/*
Theme Name: ZenithEye Child
Theme URI: https://zenitheye.net
Description: ZenithEye — The Contemporary Gnostic Archive. Fast Kadence child theme styling.
Author: ADA
Author URI: https://zenitheye.net
Template: kadence
Version: 4.9.16
*/

:root {
    --ze-bg: #fdfcfa;
    --ze-paper: #f7f2ea;
    --ze-paper-2: #f5f2ed;
    --ze-card: #ffffff;
    --ze-ink: #1c1917;
    --ze-muted: #57534e;
    --ze-soft: #78716c;
    --ze-bronze: #92400e;
    --ze-amber: #b45309;
    --ze-gold: #d6a03d;
    --ze-charcoal: #1c1917;
    --ze-charcoal-2: #292524;
    --ze-border: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.16);
    --ze-border-strong: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.28);
    --ze-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
    --ze-shadow-soft: 0 6px 20px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.06);
    --ze-radius: 20px;
    --ze-radius-sm: 12px;
    --ze-container: 1180px;
    --ze-serif: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif;
    --ze-sans: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--ze-bg);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    font-family: var(--ze-sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--ze-bronze); text-decoration: none; text-underline-offset: 0.18em; transition: color .18s ease, background-color .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--ze-amber); }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-family: var(--ze-serif); color: var(--ze-ink); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }

.screen-reader-text {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

/* Kadence header refinements */
.site-header, .kadence-header, #masthead { background: rgba(253,252,250,.96) !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(28,25,23,.045); }
.site-header a, .kadence-header a, #masthead a { color: var(--ze-ink) !important; }
.site-header a:hover, .kadence-header a:hover, #masthead a:hover { color: var(--ze-bronze) !important; }

.menu-toggle,
.kadence-menu-toggle,
.kadence-mobile-menu-toggle,
.mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle {
    background: var(--ze-paper-2) !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    min-width: 44px !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
}
.menu-toggle:before,
.menu-toggle:after,
.kadence-menu-toggle:before,
.kadence-menu-toggle:after,
.kadence-mobile-menu-toggle:before,
.kadence-mobile-menu-toggle:after { display: none !important; animation: none !important; }
.menu-toggle:hover,
.kadence-menu-toggle:hover,
.kadence-mobile-menu-toggle:hover { background: #fff !important; border-color: var(--ze-bronze) !important; transform: none !important; }

/* Kadence mobile drawer, softened for the archive look */
.popup-drawer .drawer-inner,
.popup-drawer .drawer-content,
.kadence-mobile-menu-drawer,
.kadence-mobile-menu,
.mobile-navigation,
.mobile-menu-container {
    background: var(--ze-bg) !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
}
.popup-drawer .drawer-inner { box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(28,25,23,.18) !important; }
.popup-drawer .drawer-header { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border) !important; }
.popup-drawer .drawer-toggle { color: var(--ze-bronze) !important; }
.kadence-mobile-menu a,
.mobile-navigation a,
.popup-drawer a {
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border) !important;
    font-weight: 650 !important;
}
.kadence-mobile-menu a:hover,
.mobile-navigation a:hover,
.popup-drawer a:hover { color: var(--ze-bronze) !important; background: var(--ze-paper) !important; }
.popup-drawer .search-form,
.popup-drawer .searchwp-form { margin: 1rem; }
.popup-drawer input[type="search"] { background: #fff !important; color: var(--ze-ink) !important; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong) !important; }
.popup-drawer button[type="submit"],
.popup-drawer .search-submit { background: var(--ze-bronze) !important; color: #fff !important; }
.popup-drawer .drawer-inner,
.popup-drawer .drawer-content,
.popup-drawer .drawer-nav-drop-wrap,
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation,
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation ul,
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation ul ul,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu ul,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu ul ul {
    background: var(--ze-bg) !important;
}
.popup-drawer .search-form,
.popup-drawer .searchwp-form {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto !important;
    gap: .55rem !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}
.popup-drawer .search-form button,
.popup-drawer .searchwp-form button,
.popup-drawer .search-form input[type="submit"],
.popup-drawer .searchwp-form input[type="submit"],
.popup-drawer .search-submit {
    position: static !important;
    inset: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: auto !important;
    min-width: 96px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: .78rem 1rem !important;
}


/* Header SearchWP duplicates disabled: SearchWP lives in hero/drawer; Kadence may keep its own icon/search. */
.zenith-header-search { display: none !important; }
/* Legacy rules kept harmless below. */
.zenith-header-search { margin-left: auto; max-width: 340px; padding-left: 1rem; }
.zenith-header-search form,
.zenith-header-search .searchwp-form,
.zenith-header-search .search-form { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.zenith-header-search input[type="search"],
.zenith-header-search .search-field {
    width: min(280px, 28vw);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong) !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
    padding: .72rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: .9rem !important;
}
.zenith-header-search button,
.zenith-header-search .search-submit { display: none !important; }

/* Core layout */
.ze-container { width: min(var(--ze-container), calc(100% - 2.4rem)); margin: 0 auto; }
.ze-container--narrow { width: min(850px, calc(100% - 2.4rem)); }
.ze-section { padding: clamp(3.6rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0; }
.ze-section__header { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto 2.2rem; text-align: center; }
.ze-section__header h2 { margin: .35rem 0 .85rem; font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem); }
.ze-section__header p { color: var(--ze-muted); font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.18rem); }
.ze-section__header--split { max-width: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(280px, 520px); gap: 2rem; text-align: left; align-items: end; }
.ze-kicker { margin: 0 0 .4rem; color: var(--ze-bronze); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.ze-text-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; font-weight: 750; }
.ze-text-link:after { content: "→"; }

/* Buttons */
.ze-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: .9rem 1.25rem;
    min-height: 46px;
    font-weight: 760;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.ze-button--primary { background: var(--ze-bronze); color: #fff !important; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(146,64,14,.18); }
.ze-button--primary:hover { background: var(--ze-amber); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff !important; }
.ze-button--secondary { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong); color: var(--ze-bronze) !important; }
.ze-button--secondary:hover { border-color: var(--ze-bronze); background: var(--ze-paper); color: var(--ze-bronze) !important; }
.ze-button--text { color: var(--ze-ink) !important; background: transparent; }
.ze-button--text:hover { background: var(--ze-paper); color: var(--ze-bronze) !important; }

/* Hero: intentionally typographic, no decorative image */
.ze-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(214,160,61,.16), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-bg), var(--ze-paper));
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
}
.ze-hero:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .5;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 42px 42px;
}
.ze-hero:after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(146,64,14,.28), transparent);
}
.ze-hero--plain { padding: clamp(4.2rem, 9vw, 7.4rem) 0 clamp(3.4rem, 7vw, 5.6rem); }
.ze-hero__copy { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 920px; }
.ze-hero__copy h1 { margin: 0 0 1rem; font-size: clamp(3rem, 7.2vw, 5.9rem); max-width: 920px; }
.ze-hero__lead { max-width: 850px; color: var(--ze-muted); font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 2vw, 1.32rem); line-height: 1.55; }
.ze-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; margin: 1.65rem 0 1.25rem; }
.ze-trust-line { margin-top: .9rem; color: var(--ze-soft); font-size: .92rem; }

/* SearchWP hero form */
.ze-hero-search {
    max-width: 780px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: .35rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
}
.ze-hero-search form,
.ze-hero-search .searchwp-form,
.ze-hero-search .search-form { display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: .45rem; margin: 0; }
.ze-hero-search input[type="search"],
.ze-hero-search .search-field {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100% !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
    padding: .92rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.ze-hero-search input[type="search"]:focus,
.ze-hero-search .search-field:focus { outline: 2px solid transparent !important; }
.ze-hero-search button,
.ze-hero-search .search-submit,
.ze-hero-search input[type="submit"] {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    background: var(--ze-charcoal) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: .86rem 1.3rem !important;
    font-weight: 760 !important;
    min-width: 102px;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.ze-hero-search button:hover,
.ze-hero-search .search-submit:hover { background: var(--ze-bronze) !important; }


/* SearchWP hardening: prevents plugin/default absolute button styles from breaking mobile. */
.ze-hero-search *,
.popup-drawer .searchwp-form *,
.popup-drawer .search-form * { box-sizing: border-box; }
.ze-hero-search form,
.ze-hero-search .searchwp-form,
.ze-hero-search .search-form {
    position: relative !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto !important;
    gap: .55rem !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}
.ze-hero-search input[type="search"],
.ze-hero-search .search-field {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}
.ze-hero-search button,
.ze-hero-search .search-submit,
.ze-hero-search input[type="submit"] {
    position: static !important;
    inset: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    height: auto !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
}

/* Stats */
.ze-stat-strip { background: var(--ze-charcoal); color: #fff; }
.ze-stat-strip__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; }
.ze-stat-strip__grid div { padding: 1.05rem .8rem; text-align: center; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.ze-stat-strip__grid div:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.ze-stat-strip strong { display: block; font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 4vw, 2.35rem); color: var(--ze-gold); line-height: 1; }
.ze-stat-strip span { display: block; margin-top: .38rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .13em; font-weight: 760; }

/* Cards */
.ze-paths { background: var(--ze-paper); }
.ze-path-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.ze-path-card,
.ze-pillar-card,
.ze-start-card,
.ze-nag-highlights a,
.ze-article-card {
    background: var(--ze-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: var(--ze-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
}
.ze-path-card {
    min-height: 286px;
    padding: 1.55rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ze-path-card:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 1.4rem;
    right: 1.4rem;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.62), transparent);
}
.ze-path-number {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    color: rgba(146,64,14,.62);
}

.ze-path-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow); border-color: var(--ze-border-strong); color: var(--ze-ink); }
.ze-path-card h3 { margin: 0 0 .55rem; font-size: 1.35rem; }
.ze-path-card p { color: var(--ze-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.ze-path-card strong { margin-top: auto; color: var(--ze-bronze); font-size: .9rem; }
.ze-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; list-style: none; margin: .1rem 0 1rem; padding: 0; }
.ze-tags li { border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: 999px; color: var(--ze-soft); background: var(--ze-paper); padding: .2rem .55rem; font-size: .74rem; }

/* Pillars */
.ze-pillars { background: var(--ze-bg); }
.ze-pillar-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.ze-pillar-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 235px; padding: 1.25rem; color: var(--ze-ink); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ze-pillar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow); color: var(--ze-ink); }
.ze-pillar-card:before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--ze-bronze); opacity: .72; }
.ze-pillar-card span { display: block; font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-size: 2rem; color: rgba(146,64,14,.2); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.ze-pillar-card h3 { margin: 0 0 .6rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.ze-pillar-card p { color: var(--ze-muted); font-size: .93rem; }
.ze-pillar-card strong { margin-top: auto; color: var(--ze-bronze); font-size: .82rem; }

/* Featured/articles */
.ze-featured { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, var(--ze-paper)); }
.ze-featured-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(310px, .8fr); gap: 1.2rem; align-items: stretch; }
.ze-featured-side { display: grid; gap: 1.2rem; }
.ze-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.ze-article-card { overflow: hidden; }
.ze-article-card__link { display: grid; color: var(--ze-ink); height: 100%; }
.ze-article-card__link:hover { color: var(--ze-ink); }
.ze-article-card__media { margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; background: var(--ze-paper); overflow: hidden; }
.ze-article-card--large .ze-article-card__media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.ze-article-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.ze-article-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.035); }
.ze-image-placeholder { display: grid; place-items: center; height: 100%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(214,160,61,.22), rgba(247,242,234,.95)); }
.ze-image-placeholder span { font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-size: 4rem; color: var(--ze-bronze); opacity: .42; }
.ze-article-card__body { padding: 1.15rem; }
.ze-article-card--large .ze-article-card__body { padding: 1.45rem; }
.ze-card-kicker { margin: 0 0 .55rem; color: var(--ze-bronze); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.ze-article-card h3,
.ze-start-card h3 { margin: 0 0 .55rem; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.ze-article-card--large h3 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.45rem); }
.ze-article-card p,
.ze-start-card p { color: var(--ze-muted); }
.ze-card-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem .7rem; margin-top: 1rem; padding-top: .85rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--ze-border); color: var(--ze-soft); font-size: .82rem; }
.ze-start-card { padding: 1.35rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.ze-start-card .ze-button { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: .3rem; }
.ze-beginners { background: #fff; }

/* Nag Hammadi */
.ze-nag { background: var(--ze-bg); }
.ze-codex-shelf { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(13, 1fr); gap: .45rem; margin: 2rem 0 1.2rem; }
.ze-codex-shelf a { display: grid; place-items: center; min-height: 54px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--ze-paper); border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); color: var(--ze-bronze); font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-size: .9rem; text-align: center; line-height: 1.15; }
.ze-codex-shelf a:hover { background: var(--ze-bronze); color: #fff; }
.ze-nag-highlights { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.ze-nag-highlights a { padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem; border-left: 4px solid var(--ze-bronze); color: var(--ze-ink); }
.ze-nag-highlights strong { display: block; font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.ze-nag-highlights span { color: var(--ze-muted); }

/* FAQ and recognition */
.ze-faq { background: var(--ze-paper); }
.ze-faq-list { display: grid; gap: .85rem; }
.ze-faq-list details { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft); overflow: hidden; }
.ze-faq-list summary { cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 1.05rem 1.2rem; font-weight: 750; color: var(--ze-ink); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
.ze-faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ze-faq-list summary:after { content: "+"; color: var(--ze-bronze); font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1; }
.ze-faq-list details[open] summary:after { content: "–"; }
.ze-faq-list p { padding: 0 1.2rem 1.2rem; color: var(--ze-muted); margin: 0; }
.ze-recognition { padding: clamp(3.2rem, 6vw, 4.8rem) 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-charcoal), var(--ze-charcoal-2)); color: #fff; text-align: center; }
.ze-recognition blockquote { margin: 0; }
.ze-recognition p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.ze-recognition blockquote p { font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); color: #fff; line-height: 1.25; }
.ze-recognition strong { color: var(--ze-gold); }

