/* How It Works Page Styles */
.hiw-hero { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0C1D2E 0%,#0C4A6E 100%); padding:calc(var(--nav-height)+var(--space-16)) 0 var(--space-16); color:white; }
.hiw-hero h1 { font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.5rem); margin-bottom:var(--space-3); }
.hiw-hero__sub { font-size:var(--text-lg); color:var(--color-text-muted); max-width:600px; margin:0 auto; }

/* Steps */
.hiw-steps { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:var(--space-8); }
.hiw-step { position:relative; background:var(--color-bg-card); border:1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius:var(--radius-xl); padding:var(--space-10) var(--space-6) var(--space-6); text-align:center; transition:all var(--transition-slow); }
.hiw-step:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl); border-color:var(--color-accent); }
.hiw-step__num { position:absolute; top:-20px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:var(--text-4xl); font-weight:var(--weight-bold); color:var(--color-accent); opacity:0.2; }
.hiw-step__icon { width:64px; height:64px; margin:0 auto var(--space-5); background:var(--color-accent-light); border-radius:var(--radius-xl); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--color-accent); }
.hiw-step__icon i { width:32px; height:32px; }
.hiw-step h3 { font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:var(--text-xl); margin-bottom:var(--space-3); }
.hiw-step p { font-size:var(--text-sm); color:var(--color-text-secondary); line-height:var(--leading-relaxed); margin:0; }

/* Verified */
.verified-section { display:flex; gap:var(--space-10); align-items:center; }
.verified-section__icon { flex-shrink:0; width:120px; height:120px; background:rgba(22,163,74,0.15); border-radius:var(--radius-2xl); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--color-success); }
.verified-section__icon i { width:60px; height:60px; }
.verified-section__content h2 { color:white; margin-bottom:var(--space-3); }
.verified-section__content p { color:var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom:var(--space-5); }
.verified-checks { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:var(--space-3); }
.verified-check { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--space-2); font-size:var(--text-sm); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.verified-check i { width:16px; height:16px; color:var(--color-success); flex-shrink:0; }

/* Escrow Flow */
.escrow-flow { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:var(--space-4); margin-bottom:var(--space-6); flex-wrap:wrap; }
.escrow-flow__node { text-align:center; }
.escrow-flow__node strong { display:block; font-size:var(--text-sm); margin-top:var(--space-2); }
.escrow-flow__node span { display:block; font-size:var(--text-xs); color:var(--color-text-muted); }
.escrow-flow__circle { width:64px; height:64px; margin:0 auto; border-radius:50%; background:var(--color-bg-alt); border:2px solid var(--color-border); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--color-text-secondary); }
.escrow-flow__circle i { width:28px; height:28px; }
.escrow-flow__circle--accent { background:var(--color-accent-light); border-color:var(--color-accent); color:var(--color-accent); }
.escrow-flow__arrow { color:var(--color-text-muted); }
.escrow-note { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--space-2); padding:var(--space-3) var(--space-5); background:var(--color-info-light); border-radius:var(--radius-full); font-size:var(--text-sm); color:var(--color-info); }

/* FAQ */
.faq-item { border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-border); }
.faq-item__question { width:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:var(--space-5) 0; background:none; border:none; font-size:var(--text-base); font-weight:var(--weight-medium); color:var(--color-text); cursor:pointer; text-align:left; }
.faq-item__question i { transition:transform var(--transition-fast); flex-shrink:0; width:20px; height:20px; color:var(--color-text-muted); }
.faq-item--open .faq-item__question i { transform:rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item__answer { max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height var(--transition-slow); }
.faq-item--open .faq-item__answer { max-height:500px; }
.faq-item__answer p { padding:0 0 var(--space-5); color:var(--color-text-secondary); line-height:var(--leading-relaxed); }

/* CTA */
.hiw-cta { background:var(--color-bg-alt); }

@media (max-width:768px) {
  .hiw-steps { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .verified-section { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .verified-checks { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .escrow-flow { flex-direction:column; }
  .escrow-flow__arrow i { transform:rotate(90deg); }
}

/* Articles & Guides Styling */
.article-section {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}
.article-section--alt {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.section-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.article-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* Guide Cards (Top Block) */
.guide-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.guide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.guide-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.guide-card__icon i {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}
.guide-card__category {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.guide-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.guide-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.guide-card__link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.guide-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

/* Article Cards with Images (Middle Block) */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  height: 100%;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.blog-card__image-container {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-muted);
}
.blog-card__image-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__image-container img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.blog-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.blog-card__content {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-card__title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.blog-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-card__link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.blog-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .article-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Article Modal Styles */
.article-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}
.article-modal--open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.article-modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.article-modal__container {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 700px;
  max-height: 85vh;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 2001;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.article-modal--open .article-modal__container {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.article-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2002;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.article-modal__close:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.article-modal__close i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}
.article-modal__hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--color-muted);
}
.article-modal__hero img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.article-modal__body {
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
}
.article-modal__category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.article-modal__title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}
.article-modal__content-text {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.article-modal__content-text p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.article-modal__content-text h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-2);
}
.article-modal__content-text ul {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
}
.article-modal__content-text li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .article-modal__body {
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  }
  .article-modal__title {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }
}