/* ============================================================
   EhList.ca — Unified Design System
   Canadian SaaS directory. Editorial. Trustworthy.
   Rebuilt from scratch — March 2026
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Custom Properties ─────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Colors — 4 colors max */
  --red:        #CC0000;
  --red-dark:   #a30000;
  --red-light:  #f5e0e0;
  --secondary:      #1a365d;
  --secondary-dark: #0f2440;
  --secondary-light:#e8edf4;
  --black:      #111111;
  --ink:        #1a1a1a;
  --ink-muted:  #555555;
  --ink-faint:  #767676;
  --border:     #e2e2e2;
  --bg:         #ffffff;
  --bg-soft:    #f8f8f8;

  /* Typography — Inter only */
  --font-head:  'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-body:  'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Type scale */
  --text-xs:    0.75rem;
  --text-sm:    0.875rem;
  --text-base:  1rem;
  --text-lg:    1.125rem;
  --text-xl:    1.25rem;
  --text-2xl:   1.5rem;
  --text-3xl:   1.875rem;
  --text-4xl:   2.25rem;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1:    0.25rem;
  --space-2:    0.5rem;
  --space-3:    0.75rem;
  --space-4:    1rem;
  --space-5:    1.25rem;
  --space-6:    1.5rem;
  --space-7:    1.75rem;
  --space-8:    2rem;
  --space-10:   2.5rem;
  --space-12:   3rem;
  --space-16:   4rem;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm:  4px;
  --radius:     8px;
  --radius-lg:  12px;
  --radius-xl:  16px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow:     0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);

  /* Layout */
  --max-w:      1100px;
  --nav-h:      64px;
}

/* ── Reset ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
a { color: var(--secondary); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--secondary-dark); text-decoration: underline; }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--black);
}

/* ── Maple Leaf SVG ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.maple-leaf { display: inline-block; vertical-align: -0.1em; flex-shrink: 0; }
.maple-leaf-gray { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Layout ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wrap {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}
.wrap-narrow { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-6); }

/* ── Site Nav ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.site-header .wrap.nav,
.site-header .nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}
.brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-decoration: none; color: var(--black); }
.brand:hover { color: var(--red); text-decoration: none; }
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--red);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.brand-tag { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--secondary); text-decoration: none; }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--red-dark) !important; text-decoration: none !important; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

/* ── Buttons ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff !important;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--red-dark); color: #fff !important; }
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--red);
  color: var(--red);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--red); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.btn-lg { padding: 12px 28px; font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 700; }
.btn-sm { padding: 6px 14px; font-size: var(--text-xs); }

/* ── Badges ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.top-rated-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--red);
  border: 1px solid var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.top-rated-badge .maple-leaf { fill: #fff; }
.canadian-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: #f8f8f8;
  border: 1px solid #e2e2e2;
  color: #333;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.canadian-badge .maple-leaf { fill: var(--red); }
.featured-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--red-light);
  color: var(--red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.editor-pick-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.verified-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ── Cards — ONE style ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}
.card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Homepage Hero ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}
.hero .lead {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
}
.hero .kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--red-light);
  color: var(--red-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero .trust-bar {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-br { display: none; }

/* Hero search */
.hero-search-wrap { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-4); }
.hero-search {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: visible;
}
.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 42px;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.hero-search-input::placeholder { color: var(--ink-faint); }
.hero-search-input:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(204,0,0,0.15); }
.hero-search-note {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.hero-search-autocomplete {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 200;
}
.hero-search-autocomplete.active { display: block; }
.autocomplete-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: background 0.1s;
}
.autocomplete-item:hover,
.autocomplete-item.active { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.autocomplete-item-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.autocomplete-item-body { min-width: 0; }
.autocomplete-item-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.autocomplete-item-subtitle { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); }
.autocomplete-item-type {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Search chips */
.search-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.search-chips-label { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.search-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #CC0000;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #CC0000;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.search-chip:hover { background: #CC0000; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }

