/*
Theme Name: MBC Pulse
Description: A premium dark luxury child theme for MBC Pulse – a high-end technology, finance, and data analytics magazine. Built as an Astra Child Theme.
Author: MBC Pulse
Author URI: https://mbcpulse.com
Template: astra
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: mbc-pulse
Tags: dark, technology, magazine, analytics, premium
*/

/* ============================================================
   IMPORT GOOGLE FONTS
   ============================================================ */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,400;1,700&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;0,9..40,700;1,9..40,400&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --bg-primary:        #070B14;
  --bg-secondary:      #101827;
  --bg-tertiary:       #0D1520;
  --color-primary:     #3B82F6;
  --color-accent:      #22D3EE;
  --color-white:       #FFFFFF;
  --color-light:       #CBD5E1;
  --color-muted:       #94A3B8;
  --color-border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --color-glass:       rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --color-glass-hover: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  --gradient-primary:  linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6 0%, #22D3EE 100%);
  --gradient-dark:     linear-gradient(135deg, #070B14 0%, #101827 100%);
  --gradient-glow:     radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(59,130,246,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  --gradient-hero:     radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, rgba(34,211,238,0.08) 0%, rgba(59,130,246,0.06) 40%, transparent 70%);

  --font-heading:      'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:         'DM Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --radius-sm:   6px;
  --radius-md:   12px;
  --radius-lg:   20px;
  --radius-xl:   28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --shadow-glow:   0 0 40px rgba(59,130,246,0.20);
  --shadow-card:   0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.40), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
  --shadow-hover:  0 8px 40px rgba(59,130,246,0.25), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.40);
  --shadow-accent: 0 0 30px rgba(34,211,238,0.20);

  --transition-fast:   150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-base:   250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow:   400ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  --max-width:   1280px;
  --section-pad: clamp(64px, 8vw, 120px);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--color-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Override Astra body background */
.ast-theme body,
body.ast-theme {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary) !important;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
ul { list-style: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ============================================================
   ASTRA OVERRIDES – Hide default header/footer on front page
   ============================================================ */
.ast-header-break-point .main-header-bar,
.site-header.ast-primary-header-bar {
  display: none !important;
}

.ast-above-footer-wrap,
.footer-widget-area,
.site-footer.ast-site-footer {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.mbc-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.mbc-section {
  padding-block: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
}

.mbc-grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.mbc-grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.mbc-grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

.mbc-flex { display: flex; }
.mbc-flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.mbc-flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }

.mbc-text-center { text-align: center; }
.mbc-sr-only { position: absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); border:0; }

/* Section label */
.mbc-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.mbc-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Section headings */
.mbc-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.mbc-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.mbc-section-header { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.mbc-section-header.centered { text-align: center; }
.mbc-section-header.centered .mbc-section-subtitle { margin-inline: auto; }

/* Gradient text */
.mbc-gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Buttons */
.mbc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mbc-btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(59,130,246,0.35);
}
.mbc-btn-primary:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(59,130,246,0.50);
}

.mbc-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.mbc-btn-outline:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.50);
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.10);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Glass card */
.mbc-glass {
  background: var(--color-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* Divider */
.mbc-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-border), transparent);
  border: none;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================ */
#mbc-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background var(--transition-slow), box-shadow var(--transition-slow), backdrop-filter var(--transition-slow);
}

#mbc-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--color-border), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
}

.mbc-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  gap: 32px;
}

/* Logo */
.mbc-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mbc-logo-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.mbc-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.mbc-logo-text span {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Nav */
.mbc-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.mbc-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.mbc-nav-list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.mbc-nav-list a:hover,
.mbc-nav-list a.active {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* Header actions */
.mbc-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mbc-icon-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.mbc-icon-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.mbc-icon-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.mbc-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.mbc-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.mbc-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.mbc-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.mbc-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
.mbc-mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(7,11,20,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 20px;
  gap: 4px;
}
.mbc-mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mbc-mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.mbc-mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--color-white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

