/* Visual Identity: Tech Precision — Crisp geometry, luminous gradients & dashboard energy */

/* Global Atmosphere & Smooth Palette Adaptations */
body {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Header & Navigation Elevation */
.r1ec-topbar {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.r1ec-site-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.r1ec-menu-line a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.r1ec-menu-line a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
}

html.dark .r1ec-menu-line a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

#r1ec-find-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-input-bg);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

#r1ec-shade-toggle {
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* Hero Section Art Direction — Saturated Tech Grid Deck */
.r1ec-intro-deck {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18112b 0%, #0d1a12 55%, #090c10 100%);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.r1ec-intro-deck::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 40%, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 60%, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.r1ec-stamp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  color: #e2d9ff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.r1ec-intro-deck h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 1rem;
}

.r1ec-intro-deck p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.r1ec-jump-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-primary));
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.r1ec-jump-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-dark));
}

.r1ec-intro-deck .hero-ornament {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.6);
}

/* Layout Container Rhythm */
.r1ec-review-flow {
  max-width: 820px;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Long-Form Article Typography Pass */
.article-text-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.article-text-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 2.8rem 0 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.article-text-body h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-accent));
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.article-text-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 1.8rem 0 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.article-text-body h3::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.8);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-text-body p {
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.article-text-body strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  padding: 0.1em 0.35em;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.article-text-body a {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

html.dark .article-text-body a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.article-text-body a:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Bullet Lists with Dashboard Marker Styling */
.article-text-body ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.article-text-body ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-text-body ul li::before {
  content: "◆";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.15em;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Blockquote Elevation */
.article-text-body blockquote {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.6rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-ctl) var(--radius-ctl) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
}

.article-text-body blockquote p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Long-Form In-Article Tables Precision Styling */
.article-text-body table:not(.vx8-matrix) {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.article-text-body table:not(.vx8-matrix) th {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: left;
}

.article-text-body table:not(.vx8-matrix) td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.article-text-body table:not(.vx8-matrix) tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.article-text-body table:not(.vx8-matrix) tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
}

/* Contact & Inquiry Section Polish */
#r1ec-feedback-zone {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 36px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

#r1ec-feedback-zone h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

#r1ec-inquiry-form input, 
#r1ec-inquiry-form textarea {
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  background: var(--color-input-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

#r1ec-inquiry-form input:focus, 
#r1ec-inquiry-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.15);
}

#r1ec-inquiry-form button[type="submit"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-primary));
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

#r1ec-inquiry-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.5);
}

/* Author Frame Polish */
#r1ec-editor-bio {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 32px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 3.5rem;
}

.r1ec-author-frame img {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.r1ec-author-frame h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.r1ec-author-frame .role-line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

html.dark .r1ec-author-frame .role-line {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Footer Section Grid & Polish */
.r1ec-base-grid {
  background: var(--footer-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
  padding: 60px 24px 0;
}

.r1ec-base-grid h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.r1ec-base-grid a {
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.r1ec-base-grid a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.r1ec-end-note {
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Tasteful Entrance Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  @keyframes techFadeUp {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(16px);
    }
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  .r1ec-intro-box {
    animation: techFadeUp 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }
}

/* Responsive & Layout Verification */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .r1ec-review-flow {
    padding: 1.8rem 1rem;
  }
  
  #r1ec-editor-bio, 
  #r1ec-feedback-zone {
    padding: 22px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
  }

  .article-text-body h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .article-text-body table:not(.vx8-matrix) {
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .r1ec-intro-box {
    padding: 44px 20px;
  }

  #r1ec-find-box {
    width: 100px;
  }
}

/* === CSS CONTENT === */

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIFIED & AMPLIFIED CSS FOR COMPARISON TABLE AND LISTING CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. COMPARISON TABLE SECTION (#r1ec-score-grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Mandatory Responsive Table Wrapper */
#r1ec-score-grid {
  width: 100% !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

/* Outer Grid Container */
.vx8-grid-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.vx8-grid-wrapper:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

/* Header & Gradient Typography */
.vx8-grid-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.vx8-grid-title-group h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.vx8-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.vx8-grid-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.vx8-tech-stamp {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

html.dark .vx8-tech-stamp {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.18);
}

/* Inner Matrix Table */
.vx8-matrix {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-width: 640px !important;
  border-collapse: separate !important;
  border-spacing: 0 8px !important;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.vx8-matrix th {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.vx8-matrix tr.vx8-row {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.vx8-matrix tr.vx8-row td {
  padding: 14px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.vx8-matrix tr.vx8-row td:first-child {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
}

.vx8-matrix tr.vx8-row td:last-child {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
}

.vx8-matrix tr.vx8-row:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.06);
}