/* Stats row */
.stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.stats-row .stat {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e2e2;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stats-row .stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #CC0000;
}
.stats-row .stat .stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #555;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── Kicker pill ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--red-light);
  color: var(--red-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* ── Section layout ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.categories-section,
.featured-section,
.companies-section,
.alternatives-section,
.alternatives-nav,
.all-categories,
.why-canadian,
.similar-tools-section,
.related-alternatives,
.featured-landing-section {
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
}
.categories-section { padding-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.company-details + .alternatives-section,
.company-details + .similar-tools-section,
.alternatives-section + .similar-tools-section {
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}
.categories-section h2,
.featured-section h2,
.companies-section h2,
.alternatives-section h2,
.alternatives-nav h2,
.all-categories h2,
.why-canadian h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* ── Category Grid ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.category-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}
.category-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.category-card.active {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  background: var(--secondary-light);
  color: var(--secondary-dark);
}
.cat-icon { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-3); color: #CC0000; }
.cat-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.cat-icon-inline { display: inline-flex; width: auto; height: auto; margin: 0; vertical-align: middle; }
.cat-icon-inline svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.cat-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.cat-count { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 4px; }
.cat-desc { font-size: var(--text-xs); }

/* Mini category grid */
.category-grid.mini .category-card {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.category-grid.mini .cat-icon { width: auto; height: auto; margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.category-grid.mini .cat-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.category-grid.mini .cat-name {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.category-grid.mini .cat-count {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #888;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.category-hidden { display: none; }
.see-all-categories-link {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.see-all-categories-link a { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── Company Grid & Cards ──────────────────────────────────── */
.company-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
/* Single-result alternatives: make the lone card wider */
.company-grid > .company-card:only-child {
  min-width: 0;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.company-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.company-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.company-card--featured {}
.company-card--recommended {}
.company-card .company-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
}
.company-card-logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.company-card-logo img,
.company-favicon {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.company-initial {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.company-header-text {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.company-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--black); }
.company-score {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.company-score .maple-leaf { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; display: inline-block; }
.company-score .score-num { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 800; }
.company-location {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.company-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.company-verified {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
}
.company-card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.company-card-footer { margin-top: auto; padding-top: var(--space-3); }

.category-adjacent-section .company-card {
  gap: 6px;
}
.category-adjacent-section .company-card .company-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.category-adjacent-section .company-location {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.category-adjacent-section .company-card-footer {
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
}
.category-adjacent-section .company-verified {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
}
.category-adjacent-section {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.company-price {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
}
.card-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.card-cta:hover { background: var(--secondary); color: white; }

/* Card hidden / show more */
.card-hidden { display: none; }
.show-more-btn {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.show-more-btn:hover { border-color: var(--red); color: var(--red); }
.show-more-btn.show-more-mobile {
  display: block;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #CC0000;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #CC0000;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.show-more-btn.show-more-mobile:hover { background: #CC0000; color: #fff; }

/* ── Top Picks ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.top-picks {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.top-picks-heading {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.top-picks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.top-pick-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.top-pick-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.top-pick-card .company-card-logo {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
}
.top-pick-card .company-card-logo .company-favicon,
.top-pick-card .company-card-logo .company-initial {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.top-pick-rank {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: -8px;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.top-pick-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.top-pick-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--text-base); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.top-pick-score {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.top-pick-score .maple-leaf { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; display: inline-block; }
.top-pick-score .score-num { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 800; }
.top-pick-location { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.top-pick-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.top-pick-price {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 8px;
}
.all-tools-heading {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.all-tools-empty {
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ── Filter / Sort ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-soft);
  align-items: center;
}
.filter-chip {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.filter-chip:hover { border-color: var(--secondary); color: var(--secondary); }
.filter-chip.active { background: var(--red); color: #fff; border-color: var(--red); }
.sort-select {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-left: auto;
}
.sort-select:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--secondary); border-color: var(--secondary); }