/* Search panel */
.mbc-search-panel {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 72px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(7,11,20,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 24px;
  z-index: 999;
}
.mbc-search-panel.open { display: block; }
.mbc-search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.mbc-search-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--color-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mbc-search-form input::placeholder { color: var(--color-muted); }
.mbc-search-form input:focus { border-color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
#mbc-hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 72px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mbc-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mbc-hero-bg-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  width: 900px;
  height: 900px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,0.12) 0%, rgba(34,211,238,0.06) 40%, transparent 70%);
  right: -200px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.mbc-hero-bg-gradient-2 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,211,238,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  left: 10%;
  bottom: -100px;
}
.mbc-hero-grid-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.mbc-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-block: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
  width: 100%;
}

.mbc-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease both;
}
.mbc-hero-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.mbc-hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 76px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s 0.1s ease both;
}

.mbc-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 19px);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s 0.2s ease both;
}

.mbc-hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s 0.3s ease both;
}

.mbc-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s 0.4s ease both;
}
.mbc-hero-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: block;
}
.mbc-hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* Hero illustration area */
.mbc-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  animation: fadeInRight 0.8s 0.3s ease both;
}

.mbc-dashboard-mockup {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mbc-dashboard-mockup::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(59,130,246,0.4), rgba(34,211,238,0.4), transparent);
}

.mbc-dash-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.mbc-dash-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.mbc-dash-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}
.mbc-dash-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.mbc-dash-dot:nth-child(1) { background: #FF5F57; }
.mbc-dash-dot:nth-child(2) { background: #FFBD2E; }
.mbc-dash-dot:nth-child(3) { background: #28C840; }

.mbc-dash-kpis {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.mbc-kpi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px;
}
.mbc-kpi-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.mbc-kpi-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.mbc-kpi-change {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #22C55E;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* SVG chart inside dashboard */
.mbc-chart-area {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.mbc-chart-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.mbc-dash-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}
.mbc-metric-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 12px;
}
.mbc-metric-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mbc-metric-icon.blue  { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.2); }
.mbc-metric-icon.cyan  { background: rgba(34,211,238,0.2); }
.mbc-metric-icon.green { background: rgba(34,197,94,0.2); }
.mbc-metric-icon.purple{ background: rgba(168,85,247,0.2); }
.mbc-metric-name { font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-muted); }
.mbc-metric-val  { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-white); }

/* Floating glass cards on hero */
.mbc-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(16,24,39,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  min-width: 140px;
}
.mbc-float-card-1 {
  top: -24px;
  right: -20px;
  animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mbc-float-card-2 {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  animation: floatY 4s 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mbc-float-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.mbc-float-stat-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.mbc-float-stat-v {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.mbc-float-stat-l { font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   FEATURES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
#mbc-features {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#mbc-features::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-border), transparent);
}

.mbc-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.mbc-feature-card {
  background: var(--color-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  cursor: default;
}
.mbc-feature-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.mbc-feature-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.30);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.mbc-feature-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.mbc-feature-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.mbc-feature-card:nth-child(1) .mbc-feature-icon { background: rgba(34,197,94,0.15); }
.mbc-feature-card:nth-child(2) .mbc-feature-icon { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15); }
.mbc-feature-card:nth-child(3) .mbc-feature-icon { background: rgba(249,115,22,0.15); }
.mbc-feature-card:nth-child(4) .mbc-feature-icon { background: rgba(168,85,247,0.15); }

.mbc-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.mbc-feature-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.mbc-feature-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.mbc-feature-card:nth-child(1) .mbc-feature-tag { background: rgba(34,197,94,0.12); color: #22C55E; }
.mbc-feature-card:nth-child(2) .mbc-feature-tag { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); color: #3B82F6; }
.mbc-feature-card:nth-child(3) .mbc-feature-tag { background: rgba(249,115,22,0.12); color: #F97316; }
.mbc-feature-card:nth-child(4) .mbc-feature-tag { background: rgba(168,85,247,0.12); color: #A855F7; }

/* ============================================================
   LATEST ARTICLES
   ============================================================ */
#mbc-articles { background: var(--bg-primary); }

.mbc-articles-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mbc-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.mbc-post-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mbc-post-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.mbc-post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
}
.mbc-post-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.mbc-post-card:hover .mbc-post-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.mbc-post-thumb-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59,130,246,0.1), rgba(34,211,238,0.05));
}

.mbc-post-category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: rgba(34,211,238,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px 10px;
}

.mbc-post-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mbc-post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mbc-post-title:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.mbc-post-excerpt {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mbc-post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mbc-post-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.mbc-post-author-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mbc-post-date { font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-muted); }
.mbc-post-read-more {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mbc-post-read-more:hover { color: var(--color-accent); gap: 8px; }

