:root {
            --primary-gold: #D4AF37;
            --secondary-gold: #B8860B;
            --light-cream: #FDF5E6;
            --cream: #F5E6D3;
            --dark-cream: #E8D5B7;
            --deep-dark: #0A0A0A;
            --card-dark: #1A1A1A;
            --text-light: #FFFFFF;
            --text-muted: #B8B8B8;
            --success-green: #10B981;
        }

        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            background: var(--deep-dark);
            color: var(--text-light);
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        /* Animated Background */
        .hero-section {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 100vh;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-dark) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .hero-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, var(--primary-gold)15 0%, transparent 50%),
                        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%, var(--secondary-gold)10 0%, transparent 50%);
            opacity: 0.3;
            animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes pulse {
            0% { opacity: 0.2; }
            100% { opacity: 0.4; }
        }

        .floating-elements {
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .floating-circle {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            opacity: 0.1;
            animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .floating-circle:nth-child(1) {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            top: 20%;
            left: 10%;
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .floating-circle:nth-child(2) {
            width: 150px;
            height: 150px;
            top: 60%;
            right: 15%;
            animation-delay: 2s;
        }

        .floating-circle:nth-child(3) {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            bottom: 30%;
            left: 70%;
            animation-delay: 4s;
        }

        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(180deg); }
        }

        /* Navigation */
        .navbar {
            background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.9) !important;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .navbar.scrolled {
            background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95) !important;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
        }

        .navbar-brand {
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .nav-link {
            color: var(--text-light) !important;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -5px;
            left: 50%;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
        .nav-item:last-child {
            margin-left: 20px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .nav-item:last-child {
                
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        .nav-link:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-link:hover {
            color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
        }

        .active{
            color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
        }
        .nav-link.active::after {
            width: 100%;
            
        }





        .btn-login{
            background:rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
            color:var(--primary-gold);
            border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
            padding:5px 10px;
            border-radius:8px;
            font-weight:600;
            text-decoration:none;
            transition:all .2s;
            }
            .btn-login:hover{
            background:rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
            color:var(--primary-gold);
            }





        /* Hero Content */
        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            padding-top: 100px;
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: 4.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.1;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--cream));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            animation: glow 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes glow {
            from { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3)); }
            to { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5)); }
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .cta-button {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            border: none;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            padding: 15px 35px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .cta-button::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
            transition: left 0.5s;
        }

        .cta-button:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .cta-button:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
        }

        /* Phone Mockup */
        .phone-mockup {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            margin: auto;
            justify-content: center;
            animation: phoneFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes phoneFloat {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
        }

        

        /* Features Section */
        .features-section {
            padding: 120px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--deep-dark) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 4rem;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .feature-card {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            height: 100%;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .feature-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold)05, transparent);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

        .feature-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .feature-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .feature-icon {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
        }

        .feature-title {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .feature-description {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }


        /***** Blog section ***********/

        
.blog h4{
 color: rgb(205 144 3);
 font-weight: 600;
 font-size: 30px;
}

.latest-blog img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 9%;
}
.latest-blog .blog-meta {
  color: goldenrod;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.latest-blog h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.btn-read {
  background-color: goldenrod;
  color: black;
  font-weight: bold;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.trending-card {
  background: hsl(0deg 0% 100%);
  color: black;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.trending-card a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: black;
}
.trending-card h5{
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 20px;


}
.trending-card .author{
  color: goldenrod;
}
.trending-card.alt {
  background: #3c2c00;
  color: black;
}
.new-trends {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trend-card {
  background: black;
  border: 2px solid goldenrod;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  width: 230px;
}
.trend-card img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.see-all {
  color: goldenrod;
  font-weight: bold;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.latest-blog img{

  height: 500px;
}

.latest-blog p{

}

.btn-read {
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: rgb(251 188 5);
}




        /* Stats Section */
        .stats-section {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            padding: 80px 0;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
        }

        .stat-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        /* CTA Section */
        .cta-section {
            padding: 120px 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #1a1a1a 0%, var(--deep-dark) 100%);
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, var(--primary-gold)08 0%, transparent 70%);
        }

        .cta-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .cta-description {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        /* Footer */
        .footer {
            background: var(--deep-dark);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            padding: 60px 0 30px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }
            