/* ── Page Hero (category/alternatives/company pages) ───────── */
.page-hero,
.alternatives-hero {
  padding: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.alternatives-hero .kicker,
.alternatives-block .kicker {
  background: #f8f8f8;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  border: 1px solid #e2e2e2;
}
.page-hero + .section {
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
}
.page-hero h1,
.alternatives-hero h1 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.page-hero-count {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.page-hero-count strong { font-weight: 700; }
.lead {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.hero-trust-item { white-space: nowrap; }
.hero-trust-sep { color: var(--border); }
.hero-categories {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.hero-categories a { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 500; }
.list-intro { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }

/* Ownership notes */
.category-ownership-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.canadian-summary-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.canadian-summary-note svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.score-legend {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.section-legend {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-top: -0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.legend-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 0;
}
.legend-list li {
  padding: 0.15rem 0;
}
.legend-list li::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 0.4em;
  height: 0.4em;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ink-muted);
  margin-right: 0.5em;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.price-note {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  margin: -12px 0 16px 0;
}

/* ── Company Hero (profile pages) ──────────────────────────── */
.company-hero {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.company-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.company-hero-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.company-hero-logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.company-hero h1 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.company-hero-location { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 2px; }
.company-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.company-initial--hero {
  font-size: 24px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}
.featured-disclosure {
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--red-dark);
  background: var(--red-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

/* Eh Score card */
.company-hero-score-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hero-score-verified {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--red);
  background: var(--red-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.hero-score-display {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.hero-score-label { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.hero-score-leaves {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.hero-score-leaves .maple-leaf { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; display: inline-block; }
.hero-score-leaves .score-num { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 800; }
.hero-score-badges {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.hero-score-badges li::before { content: none; }
.hero-score-explainer {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
}
.hero-score-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--red);
  word-break: break-all;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.score-help {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  vertical-align: middle;
  position: relative;
  cursor: help;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}
.score-help:hover, .score-help:focus { background: var(--red); color: #fff; border-color: var(--red); outline: none; }
.score-help::after {
  content: "Eh Score: rates how Canadian a company is (1–5) based on ownership, data hosting, founding, team & PIPEDA.";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--black);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: 220px;
  white-space: normal;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.15s;
  z-index: 100;
}
.score-help:hover::after, .score-help:focus::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Company Detail Layout ─────────────────────────────────── */
.company-details { padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-4); }
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.company-info h2 { font-size: var(--text-xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.company-info p { color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }

/* Detail list */
.detail-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.detail-list dt,
.detail-list dd {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.detail-list dt:last-of-type,
.detail-list dd:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.detail-list dt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.detail-list dd {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Canadianness sidebar card */
.canadianness-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--space-4));
}
.canadianness-card .verified-banner { display: none; }
.canadianness-card h2 { font-size: var(--text-xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.canadianness-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.canadianness-explainer { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); line-height: 1.5; overflow-wrap: break-word; }
.canadianness-explainer-link { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 600; }
.canadianness-panel--mobile { display: none; }
.canadianness-summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
}
.canadianness-summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.canadianness-summary-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.canadianness-summary-meta { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--ink-faint); }
.canadianness-panel-body { margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.badge-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.website-link { font-size: var(--text-sm); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.website-link a { color: var(--secondary); word-break: break-all; }

/* Why it's on EhList callout */
.why-ehlist {
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  margin: 18px 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.why-ehlist strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--secondary); }
.why-ehlist p { margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
/* Override base styles when used as accordion */
details.why-ehlist-accordion strong { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Score exception note */
.score-exception-note {
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.score-exception-note__label { display: block; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* ── Canadianness Score Display ────────────────────────────── */
.canadianness {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  background: var(--red-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 3px var(--space-2);
}
.canadianness-score { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; color: var(--red-dark); }

/* ── Tags / Pills ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); align-items: center; }
.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.tag-category { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink-muted); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 2px 6px; font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.tag-province { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink-muted); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.tag-price-free { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink-muted); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.tag-price-paid { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink-muted); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.tag-price-freemium { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--ink-muted); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.tag-canadian { background: var(--red-light); color: var(--red-dark); }
.feature-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 2px;
}
.feature-tags { margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0; }

