/**
 * Motherboard Post Components - CSS Component Library
 * Version: 1.1.0
 *
 * All motherboard post styling is controlled here. Claude outputs semantic HTML
 * with class names only - no inline styles needed.
 *
 * To change any styling: edit this file, all posts update instantly.
 *
 * @updated 3.5.118 - Added theme variable overrides for base class compatibility
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   MOTHERBOARD THEME OVERRIDES (for base class compatibility)
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-motherboard-post {
    --vae-accent-color: #673AB7;
    --vae-accent-hover: #5E35B1;
    --vae-accent-light: #EDE7F6;
    --vae-dark-bg: #2d2d3a;
    --vae-dark-text: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS VARIABLES - Motherboard theme
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --vae-purple-primary: #6252a3;
    --vae-purple-secondary: #8b7bc7;
    --vae-amazon-orange: #ff9900;
    --vae-amazon-orange-dark: #ff6600;

    /* VRM Tier Colors */
    --vae-vrm-budget: #78909c;
    --vae-vrm-midrange: #5c6bc0;
    --vae-vrm-highend: #7e57c2;
    --vae-vrm-enthusiast: #ab47bc;

    /* Chipset Colors */
    --vae-intel-blue: #0071c5;
    --vae-amd-red: #ed1c24;

    /* Semantic Colors */
    --vae-success: #4caf50;
    --vae-success-bg: #e8f5e9;
    --vae-error: #f44336;
    --vae-error-bg: #ffebee;
    --vae-info: #2196f3;
    --vae-info-bg: #e3f2fd;
    --vae-warning: #ff9800;
    --vae-warning-bg: #fff8e1;

    /* Dark Theme (Final Verdict) */
    --vae-dark-primary: #1a1a2e;
    --vae-dark-secondary: #16213e;
    --vae-dark-accent: #7c6fb0;
    --vae-dark-text: #e0e0e0;

    /* Spacing */
    --vae-spacing-sm: 10px;
    --vae-spacing-md: 20px;
    --vae-spacing-lg: 30px;

    /* Border Radius */
    --vae-radius-sm: 6px;
    --vae-radius-md: 10px;
    --vae-radius-lg: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORDPRESS COMPATIBILITY FIXES
   WordPress's wpautop filter inserts <br /> and <p> tags. Hide/reset them.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hide unwanted <br> tags inside all VAE components */
.vae-vrm-badge br,
.vae-socket-box br,
.vae-chipset-features br,
.vae-memory-support br,
.vae-bios-rating br,
.vae-io-panel br,
.vae-build-experience br,
.vae-key-takeaways br,
.vae-quick-verdict br,
.vae-freshness-badge br,
.vae-pros-cons br,
.vae-final-verdict br,
.vae-about-reviewer br,
.vae-cta-wrapper br,
.vae-feature-item br,
.vae-rating-item br,
.vae-memory-item br,
.vae-io-item br,
.vae-bios-aspects br {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Reset paragraph styling inside components (wpautop creates unwanted p tags) */
.vae-vrm-badge p,
.vae-socket-box p,
.vae-chipset-features p,
.vae-memory-support p,
.vae-bios-rating p,
.vae-io-panel p,
.vae-build-experience p,
.vae-key-takeaways p,
.vae-freshness-badge p,
.vae-cta-wrapper p,
.vae-feature-item p,
.vae-rating-item p,
.vae-memory-item p,
.vae-io-item p {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: inline;
}

/* Fallback H3 styling inside LIGHT containers */
.vae-socket-box h3,
.vae-chipset-features h3,
.vae-bios-rating h3,
.vae-build-experience h3,
.vae-about-reviewer h3 {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Fallback H3 styling inside DARK containers - white text */
.vae-io-panel h3,
.vae-key-takeaways h3,
.vae-final-verdict h3,
.vae-final-verdict h2 {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Fallback H4 styling for pros/cons */
.vae-pros h4,
.vae-cons h4 {
    margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.1em !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INLINE AMAZON BUTTON FIX - Break out of paragraph flow
   When vae-amazon-btn appears inline in text, make it a standalone block CTA
   ========================================================================== */
p > .vae-amazon-btn,
p > a.vae-amazon-btn,
p .vae-amazon-btn,
p a.vae-amazon-btn,
.entry-content p .vae-amazon-btn,
.entry-content .vae-amazon-btn {
    display: block !important;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 25px auto !important;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Ensure text before/after buttons flows properly */
p:has(.vae-amazon-btn) {
    text-align: left;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMMON PRAISE/COMPLAINTS - User feedback sections (subtle styling)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Target strong tags that start these sections */
p > strong:first-child {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Style the sections via adjacent sibling or container */
.vae-user-feedback,
.vae-praise-section,
.vae-complaints-section {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.vae-praise-section {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-success);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f8f1 0%, #fff 100%);
}