            .phone-screen {
                width: 250px;
                height: 500px;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
        }

        /* Scroll animations */
        .fade-in {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
        }

        .fade-in.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    /***** How it works *************/
     /* Hero Section */
        .how-it-works-hero-section {
            padding: 120px 0 60px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-dark) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .how-it-works-hero-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, var(--primary-gold)15 0%, transparent 50%);
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        .how-it-works-hero-title {
            font-size: 4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--cream));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .how-it-works-hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 3rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

          
        /* Steps Section */
        .steps-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        .step-container {
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 80px;
        }

        .step-number {
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            top: -40px;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            z-index: 10;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
        }

        .step-card {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 60px 40px 40px;
            margin-top: 40px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .step-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold)08, transparent);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

        .step-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .step-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .step-title {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .step-description {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .step-features {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 30px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .feature-item {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            padding: 20px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .how-it-works-feature-icon {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .feature-text {
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* Earnings Section */
        .earnings-section {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            padding: 100px 0;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            position: relative;
        }

        .earnings-title {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .earnings-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .earnings-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .earning-method {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 40px 30px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            text-align: center;
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .earning-method:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        }

        .earning-icon {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
        }

        .earning-amount {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .earning-description {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            opacity: 0.8;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        /* Process Flow */
        .process-flow {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--deep-dark) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
        }

        .process-title {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .flow-container {
            position: relative;
            max-width: 1000px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .flow-step {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .flow-step:nth-child(even) {
            flex-direction: row-reverse;
        }

        .flow-step::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            top: 50%;
            width: 2px;
            height: 100px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-gold), transparent);
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .flow-step:last-child::before {
            display: none;
        }

        .flow-icon {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            z-index: 10;
            position: relative;
        }

        .flow-content {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 0 40px;
        }

        .flow-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .flow-description {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }
        .flyers {
            padding: 100px 0;
        }
        
        .flyers img{
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
        }

        /* FAQ Section */
        .how-it-works-faq-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: var(--deep-dark);
        }

        .how-it-works-faq-title {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .how-it-works-accordion {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .how-it-works-accordion-item {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            border-radius: 15px !important;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .how-it-works-accordion-button {
            background: transparent !important;
            color: var(--text-light) !important;
            border: none !important;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            padding: 20px 25px;
        }

        .how-it-works-accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
            color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
            box-shadow: none !important;
        }

        .how-it-works-accordion-button::after {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .how-it-works-accordion-body {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            padding: 25px;
        }

        /* CTA Section */
        .how-it-works-cta-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #1a1a1a 0%, var(--deep-dark) 100%);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .how-it-works-cta-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .how-it-works-cta-description {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .how-it-works-cta-button {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            border: none;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            padding: 18px 40px;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            margin: 0 10px;
        }

        .how-it-works-cta-button:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .how-it-works-hero-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            
            .step-features {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .earnings-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .flow-step {
                flex-direction: column !important;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .flow-step::before {
                left: 50%;
                width: 2px;
                height: 50px;
            }
            
            .flow-content {
                padding: 20px 0;
            }
        }

    .contact-details {
    background: #4e452e;

    }

    .email-form {
    background: #4e452e;

    }


    /***** blog section ******/

    /* blog-hero Section */
        .blog-hero-section {
            padding: 120px 0 60px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-dark) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .blog-hero-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, var(--primary-gold) 0%, transparent 50%);
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        .blog-hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .blog-hero-title {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--cream));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .blog-hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 2rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }
/* Filters & Search */
        .filters-section {
            padding: 40px 0;
            background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.5);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .search-box {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 15px 25px;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 500px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .search-box:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            color: var(--text-light);
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
        }

        .search-box::placeholder {
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .filter-buttons {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 15px;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .filter-btn {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            color: var(--text-light);
            padding: 10px 25px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .filter-btn:hover,
        .filter-btn.active {
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        
        /* Blog Posts Section */
         /* Blog Posts Grid */
 .blog-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.post-card {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row; /* Changed to row for horizontal layout */
    height: 100px; /* Set minimum height */
}

.post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.post-image {
    width: 40%; /* Image takes 40% of the card */
    height: auto; /* Remove fixed height */
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent image from shrinking */
}

.post-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Ensure image covers the area */
    background: center center no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
}

