/* ============================================================
   Maren Cole — Component & Layout Styles
   Depends on tokens.css (custom properties + self-hosted fonts).
   ============================================================ */

/* Checkmark glyph used as a CSS mask for native list bullets (offers, opt-in). */
:root {
  --mc-check-mask: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 6 9 17l-5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ---- Reset & base ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--surface-page);
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  font-weight: var(--weight-regular);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-strong);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  margin: 0 0 0.5em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--display-md); font-weight: var(--weight-medium); }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-3xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }

p { margin: 0 0 1em; text-wrap: pretty; }

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

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

:where(button, a, input, textarea, select):focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--focus-ring);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

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

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT HELPERS
   ============================================================ */
.mc-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.mc-container--wide   { max-width: var(--container-wide); }
.mc-container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-text); }
.mc-measure { max-width: var(--container-text); }

.mc-section { padding-block: var(--section-y); }
.mc-section--tight { padding-block: var(--section-y-tight); }
.mc-section--page  { background: var(--surface-page); }
.mc-section--sunken { background: var(--surface-sunken); }
.mc-section--accent-soft { background: var(--accent-soft); }
.mc-section--dark  { background: var(--surface-inverse); color: var(--sand-300); }
.mc-section--forest { background: var(--surface-forest); color: var(--sand-300); }

/* The page-pattern model wraps each section in a <section> group; normalise
   the inner constrained container width to the design's measure. */
.mc-section > .mc-container { }

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS
   ============================================================ */
.mc-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-eyebrow);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-eyebrow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-accent);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  display: block;
}
.mc-eyebrow--on-dark { color: var(--clay-300); }

.mc-display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--display-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  color: var(--text-strong);
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}

.mc-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--display-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
  color: var(--text-strong);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.mc-section-title--on-dark { color: var(--text-inverse); }

.mc-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.mc-lead--on-dark { color: var(--sand-300); }

/* The signature serif-italic accent inside headlines */
.mc-accent-italic, .mc-section-title em, .mc-display em, h1 em, h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: var(--weight-regular);
  color: var(--text-accent);
}
.mc-section-title--on-dark em, .mc-display--on-dark em { color: var(--clay-300); }

/* Section head wrappers */
.mc-section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.mc-section-head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.mc-section-head__text { margin: 0; font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--text-muted); }

.mc-flex-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}
.mc-flex-head .mc-section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS — native .mc-btn + WordPress block-style bridges
   ============================================================ */
.mc-btn,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-primary > .wp-block-button__link,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-secondary > .wp-block-button__link,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-ghost > .wp-block-button__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.55em;
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em; line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: var(--text-base); padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; user-select: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.mc-btn:active,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-primary > .wp-block-button__link:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.mc-btn:disabled, .mc-btn[aria-disabled="true"] { opacity: 0.45; cursor: not-allowed; }
.mc-btn svg { width: 1.15em; height: 1.15em; flex: none; }

.mc-btn--sm { font-size: var(--text-sm); padding: 0.5rem 1rem; }
.mc-btn--md { font-size: var(--text-base); padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; }
.mc-btn--lg,
.wp-block-button.mc-btn--lg > .wp-block-button__link { font-size: var(--text-lg); padding: 0.95rem 2rem; }
.mc-btn--full { width: 100%; }

/* primary (filled clay) */
.mc-btn--primary,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-primary > .wp-block-button__link {
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-contrast); box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
}
.mc-btn--primary:hover,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-primary > .wp-block-button__link:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover); color: var(--accent-contrast);
}
.mc-btn--primary:active,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-primary > .wp-block-button__link:active { background: var(--accent-active); }

/* secondary (outline) */
.mc-btn--secondary,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-secondary > .wp-block-button__link {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text-strong); border-color: var(--border-strong);
}
.mc-btn--secondary:hover,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-secondary > .wp-block-button__link:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-hover); background: var(--accent-soft);
}

/* ghost / link */
.mc-btn--ghost,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-ghost > .wp-block-button__link {
  background: transparent; color: var(--text-strong);
}
.mc-btn--ghost:hover,
.wp-block-button.is-style-mc-ghost > .wp-block-button__link:hover { background: var(--surface-sunken); }

.mc-btn--link { background: transparent; color: var(--text-accent); padding-inline: 0; box-shadow: none; }
.mc-btn--link:hover { color: var(--accent-hover); }
.mc-btn--link:active { transform: none; }