.vae-complaints-section {
    border-left: 4px solid #78909c;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f5f5 0%, #fff 100%);
}

/* Note: The Fix Styling node should wrap praise/complaints sections
   in .vae-praise-section and .vae-complaints-section containers */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. VRM QUALITY BADGE - Tier-based colors via data attribute
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-vrm-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    margin: 20px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-vrm-midrange) 0%, #4a5bc0 100%);
}

.vae-vrm-badge .vae-badge-icon {
    font-size: 1.8em;
}

.vae-vrm-badge .vae-badge-label {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.vae-vrm-badge .vae-badge-detail {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    font-size: 0.9em;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* VRM Tier-specific colors */
.vae-vrm-badge[data-tier="budget"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-vrm-budget) 0%, #607d8b 100%);
}

.vae-vrm-badge[data-tier="midrange"] {
    background: #2d2d3a;
}

.vae-vrm-badge[data-tier="high-end"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-vrm-highend) 0%, #6a4abf 100%);
}

.vae-vrm-badge[data-tier="enthusiast"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-vrm-enthusiast) 0%, #9c27b0 100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. SOCKET COMPATIBILITY BOX - CPU socket and compatibility
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-socket-box {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.vae-socket-box[data-platform="intel"] {
    border-color: var(--vae-intel-blue);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e3f2fd 100%);
}

.vae-socket-box[data-platform="amd"] {
    border-color: var(--vae-amd-red);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5f5 0%, #ffebee 100%);
}

.vae-socket-box .vae-socket-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vae-socket-box .vae-socket-icon {
    font-size: 2em;
}

.vae-socket-box .vae-socket-title {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.vae-socket-box .vae-socket-name {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    margin: 10px 0;
}

.vae-socket-box[data-platform="intel"] .vae-socket-name {
    color: var(--vae-intel-blue);
}

.vae-socket-box[data-platform="amd"] .vae-socket-name {
    color: var(--vae-amd-red);
}

.vae-socket-box .vae-compatible-cpus {
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.vae-socket-box .vae-compatible-cpus strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #555;
}

.vae-socket-box .vae-cpu-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.vae-socket-box .vae-cpu-chip {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    color: #444;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. CHIPSET FEATURES GRID - Feature matrix
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-chipset-features {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #fff 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 25px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    border: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.vae-chipset-features .vae-features-title,
.vae-chipset-features h3 {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary) !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Add icon before title */
.vae-chipset-features .vae-features-title::before,
.vae-chipset-features h3::before {
    content: '⚙️';
    font-size: 1.2em;
}

.vae-chipset-features .vae-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
}

.vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-item {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(98, 82, 163, 0.15);
}

.vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-value {
    font-size: 1.6em;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    display: block;
}

.vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-label {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: #666;
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. MEMORY SUPPORT BOX - DDR type and speeds
   ========================================================================== */
/* Memory Support - full width dark theme */
.vae-memory-support {
    background: #2d2d3a;
    border: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 25px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.vae-memory-support .vae-memory-title,
.vae-memory-support h3 {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vae-memory-support .vae-memory-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
}

.vae-memory-support .vae-memory-item {
    background: #673AB7;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    text-align: center;
}

.vae-memory-support .vae-memory-value {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #fff;
    display: block;
}

.vae-memory-support .vae-memory-label {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: block;
}

.vae-memory-support .vae-ddr-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. BIOS EXPERIENCE RATING - BIOS quality assessment
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-bios-rating {
    background: #2d2d3a;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    border-radius: 0 var(--vae-radius-md) var(--vae-radius-md) 0;
}

/* BIOS rating text - white for dark background */
.vae-bios-rating,
.vae-bios-rating p,
.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-description {
    color: #fff;
}