.post-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
}

.post-image .image-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 2rem; /* Reduced size for smaller area */
    color: var(--deep-dark);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.post-content {
    padding: 5px;
    flex: 1; /* Content takes remaining 60% */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.post-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--deep-dark);
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.45rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.post-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.post-title:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.post-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex: 1;
}

.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--deep-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.author-details h6 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.author-details small {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
}

.post-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
}

.blog-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
}

.blog-stat-item i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Featured post specific styles */
.featured-post {
    grid-column: 1 / -1; /* Featured post spans full width */
    height: 100px; /* Taller for featured */
}

.featured-post .post-image {
    width: 35%; /* Slightly different ratio for featured */
}



.featured-post .post-title {
    font-size: 1rem; /* Larger title for featured */
}

.featured-post .post-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.8rem; /* Larger excerpt for featured */
}


        /* Featured Post */
        .featured-post {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05));
            border: 3px solid var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        /*
        .featured-post::before {
            content: '✨ FEATURED';
            position: absolute;
            top: -15px;
            left: 20px;
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            padding: 5px 15px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }
*/

        /* Pagination */
        .pagination-section {
            padding: 60px 0;
            text-align: center;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        .pagination-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        .page-btn {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            color: var(--text-light);
            padding: 6px 10px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .page-btn:hover,
        .page-btn.active {
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }


        
        /* Sidebar */
        .sidebar {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 30px;
        }

        .sidebar-title {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .trending-post {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            padding: 15px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .trending-post:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .trending-post:hover {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            margin: 0 -15px;
            padding: 15px;
            border-radius: 10px;
        }

        .trending-number {
            width: 30px;
            height: 30px;
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .trending-content h6 {
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .trending-content small {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .blog-hero-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            
            .posts-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 20px;
            }
            
            .filter-buttons {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }
            
            .post-meta {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 15px;
                align-items: flex-start;
            }
        }

        /* Animations */
        .fade-in {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
        }

        .fade-in.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* Loading Animation */
        .loading-spinner {
            display: none;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px;
        }

        .spinner {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border: 4px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
        }

        @keyframes spin {
            0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
        }
        

        

        .cta-button {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            border: none;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            padding: 15px 30px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .cta-button:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
        }

        /* Post Tags */
        .post-tags {
            margin-top: 15px;
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .tag {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            padding: 4px 10px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
        }


        /* privacy-hero Section */
        .privacy-hero-section {
            padding: 120px 0 60px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-dark) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .privacy-hero-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, var(--primary-gold) 0%, transparent 50%);
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        .privacy-hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .privacy-hero-title {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--cream));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .privacy-hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 2rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* Content Section */
        .content-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
        }

        .content-card {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .content-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
        }

        .privacy-section-title {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .privacy-section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 60px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            border-radius: 3px;
        }

        .subsection-title {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin: 30px 0 15px;
        }

        .content-text {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .highlight-box {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
            padding: 20px;
            margin: 25px 0;
            border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
        }

        .info-list {
            list-style-type: none;
            padding-left: 0;
        }

        .info-list li {
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            padding-left: 30px;
            position: relative;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .info-list li::before {
            content: '•';
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: -5px;
        }

        .contact-info {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            margin: 20px 0;
            padding: 15px;
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border-radius: 10px;
        }

        .contact-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }

        /* Table of Contents */
        .toc-container {
            position: sticky;
            top: 100px;
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .toc-title {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .toc-list {
            list-style-type: none;
            padding-left: 0;
        }

        .toc-list li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .toc-list a {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: block;
            padding: 8px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
        }

        .toc-list a:hover {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            padding-left: 10px;
        }

        /* Last Updated */
        .last-updated {
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-style: italic;
            margin-top: 40px;
            padding-top: 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }
 /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .privacy-hero-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            
            .content-card {
                padding: 25px;
            }
            
            .privacy-section-title {
                font-size: 1.7rem;
            }
            
            .subsection-title {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }
        }

        /* Animations */
        .fade-in {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
        }

        .fade-in.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }


        /******* top writers section ********/
        /* Main content */
    .top-earners-container{
      max-width:1200px;
      margin:0 auto;
      padding:40px 20px;
    }

