/* ==========================================================================
   DealSifted — Editorial theme stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
	--ds-navy: #10233F;
	--ds-text: #18263A;
	--ds-muted: #66758A;
	--ds-border: #D7DEE8;
	--ds-bg: #F7F9FC;
	--ds-white: #FFFFFF;
	--ds-accent: #2563EB;
	--ds-accent-light: #60A5FA;
	--ds-charcoal: #0F172A;

	--ds-font-serif: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;
	--ds-font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
	--ds-font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

	--ds-container: 1180px;
	--ds-radius: 2px;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
	margin: 0;
	background: var(--ds-bg);
	color: var(--ds-text);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--ds-font-serif); font-weight: 400; margin: 0; color: var(--ds-navy); }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

.screen-reader-text {
	position: absolute !important;
	width: 1px; height: 1px;
	overflow: hidden;
	clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.ds-skip-link {
	position: absolute; top: -50px; left: 0;
	background: var(--ds-navy); color: var(--ds-white);
	padding: 10px 18px; z-index: 999;
	transition: top .15s ease;
}
.ds-skip-link:focus { top: 0; position: fixed; }

:focus-visible {
	outline: 2px solid var(--ds-accent);
	outline-offset: 2px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
	*, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
}

.ds-container {
	max-width: var(--ds-container);
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ---------- Shared label / eyebrow ---------- */
.ds-label {
	display: inline-block;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	font-size: 11.5px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.ds-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 6px;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.07em;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 600;
	padding: 15px 26px;
	border-radius: 0;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-navy);
	transition: background-color .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.ds-btn--primary {
	background: var(--ds-navy);
	color: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-btn--primary:hover { background: #0B1930; }
.ds-btn--outline {
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
	border-color: var(--ds-navy);
}
.ds-btn--outline:hover { background: var(--ds-navy); color: var(--ds-white); }

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-header {
	background: var(--ds-white);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	z-index: 100;
}
.ds-header__inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	padding-top: 22px;
	padding-bottom: 22px;
}
.ds-logo {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	line-height: 1;
}
.ds-logo img {
	display: block;
	width: auto;
	height: 38px;
	max-width: 190px;
}
.ds-logo--header img { height: 38px; }
.ds-logo--footer img { height: 36px; max-width: 180px; }
.ds-nav__list {
	display: flex;
	gap: 38px;
}
.ds-nav__list a {
	font-size: 14.5px;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: var(--ds-text);
	padding-bottom: 3px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
	transition: border-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.ds-nav__list a:hover { color: var(--ds-navy); border-bottom-color: var(--ds-navy); }

.ds-nav-toggle {
	display: none;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 5px;
	width: 34px; height: 34px;
	background: transparent;
	border: none;
	padding: 0;
}
.ds-nav-toggle__bar {
	display: block;
	height: 2px;
	background: var(--ds-navy);
	width: 100%;
	transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.ds-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .ds-nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.ds-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .ds-nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.ds-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .ds-nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-hero { padding: 76px 0 0; }
.ds-hero__inner {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
	gap: 64px;
	align-items: center;
	padding-bottom: 64px;
}
.ds-hero__headline {
	font-size: 52px;
	line-height: 1.15;
	margin: 0 0 24px;
	max-width: 15ch;
}
.ds-hero__text {
	font-size: 17.5px;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	max-width: 46ch;
	margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.ds-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.ds-hero__media img {
	width: 100%;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	object-fit: cover;
	aspect-ratio: 9 / 7;
}
.ds-hero__stats {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	padding: 34px 0;
}
.ds-hero__stat {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 4px;
	border-left: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	padding-left: 24px;
}
.ds-hero__stat:first-child { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; }
.ds-hero__stat-lede {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-serif);
	font-size: 21px;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
}
.ds-hero__stat-label {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	font-size: 11px;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS (shared)
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-section { padding: 88px 0; }
.ds-section__head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.ds-section__head--center { max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.ds-section__heading { font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ds-section__text { color: var(--ds-muted); font-size: 16px; max-width: 56ch; }
.ds-section__cta { margin-top: 48px; }
.ds-empty-note { color: var(--ds-muted); font-style: italic; }

.ds-latest-guides { border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border); }

/* ---------- Guide cards / grid ---------- */
.ds-guide-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 36px 32px;
}
.ds-guide-card {
	background: var(--ds-white);
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
.ds-guide-card__media {
	display: block;
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--ds-bg);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-guide-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ds-guide-card__media-fallback { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ds-bg), var(--ds-border)); }
.ds-guide-card__body { padding: 26px 28px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.ds-guide-card__category { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ds-guide-card__title { font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ds-guide-card__title a:hover { color: var(--ds-accent); }
.ds-guide-card__excerpt { color: var(--ds-muted); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; flex: 1; }
.ds-guide-card__footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-top: auto; }
.ds-guide-card__link { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ds-navy); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-navy); padding-bottom: 2px; }
.ds-guide-card__date { font-family: var(--ds-font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--ds-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* ---------- Categories ---------- */
.ds-categories { background: var(--ds-white); border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border); }
.ds-category-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 1px;
	background: var(--ds-border);
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-category-card {
	background: var(--ds-white);
	padding: 36px 20px;
	text-align: center;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-serif);
	font-size: 18px;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
	transition: background-color .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.ds-category-card:hover { background: var(--ds-navy); color: var(--ds-white); }

/* ---------- Method / How We Choose ---------- */
.ds-method-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 32px;
}
.ds-method-step { border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-navy); padding-top: 22px; }
.ds-method-step__number {
	display: block;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 13px;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	color: var(--ds-accent);
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ds-method-step__title { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ds-method-step__text { color: var(--ds-muted); font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- Newsletter ---------- */
.ds-newsletter {
	background: #EAF1FB;
	padding: 92px 0;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-newsletter__inner { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.ds-newsletter__heading { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ds-newsletter__text { color: var(--ds-muted); margin-bottom: 32px; }
.ds-newsletter__form {
	display: flex;
	gap: 12px;
	max-width: 460px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}
.ds-newsletter__form input[type="email"] {
	flex: 1;
	padding: 14px 16px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	background: var(--ds-white);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 15px;
	color: var(--ds-text);
}
.ds-newsletter__form input[type="email"]:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--ds-accent); }
.ds-newsletter__notice { font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600; }
.ds-newsletter__notice--success { color: #1B7A43; }
.ds-newsletter__notice--error { color: #B4232C; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HEAD (Guides / About / generic pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-page-head { padding: 68px 0 48px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border); background: var(--ds-white); }
.ds-page-head__title { font-size: 42px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ds-page-head__intro { color: var(--ds-muted); font-size: 17px; max-width: 62ch; }

.ds-guide-grid--archive { margin-bottom: 56px; }

.ds-pagination { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.ds-pagination .page-numbers {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	min-width: 40px; height: 40px; padding: 0 10px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono); font-size: 13px;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
	background: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-pagination .page-numbers.current { background: var(--ds-navy); color: var(--ds-white); border-color: var(--ds-navy); }

/* ---------- About page ---------- */
.ds-about__container { max-width: 780px; }
.ds-about__block { margin-bottom: 42px; }
.ds-about__block h2 { font-size: 25px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ds-about__block p { color: var(--ds-text); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.75; }

.ds-generic-page__container { max-width: 780px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE / SINGLE GUIDE
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-article__head { background: var(--ds-white); padding: 56px 0 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border); }
.ds-article__head-inner { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.ds-article__title { font-size: 44px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 6px 0 20px; }
.ds-article__intro { font-size: 18.5px; color: var(--ds-muted); max-width: 70ch; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ds-article__meta { font-family: var(--ds-font-mono); font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--ds-muted); }
.ds-article__featured-image img { width: 100%; max-height: 520px; object-fit: cover; }

.ds-article__container { padding: 56px 0 0; }
.ds-article__content-wrap { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }

.ds-article__content { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.78; color: var(--ds-text); }
.ds-article__content h2 {
	font-size: 28px;
	margin: 56px 0 20px;
	padding-top: 32px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-article__content > h2:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; margin-top: 0; }
.ds-article__content h3 { font-size: 21px; margin: 36px 0 14px; }
.ds-article__content p { margin: 0 0 22px; }
.ds-article__content ul, .ds-article__content ol { margin: 0 0 22px; padding-left: 22px; }
.ds-article__content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ds-article__content li::marker { color: var(--ds-muted); }
.ds-article__content a { color: var(--ds-navy); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.ds-article__content img { margin: 8px 0 28px; border: 1px solid var(--ds-border); }
.ds-article__content blockquote {
	margin: 32px 0;
	padding: 4px 0 4px 24px;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--ds-accent);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-serif);
	font-size: 20px;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
}

.ds-article__footer { margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border); }
.ds-article__footer-categories { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ds-tag { font-size: 13px; padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--ds-border); color: var(--ds-navy); }
.ds-tag:hover { border-color: var(--ds-navy); }

.ds-related-guides { padding-top: 0; }

/* ---------- Article components ---------- */
.ds-disclosure {
	background: #EEF2F8;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	padding: 18px 22px;
	margin: 0 0 40px;
	font-size: 14.5px;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-disclosure p { margin: 0; }
.ds-disclosure strong { color: var(--ds-navy); }

.ds-recommendation {
	background: var(--ds-bg);
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	padding: 32px 34px;
	margin: 36px 0;
}
.ds-recommendation__label { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ds-recommendation__name { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ds-recommendation__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ds-recommendation .ds-btn { margin-top: 4px; }

.ds-pros, .ds-cons { margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.ds-pros li, .ds-cons li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.ds-pros__icon { color: #1B7A43; font-weight: 700; }
.ds-cons__icon { color: #B4232C; font-weight: 700; }

.ds-decision {
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-navy);
	padding: 30px 32px;
	margin: 40px 0;
}
.ds-decision__title { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ds-decision__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ds-methodology {
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	margin-top: 56px;
	padding-top: 32px;
}
.ds-methodology__body p { color: var(--ds-muted); font-size: 15.5px; }

.ds-disclaimer {
	background: transparent;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--ds-border);
	padding: 4px 0 4px 20px;
	margin: 32px 0;
	font-size: 13.5px;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	font-style: italic;
}

