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

/* mobile-menu-toggle */

        :root {
            --primary: #0056b3;
            --secondary: #6c757d;
            --accent: #ff6b35;
            --light: #f8f9fa;
            --dark: #212529;
            --gray: #6c757d;
            --light-gray: #e9ecef;
            --shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            --transition: all 0.3s ease;
            --border-radius: 8px;
            --line-height: 1.7;
        }

        body {
            background-color: #f8f9fa;
            color: #333;
            line-height: var(--line-height);
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
        }

        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 15px;
        }
		/* hidden */
		
		.hidden {
		visibility: hidden;
		         }
        
        /* Accessibility Helper */
        .sr-only {
            position: absolute;
            width: 1px;
            height: 1px;
            padding: 0;
            margin: -1px;
            overflow: hidden;
            clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
            white-space: nowrap;
            border-width: 0;
        }

        /* Header Styles */
        header {
            background-color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .header-top {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 15px 0;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .logo {
            font-size: 28px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .logo span {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .search-bar {
            display: flex;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 450px;
        }

        .search-bar input {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 10px 15px;
            border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
            border-radius: var(--border-radius) 0 0 var(--border-radius);
            font-size: 14px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            -webkit-appearance: none;
        }

        .search-bar input:focus {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            outline: none;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 86, 179, 0.2);
        }

        .search-bar button {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 10px 15px;
            border-radius: 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .search-bar button:hover {
            background: #004494;
        }

        .auth-buttons {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .auth-buttons a {
            margin-left: 15px;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: var(--transition);
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .auth-buttons a:hover {
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .auth-buttons a.subscribe-btn {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            padding: 8px 15px;
            border-radius: var(--border-radius);
        }

        .auth-buttons a.subscribe-btn:hover {
            background: #004494;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }

        /* Navigation */
        nav {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-menu {
            display: flex;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-menu li {
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-menu a {
            display: block;
            padding: 15px 20px;
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: background 0.3s;
        }
        
        .nav-menu .dropdown a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .nav-menu a:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }

        .dropdown-content {
            display: none;
            position: absolute;
            background: white;
            min-width: 200px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            z-index: 1;
            border-radius: 0 0 var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius);
            overflow: hidden;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transform: translateY(10px);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .dropdown-content a {
            color: var(--dark);
            padding: 12px 16px;
        }

        .dropdown-content a:hover {
            background: var(--light-gray);
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .dropdown:hover .dropdown-content {
            display: block;
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* Mobile Navigation */
        .mobile-menu-toggle {
            display: none;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 24px;
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 5px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        /* Hero Section */
        .hero {
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1460925895917-afdab827c52f?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1415&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
            color: white;
            padding: 120px 0;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .hero h1 {
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .hero p {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 40px;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .cta-button {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--accent);
            color: white;
            padding: 14px 35px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .cta-button:hover {
            background: #e55a2a;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.4);
        }

        /* Sections */
        .section {
            padding: 60px 0;
        }

        .section-title {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
            color: var(--dark);
            position: relative;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            display: block;
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background: var(--accent);
            margin: 15px auto 0;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

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

        .post-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: var(--border-radius);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
        }

        .post-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }
        
        .post-image-wrapper {
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 220px;
        }

        .post-image {
            height: 100%;
            width: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .post-card:hover .post-image {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .post-content {
            padding: 25px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .post-category {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            padding: 5px 12px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: var(--transition);
            align-self: flex-start;
        }

        .post-card:hover .post-category {
            background: var(--accent);
        }

        .post-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            color: var(--dark);
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            transition: var(--transition);
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

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

        .post-excerpt {
            color: var(--gray);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            line-height: var(--line-height);
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .post-meta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
            padding-top: 15px;
            margin-top: auto;
        }

        .post-meta span {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 5px;
        }

        .view-all {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .view-all a {
            display: inline-block;
            color: var(--primary);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 10px 25px;
            border: 2px solid var(--primary);
            border-radius: 30px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .view-all a:hover {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
        }