/* Footer */
.ze-footer { position: relative; background: var(--ze-charcoal); color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,160,61,.28); overflow: hidden; }
.ze-footer__texture { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .17; pointer-events: none; background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 10%, rgba(214,160,61,.35), transparent 22%), linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 48%, rgba(214,160,61,.18) 49% 50%, transparent 51% 100%); background-size: auto, 38px 38px; }
.ze-footer__grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 1.5fr) repeat(3, minmax(150px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.ze-footer__logo { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: .85rem; color: #fff !important; font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-size: 1.95rem; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.ze-footer__brand p { max-width: 440px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.ze-footer__signal { color: var(--ze-gold) !important; font-size: .82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; font-weight: 800; }
.ze-footer__routes { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .55rem; margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.ze-footer__routes a { color: #fff !important; border: 1px solid rgba(214,160,61,.34); border-radius: 999px; padding: .45rem .72rem; font-size: .82rem; }
.ze-footer__routes a:hover { background: rgba(214,160,61,.12); color: var(--ze-gold) !important; }
.ze-footer__section { border: 0; }
.ze-footer__section summary { list-style: none; color: #fff; font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 650; margin: .2rem 0 .9rem; cursor: default; }
.ze-footer__section summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.ze-footer__section nav { display: grid; gap: .34rem; }
.ze-footer__section a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); font-size: .93rem; }
.ze-footer__section a:hover { color: var(--ze-gold); }
.ze-footer__bar { position: relative; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding: 1rem 0; }
.ze-footer__bar-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; }
.ze-footer__bar p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: .85rem; }
.ze-footer__top { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: .85rem; }
.ze-footer__top:hover { color: var(--ze-gold); }

/* Existing content card compatibility */
.article-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: var(--ze-radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft); }
.article-card__link { color: var(--ze-ink); display: block; height: 100%; }
.article-card__image { margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; background: var(--ze-paper); overflow: hidden; }
.article-card__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.article-card__image--placeholder { display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--ze-bronze); font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-size: 3rem; }
.article-card__content { padding: 1rem; }
.article-card__title { font-size: 1.28rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem; }
.article-card__excerpt { color: var(--ze-muted); }
.article-card__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .45rem; color: var(--ze-soft); font-size: .82rem; margin-top: .85rem; padding-top: .75rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--ze-border); }
.updated-badge { color: var(--ze-bronze); font-weight: 750; }

/* Contact page compatibility */
.contact-page { background: var(--ze-bg); }
.contact-hero { padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0 2.5rem; text-align: center; background: var(--ze-paper); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border); }
.contact-hero .container,
.contact-form-section .container { max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.35rem; }
.contact-hero .page-title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.2rem); margin: 0 0 .6rem; }
.contact-hero .subtitle { color: var(--ze-muted); }
.contact-form-section { padding: 3rem 0 5rem; }
.form-wrapper { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: var(--ze-radius); box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow); padding: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 2.3rem); }
.form-wrapper input[type="text"],
.form-wrapper input[type="email"],
.form-wrapper textarea { width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong); border-radius: 10px; padding: .86rem 1rem; }
.form-wrapper input:focus,
.form-wrapper textarea:focus { outline: 2px solid rgba(180,83,9,.18); border-color: var(--ze-bronze); }
.form-wrapper button[type="submit"],
.form-wrapper .wpforms-submit { background: var(--ze-bronze) !important; color: #fff !important; border: 0 !important; border-radius: 999px !important; padding: .86rem 1.2rem !important; font-weight: 750 !important; }
.error-message { background: var(--ze-paper); border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.25rem; color: var(--ze-bronze); }

/* About page compatibility */
.about-hero,
.about-section { background: var(--ze-bg); }
.about-hero { padding: clamp(3.4rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0 3rem; text-align: center; background: var(--ze-paper); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border); }
.about-hero-content,
.about-section .zenith-container,
.cta-content { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.35rem; }
.about-title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.2rem); }
.about-lead { color: var(--ze-muted); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.about-section { padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0; }
.about-section:nth-child(even) { background: var(--ze-paper); }
.method-grid,
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.method-card,
.standard-item,
.contact-method { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: var(--ze-radius); padding: 1.2rem; box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft); }
.closing-cta,
.contact-access { background: var(--ze-charcoal); color: #fff; padding: 4rem 0; }
.closing-cta h2,
.contact-access h2 { color: #fff; }

/* Reading progress */
#zenitheye-reading-progress-container { pointer-events: none; }
#zenitheye-reading-progress { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ze-bronze), var(--ze-gold)) !important; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ze-path-grid,
    .ze-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ze-pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ze-codex-shelf { grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .zenith-header-search { display: none; }
    .ze-section__header--split,
    .ze-featured-grid,
    .ze-nag-highlights,
    .method-grid,
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ze-section__header--split { text-align: center; }
    .ze-featured-side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    body { font-size: 15px; }
    .ze-container { width: min(100% - 2rem, var(--ze-container)); }
    .ze-section { padding: 3.2rem 0; }
    .ze-hero--plain { padding: 3.4rem 0 3rem; }
    .ze-hero__copy h1 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 11vw, 3.7rem); }
    .ze-hero__lead { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .ze-hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
    .ze-button { width: 100%; }
    .ze-hero-search { border-radius: 18px; padding: .42rem; max-width: 100%; }
    .ze-hero-search form,
    .ze-hero-search .searchwp-form,
    .ze-hero-search .search-form {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto !important;
        gap: .42rem !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }
    .ze-hero-search input[type="search"],
    .ze-hero-search .search-field { padding: .86rem .85rem !important; font-size: .98rem !important; }
    .ze-hero-search button,
    .ze-hero-search .search-submit,
    .ze-hero-search input[type="submit"] {
        border-radius: 13px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        min-width: 86px !important;
        padding: .86rem .95rem !important;
        font-size: .9rem !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }
    .ze-stat-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ze-path-grid,
    .ze-card-grid,
    .ze-pillar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ze-path-card,
    .ze-pillar-card { min-height: auto; }
    .ze-codex-shelf { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .ze-codex-shelf a { min-height: 48px; font-size: .82rem; }
    .ze-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; padding-top: 2.4rem; }
    .ze-footer__brand { padding-bottom: 1.4rem; }
    .ze-footer__routes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ze-footer__section { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
    .ze-footer__section:not([open]) nav { display: none; }
    .ze-footer__section summary {
        cursor: pointer;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 1rem 0;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .ze-footer__section summary:after { content: "+"; color: var(--ze-gold); font-family: var(--ze-sans); font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .ze-footer__section[open] summary:after { content: "–"; }
    .ze-footer__section nav { padding-bottom: 1.1rem; }
    .ze-footer__section a { padding: .34rem 0; }
    .ze-footer__bar-inner { display: block; }
    .ze-footer__top { display: inline-block; margin-top: .45rem; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *:before, *:after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
}

/* ============================================
   v4.3 CORRECTIONS: SEARCH, PATH CARDS, FOOTER
   ============================================ */

/* Four doors: remove any decorative icon residues from earlier versions. */
.ze-path-card svg,
.ze-path-card .ze-path-icon,
.ze-path-card .ze-path-mark,
.ze-path-card .path-icon,
.ze-path-card .icon {
    display: none !important;
}
.ze-path-number {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: .26rem .68rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ze-paper);
    font-family: var(--ze-sans);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
}
.ze-path-number::before {
    content: "Route ";
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: var(--ze-soft);
}

/* SearchWP: safer default row on desktop. */
.ze-hero-search {
    width: min(100%, 780px);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ze-hero-search form,
.ze-hero-search .searchwp-form,
.ze-hero-search .search-form {
    width: 100% !important;
}
.ze-hero-search input[type="search"],
.ze-hero-search .search-field,
.popup-drawer input[type="search"],
.popup-drawer .search-field {
    -webkit-appearance: none !important;
    appearance: none !important;
}
.ze-hero-search button,
.ze-hero-search .search-submit,
.ze-hero-search input[type="submit"] {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Footer: prevent tablet overflow/clipping. */
.ze-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, .8fr));
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ze-footer__brand,
.ze-footer__section,
.ze-footer__section nav,
.ze-footer__section a {
    min-width: 0;
}
.ze-footer__section a {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) and (min-width: 1025px) {
    .ze-footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, .85fr));
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }
    .ze-footer__routes {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    /* Tablet/mobile footer becomes a true accordion and starts closed. */
    .ze-footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
        padding-top: 2.2rem;
        padding-bottom: 1.6rem;
    }
    .ze-footer__brand {
        padding-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }
    .ze-footer__routes {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ze-footer__section {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    }
    .ze-footer__section summary {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 1rem 0;
        margin: 0 !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        font-family: var(--ze-serif);
        font-size: 1.08rem;
        color: #fff;
    }
    .ze-footer__section summary::after {
        content: "+";
        color: var(--ze-gold);
        font-family: var(--ze-sans);
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        line-height: 1;
    }
    .ze-footer__section[open] summary::after {
        content: "–";
    }
    .ze-footer__section:not([open]) nav {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .ze-footer__section nav {
        padding: 0 0 1.15rem;
    }
    .ze-footer__section a {
        display: block;
        padding: .4rem 0;
    }
    .ze-footer__bar-inner {
        display: block;
    }
    .ze-footer__top {
        display: inline-block;
        margin-top: .5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    /* Mobile hero search: stack input and button. Prevent SearchWP button overlay. */
    .ze-hero-search {
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: .55rem;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
    }
    .ze-hero-search form,
    .ze-hero-search .searchwp-form,
    .ze-hero-search .search-form {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: .55rem !important;
    }
    .ze-hero-search input[type="search"],
    .ze-hero-search .search-field {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-height: 48px !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong) !important;
        border-radius: 15px !important;
        background: #fff !important;
        padding: .85rem 1rem !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    .ze-hero-search button,
    .ze-hero-search .search-submit,
    .ze-hero-search input[type="submit"] {
        position: static !important;
        display: flex !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        min-height: 48px !important;
        border-radius: 15px !important;
        padding: .9rem 1rem !important;
        background: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
        color: #fff !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    /* Mobile drawer search also stacks cleanly. */
    .popup-drawer .search-form,
    .popup-drawer .searchwp-form {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: .55rem !important;
        margin: 1rem !important;
    }
    .popup-drawer .search-form button,
    .popup-drawer .searchwp-form button,
    .popup-drawer .search-form input[type="submit"],
    .popup-drawer .searchwp-form input[type="submit"],
    .popup-drawer .search-submit {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   v4.4 HARD FIXES — Kadence menus + stable hero search
   ============================================ */

/* Desktop Kadence dropdowns: remove black-on-black submenu problem. */
#masthead .main-navigation .sub-menu,
#masthead .primary-menu-container ul ul,
.site-header .main-navigation .sub-menu,
.site-header .primary-menu-container ul ul,
.kadence-header .main-navigation .sub-menu,
.kadence-header .primary-menu-container ul ul {
    background: #fdfcfa !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(28,25,23,.14) !important;
    padding: .45rem !important;
    min-width: 240px !important;
}
#masthead .main-navigation .sub-menu a,
#masthead .primary-menu-container ul ul a,
.site-header .main-navigation .sub-menu a,
.site-header .primary-menu-container ul ul a,
.kadence-header .main-navigation .sub-menu a,
.kadence-header .primary-menu-container ul ul a {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: .72rem .9rem !important;
    font-size: .94rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}
#masthead .main-navigation .sub-menu a:hover,
#masthead .primary-menu-container ul ul a:hover,
.site-header .main-navigation .sub-menu a:hover,
.site-header .primary-menu-container ul ul a:hover,
.kadence-header .main-navigation .sub-menu a:hover,
.kadence-header .primary-menu-container ul ul a:hover {
    background: var(--ze-paper) !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
}

/* Mobile drawer: force every level onto parchment, with readable text. */
.popup-drawer,
.popup-drawer .drawer-inner,
.popup-drawer .drawer-content,
.popup-drawer .drawer-header,
.popup-drawer .drawer-body,
.popup-drawer .drawer-nav-drop-wrap,
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation,
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation ul,
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation li,
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation .sub-menu,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu ul,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu li,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu .sub-menu {
    background: var(--ze-bg) !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
}
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation li,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border) !important;
}
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation a,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu a,
.popup-drawer .drawer-nav-drop-wrap a,
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation .sub-menu a,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu .sub-menu a {
    display: block !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    padding: .95rem .75rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation .sub-menu,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu .sub-menu {
    background: var(--ze-paper) !important;
    padding-left: .9rem !important;
}
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation .sub-menu a,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu .sub-menu a {
    color: var(--ze-muted) !important;
    font-weight: 650 !important;
}
.popup-drawer .drawer-nav-drop-wrap:hover,
.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation a:hover,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu a:hover {
    background: var(--ze-paper) !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
}
.popup-drawer button,
.popup-drawer .drawer-sub-toggle,
.popup-drawer .kadence-svg-iconset,
.popup-drawer .kadence-menu-icon {
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border-color: var(--ze-border) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}
.popup-drawer .current-menu-item > a,
.popup-drawer .current-menu-ancestor > .drawer-nav-drop-wrap,
.popup-drawer .current-menu-item > .drawer-nav-drop-wrap {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
}

/* Hero search: stop SearchWP/Kadence/plugin CSS from distorting the form. */
.ze-hero-search {
    border-radius: 28px !important;
    padding: .45rem !important;
    max-width: 780px !important;
}
.ze-hero-search .ze-search-form {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto !important;
    gap: .55rem !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
}
.ze-hero-search .ze-search-form input[type="search"] {
    -webkit-appearance: none !important;
    appearance: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
    padding: 0 1.1rem !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    line-height: 52px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.ze-hero-search .ze-search-form button[type="submit"] {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: auto !important;
    min-width: 116px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    background: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 52px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .ze-hero-search {
        border-radius: 24px !important;
        padding: .5rem !important;
    }
    .ze-hero-search .ze-search-form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: .65rem !important;
    }
    .ze-hero-search .ze-search-form input[type="search"],
    .ze-hero-search .ze-search-form button[type="submit"] {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        height: 54px !important;
        line-height: 54px !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
    }
    .ze-hero-search .ze-search-form button[type="submit"] {
        display: block !important;
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ze-footer__section:not([open]) nav { display: none !important; }
    .ze-footer__section[open] nav { display: grid !important; }
}

