:root {
  --bg-1: #03102b;
  --bg-1-2: #3658a83c;
  --bg-2: #06243f;
  --card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  --muted: #9fb0c8;
  --accent: #4f46e5; /* brand indigo */
  --accent-2: #00c2ff;
  --gold: #ffd166;
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --sidebar-width: 300px;
  --container-max: 1100px;
  --secondary-color: white;
  --pill-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  --pill-bg2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Page base */
html,
body {
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}
body {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-1) 0%, var(--bg-2) 100%);
  color: #e6eef8;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Navbar base */
.navbar {
  background: #1e3a8a; /* deep blue */
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nav-menu,
.aside-nav-menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;

  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nav-menu {
  gap: 20px;
}
.aside-nav-menu {
  gap: 12px;
}

.nav-menu > li,
.aside-nav-menu > li {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a,
.aside-nav-menu a {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.aside-nav-menu a:hover {
  background: #3b82f6;
}

/* Dropdowns */
.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  background: #1e293b;
  padding: 10px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 180px;
  z-index: 100;
}

.dropdown-menu li {
  margin: 0;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: #334155;
}

/* Show dropdown  */
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive:  */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .sidebar .aside-nav-menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .sidebar .dropdown-menu {
    position: relative;
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .sidebar .dropdown-menu a {
    padding-left: 20px;
  }
}

/* Animated blurred color background */
.bg-visuals {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bg-visuals .blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}
/* individual blobs */
.bg-visuals .b1 {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  left: -160px;
  top: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 30% 30%,
    rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.95),
    rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.8) 50%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  animation: blobMove1 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.bg-visuals .b2 {
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  right: -220px;
  top: 40px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 50% 40%,
    rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.9),
    rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.6) 45%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  animation: blobMove2 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.bg-visuals .b3 {
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  left: 40%;
  bottom: -160px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 40% 60%,
    rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.55),
    rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.28) 40%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  animation: blobMove3 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blobMove1 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(30px, 18px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
}
@keyframes blobMove2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-40px, 22px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
}
@keyframes blobMove3 {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(10px, -28px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
}

/* Container layout: */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 22px;
  transition: margin-left 0.28s ease;
}

/* On large screens  for the sidebar */
@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .container {
    margin-left: calc(var(--sidebar-width) + 20px);
  }
}

/* Left sidebar */
.left-sidebar {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: var(--sidebar-width);
  padding: 20px;
  z-index: 1000;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01)
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 6px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  overflow: auto;
}

/* Mobile behavior: hidden by default; toggled class .open shows it */
@media (max-width: 979px) {
  .left-sidebar {
    transform: translateX(-106%);
    transition: transform 0.32s ease;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
  .left-sidebar.open {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Sidebar inner styling */
.left-sidebar .sidebar-brand h2 {
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
}
.left-sidebar .sidebar-brand small {
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Affiliate card in sidebar */
.affiliate-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px;
  margin: 12px 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
@media screen and (max-width: 640px) {
  .affiliate-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  }
}
.affiliate-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 110px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.affiliate-card p {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-2) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
}

/* Sidebar toggle (mobile) */
.sidebar-toggle {
  position: fixed;
  left: 12px;
  top: 12px;
  z-index: 1100;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
}
@media (min-width: 980px) {
  .sidebar-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Card tweaks  */
.card {
  background: var(--card);
  color: #0f172a;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.08);
}
.card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.card-body {
  padding: 14px;
}
.tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  background: #f3f4f6;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Links and accents */
.link {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}
header h1 {
  color: white;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin: 2.8rem 0 6px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
header p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

/* accessibility: prefer-reduced-motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .bg-visuals .blob {
    animation: none;
    transform: none;
    filter: blur(100px);
  }
}

/* Month pills */
.months {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow: auto;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.month-btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #fff;
  color: #111;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.month-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
/* Controls grid */
.controls {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .controls {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  font-size: 15px;
  background-color: var(--bg-1-2);
}
.experience-list {
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.exp-btn {
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--pill-bg);
  font-size: 13px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.exp-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
/* Filters pane */
.filters {
  background: var(--bg-2);
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.filters label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.select,
.number-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: var(--pill-bg);
}
.select {
  color: var(--muted);
}
.number-input {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.reset-btn {
  margin-top: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-1);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}
/* Grid of cards */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.card-body {
  padding: 14px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.card p {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  /* font-size: 0.95rem; */
  flex: 0;
}
.tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-1-2);
  padding: 6px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 6px;
}
.link {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.meta-note {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* TOUR GUIDANCE */

/* Overlay */
.tour-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
  z-index: 9998;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card */
.tour-card {
  position: absolute;
  max-width: 360px;
  background: var(--bg-1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  padding: 16px;
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.tour-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.tour-card p {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Controls */
.tour-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tour-btn {
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.tour-btn.primary {
  background: #4f46e5;
  color: #fff;
}
.tour-btn.ghost {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
}

/* Arrow pointer */
.tour-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-1);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: -1px -1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Help button */
.tour-help-btn {
  position: fixed;
  right: 18px;
  bottom: 18px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4f46e5;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10000;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
/* Default: no arrow */
.tour-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-1);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: -1px -1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: none;
}

/* Arrow pointing UP */
.tour-card[data-arrow="up"]::after {
  display: block;
  top: -7px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

/* Arrow pointing DOWN  */
.tour-card[data-arrow="down"]::after {
  display: block;
  bottom: -7px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

/* Highlight pulsing outline */
.tour-highlight {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10001 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.8), 0 0 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.6);
  border-radius: 6px;
  animation: pulse-ring 1.5s infinite;
}

.tour-optout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: #555;
}
.tour-optout input {
  margin-right: 6px;
  width: 1rem;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.8),
      0 0 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.6);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.5),
      0 0 18px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.4);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.8),
      0 0 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.6);
  }
}

/* Mobile tweaks */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tour-card {
    max-width: 90%;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  }
}

/*  Scrollbar Styling */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #60a5fa, #1d4ed8);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #3b82f6, #1e3a8a); /* brighter on hover */
  width: 10px;
}

/* Firefox support */
* {
  scrollbar-width: thin; /* makes it thinner */
  scrollbar-color: #2859a7 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}