/* ── Comparison Table ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.comparison-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.comparison-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.comparison-table th:first-child { min-width: 180px; }
.comparison-table td { padding: var(--space-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); vertical-align: middle; }
.comparison-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.comparison-table tr:hover td { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.comparison-table .check { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; }
.comparison-table .cross { color: var(--ink-faint); font-weight: 700; }
.comparison-table .warn { color: var(--ink-muted); font-weight: 700; }
.comparison-table .td-company { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.comparison-table .td-company-logo {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.comparison-table .td-company-name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--black); }
.comparison-table .td-company-location { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); }

/* ── Blog Cards ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); }
.blog-card-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.blog-card-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.blog-card-body { padding: var(--space-5); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.blog-card-kicker {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.blog-card-title { font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.blog-card-excerpt { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); flex: 1; }
.blog-card-meta { margin-top: auto; font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); }
.blog-main { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.blog-post { padding: var(--space-10) 0; }
.blog-post-shell { padding: var(--space-8) 0; }

/* ── Newsletter ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.newsletter-section {
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
}
.newsletter-title { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.newsletter-subtitle { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.newsletter-btn {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.newsletter-btn:hover { background: var(--red-dark); }
.newsletter-signup { text-align: center; }
.newsletter-section--full { margin: 0; border-radius: 0; border-left: none; border-right: none; }
.newsletter-archive-link { margin-top: var(--space-3); font-size: var(--text-sm); opacity: 0.85; }
.newsletter-archive-link a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; }
.blog-newsletter-wrap { margin: var(--space-8) 0; }

/* Newsletter archive */
.nl-archive-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.nl-issue-row { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.nl-issue-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); }
.nl-issue-meta { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: center; }
.nl-issue-num { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); }
.nl-issue-date { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); }
.nl-issue-summary { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--ink-muted); margin-top: var(--space-2); }

/* ── Breadcrumb ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--secondary); padding: 12px 4px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; }

/* ── Forms ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-section { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.form-label { display: block; font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.form-label-optional { font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-faint); margin-left: var(--space-1); }
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,54,93,0.1);
}
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-hint { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: var(--space-1); }
.form-submit {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-8);
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-submit:hover { background: var(--red-dark); }

/* ── Prose ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.prose h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.prose h3 { font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: 700; margin-top: var(--space-8); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.prose p { line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); color: var(--ink-muted); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.5em; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); list-style: disc; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-muted); }
.prose a { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── Verified Canadian ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.verified-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--red-dark);
}
.verified-banner .verified-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.verified-page-hero {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-8);
}
.verified-page-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.verified-page-hero .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.verified-page-hero .verified-hero-count {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}
.verified-page-intro {
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.verified-page-intro .verified-count { font-weight: 700; color: var(--red); display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }

/* ── Display Ad Slots ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.ad-slot {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 728px;
  min-height: 90px;
  margin: var(--space-8) auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.ad-slot::before { content: 'Advertisement'; font-size: 11px; color: var(--ink-faint); position: absolute; top: 4px; left: 8px; }
.ad-slot-sidebar { max-width: 300px; min-height: 250px; float: right; margin: 0 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-6); }

/* ── Featured Trust Note ───────────────────────────────────── */
.featured-trust-note {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.featured-trust-note__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.featured-trust-note p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1.6; }
.featured-trust-note a { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 700; }

/* ── Alternatives ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alternatives-block {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.alternatives-block__head { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.alternatives-block__head .kicker { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.alternatives-block__head h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.alternatives-block__intro { max-width: 62ch; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.alternatives-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
.alternatives-grid--company { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.alternatives-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.alternative-target-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #fff;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s;
}
.alternative-target-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.alternative-target-card__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.alternative-target-card__title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--black); }
.alternative-target-card__desc { color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; font-size: var(--text-sm); flex: 1; }
.alternative-target-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.alternative-target-card__count { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--ink-faint); font-weight: 600; }
.alternative-target-card__cta { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 700; color: var(--red); }