/* ---------- Comparison tables (core/table block) ---------- */
.ds-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin: 32px 0; border: 1px solid var(--ds-border); }
.ds-table-wrap table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; min-width: 480px; }
.ds-table-wrap thead th {
	background: var(--ds-navy);
	color: var(--ds-white);
	text-align: left;
	padding: 14px 18px;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 13.5px;
}
.ds-table-wrap td, .ds-table-wrap tbody th {
	padding: 14px 18px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-table-wrap tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--ds-bg); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-footer {
	background: #0F172A;
	color: #C9D5E6;
	padding: 64px 0 28px;
}
.ds-footer__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 1.45fr) minmax(170px, .75fr) minmax(210px, .9fr);
	gap: 56px;
	align-items: start;
	padding-bottom: 44px;
}
.ds-footer__brand { max-width: 460px; }
.ds-logo--footer {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	color: var(--ds-white);
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ds-logo--footer img {
	display: block;
	width: auto;
	height: 48px;
	max-width: 260px;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.ds-footer__tagline {
	margin: 0 0 12px;
	font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .15em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #FFFFFF;
}
.ds-footer__description {
	margin: 0 0 20px;
	max-width: 420px;
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.75;
	color: #AAB9CC;
}
.ds-footer__newsletter-link {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #FFFFFF;
	text-decoration: none;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
	padding-bottom: 3px;
}
.ds-footer__newsletter-link:hover { color: #93C5FD; border-bottom-color: #93C5FD; }
.ds-footer__heading {
	margin: 4px 0 18px;
	font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #FFFFFF;
}
.ds-footer__nav { display: block; }
.ds-footer__list {
	display: grid;
	gap: 12px;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	list-style: none;
}
.ds-footer__list li { margin: 0; }
.ds-footer__list a {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.5;
	color: #C9D5E6;
	text-decoration: none;
}
.ds-footer__list a:hover { color: #FFFFFF; }
.ds-footer__bottom {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 24px;
	padding-top: 24px;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
	font-size: 12px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: #7F91AA;
}
.ds-footer__bottom p { margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.ds-hero__headline { font-size: 44px; }
	.ds-category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.ds-method-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
	.ds-nav-toggle { display: flex; }
	.ds-nav {
		display: none;
		position: absolute;
		top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
		background: var(--ds-white);
		border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
		padding: 8px 24px 24px;
	}
	.ds-nav.is-open { display: block; }
	.ds-nav__list { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
	.ds-nav__list a { display: block; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border); }

	.ds-hero { padding-top: 48px; }
	.ds-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
	.ds-hero__media { order: -1; }
	.ds-hero__headline { font-size: 36px; }
	.ds-hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
	.ds-hero__stat { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border); padding-top: 16px; }
	.ds-hero__stat:first-child { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }

	.ds-section { padding: 60px 0; }
	.ds-section__heading { font-size: 27px; }

	.ds-guide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.ds-category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.ds-method-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

	.ds-newsletter__form { flex-direction: column; }

	.ds-article__title { font-size: 32px; }
	.ds-article__intro { font-size: 16.5px; }
	.ds-article__content { font-size: 16px; }
	.ds-article__content h2 { font-size: 23px; }
	.ds-recommendation { padding: 24px 22px; }

	.ds-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px 44px; }
	.ds-footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: 560px; }
	.ds-logo--header img { height: 34px; max-width: 166px; }
	.ds-logo--footer img { height: 44px; max-width: 240px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
	.ds-page-head__title { font-size: 30px; }
	.ds-hero__headline { font-size: 30px; }
	.ds-btn { width: 100%; }
	.ds-hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
	.ds-footer { padding-top: 48px; }
	.ds-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; padding-bottom: 34px; }
	.ds-footer__brand { grid-column: auto; }
	.ds-footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   NEWSLETTER POST-SIGNUP MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-newsletter__ajax-message {
	min-height: 22px;
	margin: 14px auto 0;
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 600;
}
.ds-newsletter__ajax-message.is-success { color: #1B7A43; }
.ds-newsletter__ajax-message.is-error { color: #B4232C; }
.ds-newsletter__form button[disabled] { opacity: .65; cursor: wait; }

html.ds-modal-open,
html.ds-modal-open body { overflow: hidden; }

.ds-signup-modal[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.ds-signup-modal {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 99999;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	padding: 24px;
}
.ds-signup-modal__backdrop {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(16, 35, 63, .56);
	backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.ds-signup-modal__dialog {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	width: min(100%, 560px);
	background: var(--ds-white);
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	padding: 42px;
	box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(16, 35, 63, .18);
}
.ds-signup-modal__close {
	position: absolute;
	top: 14px;
	right: 16px;
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border: 0;
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	font-size: 28px;
	line-height: 1;
	cursor: pointer;
}
.ds-signup-modal__brand {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	object-fit: contain;
	margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ds-signup-modal__title {
	font-size: 34px;
	line-height: 1.15;
	margin: 12px 0 16px;
}
.ds-signup-modal__text {
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.ds-signup-name-form label {
	display: block;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
	margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.ds-signup-name-form label span {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-weight: 400;
	letter-spacing: 0;
	text-transform: none;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-signup-name-form input[type="text"] {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 14px 16px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	background: var(--ds-white);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 16px;
	color: var(--ds-text);
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ds-signup-name-form input[type="text"]:focus {
	outline: none;
	border-color: var(--ds-accent);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(76, 154, 255, .10);
}
.ds-signup-modal__actions {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ds-signup-modal__actions--stacked {
	align-items: stretch;
	flex-direction: column;
}
.ds-signup-modal__actions--stacked .ds-btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
.ds-text-button {
	border: 0;
	background: transparent;
	padding: 10px 4px;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 14px;
	text-decoration: underline;
	text-underline-offset: 3px;
	cursor: pointer;
}
.ds-text-button:hover { color: var(--ds-navy); }
.ds-signup-modal__affiliate-note {
	margin-top: 18px;
	font-size: 12px;
	line-height: 1.55;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-signup-step[hidden] { display: none !important; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.ds-signup-modal { padding: 14px; align-items: flex-end; }
	.ds-signup-modal__dialog { padding: 34px 22px 24px; }
	.ds-signup-modal__title { font-size: 28px; padding-right: 26px; }
	.ds-signup-modal__actions { align-items: stretch; flex-direction: column; }
	.ds-signup-modal__actions .ds-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   ARTICLE POLISH — v1.1.1
   Fix core list reset inside articles and style legacy/custom editorial CTA
   classes used by migrated DealSifted guide content.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Restore semantic bullets/numbers inside article content after the global reset. */
.single-post .ds-article__content ul:not(.ds-pros):not(.ds-cons) {
	list-style: disc outside !important;
	padding-left: 28px !important;
	margin: 18px 0 30px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-article__content ol {
	list-style: decimal outside !important;
	padding-left: 30px !important;
	margin: 18px 0 30px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-article__content ul:not(.ds-pros):not(.ds-cons) > li,
.single-post .ds-article__content ol > li {
	display: list-item !important;
	margin-bottom: 9px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-article__content ul:not(.ds-pros):not(.ds-cons) > li::marker,
.single-post .ds-article__content ol > li::marker {
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}

/* Migrated/raw HTML affiliate callout used by the first DealSifted guide. */
.single-post .ds-cta-box {
	background: #F3F7FB;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--ds-navy);
	padding: 30px 32px;
	margin: 36px 0 50px;
}
.single-post .ds-cta-box .ds-label {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.4;
	letter-spacing: 0.18em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.single-post .ds-cta-box h3 {
	margin: 0 0 12px;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-serif);
	font-size: 27px;
	line-height: 1.25;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
}
.single-post .ds-cta-box p {
	margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.single-post .ds-article-button {
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--ds-navy);
	color: var(--ds-white) !important;
	padding: 14px 20px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-navy);
	text-decoration: none !important;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.single-post .ds-article-button:hover,
.single-post .ds-article-button:focus {
	background: var(--ds-white);
	color: var(--ds-navy) !important;
}

/* Migrated decision box from earlier guide markup. */
.single-post .ds-decision-box {
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	background: var(--ds-white);
	padding: 26px 28px;
	margin: 28px 0 42px;
}
.single-post .ds-decision-box p {
	padding-bottom: 15px;
	margin-bottom: 15px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.single-post .ds-decision-box p:last-child {
	padding-bottom: 0;
	margin-bottom: 0;
	border-bottom: 0;
}

/* Legacy article methodology/note classes. */
.single-post .ds-methodology,
.single-post .ds-note {
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.single-post .ds-cta-box {
		padding: 24px 22px;
	}
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   EDITORIAL GUIDE SYSTEM — v1.1.2
   Refined to match the original DealSifted guide design: strong serif display
   type, mono micro-labels, shortlist rows, ranked picks and two-column pros/
   considerations. These rules intentionally override earlier article defaults.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Guide header */
.single-post .ds-article__head {
	background: var(--ds-bg);
	padding: 64px 0 0;
}
.single-post .ds-article__head-inner {
	max-width: 960px;
	padding-bottom: 44px;
}
.single-post .ds-article__eyebrow {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .20em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.single-post .ds-article__eyebrow-line {
	width: 66px;
	height: 1px;
	background: var(--ds-border);
}
.single-post .ds-article__eyebrow a:hover { color: var(--ds-navy); }
.single-post .ds-article__title {
	max-width: 830px;
	margin: 24px 0 26px;
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 62px);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.06;
	letter-spacing: -.025em;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
}
.single-post .ds-article__intro {
	max-width: 760px;
	font-size: 19px;
	line-height: 1.75;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.single-post .ds-article__meta {
	padding-top: 18px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .18em;
}
.single-post .ds-article__featured-image {
	max-width: 1440px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 24px;
	background: var(--ds-bg);
}
.single-post .ds-article__featured-image img {
	width: 100%;
	max-height: 560px;
	object-fit: cover;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}