    /* Page header */
    .page-header{
      text-align:center;
      margin-bottom:40px;
    }
    .page-header h1{
      font-size:2.5rem;
      margin:0 0 12px;
      font-weight:800;
      color:var(--primary-gold);
    }
    .page-header p{
      color:var(--text-muted);
      font-size:1.1rem;
      margin:0;
      max-width:600px;
      margin-left:auto;
      margin-right:auto;
    }

    /* Time filters */
    .time-filters{
      display:flex;
      justify-content:center;
      gap:12px;
      margin-bottom:30px;
      flex-wrap:wrap;
    }
    .time-filter{
      padding:12px 20px;
      border-radius:10px;
      background:var(--card-dark);
      color:var(--text-light);
      border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
      font-weight:500;
      cursor:pointer;
      transition:all .2s;
    }
    .time-filter.active{
      background:var(--primary-gold);
      color:var(--deep-dark);
      font-weight:600;
    }

    /* Leaderboard */
    .leaderboard-section{
      background:var(--card-dark);
      border-radius:16px;
      padding:30px;
      border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
      margin-bottom:40px;
    }
    .section-header{
      display:flex;
      justify-content:space-between;
      align-items:center;
      margin-bottom:24px;
    }
    .top-earners-section-title{
      font-size:1.5rem;
      font-weight:700;
      color:var(--primary-gold);
      margin:0;
    }
    .total-earners{
      color:var(--text-muted);
      font-size:0.95rem;
    }
    .leaderboard{
      display:flex;
      flex-direction:column;
      gap:12px;
      padding: 10px 0;
      overflow-x: auto;
    }
    .leaderboard-header{
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:60px 1fr 120px 120px 120px;
      gap:16px;
      padding:16px 20px;
      background:rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
      border-radius:10px;
      font-weight:600;
      color:var(--primary-gold);
    }
    .leaderboard-row{
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:60px 1fr 120px 120px 120px;
      gap:16px;
      padding:20px;
      background:rgba(26,26,26,0.7);
      border-radius:10px;
      border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
      transition:all .2s;
    }
    .leaderboard-row:hover{
      background:rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
      transform:translateY(-2px);
    }
    .rank{
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      font-weight:700;
      font-size:1.1rem;
    }
    .rank-1, .rank-2, .rank-3{
      width:36px;
      height:36px;
      border-radius:50%;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      color:var(--deep-dark);
      font-weight:800;
    }
    .rank-1{
      background:linear-gradient(45deg,#FFD700,#FFA500);
    }
    .rank-2{
      background:linear-gradient(45deg,#C0C0C0,#A0A0A0);
    }
    .rank-3{
      background:linear-gradient(45deg,#CD7F32,#A66C2A);
    }
    .user-info{
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      gap:12px;
    }
    .user-avatar{
      width:50px;
      height:50px;
      border-radius:50%;
      background:linear-gradient(45deg,var(--primary-gold),var(--secondary-gold));
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      font-weight:700;
      font-size:1.1rem;
    }
    .user-details h3{
      margin:0 0 4px;
      font-size:1.1rem;
      font-weight:600;
    }
    .user-details p{
      margin:0;
      font-size:0.9rem;
      color:var(--text-muted);
    }
    .top-earners-earnings{
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      font-weight:700;
      color:var(--primary-gold);
      font-size:1.1rem;
    }
    .articles-count, .engagement-rate{
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      color:var(--text-light);
      font-weight:500;
    }

    /* top-earners-stats section */
    .top-earners-stats-section{
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
      gap:24px;
      margin-bottom:40px;
    }
    .top-earners-stat-card{
      background:var(--card-dark);
      border-radius:12px;
      padding:24px;
      border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
      text-align:center;
    }
    .top-earners-stat-icon{
      width:60px;
      height:60px;
      border-radius:50%;
      background:rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      font-size:1.8rem;
      color:var(--primary-gold);
      margin:0 auto 16px;
    }
    .top-earners-stat-value{
      font-size:2rem;
      font-weight:800;
      color:var(--primary-gold);
      margin:0 0 8px;
    }
    .top-earners-stat-label{
      color:var(--text-muted);
      font-size:1rem;
      margin:0;
    }

