/* Extracted from contact.php style block 1 */
/* ================================================================
   THEME: Contact - neutral slate/navy (product-agnostic)
   Token override - same pattern as other v2 pages
   ================================================================ */
body {
  --color-primary:          #2563EB;
  --color-primary-light:    #60A5FA;
  --color-primary-dark:     #1D4ED8;
  --color-primary-darker:   #1E3A8A;
  --color-secondary:        #3B82F6;
  --color-secondary-light:  #93C5FD;
  --color-secondary-dark:   #1D4ED8;
  --color-accent:           #38BDF8;
  --color-accent-light:     #BAE6FD;
  --color-accent-dark:      #0EA5E9;

  --color-primary-rgb:          37,  99, 235;
  --color-primary-light-rgb:    96, 165, 250;
  --color-primary-dark-rgb:     29,  78, 216;
  --color-primary-darker-rgb:   30,  58, 138;
  --color-secondary-rgb:        59, 130, 246;
  --color-secondary-light-rgb: 147, 197, 253;
  --color-secondary-dark-rgb:   29,  78, 216;
  --color-accent-rgb:           56, 189, 248;

  --border-primary:   rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
  --border-secondary: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.09);

  --gradient-horizontal:  linear-gradient(90deg,  #1D4ED8, #2563EB, #60A5FA);
  --gradient-primary:     linear-gradient(135deg, #0F1E40, #2563EB, #38BDF8);
  --gradient-card-header: linear-gradient(145deg, #050E1F, #0F2458, #2563EB);

  --shadow-md:   0 10px 20px rgba(37,  99, 235, 0.22);
  --shadow-lg:   0 15px 30px rgba(37,  99, 235, 0.30);
  --shadow-xl:   0 20px 40px rgba(37,  99, 235, 0.14);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0  30px  rgba(37,  99, 235, 0.45);
  --shadow-card: 0 30px 50px -15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);

  --dark-1: #050E1F;
  --dark-2: #0F2458;
  --dark-3: #1D4ED8;
}


img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ================================================================
   KEYFRAMES
   ================================================================ */
@keyframes slideUp  { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes blink    { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.35} }
@keyframes float    { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-10px)} }
@keyframes fadeIn   { from { opacity:0; } to { opacity:1; } }

/* ================================================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ================================================================ */
.ct-breadcrumb {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.ct-breadcrumb ol {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 13px; color: #888;
}
.ct-breadcrumb a { color: #888; text-decoration: none; }
.ct-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.ct-breadcrumb .sep { color: #ccc; }
.ct-breadcrumb .current { color: var(--text-primary); font-weight: 700; }

/* ================================================================
   HERO
   ================================================================ */
.ct-hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 72svh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #050E1F 0%, #0F2458 55%, #1D4ED8 100%);
  overflow: hidden; padding: 90px 0 80px;
}
.ct-hero__photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url('https://cdn.underhost.com/images/supportbg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: .07;
}
.ct-hero__blooms {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 15% 45%, rgba(37,99,235,.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 40% at 85% 20%, rgba(56,189,248,.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 30% at 70% 80%, rgba(37,99,235,.10) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.ct-hero__grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(37,99,235,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37,99,235,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 100%);
}
.ct-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.ct-hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.40);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px; animation: slideUp .5s ease both;
}
.ct-hero__badge .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-success); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-success);
  animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ct-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 7vw, 64px); font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -2.5px; color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 20px; animation: slideUp .55s .1s ease both;
}
.ct-hero__title .grad {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #93C5FD, #38BDF8);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.ct-hero__sub {
  max-width: 680px; margin: 0 0 40px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75;
  animation: slideUp .6s .2s ease both;
}
.ct-hero__trust {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  animation: slideUp .65s .3s ease both;
}
.ct-hero__trust-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ct-hero__trust-item i { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ================================================================
   CHANNEL CARDS (how to reach us)
   ================================================================ */
.ct-channels {
  background: var(--surface-primary); padding: 80px 0;
}
.ct-channels-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 52px;
}
@media(min-width:600px)  { .ct-channels-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media(min-width:1024px) { .ct-channels-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); } }
.ct-channel {
  background: var(--surface-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); padding: 28px 22px 24px;
  text-align: center; transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ct-channel:hover {
  background: var(--surface-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.ct-channel__icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: var(--gradient-horizontal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.ct-channel:hover .ct-channel__icon { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: scale(1.06); }
.ct-channel__icon i { color: #fff; font-size: 22px; }
.ct-channel h3 {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 7px;
}
.ct-channel p {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 18px; flex-grow: 1;
}
.ct-channel__tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
}
.ct-channel:hover,
.ct-channel:hover h3,
.ct-channel:hover p,
.ct-channel:hover .ct-channel__tag {
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSE TIMES STRIP
   ================================================================ */
.ct-rt {
  background: var(--gradient-card-header); padding: 36px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.ct-rt-grid {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0;
}
.ct-rt-item {
  flex: 1; min-width: 160px; max-width: 220px;
  text-align: center; padding: 8px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.ct-rt-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.ct-rt-item__n {
  font-size: clamp(22px,3.5vw,34px); font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.ct-rt-item__n em { color: var(--color-accent); font-style: normal; }
.ct-rt-item__l { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ================================================================
   SECTION HEADER SHARED
   ================================================================ */
.ct-lbl {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.09); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ct-h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px,4vw,44px); font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text-primary); letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.1;
}
.ct-h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--color-primary); }
.ct-sub {
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ================================================================
   MAIN FORM SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.ct-form-section {
  background: var(--surface-secondary); padding: 88px 0;
}
.ct-form-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: start;
}
@media(min-width:960px) { .ct-form-layout { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr .6fr; gap: 40px; } }