/* ============================================
   ZENITHEYE CORE PAGE TEMPLATES — v4.5
   About, The Thread, Nag Hammadi, Contact
   ============================================ */
.ze-archive-page{
    background:var(--ze-bg);
    color:var(--ze-ink);
}
.ze-wrap{
    width:min(1180px, calc(100% - 2rem));
    margin-inline:auto;
}
.ze-page-hero{
    position:relative;
    padding:clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(146,64,14,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfcfa 0%, #f7f2ea 100%);
    background-size:42px 42px,42px 42px,auto;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--ze-border);
    overflow:hidden;
}
.ze-page-hero:after{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    right:-8rem;
    top:-8rem;
    width:24rem;
    height:24rem;
    border:1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.12);
    border-radius:50%;
    pointer-events:none;
}
.ze-page-hero .ze-wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.ze-eyebrow,
.ze-card-eyebrow{
    margin:0 0 .85rem;
    color:var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family:var(--ze-sans);
    font-size:.78rem;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.18em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}
.ze-page-hero h1{
    max-width:920px;
    margin:0 0 1rem;
    font-family:var(--ze-serif);
    font-size:clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    line-height:.95;
    letter-spacing:-.045em;
    color:var(--ze-ink);
}
.ze-page-lede{
    max-width:760px;
    margin:0 0 2rem;
    color:var(--ze-muted);
    font-size:clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem);
    line-height:1.55;
}
.ze-hero-actions{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:.9rem;
    align-items:center;
}
.ze-btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    min-height:3rem;
    padding:.9rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius:999px;
    border:1px solid var(--ze-border);
    font-family:var(--ze-sans);
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.035em;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.ze-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
.ze-btn--primary{background:var(--ze-bronze);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ze-bronze);}
.ze-btn--ghost{background:#fff;color:var(--ze-bronze);}
.ze-mini-stats{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:1px;
    max-width:720px;
    margin:2.5rem 0 0;
    background:rgba(146,64,14,.16);
    border:1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.16);
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
}
.ze-mini-stats div{background:rgba(255,255,255,.68);padding:1rem;text-align:center;}
.ze-mini-stats dt{font-family:var(--ze-serif);font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ze-bronze);line-height:1;}
.ze-mini-stats dd{margin:.35rem 0 0;color:var(--ze-muted);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.ze-section{padding:clamp(3rem,7vw,5.75rem) 0;background:var(--ze-bg);}
.ze-section--paper{background:var(--ze-paper);}
.ze-section--dark{background:#15120f;color:#f8f3ea;}
.ze-section-head{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 2.25rem;text-align:center;}
.ze-section-head--split{max-width:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;text-align:left;align-items:end;}
.ze-section-head h2{
    margin:0 0 .85rem;
    font-family:var(--ze-serif);
    font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.4rem);
    line-height:1;
    letter-spacing:-.03em;
}
.ze-section-head p{margin:0;color:var(--ze-muted);font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.6;}
.ze-section--dark .ze-section-head p,
.ze-section--dark .ze-rich-text{color:rgba(248,243,234,.75);}
.ze-two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:clamp(2rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:start;}
.ze-rich-text{font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--ze-muted);}
.ze-rich-text p{margin:0 0 1.25rem;}
.ze-rich-text strong{color:inherit;font-weight:800;}
.ze-text-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;color:var(--ze-bronze);font-weight:800;text-decoration:none;}
.ze-text-link:after{content:'→';transition:transform .18s ease;}
.ze-text-link:hover:after{transform:translateX(3px);}

/* Pillar and route cards */
.ze-pillar-map,
.ze-path-grid,
.ze-method-grid,
.ze-route-grid{
    display:grid;
    gap:1.2rem;
}
.ze-pillar-map{grid-template-columns:repeat(5, minmax(0,1fr));}
.ze-path-grid--three{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));}
.ze-method-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));}
.ze-route-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));}
.ze-pillar-tile,
.ze-source-card,
.ze-method-grid article,
.ze-route-panel,
.ze-author-panel,
.ze-form-shell,
.ze-contact-aside{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius:22px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(28,25,23,.065);
}
.ze-pillar-tile,
.ze-source-card,
.ze-method-grid article{
    padding:1.4rem;
}
.ze-pillar-tile{min-height:26rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.ze-pillar-tile h3,
.ze-source-card h3,
.ze-method-grid h3{
    margin:.15rem 0 .75rem;
    font-family:var(--ze-serif);
    font-size:1.6rem;
    line-height:1.05;
}
.ze-pillar-tile p:not(.ze-route-number):not(.ze-card-eyebrow),
.ze-source-card p,
.ze-method-grid p{color:var(--ze-muted);line-height:1.55;}
.ze-route-number{
    margin:0 0 1.5rem;
    font-family:var(--ze-serif);
    color:rgba(146,64,14,.28);
    font-size:2rem;
    font-weight:700;
}
.ze-term-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.45rem;margin:1.25rem 0 1.4rem;}
.ze-term-row span{
    display:inline-flex;
    padding:.35rem .65rem;
    border:1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.16);
    border-radius:999px;
    background:#f7f2ea;
    color:var(--ze-muted);
    font-size:.78rem;
}
.ze-pillar-tile .ze-text-link{margin-top:auto;}
.ze-source-card{min-height:17rem;}
.ze-route-panel{
    padding:1.25rem;
    text-decoration:none;
    display:block;
    transition:transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.ze-route-panel:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:rgba(146,64,14,.38);}
.ze-route-panel strong{display:block;color:var(--ze-ink);font-family:var(--ze-serif);font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:.35rem;}
.ze-route-panel span{color:var(--ze-muted);}
.ze-dark-card{
    display:block;
    padding:1.35rem;
    border:1px solid rgba(245,242,237,.18);
    border-radius:20px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);
    text-decoration:none;
    color:#f8f3ea;
}
.ze-dark-card strong{display:block;font-family:var(--ze-serif);font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:.35rem;}
.ze-dark-card span{color:rgba(248,243,234,.74);}
.ze-empty-note{padding:1rem;border:1px solid var(--ze-border);border-radius:14px;color:var(--ze-muted);}

/* Nag Hammadi shelf */
.ze-codex-shelf{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(13, minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:.45rem;
}
.ze-codex-shelf a{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    min-height:3.25rem;
    padding:.45rem;
    border:1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius:12px;
    background:#fff;
    color:var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family:var(--ze-serif);
    font-weight:700;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:background .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.ze-codex-shelf a:hover{background:#f7f2ea;transform:translateY(-1px);}

/* About */
.ze-about-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(320px,.75fr);gap:clamp(2rem,6vw,5rem);align-items:center;}
.ze-author-panel{padding:2rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.76);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);}
.ze-author-mark{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    width:7rem;
    height:7rem;
    margin:0 0 1.25rem;
    border:1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.25);
    border-radius:50%;
    color:var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family:var(--ze-serif);
    font-size:2rem;
    font-weight:700;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(180,83,9,.12), transparent 68%);
}
.ze-author-panel h2{font-size:2rem;margin:0 0 .7rem;}
.ze-author-panel p{color:var(--ze-muted);line-height:1.65;}
.ze-method-grid article span{
    display:block;
    margin-bottom:1rem;
    color:rgba(146,64,14,.35);
    font-family:var(--ze-serif);
    font-size:2rem;
    font-weight:800;
}

/* Contact */
.ze-contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(260px,.75fr) minmax(0,1.25fr);gap:1.5rem;align-items:start;}
.ze-contact-aside,.ze-form-shell{padding:1.6rem;}
.ze-contact-aside h2{margin:0 0 1rem;font-size:1.7rem;}
.ze-contact-aside ul{margin:0 0 1.25rem;padding-left:1.1rem;color:var(--ze-muted);line-height:1.75;}
.ze-small-note{margin:0;color:var(--ze-bronze);font-weight:700;}
.ze-form-shell input[type="text"],
.ze-form-shell input[type="email"],
.ze-form-shell textarea,
.ze-form-shell select{
    width:100% !important;
    border:1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.22) !important;
    border-radius:14px !important;
    padding:.85rem 1rem !important;
    background:#fdfcfa !important;
    color:var(--ze-ink) !important;
}
.ze-form-shell button[type="submit"],
.ze-form-shell .wpforms-submit{
    background:var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    color:#fff !important;
    border:0 !important;
    border-radius:999px !important;
    padding:.9rem 1.4rem !important;
    font-weight:800 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px){
    .ze-pillar-map{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));}
    .ze-path-grid--three,.ze-route-grid,.ze-method-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));}
    .ze-codex-shelf{grid-template-columns:repeat(7, minmax(0,1fr));}
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
    .ze-wrap{width:min(100% - 1.25rem, 1180px);}
    .ze-page-hero{padding:3rem 0 2.75rem;}
    .ze-page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 13vw, 4rem);}
    .ze-hero-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .ze-btn{width:100%;}
    .ze-mini-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));}
    .ze-section-head--split,.ze-two-col,.ze-about-hero-grid,.ze-contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;display:grid;}
    .ze-section-head{text-align:left;}
    .ze-pillar-map,.ze-path-grid--three,.ze-route-grid,.ze-method-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .ze-pillar-tile,.ze-source-card{min-height:0;}
    .ze-codex-shelf{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));}
    .ze-codex-shelf a{font-size:.85rem;min-height:2.75rem;}
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT PAGE v4.9 — ZA namespace fix
   The About template uses za-* classes. These rules restore the intended layout.
   ============================================ */
.za-about-page {
    background: var(--ze-bg);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
.za-container {
    width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 2.4rem));
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.za-narrow {
    width: min(860px, calc(100% - 2.4rem));
}
.za-kicker {
    margin: 0 0 .75rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family: var(--ze-sans);
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.za-about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.8rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.8rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(214,160,61,.16), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-bg), var(--ze-paper));
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.za-about-hero:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .45;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 42px 42px;
}
.za-about-hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 980px;
}
.za-about-hero h1 {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    max-width: 920px;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7.4vw, 5.8rem);
    line-height: .98;
    letter-spacing: -.055em;
}
.za-about-hero h1 span {
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-style: italic;
}
.za-hero-lead {
    max-width: 760px;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.32rem);
    line-height: 1.58;
}
.za-author-section,
.za-identity-section,
.za-thread-section,
.za-routes-section,
.za-standards-section,
.za-faq-section,
.za-closing-section {
    padding: clamp(3.4rem, 7vw, 5.8rem) 0;
}
.za-author-section,
.za-thread-section,
.za-standards-section {
    background: var(--ze-bg);
}
.za-identity-section,
.za-routes-section,
.za-faq-section {
    background: var(--ze-paper);
}
.za-author-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.02fr) minmax(320px, .98fr);
    gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.6rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.za-author-image-card {
    margin: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.za-author-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.za-author-image-card figcaption {
    padding: .85rem 1rem;
    color: var(--ze-soft);
    background: rgba(247,242,234,.84);
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}
.za-author-copy {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
    padding: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
}
.za-author-copy h2,
.za-section-header h2,
.za-split h2,
.za-closing-section h2 {
    margin: 0 0 .8rem;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.8vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1;
}
.za-author-copy p,
.za-section-header p,
.za-copy-flow p,
.za-standard-list p,
.za-faq-list p,
.za-closing-section p {
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
}
.za-author-intro {
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
    font-weight: 520;
}
.za-author-copy blockquote {
    margin: 1.6rem 0 0;
    padding: 1.05rem 1.25rem;
    border-left: 4px solid rgba(146,64,14,.28);
    background: var(--ze-paper);
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
}
.za-author-copy blockquote p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.7vw, 1.65rem);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.za-section-header {
    max-width: 840px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.za-principle-grid,
.za-route-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}
.za-principle-grid article,
.za-route-grid a,
.za-standard-list article {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
    padding: 1.35rem;
}
.za-principle-grid span,
.za-route-grid span {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-bottom: .85rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family: var(--ze-sans);
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.za-principle-grid h3,
.za-route-grid h3,
.za-standard-list h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .65rem;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
}
.za-principle-grid p,
.za-route-grid p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    line-height: 1.58;
}
.za-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .82fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr);
    gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    align-items: start;
}
.za-copy-flow p:last-of-type,
.za-standard-list article:last-child p,
.za-closing-section p:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.za-text-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    margin-top: .7rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-weight: 850;
}
.za-text-link:after { content: "→"; }
.za-route-grid a {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.za-route-grid a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--ze-border-strong);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
}
.za-standard-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.za-standard-list article {
    box-shadow: none;
}
.za-faq-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: .85rem;
}
.za-faq-list details {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.za-faq-list summary {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 1.05rem 1.2rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    font-weight: 800;
}
.za-faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.za-faq-list summary:after {
    content: "+";
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1;
}
.za-faq-list details[open] summary:after { content: "–"; }
.za-faq-list p {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 1.2rem 1.2rem;
}
.za-closing-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-charcoal), var(--ze-charcoal-2));
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}
.za-closing-section h2 {
    color: #fff;
}
.za-closing-section p {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
}
.za-closing-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .8rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.za-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 46px;
    padding: .85rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 850;
}
.za-button-primary {
    background: var(--ze-bronze);
    color: #fff !important;
}
.za-button-secondary {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,160,61,.34);
}
.za-button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .za-author-grid,
    .za-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .za-principle-grid,
    .za-route-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .za-section-header {
        text-align: left;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .za-container,
    .za-narrow {
        width: min(100% - 1.25rem, 1180px);
    }
    .za-about-hero {
        padding: 3.1rem 0 2.7rem;
    }
    .za-about-hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 12vw, 4rem);
    }
    .za-author-section,
    .za-identity-section,
    .za-thread-section,
    .za-routes-section,
    .za-standards-section,
    .za-faq-section,
    .za-closing-section {
        padding: 3.1rem 0;
    }
    .za-author-copy,
    .za-principle-grid article,
    .za-route-grid a,
    .za-standard-list article {
        border-radius: 18px;
        padding: 1.15rem;
    }
    .za-author-image-card {
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .za-closing-actions {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .za-button {
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   Liberation from Reincarnation page
   ============================================ */

.ze-liberation-page .ze-page-hero--liberation {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(214,160,61,.14), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-bg), var(--ze-paper));
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-page-lede {
    max-width: 820px;
}

/* Main seven-pathway cards */
.ze-liberation-page .ze-pillar-tile {
    min-height: 24rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-pillar-tile::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 3.25rem;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ze-bronze), rgba(146,64,14,0));
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.ze-liberation-phase {
    margin: 0 0 .9rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family: var(--ze-sans);
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-pillar-tile h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-pillar-tile .ze-text-link {
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* Further studies cards */
.ze-liberation-page .ze-study-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-study-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 17rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(28,25,23,.055);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-study-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(146,64,14,.38);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(28,25,23,.085);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-study-card strong {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 .65rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.08;
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-study-card p {
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-study-card .ze-term-row {
    margin-top: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-top: .8rem;
}

/* Dark section readability */
.ze-liberation-page .ze-section--dark h2,
.ze-liberation-page .ze-section--dark h3,
.ze-liberation-page .ze-section--dark #method-title {
    color: #fdf8ee !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-section--dark .ze-eyebrow {
    color: var(--ze-gold) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-section--dark .ze-rich-text,
.ze-liberation-page .ze-section--dark .ze-rich-text p {
    color: rgba(248, 243, 234, .88) !important;
}

.ze-liberation-page .ze-section--dark .ze-rich-text strong {
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* FAQ consistency */
.ze-liberation-page .ze-faq-list details {
    background: #fff;
}

/* Responsive refinements */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ze-liberation-page .ze-study-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .ze-liberation-page .ze-pillar-tile,
    .ze-liberation-page .ze-study-card {
        min-height: 0;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   Single article reading time
   ============================================ */

