/* Gold King — Theme A: Midnight Gold */
:root {
  --bg-primary: #08090B;
  --bg-secondary: #111318;
  --bg-elevated: #191C22;
  --gold: #C9A24A;
  --gold-highlight: #E2C77D;
  --text-primary: #F5F1E8;
  --text-muted: #A9ABB2;
  --success: #174D3C;
  --cream: #F7F3EA;
  --cream-text: #17140F;
  --espresso: #1C1915;
  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --container: 1200px;
  --radius: 8px;
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--gold-highlight); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); }
p { max-width: 70ch; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
ul, ol { padding-left: 1.25rem; }
.container { width: min(100% - 2rem, var(--container)); margin-inline: auto; }
.section { padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0; }
.section-cream { background: var(--cream); color: var(--cream-text); }
.section-cream a { color: var(--gold); }
.section-cream .faq-question { color: var(--cream-text); }
.section-cream .faq-answer p { color: #444; }
.section-cream .purity-btn { background: #fff; color: var(--cream-text); border-color: #ddd; }
.section-cream .purity-result { background: #fff; color: var(--cream-text); }
.section-cream .item-selector-btn { background: #fff; color: var(--cream-text); }
.section-dark { background: var(--bg-secondary); }
.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.section-label::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 3rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.serif { font-family: var(--font-serif); }

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 1rem; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-primary); padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600; border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem; min-height: 48px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius); border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-primary); border-color: var(--gold); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-highlight); border-color: var(--gold-highlight); color: var(--bg-primary); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--text-primary); border-color: var(--text-primary); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--text-primary); color: var(--bg-primary); }
.btn-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* Header */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000; background: var(--bg-primary); }
.top-bar { background: var(--bg-primary); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-elevated); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.top-bar-inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 1rem 1.5rem; padding: 0.5rem 0; }
.top-bar-link { color: var(--text-muted); white-space: nowrap; }
.top-bar-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.top-bar-social { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-left: auto; }
.top-bar-social a { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.main-header { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-elevated); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 1rem 0; }
.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.site-nav .nav-list { display: flex; gap: 0.25rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.nav-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem; color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-dropdown { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 220px;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0.5rem 0; list-style: none; z-index: 100; }
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown, .has-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown { display: block; }
.nav-dropdown a { display: block; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; color: var(--text-primary); font-size: 0.875rem; }
.nav-dropdown a:hover { background: var(--bg-secondary); color: var(--gold); }
.menu-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.5rem; }
.menu-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--text-primary); transition: var(--transition); }
.mobile-menu { display: none; background: var(--bg-secondary); padding: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-elevated); }
.mobile-menu .nav-list { flex-direction: column; }
.mobile-menu-cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1rem; }

/* Hero */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 85vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-primary) 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 50%, var(--espresso) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(201,162,74,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 4rem 0; }
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.125rem; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 55ch; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--gold-highlight); }
.hero-trust span::before { content: '✓ '; color: var(--gold); }

/* Credibility ticker */
.ticker-wrap { background: var(--bg-elevated); border-block: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.15); overflow: hidden; }
.ticker { display: flex; animation: ticker 40s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; }
.ticker:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-item { padding: 0.875rem 2rem; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-highlight); }
@keyframes ticker { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* Cards grid */
.cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
.card {
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2rem; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.card-featured { grid-column: span 1; }
.card h3 { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cards-asymmetric { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.cards-asymmetric .card-featured { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cards-asymmetric .card:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }
  .cards-asymmetric .card:nth-child(6) { grid-column: span 2; }
}

/* Comparison */
.comparison { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.comparison-col { background: var(--bg-elevated); padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.comparison-col.highlight { border: 1px solid var(--gold); }
.comparison-col h3 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.comparison-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.comparison-col li { padding: 0.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.5rem; position: relative; }
.comparison-col li::before { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); }
.comparison-col:not(.highlight) li::before { content: '—'; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Process timeline */
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; counter-reset: step; }
.process-step { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.process-step::before {
  counter-increment: step; content: counter(step);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 3rem; height: 3rem; margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-radius: 50%; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.process-step h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0 auto; }

/* CTA banner */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--espresso) 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); text-align: center; padding: 4rem 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.cta-banner h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* Reviews */
.reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.review-card { background: var(--bg-elevated); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.1); }
.review-card.featured { border-color: var(--gold); }
.review-stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.review-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 0.75rem; }
.review-author { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.5rem; }