.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-title,
.vae-bios-rating h3 {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-score {
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspects {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect {
    background: #673AB7;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9em;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #fff;
}

.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect.positive {
    border-color: var(--vae-success);
    color: #fff;
    background: #4caf50;
}

.vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect.negative {
    border-color: var(--vae-error);
    color: #fff;
    background: #f44336;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. I/O PANEL GRID - Rear I/O ports
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-io-panel {
    background: #2d2d3a;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 25px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.vae-io-panel .vae-io-title {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
}

.vae-io-panel .vae-io-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(100px, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
}

.vae-io-panel .vae-io-item {
    background: #673AB7;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    text-align: center;
}

.vae-io-panel .vae-io-count {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #fff;
    display: block;
}

.vae-io-panel .vae-io-type {
    font-size: 0.8em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
}

/* Highlight for premium ports - disabled, looks too clickable */
.vae-io-panel .vae-io-highlight {
    /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. EXPANSION SLOTS - PCIe slots breakdown
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-expansion-slots {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 25px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.vae-expansion-slots .vae-expansion-title {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
}

.vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
}

.vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-type {
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    min-width: 100px;
}

.vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-count {
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-note {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: #666;
    margin-left: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. BUILD EXPERIENCE RATING
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-build-experience {
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--vae-success);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.vae-build-experience[data-rating="difficult"] {
    background: var(--vae-warning-bg);
    border-color: var(--vae-warning);
}

.vae-build-experience[data-rating="poor"] {
    background: var(--vae-error-bg);
    border-color: var(--vae-error);
}

.vae-build-experience .vae-build-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vae-build-experience .vae-build-icon {
    font-size: 1.8em;
}

.vae-build-experience .vae-build-title {
    font-size: 1.1em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    color: #2e7d32 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.vae-build-experience[data-rating="difficult"] .vae-build-title {
    color: #e65100 !important;
}

.vae-build-experience[data-rating="poor"] .vae-build-title {
    color: #c62828 !important;
}

.vae-build-experience .vae-build-points {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.vae-build-experience .vae-build-points li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. KEY TAKEAWAYS BOX - Purple gradient with white text
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-key-takeaways {
    background: #2d2d3a;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    margin: 25px 0;
    color: #fff;
}

.vae-key-takeaways h3,
.vae-key-takeaways .vae-takeaways-title {
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.3em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
}

.vae-key-takeaways ul,
.vae-key-takeaways ol {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.vae-key-takeaways li {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Ratings grid inside key takeaways */
.vae-key-takeaways .vae-ratings-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.vae-key-takeaways .vae-rating-item {
    background: #673AB7;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    text-align: center;
}

.vae-key-takeaways .vae-rating-label {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    opacity: 0.9;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.vae-key-takeaways .vae-rating-value {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. QUICK VERDICT - Bordered box with purple accent
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-quick-verdict {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    margin: 25px 0;
    border-radius: 0 var(--vae-radius-sm) var(--vae-radius-sm) 0;
}

.vae-quick-verdict strong,
.vae-quick-verdict .vae-verdict-label {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
}

.vae-quick-verdict p {
    margin: 10px 0 0 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. CONTENT FRESHNESS BADGE - Green checkmark
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-freshness-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #2e7d32;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.vae-freshness-badge .vae-check {
    color: var(--vae-success);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. SPECS TABLE - Motherboard specifications
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-specs-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 25px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.vae-specs-table th,
.vae-specs-table td {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.vae-specs-table th {
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vae-specs-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.vae-specs-table tr:hover td {
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.vae-specs-table .vae-spec-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    width: 40%;
}

.vae-specs-table .vae-spec-value {
    color: #555;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. PROS & CONS - Side-by-side layout
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-pros-cons {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    margin: 25px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vae-pros,
.vae-cons {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
}

.vae-pros {
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-success);
}

.vae-cons {
    background: var(--vae-error-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-error);
}

.vae-pros h3,
.vae-pros h4,
.vae-pros .vae-pros-title {
    color: #2e7d32 !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.1em !important;
}

.vae-cons h3,
.vae-cons h4,
.vae-cons .vae-cons-title {
    color: #c62828 !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.1em !important;
}