/* Reading column and typography */
.single-post .ds-article__container { padding-top: 64px; }
.single-post .ds-article__content-wrap { max-width: 960px; }
.single-post .ds-article__content {
	font-size: 17px;
	line-height: 1.82;
}
.single-post .ds-article__content h2 {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 34px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.18;
	letter-spacing: -.015em;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
	margin: 14px 0 16px;
	padding-top: 0;
	border-top: 0;
}
.single-post .ds-article__content h3 {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 22px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.25;
	letter-spacing: -.01em;
	margin: 34px 0 14px;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
}
.single-post .ds-article__content p { margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* Legacy numbered headings are transformed by PHP into this pattern. */
.single-post .ds-rank-label {
	margin-top: 66px;
	padding-top: 36px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.5;
	letter-spacing: .19em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.single-post .ds-ranked-heading {
	margin-top: 14px !important;
	font-size: 36px !important;
}

/* Disclosure */
.single-post .ds-disclosure {
	background: #F1F5FA;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	padding: 20px 24px;
	margin: 0 0 50px;
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.single-post .ds-disclosure strong {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .15em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
}

/* Quick Picks / shortlist */
.single-post .ds-quick-picks { margin: 56px 0 74px; }
.single-post .ds-quick-picks > .ds-label { display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.single-post .ds-quick-picks h2 { margin: 0 0 28px; font-size: 31px; }
.single-post .ds-shortlist {
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.single-post .ds-shortlist__row {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.4fr);
	gap: 32px;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 20px 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.single-post .ds-shortlist__row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.single-post .ds-shortlist__row span { color: var(--ds-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.single-post .ds-shortlist__row strong { color: var(--ds-navy); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; }

/* Ranked product/provider blocks */
.single-post .ds-ranked-pick {
	margin: 0 0 68px;
	padding-top: 36px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.single-post .ds-ranked-pick .ds-rank-label {
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	border: 0;
}
.single-post .ds-ranked-pick > h2 {
	margin: 14px 0 14px;
	font-size: 36px;
}
.single-post .ds-pick-meta {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 10px 36px;
	margin-bottom: 26px;
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.single-post .ds-pro-con-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 44px;
	margin-top: 36px;
}
.single-post .ds-pro-con-grid h3 { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 21px; }
.single-post .ds-pro-list,
.single-post .ds-con-list {
	list-style: none !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-pro-list li,
.single-post .ds-con-list li {
	display: block !important;
	margin: 0 0 12px !important;
	padding: 2px 0 2px 16px;
	border-left: 2px solid var(--ds-border);
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.single-post .ds-pro-list li { border-left-color: var(--ds-navy); }
.single-post .ds-pick-action { margin-top: 28px; }
.single-post .ds-pick-action .ds-btn { text-decoration: none; }

/* Comparison + method */
.single-post .ds-guide-comparison {
	margin: 76px 0 0;
	padding-top: 38px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-comparison h2 { margin-top: 12px; }
.single-post .ds-how-we-compared {
	margin-top: 64px;
	padding-top: 34px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.single-post .ds-pricing-note {
	margin-top: 54px;
	padding-top: 18px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 10px;
	letter-spacing: .12em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}

/* Existing migrated article list treatment remains semantic but more refined. */
.single-post .ds-article__content ul:not(.ds-pros):not(.ds-cons):not(.ds-pro-list):not(.ds-con-list) {
	padding-left: 24px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-article__content ul:not(.ds-pros):not(.ds-cons):not(.ds-pro-list):not(.ds-con-list) > li {
	margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

/* Guides archive mirrors the clean cards from the original DealSifted site. */
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-grid--archive { gap: 28px; }
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only {
	min-height: 315px;
	background: transparent;
}
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__body {
	padding: 38px 38px 34px;
}
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__category { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__title {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 25px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.25;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__excerpt {
	font-size: 15px;
	line-height: 1.8;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__footer { justify-content: flex-start; }
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__link {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .18em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.single-post .ds-article__head { padding-top: 44px; }
	.single-post .ds-article__title { font-size: 38px; }
	.single-post .ds-article__intro { font-size: 17px; }
	.single-post .ds-article__featured-image { padding: 0 16px; }
	.single-post .ds-article__container { padding-top: 44px; }
	.single-post .ds-article__content h2,
	.single-post .ds-ranked-pick > h2,
	.single-post .ds-ranked-heading { font-size: 29px !important; }
	.single-post .ds-shortlist__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 5px; }
	.single-post .ds-pro-con-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
	.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only { min-height: 0; }
	.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__body { padding: 28px 24px; }
}

/* Guides archive heading — mirrors the original editorial page. */
.ds-page-head--guides {
	padding: 72px 0 58px;
	background: var(--ds-bg);
}
.ds-page-head--guides .ds-label { display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ds-page-head--guides .ds-page-head__title {
	max-width: 760px;
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 50px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.08;
	letter-spacing: -.02em;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ds-page-head--guides .ds-page-head__intro {
	max-width: 680px;
	font-size: 18px;
	line-height: 1.7;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.ds-page-head--guides { padding: 48px 0 38px; }
	.ds-page-head--guides .ds-page-head__title { font-size: 36px; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   GUIDE DETAIL POLISH — v1.1.3
   Cleaner pros / considerations lists: native editorial bullets, no vertical
   accent rules beside each item.
   ========================================================================== */
.single-post .ds-pro-list,
.single-post .ds-con-list {
	list-style: disc outside !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
	padding-left: 22px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-pro-list li,
.single-post .ds-con-list li {
	display: list-item !important;
	margin: 0 0 12px !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
	border-left: 0 !important;
	font-size: 14.5px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.single-post .ds-pro-list li::marker {
	color: var(--ds-navy);
	font-size: .9em;
}
.single-post .ds-con-list li::marker {
	color: #8190A4;
	font-size: .9em;
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE — v1.1.4
   Affiliate-ready four-product starter collection.
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-recommendations-hero {
	background: var(--ds-bg);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	padding: 78px 0 62px;
}
.ds-recommendations-hero__inner { max-width: 900px; }
.ds-recommendations-hero h1 {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: clamp(46px, 5vw, 64px);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.06;
	letter-spacing: -.025em;
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.ds-recommendations-hero p {
	max-width: 760px;
	font-size: 18px;
	line-height: 1.75;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-recommendations-trust {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 12px 34px;
	margin-top: 32px;
	padding-top: 24px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .13em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-recommendations-section { padding-top: 58px; }
.ds-recommendations-disclosure {
	max-width: 930px;
	padding: 20px 24px;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
	background: #F1F5FA;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-recommendations-disclosure .ds-label { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ds-recommendations-disclosure p {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-product-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 28px;
}
.ds-product-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	background: var(--ds-white);
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	min-width: 0;
}
.ds-product-card__media {
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
	background: #EEF3F8;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	overflow: hidden;
}
.ds-product-card__media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}
.ds-product-card__body {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	flex: 1;
	padding: 28px 30px 30px;
}
.ds-product-card__body .ds-label { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ds-product-card h2 {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 27px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.2;
	letter-spacing: -.015em;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ds-product-card p {
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	font-size: 15px;
	line-height: 1.75;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	flex: 1;
}
.ds-product-card__button {
	align-self: flex-start;
	min-width: 190px;
}
.ds-recommendations-note {
	margin-top: 36px;
	padding-top: 22px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	max-width: 860px;
}
.ds-recommendations-note .ds-label { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ds-recommendations-note p {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.ds-recommendations-hero { padding: 50px 0 42px; }
	.ds-recommendations-hero h1 { font-size: 40px; }
	.ds-recommendations-hero p { font-size: 16px; }
	.ds-recommendations-trust { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
	.ds-product-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.ds-product-card__body { padding: 24px 22px 26px; }
	.ds-product-card h2 { font-size: 24px; }
	.ds-product-card__button { width: 100%; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   RECOMMENDATIONS + CTA SYSTEM — v1.1.5
   Compact 4-column product cards, homepage recommendations, image-led hero
   and a consistent dark treatment for outbound / commercial CTA buttons.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Slightly friendlier button shape while keeping the editorial feel. */
.ds-btn {
	border-radius: 5px;
}
.ds-btn--primary {
	background: var(--ds-navy);
	border-color: var(--ds-navy);
	color: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-btn--primary:hover,
.ds-btn--primary:focus {
	background: #08182c;
	border-color: #08182c;
	color: var(--ds-white);
}

/* Outbound guide/provider buttons should use the same dark visual language. */
.single-post .ds-pick-action .ds-btn--outline,
.single-post .ds-recommendation .ds-btn,
.single-post .ds-article-button {
	background: var(--ds-navy) !important;
	border-color: var(--ds-navy) !important;
	color: var(--ds-white) !important;
	border-radius: 5px;
	text-decoration: none !important;
}
.single-post .ds-pick-action .ds-btn--outline:hover,
.single-post .ds-pick-action .ds-btn--outline:focus,
.single-post .ds-recommendation .ds-btn:hover,
.single-post .ds-recommendation .ds-btn:focus,
.single-post .ds-article-button:hover,
.single-post .ds-article-button:focus {
	background: #08182c !important;
	border-color: #08182c !important;
	color: var(--ds-white) !important;
}

/* Recommendations hero — reuses the homepage hero image with a dark overlay. */
.ds-recommendations-hero--image {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	min-height: 390px;
	padding: 72px 0 54px;
	background-image: var(--ds-rec-hero);
	background-position: center;
	background-size: cover;
	border-bottom: 0;
	color: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-recommendations-hero__overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,24,44,.92) 0%, rgba(8,24,44,.80) 42%, rgba(8,24,44,.46) 72%, rgba(8,24,44,.30) 100%);
}
.ds-recommendations-hero--image .ds-recommendations-hero__inner {
	max-width: 1180px;
}
.ds-recommendations-hero--image .ds-label--light {
	color: #dbe5f3;
}
.ds-recommendations-hero--image h1 {
	max-width: 720px;
	color: var(--ds-white);
	font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 62px);
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ds-recommendations-hero--image p {
	max-width: 700px;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
	font-size: 17px;
	line-height: 1.7;
}
.ds-recommendations-hero--image .ds-recommendations-trust {
	max-width: 820px;
	margin-top: 34px;
	padding-top: 22px;
	border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
	gap: 22px 44px;
	color: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-recommendations-hero--image .ds-recommendations-trust span {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 4px;
}
.ds-recommendations-hero--image .ds-recommendations-trust strong {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0;
	text-transform: none;
	color: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-recommendations-hero--image .ds-recommendations-trust small {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 400;
	letter-spacing: 0;
	text-transform: none;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