        /* Categories Section */
        .categories {
            background: white;
        }

        .categories-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 25px;
        }

        .category-card {
            background: var(--light);
            border-radius: var(--border-radius);
            padding: 35px 20px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            cursor: pointer;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
            display: block;
        }

        .category-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }

        .category-card:hover .category-icon {
            color: white;
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .category-icon {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--primary);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .category-title {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .category-count {
            display: inline-block;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            color: var(--light);
            padding: 3px 10px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .category-card:hover .category-count {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            color: white;
        }

        /* Newsletter */
        .newsletter {
            background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary), #004494);
            color: white;
            padding: 80px 0;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .newsletter h2 {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
        }

        .newsletter p {
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 40px;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            opacity: 0.9;
            line-height: var(--line-height);
        }

        .newsletter-form {
            display: flex;
            max-width: 500px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            border-radius: 50px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .newsletter-form input {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 18px 25px;
            border: none;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            outline: none;
            -webkit-appearance: none;
        }

        .newsletter-form button {
            background: var(--accent);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 0 35px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .newsletter-form button:hover {
            background: #e55a2a;
        }

        /* Footer */
        footer {
            background: var(--dark);
            color: white;
            padding: 80px 0 0;
        }

        .footer-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .footer-column h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 12px;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
        }

        .footer-column h3::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 50px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .footer-column p {
            color: #bbb;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            line-height: var(--line-height);
        }












/* Force the cancel icon to be white and visible when needed */
.mobile-menu-toggle .fa-times {
    color: #ffffff;
}



.mobile-menu-toggle:hover .fa-times {
    color: var(--accent); /* Orange color on hover */
}











        .footer-column ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-column ul li {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .footer-column ul li a {
            color: #bbb;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .footer-column ul li a:hover {
            color: white;
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }
        
        .footer-column ul li a i {
            width: 1em;
        }

        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-top: 25px;
        }

        .social-links a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 42px;
            height: 42px;
            background: #333;
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: white;
            transition: var(--transition);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .social-links a:hover {
            background: var(--accent);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .copyright {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 25px 0;
            border-top: 1px solid #333;
            color: #aaa;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .copyright a {
            color: var(--accent);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .copyright a:hover {
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        /* Responsive Design // menu-icon */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .search-bar {
                max-width: 300px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .header-top {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                gap: 15px;
            }
            
            .logo {
                order: 1;
            }
            
            .mobile-menu-toggle {
                display: block;
                order: 2;
                margin-left: auto;
            }

            .search-bar {
                order: 3;
                width: 100%;
                max-width: 100%;
            }

            .auth-buttons {
                display: none;
            }

            .hero {
                padding: 80px 0;
            }

            .newsletter-form {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 10px;
                border-radius: var(--border-radius);
                background: transparent;
                box-shadow: none;
            }
            
            .newsletter-form input,
            .newsletter-form button {
                width: 100%;
                border-radius: var(--border-radius);
                padding: 15px;
            }
            
            /* Mobile Navigation Menu */
            .nav-menu {
                display: none;
                flex-direction: column;
                position: absolute;
                top: 100%;
                left: 0;
                width: 100%;
                background: var(--primary);
                box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            }
            
            .nav-menu.active {
                display: flex;
            }
            
            .nav-menu li {
                width: 100%;
                border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            }

            .dropdown .dropdown-content {
                position: static;
                display: none;
                background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
                box-shadow: none;
                border-radius: 0;
                width: 100%;
                max-height: 0;
                overflow: hidden;
                transition: max-height 0.4s ease-in-out;
            }
            
            .dropdown.active .dropdown-content {
                display: block;
                max-height: 500px;
            }
            
            .dropdown-content a {
                padding-left: 40px;
                color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            }
            
            .dropdown-content a:hover {
                background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
                color: white;
            }
            