.vae-pros ul,
.vae-cons ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.vae-pros li,
.vae-cons li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FINAL VERDICT - Dark slate box with accent
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-final-verdict {
    background: #2d2d3a;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    margin: 30px 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-dark-accent);
}

.vae-final-verdict h2,
.vae-final-verdict h3,
.vae-final-verdict .vae-verdict-title {
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.5em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
}

.vae-final-verdict p,
.vae-final-verdict .vae-verdict-content {
    color: var(--vae-dark-text) !important;
    font-size: 1.05em;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vae-final-verdict p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vae-final-verdict strong {
    color: #fff;
}

.vae-final-verdict .vae-final-rating {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vae-dark-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. ABOUT THE REVIEWER - Author expertise section
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-about-reviewer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #fff 100%);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    margin: 40px 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(98, 82, 163, 0.1);
}

/* Decorative top accent bar */
.vae-about-reviewer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vae-purple-primary) 0%, var(--vae-purple-secondary) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg) var(--vae-radius-lg) 0 0;
}

/* Avatar placeholder icon */
.vae-about-reviewer::after {
    content: '👨‍💻';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 30px;
    font-size: 2.5em;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border: 2px solid var(--vae-purple-primary);
}

.vae-about-reviewer h2,
.vae-about-reviewer h3,
.vae-about-reviewer .vae-reviewer-title {
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary) !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
    padding-left: 45px;
    font-size: 1.4em !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
}

.vae-about-reviewer p {
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1.05em;
}

.vae-about-reviewer p:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* E-E-A-T credentials list - auto-generated badges */
.vae-about-reviewer .vae-credentials {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}

.vae-about-reviewer .vae-credential {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-purple-primary) 0%, var(--vae-purple-secondary) 100%);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Auto-add expertise badges via CSS for motherboard posts */
.vae-motherboard-post .vae-about-reviewer::after {
    content: '🔧';
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. AMAZON CTA BUTTONS - Orange gradient
   ========================================================================== */
/* Inline button */
.vae-amazon-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-amazon-orange) 0%, var(--vae-amazon-orange-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.vae-amazon-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255,153,0,0.4);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Block CTA button (full width in container) */
.vae-amazon-cta {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-amazon-orange) 0%, var(--vae-amazon-orange-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 18px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255,153,0,0.3);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.vae-amazon-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,153,0,0.4);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Centered CTA wrapper */
.vae-cta-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 40px 0;
    padding: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8e1 0%, #fff 100%);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    border: 2px dashed var(--vae-amazon-orange);
}

.vae-cta-wrapper .vae-amazon-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    padding: 16px 35px;
}

/* Verified price note */
.vae-cta-wrapper p {
    display: block !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    color: #666;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. COMPARISON TABLE - Product comparisons
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 25px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.vae-comparison-table thead,
.vae-comparison-table tr:first-child {
    background: #2d2d3a !important;
}

.vae-comparison-table th,
.vae-comparison-table thead td,
.vae-comparison-table tr:first-child td {
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 15px;
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: #2d2d3a !important;
}

/* Ensure first row text is always visible */
.vae-comparison-table tr:first-child td a,
.vae-comparison-table thead td a {
    color: #fff !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.vae-comparison-table td {
    padding: 14px 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.vae-comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.vae-comparison-table tbody tr:first-child:hover {
    background: var(--vae-purple-primary) !important;
}

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

/* First column (feature names) - bold purple */
.vae-comparison-table td:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vae-purple-primary);
}

/* Price column styling */
.vae-comparison-table .vae-price {
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--vae-amazon-orange-dark);
}

/* Rating column styling */
.vae-comparison-table .vae-rating {
    color: #f5a623;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Zebra striping for better readability */
.vae-comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: #f9f9fb;
}

.vae-comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {
    background: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. WHO SHOULD BUY / SKIP SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-who-should-buy,
.vae-who-should-skip {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-md);
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.vae-who-should-buy {
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-success);
}

.vae-who-should-skip {
    background: var(--vae-error-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-error);
}

.vae-who-should-buy h3,
.vae-who-should-buy h4 {
    color: #2e7d32 !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
}

.vae-who-should-skip h3,
.vae-who-should-skip h4 {
    color: #c62828 !important;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. DISCLAIMER
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-disclaimer {
    background: #fff8e1;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-warning);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    margin: 25px 0;
    border-radius: 0 var(--vae-radius-sm) var(--vae-radius-sm) 0;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    color: #5d4037;
}