/* Related alternatives */
.related-alternatives-head { margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.related-alternatives-head h2 { font-size: var(--text-xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.related-alternatives-head p { color: var(--ink-muted); max-width: 680px; }
.related-alternatives-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.related-alternative-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e2e2;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: box-shadow 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.related-alternative-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.alt-card-logo { flex-shrink: 0; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 5px; }
.alt-card-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; min-width: 0; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-wrap: break-word; }
.alt-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.related-alternative-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--text-sm); color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.4; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-wrap: break-word; }
.related-alternative-meta { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; color: #555; margin-top: 2px; }
.related-alternative-reason {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding-top: 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.alt-card-cta { display: none; }

/* ── Alternatives Index ────────────────────────────────────── */
.alt-index-featured {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
}
.alt-index-featured-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.alt-index-featured-head h2 { font-size: var(--text-xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.alt-index-featured-head p { color: var(--ink-muted); max-width: 34rem; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.alt-index-featured-kicker { color: var(--red); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.alt-index-featured-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); }
.alt-index-featured-card { min-height: 100%; }
.alt-index-featured-eyebrow { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; color: var(--red-dark); }
.alt-cat-nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.alt-cat-jump-wrap { width: 100%; }
.alt-cat-jump-summary {
  display: none;
  list-style: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 10px var(--space-4);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.alt-cat-jump-summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.alt-cat-jump {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
}
.alt-cat-jump:hover { border-color: var(--red); background: var(--red-light); text-decoration: none; }
.alt-cat-jump-count { color: var(--ink-muted); font-weight: 400; }
.alt-index-search { max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.alt-index-summary { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--ink-muted); }

/* Category accordions */
details.alt-index-category {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.alt-cat-summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.alt-cat-summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.alt-cat-summary::before {
  content: '▸';
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
details.alt-index-category[open] > .alt-cat-summary::before { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.alt-cat-summary:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.alt-cat-count { font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-muted); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
details.alt-index-category > .related-alternatives-grid { padding: 0 var(--space-5) var(--space-5); }
.alt-cat-preview {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 320px;
  display: none;
}
details.alt-cat-featured { border-left: 3px solid var(--red); }
details.alt-cat-featured > .alt-cat-summary { background: var(--bg-soft); }

/* ── A-Z Jump Nav ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.az-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 50;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.az-nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.az-nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 32px;
  min-height: 32px;
  padding: 2px 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.12s, color 0.12s;
}
.az-nav-link:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.az-nav-link--active {
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
}
.az-nav-link--active:hover {
  background: var(--red-dark);
}
.az-nav-link--disabled {
  color: var(--border);
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Letter section headings */
.az-letter-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 60px);
}
.az-letter-heading {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.az-letter-count {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-faint);
}

/* ── Companies Directory ───────────────────────────────────── */
.companies-search { max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
.companies-summary { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--ink-muted); }
.companies-summary--secondary { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.company-directory-section { margin-top: var(--space-10); }
.companies-service-callout {
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.companies-service-callout h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.companies-service-callout p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.companies-search-wrap { max-width: 36rem; }
.companies-filter-bar { margin-bottom: 0; }
.companies-controls { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.companies-control-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.companies-control-field--sort { margin-left: auto; }
.companies-control-label { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-muted); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.companies-score-legend { margin-bottom: 0; }
.companies-directory-section .wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }

/* ── Browse all / Why Canadian ─────────────────────────────── */
.browse-all { margin-top: var(--space-6); font-size: var(--text-sm); text-align: center; }
.browse-all a { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 600; }
.why-canadian ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 1.5em; gap: var(--space-3); color: var(--ink-muted); margin: 0.75em 0; }
.why-canadian li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
.switch-links {
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  margin-top: 1.5em;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.switch-links a { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── Similar Tools ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.similar-tools-section { background: var(--bg-soft); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.similar-tools-section h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.similar-tools-section .company-card .company-desc { flex: 1; }