            .dropdown > a i {
                transition: transform 0.3s ease;
            }
            
            .dropdown.active > a i {
                transform: rotate(180deg);
            }
        }
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   /* =============================================== */
/* == STYLES FOR THE ARTICLE PAGE (article.php) == */
/* =============================================== */

/* --- Article Hero Section --- */
.article-hero {
    color: white;
    padding: 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.article-category {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.article-category:hover {
    background: #e55a2a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.article-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.author-details h4 {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.author-details p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Article Layout & Content --- */
.article-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; /* Main content and a fixed-width sidebar */
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

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

.article-body {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 40px 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Content typography within the article */
.article-body h2,
.article-body h3,
.article-body h4 {
    color: var(--dark);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-top: 2.5em;
    margin-bottom: 1em;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.article-body h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.article-body h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }

.article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
    margin: 20px 0;
    padding-left: 30px;
}

.article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.article-body blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.article-body blockquote p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.article-body img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    margin: 30px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* --- Article Actions (Tags & Sharing) --- */
.article-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.article-tags {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.article-tags span {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.tag {
    background: var(--light-gray);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tag:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.share-buttons span {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.share-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light-gray);
    color: var(--dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.share-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* --- Related Articles --- */
.related-articles {
    margin: 60px 0;
}


/* --- Sidebar --- */
.sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px; /* Adjust based on your header height */
    align-self: start; /* Prevents sidebar from stretching */
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.sidebar-widget h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dark);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.categories-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.categories-list li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.categories-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.categories-list a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 5px 0;
}

.categories-list a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.category-count {
    background: var(--light-gray);
    color: var(--gray);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.sidebar-newsletter-form button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.sidebar-newsletter-form button:hover {
    background: #e55a2a;
}


/* --- Responsive Adjustments for Article Page --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .sidebar {
        position: static;
        top: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-body {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    .article-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}















/* ================================================= */
/* == STYLES FOR THE ARTICLES LIST PAGE (articles.php) == */
/* ================================================= */

/* --- Page Header (for listing pages like articles.php, category.php) --- */
.page-header {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1499750310107-5fef28a66643?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1470&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.page-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.page-header p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Main Layout for Article Listing --- */
.articles-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; /* Same layout as the single article page */
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Re-using .featured-posts for the grid here for consistency */
.posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}


/* --- Pagination --- */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.pagination a, .pagination span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 15px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    background: white;
}

.pagination a:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.pagination span.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    cursor: default;
}

.pagination span.disabled {
    color: var(--gray);
    pointer-events: none;
    background: var(--light);
}

/* --- Fallback for No Articles --- */
.no-articles {
    grid-column: 1 / -1; /* Make it span the full width if inside a grid */
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    color: var(--gray);
}

.no-articles i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--light-gray);
}


/* --- Responsive Adjustments for Articles Listing --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .articles-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}






































/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE MENU & Z-INDEX FIXES (ADD THIS TO THE END OF YOUR CSS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* This makes the toggle button stay on top of the menu it opens */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
    position: relative; /* Establishes a stacking context */
    z-index: 1002;
}

/* This is the main fix for the mobile menu itself */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-menu {
        /*
         * position: fixed ensures the menu is relative to the viewport,
         * not the header, which is crucial for a full-screen overlay.
        */
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh; /* Full viewport height */
        padding-top: 5rem; /* Space for user to see the "X" close button */
        overflow-y: auto; /* Allow scrolling if the menu is long */
        
        /*
         * z-index: 1001 ensures this menu layer is above all page content
         * but below the toggle button (z-index: 1002).
        */
        z-index: 1001;
    }

    /* We need a separate container for mobile auth buttons */
    .auth-buttons-mobile {
        display: block; /* Show on mobile */
        margin-top: 1rem;
        padding-top: 1rem;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .auth-buttons-mobile a {
        display: flex !important; /* Override other styles */
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Hide the desktop auth buttons when in mobile view */
    .header-top .auth-buttons {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* This hides the mobile-only auth links on larger screens */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .auth-buttons-mobile {
        display: none;
    }
}
























