/* Creator Gear page polish (kept lightweight to blend with theme) */
/* Match AlanSpicer.com page canvas */
.creator-gear-page { background: transparent; }

/* Match theme container width */
.cg-wrap { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 15px; }
.cg-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.cg-header__inner { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding: 12px 0; gap: 14px; }
.cg-brand { display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height: 1.1; }
.cg-brand__name { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .2px; text-decoration:none; }
.cg-brand__tag { font-size: 12px; opacity:.75; }
.cg-nav { display:flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cg-nav a { text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; font-size: 14px; }
/* Full-width hero band like the main site */
.hero {
  /* Full-width hero band (WP theme-like) */
  position: relative;
  left: calc(50% - 50vw);
  width: 100vw;

  /* Photo + readable gradient */
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20,20,20,.84) 0%, rgba(20,20,20,.62) 42%, rgba(20,20,20,.30) 70%, rgba(20,20,20,.18) 100%),
    url("../img/hero-alan.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;

  padding: 78px 0 58px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before{
  /* subtle brand pattern on top (keeps "AlanSpicer.com" vibe) */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-image: url("../img/hero-pattern.svg");
  background-size: 900px auto;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-position: top center;
  opacity: .22;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.hero::after{
  /* gentle vignette for polish */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 520px at 20% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.hero__content,
.hero .brand-slider,
.hero .disclaimer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 15px;
  padding-right: 15px;
}

.hero__kicker { font-weight: 700; opacity:.92; margin: 0 0 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.hero h1 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px); line-height:1.05; color:#fff; text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }
.hero__lede { font-size: 18px; max-width: 78ch; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.hero__meta { display:flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap:wrap; opacity:.92; margin-top: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); }
.hero__meta strong { color: #fff; }

.hero__cta { display:flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top: 18px; }

/* Hero buttons tuned for dark background */
.hero .cg-btn--primary { background: #b23a48; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.0); }
.hero .cg-btn--primary:hover { filter: brightness(1.05); }
.hero .cg-btn--ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.hero .cg-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }

@media (max-width: 680px){
  .hero{ padding: 64px 0 48px; }
  .hero__lede{ font-size: 16px; }
}

.hero__meta { display:flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap:wrap; opacity:.8; font-size: 14px; margin: 10px 0 14px; }
.hero__cta { display:flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }


.brand-slider{
  position: relative;
  margin:18px 0;
  padding: 10px 52px; /* room for arrows */
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-radius:18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.brand-slider__viewport{ overflow-x:auto; overflow-y:hidden; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none; }
.brand-slider__viewport::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.brand-slider__track{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
}
.brand-slider__item{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  height:54px;
  min-width: 140px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.03);
}
.brand-slider__item img{
  max-height: 40px !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display:block;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}

.brand-slider__item{
  cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}
.brand-slider__item:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.brand-slider__item:focus{ outline:none; }
.brand-slider__item:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  outline-offset:2px;
}
.brand-slider__item.is-active{
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}
.brand-slider__btn{
  position:absolute;
  top:50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  color: #333;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}
.brand-slider__btn--prev{ left: 10px; }
.brand-slider__btn--next{ right: 10px; }
.brand-slider__btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.03); }
.brand-slider__btn:active{ transform: translateY(-50%) scale(.98); }
.brand-slider__btn:focus{ outline: 2px solid rgba(176,49,68,.35); outline-offset: 2px; }

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .brand-slider{ padding-left: 44px; padding-right: 44px; }
  .brand-slider__item{ min-width: 120px; height: 50px; }
  .brand-slider__item img{ height: 34px !important; max-height: 34px !important; }
}



/* Brand logo slider (no scrollbar, with arrows) */
.section { padding: 22px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.section__header h2 { margin: 0 0 6px; }
.section__lede { margin: 0; max-width: 90ch; opacity:.9; }

.disclaimer { margin-top: 12px; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06); }

.kit-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.kit { border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); border-radius: 18px; padding: 14px; background:#fff; }
.kit h3 { margin-top: 0; }
.kit__note { opacity:.85; }

.rulebox { margin-top: 16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06); }

.filterbar { display:flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:end; padding: 14px; border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.03); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06); }
.filterbar__group { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 6px; min-width: 220px; }
.filterbar__label { font-weight:700; font-size: 13px; opacity:.85; }