/* ── Trust Strip ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}

/* ── Featured Badge Subtle ─────────────────────────────────── */
.featured-badge-subtle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Featured Landing Page ─────────────────────────────────── */
.featured-landing-section { padding-top: 0; }
.featured-landing-section .wrap { padding-top: var(--space-4); padding-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.featured-landing-grid.company-grid {
  gap: var(--space-4);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  justify-content: start;
}

/* ── Footer ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-8);
}
.footer-brand {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.footer-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.footer-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--red-dark); text-decoration: none; color: #fff; }
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.footer-copy { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-6); }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.site-footer nav { margin-top: var(--space-3); display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.site-footer nav a { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer nav a:hover { color: #fff; }
.site-footer p { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.affiliate-disclosure { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-top: var(--space-3); font-style: italic; }

/* ── Canadianness Breakdown Table ──────────────────────────── */
.canadianness-breakdown {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}
.canadianness-breakdown table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.canadianness-breakdown th {
  background: var(--red-light);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red-dark);
}
.canadianness-breakdown td { padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.canadianness-factor-name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--black); }
.canadianness-factor-desc { color: var(--ink-muted); }

/* ── Canadianness & Why EhList Accordions (mobile) ─────────── */
details.canadianness-accordion,
details.why-ehlist-accordion {
  border: none;
}
details.canadianness-accordion > summary,
details.why-ehlist-accordion > summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
}
details.canadianness-accordion > summary::-webkit-details-marker,
details.why-ehlist-accordion > summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}
details.canadianness-accordion > summary::after,
details.why-ehlist-accordion > summary::after {
  content: '▸';
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
}
details.canadianness-accordion[open] > summary::after,
details.why-ehlist-accordion[open] > summary::after {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
/* Why it's on EhList accordion overrides */
details.why-ehlist-accordion {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 0 18px;
  margin: 18px 0;
}
details.why-ehlist-accordion > summary {
  padding: 12px 0;
}
details.why-ehlist-accordion > summary strong {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
details.why-ehlist-accordion p {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Related Canadian Tools ────────────────────────────────── */
.related-canadian-tools { padding: var(--space-6) 0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — 3 breakpoints only: 1100px, 768px, 375px
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Desktop → Tablet (max-width: 1100px) ──────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .related-alternatives-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .alt-index-featured-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  
}

/* ── Tablet (min-width: 769px) ─────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .company-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: var(--space-8); align-items: start; }
  .alt-cat-preview { display: inline-block; }
  .top-picks-scroll-hint { display: none; }
  .alt-index-categories-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    align-items: start;
  }
  .featured-landing-grid.company-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  /* Card hidden override — show all on desktop */
  .card-hidden { display: flex !important; }
  .show-more-btn.show-more-mobile { display: none !important; }
  /* Featured spotlight */
  .featured-section .company-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .featured-section .company-card:first-child { grid-column: span 2; padding: var(--space-6); }
  .featured-section .company-card:first-child .company-card-logo { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
  .featured-section .company-card:first-child .company-card-logo .company-favicon,
  .featured-section .company-card:first-child .company-card-logo .company-initial { width: 64px; height: 64px; font-size: 24px; }
  .featured-section .company-card:first-child .company-name { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .featured-section .company-card:not(:first-child) .company-card-logo { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .featured-section .company-card:not(:first-child) .company-card-logo .company-favicon,
  .featured-section .company-card:not(:first-child) .company-card-logo .company-initial { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 18px; }
}