.ds-section__head--recommendations {
	max-width: 760px;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ds-section__head--recommendations-row {
	max-width: none;
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-end;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 30px;
	margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.ds-section__head--recommendations-row > div {
	max-width: 650px;
}
.ds-home-recommendations {
	background: var(--ds-white);
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}

/* 8 products on the Recommendations page; 4 featured products on Home. */
.ds-product-grid--compact,
.ds-product-grid--home {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 18px;
}
.ds-product-card--compact {
	border-radius: 6px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--ds-white);
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16,35,63,.045);
}
.ds-product-card--compact .ds-product-card__media {
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
	background: #F7F9FC;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-product-card--compact .ds-product-card__media img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform .22s ease;
}
.ds-product-card--compact .ds-product-card__media:hover img {
	transform: scale(1.018);
}
.ds-product-card--compact .ds-product-card__body {
	padding: 18px 18px 18px;
}
.ds-product-card--compact .ds-product-card__category {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-self: flex-start;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
	padding: 5px 9px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: #EDF3FA;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 9px;
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1;
	letter-spacing: .09em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #31587e;
}
.ds-product-card--compact h3 {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 18px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.25;
	letter-spacing: -.01em;
	margin: 0 0 9px;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
}
.ds-product-card--compact p {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0 0 16px;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-product-card--compact .ds-product-card__button {
	width: 100%;
	min-width: 0;
	padding: 11px 13px;
	font-size: 10.5px;
	letter-spacing: .055em;
}

/* Homepage cards are even tighter to keep the section light. */
.ds-product-grid--home .ds-product-card--compact .ds-product-card__media {
	aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
}
.ds-product-grid--home .ds-product-card--compact .ds-product-card__body {
	padding: 16px;
}
.ds-product-grid--home .ds-product-card--compact p {
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 3;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.ds-product-grid--compact,
	.ds-product-grid--home {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	}
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
	.ds-recommendations-hero--image {
		min-height: 0;
		padding: 52px 0 42px;
	}
	.ds-recommendations-hero__overlay {
		background: rgba(8,24,44,.80);
	}
	.ds-recommendations-hero--image h1 { font-size: 38px; }
	.ds-recommendations-hero--image .ds-recommendations-trust {
		flex-direction: column;
		gap: 12px;
	}
	.ds-section__head--recommendations-row {
		align-items: flex-start;
		flex-direction: column;
	}
	.ds-section__head--recommendations-row .ds-btn { width: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
	.ds-product-grid--compact,
	.ds-product-grid--home {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   DEALSIFTED 1.1.6 — CORE PAGES + RECOMMENDATION IMAGE REFRESH
   ========================================================================== */

/* Editorial page headers used by About / Contact / Legal pages. */
.ds-page-head--editorial,
.ds-page-head--legal {
	padding: 78px 0 58px;
	background: #F7F9FC;
}
.ds-page-head__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(280px, .65fr);
	gap: 72px;
	align-items: end;
}
.ds-page-head--editorial .ds-page-head__title,
.ds-page-head--legal .ds-page-head__title {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 64px);
	line-height: 1.07;
	letter-spacing: -.025em;
	max-width: 880px;
}
.ds-page-head__aside {
	border-left: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	padding-left: 28px;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	font-size: 14.5px;
	line-height: 1.75;
}
.ds-page-head__aside p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* About */
.ds-about-page { padding-top: 74px; }
.ds-about-intro-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr;
	gap: 70px;
	align-items: start;
	padding-bottom: 54px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-about-intro-grid h2,
.ds-about-split h2 {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 34px;
	line-height: 1.18;
	margin-top: 10px;
}
.ds-about-intro-grid p,
.ds-about-split p {
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	font-size: 16.5px;
	line-height: 1.8;
}
.ds-about-card-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 18px;
	padding: 48px 0 64px;
}
.ds-about-card-grid article {
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	background: var(--ds-white);
	padding: 28px 24px;
}
.ds-about-number {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .16em;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-about-card-grid h3 {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 22px;
	line-height: 1.25;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ds-about-card-grid p {
	font-size: 14.5px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	margin: 0;
}
.ds-about-split {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 28px;
}
.ds-about-split > div {
	padding: 38px;
	background: #F2F6FB;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-about-split .ds-btn { margin-top: 8px; }

/* Contact */
.ds-contact-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(420px, 1.1fr);
	gap: 72px;
	align-items: start;
}
.ds-contact-copy h2 {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 34px;
	margin: 12px 0 28px;
}
.ds-contact-topic-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 18px;
}
.ds-contact-topic-grid > div {
	padding-top: 18px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-contact-topic-grid strong {
	display: block;
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 18px;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ds-contact-topic-grid p {
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
	margin: 0;
}
.ds-contact-card {
	background: var(--ds-white);
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	padding: 34px;
	box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(16,35,63,.05);
}
.ds-contact-form { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.ds-contact-form label {
	display: grid;
	gap: 8px;
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
}
.ds-contact-form label span { color: #A33B43; }
.ds-contact-form input,
.ds-contact-form textarea {
	width: 100%;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	background: #FBFCFE;
	padding: 13px 14px;
	font: inherit;
	font-size: 15px;
	color: var(--ds-text);
	border-radius: 4px;
}
.ds-contact-form input:focus,
.ds-contact-form textarea:focus {
	outline: 2px solid rgba(76,154,255,.16);
	border-color: var(--ds-accent);
}
.ds-contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 160px; }
.ds-contact-form .ds-btn { justify-self: start; }
.ds-contact-privacy {
	margin: 18px 0 0;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-contact-notice {
	padding: 14px 16px;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	font-size: 14px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-contact-notice--success { background: #EFF8F2; color: #1F6A3B; border-color: #CFE6D5; }
.ds-contact-notice--error { background: #FFF1F1; color: #9C2E33; border-color: #EDCACA; }
.ds-contact-hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
	.ds-contact-form input.ds-contact-field-highlight {
		animation: dsContactFieldHighlight 1.4s ease-out;
	}
	@keyframes dsContactFieldHighlight {
		0% { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0); border-color: var(--ds-border); }
		30% { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(37, 99, 235, .55); border-color: var(--ds-accent); }
		100% { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 99, 235, 0); border-color: var(--ds-border); }
	}
}

/* Legal pages */
.ds-legal-head { max-width: 880px; }
.ds-legal-updated {
	margin: 18px 0 0;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .15em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-legal-content { max-width: 860px; }
.ds-legal-content h2 {
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: 28px;
	line-height: 1.25;
	padding-top: 30px;
	margin: 42px 0 14px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-legal-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.ds-legal-content p,
.ds-legal-content li {
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: var(--ds-text);
}
.ds-legal-content ul { padding-left: 24px; }
.ds-legal-callout {
	padding: 22px 24px;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--ds-navy);
	background: #F2F6FB;
	font-size: 14.5px;
	line-height: 1.75;
	color: var(--ds-muted);
}
.ds-legal-content code {
	padding: 2px 5px;
	background: #EEF3F8;
	font-size: .9em;
}

/* Improve product photography rendering in compact recommendation cards. */
.ds-product-card--compact .ds-product-card__media {
	background: #F5F7FA;
}
.ds-product-card--compact .ds-product-card__media img {
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
	.ds-page-head__grid,
	.ds-about-intro-grid,
	.ds-about-split,
	.ds-contact-layout {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 34px;
	}
	.ds-page-head__aside { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border); padding: 22px 0 0; }
	.ds-about-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
	.ds-contact-layout { max-width: 760px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.ds-page-head--editorial,
	.ds-page-head--legal { padding: 54px 0 42px; }
	.ds-about-card-grid,
	.ds-contact-topic-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.ds-about-split > div,
	.ds-contact-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
	.ds-contact-form .ds-btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   DEALSIFTED 1.2.5 — HOMEPAGE SPACING & ALIGNMENT POLISH
   Keeps the v1.2.4 footer and all working systems unchanged.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Establish a calmer, more consistent vertical rhythm across Home. */
body.home .ds-section {
	padding-top: 76px;
	padding-bottom: 76px;
}
body.home .ds-section__head {
	margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* The Guides → Recommendations handoff was visually too loose because both
   adjacent sections contributed full-size vertical padding. Tighten only this
   transition while keeping enough separation for the sections to read clearly. */
body.home .ds-latest-guides {
	padding-bottom: 52px;
}
body.home .ds-latest-guides .ds-section__cta {
	margin-top: 38px;
}
body.home .ds-home-recommendations {
	padding-top: 52px;
	padding-bottom: 76px;
}

/* Keep the recommendations CTA visually connected to its heading block. */
body.home .ds-section__head--recommendations-row {
	align-items: center;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
}
body.home .ds-section__head--recommendations-row .ds-btn {
	flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* Newsletter is not a .ds-section, so bring it into the same homepage rhythm. */
body.home .ds-newsletter {
	padding-top: 76px;
	padding-bottom: 76px;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
	body.home .ds-section {
		padding-top: 54px;
		padding-bottom: 54px;
	}
	body.home .ds-section__head {
		margin-bottom: 32px;
	}
	body.home .ds-latest-guides {
		padding-bottom: 38px;
	}
	body.home .ds-latest-guides .ds-section__cta {
		margin-top: 32px;
	}
	body.home .ds-home-recommendations {
		padding-top: 38px;
		padding-bottom: 54px;
	}
	body.home .ds-section__head--recommendations-row {
		align-items: flex-start;
		gap: 20px;
		margin-bottom: 30px;
	}
	body.home .ds-newsletter {
		padding-top: 56px;
		padding-bottom: 56px;
	}
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   DEALSIFTED 1.2.6 — GUIDES HERO + COMPACT ARCHIVE CARDS
   Brings the Guides archive header into the same image-led visual system as
   Recommendations and trims the text-only guide cards by roughly 15%.
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-guides-hero--image {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	min-height: 390px;
	padding: 72px 0 54px;
	background-image: var(--ds-guides-hero);
	background-position: center;
	background-size: cover;
	border-bottom: 0;
	color: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-guides-hero__overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,24,44,.92) 0%, rgba(8,24,44,.80) 42%, rgba(8,24,44,.46) 72%, rgba(8,24,44,.30) 100%);
}
.ds-guides-hero__inner { max-width: 1180px; }
.ds-guides-hero--image .ds-label--light { color: #dbe5f3; }
.ds-guides-hero--image h1 {
	max-width: 760px;
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 62px);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.06;
	letter-spacing: -.025em;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
	color: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-guides-hero--image p {
	max-width: 700px;
	font-size: 17px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
}
.ds-guides-trust {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 22px 44px;
	max-width: 900px;
	margin-top: 34px;
	padding-top: 22px;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}
.ds-guides-trust span {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 4px;
}
.ds-guides-trust strong {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-guides-trust small {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 1.4;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

