/**
 * VAE Affiliate Content Styles
 * VPN & Affiliate Marketing Content Design System
 * Version: 1.0
 *
 * Designed for:
 * - Accessibility for non-technical users
 * - Trust-building before conversion
 * - Clear visual hierarchy
 * - Mobile-first responsive design
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Variables
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Primary colours */
    --vae-primary: #8b5cf6;
    --vae-primary-dark: #7c3aed;
    --vae-secondary: #6366f1;

    /* Status colours */
    --vae-success: #22c55e;
    --vae-success-bg: #f0fdf4;
    --vae-warning: #f59e0b;
    --vae-warning-bg: #fef3c7;
    --vae-error: #ef4444;
    --vae-error-bg: #fef2f2;
    --vae-info: #3b82f6;
    --vae-info-bg: #eff6ff;

    /* Text colours */
    --vae-text-dark: #1f2937;
    --vae-text-medium: #4b5563;
    --vae-text-light: #6b7280;

    /* Background colours */
    --vae-bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --vae-bg-card: #ffffff;
    --vae-border: #e5e7eb;

    /* Shadows */
    --vae-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --vae-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --vae-shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

    /* Spacing */
    --vae-spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
    --vae-spacing-sm: 0.75rem;
    --vae-spacing-md: 1rem;
    --vae-spacing-lg: 1.5rem;
    --vae-spacing-xl: 2rem;

    /* Border radius */
    --vae-radius-sm: 4px;
    --vae-radius: 8px;
    --vae-radius-lg: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Quick Answer Box
   Immediate relief - answer the question in first 3 seconds
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-quick-answer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fef9c3 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-warning);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.vae-quick-answer .answer-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vae-warning);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
}

.vae-quick-answer .answer-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    margin: 0;
}

.vae-quick-answer .answer-text strong {
    color: var(--vae-primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Trust Bar
   Establish credibility immediately
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-trust-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vae-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vae-border);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-lg) 0;
}

.vae-trust-bar .trust-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--vae-text-medium);
}

.vae-trust-bar .trust-item::before {
    content: "\2713";
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    background: var(--vae-success);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Beginner Explainer (Collapsible)
   Education without overwhelming experts
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-beginner-box {
    background: var(--vae-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--vae-border);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vae-beginner-box summary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md) var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    background: white;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-beginner-box summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.vae-beginner-box summary::before {
    content: "\1F4A1";
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.vae-beginner-box summary::after {
    content: "+";
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--vae-primary);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-beginner-box[open] summary {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vae-border);
}

.vae-beginner-box[open] summary::after {
    content: "\2212";
}

.vae-beginner-box .content {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
}

.vae-beginner-box .content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Urgency Box
   Time-sensitive topics
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-urgency-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef2f2 0%, #fff1f2 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-error);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.vae-urgency-box .urgency-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vae-error);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
}

.vae-urgency-box p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Provider Card
   Single VPN recommendation with CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-provider-card {
    background: var(--vae-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vae-border);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-provider-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow-lg);
}

.vae-provider-card.featured {
    border: 2px solid var(--vae-primary);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.03) 0%, white 100%);
}

.vae-provider-card .badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-primary) 0%, var(--vae-secondary) 100%);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow-sm);
}

.vae-provider-card .provider-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-md);
}

.vae-provider-card .provider-logo {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    background: var(--vae-bg-light);
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.vae-provider-card .provider-name {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
}

.vae-provider-card .provider-rating {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.vae-provider-card .provider-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--vae-spacing-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
}

.vae-provider-card .feature {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    color: #166534;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
}

.vae-provider-card .feature::before {
    content: "\2713";
    font-weight: bold;
}

.vae-provider-card .provider-cta {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-primary) 0%, var(--vae-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow-sm);
}

.vae-provider-card .provider-cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-primary-dark) 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow);
    color: white;
}

.vae-provider-card .provider-subtext {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--vae-text-light);
    margin-top: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Comparison Table
   Side-by-side VPN comparison
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
    background: var(--vae-bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow);
}

.vae-comparison-table thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-primary) 0%, var(--vae-secondary) 100%);
    color: white;
}

.vae-comparison-table th {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.vae-comparison-table td {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vae-border);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--vae-text-medium);
}

.vae-comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: var(--vae-bg-light);
}

.vae-comparison-table .winner-row {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08);
}

.vae-comparison-table .winner-row td {
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
}

.vae-comparison-table .check {
    color: var(--vae-success);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.vae-comparison-table .cross {
    color: var(--vae-error);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Mobile scroll wrapper */
.vae-table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vae-comparison-table {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .vae-comparison-table th,
    .vae-comparison-table td {
        padding: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Step Box
   Numbered instructions
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-step-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    background: var(--vae-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vae-border);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-md) 0;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-step-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--vae-primary);
}