/* ── Tablet and below (max-width: 768px) ───────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --text-xs: 0.875rem;
    --text-sm: 0.9375rem;
  }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .company-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .top-picks-grid {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  }
  .top-picks-grid > .top-pick-card {
    flex: 0 0 85%;
    min-width: 0;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
  .top-picks { padding: 0; }
  .top-picks-scroll-hint {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--ink-faint);
  }
  .top-picks-scroll-hint::before {
    content: '←';
  }
  .top-picks-scroll-hint::after {
    content: '→';
  }
  .related-alternatives-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .alt-index-featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .alternatives-grid--company { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ad-slot-sidebar { float: none; width: 100%; max-width: 728px; }
  .filter-chip { padding: 10px 14px; min-height: 44px; }
  .sort-select { padding: 10px 12px; min-height: 44px; }
  .companies-search-wrap { max-width: 100%; }
  .companies-control-field, .companies-control-field--sort { width: 100%; margin-left: 0; }
  .feature-tags { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4px; }
  .feature-tag { text-align: center; margin: 0; }
  .detail-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .detail-list dt {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
    background: none;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3) 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }
  .detail-list dd {
    padding: 0 var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
  .detail-list dd:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
  .canadianness-card {
    position: static;
    top: auto;
    padding: var(--space-4);
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
  }
  .canadianness-panel--desktop { display: none; }
  .canadianness-panel--mobile {
    display: block;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: var(--space-3);
  }
  .canadianness-card .badge-list { gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: 0; }
  .canadianness-card .badge-list li {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: var(--bg);
  }
  /* Nav hamburger */
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--nav-h);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-cta { text-align: center; }
  /* Footer mobile accordion */
  .footer-grid { gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
  .footer-brand { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
  .footer-brand-desc { display: none; }
  .footer-section-links { display: none; }
  .footer-col.open .footer-section-links { display: flex; }
  .footer-section-toggle {
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    user-select: none;
    min-height: 44px;
  }
  .footer-section-toggle::after { content: '▼'; font-size: var(--text-xs); }
  .footer-col.open .footer-section-toggle::after { content: '▲'; }
  .footer-bottom { padding-top: var(--space-3); gap: var(--space-2); }
  .site-footer { padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-4); }
  /* Blog prose: ensure comfortable line-height on mobile */
  .blog-post p,
  .prose p { line-height: 1.75; }
  .blog-post li,
  .prose li { line-height: 1.7; }
  /* Hide cards 4+ in featured on mobile */
  .featured-section .company-card:nth-child(n+4) { display: none; }
}

/* ── Mobile minimum 14px enforcement ───────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .company-location,
  .company-verified,
  .top-pick-location,
  .top-pick-price,
  .score-exception-note,
  .comparison-table .td-company-location {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
  /* Homepage stat sub-labels */
  .stats-row .stat .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  /* Disclaimer / trust bar below stats */
  .hero .trust-bar,
  .hero-search-note {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  /* Footer copyright + affiliate disclosure */
  .footer-copy,
  .affiliate-disclosure,
  .footer-bottom-links a,
  .site-footer nav a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  /* Breadcrumb */
  .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
  /* Search chips label */
  .search-chips-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  /* Verified badge on cards */
  .verified-card-badge {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}

/* ── Related alternatives mobile cards ──────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .related-alternatives-grid {
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .related-alternative-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: var(--space-5);
    min-height: 44px;
  }
  .related-alternative-title {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  .related-alternative-meta {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--red);
  }
  .related-alternative-reason {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    border-top: none;
    padding-top: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .alt-card-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ── Comparison table responsive (mobile card layout) ──────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .comparison-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .comparison-table { font-size: var(--text-sm); }
  .comparison-table th { font-size: var(--text-xs); white-space: normal; }
  .comparison-table th:first-child { min-width: 120px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .comparison-table { display: block; }
  .comparison-table thead { display: none; }
  .comparison-table tbody { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .comparison-table tr {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-4);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  }
  .comparison-table tr:hover td { background: transparent; }
  .comparison-table td {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-2) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
  .comparison-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .comparison-table td::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--ink-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: var(--space-3);
  }
  .comparison-table td:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  }
  .comparison-table td:first-child::before { display: none; }
}

/* ── Blog comparison table mobile improvements ────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-post .comparison-table-wrap,
  .blog-post table:not(.comparison-table) {
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blog-post .comparison-table td::before {
    min-width: 80px;
    max-width: 90px;
  }
  .blog-post .comparison-table td {
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .blog-post .comparison-table tr {
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }
  .blog-post .comparison-table td {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    padding: 6px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .blog-post .comparison-table td:first-child {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
  .blog-post .comparison-table td::before {
    font-size: 10px;
    min-width: 70px;
    max-width: 80px;
  }
}