.ze-single-reading-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .45rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
    padding: .65rem .9rem;
    width: fit-content;
    max-width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ze-paper);
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ze-single-reading-meta span::before {
    content: "Reading time · ";
    color: var(--ze-soft);
}


/* ============================================
   v4.6 DESIGN RECOMPILE — clean route labels + dark Thread section
   Fixes: doubled "RouteSource Route" badge, oversized card markers,
   and faint headings on dark hub sections.
   ============================================ */

/* Homepage route cards: calm eyebrow labels, no generated prefix. */
.ze-path-number {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 0 1rem !important;
    padding: .34rem .72rem !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border) !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    background: rgba(247, 242, 234, .92) !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    font-family: var(--ze-sans) !important;
    font-size: .72rem !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    letter-spacing: .14em !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
}

.ze-path-number::before,
.ze-path-number::after {
    content: none !important;
    display: none !important;
}

/* Homepage Five Pillars cards: treat subtitle markers as neat labels, not ghost numbers. */
.ze-pillar-card span {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 0 .85rem !important;
    padding: .28rem .62rem !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border) !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    background: var(--ze-paper) !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    font-family: var(--ze-sans) !important;
    font-size: .68rem !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    letter-spacing: .12em !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

/* Thread hub cards: the separate number/route marker is retired. */
.ze-route-number {
    display: none !important;
}

.ze-pillar-tile .ze-card-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    padding: .3rem .65rem !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, .16) !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    background: #f7f2ea !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    font-size: .68rem !important;
    letter-spacing: .12em !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
}

/* Dark sections must stay readable against the charcoal background. */
.ze-section--dark h1,
.ze-section--dark h2,
.ze-section--dark h3,
.ze-section--dark h4,
.ze-section--dark .ze-section-head h2 {
    color: #fdf8ee !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
}

.ze-section--dark .ze-eyebrow,
.ze-section--dark .ze-card-eyebrow {
    color: var(--ze-gold) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.ze-section--dark p,
.ze-section--dark .ze-rich-text,
.ze-section--dark .ze-rich-text p {
    color: rgba(248, 243, 234, .86) !important;
}

.ze-section--dark .ze-rich-text strong {
    color: #fff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .ze-path-number,
    .ze-pillar-card span,
    .ze-pillar-tile .ze-card-eyebrow {
        font-size: .66rem !important;
        letter-spacing: .105em !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   v4.7 MENU + FOOTER POLISH
   Softer Kadence mobile toggle, cleaner drawer, archive-grade footer.
   ============================================ */

/* Header/menu: replace harsh customiser colours with ZenithEye bronze/parchment. */
#masthead,
.site-header,
.kadence-header {
    backdrop-filter: saturate(120%) blur(10px);
}

#masthead .mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle,
#masthead .menu-toggle,
.site-header .mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle,
.kadence-header .mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle,
.mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle,
.kadence-mobile-menu-toggle,
.kadence-menu-toggle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffaf2, var(--ze-paper-2)) !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.32) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(28,25,23,.08) !important;
}

#masthead .mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle:hover,
#masthead .mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle:focus,
.mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle:hover,
.mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle:focus,
.kadence-mobile-menu-toggle:hover,
.kadence-mobile-menu-toggle:focus {
    background: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    outline: 2px solid rgba(214,160,61,.28) !important;
    outline-offset: 2px !important;
}

#masthead .mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle svg,
#masthead .menu-toggle svg,
.mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle svg,
.kadence-mobile-menu-toggle svg,
.kadence-menu-toggle svg,
#masthead .kadence-svg-iconset,
.mobile-toggle-open-container .kadence-svg-iconset {
    color: currentColor !important;
    fill: currentColor !important;
    stroke: currentColor !important;
}

#masthead .header-mobile-search-wrap,
#masthead .search-toggle-open,
.site-header .search-toggle-open {
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
}

#masthead .site-branding,
.site-header .site-branding,
.kadence-header .site-branding {
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Mobile drawer: give the menu a calmer archive-panel finish. */
.popup-drawer .drawer-inner {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(214,160,61,.12), transparent 30%),
        var(--ze-bg) !important;
}

.popup-drawer .drawer-header {
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.62) !important;
}

.popup-drawer .drawer-toggle {
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    background: #fff !important;
}

.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation a,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu a,
.popup-drawer .drawer-nav-drop-wrap a {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    letter-spacing: .01em !important;
}

.popup-drawer .drawer-sub-toggle {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--ze-border) !important;
    min-width: 44px !important;
}

.popup-drawer .mobile-navigation .sub-menu a,
.popup-drawer .kadence-mobile-menu .sub-menu a {
    font-size: .94rem !important;
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    #masthead .mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle,
    .mobile-toggle-open-container .menu-toggle,
    .kadence-mobile-menu-toggle,
    .kadence-menu-toggle {
        min-width: 42px !important;
        min-height: 42px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    #masthead .header-html,
    #masthead .header-mobile-html,
    #masthead .site-header-item,
    .site-header .site-header-item {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Footer: more elegant desktop columns, cleaner mobile accordion. */
.ze-footer {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(214,160,61,.12), transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #15120f, #211c18 62%, #171310) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,160,61,.34) !important;
}

.ze-footer__texture {
    opacity: .11 !important;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0 48%, rgba(214,160,61,.16) 49% 50%, transparent 51% 100%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 22% 10%, rgba(214,160,61,.28), transparent 24%) !important;
    background-size: 42px 42px, auto !important;
}

.ze-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 1.25fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, .82fr)) !important;
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem) !important;
    align-items: start;
    padding-top: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem) !important;
}

.ze-footer__logo {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.55rem) !important;
    letter-spacing: -.055em !important;
}

.ze-footer__brand p {
    max-width: 520px !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.76) !important;
    font-size: .98rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
}

.ze-footer__microcopy {
    margin-top: -.35rem !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.58) !important;
    font-size: .9rem !important;
}

.ze-footer__signal {
    margin-top: 1rem !important;
    color: var(--ze-gold) !important;
    letter-spacing: .15em !important;
}

.ze-footer__routes {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: .55rem !important;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.ze-footer__routes a {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 44px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,160,61,.28) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.025) !important;
    padding: .62rem .8rem !important;
    font-size: .92rem !important;
}

.ze-footer__routes a::after {
    content: "→";
    color: var(--ze-gold);
    opacity: .72;
}

.ze-footer__routes a:hover {
    background: rgba(214,160,61,.1) !important;
    border-color: rgba(214,160,61,.5) !important;
}

.ze-footer__section {
    border: 0 !important;
}

.ze-footer__section summary {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif) !important;
    font-size: 1.18rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin: .2rem 0 1rem !important;
    padding: 0 0 .72rem !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(214,160,61,.22) !important;
}

.ze-footer__section summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none !important;
}

.ze-footer__section summary::after {
    content: "" !important;
}

.ze-footer__section nav {
    display: grid !important;
    gap: .18rem !important;
}

.ze-footer__section a {
    display: block !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.68) !important;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: .36rem .45rem .36rem 0 !important;
    font-size: .93rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
}

.ze-footer__section a:hover {
    color: var(--ze-gold) !important;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.ze-footer__bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11) !important;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

.ze-footer__bar-inner {
    min-height: 54px;
}

.ze-footer__bar p,
.ze-footer__top {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.62) !important;
}

.ze-footer__top:hover {
    color: var(--ze-gold) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ze-footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        padding-top: 2.5rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 1.7rem !important;
    }

    .ze-footer__brand {
        padding-bottom: 1.55rem !important;
    }

    .ze-footer__section {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important;
    }

    .ze-footer__section summary {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 1rem 0 !important;
        border-bottom: 0 !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        font-size: 1.18rem !important;
    }

    .ze-footer__section summary::after {
        content: "+" !important;
        display: inline-grid;
        place-items: center;
        width: 1.8rem;
        height: 1.8rem;
        border: 1px solid rgba(214,160,61,.32);
        border-radius: 999px;
        color: var(--ze-gold);
        font-family: var(--ze-sans);
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1;
        flex: 0 0 auto;
    }

    .ze-footer__section[open] summary::after {
        content: "–" !important;
    }

    .ze-footer__section:not([open]) nav {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .ze-footer__section[open] nav {
        display: grid !important;
        padding: 0 0 1.05rem !important;
    }

    .ze-footer__section a {
        padding: .48rem 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .ze-footer__logo {
        font-size: 2.18rem !important;
    }

    .ze-footer__brand p {
        font-size: .96rem !important;
    }

    .ze-footer__routes a {
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        min-height: 46px !important;
    }

    .ze-footer__bar-inner {
        display: block !important;
        min-height: 0;
        padding: .95rem 0;
    }

    .ze-footer__top {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        margin-top: .5rem !important;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   v4.8.1 HUMAN SITEMAP / READING PATHS
   Dynamic page template: page-sitemap.php
   ============================================ */

.ze-sitemap {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(214,160,61,.12), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ze-bg), var(--ze-paper));
}

.ze-sitemap .ze-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ze-sitemap-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: clamp(3.8rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0 clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.8rem);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
}

.ze-sitemap-hero:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .5;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 44px 44px;
}

.ze-sitemap-hero__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(280px, .72fr);
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    align-items: end;
}

.ze-sitemap-hero h1 {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: .25rem 0 1rem;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 5.8rem);
}

.ze-sitemap-hero p {
    max-width: 820px;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.68;
}

.ze-sitemap-orb {
    min-height: 260px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong);
    border-radius: 30px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 28% 24%, rgba(214,160,61,.30), transparent 25%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 74% 68%, rgba(146,64,14,.18), transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.86), rgba(247,242,234,.72));
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.4rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-orb strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    line-height: 1;
}

.ze-sitemap-orb span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: .65rem;
    color: var(--ze-soft);
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ze-sitemap-quick {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: .85rem;
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-quick a {
    display: block;
    padding: 1rem 1.05rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
    font-weight: 760;
}

.ze-sitemap-quick a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--ze-border-strong);
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    background: #fff;
}

.ze-sitemap-section {
    padding: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5.4rem) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.10);
}

.ze-sitemap-section:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.ze-sitemap-head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(260px, 520px);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: 1.55rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-head h2 {
    margin: .25rem 0 0;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.35rem);
}

.ze-sitemap-head p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
}

.ze-sitemap-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-grid--two {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.ze-sitemap-card,
.ze-sitemap-path,
.ze-sitemap-post,
.ze-sitemap-note {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: var(--ze-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
}

.ze-sitemap-card {
    padding: 1.35rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-card h3,
.ze-sitemap-path h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .65rem;
    font-size: 1.28rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-card p {
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    font-size: .95rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: .85rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: .48rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: .48rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    font-weight: 680;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.ze-sitemap-links a:before {
    content: "";
    width: .43rem;
    height: .43rem;
    flex: 0 0 .43rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ze-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(214,160,61,.12);
}

.ze-sitemap-links a:hover {
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.ze-sitemap-count {
    color: var(--ze-soft);
    font-size: .84rem;
    font-weight: 650;
}

.ze-sitemap-paths {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-path {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 1.45rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(214,160,61,.15), transparent 32%),
        rgba(255,255,255,.86);
}

.ze-sitemap-path ol {
    margin: .75rem 0 0;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
}

.ze-sitemap-path li {
    margin: .35rem 0;
}

.ze-sitemap-path a {
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    font-weight: 680;
}

.ze-sitemap-path a:hover {
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.ze-sitemap-posts {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-post {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100%;
    padding: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
}

.ze-sitemap-post:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--ze-border-strong);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
}

.ze-sitemap-post .ze-card-kicker {
    margin-bottom: .55rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-post h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .65rem;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-post p {
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    font-size: .92rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-post time,
.ze-sitemap-post span {
    margin-top: auto;
    color: var(--ze-soft);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ze-sitemap-note {
    padding: 1.35rem;
    border-color: rgba(146,64,14,.24);
    background: rgba(214,160,61,.10);
    color: var(--ze-muted);
}

.ze-sitemap-note strong {
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ze-sitemap-posts,
    .ze-sitemap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .ze-sitemap-hero__inner,
    .ze-sitemap-head,
    .ze-sitemap-grid,
    .ze-sitemap-grid--two,
    .ze-sitemap-paths,
    .ze-sitemap-posts {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ze-sitemap-quick {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .ze-sitemap-orb {
        min-height: 190px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .ze-sitemap-quick {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ze-sitemap-card,
    .ze-sitemap-path,
    .ze-sitemap-post,
    .ze-sitemap-note {
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   v4.8.5 START HERE PAGE
   ============================================ */
.ze-start-page .ze-hero__copy { max-width: 960px; }
.ze-start-page .ze-hero__lead { max-width: 900px; }
.ze-start-map { background: var(--ze-paper); }
.ze-route-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.ze-route-card,
.ze-clarity-card,
.ze-source-card,
.ze-reading-card,
.ze-next-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ze-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: var(--ze-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
    padding: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ze-route-card:hover,
.ze-next-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow); border-color: var(--ze-border-strong); color: var(--ze-ink); }
.ze-route-card:before,
.ze-next-card:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.2rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
    top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.62), transparent);
}
.ze-route-card span,
.ze-next-card span,
.ze-clarity-card span,
.ze-source-card span {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: .85rem;
    padding: .25rem .62rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ze-paper);
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ze-route-card h3,
.ze-next-card h3,
.ze-clarity-card h3,
.ze-source-card h3 { margin: 0 0 .6rem; font-size: 1.28rem; }
.ze-route-card p,
.ze-next-card p,
.ze-clarity-card p,
.ze-source-card p { color: var(--ze-muted); }
.ze-route-card strong,
.ze-next-card strong { margin-top: auto; display: inline-flex; color: var(--ze-bronze); font-size: .9rem; }
.ze-start-steps { counter-reset: ze-step; display: grid; gap: .85rem; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ze-start-step {
    counter-increment: ze-step;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: start;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
}
.ze-start-step:before {
    content: counter(ze-step, decimal-leading-zero);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 2.3rem;
    height: 2.3rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ze-paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong);
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: .78rem;
}
.ze-start-step h3 { margin: 0 0 .3rem; font-size: 1.16rem; }
.ze-start-step p { margin: 0; color: var(--ze-muted); }
.ze-clarity-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.ze-source-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(280px, .9fr); gap: 1rem; align-items: stretch; }
.ze-start-list { list-style: none; margin: 1rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .55rem; }
.ze-start-list a { display: inline-flex; gap: .45rem; font-weight: 750; color: var(--ze-bronze); }
.ze-start-list a:before { content: "→"; color: var(--ze-gold); }
.ze-reading-note { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-charcoal), var(--ze-charcoal-2)); color: #fff; }
.ze-reading-note .ze-section__header h2,
.ze-reading-note h3 { color: #fff; }
.ze-reading-note .ze-section__header p,
.ze-reading-note p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
.ze-reading-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.ze-reading-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.055); border-color: rgba(214,160,61,.24); box-shadow: none; }
.ze-reading-card strong { color: var(--ze-gold); }
.ze-next-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.ze-start-latest { background: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .ze-route-grid,
    .ze-reading-grid,
    .ze-next-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .ze-source-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .ze-route-grid,
    .ze-clarity-grid,
    .ze-reading-grid,
    .ze-next-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ze-start-step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ze-start-step:before { width: 2rem; height: 2rem; }
}