/* Slightly more compact text-only cards on /guides/. */
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-grid--archive { gap: 24px; }
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only { min-height: 270px; }
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__body { padding: 30px 32px 28px; }
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__category { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__title {
	font-size: 24px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__excerpt {
	line-height: 1.65;
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
	.ds-guides-hero--image {
		min-height: 0;
		padding: 52px 0 42px;
	}
	.ds-guides-hero__overlay { background: rgba(8,24,44,.80); }
	.ds-guides-hero--image h1 { font-size: 38px; }
	.ds-guides-trust {
		flex-direction: column;
		gap: 12px;
	}
	.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only { min-height: 0; }
	.ds-guides-archive .ds-guide-card--text-only .ds-guide-card__body { padding: 26px 22px 24px; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   DEALSIFTED 1.2.8 — PAGE HERO POLISH + ACTIVE NAVIGATION
   Fixes the About hero, uses wider less-cropped imagery, adds restrained icon
   cues to the hero proof points, and makes the current primary nav item clear.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Current-page navigation state. */
.ds-nav__list .current-menu-item > a,
.ds-nav__list .current_page_item > a,
.ds-nav__list a[aria-current="page"] {
	color: var(--ds-navy);
	border-bottom-color: var(--ds-accent);
	border-bottom-width: 2px;
	font-weight: 650;
}

/* Dedicated wide hero assets: keep the full scene visible instead of zooming. */
.ds-guides-hero--image,
.ds-recommendations-hero--image,
.ds-about-hero--image {
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* About hero — same design language as Guides and Recommendations. */
.ds-about-hero--image {
	position: relative;
	isolation: isolate;
	min-height: 390px;
	padding: 72px 0 54px;
	background-image: var(--ds-about-hero);
	border-bottom: 0;
	color: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-about-hero__overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,24,44,.95) 0%, rgba(8,24,44,.84) 43%, rgba(8,24,44,.46) 74%, rgba(8,24,44,.28) 100%);
}
.ds-about-hero__inner { max-width: 1180px; }
.ds-about-hero--image .ds-label--light { color: #dbe5f3; }
.ds-about-hero--image h1 {
	max-width: 820px;
	font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
	font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 62px);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.06;
	letter-spacing: -.025em;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
	color: var(--ds-white);
}
.ds-about-hero--image p {
	max-width: 720px;
	font-size: 17px;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
}

/* Shared hero proof points with small editorial line icons. */
.ds-hero-proof-grid {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 20px 34px !important;
	max-width: 980px !important;
	margin-top: 34px;
	padding-top: 22px;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}
.ds-hero-proof-grid > .ds-hero-proof {
	display: flex !important;
	flex-direction: row !important;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 11px !important;
	min-width: 215px;
}
.ds-hero-proof__icon {
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	min-width: 34px;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.38);
	border-radius: 50%;
	color: #fff;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.ds-hero-proof__icon svg {
	width: 19px;
	height: 19px;
	fill: none;
	stroke: currentColor;
	stroke-width: 1.7;
	stroke-linecap: round;
	stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ds-hero-proof__copy {
	display: flex !important;
	flex-direction: column !important;
	gap: 3px !important;
}
.ds-hero-proof__copy strong {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 650;
	line-height: 1.3;
	color: #fff;
}
.ds-hero-proof__copy small {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
	.ds-about-hero--image,
	.ds-guides-hero--image,
	.ds-recommendations-hero--image {
		min-height: 0;
		padding-top: 52px;
		padding-bottom: 42px;
		background-position: 64% center;
	}
	.ds-about-hero__overlay,
	.ds-guides-hero__overlay,
	.ds-recommendations-hero__overlay {
		background: rgba(8,24,44,.82);
	}
	.ds-about-hero--image h1,
	.ds-guides-hero--image h1,
	.ds-recommendations-hero--image h1 { font-size: 38px; }
	.ds-hero-proof-grid {
		flex-direction: column;
		gap: 12px !important;
	}
	.ds-hero-proof-grid > .ds-hero-proof { min-width: 0; }
	.ds-nav__list .current-menu-item > a,
	.ds-nav__list .current_page_item > a,
	.ds-nav__list a[aria-current="page"] {
		border-bottom-color: var(--ds-accent);
	}
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   DEALSIFTED 1.2.9 — SHARPER HEROES, HEADER SEARCH, NAV STATE FIX
   ========================================================================== */

/* Header tools and search. */
.ds-header__inner { position: relative; }
.ds-nav { margin-left: auto; }
.ds-header__tools {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	margin-left: 26px;
}
.ds-search-toggle {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	padding: 0;
	border: 1px solid transparent;
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--ds-navy);
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: border-color .15s ease, background-color .15s ease;
}
.ds-search-toggle:hover,
.ds-search-toggle:focus-visible,
.ds-search-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
	border-color: var(--ds-border);
	background: #F7F9FC;
}
.ds-search-toggle svg,
.ds-header-search__icon {
	width: 20px;
	height: 20px;
	fill: none;
	stroke: currentColor;
	stroke-width: 1.8;
	stroke-linecap: round;
	stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.ds-header-search {
	position: absolute;
	top: calc(100% + 12px);
	right: 0;
	z-index: 120;
	width: min(520px, calc(100vw - 48px));
	padding: 14px;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(8,24,44,.14);
}
.ds-header-search[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.ds-header-search__form {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 22px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 11px;
	padding: 6px 7px 6px 13px;
	border: 1px solid #B9C5D5;
	background: #fff;
}
.ds-header-search__icon { color: #65758A; }
.ds-header-search__form input {
	width: 100%;
	min-width: 0;
	padding: 8px 0;
	border: 0;
	outline: 0;
	font: inherit;
	font-size: 14.5px;
	color: var(--ds-text);
	background: transparent;
}
.ds-header-search__form button {
	border: 0;
	background: var(--ds-navy);
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 10.5px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: .08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 10px 13px;
	cursor: pointer;
}

/* Keep the wide hero photos at their natural-looking scale instead of using
   cover, which enlarged them and made the JPEG detail look soft on desktop. */
.ds-guides-hero--image,
.ds-recommendations-hero--image {
	background-color: #08182C;
	background-size: auto 100%;
	background-position: right center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Search results page. */
.ds-search-page { padding: 72px 0 88px; }
.ds-search-page__head { max-width: 820px; margin-bottom: 58px; }
.ds-search-page__head h1 {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-serif);
	font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 56px);
	line-height: 1.08;
	margin: 10px 0 26px;
}
.ds-search-page__form {
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
	max-width: 680px;
}
.ds-search-page__form input {
	flex: 1;
	min-width: 0;
	padding: 14px 16px;
	border: 1px solid #B9C5D5;
	font: inherit;
	font-size: 15px;
	color: var(--ds-text);
}
.ds-search-results-section { padding-top: 12px; margin-top: 44px; }
.ds-search-results-section + .ds-search-results-section {
	padding-top: 56px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}
.ds-search-results-section__head { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.ds-search-empty {
	max-width: 680px;
	padding: 30px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
	background: #F8FAFC;
}
.ds-search-empty h2 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ds-search-empty p { color: var(--ds-muted); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
	.ds-header__tools { margin-left: auto; gap: 12px; }
	.ds-nav { margin-left: 0; }
	.ds-header-search {
		right: 0;
		left: 0;
		width: auto;
		margin: 0 0;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
	.ds-guides-hero--image,
	.ds-recommendations-hero--image {
		background-size: cover;
		background-position: 64% center;
	}
	.ds-search-page { padding: 52px 0 64px; }
	.ds-search-page__head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
	.ds-search-page__form { flex-direction: column; }
	.ds-search-page__form .ds-btn { width: 100%; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   GUIDE CTA + HERO ASSET POLISH — v1.3.3
   Slimmer provider buttons and consistent, sharper guide CTA proportions.
   ========================================================================== */
.single-post .ds-pick-action {
	margin-top: 22px;
}
.single-post .ds-pick-action .ds-btn,
.single-post .ds-recommendation .ds-btn,
.single-post .ds-article-button {
	min-height: 42px;
	padding: 10px 18px !important;
	font-size: 11px;
	line-height: 1.2;
	letter-spacing: .10em;
	border-radius: 4px;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
	.single-post .ds-pick-action .ds-btn,
	.single-post .ds-recommendation .ds-btn,
	.single-post .ds-article-button {
		min-height: 44px;
		padding: 11px 16px !important;
	}
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   IN-DEPTH GUIDE EXPERIENCE — v1.4.0
   Chosen direction: rich editorial guide with split hero, sticky contents,
   compact top-pick cards and structured provider reviews.
   ========================================================================== */

.single-post .ds-guide-v140 {
	--ds-guide-blue: #1768ff;
	--ds-guide-blue-soft: #eef5ff;
	--ds-guide-ink: #0b2447;
	--ds-guide-soft: #f7f9fc;
	--ds-guide-line: #dce5f0;
	--ds-guide-green: #139b50;
	--ds-guide-red: #d84a4a;
}