/* ── A-Z Nav mobile tweaks (max-width: 768px) ─────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .az-nav {
    padding: 6px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
  .az-nav-link {
    min-width: 28px;
    min-height: 36px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }
}

/* ── Mobile (max-width: 375px) ─────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .wrap { padding: 0 var(--space-4); }
  .hero { padding: var(--space-10) 0 var(--space-8); }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .brand-tag { display: none; }
  .hero-br { display: inline; }
  .hero-search-input { min-height: 52px; border-width: 2px; }
  .stats-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; margin-top: var(--space-3); }
  .stats-row .stat { padding: 10px 8px; min-width: 0; }
  .stats-row .stat strong { font-size: var(--text-lg); }
  .stats-row .stat .stat-label { font-size: var(--text-xs); line-height: 1.3; }
  .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .company-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .category-adjacent-section .company-card { padding: var(--space-4); }
  .category-adjacent-section .score-legend { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
  .page-hero { padding: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-2); }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .page-hero .page-hero-count { font-size: var(--text-sm); }
  .category-ownership-note { font-size: var(--text-xs); padding: var(--space-3); }
  .alt-cat-jump-summary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  }
  .alt-cat-jump-summary::after { content: '▾'; margin-left: auto; color: var(--ink-muted); }
  .alt-cat-jump-wrap[open] .alt-cat-jump-summary::after { content: '▴'; }
  .alt-cat-nav { gap: 4px; }
  .alt-cat-jump { font-size: var(--text-xs); padding: 5px 10px; }
  .alt-index-featured { padding: var(--space-4); }
  .alt-index-featured-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ── Utility: category hidden/desktop hidden ───────────────── */
.category-hidden { display: none; }
.category-desktop-hidden { }

/* ── Featured page: show-more on mobile ───────────────────── */
.featured-show-more-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem;
}
.featured-show-more-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #CC0000;
  color: #CC0000;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.featured-show-more-btn:hover {
  background: #CC0000;
  color: #fff;
}
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .featured-show-more-wrap { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .featured-hidden-mobile { display: none; }
}

/* ── Mobile tap target compliance (min 44px) ───────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* "View details →" ghost buttons on alternatives pages */
  .btn-sm {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Hero search chips (e.g. "Try: Slack, Zoom") */
  .search-chip {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* A-Z nav letter links */
  .az-nav-link {
    min-width: 36px;
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  /* Footer section toggle headings */
  .footer-section-toggle {
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  /* Footer links */
  .footer-links a {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Score help "?" tooltip link */
  .score-help {
    min-width: 28px;
    min-height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  /* Tooltip text on score-help */
  .score-help::after {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  /* Ad slot disclosure label */
  .ad-slot::before {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  /* Inline cat-desc from build.js */
  .cat-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  }

  /* Show-more buttons */
  .show-more-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
  }

  /* Nav links in hamburger menu */
  .nav-links a {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Breadcrumb links */
  .breadcrumb a {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 12px 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Newsletter form submit */
  .newsletter-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  /* Category cards — ensure tappable */
  .category-card {
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  /* Alternative category jump pills */
  .alt-cat-jump {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Footer bottom links (privacy, terms, etc.) */
  .footer-bottom-links a {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 4px;
  }

  /* Footer nav links */
  .site-footer nav a {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 4px;
  }


  /* Inline text navigation links — 44px tap targets */
  .see-all-categories-link a,
  .newsletter-archive-link a,
  .featured-trust-note a,
  .canadianness-explainer-link,
  .browse-all a:not(.btn),
  .switch-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
}

/* Secondary CTA button on category page cards */
.cta-secondary {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #CC0000;
  color: #CC0000;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 44px;
  line-height: 22px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.company-card:hover .cta-secondary,
.company-card:focus .cta-secondary {
  background: #CC0000;
  color: #fff;
}