/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION MENU ALIGNMENT & SIZE ADJUSTMENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Target the main navigation links */
.nav-menu a {
    padding: 1rem 1rem;      /* Reduced from 1rem 1.25rem */
    font-size: 0.95rem;      /* Reduced from 1rem (default) */
    white-space: nowrap;     /* Prevents text from wrapping to a second line */
}

/* Adjust the dropdown content padding to match */
.dropdown-content a {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;      /* Also slightly reduce sub-item font size */
}

/* Ensure the dropdown icon is vertically centered */
.nav-menu .dropdown > a {
    align-items: center;
}

/* Slightly reduce the size of the chevron icon */
.nav-menu .dropdown > a .fa-chevron-down {
    font-size: 0.8em;       /* Makes the icon a bit smaller relative to the text */
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments for Tablets --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    .nav-menu a {
        padding: 1rem 0.8rem; /* Further reduce padding on medium screens */
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}






/* --- 404 Page Centering Styles (Targeted Wrapper) --- */

/* 1. Make the wrapper a flex container that fills the screen's height */
.site-wrapper-404 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack header, main, footer vertically */
    min-height: 100vh;
}

/* 2. Tell the <main> element INSIDE the wrapper to grow and center its content */
.site-wrapper-404 main {
    flex-grow: 1; /* This makes it expand and fill the empty space */
    
    /* These center the content within the now-expanded <main> area */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}





/* assets/css/style.css */

.logo-image {
    height: 40px; /* Adjust this value to make your logo taller or shorter */
    width: auto;  /* This keeps the logo's proportions correct */
    vertical-align: middle; /* Helps align the logo nicely with other header items */
}



a.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center; /* This vertically aligns the image and text perfectly */
    gap: 12px;           /* Creates a nice space between the image and the text */
    text-decoration: none; /* Ensures the text part of the logo isn't underlined */
    color: var(--dark-color); /* Or whatever your default text color is */
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem; /* Adjust font size to match your design */
}

/* Style the logo image itself */
.logo-image {
    height: 40px; /* Adjust this to your preferred logo height */
    width: auto;  /* Maintains aspect ratio */
}

/* Style the text part of the logo */
.logo-text {
    /* You can add specific styles for the text if needed */
}

/* This keeps your original accent color for the "EECH" part */
.logo-text span {
    color: var(--accent); /* Or your specific accent color variable/hex code */
}






















/* assets/css/style.css */

/*
==============================================
    CONTACT PAGE STYLES
==============================================
*/

/* --- Main Layout --- */
.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    /* On larger screens, the form takes 2/3 and the details take 1/3 */
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px; /* Increased gap for better separation */
    align-items: start; /* Aligns the top of both columns */
}

/* --- Contact Form Styling --- */
.contact-form {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.contact-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.contact-form label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-color); /* Use a variable for consistent text color */
}

.contact-form input[type="text"],
.contact-form input[type="email"],
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; /* Softer border color */
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color); /* Highlight color on focus */
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 86, 179, 0.15); /* Soft glow effect */
}

.contact-form textarea {
    resize: vertical; /* Allow vertical resizing only */
    min-height: 150px;
}

.contact-form .cta-button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px; /* Consistent with input fields */
}


/* --- Contact Details Sidebar --- */
.contact-details {
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* A slightly off-white background */
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.contact-details h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-details p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-details ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-details li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start; /* Align icon with the start of the text */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.contact-details li i.fas {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-color); /* Use primary theme color for icons */
    margin-right: 20px;
    margin-top: 4px; /* Fine-tune vertical alignment */
    width: 20px; /* Ensures consistent spacing */
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-details li a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-details li a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments for Mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-layout {
        /* Stack the columns on medium screens and below */
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* back-to-top */


        .sitemap-container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 40px; }
        .sitemap-column h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent); padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .sitemap-column ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
        .sitemap-column li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .sitemap-column a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--primary-color); font-weight: 500; }
        .sitemap-column a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }





  /* login */
        .login-container { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding: 80px 0; }
        .login-form { background: white; padding: 40px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); width: 100%; max-width: 400px; }
        .login-form h2 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
        .form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .form-group label { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-weight: 500; }
        .form-group input { width: 100%; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--light-gray); border-radius: 8px; }
        .login-form button { width: 100%; padding: 12px; background: var(--primary); color: white; border: none; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }
        .error { color: #721c24; background: #f8d7da; border: 1px solid #f5c6cb; padding: 10px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px; }





/* Register 

        .register-container { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding: 60px 20px; }
        .register-form { background: white; padding: 40px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); width: 100%; max-width: 500px; }
        .register-form h2 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
        .form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .form-group label { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-weight: 500; }
        .form-group input { width: 100%; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 8px; }
        .register-form button { width: 100%; padding: 12px; background: var(--primary-color); color: white; border: none; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }
        .form-row { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
        .form-row .form-group { flex: 1; }
        .message-box { padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; list-style-position: inside; }
        .message-box.errors { background: #f8d7da; color: #721c24; border: 1px solid #f5c6cb; }
        .message-box.success { background: #d4edda; color: #155724; border: 1px solid #c3e6cb; }

*/ 





























/*
==============================================
    BACK TO TOP BUTTON STYLES
==============================================
*/

.back-to-top {
    /* --- Positioning --- */
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    z-index: 999; /* Ensure it's on top of other content */

    /* --- Appearance & Sizing --- */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: #ff6b35; /* var(--primary-color, #0056b3); /* #ff6b35 Use theme color or a fallback */
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%; /* Make it a perfect circle */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    text-decoration: none;

    /* --- Initial State: Hidden --- */
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px); /* Start slightly lower for a pop-up effect */
    
    /* --- Smooth Transition --- */
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-top i.fas {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1; /* Helps with perfect centering */
}

/* --- The state when it becomes visible (JS adds this class) --- */
.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Hover Effect --- */
.back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: var(--dark-color, #003366); /* Use a darker theme color or fallback */
    transform: translateY(-2px); /* Make it "lift" slightly on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}


































/* assets/css/style.css */

/*
==============================================
    SUBSCRIBE PAGE STYLES
==============================================
*/
.subscribe-page {
    text-align: center;
}

.subscribe-page h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 2.8rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.message {
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.message.success {
    background: #d4edda;
    color: #155724;
    border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
}

.message.error {
    background: #f8d7da;
    color: #721c24;
    border: 1px solid #f5c6cb;
}


























/*
==============================================
    NOTIFICATION TOAST STYLES
==============================================
*/

#notification-toast {
    /* Positioning */
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    z-index: 9999; /* Make sure it's on top of everything */

    /* Appearance */
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    
    /* Initial State: Hidden and off-screen */
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(100px);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* The state when it becomes visible */
#notification-toast.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Style for success messages */
#notification-toast.success {
    background-color: #28a745; /* A nice green */
    color: white;
}

/* Style for error messages */
#notification-toast.error {
    background-color: #dc3545; /* A standard red */
    color: white;
}

























/* assets/css/style.css */

/*
==============================================
    POLICY PAGE STYLES (Privacy, Terms, etc.)
==============================================
*/

/* This main class is on the container div */
.policy-content {
    max-width: 800px; /* A comfortable reading width */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.policy-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-top: 2.5em;
    margin-bottom: 1em;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    padding-bottom: 0.5em;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.policy-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-top: 1.5em;
    margin-bottom: 0.8em;
}

.policy-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-top: 1.2em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

.policy-content p, .policy-content li {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 1em;
}

.policy-content ul {
    list-style: disc;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}

.policy-content ul ul {
    list-style-type: circle;
    margin-top: 0.5em;
}

.policy-content a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.policy-content a:hover {
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.policy-content strong {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.policy-content .text-sm {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.policy-content .text-gray-500 {
    color: #6c757d;
}
.policy-content .mb-6 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}



