/* Hero */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero {
	padding: 30px 0 34px;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-breadcrumbs {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 9px;
	margin: 0 0 24px;
	font-size: 12px;
	line-height: 1.4;
	color: #6d7c91;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-breadcrumbs a {
	color: #6d7c91;
	text-decoration: none;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--ds-guide-ink); }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .95fr) minmax(440px, 1.05fr);
	gap: 44px;
	align-items: stretch;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__copy {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
	padding: 18px 0;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__eyebrow {
	gap: 12px;
	font-size: 10px;
	letter-spacing: .18em;
	color: #55708f;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__eyebrow-line {
	width: 38px;
	background: #9fb2c9;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__title {
	max-width: none;
	margin: 17px 0 16px;
	font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 58px);
	line-height: 1.02;
	letter-spacing: -.03em;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__intro {
	max-width: 62ch;
	margin: 0 0 24px;
	font-size: 17px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: #56677d;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-author-row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 9px;
	padding: 0;
	border: 0;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0;
	text-transform: none;
	color: #67778c;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-author-row__mark {
	display: inline-grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 30px;
	height: 30px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--ds-guide-ink);
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-serif);
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 700;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-author-row__dot { color: #a5b0bf; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media {
	max-width: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	min-height: 390px;
	background: #eaf0f7;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
	border-radius: 10px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(11, 36, 71, .08);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media img {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 390px;
	max-height: 470px;
	object-fit: cover;
	border: 0;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
	margin-top: 26px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
	border-radius: 9px;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
	overflow: hidden;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip > div {
	position: relative;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr;
	grid-template-rows: auto auto;
	column-gap: 10px;
	align-items: center;
	padding: 18px 20px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip > div + div { border-left: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line); }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip__icon {
	grid-row: 1 / 3;
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 30px;
	height: 30px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: var(--ds-guide-blue-soft);
	color: var(--ds-guide-blue);
	font-size: 17px;
	font-weight: 700;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip strong {
	font-size: 13px;
	line-height: 1.3;
	color: var(--ds-guide-ink);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip small {
	font-size: 11px;
	line-height: 1.45;
	color: #76869a;
}

/* Main two-column guide shell */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__container { padding-top: 42px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-layout {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 205px minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 42px;
	align-items: start;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-layout--simple {
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
	max-width: 960px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__content-wrap { max-width: none; min-width: 0; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__sticky {
	position: sticky;
	top: 104px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__nav {
	padding: 0 0 20px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__nav > strong {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 11px;
	font-size: 13px;
	color: var(--ds-guide-ink);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__nav a {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	margin: 2px 0;
	padding: 9px 10px;
	border-radius: 6px;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #3f536d;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: background .18s ease, color .18s ease;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__nav a:hover,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__nav a.is-active {
	background: var(--ds-guide-blue-soft);
	color: var(--ds-guide-blue);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__nav a span {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-mono);
	font-size: 9px;
	letter-spacing: .08em;
	color: #8a9bb0;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter {
	margin-top: 20px;
	padding: 18px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: #fff;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter-icon {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: var(--ds-guide-blue-soft);
	color: var(--ds-guide-blue);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter strong {
	display: block;
	font-size: 13px;
	line-height: 1.45;
	color: var(--ds-guide-ink);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter p {
	margin: 7px 0 12px;
	font-size: 11px;
	line-height: 1.5;
	color: #718298;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter input {
	width: 100%;
	height: 38px;
	padding: 0 10px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
	border-radius: 5px;
	font-size: 12px;
	background: #fff;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter .ds-btn {
	width: 100%;
	height: 38px;
	min-height: 38px;
	margin-top: 8px;
	padding: 0 12px;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 10px;
	letter-spacing: .08em;
	border-radius: 5px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter .ds-guide-sidebar__privacy {
	margin: 8px 0 0;
	font-size: 9px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__trust {
	display: grid;
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 18px 2px 0;
	font-size: 10px;
	color: #73839a;
}

/* Disclosure and trust panel */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-disclosure {
	margin: 0 0 20px;
	padding: 13px 16px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
	border-radius: 7px;
	background: #fbfcfe;
	font-size: 12px;
	line-height: 1.6;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-panel {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr;
	gap: 14px;
	align-items: start;
	margin: 0 0 32px;
	padding: 18px 20px;
	border: 1px solid #cfe0f5;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0f6ff 0%, #fbfdff 100%);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-panel__icon {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--ds-guide-blue);
	font-weight: 700;
	box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(23,104,255,.08);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-panel strong {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 3px;
	font-size: 13px;
	color: var(--ds-guide-ink);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-panel p {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 12px;
	line-height: 1.55;
	color: #66788e;
}

/* Main article typography */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__content {
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.75;
	color: #253a55;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__content > .ds-seeded-guide > p {
	max-width: 780px;
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.8;
	color: #52657c;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__content h2 {
	font-size: 30px;
	line-height: 1.18;
}

/* Top-pick cards */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks {
	margin: 44px 0 42px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks > .ds-label {
	color: var(--ds-guide-blue);
	font-size: 9px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks h2 {
	margin: 7px 0 8px;
	font-size: 31px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks h2::after {
	content: 'A quick view of the strongest options before the detailed reviews.';
	display: block;
	margin-top: 8px;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 1.55;
	letter-spacing: 0;
	color: #718198;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(175px, 1fr));
	gap: 12px;
	margin-top: 20px;
	border: 0;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: flex-start;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 12px;
	min-height: 118px;
	padding: 18px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line) !important;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(11,36,71,.035);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row span {
	display: inline-flex;
	width: fit-content;
	padding: 5px 8px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--ds-guide-blue-soft);
	color: var(--ds-guide-blue);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.2;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row strong {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-serif);
	font-size: 20px;
	line-height: 1.2;
	color: var(--ds-guide-ink);
}

/* Detailed review cards */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick {
	position: relative;
	margin: 18px 0;
	padding: 26px 28px 24px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
	border-radius: 10px;
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 7px 22px rgba(11,36,71,.04);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick:first-of-type { margin-top: 48px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick .ds-rank-label {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	width: fit-content;
	padding: 6px 9px;
	border: 0;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--ds-guide-blue-soft);
	color: var(--ds-guide-blue);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick > h2 {
	margin: 12px 0 8px;
	font-size: 29px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pick-meta {
	gap: 8px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pick-meta span {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	min-height: 29px;
	padding: 4px 10px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e9f2;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: #f9fbfd;
	font-size: 11px;
	line-height: 1.35;
	color: #64768d;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick > p:not(.ds-pick-action) {
	margin: 0;
	max-width: 850px;
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.72;
	color: #52657c;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-con-grid {
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 18px;
	margin-top: 22px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-con-grid > div {
	padding: 17px 18px;
	border: 1px solid #e3eaf3;
	border-radius: 7px;
	background: #fbfcfe;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-con-grid h3 {
	margin: 0 0 12px;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 13px;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--ds-guide-ink);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-list li,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-con-list li {
	position: relative;
	margin: 0 0 8px !important;
	padding: 0 0 0 22px;
	border: 0;
	font-size: 12px;
	line-height: 1.5;
	color: #566a82;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-list li::before,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-con-list li::before {
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: 1px;
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 15px;
	height: 15px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 800;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-list li::before {
	content: '✓';
	background: #e9f8ef;
	color: var(--ds-guide-green);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-con-list li::before {
	content: '−';
	background: #fdeeee;
	color: var(--ds-guide-red);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pick-action {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: flex-start;
	margin: 20px 0 0;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pick-action .ds-btn,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-recommendation .ds-btn,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article-button {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: auto;
	min-width: 154px;
	height: 42px;
	min-height: 42px;
	padding: 0 18px;
	border-radius: 5px;
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1;
	letter-spacing: .085em;
	text-align: center;
	white-space: nowrap;
	background: var(--ds-guide-ink);
	border-color: var(--ds-guide-ink);
	color: #fff;
	box-sizing: border-box;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pick-action .ds-btn:hover,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-recommendation .ds-btn:hover,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article-button:hover {
	background: #12345c;
	color: #fff !important;
}

/* Comparison + methodology */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-how-we-compared {
	margin-top: 48px;
	padding-top: 32px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison h2,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-how-we-compared h2 { font-size: 28px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison table {
	margin-top: 18px;
	border-collapse: separate;
	border-spacing: 0;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
	border-radius: 8px;
	overflow: hidden;
	font-size: 12px;
	background: #fff;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison th {
	background: #f4f8fd;
	color: var(--ds-guide-ink);
	font-size: 11px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison th,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison td {
	padding: 13px 14px;
	border-color: #e5ebf3;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pricing-note {
	font-size: 9px;
	color: #8190a3;
}

/* Article imagery */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__content img {
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	margin: 12px 0 26px;
	border: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line);
	border-radius: 8px;
	box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11,36,71,.05);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid {
		grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(380px, .95fr);
		gap: 28px;
	}
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-layout {
		grid-template-columns: 180px minmax(0, 1fr);
		gap: 28px;
	}
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip > div { padding: 16px 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media,
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media img { min-height: 0; max-height: 460px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip > div:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line); }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip > div:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line); }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero { padding: 22px 0 24px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 11px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__title { font-size: 36px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__intro { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-author-row { font-size: 11px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip > div + div { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line); }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip > div:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-guide-line); }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__container { padding-top: 28px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 16px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick { padding: 22px 18px 20px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick > h2 { font-size: 26px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-con-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pick-action .ds-btn,
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-recommendation .ds-btn,
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article-button {
		width: auto;
		min-width: 150px;
		height: 42px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 430px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media { border-radius: 7px; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   GUIDE VISUAL REFINEMENT — v1.4.1
   Applies to all four seeded guide pages while preserving the v1.4 layout.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Slightly more premium editorial shell */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero {
	padding: 28px 0 30px;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6f9fd 100%);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid {
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .92fr) minmax(460px, 1.08fr);
	gap: 38px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media {
	min-height: 360px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11,36,71,.10);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media img {
	min-height: 360px;
	max-height: 430px;
	object-fit: cover;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip {
	margin-top: 22px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11,36,71,.025);
}

/* Give the article a little more usable width and make the sidebar denser. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-layout {
	grid-template-columns: 188px minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 34px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__nav a {
	padding: 8px 9px;
	font-size: 11.5px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter {
	margin-top: 16px;
	padding: 15px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter-icon {
	width: 30px;
	height: 30px;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter strong { font-size: 12px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter p { margin: 6px 0 10px; font-size: 10.5px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter input { min-height: 39px; font-size: 11px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter .ds-btn {
	min-height: 39px;
	height: 39px;
	font-size: 9.5px;
	letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__trust { gap: 6px; margin-top: 15px; font-size: 10.5px; }