/* ============================================
   v4.8.6 — Start Here crosslink bridges
   ============================================ */
.ze-entry-bridge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-charcoal), var(--ze-charcoal-2));
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
}
.ze-entry-bridge h2,
.ze-entry-bridge h3 { color: #fff; }
.ze-entry-bridge .ze-kicker,
.ze-entry-bridge .ze-eyebrow { color: var(--ze-gold); }
.ze-entry-bridge p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
.ze-entry-bridge__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(280px, 420px);
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.ze-entry-bridge__panel {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,160,61,.26);
    border-radius: var(--ze-radius);
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
}
.ze-entry-bridge__panel ul {
    margin: .8rem 0 1.1rem;
    padding-left: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.74);
}
.ze-entry-bridge__panel li { margin: .35rem 0; }
.ze-entry-bridge .ze-button--secondary {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .ze-entry-bridge__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============================================
   v4.8.7 EDITORIAL PRINCIPLES PAGE
   ============================================ */
.ze-principles-page .ze-principles-plain {
    background: #fff;
}
.ze-principles-summary {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(280px, .7fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.ze-principles-card,
.ze-principles-side,
.ze-principle-card,
.ze-read-card,
.ze-contact-panel {
    background: var(--ze-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: var(--ze-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
}
.ze-principles-card,
.ze-principles-side,
.ze-principle-card,
.ze-read-card,
.ze-contact-panel {
    padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
}
.ze-principles-card h2,
.ze-principles-side h3,
.ze-principle-card h3,
.ze-read-card h3,
.ze-contact-panel h2 {
    margin-top: 0;
}
.ze-principles-card p,
.ze-principles-side p,
.ze-principle-card p,
.ze-read-card p,
.ze-contact-panel p {
    color: var(--ze-muted);
}
.ze-principles-card ul,
.ze-principles-side ul,
.ze-principle-list {
    margin: .8rem 0 0;
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
}
.ze-principles-card li,
.ze-principles-side li,
.ze-principle-list li {
    margin: .35rem 0;
}
.ze-principles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}
.ze-principle-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ze-principle-card:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.62), transparent);
}
.ze-principle-card span,
.ze-read-card span {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-bottom: .65rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: .24rem .62rem;
    background: var(--ze-paper);
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ze-read-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}
.ze-read-card {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ze-bronze);
}
.ze-contact-panel {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.ze-contact-panel .ze-button {
    margin-top: .4rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ze-principles-summary,
    .ze-principles-grid,
    .ze-read-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   v4.8.9 POST ROUTE / RELATED READING BLOCKS
   Use with Custom HTML blocks inside individual posts.
   Example wrapper: <div class="ze-post-route ze-post-route--liberation">...</div>
   ============================================ */
.ze-post-route {
    position: relative;
    margin: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.4rem) 0;
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ze-bronze);
    border-radius: 18px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(214, 160, 61, .13), transparent 34%),
        var(--ze-paper);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ze-post-route:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .38;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(146, 64, 14, .035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146, 64, 14, .035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 34px 34px;
}

.ze-post-route > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ze-post-route h2,
.entry-content .ze-post-route h2 {
    margin: 0 0 .65rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
}

.ze-post-route p,
.entry-content .ze-post-route p {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
}

.ze-post-route ul,
.entry-content .ze-post-route ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.ze-post-route li,
.entry-content .ze-post-route li {
    margin: .48rem 0;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    line-height: 1.52;
}

.ze-post-route a,
.entry-content .ze-post-route a {
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-weight: 760;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: .16em;
}

.ze-post-route a:hover,
.entry-content .ze-post-route a:hover {
    color: var(--ze-amber);
}

.ze-post-route--discernment {
    border-left-color: var(--ze-gold);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(214, 160, 61, .17), transparent 34%),
        #fbf7ef;
}

.ze-post-route--systems {
    border-left-color: #1c1917;
}

.ze-post-route--liberation {
    border-left-color: var(--ze-bronze);
}

.ze-post-route--thread {
    border-left-color: var(--ze-amber);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .ze-post-route {
        margin: 2rem 0;
        padding: 1.1rem;
        border-radius: 15px;
    }

    .ze-post-route h2,
    .entry-content .ze-post-route h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 8vw, 1.85rem);
    }
}



/* ============================================
   v4.9.0 MOBILE ARCHIVE HEADER CLEARANCE
   Fixes category/archive mobile header overlap where the logo/menu can drift into the title area,
   especially when logged in with the WordPress admin bar visible.
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body.category #masthead,
    body.archive #masthead,
    body.category .site-header,
    body.archive .site-header,
    body.category .kadence-header,
    body.archive .kadence-header {
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 100 !important;
        min-height: 64px !important;
        height: auto !important;
        background: rgba(253, 252, 250, 0.98) !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    body.category #masthead .site-header-row,
    body.archive #masthead .site-header-row,
    body.category #masthead .site-header-row-container-inner,
    body.archive #masthead .site-header-row-container-inner,
    body.category #masthead .site-main-header-wrap,
    body.archive #masthead .site-main-header-wrap,
    body.category #masthead .site-main-header-inner-wrap,
    body.archive #masthead .site-main-header-inner-wrap,
    body.category #masthead .site-header-main-section-left,
    body.archive #masthead .site-header-main-section-left,
    body.category #masthead .site-header-main-section-right,
    body.archive #masthead .site-header-main-section-right {
        min-height: 64px !important;
        height: auto !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        align-content: center !important;
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    body.category #masthead .site-branding,
    body.archive #masthead .site-branding,
    body.category #masthead .site-branding a,
    body.archive #masthead .site-branding a {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        min-height: 64px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    body.category #masthead .site-branding img,
    body.archive #masthead .site-branding img,
    body.category #masthead .custom-logo,
    body.archive #masthead .custom-logo {
        max-height: 44px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    body.category #masthead .mobile-toggle-open-container,
    body.archive #masthead .mobile-toggle-open-container,
    body.category #masthead .menu-toggle,
    body.archive #masthead .menu-toggle,
    body.category #masthead .kadence-mobile-menu-toggle,
    body.archive #masthead .kadence-mobile-menu-toggle {
        align-self: center !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        right: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    body.category .site-main,
    body.archive .site-main,
    body.category .content-area,
    body.archive .content-area {
        clear: both !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        padding-top: 0 !important;
    }

    body.category .entry-hero,
    body.archive .entry-hero,
    body.category .page-header,
    body.archive .page-header,
    body.category .archive-header,
    body.archive .archive-header,
    body.category .taxonomy-description,
    body.archive .taxonomy-description {
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 1 !important;
    }

    body.category .entry-hero-container-inner,
    body.archive .entry-hero-container-inner,
    body.category .page-header,
    body.archive .page-header,
    body.category .archive-header,
    body.archive .archive-header {
        padding-top: clamp(1.35rem, 5vw, 2rem) !important;
    }

    body.category h1,
    body.archive h1,
    body.category .page-title,
    body.archive .page-title,
    body.category .archive-title,
    body.archive .archive-title {
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 1 !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
    body.category #masthead .site-branding img,
    body.archive #masthead .site-branding img,
    body.category #masthead .custom-logo,
    body.archive #masthead .custom-logo {
        max-height: 40px !important;
    }

    body.category #masthead,
    body.archive #masthead,
    body.category #masthead .site-header-row,
    body.archive #masthead .site-header-row,
    body.category #masthead .site-header-row-container-inner,
    body.archive #masthead .site-header-row-container-inner {
        min-height: 60px !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   v4.9.1 POST ROUTE BLOCK POLISH
   Refines article-ending route blocks: link chips, Practice/Hidden variants,
   softer weight, and cleaner mobile wrapping.
   ============================================ */
.ze-post-route {
    margin: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem) 0 !important;
    padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2.6vw, 1.65rem) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(28, 25, 23, .055) !important;
}

.ze-post-route__kicker,
.entry-content .ze-post-route__kicker {
    margin: 0 0 .8rem !important;
    color: var(--ze-soft) !important;
    font-family: var(--ze-sans) !important;
    font-size: .78rem !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    letter-spacing: .12em !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.ze-post-route h2,
.entry-content .ze-post-route h2 {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-bottom: .75rem !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.7vw, 1.95rem) !important;
}

.ze-post-route p:not(.ze-post-route__kicker),
.entry-content .ze-post-route p:not(.ze-post-route__kicker) {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-bottom: 1.05rem !important;
}

.ze-post-route__links,
.entry-content .ze-post-route__links {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: .5rem !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin-top: .8rem !important;
}

.ze-post-route__links a,
.entry-content .ze-post-route__links a {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    min-height: 2.35rem !important;
    padding: .52rem .78rem !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, .24) !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .68) !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    font-family: var(--ze-sans) !important;
    font-size: .9rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    text-underline-offset: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ze-post-route__links a:hover,
.entry-content .ze-post-route__links a:hover {
    border-color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ze-amber) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.ze-post-route--practice {
    border-left-color: #0f766e !important;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(20, 184, 166, .12), transparent 34%),
        #f4fbf8 !important;
}

.ze-post-route--practice .ze-post-route__kicker,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--practice .ze-post-route__kicker {
    color: #0f766e !important;
}

.ze-post-route--practice .ze-post-route__links a,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--practice .ze-post-route__links a {
    border-color: rgba(15, 118, 110, .24) !important;
    color: #0f766e !important;
}

.ze-post-route--practice .ze-post-route__links a:hover,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--practice .ze-post-route__links a:hover {
    border-color: #0f766e !important;
    color: #0d9488 !important;
}

.ze-post-route--hidden {
    border-left-color: #4338ca !important;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, .12), transparent 34%),
        #f7f6ff !important;
}

.ze-post-route--hidden .ze-post-route__kicker,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--hidden .ze-post-route__kicker {
    color: #4338ca !important;
}

.ze-post-route--hidden .ze-post-route__links a,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--hidden .ze-post-route__links a {
    border-color: rgba(67, 56, 202, .24) !important;
    color: #4338ca !important;
}

.ze-post-route--hidden .ze-post-route__links a:hover,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--hidden .ze-post-route__links a:hover {
    border-color: #4338ca !important;
    color: #6366f1 !important;
}

.ze-post-route--systems .ze-post-route__links a,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--systems .ze-post-route__links a {
    border-color: rgba(30, 58, 138, .24) !important;
    color: #1e3a8a !important;
}

.ze-post-route--systems .ze-post-route__links a:hover,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--systems .ze-post-route__links a:hover {
    border-color: #1e3a8a !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
}

.ze-post-route--liberation .ze-post-route__links a,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--liberation .ze-post-route__links a {
    border-color: rgba(76, 29, 149, .24) !important;
    color: #4c1d95 !important;
}

.ze-post-route--liberation .ze-post-route__links a:hover,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--liberation .ze-post-route__links a:hover {
    border-color: #4c1d95 !important;
    color: #6d28d9 !important;
}

.ze-post-route--thread .ze-post-route__links a,
.entry-content .ze-post-route--thread .ze-post-route__links a {
    border-color: rgba(146, 64, 14, .24) !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .ze-post-route {
        margin: 1.75rem 0 !important;
        padding: 1rem !important;
        border-radius: 17px !important;
    }

    .ze-post-route h2,
    .entry-content .ze-post-route h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 7.2vw, 1.72rem) !important;
    }

    .ze-post-route__links,
    .entry-content .ze-post-route__links {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: .48rem !important;
    }

    .ze-post-route__links a,
    .entry-content .ze-post-route__links a {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        min-height: 2.5rem !important;
        padding: .66rem .82rem !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
}



/* ============================================
   v4.9.4 ARTICLE TOC POLISH
   Styles existing manual article TOCs using common anchors:
   h2#contents, h2#table-of-contents, and h2#toc.
   Also supports optional future .ze-article-toc wrappers.
   ============================================ */
.single-post .entry-content h2[id],
.single-post .entry-content h3[id],
.single .entry-content h2[id],
.single .entry-content h3[id] {
    scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.single-post .entry-content h2#contents,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc,
.single .entry-content h2#contents,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents,
.single .entry-content h2#toc,
.entry-content .ze-article-toc h2,
.ze-article-toc h2 {
    position: relative;
    margin: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.6rem) 0 0 !important;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem .8rem !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border) !important;
    border-bottom: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0 !important;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(214, 160, 61, .14), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(253, 252, 250, .98), rgba(247, 242, 234, .94)) !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3.2vw, 2.05rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.08 !important;
    letter-spacing: -.025em !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(28, 25, 23, .045) !important;
}

.single-post .entry-content h2#contents::before,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents::before,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc::before,
.single .entry-content h2#contents::before,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents::before,
.single .entry-content h2#toc::before,
.entry-content .ze-article-toc h2::before,
.ze-article-toc h2::before {
    content: "Article map";
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 .55rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family: var(--ze-sans);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ul,
.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ol,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ul,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ol,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ul,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ol,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ul,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ol,
.entry-content .ze-article-toc ul,
.entry-content .ze-article-toc ol,
.ze-article-toc ul,
.ze-article-toc ol {
    margin: 0 0 clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.7rem) !important;
    padding: .45rem 1.05rem 1.15rem !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border) !important;
    border-top: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .86) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(28, 25, 23, .055) !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ul li,
.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ol li,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul li,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol li,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ul li,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ol li,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ul li,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ol li,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul li,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol li,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ul li,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ol li,
.entry-content .ze-article-toc li,
.ze-article-toc li {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, .11) !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ul li:first-child,
.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ol li:first-child,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul li:first-child,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol li:first-child,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ul li:first-child,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ol li:first-child,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ul li:first-child,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ol li:first-child,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul li:first-child,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol li:first-child,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ul li:first-child,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ol li:first-child,
.entry-content .ze-article-toc li:first-child,
.ze-article-toc li:first-child {
    border-top: 0 !important;
}

.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ul a,
.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ol a,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul a,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol a,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ul a,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ol a,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ul a,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ol a,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul a,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol a,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ul a,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ol a,
.entry-content .ze-article-toc a,
.ze-article-toc a {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    min-height: 2.55rem !important;
    padding: .58rem .72rem !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
    font-family: var(--ze-sans) !important;
    font-size: .98rem !important;
    font-weight: 720 !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ul a::before,
.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ol a::before,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul a::before,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol a::before,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ul a::before,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ol a::before,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ul a::before,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ol a::before,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul a::before,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol a::before,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ul a::before,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ol a::before,
.entry-content .ze-article-toc a::before,
.ze-article-toc a::before {
    content: "↳";
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    margin-right: .55rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-weight: 900;
    opacity: .75;
}