/* assets/css/style.css */

/*
==============================================
    ABOUT US PAGE STYLES
==============================================
*/

/* --- Vision & Mission Section --- */
.vision-mission-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.vision-mission-item {
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* A light background */
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.vision-mission-item .icon-wrapper {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vision-mission-item h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vision-mission-item p {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

/* --- Team Section --- */
.team-section {
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light background to separate it */
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: -15px auto 40px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.team-member-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden; /* Ensures photo corners are rounded */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.team-member-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.team-member-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.team-member-info {
    padding: 25px;
}

.team-member-name {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.team-member-role {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.team-member-bio {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.team-social-links {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.team-social-links a {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.team-social-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vision-mission-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
























/* assets/css/style.css */

/*
==============================================
    ARTICLE IMAGE FIGURE & CAPTION STYLES
==============================================
*/

/* Target figures specifically within the article body */
/*
==============================================
    ARTICLE IMAGE FIGURE & CAPTION STYLES
==============================================
*/

/* Target figures specifically within the article body */
.article-body figure {
    /* Remove default browser margins and set our own */
    margin: 2.5em 0; 
    padding: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* 
 * THE CRITICAL FIX - PART 1
 * When an image is inside a figure, remove its bottom margin.
 * This prevents a gap from appearing inside the figure element.
 */
.article-body figure img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: block; /* Helps remove extra space below the image */
    margin: 0 auto; /* Ensure it's centered if the figure is wider */
    margin-bottom: 0; /* Explicitly remove bottom margin */
}

/* 
 * THE CRITICAL FIX - PART 2
 * Control the spacing of the figcaption precisely.
 * A small top margin is all we need.
 */
.article-body figcaption {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.75em; /* A smaller, more appropriate gap */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    text-align: center;
}



















/* assets/css/style.css */

/*
==============================================
    COMMENTS SECTION STYLES
==============================================
*/

.comments-section {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-top: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.comment-list {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.comment {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.comment-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.author-avatar-initials {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.author-details .author-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    display: block;
}

.author-details .comment-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #6c757d;
}

.comment-content p {
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin: 0;
}

.comment-form-container .form-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.comment-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.comment-form label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

.login-prompt {
    background-color: #e9ecef;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.login-prompt a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: underline;
}














.comment-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.comment-actions button {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #6c757d;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px;
}

.comment-actions button:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.like-button.liked {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.replies {
    margin-left: 50px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    border-left: 3px solid #e9ecef;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.comment.is-reply {
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Slightly different background for replies */
}

.reply-form {
    margin-top: 20px;
}
















/* assets/css/style.css */

/*
==============================================
    UPGRADED COMMENTS SECTION STYLES
==============================================
*/

.comments-section {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-top: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    padding-top: 40px; /* Add some padding to the top of the section */
}

.comment-list {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.comment {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.comment-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.author-avatar-initials {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-details .author-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    display: block;
}

.author-details .comment-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #6c757d;
}

.comment-content p {
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin: 0;
    white-space: pre-wrap; /* Allows line breaks from textarea */
    word-wrap: break-word;
}

/* --- New styles for Likes and Replies --- */

.comment-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f1f1;
}

.comment-actions button {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #6c757d;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.comment-actions button:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.like-button.liked {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.replies {
    margin-left: 50px;
    margin-top: 25px;
    border-left: 3px solid #e9ecef;
    padding-left: 25px;
}

.comment.is-reply {
    background-color: #fdfdfd;
    padding: 20px;
}

.reply-form {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.reply-form textarea {
    min-height: 80px;
}

.reply-form-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.cta-button.secondary {
    background-color: #6c757d;
}
.cta-button.secondary:hover {
    background-color: #5a6268;
}

/* --- End of New Styles --- */

.comment-form-container .form-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}
/* ... your other existing comment form styles are fine ... */