.input, .select { padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.18); background:#fff; font-size: 14px; width: 100%; }
.select { cursor:pointer; }

.chips { display:flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.chip{padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.18);background:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;color:#111827 !important;line-height:1;}
.chip.is-active { border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.7); }

.toc { margin-top: 12px; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); border-radius: 18px; background:#fff; }
.toc ul { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 4px 12px; padding-left: 18px; }

.gear-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin-top: 12px; }
.gear-card { border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); border-radius: 18px; padding: 14px; background:#fff; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 10px; }
.gear-card__top { display:flex; gap: 12px; align-items:flex-start; }
.gear-card__logo{width:84px;height:84px;object-fit:contain;padding:0;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);background:#fff;display:block;}

.gear-card__title { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 16px; }
.gear-card__why { margin: 0 0 6px; opacity:.9; }
.gear-card__tags { margin:0; display:flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; padding: 4px 8px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12); background: rgba(0,0,0,.02); text-transform: capitalize; }

.gear-card__actions { display:flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cg-btn { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.18); text-decoration:none; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; cursor:pointer; }
.cg-btn--primary { background: #111; color:#fff; border-color:#111; }
.cg-btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: #111; }
.cg-btn:focus { outline: 3px solid rgba(0,0,0,.25); outline-offset: 2px; }

.table-wrap { margin-top: 16px; }
.cg-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12); border-radius: 14px; overflow:hidden; }
.cg-table th, .cg-table td { padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); vertical-align: top; }
.cg-table thead th { background: rgba(0,0,0,.04); text-align:left; }

.builder { border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); border-radius: 18px; padding: 14px; background:#fff; }
.builder__row { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.builder__row label { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 6px; font-weight:700; font-size: 13px; opacity:.9; }
.builder__btn { align-self: end; margin-top: 22px; }
.builder__results { margin-top: 10px; padding: 12px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.03); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06); }

.faq { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.faq__item { border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); border-radius: 14px; padding: 10px 12px; background:#fff; }
.faq__item summary { cursor:pointer; font-weight: 800; }

.two-col { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.panel { border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); border-radius: 18px; padding: 14px; background:#fff; }

.cg-footer { padding: 20px 0 40px; opacity: .9; }
.muted { opacity: .75; }
.note { opacity:.9; max-width: 90ch; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .kit-grid, .gear-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .toc ul { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .builder__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .kit-grid, .gear-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cg-nav { display:none; }
}
.grid-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:12px}
.mini-card{display:block;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);background:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;line-height:1.25}
.mini-card:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
@media (max-width:980px){.grid-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:560px){.grid-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.cg-btn--small{padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px}
.filter-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}



/* Hero quicklinks */
.hero__quicklinks{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;margin-top:10px}
.hero__quicklinks a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;font-size:13px}
.hero__quicklinks a:hover{background:#fff}

/* Brand slider edge fades (premium look) */
.brand-slider::before,
.brand-slider::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:1px;
  bottom:1px;
  width:44px;
  pointer-events:none;
  border-radius:18px;
  z-index:1;
}
.brand-slider::before{left:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.95), rgba(255,255,255,0));}
.brand-slider::after{right:1px;background:linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(255,255,255,.95), rgba(255,255,255,0));}
.brand-slider__btn{z-index:2;}
.brand-slider__viewport{position:relative;z-index:0}

/* Sticky filter bar for long scrolling */
:root{ --cg-sticky-top: 140px; }
@media (max-width: 980px){ :root{ --cg-sticky-top: 110px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ :root{ --cg-sticky-top: 92px; } }
.filterbar{
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--cg-sticky-top);
  z-index: 40;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Trust + internal link callouts */
.cg-callout{border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-radius:18px;background:#fff;padding:16px}
.cg-bullets{margin:10px 0 0;padding-left:18px}
.cg-bullets li{margin:6px 0}
.cg-linkgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:12px}
.cg-linkcard{display:block;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);background:rgba(0,0,0,.02);text-decoration:none}
.cg-linkcard strong{display:block;font-weight:900}
.cg-linkcard span{display:block;margin-top:4px}
@media (max-width:980px){.cg-linkgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:560px){.cg-linkgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Gear card logo readability */
.gear-card__logo{width:96px;height:96px;border-radius:18px}
@media (max-width:560px){.gear-card__logo{width:88px;height:88px}}