/* No posts fallback */
.mbc-no-posts {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.mbc-no-posts h3 { color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORIES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
#mbc-categories { background: var(--bg-secondary); }

.mbc-cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.mbc-cat-card {
  background: var(--color-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mbc-cat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.mbc-cat-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(59,130,246,0.15), transparent 60%); }
.mbc-cat-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(34,211,238,0.15), transparent 60%); }
.mbc-cat-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(168,85,247,0.15), transparent 60%); }
.mbc-cat-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(34,197,94,0.15), transparent 60%); }
.mbc-cat-card:nth-child(5)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(249,115,22,0.15), transparent 60%); }
.mbc-cat-card:nth-child(6)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(236,72,153,0.15), transparent 60%); }
.mbc-cat-card:nth-child(7)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(245,158,11,0.15), transparent 60%); }
.mbc-cat-card:nth-child(8)::before { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,0.15), transparent 60%); }

.mbc-cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.mbc-cat-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.mbc-cat-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.mbc-cat-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.mbc-cat-count {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   TOOLS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
#mbc-tools { background: var(--bg-primary); }

.mbc-tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.mbc-tool-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.mbc-tool-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.30);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.mbc-tool-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.mbc-tool-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.mbc-tool-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.mbc-tool-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mbc-tool-link:hover { color: var(--color-accent); gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
#mbc-about { background: var(--bg-secondary); }

.mbc-about-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.mbc-about-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.mbc-about-img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.mbc-about-img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(7,11,20,0.6) 100%);
}
.mbc-about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: -20px;
  background: rgba(16,24,39,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.mbc-about-badge-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.mbc-about-badge-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.mbc-about-badge-lbl { font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-muted); }

.mbc-about-content { }
.mbc-about-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.mbc-about-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.mbc-about-pillar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.mbc-about-pillar-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.mbc-about-pillar-icon.blue { background: rgba(59,130,246,0.15); }
.mbc-about-pillar-icon.cyan { background: rgba(34,211,238,0.15); }
.mbc-about-pillar-icon.green { background: rgba(34,197,94,0.15); }
.mbc-about-pillar-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.mbc-about-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ============================================================ */
#mbc-newsletter {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mbc-newsletter-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(59,130,246,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mbc-newsletter-box {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.mbc-newsletter-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.mbc-newsletter-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.mbc-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.mbc-newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.mbc-newsletter-input::placeholder { color: var(--color-muted); }
.mbc-newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
}
.mbc-newsletter-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
#mbc-footer {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mbc-footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-block: 64px 48px;
}

.mbc-footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 280px;
}
.mbc-footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mbc-social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.mbc-social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.30);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.mbc-social-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.mbc-footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.mbc-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.mbc-footer-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.mbc-footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-white); }
.mbc-footer-links a::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-border);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mbc-footer-links a:hover::before { background: var(--color-primary); }

.mbc-footer-bottom {
  padding-block: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mbc-footer-copy {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}
.mbc-footer-copy a { color: var(--color-primary); }
.mbc-footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}
.mbc-footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mbc-footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--color-white); }

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(32px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes floatY {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.85); }
}
@keyframes chartGrow {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 1000; }
  to   { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
@keyframes spin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Scroll reveal */
.mbc-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.mbc-reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .mbc-features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .mbc-footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mbc-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .mbc-hero-visual { max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .mbc-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .mbc-about-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .mbc-about-img-wrap { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .mbc-about-badge { right: 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mbc-cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .mbc-tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mbc-nav { display: none; }
  .mbc-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mbc-header-actions .mbc-btn { display: none; }

  .mbc-hero-heading { font-size: clamp(32px, 8vw, 56px); }
  .mbc-hero-stats { gap: 24px; }

  .mbc-features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mbc-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mbc-cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .mbc-tools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .mbc-newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .mbc-newsletter-input { width: 100%; }

  .mbc-footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .mbc-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }

  .mbc-articles-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

  .mbc-float-card-1, .mbc-float-card-2 { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mbc-cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .mbc-hero-cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .mbc-hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
  .mbc-dash-kpis { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRINT
   ============================================================ */
@media print {
  #mbc-header { position: static; }
  .mbc-float-card { display: none; }
}