/* Richer shortlist cards, automatically populated by main.js. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist {
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 14px;
	align-items: stretch;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row {
	justify-content: flex-start;
	gap: 10px;
	min-height: 0;
	padding: 19px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11,36,71,.045);
	transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	border-color: #c7d8ef !important;
	box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11,36,71,.075);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row strong {
	font-size: 21px;
	line-height: 1.15;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__description {
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 3;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 11.5px;
	line-height: 1.55;
	color: #61738a;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__highlights {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 1px 0 4px !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__highlights li {
	position: relative;
	margin: 5px 0 !important;
	padding: 0 0 0 18px !important;
	font-size: 10.5px;
	line-height: 1.45;
	color: #425971;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__highlights li::before {
	content: '✓';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: 0;
	color: var(--ds-guide-green);
	font-weight: 800;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__cta {
	align-self: flex-start;
	margin-top: auto;
	height: 36px !important;
	min-height: 36px !important;
	min-width: 0 !important;
	padding: 0 13px !important;
	border-radius: 5px !important;
	font-size: 9px !important;
	letter-spacing: .055em !important;
}

/* Provider/review cards */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick {
	margin: 20px 0;
	padding: 24px 26px 22px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11,36,71,.045);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick:first-of-type { margin-top: 42px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick > h2 { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 28px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pick-meta { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-con-grid { gap: 14px; margin-top: 19px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-con-grid > div {
	padding: 16px 17px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fcfdff 0%, #f9fbfe 100%);
}

/* Fix the inherited bullets that were visually colliding with our icon bullets. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-list,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-con-list {
	list-style: none !important;
	margin: 0 !important;
	padding: 0 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-list li,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-con-list li {
	list-style: none !important;
	padding-left: 23px !important;
	text-indent: 0 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-list li::marker,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-con-list li::marker { content: ''; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-list li::before,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-con-list li::before {
	left: 0 !important;
	top: 2px !important;
	width: 16px;
	height: 16px;
	line-height: 16px;
}

/* Smaller, consistently centered provider CTAs. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pick-action .ds-btn,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-recommendation .ds-btn,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article-button {
	min-width: 0;
	height: 38px;
	min-height: 38px;
	padding: 0 15px;
	font-size: 9px;
	letter-spacing: .07em;
	line-height: 1;
	vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Comparison table visual hierarchy */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison table {
	box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11,36,71,.035);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison th {
	padding-top: 14px;
	padding-bottom: 14px;
	background: #eef4fb;
	font-weight: 800;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison tbody tr:first-child td {
	background: #fbfdff;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison tbody tr:first-child td:first-child strong::after {
	content: '  Best overall';
	display: inline-flex;
	margin-left: 8px;
	padding: 3px 7px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--ds-guide-blue-soft);
	color: var(--ds-guide-blue);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 8px;
	font-weight: 700;
	vertical-align: middle;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-layout { grid-template-columns: 170px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row { padding: 17px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pick-action .ds-btn,
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-recommendation .ds-btn,
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article-button { height: 38px; min-height: 38px; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   GUIDE VISUAL REFINEMENT — v1.4.2
   Premium hero treatment, tighter shortlist cards and richer provider cards.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero photography: slightly tighter, sharper-looking and more editorial. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media {
	position: relative;
	min-height: 330px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: #0f2744;
	box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(11,36,71,.12);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,24,44,.02) 0%, rgba(7,24,44,.09) 100%);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media img {
	min-height: 330px;
	max-height: 390px;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center;
	filter: contrast(1.035) saturate(.98);
	transform: scale(1.002);
}

/* Shortlist: denser, more like a professional recommendation module. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks { margin: 36px 0 34px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist { gap: 12px; margin-top: 16px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row {
	gap: 8px;
	padding: 16px 16px 15px;
	border-radius: 9px;
	box-shadow: 0 7px 18px rgba(11,36,71,.04);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row strong { font-size: 19px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__description {
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	font-size: 11px;
	line-height: 1.48;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__highlights { margin: 0 0 2px !important; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__highlights li {
	margin: 3px 0 !important;
	font-size: 10px;
	line-height: 1.4;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__cta {
	height: 34px !important;
	min-height: 34px !important;
	padding: 0 12px !important;
	font-size: 8.5px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__brand {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 9px;
	margin: 1px 0 0;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__mark {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	flex: 0 0 auto;
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	border-radius: 9px;
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0b2447, #1768ff);
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 15px;
	font-weight: 800;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(23,104,255,.15);
}

/* Provider cards: richer header, less dead space, clearer hierarchy. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick {
	padding: 21px 23px 20px;
	border-radius: 11px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick:first-of-type { margin-top: 34px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
	gap: 14px;
	align-items: center;
	margin: 11px 0 13px;
	padding-bottom: 13px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #edf1f6;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-mark {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0b2447, #1768ff);
	color: #fff;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 21px;
	font-weight: 800;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(23,104,255,.16);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__copy h2 {
	margin: 0 0 7px !important;
	font-size: 27px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__copy .ds-pick-meta {
	margin: 0;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__action .ds-btn {
	height: 36px !important;
	min-height: 36px !important;
	padding: 0 13px !important;
	font-size: 8.5px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick > p:not(.ds-pick-action) {
	max-width: none;
	font-size: 13px;
	line-height: 1.65;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-con-grid {
	gap: 12px;
	margin-top: 16px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-con-grid > div { padding: 14px 15px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-con-grid h3 { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-pro-list li,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-con-list li {
	margin-bottom: 6px !important;
	font-size: 11.5px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick > .ds-pick-action.ds-pick-action--moved { display: none; }

/* Comparison: modest emphasis without making the table busy. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison h2 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison table { margin-top: 14px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison th,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison td { padding: 12px 13px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison tbody tr:hover td { background: #f8fbff; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-comparison-badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	margin-left: 7px;
	padding: 3px 6px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: var(--ds-guide-blue-soft);
	color: var(--ds-guide-blue);
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 7.5px;
	font-weight: 800;
	vertical-align: middle;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview { grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0,1fr); }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__action { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media,
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media img { min-height: 0; max-height: 360px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview { grid-template-columns: 42px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 10px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-mark { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 18px; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   GUIDE REFERENCE REBUILD — v1.4.3
   Closer to the approved DealSifted editorial reference: branded top picks,
   compact trust strip, richer provider modules and side-by-side comparison.
   ========================================================================== */

.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-panel--legacy { display: none !important; }

/* Hero: cleaner white editorial split and a sharper right-side image. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero {
	padding: 24px 0 26px;
	background: #fff;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid {
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .92fr) minmax(500px, 1.08fr);
	gap: 34px;
	align-items: center;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__title {
	max-width: 680px;
	font-size: clamp(43px, 4.4vw, 65px);
	line-height: .99;
	letter-spacing: -.032em;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__intro {
	max-width: 680px;
	font-size: 16px;
	line-height: 1.58;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media {
	min-height: 335px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	box-shadow: none;
	border: 1px solid #dfe7f1;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media img {
	min-height: 335px;
	max-height: 380px;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center;
	filter: contrast(1.03) saturate(1.02);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip {
	margin-top: 14px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	box-shadow: none;
	background: #fff;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip > div {
	padding: 14px 18px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip__icon {
	width: 30px;
	height: 30px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: #f0f5ff;
	color: #1768ff;
}

/* Content shell: dense like the approved reference. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__container { padding-top: 28px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-layout {
	grid-template-columns: 185px minmax(0, 1fr);
	gap: 26px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__content > .ds-seeded-guide > p {
	max-width: 900px;
	font-size: 14px;
	line-height: 1.72;
}

/* Top Picks now appears first in the guide body. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks {
	margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks h2 {
	margin: 6px 0 3px;
	font-size: 31px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks h2::after {
	margin-top: 4px;
	font-size: 12px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist {
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
	gap: 12px;
	margin-top: 13px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row--v143 {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 9px;
	min-height: 300px;
	padding: 15px 16px 14px;
	border: 1px solid #dbe4ef;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: none;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row--v143:hover {
	transform: none;
	border-color: #a9c6ee !important;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11,36,71,.05);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__badge {
	padding: 5px 8px !important;
	font-size: 9px !important;
	font-weight: 800 !important;
	background: #edf4ff !important;
	color: #1262e8 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__brand {
	gap: 10px;
	margin-top: 1px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__logo {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	object-fit: contain;
	flex: 0 0 44px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__brand strong {
	font-size: 20px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__description {
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	font-size: 11px;
	line-height: 1.48;
	color: #53677f;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__highlights {
	margin: 1px 0 3px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__highlights li {
	margin: 4px 0 !important;
	font-size: 10px;
	line-height: 1.42;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__footer-v143 {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
	grid-template-areas:
		"price review"
		"cta cta";
	gap: 7px 10px;
	align-items: center;
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: 8px;
	border-top: 1px solid #edf1f6;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__price-v143 {
	grid-area: price;
	padding: 0 !important;
	background: transparent !important;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans) !important;
	font-size: 10px !important;
	font-weight: 700 !important;
	color: #243b58 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__review-link {
	grid-area: review;
	font-size: 9.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #1768ff;
	text-decoration: none;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__cta {
	grid-area: cta;
	width: 100% !important;
	height: 35px !important;
	min-height: 35px !important;
	justify-content: center !important;
	background: #0b2447 !important;
	border-color: #0b2447 !important;
	color: #fff !important;
	font-size: 9px !important;
}

/* Trust strip directly under Top Picks. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143 {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 42px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
	gap: 14px;
	align-items: center;
	margin: 12px 0 24px;
	padding: 13px 16px;
	border: 1px solid #d8e6f8;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg,#f3f8ff 0%,#fbfdff 100%);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143__icon {
	display: flex;
	align-items: end;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 3px;
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	padding: 8px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(23,104,255,.08);
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143__icon i {
	display: block;
	width: 4px;
	border: 2px solid #1768ff;
	border-radius: 2px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143__icon i:nth-child(1){height:12px}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143__icon i:nth-child(2){height:19px}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143__icon i:nth-child(3){height:26px}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143 strong {
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 2px;
	font-size: 12.5px;
	color: #0b2447;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143 p {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 10.5px;
	line-height: 1.45;
	color: #63758b;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143 > a {
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #1768ff;
	text-decoration: none;
	white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Detailed reviews heading. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-detail-heading {
	margin: 31px 0 12px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-detail-heading .ds-label { color:#1768ff; font-size:9px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-detail-heading h2 {
	margin: 5px 0 0;
	font-size: 29px;
}