/* Winner Emphasis Row (#1 Municorn Comfax) */
.vx8-matrix tr.vx8-row.vx8-winner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.14) 0%, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.08) 100%);
}

.vx8-matrix tr.vx8-row.vx8-winner td {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
  border-top-width: 1.5px;
  border-bottom-width: 1.5px;
}

.vx8-matrix tr.vx8-row.vx8-winner td:first-child {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

/* Brand Display & Rank Badges */
.vx8-brand-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.vx8-rank-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vx8-winner .vx8-rank-num {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
}

.vx8-brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.vx8-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Top Choice Winner Chip */
.vx8-chip-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #248a0f);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  margin-top: 4px;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.35);
}

/* Score Column & Visual Meter */
.vx8-score-cell {
  min-width: 100px;
}

.vx8-score-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1;
}

.vx8-score-val span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.vx8-meter-bar {
  width: 76px;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

html.dark .vx8-meter-bar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.vx8-meter-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Capability Spec Tags */
.vx8-specs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.vx8-spec-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.vx8-winner .vx8-spec-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
}

html.dark .vx8-winner .vx8-spec-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Pricing Column */
.vx8-price-main {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: block;
}

.vx8-price-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: block;
}

/* Table CTA Link Buttons */
.vx8-btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* #1 Winner CTA */
.vx8-btn-rank-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-primary));
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  border: none;
}

.vx8-btn-rank-1:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.5);
  opacity: 0.96;
}

/* Rank #2-3 CTA */
.vx8-btn-rank-2 {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
}

html.dark .vx8-btn-rank-2 {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

.vx8-btn-rank-2:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Rank #4+ CTA */
.vx8-btn-rank-3 {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.vx8-btn-rank-3:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-color: var(--color-text-muted);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. FEATURED LISTINGS CARDS SECTION (#r1ec-featured-list)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

#r1ec-featured-list {
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

/* Section Header */
.z9x-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.z9x-section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.z9x-gradient-hl {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.z9x-section-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.z9x-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Base Card */
.z9x-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.z9x-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
}

/* #1 Winner Card Amplification (Municorn Fax App / Comfax) */
.z9x-card.z9x-winner {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.09) 0%, var(--color-bg-card) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.18), var(--shadow-card);
}

.z9x-card.z9x-winner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
}

/* Winner Bar & Top Choice Badge */
.z9x-winner-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.z9x-top-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #248a0f);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.35);
}

.z9x-rank-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Card Header Grid Zone */
.z9x-header-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.z9x-title-area {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 240px;
}

.z9x-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

html.dark .z9x-eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.z9x-product-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.z9x-product-name a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.z9x-product-name a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

html.dark .z9x-product-name a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Score Dashboard Block */
.z9x-score-box {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 110px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.04);
}

.z9x-score-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1;
}

.z9x-score-num span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.z9x-score-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Card Body Summary */
.z9x-summary {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0.9rem 0 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Dashboard Spec Row Mini-Bars */
.z9x-specs-dashboard {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
}

.z9x-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}

.z9x-spec-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.z9x-spec-label {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.z9x-spec-val {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.z9x-spec-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

html.dark .z9x-spec-track {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.z9x-spec-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Pros & Cons Dashboard Columns */
.z9x-procon-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.z9x-procon-box {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
}

.z9x-procon-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.z9x-procon-title.z9x-pro-t {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.z9x-procon-title.z9x-con-t {
  color: var(--color-danger);
}

/* Compact Typographic Spacing Inside Cards */
.z9x-procon-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.z9x-procon-list li {
  position: relative !important;
  padding-left: 1.35rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
}

.z9x-procon-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.z9x-procon-list.z9x-pros li::before {
  content: "✓" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  color: var(--color-success) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
}

.z9x-procon-list.z9x-cons li::before {
  content: "✕" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  color: var(--color-danger) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

/* Card Action Bottom Bar & Hierarchy */
.z9x-action-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
}

.z9x-price-tag {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.z9x-price-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.z9x-price-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Prominent CTA Buttons */
.z9x-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Primary #1 CTA Button */
.z9x-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark), var(--color-primary));
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.38);
  border: none;
}

.z9x-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.52);
  opacity: 0.97;
}

/* Secondary CTA Buttons */
.z9x-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
}

html.dark .z9x-btn-secondary {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

.z9x-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (< 768px & < 640px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vx8-grid-wrapper {
    padding: 1.15rem;
  }

  .z9x-card {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  .z9x-header-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .z9x-score-box {
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }

  .z9x-score-label {
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .z9x-procon-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .z9x-specs-dashboard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .z9x-action-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .z9x-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .vx8-grid-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .z9x-top-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }
}