    /* Categories section */
    .categories-section{
      background:var(--card-dark);
      border-radius:16px;
      padding:30px;
      border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
      margin-bottom:40px;
    }
    .categories-grid{
      display:grid;
      grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
      gap:20px;
      margin-top:20px;
    }
    .category-card{
      background:rgba(26,26,26,0.7);
      border-radius:12px;
      padding:20px;
      border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
      text-align:center;
      transition:all .2s;
    }
    .category-card:hover{
      background:rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
      transform:translateY(-3px);
    }
    .category-icon{
      width:50px;
      height:50px;
      border-radius:50%;
      background:rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      font-size:1.5rem;
      color:var(--primary-gold);
      margin:0 auto 12px;
    }
    .category-card h3{
      margin:0 0 8px;
      font-size:1.1rem;
      font-weight:600;
    }
    .category-card p{
      margin:0;
      font-size:0.9rem;
      color:var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* CTA Section */
    .top-earners-cta-section{
      text-align:center;
      padding:50px 20px;
      background:var(--card-dark);
      border-radius:16px;
      border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
    }
    .top-earners-cta-title{
      font-size:1.8rem;
      font-weight:700;
      color:var(--primary-gold);
      margin:0 0 16px;
    }
    .top-earners-cta-description{
      color:var(--text-muted);
      font-size:1.1rem;
      margin:0 0 30px;
      max-width:600px;
      margin-left:auto;
      margin-right:auto;
    }
    .top-earners-btn-primary{
      background:linear-gradient(45deg,var(--primary-gold),var(--secondary-gold));
      color:var(--deep-dark);
      border:none;
      padding:14px 32px;
      border-radius:10px;
      font-weight:700;
      font-size:1.1rem;
      cursor:pointer;
      text-decoration:none;
      display:inline-flex;
      align-items:center;
      gap:10px;
      transition:transform .2s;
    }
    .top-earners-btn-primary:hover{
      transform:translateY(-2px);
      color:var(--deep-dark);
    }

    /* Footer */

    .footer-links a{
      color:var(--text-muted);
      text-decoration:none;
      transition:color .2s;
    }
    

    /* Responsive adjustments */
    @media (max-width:968px){
      
      .leaderboard-header, .leaderboard-row{
        grid-template-columns:50px 1fr 100px 100px 100px;
        gap:12px;
        padding:16px;
      }
    }
    @media (max-width:768px){
      .nav-links{
        display:none;
      }
      .leaderboard-header, .leaderboard-row{
        grid-template-columns:40px 1fr 80px;
        gap:10px;
      }
      .leaderboard-header .articles-count, 
      .leaderboard-header .engagement-rate,
      .leaderboard-row .articles-count,
      .leaderboard-row .engagement-rate{
        display:none;
      }
      .top-earners-top-earners-stats-section{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
      }
      .categories-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
      }
      
    }
    @media (max-width:480px){
      .page-header h1{
        font-size:2rem;
      }
      .time-filters{
        gap:8px;
      }
      .time-filter{
        padding:10px 16px;
        font-size:0.9rem;
      }
    }

    /**** blog details section *********/

    /* Article Header */
        .article-header {
            padding: 80px 0 40px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-dark) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
            position: relative;
        }

        .article-header::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, var(--primary-gold)10 0%, transparent 50%);
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        .article-category {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            padding: 6px 16px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .article-title {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--text-light);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .article-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 30px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .blog-author-info {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .blog-author-avatar {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
        }

        .blog-author-details h4 {
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .blog-author-details p {
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .meta-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .meta-item i {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .article-stats {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            padding: 20px 0;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .blog-stat-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .blog-stat-item i {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .stat-value {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-light);
        }

        /* Article Content */
        .article-content-wrapper {
            padding: 60px 0;
        }

        .article-featured-image {
            width: 100%;
            height: 500px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .article-featured-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-size: cover;
            background: center center no-repeat;
            
        }

        .article-featured-image i {
            font-size: 5rem;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        .article-content {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .article-content p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 1.5em;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 20px;

        }

        .article-content h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-light);
            margin-top: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .article-content h3 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-top: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .article-content ul, .article-content ol {
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            padding-left: 30px;
        }

        .article-content li {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .article-content blockquote {
            border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
            padding: 20px 30px;
            margin: 30px 0;
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-style: italic;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
        }