.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ul a:hover,
.single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ol a:hover,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul a:hover,
.single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol a:hover,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ul a:hover,
.single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ol a:hover,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ul a:hover,
.single .entry-content h2#contents + ol a:hover,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul a:hover,
.single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol a:hover,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ul a:hover,
.single .entry-content h2#toc + ol a:hover,
.entry-content .ze-article-toc a:hover,
.ze-article-toc a:hover {
    background: var(--ze-paper) !important;
    color: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
}

.ze-article-toc {
    margin: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.7rem) 0 !important;
}

.ze-article-toc h2 {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.ze-article-toc__kicker {
    display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .single-post .entry-content h2[id],
    .single-post .entry-content h3[id],
    .single .entry-content h2[id],
    .single .entry-content h3[id] {
        scroll-margin-top: 88px;
    }

    .single-post .entry-content h2#contents,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#toc,
    .single .entry-content h2#contents,
    .single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents,
    .single .entry-content h2#toc,
    .entry-content .ze-article-toc h2,
    .ze-article-toc h2 {
        padding: 1rem 1rem .72rem !important;
        border-radius: 17px 17px 0 0 !important;
        font-size: clamp(1.42rem, 7vw, 1.75rem) !important;
    }

    .single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ul,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ol,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ul,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ol,
    .single .entry-content h2#contents + ul,
    .single .entry-content h2#contents + ol,
    .single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul,
    .single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol,
    .single .entry-content h2#toc + ul,
    .single .entry-content h2#toc + ol,
    .entry-content .ze-article-toc ul,
    .entry-content .ze-article-toc ol,
    .ze-article-toc ul,
    .ze-article-toc ol {
        padding: .32rem .72rem .9rem !important;
        border-radius: 0 0 17px 17px !important;
    }

    .single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ul a,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#contents + ol a,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul a,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol a,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ul a,
    .single-post .entry-content h2#toc + ol a,
    .single .entry-content h2#contents + ul a,
    .single .entry-content h2#contents + ol a,
    .single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ul a,
    .single .entry-content h2#table-of-contents + ol a,
    .single .entry-content h2#toc + ul a,
    .single .entry-content h2#toc + ol a,
    .entry-content .ze-article-toc a,
    .ze-article-toc a {
        min-height: 2.8rem !important;
        padding: .7rem .55rem !important;
        font-size: .96rem !important;
    }
}


/* Accessibility: make skip link visible when focused */
.skip-link.screen-reader-text:focus,
a.skip-link:focus,
.screen-reader-text:focus {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 12px !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    z-index: 100000 !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    clip: auto !important;
    clip-path: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #92400e !important;
    border: 2px solid #92400e !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.18) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* ============================================
   ZENITHEYE GLOSSARY / LEXICON TEMPLATE — v4.9.8
   Reader-first search, subject routing, A-Z index, and term cards.
   ============================================ */
.zlx-page {
    --zlx-max: 1180px;
    background: var(--ze-bg, #fdfcfa);
    color: var(--ze-ink, #1c1917);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
.zlx-wrap {
    width: min(var(--zlx-max), calc(100% - 2.4rem));
    margin-inline: auto;
}
.zlx-kicker,
.zlx-card-kicker {
    margin: 0 0 .65rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    font-family: var(--ze-sans, system-ui, sans-serif);
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.zlx-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.8rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(214, 160, 61, .16), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-bg, #fdfcfa), var(--ze-paper, #f7f2ea));
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border, rgba(146,64,14,.16));
    overflow: hidden;
}
.zlx-hero:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .38;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 44px 44px;
}
.zlx-hero:after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -8rem;
    top: -9rem;
    width: 26rem;
    height: 26rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, .12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.zlx-hero__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(300px, 410px);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
    align-items: center;
}
.zlx-hero__copy {
    max-width: 860px;
}
.zlx-hero h1 {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    max-width: 930px;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 6.8vw, 5.45rem);
    line-height: .98;
    letter-spacing: -.055em;
    color: var(--ze-ink, #1c1917);
}
.zlx-lede {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #57534e);
    font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 2.1vw, 1.34rem);
    line-height: 1.56;
}
.zlx-sublede {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: .85rem 0 0;
    color: var(--ze-soft, #78716c);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.zlx-search {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    gap: .55rem;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: min(100%, 790px);
    margin: 1.65rem 0 0;
    padding: .5rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong, rgba(146,64,14,.28));
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft, 0 6px 20px rgba(28,25,23,.06));
}
.zlx-search input[type="search"] {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    height: 3.35rem;
    padding: 0 1.05rem;
    border: 1px solid transparent !important;
    border-radius: 17px !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink, #1c1917) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 3.35rem;
}
.zlx-search input[type="search"]:focus {
    outline: 2px solid rgba(146,64,14,.18);
    outline-offset: 1px;
    border-color: rgba(146,64,14,.18) !important;
}
.zlx-search button {
    height: 3.35rem;
    padding: 0 1.28rem;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 17px !important;
    background: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.zlx-search button:hover {
    background: var(--ze-amber, #b45309) !important;
}
.zlx-search-note,
.zlx-search-hint {
    max-width: 790px;
    margin: .85rem 0 0;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #57534e);
    font-size: .94rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.zlx-search-note a,
.zlx-search-hint a {
    font-weight: 800;
}
.zlx-hero-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border, rgba(146,64,14,.16));
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft, 0 6px 20px rgba(28,25,23,.06));
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.zlx-hero-card p:not(.zlx-card-kicker) {
    margin: .95rem 0 0;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #57534e);
    line-height: 1.62;
}
.zlx-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1px;
    margin: 0;
    background: rgba(146,64,14,.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.16);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.zlx-stats div {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    padding: 1rem .8rem;
}
.zlx-stats dt {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    font-weight: 800;
}
.zlx-stats dd {
    margin: .32rem 0 0;
    color: var(--ze-soft, #78716c);
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.zlx-guide,
.zlx-subjects,
.zlx-first,
.zlx-az,
.zlx-routes,
.zlx-lexicon {
    padding: clamp(2.7rem, 6vw, 5.4rem) 0;
}
.zlx-guide,
.zlx-first,
.zlx-lexicon {
    background: var(--ze-bg, #fdfcfa);
}
.zlx-routes,
.zlx-az {
    background: var(--ze-paper, #f7f2ea);
}
.zlx-subjects {
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ze-border, rgba(146,64,14,.16));
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border, rgba(146,64,14,.16));
}
.zlx-section-head {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 0 1.55rem;
}
.zlx-section-head--split {
    max-width: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(260px, 430px);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: end;
}
.zlx-section-head--compact {
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.zlx-section-head h2 {
    margin: 0 0 .65rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.8vw, 3.15rem);
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
}
.zlx-section-head p:not(.zlx-kicker) {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #57534e);
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.zlx-guide-grid,
.zlx-route-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}
.zlx-route-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}
.zlx-guide-grid article,
.zlx-route-card,
.zlx-term-card,
.zlx-no-results {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border, rgba(146,64,14,.16));
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft, 0 6px 20px rgba(28,25,23,.06));
}
.zlx-guide-grid article,
.zlx-route-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
}
.zlx-guide-grid span,
.zlx-route-card span {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin: 0 0 .8rem;
    padding: .32rem .64rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.16);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ze-paper, #f7f2ea);
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.zlx-guide-grid h3,
.zlx-route-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .55rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.08;
}
.zlx-guide-grid p,
.zlx-route-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #57534e);
    line-height: 1.58;
}
.zlx-route-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 18rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink, #1c1917);
}
.zlx-route-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--ze-border-strong, rgba(146,64,14,.28));
    color: var(--ze-ink, #1c1917);
}
.zlx-route-card strong {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    font-size: .9rem;
}
.zlx-subject-pills {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: .65rem;
}
.zlx-subject-pills a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: .75rem;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 3.3rem;
    padding: .7rem .8rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.16);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--ze-paper, #f7f2ea);
    color: var(--ze-ink, #1c1917);
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 780;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.zlx-subject-pills a:hover {
    border-color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    background: #fff;
}
.zlx-subject-pills em {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 2.1rem;
    padding: .25rem .42rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ze-soft, #78716c);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: .76rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.zlx-first__links,
.zlx-az__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .42rem;
}
.zlx-first__links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: .48rem .72rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.16);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 820;
}
.zlx-first__links a:hover {
    background: var(--ze-paper, #f7f2ea);
    border-color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
}
.zlx-az__links {
    margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}
.zlx-az__links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 2.12rem;
    height: 2.12rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border, rgba(146,64,14,.16));
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    font-weight: 850;
}
.zlx-az__links a:hover {
    background: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    color: #fff;
}
.zlx-alpha-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}
.zlx-alpha-group {
    scroll-margin-top: 7rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border, rgba(146,64,14,.16));
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}
.zlx-alpha-group h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .7rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
}
.zlx-alpha-group ul {
    display: grid;
    gap: .35rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.zlx-alpha-group a {
    color: var(--ze-muted, #57534e);
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.zlx-alpha-group a:hover {
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
}
.zlx-topic {
    scroll-margin-top: 7rem;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}
.zlx-topic:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.zlx-topic__head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: end;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.zlx-topic__head h2 {
    margin: 0 0 .65rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.35rem);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
}
.zlx-topic__head p:not(.zlx-kicker) {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #57534e);
    font-size: 1.04rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.zlx-topic__head > span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 2.4rem;
    padding: .45rem .72rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.16);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ze-paper, #f7f2ea);
    color: var(--ze-soft, #78716c);
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 820;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.zlx-term-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.zlx-term-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 17.5rem;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.1rem;
    scroll-margin-top: 7rem;
}
.zlx-term-card:target {
    border-color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(146,64,14,.12), var(--ze-shadow-soft, 0 6px 20px rgba(28,25,23,.06));
}
.zlx-term-card__field {
    margin: 0 0 .62rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    font-size: .66rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.zlx-term-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .42rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: 1.44rem;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.zlx-aliases {
    margin: 0 0 .62rem !important;
    color: var(--ze-soft, #78716c);
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}
.zlx-term-card p[itemprop="description"] {
    margin: 0 0 .9rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #57534e);
    line-height: 1.62;
}
.zlx-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .32rem;
    margin: .1rem 0 .9rem;
}
.zlx-tags span {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: .28rem .52rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.14);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ze-paper, #f7f2ea);
    color: var(--ze-soft, #78716c);
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.zlx-reading {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: .85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ze-border, rgba(146,64,14,.16));
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .38rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.zlx-reading span {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 .05rem;
    color: var(--ze-soft, #78716c);
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.zlx-reading a {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: .35rem .58rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.18);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 760;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.zlx-reading a:hover {
    background: var(--ze-paper, #f7f2ea);
    border-color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
}
.zlx-anchor-link {
    margin-top: .8rem;
    color: var(--ze-soft, #78716c);
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 760;
}
.zlx-anchor-link:hover {
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
}
.zlx-no-results {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding: 1.8rem;
}
.zlx-no-results h2 {
    margin: 0 0 .55rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
}
.zlx-no-results p:not(.zlx-kicker) {
    color: var(--ze-muted, #57534e);
}
.zlx-no-results a {
    font-weight: 850;
}
.zlx-closing {
    padding: clamp(3.1rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-charcoal, #1c1917), var(--ze-charcoal-2, #292524));
    color: #fff;
}
.zlx-closing__inner {
    max-width: 920px;
    text-align: center;
}
.zlx-closing h2 {
    margin: 0 0 .75rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.3vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
}
.zlx-closing p:not(.zlx-kicker) {
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
    max-width: 760px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
    font-size: 1.04rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.zlx-closing__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .6rem;
    justify-content: center;
}
.zlx-closing__links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 2.6rem;
    padding: .62rem .9rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,160,61,.34);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.zlx-closing__links a:hover {
    background: rgba(214,160,61,.12);
    color: var(--ze-gold, #d6a03d) !important;
}
@media (max-width: 1150px) {
    .zlx-route-grid,
    .zlx-subject-pills,
    .zlx-alpha-list {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
    .zlx-term-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .zlx-hero__grid,
    .zlx-section-head--split,
    .zlx-guide-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .zlx-hero-card {
        max-width: 520px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .zlx-wrap {
        width: min(100% - 1.25rem, var(--zlx-max));
    }
    .zlx-hero {
        padding: 3.25rem 0 2.7rem;
    }
    .zlx-hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 12vw, 4rem);
    }
    .zlx-search {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: .55rem;
    }
    .zlx-search input[type="search"],
    .zlx-search button {
        width: 100%;
        height: 3.3rem;
        border-radius: 15px !important;
        line-height: 3.3rem;
    }
    .zlx-guide,
    .zlx-subjects,
    .zlx-first,
    .zlx-az,
    .zlx-routes,
    .zlx-lexicon {
        padding: 2.8rem 0;
    }
    .zlx-route-grid,
    .zlx-subject-pills,
    .zlx-alpha-list,
    .zlx-term-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .zlx-route-card,
    .zlx-term-card {
        min-height: 0;
    }
    .zlx-topic__head {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        align-items: start;
    }
    .zlx-topic__head > span {
        width: fit-content;
    }
    .zlx-closing__links {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .zlx-closing__links a {
        width: 100%;
    }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .zlx-page *,
    .zlx-page *:before,
    .zlx-page *:after {
        transition-duration: .001ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   ZENITHEYE v4.9.8 FULL STYLE MERGE
   Articles & Reading Paths hub, single-post reading meta,
   route orientation blocks, and safe mobile refinements.
   Merged into full style.css rather than kept as a separate patch.
   ============================================ */
:root {
    --ze-paper-soft: #f5f2ed;
    --ze-line: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.16);
    --ze-bronze-dark: #713108;
    --ze-night: #17120f;
}

.ze-section--soft {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfaf8 0%, #f5f2ed 100%);
}

.ze-section--dark {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(183, 121, 31, 0.18), transparent 32%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #1c140f 0%, #24170f 52%, #120d0a 100%);
    color: #fff8ef;
}

.ze-section__header,
.ze-split-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
}

.ze-section__header {
    max-width: 760px;
}

.ze-section__header h2,
.ze-split-header h2,
.ze-route-collection__intro h2,
.ze-single-route-block h2 {
    margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink, #24170f);
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-weight: 650;
    line-height: 1.08;
}