.vae-step-box .step-number {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-primary) 0%, var(--vae-secondary) 100%);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vae-step-box .step-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.vae-step-box h4 {
    margin: 0 0 var(--vae-spacing-xs) 0;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.vae-step-box p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--vae-text-medium);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Legal/Reassurance Box
   Address legal concerns
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-legal-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-info-bg) 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-info);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
}

.vae-legal-box .legal-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--vae-info);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
}

.vae-legal-box .legal-label::before {
    content: "\2696";
}

.vae-legal-box p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Pros/Cons
   Balanced view of a VPN
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-pros-cons {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .vae-pros-cons {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.vae-pros-cons .pros,
.vae-pros-cons .cons {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
}

.vae-pros-cons .pros {
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
}

.vae-pros-cons .cons {
    background: var(--vae-error-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

.vae-pros-cons h4 {
    margin: 0 0 var(--vae-spacing-md) 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.vae-pros-cons .pros h4 {
    color: #166534;
}

.vae-pros-cons .cons h4 {
    color: #991b1b;
}

.vae-pros-cons ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.vae-pros-cons li {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-xs) 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--vae-text-medium);
}

.vae-pros-cons .pros li::before {
    content: "\2713";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--vae-success);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.vae-pros-cons .cons li::before {
    content: "\2717";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--vae-error);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Alert Boxes
   Warning, Info, Tip
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-warning,
.vae-info,
.vae-tip {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md) var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-lg) 0;
    border-left: 4px solid;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.vae-warning {
    background: var(--vae-error-bg);
    border-color: var(--vae-error);
    color: #991b1b;
}

.vae-info {
    background: var(--vae-info-bg);
    border-color: var(--vae-info);
    color: #1e40af;
}

.vae-tip {
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    border-color: var(--vae-success);
    color: #166534;
}

.vae-warning::before,
.vae-info::before,
.vae-tip::before {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.vae-warning::before {
    content: "\26A0";
}

.vae-info::before {
    content: "\2139";
}

.vae-tip::before {
    content: "\1F4A1";
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Final CTA Box
   Strong closing call-to-action
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-final-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-primary) 0%, var(--vae-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow-lg);
}

.vae-final-cta h3 {
    margin: 0 0 var(--vae-spacing-sm) 0;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
}

.vae-final-cta p {
    margin: 0 0 var(--vae-spacing-lg) 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.vae-final-cta .cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background: white;
    color: var(--vae-primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md) var(--vae-spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow);
}

.vae-final-cta .cta-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow-lg);
    background: #f8fafc;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Sidebar Widgets
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--vae-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vae-border);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow-sm);
}

.vae-sidebar-widget .widget-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Facts Widget */
.vae-facts-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05) 0%, white 100%);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}

.vae-facts-widget .fact-item {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-sm) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--vae-border);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--vae-text-medium);
}

.vae-facts-widget .fact-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.vae-facts-widget .fact-number {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vae-primary);
}

/* Top Pick Widget */
.vae-top-pick-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-primary) 0%, var(--vae-secondary) 100%);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    text-align: center;
}

.vae-top-pick-widget .pick-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
}

.vae-top-pick-widget .pick-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-xs);
}

.vae-top-pick-widget .pick-rating {
    color: #fde047;
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-md);
}

.vae-top-pick-widget .pick-cta {
    display: block;
    background: white;
    color: var(--vae-primary-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-sm) var(--vae-spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-top-pick-widget .pick-cta:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.vae-top-pick-widget small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Did You Know Widget */
.vae-didyouknow-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-warning-bg) 0%, #fef9c3 100%);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.vae-didyouknow-widget .dyk-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Stat Box
   For displaying key statistics
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-stat-box {
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-primary) 0%, var(--vae-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-lg) 0;
}

.vae-stat-box .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-xs);
}

.vae-stat-box .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Multiple stats in a row */
.vae-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
}

.vae-stats-row .vae-stat-box {
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Key Takeaways
   Summary box for article highlights
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-key-takeaways {
    background: var(--vae-success-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
}

.vae-key-takeaways .takeaways-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #166534;
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-md);
}

.vae-key-takeaways .takeaways-title::before {
    content: "\2714";
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: var(--vae-success);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.vae-key-takeaways ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.vae-key-takeaways li {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-xs) 0;
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
}

.vae-key-takeaways li::before {
    content: "\2713";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--vae-success);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. TL;DR Box
   For quick summaries at the top
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-tldr {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #e8f0fe 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vae-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
}

.vae-tldr .tldr-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--vae-secondary);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
}

.vae-tldr p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. FAQ Section
   Styled FAQ accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-faq-section {
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
}

.vae-faq-section .faq-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
}

.vae-faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--vae-border);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--vae-bg-card);
}

.vae-faq-item summary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md) var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.vae-faq-item summary:hover {
    background: var(--vae-bg-light);
}