/* Badges */
.cg-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:900;margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);background:rgba(0,0,0,.03);width:max-content}
.cg-badge--pick{background:rgba(176,49,68,.10);border-color:rgba(176,49,68,.25)}
.cg-badge--fav{background:rgba(0,153,255,.10);border-color:rgba(0,153,255,.25)}
.cg-badge--pro{background:rgba(0,0,0,.06);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.cg-badge--biz{background:rgba(0,128,64,.10);border-color:rgba(0,128,64,.22)}
.cg-badge--live{background:rgba(255,140,0,.12);border-color:rgba(255,140,0,.25)}

/* Method steps */
.cg-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px}
.cg-step{border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-radius:18px;background:#fff;padding:14px}
.cg-step h3{margin-top:0}
@media (max-width:980px){.cg-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}



/* Subtle micro-interactions (premium, not gimmicky) */
.cg-card, .gear-card, .card {
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.cg-card:hover, .gear-card:hover, .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  border-color: rgba(178,58,72,.28);
}
.cg-btn, button, .chip {
  transition: transform .12s ease, filter .12s ease, background-color .12s ease, border-color .12s ease;
}
.cg-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.chip:hover { filter: brightness(1.03); }

/* Floating quick-nav */
.cg-floatnav{
  position: fixed;
  right: 18px;
  bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.cg-floatnav.is-visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.cg-floatnav__btn{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222;
}
.cg-floatnav__btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.02);
}
.cg-floatnav__label{ font-size: 13px; }
@media (max-width: 520px){
  .cg-floatnav__label{ display:none; }
  .cg-floatnav__btn{ padding: 10px 11px; }
}

/* --- Disclosure band (moved off hero for readability) --- */
.disclaimer-band{ padding: 14px 0; }
.disclaimer-band .disclaimer-band__inner{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --- Real-world notes --- */
.notes-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.note-card{
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.note-card h3{ margin-top: 0; }
.note-card ol, .note-card ul{ margin: 10px 0 0; padding-left: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .notes-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- Best picks --- */
.picks-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.pick-card{
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.pick-card h3{ margin-top: 0; }
.pick-card ul{ margin: 10px 0 0; padding-left: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .picks-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- Sticky mini TOC (desktop only) --- */
.cg-sticky-toc{
  display:none;
}
@media (min-width: 1200px){
  .cg-sticky-toc{
    display:block;
    position: fixed;
    right: 22px;
    top: 140px;
    z-index: 9990;
    width: 220px;
  }
  .cg-sticky-toc__inner{
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  }
  .cg-sticky-toc__title{ font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .cg-sticky-toc a{
    display:block;
    text-decoration:none;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .cg-sticky-toc a:hover{ background: rgba(178,58,72,.10); color: #111; }
  .cg-sticky-toc__divider{ height:1px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.08); margin: 10px 0; }
  /* give main content a bit of room */
  .cg-main{ padding-right: 260px; }
}


.brand-slider__note{margin:10px 0 0; font-size:14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);} 



/* Footer (match AlanSpicer.com feel) */
.site-footer{
  background:#fff;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  padding:48px 0 22px;
  margin-top:48px;
}
.site-footer .cg-footer__title{
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  margin:0 0 12px;
  color:#111;
}
.site-footer .cg-footer__text{ margin:0 0 10px; color:#222; }
.site-footer .cg-footer__small{
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.45;
  color:rgba(0,0,0,.72);
  margin:14px 0 0;
}
.site-footer .cg-footer__small--muted{ color:rgba(0,0,0,.6); margin-top:14px; }
.site-footer .cg-footer__list{
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin:0;
}
.site-footer .cg-footer__list li{ margin:0 0 8px; }
.site-footer a{
  color:#111;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.site-footer a:hover{
  text-decoration:underline;
}
.site-footer .cg-footer__bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  margin-top:18px;
  padding-top:14px;
  text-align:center;
  font-size:13px;
  color:rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}
.site-footer .cg-footer__sep{ margin:0 8px; color:rgba(0,0,0,.45); }

@media (max-width: 767px){
  .site-footer{ padding:34px 0 18px; }
}