        /* Engagement Section */
        .engagement-section {
            position: sticky;
            top: 100px;
        }

        .engagement-card {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .engagement-title {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .engagement-buttons {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .engagement-btn {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            color: var(--text-light);
            padding: 15px 20px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .engagement-btn:hover {
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .engagement-btn.liked {
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .engagement-btn i {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }

        .engagement-count {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        /* blog-author Card */
        .blog-author-card {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 30px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .blog-author-card-avatar {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            margin: 0 auto 15px;
        }

        .blog-author-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-light);
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .blog-author-card p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .blog-author-stats {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 15px;
            padding-top: 15px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .blog-author-stat {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .blog-author-stat-value {
            display: block;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .blog-author-stat-label {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .follow-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            border: none;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            border-radius: 25px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            width: 100%;
            margin-top: 15px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .follow-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
        }

        
        /* Related Articles */
        .related-articles {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.5);
        }

        .blog-section-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .related-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .related-card {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: block;
        }

        .related-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .related-image {
            height: 200px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .related-image i {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        .related-content {
            padding: 25px;
        }

        .related-category {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--deep-dark);
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .related-title {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-light);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .related-excerpt {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .article-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .article-meta {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 15px;
            }

            .article-featured-image {
                height: 300px;
            }

            .article-content p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .engagement-section {
                position: static;
                margin-top: 40px;
            }

            .related-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }


        /********** styling for share modal *******/

        /* Share Modal Styles */
.share-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.share-modal.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.share-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.share-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2d2d2d 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.share-modal.show .share-modal-content {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.share-modal-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 25px 30px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8);
}

.share-modal-header h4 {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.share-modal-close {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    color: var(--text-light);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.share-modal-close:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--deep-dark);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.share-modal-body {
    padding: 30px;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.6);
}

.share-options {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.share-option {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.share-option::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.share-option:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.share-option:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.share-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.share-option:hover .share-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.share-icon.facebook { 
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b5998, #4c70ba);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(59, 89, 152, 0.4);
}

.share-icon.twitter { 
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1da1f2, #4ab8f8);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(29, 161, 242, 0.4);
}

.share-icon.linkedin { 
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077b5, #00a0dc);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.4);
}

.share-icon.whatsapp { 
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #5df58a);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.share-icon.telegram { 
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0088cc, #00a8e8);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 136, 204, 0.4);
}

.share-icon.link { 
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6c757d, #8b939b);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(108, 117, 125, 0.4);
}

.share-option span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-light);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.share-option:hover span {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.share-url-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8);
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.share-url-container:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.share-url-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.share-url-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.btn-copy-url {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    color: var(--deep-dark);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-copy-url:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-copy-url:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Copy Feedback */
.copy-feedback {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    color: var(--deep-dark);
    padding: 16px 28px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.copy-feedback.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

/* Loading animation for share buttons */
.share-option.loading {
    pointer-events: none;
}

.share-option.loading .share-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-top: 2px solid currentColor;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Success state for copy button */
.btn-copy-url.copied {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #34D399);
    color: white;
}

.btn-copy-url.copied::before {
    content: '✓ Copied!';
}

.btn-copy-url.copied i {
    display: none;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .share-modal {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .share-modal-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
    }
    
    .share-options {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .share-modal-header {
        padding: 20px 25px 15px;
    }
    
    .share-modal-body {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .share-option {
        padding: 18px 12px;
    }
    
    .share-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .share-options {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .share-modal-header h4 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .share-url-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .btn-copy-url {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .share-option {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 15px 20px;
    }
    
    .share-option span {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Dark mode enhancements */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .share-modal-content {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
    }
    
    .share-url-input {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }
}

/* High contrast mode support */
@media (prefers-contrast: high) {
    .share-modal-content {
        border-width: 3px;
        border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    }
    
    .share-option {
        border-width: 2px;
    }
    
    .share-url-container {
        border-width: 2px;
    }
}

/* Reduced motion support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .share-modal,
    .share-modal-content,
    .share-option,
    .btn-copy-url,
    .copy-feedback {
        transition: none;
        animation: none;
    }
    
    .share-option:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .share-modal.show .share-modal-content {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/*** button for dashboard *****/
.btn-dashboard {
    background: var(--secondary-gold);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;


}