.vae-faq-item summary::after {
    content: "+";
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--vae-primary);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: "\2212";
}

.vae-faq-item .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 var(--vae-spacing-lg) var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    color: var(--vae-text-medium);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.vae-faq-item .faq-answer p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Quick Navigation (Sidebar)
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-quick-nav {
    background: var(--vae-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--vae-border);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-lg);
}

.vae-quick-nav .nav-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vae-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.vae-quick-nav .nav-title::before {
    content: "\1F4D6";
}

.vae-quick-nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.vae-quick-nav li {
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-xs) 0;
}

.vae-quick-nav a {
    color: var(--vae-text-medium);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    display: block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    padding-left: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-quick-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--vae-primary);
    border-left-color: var(--vae-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. Affiliate Disclosure
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-disclosure {
    background: var(--vae-bg-light);
    border: 1px dashed var(--vae-border);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md);
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-lg) 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--vae-text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.vae-disclosure strong {
    color: var(--vae-text-medium);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. Animations
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes vae-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.02); }
}

@keyframes vae-fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.vae-animate-pulse {
    animation: vae-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vae-animate-fadeIn {
    animation: vae-fadeIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Comparison Showcase (Product Cards) - Premium Design
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-comparison-showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 32px 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.vae-showcase-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    overflow: visible;
}

.vae-showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: #d1d5db;
}

/* Winner card - Best Overall */
.vae-showcase-card.winner {
    border: 2px solid #10b981;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ecfdf5 0%, #ffffff 40%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.vae-showcase-card.winner:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* Badge styling */
.vae-showcase-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Best Budget badge - different color */
.vae-showcase-card:not(.winner) .vae-showcase-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.vae-showcase-badge:empty {
    display: none;
}

/* Product image container */
.vae-showcase-image {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 20px 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f9fafb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    min-height: 160px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vae-showcase-image img {
    max-width: 140px;
    max-height: 140px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vae-showcase-card:hover .vae-showcase-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Product title */
.vae-showcase-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1f2937;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    min-height: 2.8em;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Rating display */
.vae-showcase-rating {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.vae-showcase-rating::after {
    content: '';
    display: none;
}

/* Price display */
.vae-showcase-price {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #059669;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Action buttons container */
.vae-showcase-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* Amazon button - prominent */
.vae-showcase-actions .vae-btn-amazon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff9900 0%, #e68a00 100%);
    color: white !important;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.3);
    border: none;
}

.vae-showcase-actions .vae-btn-amazon:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e68a00 0%, #cc7a00 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.4);
    color: white !important;
}

/* Review button - subtle */
.vae-showcase-actions .vae-btn-review {
    display: block;
    background: transparent;
    color: #4b5563 !important;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-showcase-actions .vae-btn-review:hover {
    background: #f3f4f6;
    color: #1f2937 !important;
    border-color: #d1d5db;
}

/* Mobile adjustments for showcase */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .vae-comparison-showcase {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .vae-showcase-card {
        padding: 20px 16px 16px;
    }

    .vae-showcase-image {
        min-height: 140px;
        padding: 16px 10px;
    }

    .vae-showcase-image img {
        max-width: 120px;
        max-height: 120px;
    }
}

/* Two-column layout on tablet */
@media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 900px) {
    .vae-comparison-showcase {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. In-Content Image
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-in-content-image {
    margin: var(--vae-spacing-xl) 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.vae-in-content-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--vae-shadow-lg);
}

.vae-in-content-image figcaption {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--vae-text-light);
    margin-top: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. Floating Winner Button (Desktop Only)
   ========================================================================== */
.vae-floating-winner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vae-success) 0%, #16a34a 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-md) var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
    z-index: 999;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--vae-spacing-sm);
    max-width: 280px;
    animation: vae-slideInUp 0.3s ease-out;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-floating-winner:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5);
}

.vae-floating-winner .winner-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.vae-floating-winner .winner-badge::before {
    content: "🏆";
}

.vae-floating-winner .winner-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.vae-floating-winner .winner-price {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.vae-floating-winner .winner-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background: white;
    color: #16a34a !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: var(--vae-spacing-sm) var(--vae-spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--vae-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.vae-floating-winner .winner-cta:hover {
    background: #f0fdf4;
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.vae-floating-winner .winner-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.vae-floating-winner .winner-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

@keyframes vae-slideInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Show floating winner on desktop only */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .vae-floating-winner.visible {
        display: flex;
    }
}

/* Hide on mobile and tablet */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .vae-floating-winner {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. Print Styles
   ========================================================================== */
@media print {
    .vae-sidebar-widget,
    .vae-final-cta,
    .vae-provider-cta {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .vae-provider-card,
    .vae-quick-answer,
    .vae-urgency-box,
    .vae-legal-box {
        border: 1px solid #ccc !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        background: white !important;
    }
}