.ze-section__header p,
.ze-split-header p,
.ze-route-collection__intro p,
.ze-single-route-block p {
    color: var(--ze-muted, #6f6258);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.ze-section--dark .ze-section__header h2,
.ze-section--dark .ze-route-panel h2,
.ze-section--dark .ze-route-panel p {
    color: #fff8ef;
}

/* Single-post reading time and route orientation */
.ze-single-reading-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.ze-single-reading-meta span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.42rem 0.7rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-line, rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.16));
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(253, 252, 250, 0.78);
    color: var(--ze-muted, #6f6258);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 650;
}

.ze-single-route-block {
    margin: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0 1.5rem;
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-line, rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.16));
    border-radius: 22px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88), rgba(245, 242, 237, 0.94)),
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(183, 121, 31, 0.12), transparent 42%);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(36, 23, 15, 0.08);
}

.ze-single-route-block h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.9rem);
}

.ze-route-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.66rem 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.22);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.08);
    color: var(--ze-bronze-dark, #713108);
    font-weight: 760;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ze-route-link:hover,
.ze-route-link:focus-visible {
    background: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    color: #fffaf2;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ze-single-route-block--systems,
.ze-single-route-block--discernment,
.ze-single-route-block--liberation,
.ze-single-route-block--practice,
.ze-single-route-block--sources,
.ze-single-route-block--thread {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ze-single-route-block::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 auto 0 0;
    width: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ze-bronze, #92400e), var(--ze-amber, #b7791f));
}

/* Articles & Reading Paths page */
.ze-articles-page {
    background: var(--ze-paper, #fdfcfa);
}

.ze-articles-hero {
    padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0 clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 12%, rgba(183, 121, 31, 0.12), transparent 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 86% 10%, rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.08), transparent 32%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #fdfcfa 0%, #f5f2ed 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-line, rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.16));
}

.ze-articles-hero__inner {
    max-width: 880px;
}

.ze-articles-hero h1 {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink, #24170f);
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 680;
    letter-spacing: -0.045em;
    line-height: 0.98;
}

.ze-articles-lede {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #6f6258);
    font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 2vw, 1.28rem);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ze-articles-search {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.ze-articles-search .ze-search-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-line, rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.16));
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(36, 23, 15, 0.08);
}

.ze-articles-search input[type='search'] {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ze-ink, #24170f);
    font-size: 1rem;
    outline: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
}

.ze-articles-search button,
.ze-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 760;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ze-articles-search button {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    color: #fffaf2;
}

.ze-articles-quicklinks,
.ze-action-row,
.ze-term-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.ze-articles-quicklinks a,
.ze-term-row span,
.ze-count-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 999px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.ze-articles-quicklinks a {
    padding: 0.52rem 0.72rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.18);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
    color: var(--ze-bronze-dark, #713108);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 720;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ze-articles-quicklinks a:hover,
.ze-articles-quicklinks a:focus-visible {
    background: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.09);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ze-reader-door-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ze-reader-door-card,
.ze-article-list-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-line, rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.16));
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(36, 23, 15, 0.07);
    transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}

.ze-reader-door-card:hover,
.ze-article-list-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(36, 23, 15, 0.11);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ze-reader-door-card a,
.ze-article-list-card a {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem);
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ze-reader-door-card h3,
.ze-article-list-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink, #24170f);
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.42rem);
    line-height: 1.16;
}

.ze-reader-door-card p,
.ze-article-list-card p {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #6f6258);
    line-height: 1.62;
}

.ze-term-row span {
    padding: 0.42rem 0.58rem;
    background: rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.07);
    color: var(--ze-bronze-dark, #713108);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 720;
}

.ze-split-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ze-count-pill {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 0.58rem 0.78rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.18);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    color: var(--ze-bronze-dark, #713108);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 760;
}

.ze-article-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ze-latest-articles-section .ze-article-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.ze-article-list-card .ze-card-kicker {
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.ze-route-collection {
    background: var(--ze-paper, #fdfcfa);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.08);
}

.ze-route-collection:nth-of-type(even) {
    background: #f8f5ef;
}

.ze-route-collection > .ze-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 0.72fr) minmax(0, 1.45fr);
    gap: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: start;
}

.ze-route-collection__intro {
    position: sticky;
    top: 105px;
}

.ze-route-collection__intro h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.ze-empty-note {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.22);
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #6f6258);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
}

.ze-route-panel {
    max-width: 830px;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.ze-button {
    padding: 0.78rem 1rem;
}

.ze-button--light {
    background: #fff8ef;
    color: var(--ze-bronze-dark, #713108);
}

.ze-button--ghost-light {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff8ef;
}

.ze-button:hover,
.ze-button:focus-visible {
    text-decoration: none;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Small accessibility hardening. */
.ze-articles-page a:focus-visible,
.ze-single-route-block a:focus-visible,
.ze-articles-search button:focus-visible,
.ze-articles-search input[type='search']:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(183, 121, 31, 0.38);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ze-reader-door-grid,
    .ze-article-list,
    .ze-latest-articles-section .ze-article-list {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .ze-route-collection > .ze-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ze-route-collection__intro {
        position: static;
    }

    .ze-split-header {
        align-items: start;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .ze-container {
        width: min(100% - 28px, 1120px);
    }

    .ze-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }

    .ze-reader-door-grid,
    .ze-article-list,
    .ze-latest-articles-section .ze-article-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ze-articles-hero {
        padding-top: 3.25rem;
    }

    .ze-articles-search .ze-search-form {
        align-items: stretch;
        border-radius: 22px;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 0.65rem;
    }

    .ze-articles-search input[type='search'],
    .ze-articles-search button {
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .ze-articles-quicklinks a,
    .ze-term-row span {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .ze-single-route-block {
        border-radius: 18px;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   ZENITHEYE HUB PAGE SUITE — v4.9.9
   Homepage, Start Here, The Thread, Nag Hammadi, Liberation and Sitemap.
   Designed for human navigation first, with AEO/SEO structure kept clean.
   ============================================ */
.ze-page-suite {
    background: var(--ze-bg);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.ze-suite-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.8rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.8rem);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(214,160,61,.16), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-bg), var(--ze-paper));
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ze-suite-hero:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: .42;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 42px 42px;
}

.ze-suite-hero__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(270px, .58fr);
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.ze-suite-hero h1 {
    max-width: 940px;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7.2vw, 5.8rem);
    line-height: .98;
    letter-spacing: -.055em;
}

.ze-suite-lede {
    max-width: 800px;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 2.2vw, 1.32rem);
    line-height: 1.58;
}

.ze-suite-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .75rem;
    margin: 1.55rem 0 1.1rem;
}

.ze-suite-search {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

.ze-suite-search .ze-search-form {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto !important;
    gap: .55rem !important;
    padding: .45rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
}

.ze-suite-search input[type="search"] {
    width: 100% !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: .88rem 1rem !important;
    color: var(--ze-ink) !important;
}

.ze-suite-search button[type="submit"] {
    position: static !important;
    min-width: 104px !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    background: var(--ze-bronze) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: .82rem 1.15rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.ze-orientation-card {
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.7rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.74);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ze-orientation-card ol,
.ze-orientation-card ul {
    margin: .5rem 0 1rem;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
}

.ze-orientation-card a {
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ze-big-number {
    display: block;
    margin: .2rem 0 .35rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    line-height: 1;
}

.ze-compact-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: .55rem;
    margin: .8rem 0 1rem;
}

.ze-compact-stats div {
    padding: .72rem .6rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--ze-paper);
    text-align: center;
}

.ze-compact-stats dt {
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    line-height: 1;
}

.ze-compact-stats dd {
    margin: .25rem 0 0;
    color: var(--ze-soft);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ze-suite-stats {
    background: var(--ze-charcoal);
    color: #fff;
}

.ze-suite-stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1px;
}

.ze-suite-stats__grid div {
    padding: 1.05rem .8rem;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    text-align: center;
}

.ze-suite-stats__grid div:first-child {
    border-left: 0;
}

.ze-suite-stats strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 4vw, 2.35rem);
    color: var(--ze-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.ze-suite-stats span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: .38rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 760;
    letter-spacing: .13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ze-suite-section {
    position: relative;
}

.ze-suite-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ze-suite-card-grid--two { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.ze-suite-card-grid--three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.ze-suite-card-grid--four { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.ze-suite-card-grid--five { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

.ze-suite-card,
.ze-suite-mini-card,
.ze-sitemap-route-card,
.ze-pathway-item,
.ze-suite-list-panel {
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
}

.ze-suite-card,
.ze-suite-mini-card {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 100%;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: clamp(1.05rem, 2.4vw, 1.45rem);
}

.ze-suite-card:hover,
.ze-suite-mini-card:hover,
.ze-pathway-item:hover,
.ze-suite-list-panel a:hover {
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    border-color: var(--ze-border-strong);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ze-suite-card > span,
.ze-suite-mini-card > span:first-child {
    margin: 0 0 .72rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ze-suite-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .65rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.65rem);
}

.ze-suite-card p,
.ze-suite-mini-card span,
.ze-sitemap-route-card li,
.ze-suite-rich {
    color: var(--ze-muted);
}

.ze-suite-card strong,
.ze-suite-mini-card strong {
    display: block;
    margin-top: auto;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-weight: 850;
}

.ze-suite-card--static a {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-weight: 850;
}

.ze-suite-mini-card strong {
    margin: 0 0 .35rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
}

.ze-suite-mini-card span {
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.ze-suite-card--pillar {
    min-height: 28rem;
}

.ze-suite-card--pillar .ze-tags {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: .8rem;
}

.ze-suite-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr);
    gap: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    align-items: start;
}

.ze-suite-feature-panel .ze-article-card {
    height: 100%;
}

.ze-suite-inline-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .5rem;
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
}

.ze-suite-inline-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: .48rem .72rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-weight: 780;
}

.ze-suite-list-panel {
    display: grid;
    padding: .55rem;
    gap: .45rem;
}

.ze-suite-list-panel a {
    display: grid;
    gap: .18rem;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: .9rem 1rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
}

.ze-suite-list-panel strong {
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: 1.16rem;
}

.ze-suite-list-panel span {
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    font-size: .94rem;
}

.ze-suite-rich p {
    font-size: 1.06rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ze-codex-shelf--suite {
    margin: 0;
}

.ze-pathway-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: .85rem;
}

.ze-pathway-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.35rem);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
}

.ze-pathway-step {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ze-paper);
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ze-pathway-item h3 {
    margin: .05rem 0 .45rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.22rem, 2.6vw, 1.62rem);
}

.ze-pathway-item p {
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
}

.ze-sitemap-route-card {
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.35rem);
}

.ze-sitemap-route-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .7rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-route-card ol {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-route-card li + li {
    margin-top: .35rem;
}

.ze-sitemap-route-card a {
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ze-page-suite a:focus-visible,
.ze-page-suite button:focus-visible,
.ze-page-suite input:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(183, 121, 31, 0.38);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Remove old homepage route prefix if older markup appears. */
.ze-path-number::before {
    content: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .ze-suite-card-grid--five,
    .ze-suite-card-grid--four {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
    .ze-suite-hero__grid,
    .ze-suite-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ze-suite-card-grid--three {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .ze-suite-card--pillar {
        min-height: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .ze-suite-hero {
        padding: 3.2rem 0 2.8rem;
    }

    .ze-suite-hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 12vw, 3.75rem);
    }

    .ze-suite-actions {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ze-suite-actions .ze-button {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ze-suite-search .ze-search-form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        border-radius: 22px;
    }

    .ze-suite-search input[type="search"],
    .ze-suite-search button[type="submit"] {
        width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }

    .ze-suite-stats__grid,
    .ze-compact-stats,
    .ze-suite-card-grid--two,
    .ze-suite-card-grid--three,
    .ze-suite-card-grid--four,
    .ze-suite-card-grid--five {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ze-pathway-item {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ze-pathway-step {
        width: 2.65rem;
        height: 2.65rem;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   v4.9.10 GLOSSARY SEARCH FLOW
   Search results appear directly below the search box; A-Z navigation is visible near the top.
   ============================================ */
.zlx-quick-az {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .36rem;
    width: min(100%, 790px);
    margin: .75rem 0 0;
}
.zlx-quick-az span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 2rem;
    padding: .22rem .58rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.16);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
    color: var(--ze-soft, #78716c);
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.zlx-quick-az a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 2rem;
    height: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.18);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1;
}
.zlx-quick-az a:hover {
    background: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    border-color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    color: #fff;
}
.zlx-inline-results {
    width: min(100%, 860px);
    margin: 1.15rem 0 0;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2.4vw, 1.35rem);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border, rgba(146,64,14,.16));
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.84);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft, 0 6px 20px rgba(28,25,23,.06));
}
.zlx-inline-results__head {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.zlx-inline-results__head h2 {
    margin: 0 0 .45rem;
    font-family: var(--ze-serif, Georgia, serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -.035em;
}
.zlx-inline-results__head p:not(.zlx-kicker) {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ze-muted, #57534e);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.zlx-inline-results .zlx-topic {
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.zlx-inline-results .zlx-topic:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.zlx-inline-results .zlx-topic__head {
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.zlx-inline-results .zlx-topic__head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.7vw, 2rem);
}
.zlx-inline-results .zlx-term-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}
.zlx-inline-results .zlx-term-card {
    min-height: 0;
}
.zlx-inline-results .zlx-no-results {
    max-width: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .zlx-quick-az {
        gap: .32rem;
    }
    .zlx-quick-az span {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .zlx-quick-az a {
        width: 2.08rem;
        height: 2.08rem;
    }
    .zlx-inline-results {
        margin-top: 1rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: .9rem;
    }
    .zlx-inline-results .zlx-term-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   ZENITHEYE v4.9.11 POST HOTFIX
   Restores a wider, more comfortable article body on tablets and keeps
   generated route/meta blocks from squeezing Kadence single posts.
   ============================================ */

body.single-post .content-container,
body.single-post .site-container,
body.single-post #primary.content-area,
body.single-post .content-area {
    max-width: min(1120px, calc(100vw - 2rem)) !important;
}

body.single-post .site-main,
body.single-post article.entry,
body.single-post .entry.single-entry,
body.single-post .post-entry,
body.single-post .entry-content-wrap {
    max-width: min(980px, calc(100vw - 2rem)) !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}

body.single-post .entry-content-wrap {
    padding-left: clamp(1.1rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) !important;
    padding-right: clamp(1.1rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) !important;
}

body.single-post .entry-header,
body.single-post .entry-title,
body.single-post .entry-meta,
body.single-post .entry-content,
body.single-post .single-content,
body.single-post .post-thumbnail,
body.single-post .wp-post-image,
body.single-post .ze-single-reading-meta,
body.single-post .ze-single-route-block {
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

body.single-post .entry-content,
body.single-post .single-content {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.55vw, 1.085rem);
    line-height: 1.72;
}

body.single-post .entry-content > p,
body.single-post .entry-content > ul,
body.single-post .entry-content > ol,
body.single-post .entry-content > blockquote,
body.single-post .single-content > p,
body.single-post .single-content > ul,
body.single-post .single-content > ol,
body.single-post .single-content > blockquote {
    max-width: 760px;
}

body.single-post .entry-content > .wp-block-image,
body.single-post .entry-content > .wp-block-table,
body.single-post .entry-content > .wp-block-group,
body.single-post .entry-content > .ze-post-route,
body.single-post .entry-content > .ze-article-toc,
body.single-post .entry-content > .rank-math-block,
body.single-post .entry-content > .rank-math-list,
body.single-post .single-content > .wp-block-image,
body.single-post .single-content > .wp-block-table,
body.single-post .single-content > .wp-block-group,
body.single-post .single-content > .ze-post-route,
body.single-post .single-content > .ze-article-toc {
    max-width: 100%;
}

body.single-post .ze-single-reading-meta {
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

body.single-post .ze-single-route-block {
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1180px) {
    body.single-post .content-container,
    body.single-post .site-container,
    body.single-post #primary.content-area,
    body.single-post .content-area {
        max-width: calc(100vw - 1.5rem) !important;
    }

    body.single-post .site-main,
    body.single-post article.entry,
    body.single-post .entry.single-entry,
    body.single-post .post-entry,
    body.single-post .entry-content-wrap {
        max-width: min(940px, calc(100vw - 1.5rem)) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    body.single-post .content-container,
    body.single-post .site-container,
    body.single-post #primary.content-area,
    body.single-post .content-area,
    body.single-post .site-main,
    body.single-post article.entry,
    body.single-post .entry.single-entry,
    body.single-post .post-entry,
    body.single-post .entry-content-wrap {
        max-width: calc(100vw - 1rem) !important;
    }

    body.single-post .entry-content-wrap {
        padding-left: 1rem !important;
        padding-right: 1rem !important;
    }
}