/* Form card */
.ct-form-card {
  background: var(--surface-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-3xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-form-card__head {
  padding: 32px 36px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37,99,235,.06), rgba(37,99,235,.02));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
}
.ct-form-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.10); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,.18);
  color: var(--color-primary); border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ct-form-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(24px,3.5vw,38px); font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text-primary); letter-spacing: -1px; margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.1;
}
.ct-form-card__title span { color: var(--color-primary); }
.ct-form-card__sub { margin: 0; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.75; font-size: 14px; }
.ct-form-card__body { padding: 32px 36px 36px; }

/* Form fields */
.ct-form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
@media(max-width:600px) { .ct-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.ct-form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ct-form-label {
  display: block; margin-bottom: 9px;
  color: var(--text-primary); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
}
.ct-form-label i { color: var(--color-primary); margin-right: 5px; }
.ct-form-control {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  background: var(--surface-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-size: 14px; font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.ct-form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,.10);
  background: var(--surface-primary);
}
select.ct-form-control { cursor: pointer; }
textarea.ct-form-control { min-height: 160px; resize: vertical; }

/* Priority selector */
.ct-priority { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 10px; }
.ct-priority-opt input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.ct-priority-opt label {
  display: block; text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 14px 10px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  background: var(--surface-primary);
}
.ct-priority-opt input:checked + label {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.05);
}
.ct-priority-opt label i { display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--color-primary); }
.ct-priority-opt label span { display: block; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-primary); }
.ct-priority-opt label small { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 11px; }

/* File upload */
.ct-file-upload {
  border: 1px dashed rgba(37,99,235,.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.03);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ct-form-help { margin-top: 7px; color: var(--text-tertiary); font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Actions */
.ct-form-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ct-btn-submit {
  background: var(--gradient-horizontal);
  color: #fff; border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.ct-btn-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.ct-btn-submit:disabled { opacity: .7; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }
.ct-btn-reset {
  background: transparent; color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 13px 24px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.ct-btn-reset:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: #fff; }

/* Alerts */
.ct-alert { display: none; margin-bottom: 24px; padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); }
.ct-alert--success { background: rgba(34,197,94,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.22); }
.ct-alert--error   { background: rgba(239,68,68,.08);  border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,.22); }
.ct-alert strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 15px; }
.ct-alert--success strong { color: #166534; }
.ct-alert--error   strong { color: #991B1B; }
.ct-alert p { margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ================================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ================================================================ */
.ct-side { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.ct-side-card {
  background: var(--surface-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-side-card__head {
  padding: 20px 22px 18px;
  background: var(--gradient-card-header);
}
.ct-side-card__head h3 {
  margin: 0 0 5px; color: #fff;
  font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800;
}
.ct-side-card__head p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; }
.ct-side-card__body { padding: 18px 22px; }

.ct-mini-link {
  display: block; text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.02);
  transition: var(--transition-base); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ct-mini-link:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ct-mini-link:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--border-primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.ct-mini-link h4 { margin: 0 0 5px; color: var(--text-primary); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; }
.ct-mini-link p  { margin: 0; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6; }

.ct-email-box {
  padding: 13px 15px; border: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); background: var(--surface-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ct-email-box:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ct-email-box strong { display: block; color: var(--text-primary); font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.ct-email-box a { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; word-break: break-word; }