.vae-disclaimer p {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19b. PRODUCT BOX - Transparent background for motherboard posts
   ========================================================================== */
.entry-content .vae-product-box {
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 0 20px 0 20px !important;
    border: none !important;
    margin: 30px 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vae-pros-cons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .vae-pros,
    .vae-cons {
        min-width: 100%;
    }

    .vae-chipset-features .vae-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .vae-memory-support .vae-memory-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .vae-io-panel .vae-io-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .vae-key-takeaways .vae-ratings-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .vae-comparison-table {
        font-size: 0.9em;
    }

    .vae-comparison-table th,
    .vae-comparison-table td {
        padding: 10px 8px;
    }

    .vae-socket-box .vae-socket-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vae-vrm-badge {
        padding: 12px 18px;
    }

    .vae-amazon-cta {
        padding: 16px 20px;
    }

    .vae-io-panel .vae-io-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .vae-chipset-features .vae-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-item {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-note {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 8px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. DARK MODE SUPPORT (if theme supports)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .vae-quick-verdict {
        background: #2a2a2a;
        border-color: var(--vae-purple-secondary);
    }

    .vae-quick-verdict strong {
        color: var(--vae-purple-secondary);
    }

    .vae-about-reviewer {
        background: #2a2a2a;
        border-color: #444;
    }

    .vae-about-reviewer h2,
    .vae-about-reviewer h3 {
        color: #fff !important;
    }

    .vae-about-reviewer p {
        color: #ccc;
    }

    .vae-specs-table {
        background: #2a2a2a;
    }

    .vae-specs-table td {
        border-color: #444;
    }

    .vae-specs-table tr:hover td {
        background: #333;
    }

    .vae-socket-box {
        background: #2a2a2a;
        border-color: #444;
    }

    .vae-socket-box .vae-socket-title {
        color: #fff !important;
    }

    .vae-chipset-features {
        background: #2a2a2a;
    }

    .vae-chipset-features .vae-features-title {
        color: #fff !important;
    }

    .vae-chipset-features .vae-feature-item {
        background: #333;
        border-color: #444;
    }

    .vae-expansion-slots {
        background: #2a2a2a;
        border-color: #444;
    }

    .vae-expansion-slots .vae-expansion-title {
        color: #fff !important;
    }

    .vae-expansion-slots .vae-slot-item {
        background: #333;
    }

    .vae-bios-rating {
        background: #2a2a2a;
    }

    .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-title {
        color: #fff !important;
    }

    .vae-bios-rating .vae-bios-aspect {
        background: #333;
        border-color: #444;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. STICKY PRODUCT BAR - Desktop only, appears on scroll
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-sticky-product-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 56px;
    background: #2d2d3a;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.vae-sticky-product-bar.vae-sticky-visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.vae-sticky-product-bar.vae-sticky-hidden {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.vae-sticky-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.vae-sticky-product-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.vae-sticky-product-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.vae-sticky-product-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.vae-sticky-price {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}

.vae-sticky-rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.vae-sticky-stars {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1px;
}

.vae-star {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.vae-star-full {
    color: #ffc107;
}

.vae-star-half {
    color: #ffc107;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.vae-star-empty {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.vae-sticky-rating-num {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.vae-sticky-review-count {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.vae-sticky-cta {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vae-sticky-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #4caf50;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3);
}

.vae-sticky-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9900 0%, #ff6600 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.4);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.vae-sticky-btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

/* Hide sticky bar on mobile/tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vae-sticky-product-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. CONTENT MAX-WIDTH - Readable line lengths for motherboard posts
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content,
.vae-motherboard-post .post-content,
.vae-motherboard-post article .content-area {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

/* Table wrapper - full width within container */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-table-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

/* Table inside wrapper - full width */
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content .vae-table-wrapper table,
.vae-motherboard-post .entry-content table {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Kadence compatibility - offset for sticky bar when visible */
.vae-motherboard-post.vae-sticky-active {
    padding-top: 56px;
}

/* Smooth scroll offset for anchor links */
.vae-motherboard-post [id] {
    scroll-margin-top: 70px;
}