/* ============================================
   ZENITHEYE v4.9.12 SINGLE POST SAFE MODE
   Restores Kadence-friendly article width and disables experimental route boxes.
   ============================================ */

body.single-post {
    --global-content-width: 1120px;
    --global-content-edge-padding: 1.1rem;
}

body.single-post .content-container,
body.single-post .content-container.site-container,
body.single-post .site-container,
body.single-post #primary.content-area,
body.single-post .content-area,
body.single-post .site-main,
body.single-post article.entry,
body.single-post .entry.single-entry,
body.single-post .post-entry,
body.single-post .entry-content-wrap {
    width: min(100%, 1120px) !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 1.25rem) !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}

body.single-post .entry-content-wrap {
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem) !important;
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem) !important;
}

body.single-post .entry-header,
body.single-post .entry-title,
body.single-post .entry-meta,
body.single-post .entry-taxonomies,
body.single-post .entry-content,
body.single-post .single-content,
body.single-post .post-thumbnail,
body.single-post .wp-post-image {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

body.single-post .entry-content,
body.single-post .single-content {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.35vw, 1.08rem);
    line-height: 1.72;
}

body.single-post .entry-content > p,
body.single-post .entry-content > ul,
body.single-post .entry-content > ol,
body.single-post .entry-content > blockquote,
body.single-post .single-content > p,
body.single-post .single-content > ul,
body.single-post .single-content > ol,
body.single-post .single-content > blockquote {
    max-width: 900px !important;
}

body.single-post .entry-content > .wp-block-image,
body.single-post .entry-content > .wp-block-table,
body.single-post .entry-content > .wp-block-group,
body.single-post .entry-content > .wp-block-columns,
body.single-post .entry-content > .ze-article-toc,
body.single-post .entry-content > .rank-math-block,
body.single-post .entry-content > .rank-math-list,
body.single-post .entry-content > .wp-block-kadence-rowlayout,
body.single-post .single-content > .wp-block-image,
body.single-post .single-content > .wp-block-table,
body.single-post .single-content > .wp-block-group,
body.single-post .single-content > .wp-block-columns,
body.single-post .single-content > .ze-article-toc,
body.single-post .single-content > .rank-math-block,
body.single-post .single-content > .rank-math-list,
body.single-post .single-content > .wp-block-kadence-rowlayout {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* Route boxes were experimental and can make single posts feel like hub pages. */
body.single-post .ze-single-route-block {
    display: none !important;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1180px) {
    body.single-post .content-container,
    body.single-post .content-container.site-container,
    body.single-post .site-container,
    body.single-post #primary.content-area,
    body.single-post .content-area,
    body.single-post .site-main,
    body.single-post article.entry,
    body.single-post .entry.single-entry,
    body.single-post .post-entry,
    body.single-post .entry-content-wrap {
        width: min(100%, 1080px) !important;
        max-width: calc(100vw - 1rem) !important;
    }

    body.single-post .entry-content > p,
    body.single-post .entry-content > ul,
    body.single-post .entry-content > ol,
    body.single-post .entry-content > blockquote,
    body.single-post .single-content > p,
    body.single-post .single-content > ul,
    body.single-post .single-content > ol,
    body.single-post .single-content > blockquote {
        max-width: 880px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    body.single-post .content-container,
    body.single-post .content-container.site-container,
    body.single-post .site-container,
    body.single-post #primary.content-area,
    body.single-post .content-area,
    body.single-post .site-main,
    body.single-post article.entry,
    body.single-post .entry.single-entry,
    body.single-post .post-entry,
    body.single-post .entry-content-wrap {
        max-width: calc(100vw - .8rem) !important;
    }

    body.single-post .entry-content-wrap {
        padding-left: .95rem !important;
        padding-right: .95rem !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   ZENITHEYE POSTS PAGE INDEX — v4.9.13
   Use with home.php for the WordPress-assigned Posts page.
   ============================================ */
.ze-blog-index-card a {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ze-blog-index-card__media {
    margin: 0;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.12);
    background: var(--ze-paper, #f7f2ea);
}

.ze-blog-index-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ze-blog-index-card__body {
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem);
}

.ze-blog-index-card h2 {
    margin: 0 0 .55rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink, #24170f);
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.42rem);
    line-height: 1.16;
}

.ze-blog-index-pagination {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.ze-blog-index-pagination .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .55rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ze-blog-index-pagination .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 2.45rem;
    min-height: 2.45rem;
    padding: .45rem .72rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(146,64,14,.18);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    color: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    font-weight: 760;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ze-blog-index-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.ze-blog-index-pagination .page-numbers:hover,
.ze-blog-index-pagination .page-numbers:focus-visible {
    background: var(--ze-bronze, #92400e);
    color: #fffaf2;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .ze-blog-index-card__media {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   ZENITHEYE READING PATHS HUB — v4.9.14
   Premium human navigation layer for /reading-paths/.
   ============================================ */
.ze-reading-paths-page {
    background: var(--ze-bg);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
}

.ze-pathway-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.75rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(214,160,61,.16), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-bg), var(--ze-paper));
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
}

.ze-pathway-hero:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: .42;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 42px 42px;
}

.ze-pathway-hero__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(300px, .8fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.ze-pathway-hero h1 {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    max-width: 880px;
    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 7vw, 5.55rem);
    line-height: .98;
    letter-spacing: -.055em;
}

.ze-pathway-lede {
    max-width: 780px;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 2.1vw, 1.3rem);
    line-height: 1.58;
}

.ze-pathway-card,
.ze-pathway-route,
.ze-pathway-tool,
.ze-pathway-note {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
}

.ze-pathway-card {
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.ze-pathway-card ol {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
}

.ze-pathway-card li { margin-bottom: .45rem; }
.ze-pathway-card li::marker { color: var(--ze-bronze); font-weight: 800; }

.ze-pathway-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ze-pathway-route {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 22rem;
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.55rem);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.ze-pathway-route:hover,
.ze-pathway-route:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    border-color: var(--ze-border-strong);
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow);
}

.ze-pathway-route span {
    margin: 0 0 .85rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ze-pathway-route h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .65rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.3vw, 1.75rem);
}

.ze-pathway-route p {
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    line-height: 1.58;
}

.ze-pathway-route strong {
    display: block;
    margin-top: auto;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-size: .92rem;
}

.ze-pathway-terms {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .4rem;
    margin: 1rem 0 1.1rem;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.ze-pathway-terms li {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: .24rem .58rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--ze-paper);
    color: var(--ze-soft);
    font-size: .75rem;
}

.ze-pathway-tools {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ze-pathway-tool {
    padding: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
}

.ze-pathway-tool strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: .3rem;
    color: var(--ze-ink);
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: 1.22rem;
}

.ze-pathway-tool span { color: var(--ze-muted); }

.ze-pathway-note {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.7rem);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ze-bronze);
}

.ze-pathway-note p { color: var(--ze-muted); }

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
    .ze-pathway-hero__grid,
    .ze-pathway-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ze-pathway-tools { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .ze-pathway-hero__grid,
    .ze-pathway-grid,
    .ze-pathway-tools { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ze-pathway-route { min-height: 0; }
}



/* ============================================
   ZENITHEYE PREMIUM HUBS - v4.9.15
   New to Gnosticism, Modern Gnosis, Practice, Series
   ============================================ */
.ze-premium-page { background: var(--ze-bg); color: var(--ze-ink); overflow-x: hidden; }
.ze-premium-hero { position: relative; padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.8rem) 0 clamp(3.2rem, 6vw, 5rem); background: radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(214,160,61,.15), transparent 34%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ze-bg), var(--ze-paper)); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ze-border); overflow: hidden; }
.ze-premium-hero:before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .42; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(146,64,14,.035) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 42px 42px; }
.ze-premium-hero__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(280px, .75fr); gap: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.ze-premium-hero h1 { margin: 0 0 1rem; max-width: 960px; font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 7vw, 5.6rem); line-height: .98; letter-spacing: -.055em; }
.ze-premium-lede { max-width: 790px; color: var(--ze-muted); font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 2.1vw, 1.32rem); line-height: 1.58; }
.ze-premium-aside { background: rgba(255,255,255,.76); border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft); padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2.6vw, 1.7rem); }
.ze-premium-aside h2, .ze-premium-aside h3 { margin: 0 0 .65rem; font-size: 1.45rem; }
.ze-premium-aside p, .ze-premium-aside li { color: var(--ze-muted); }
.ze-premium-aside ol, .ze-premium-aside ul { margin: .8rem 0 0; padding-left: 1.15rem; }
.ze-premium-grid, .ze-premium-grid--three, .ze-premium-grid--four { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.ze-premium-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.ze-premium-grid--three { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.ze-premium-grid--four { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.ze-premium-card, .ze-premium-link-card, .ze-series-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft); }
.ze-premium-card { padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2.6vw, 1.55rem); }
.ze-premium-link-card, .ze-series-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 100%; padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2.6vw, 1.55rem); color: var(--ze-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.ze-premium-link-card:hover, .ze-series-card:hover { color: var(--ze-ink); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--ze-border-strong); box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow); }
.ze-premium-link-card span, .ze-series-card span, .ze-premium-label { display: inline-flex; width: fit-content; margin-bottom: .75rem; padding: .28rem .68rem; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ze-paper); color: var(--ze-bronze); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 820; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.ze-premium-card h3, .ze-premium-link-card h3, .ze-series-card h3 { margin: 0 0 .65rem; font-size: clamp(1.32rem, 2.3vw, 1.72rem); }
.ze-premium-card p, .ze-premium-link-card p, .ze-series-card p { color: var(--ze-muted); }
.ze-premium-link-card strong, .ze-series-card strong { margin-top: auto; color: var(--ze-bronze); font-size: .9rem; }
.ze-premium-terms { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .42rem; list-style: none; margin: .4rem 0 1rem; padding: 0; }
.ze-premium-terms li { border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ze-paper); color: var(--ze-soft); padding: .22rem .56rem; font-size: .74rem; }
.ze-route-rail { display: grid; gap: .75rem; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ze-route-rail a { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0,1fr) auto; gap: .85rem; align-items: center; padding: .95rem 1rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: 18px; color: var(--ze-ink); box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft); }
.ze-route-rail a:hover { border-color: var(--ze-border-strong); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--ze-ink); }
.ze-route-rail em { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 2.3rem; height: 2.3rem; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ze-paper); color: var(--ze-bronze); font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-style: normal; font-weight: 800; }
.ze-route-rail strong { display: block; font-family: var(--ze-serif); font-size: 1.12rem; }
.ze-route-rail small { color: var(--ze-soft); }
.ze-route-rail b { color: var(--ze-bronze); }
.ze-premium-note { margin-top: 1.5rem; padding: 1rem 1.15rem; border: 1px solid var(--ze-border); border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); color: var(--ze-muted); }
.ze-premium-note strong { color: var(--ze-ink); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .ze-premium-grid--four, .ze-premium-grid--three { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .ze-premium-hero { padding: 3.2rem 0 2.7rem; } .ze-premium-hero__grid, .ze-premium-grid, .ze-premium-grid--three, .ze-premium-grid--four { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ze-premium-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 12vw, 3.8rem); } .ze-route-rail a { grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0,1fr); } .ze-route-rail b { grid-column: 2; } }

/* ============================================
   ZENITHEYE SOURCE & TRUST PAGES - v4.9.16
   Source Library, About, Editorial Principles, Contact, Sitemap refinements.
   ============================================ */
.ze-source-library-page .ze-source-hero .ze-premium-aside,
.ze-about-premium-page .ze-premium-aside,
.ze-editorial-page .ze-premium-aside,
.ze-contact-page .ze-premium-aside,
.ze-sitemap-page .ze-premium-aside {
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ze-about-portrait {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ze-about-portrait img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ze-about-portrait figcaption {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    background: rgba(247,242,234,.86);
    font-size: .92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.ze-trust-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(300px, .92fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: start;
}

.ze-trust-split > div > p {
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
}

.ze-layer-rail a {
    cursor: default;
}

.ze-layer-rail a:hover {
    transform: none;
}

.ze-contact-premium-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, .78fr) minmax(0, 1.22fr);
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    align-items: start;
}

.ze-contact-guidance ul {
    margin: .75rem 0 1.4rem;
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--ze-muted);
    line-height: 1.72;
}

.ze-contact-form-shell {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ze-border);
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: var(--ze-shadow-soft);
}

.ze-contact-form-intro h2,
.ze-sitemap-page h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.ze-big-number {
    display: block;
    margin: .2rem 0 .55rem;
    color: var(--ze-bronze);
    font-family: var(--ze-serif);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    line-height: .9;
}

.ze-sitemap-post-card h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ze-trust-split,
    .ze-contact-premium-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}