.ct-checklist { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.ct-checklist li {
  display: flex; gap: 9px; padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6;
}
.ct-checklist li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.ct-checklist li i { color: var(--color-primary); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ================================================================
   WHY UNDERHOST STRIP (dark)
   ================================================================ */
.ct-why {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050E1F 0%, #0F2458 60%, #1B3A70 100%);
  padding: 80px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-why::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(37,99,235,.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37,99,235,.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
}
.ct-why .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ct-why-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 48px;
}
@media(min-width:640px)  { .ct-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media(min-width:1024px) { .ct-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }
.ct-why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 22px 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.ct-why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.42);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(37,99,235,.18);
}
.ct-why-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: var(--gradient-horizontal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.ct-why-icon i { color: #fff; font-size: 18px; }
.ct-why-card h3 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.ct-why-card p  { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ================================================================
   FAQ
   ================================================================ */
.ct-faq { background: var(--surface-primary); padding: 88px 0; }
.ct-faq-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 48px;
}
@media(min-width:768px) { .ct-faq-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 12px; } }
.ct-faq-card {
  background: var(--surface-secondary); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 20px;
  cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid transparent; transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.ct-faq-card:hover { background: var(--surface-primary); border-color: var(--border-primary); }
.ct-faq-card.open  { background: var(--surface-primary); border-color: var(--border-primary); }
.ct-faq-q {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-primary);
}
.ct-faq-q i { color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 13px; transition: transform .3s ease; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.ct-faq-card.open .ct-faq-q i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.ct-faq-a { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.65; margin-top: 13px; display: none; }
.ct-faq-card.open .ct-faq-a { display: block; }

/* ================================================================
   CTA
   ================================================================ */
.ct-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-1) 0%, var(--dark-2) 55%, var(--dark-3) 100%);
  padding: 88px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
}
.ct-cta::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(37,99,235,.055) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37,99,235,.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
}
.ct-cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ct-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(26px,3.5vw,48px); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -1.5px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ct-cta h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--color-accent); }
.ct-cta p { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 32px; line-height: 1.7; }
.ct-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.ct-btn-pri {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gradient-horizontal); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 15px 34px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); text-decoration: none;
}
.ct-btn-pri:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); color: #fff; }
.ct-btn-sec {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 15px 34px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition-base);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); text-decoration: none;
}
.ct-btn-sec:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.36); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================================================ */
@media(min-width:768px) {
  .ct-form-section, .ct-channels, .ct-why, .ct-faq, .ct-cta { padding: 96px 0; }
}
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .ct-form-card__head, .ct-form-card__body { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .ct-side-card__body { padding: 16px 18px; }
}
@media(max-width:480px) {
  .ct-hero__title { letter-spacing: -1.5px; }
  .ct-rt-item { min-width: 130px; padding: 8px 12px; }
}

/* Extracted from contact.php style block 2 */
/* ── Blog section - contact page (ct-* design system) ── */
.ct-blog { background: var(--surface-primary); padding: 88px 0; }

.ct-blog-topics {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
  margin: 32px 0 48px;
}
.ct-blog-topic {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 15px;
  background: var(--surface-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.ct-blog-topic i { color: var(--color-primary); font-size: 11px; }
.ct-blog-topic:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(37,99,235,.05);
}

.ct-blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) { .ct-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ct-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ct-blog-card {
  background: var(--surface-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.ct-blog-card:hover {
  background: var(--surface-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ct-blog-card__top {
  padding: 22px 22px 0;
}
.ct-blog-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ct-blog-tag--guide    { background: rgba(37,99,235,.1);   color: var(--color-primary); }
.ct-blog-tag--linux    { background: rgba(37,99,235,.08);  color: var(--color-primary-dark); }
.ct-blog-tag--security { background: rgba(239,68,68,.08);  color: #B91C1C; }
.ct-blog-tag--compare  { background: rgba(245,158,11,.10); color: #B45309; }
.ct-blog-tag--news     { background: rgba(56,189,248,.10); color: var(--color-accent-dark); }
.ct-blog-tag--offshore { background: rgba(16,185,129,.09); color: #065F46; }
.ct-blog-tag--ai       { background: rgba(99,102,241,.10); color: #4338CA; }

.ct-blog-card__body {
  padding: 0 22px 22px;
  flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.ct-blog-card h4 {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 9px; line-height: 1.45;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.ct-blog-card:hover h4 { color: var(--color-primary); }
.ct-blog-card p {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px; flex: 1;
}
.ct-blog-card__foot {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-tertiary);
}
.ct-blog-card__foot span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.ct-blog-card__foot i { color: var(--color-primary); }
.ct-blog-read {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 700; font-size: 11.5px;
}

/* CTA bar */
.ct-blog-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--surface-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.ct-blog-bar p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.ct-blog-bar strong { color: var(--text-primary); }
.ct-blog-bar__btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gradient-horizontal);
  color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ct-blog-bar__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }

/* Fallback */
.ct-blog-fallback {
  text-align: center; padding: 48px 24px;
  background: var(--surface-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
}
.ct-blog-fallback i { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--color-primary); opacity: .35; display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ct-blog-fallback p { color: var(--text-secondary); margin: 0 0 20px; }