/* First detailed review + comparison box, matching the approved reference. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.72fr) minmax(310px, .9fr);
	gap: 14px;
	align-items: start;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-ranked-pick,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison {
	margin: 0 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison {
	padding: 16px !important;
	border: 1px solid #dbe4ef !important;
	border-radius: 9px;
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: none;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison > .ds-label { display:none; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison h2 {
	margin: 0 0 10px;
	font-size: 22px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison table {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 10px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison th,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison td {
	padding: 9px 8px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-comparison-logo-v143 {
	width: 22px;
	height: 22px;
	margin-right: 6px;
	vertical-align: middle;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison td:first-child strong {
	display: inline;
	vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Richer provider cards. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 {
	margin: 14px 0;
	padding: 18px 19px 17px;
	border-radius: 9px;
	box-shadow: none;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview {
	grid-template-columns: 52px minmax(0,1fr) auto;
	gap: 12px;
	margin: 8px 0 11px;
	padding-bottom: 11px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-logo-v143 {
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-kicker-v143 {
	display: inline-flex;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
	padding: 4px 7px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: #edf4ff;
	color: #1768ff;
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 8px;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__copy h2 {
	font-size: 25px !important;
	margin-bottom: 5px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__action .ds-btn {
	height: 36px !important;
	min-height: 36px !important;
	padding: 0 13px !important;
	font-size: 8.5px !important;
	background: #0b2447 !important;
	border-color: #0b2447 !important;
	color: #fff !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
	gap: 7px;
	margin: 12px 0 12px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 > div {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 26px minmax(0,1fr);
	gap: 7px;
	align-items: center;
	min-height: 54px;
	padding: 8px 9px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e9f2;
	border-radius: 7px;
	background: #fbfdff;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 span {
	display: grid;
	place-items: center;
	width: 26px;
	height: 26px;
	border-radius: 7px;
	background: #edf4ff;
	color: #1768ff;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 800;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 strong {
	font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
	font-size: 9px;
	line-height: 1.25;
	color: #263d59;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 > p:not(.ds-pick-action) {
	font-size: 12.5px;
	line-height: 1.58;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-pro-con-grid {
	gap: 9px;
	margin-top: 10px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-pro-con-grid > div {
	padding: 12px 13px;
	border-radius: 7px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-pro-list li,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-con-list li {
	margin-bottom: 4px !important;
	font-size: 10.5px;
}

/* Subsequent providers stay compact. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison + .ds-ranked-pick--v143 {
	margin-top: 14px;
}

/* Sidebar closer to the reference. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__nav a {
	padding: 8px 8px;
	font-size: 11px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter {
	padding: 13px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-sidebar__newsletter .ds-btn {
	background: #0b2447;
	border-color: #0b2447;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-container { max-width: 1320px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__content-wrap { min-width: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid {
		grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(420px,.95fr);
	}
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143 { grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143 > a { grid-column: 2; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row--v143 { min-height: 0; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview { grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0,1fr); }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-logo-v143 { width:46px;height:46px; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__action { grid-column:1/-1; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
	.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143 > a { grid-column:auto; }
}

/* v1.4.3 final conflict overrides. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison tbody tr:first-child td:first-child strong::after { content: none !important; display: none !important; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-comparison-badge { margin-left: 5px; font-size: 7px; }


/* ========================================================================== 
   GUIDE DENSITY + BRAND POLISH — v1.4.4
   Final desktop refinement from the approved reference: accurate site-brand
   marks, compact decision cards, smaller comparison, and much less dead space.
   ========================================================================== */

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-container { max-width: 1420px; }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 178px minmax(0,1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

/* Hero stays premium, but wastes less vertical space. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero { padding: 20px 0 22px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,.94fr) minmax(520px,1.06fr);
    gap: 30px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__copy { padding: 8px 0; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__title {
    font-size: clamp(42px,4.15vw,62px);
    line-height: .99;
    margin: 14px 0 15px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__intro { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__media img {
    min-height: 320px;
    max-height: 356px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip { margin-top: 12px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-value-strip > div { padding: 12px 14px; }

/* Tighten the body before the actual decisions begin. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-article__container { padding-top: 22px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-disclosure { margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 11px 14px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks { margin: 0 0 10px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks h2 { font-size: 29px; margin-top: 5px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-quick-picks h2::after { margin-top: 4px; }

/* Top Picks: eliminate the tall-card problem from v1.4.3. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(225px,1fr)) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__row--v143 {
    min-height: 0 !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    padding: 14px 14px 13px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__badge {
    padding: 4px 7px !important;
    font-size: 8px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__brand {
    gap: 9px !important;
    min-height: 42px;
    margin: 1px 0 2px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__logo {
    display: block !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    max-width: 38px !important;
    max-height: 38px !important;
    flex: 0 0 38px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__brand strong {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    line-height: 1.12 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__description {
    min-height: 35px;
    margin: 1px 0 !important;
    font-size: 10.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.42 !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__highlights {
    margin: 1px 0 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__highlights li {
    margin: 3px 0 !important;
    font-size: 9.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__footer-v143 {
    gap: 6px 8px !important;
    margin-top: 6px !important;
    padding-top: 7px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__price-v143 { font-size: 9px !important; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__review-link { font-size: 9px !important; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__cta {
    height: 34px !important;
    min-height: 34px !important;
    font-size: 8.5px !important;
}

.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-trust-strip-v143 {
    margin: 10px 0 20px !important;
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
}

/* Detailed section: compact and closer to the reference. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-detail-heading { margin: 24px 0 9px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-detail-heading h2 { font-size: 27px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.75fr) minmax(300px,.78fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 {
    margin: 10px 0 !important;
    padding: 15px 16px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview {
    grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0,1fr) auto !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin: 6px 0 8px !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-logo-v143 {
    display: block !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    max-width: 40px !important;
    max-height: 40px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-kicker-v143 {
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    padding: 3px 6px;
    font-size: 7px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__copy h2 {
    margin: 0 0 4px !important;
    font-size: 23px !important;
    line-height: 1.08 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__copy .ds-pick-meta span {
    font-size: 9px !important;
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__action .ds-btn {
    height: 34px !important;
    min-height: 34px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 > p:not(.ds-pick-action) {
    margin: 8px 0 !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.48 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 {
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin: 8px 0 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 > div {
    min-height: 43px !important;
    padding: 6px 7px !important;
    grid-template-columns: 22px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 span {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 strong { font-size: 8px !important; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-pro-con-grid {
    gap: 7px !important;
    margin-top: 8px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-pro-con-grid > div {
    padding: 10px 11px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-pro-con-grid h3 {
    margin-bottom: 7px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-pro-list li,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-con-list li {
    margin-bottom: 3px !important;
    font-size: 9.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

/* Quick Comparison: no giant logos, intentionally small and useful. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison {
    padding: 13px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison h2 {
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison table {
    table-layout: fixed;
    font-size: 9px !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison th,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison td {
    padding: 8px 7px !important;
    vertical-align: top !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison th:nth-child(1),
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison td:nth-child(1) { width: 36%; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison th:nth-child(2),
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison td:nth-child(2) { width: 64%; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison th:nth-child(3),
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison td:nth-child(3) { display:none; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-comparison-logo-v143 { display:none !important; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison td:first-child strong {
    display:block !important;
    font-size: 9px !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-comparison-badge {
    display:block !important;
    width:fit-content;
    margin:4px 0 0 !important;
    font-size:6.5px !important;
}

/* Put remaining detailed reviews into a dense 2-column editorial grid. */
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid {
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:12px;
    margin:12px 0 20px;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid .ds-ranked-pick--v143 {
    margin:0 !important;
    height:auto !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid .ds-provider-overview {
    grid-template-columns:38px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid .ds-provider-overview__action {
    grid-column:1/-1;
    justify-self:start;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 {
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid .ds-pro-con-grid {
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr !important;
}
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid .ds-pro-list li:nth-child(n+5),
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid .ds-con-list li:nth-child(n+4) {
    display:none;
}

.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-how-we-compared { margin-top: 26px; }
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-how-we-compared h2 { margin-top: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid { grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(400px,.95fr); }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-hero__grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v144-secondary-grid .ds-pro-con-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr !important; }
}

/* ========================================================================== 
   GUIDE LEGIBILITY + LOCAL BRAND ASSETS — v1.4.5
   Keeps the compact editorial layout while restoring comfortable desktop type.
   ========================================================================== */

@media (min-width: 901px) {
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__description {
        min-height: 42px;
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.48 !important;
    }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__highlights li {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        line-height: 1.42 !important;
    }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__price-v143,
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__review-link {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
    }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__cta,
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-overview__action .ds-btn {
        font-size: 10px !important;
    }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 > p:not(.ds-pick-action) {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        line-height: 1.58 !important;
    }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-feature-grid-v143 strong {
        font-size: 9.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-pro-list li,
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-ranked-pick--v143 .ds-con-list li {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        line-height: 1.48 !important;
    }
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-v143-review-comparison > .ds-guide-comparison table,
    .single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-guide-comparison td:first-child strong {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }
}

.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-shortlist__logo,
.single-post .ds-guide-v140 .ds-provider-logo-v143 {
    object-position: center;
}

/* v1.4.23: homepage recommendation handoff and compact category tiles only. */
body.home .ds-home-recommendations { padding-bottom: 36px; }
body.home .ds-categories { padding-top: 36px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
body.home .ds-categories .ds-section__head { margin-bottom: 24px; }
body.home .ds-category-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
}
body.home .ds-category-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 64px;
  padding: 14px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  body.home .ds-category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  body.home .ds-home-recommendations { padding-bottom: 28px; }
  body.home .ds-categories { padding-top: 28px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
  body.home .ds-category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 440px) {
  body.home .ds-category-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}