/* Marty section */
.marty-section { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
.marty-portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 3/4; background: var(--bg-elevated); border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.2); color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.marty-timeline { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.marty-timeline li { padding: 0.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-elevated); }
.marty-timeline strong { color: var(--gold); }

/* Spot prices */
.spot-prices { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.spot-card { background: var(--bg-elevated); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius); text-align: center; }
.spot-metal { font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gold); }
.spot-value { font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-serif); margin: 0.5rem 0; }
.spot-change { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.spot-change.up { color: #4ade80; }
.spot-change.down { color: #f87171; }
.spot-disclaimer { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 1rem; text-align: center; }

/* NC Map */
.nc-map-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr)); gap: 0.75rem; }
.nc-region {
  background: var(--bg-elevated); padding: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center; border: 1px solid transparent; transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--text-primary); text-decoration: none; display: block;
}
.nc-region:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.nc-region.active { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,162,74,0.1); }

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin-inline: auto; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-elevated); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none;
  padding: 1.25rem 0; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-primary); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-question::after { content: '+'; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); transition: transform var(--transition); }
.faq-item.open .faq-question::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; }
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 500px; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.faq-answer p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Forms */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.375rem; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.2); border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--text-primary); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus, .form-group select:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 2px;
}
.form-errors { background: rgba(248,113,113,0.1); border: 1px solid #f87171; padding: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.form-errors li { color: #f87171; }

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); padding: 1rem 0; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumbs span { margin: 0 0.5rem; }

/* Service page */
.page-hero { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; background: var(--bg-secondary); }
.page-hero h1 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.items-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }
.item-category { background: var(--bg-elevated); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.item-category h3 { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.item-category ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.item-category li { padding: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.item-category li::before { content: '• '; color: var(--gold); }
.not-accepted { background: rgba(248,113,113,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(248,113,113,0.3); padding: 1rem 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius); margin: 2rem 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Blog */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; }
.blog-card { background: var(--bg-elevated); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.1); transition: var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.blog-date { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.blog-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.quick-answer {
  background: rgba(201,162,74,0.1); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.quick-answer h2 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.article-content h2 { margin: 2rem 0 1rem; }
.article-content h3 { margin: 1.5rem 0 0.75rem; }
.article-meta { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* Interactive modules */
.purity-selector { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.purity-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius); color: var(--text-primary); cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-sans);
  min-height: 48px;
}
.purity-btn.active, .purity-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.purity-result { background: var(--bg-elevated); padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.item-selector-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 0.75rem; }
.item-selector-btn {
  padding: 1rem; background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius); text-align: center; cursor: pointer; color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); min-height: 48px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.item-selector-btn:hover, .item-selector-btn.active { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.checklist li { padding: 0.75rem 0; padding-left: 2rem; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-elevated); }
.checklist li::before { content: '☐'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); }

/* Map embed */
.map-embed { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--bg-elevated); }
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 400px; border: 0; }

/* Footer */
.site-footer { background: var(--bg-secondary); border-top: 1px solid var(--bg-elevated); padding: 4rem 0 2rem; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.footer-col h3 { font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-referral { text-align: center; padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.2); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.footer-copy { text-align: center; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Sticky mobile bar */
.sticky-mobile-bar {
  display: none; position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
}
.sticky-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.875rem; color: var(--gold-highlight); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none; min-height: 48px;
}
.sticky-btn:hover { background: rgba(201,162,74,0.1); color: var(--gold); }

/* Trust bar */
.trust-bar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 2rem; padding: 1.5rem; background: var(--bg-elevated); border-radius: var(--radius); margin: 2rem 0; }
.trust-stat { text-align: center; }
.trust-stat strong { display: block; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-serif); }
.trust-stat span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Related links */
.related-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.related-links a {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; background: var(--bg-elevated); border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.85rem; border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,74,0.15);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid .review-card.featured { grid-column: span 2; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .marty-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .comparison { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-nav { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .mobile-menu.open { display: block; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid .review-card.featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  .spot-prices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sticky-mobile-bar { display: grid; }
  body { padding-bottom: 52px; }
  .cards-asymmetric { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cards-asymmetric .card:first-child, .cards-asymmetric .card:nth-child(6) { grid-column: span 1; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
  .ticker { animation: none; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}