyright {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   28. Per-Page Options (body class driven)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hide title via body class (CSS fallback for edge cases) */
.aei-hide-title .aei-article__header {
    display: none;
}

/* Hide featured image */
.aei-hide-featured-image .aei-article__featured {
    display: none;
}

/* Hide comments */
.aei-hide-comments .aei-comments,
.aei-hide-comments #respond {
    display: none;
}

/* Force full width — remove sidebar layout */
.aei-force-full-width .aei-layout--sidebar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.aei-force-full-width .aei-layout__sidebar {
    display: none;
}

/* Content padding overrides */
.aei-padding-none .aei-layout {
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}
.aei-padding-none .aei-layout__content {
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}
.aei-padding-none .aei-article--page,
.aei-padding-none .aei-article--single {
    padding: 0;
}

.aei-padding-small .aei-layout__content {
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.aei-padding-large .aei-layout__content {
    padding-top: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   29. Reduced Motion — only disable smooth scroll, keep animations working
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   30. Our Services Cards
   ========================================================================== */

/* Reduce top padding of services section, add spacing below title */
.our_services {
    padding-top: 0.75rem !important;
}

.our_services > .wp-block-group__inner-container > .wp-block-heading {
    margin-bottom: 3rem !important;
}

/* Reduce top padding inside frosted service cards, add space below heading */
.wp-block-column.has-background[style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.12)"] {
    padding-top: 1rem !important;
}

.wp-block-column.has-background[style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.12)"] .wp-block-heading {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   31. Print
   ========================================================================== */

@media print {
    .aei-header,
    .aei-footer,
    .aei-sidebar,
    .aei-menu-toggle,
    .aei-mobile-nav,
    .aei-mobile-backdrop,
    .aei-pagination,
    .post-navigation,
    .aei-comments,
    .aei-search-form,
    .aei-back-to-top,
    .aei-dark-toggle,
    .aei-loading-bar,
    .aei-btn {
        display: none !important;
    }

    body {
        font-size: 12pt;
        line-height: 1.5;
        color: #000;
        background: #fff;
    }

    .aei-container {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .aei-article__content a {
        text-decoration: underline;
        color: #000;
    }

    .aei-article__content a::after {
        content: " (" attr(href) ")";
        font-size: 0.8em;
        color: #666;
    }
}