/* on dark surfaces */
.mc-btn--on-dark.mc-btn--secondary { color: var(--text-inverse); border-color: var(--border-inverse); }
.mc-btn--on-dark.mc-btn--secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: var(--text-inverse); color: var(--text-inverse); }
.mc-btn--on-dark.mc-btn--ghost { color: var(--text-inverse); }

/* ============================================================
   BADGES / CHIPS
   ============================================================ */
.mc-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35em;
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--text-accent);
}
.mc-badge--solid { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-contrast); }
.mc-badge--outline { background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--border-default); color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER — announcement bar + sticky nav
   ============================================================ */
.mc-announce {
  background: var(--surface-inverse); color: var(--sand-300);
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.mc-announce__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.6rem var(--gutter); text-align: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mc-announce__inner svg { color: var(--clay-300); width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; }
.mc-announce strong { color: var(--text-inverse); font-weight: var(--weight-bold); }
.mc-announce__cta {
  color: var(--clay-300); font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
}
.mc-announce__cta:hover { color: var(--clay-200); }

.mc-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: var(--z-sticky); }
.mc-header__bar {
  background: var(--surface-page);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.mc-header.is-scrolled .mc-header__bar {
  background: rgba(251,248,244,0.85);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.mc-header__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
}
/* Custom logo (Site Identity → Logo): image only beside the wordmark, Astra-proof. */
.mc-header__logo .custom-logo { display: block; height: 40px !important; width: auto !important; max-width: none !important; margin: 0 !important; }
.mc-header__logo {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; color: var(--ink-900);
}
.mc-header__logo:hover { color: var(--ink-900); }
.mc-header__logo svg { color: var(--clay-500); flex: none; }
.mc-header__wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px; color: var(--ink-900);
}
.mc-header__nav { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.mc-header__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; }

/* ---- Primary nav: multi-level menu (up to 3 levels) ---- */
.mc-nav-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.mc-nav-item { position: relative; list-style: none; }
.mc-nav-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-base); font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--text-body); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.mc-nav-link:hover,
.mc-nav-item:focus-within > .mc-nav-link { color: var(--text-accent); background: var(--accent-soft); }
.mc-nav-link.is-current,
.mc-nav-item.current-menu-item > .mc-nav-link,
.mc-nav-item.current-menu-ancestor > .mc-nav-link { color: var(--text-accent); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); }
.mc-nav-link svg { flex: none; }
.mc-nav-item--has-children > .mc-nav-link svg { transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out); }
.mc-nav-item--has-children:hover > .mc-nav-link svg,
.mc-nav-item--has-children:focus-within > .mc-nav-link svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown panel (level 2) */
.mc-submenu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 0; min-width: 230px;
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(6px); z-index: 60;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
/* Transparent bridge across the 6px gap so the pointer keeps hovering the
   item while travelling from the top-level link into the panel. */
.mc-submenu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 10px; }
.mc-nav-item:hover > .mc-submenu,
.mc-nav-item:focus-within > .mc-submenu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.mc-submenu[hidden] { display: none; }
.mc-submenu__list, .mc-submenu__sub { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.mc-submenu__item { list-style: none; }
.mc-submenu__link {
  display: block; flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--text-body); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.mc-submenu__link:hover, .mc-submenu__link.is-current { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--text-accent); }

/* Accordion row (level 3): label link + caret toggle */
.mc-submenu__row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.1rem; }
.mc-submenu__caret {
  flex: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-sizing: border-box; width: 32px; min-width: 32px; height: 32px; padding: 0;
  border: none; background: transparent; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted); cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.mc-submenu__caret:hover { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--text-accent); }
.mc-submenu__caret svg { transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out); }
.mc-submenu__item.is-open > .mc-submenu__row > .mc-submenu__caret svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
/* Nested branch (level 3) — indented with a tree line */
.mc-submenu__sub {
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0.3rem 0.6rem; padding-left: 0.6rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px;
}
.mc-submenu__sub[hidden] { display: none; }
.mc-submenu__sub .mc-submenu__link { font-size: var(--text-xs); padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem; }

.mc-header__toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: none; color: var(--ink-900);
  cursor: pointer; padding: 6px;
}
.mc-header__toggle [data-icon].hidden { display: none; }

.mc-header__mobile {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem var(--gutter) 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--surface-page);
}
.mc-header__mobile.is-open { display: flex; }
/* Mobile nav reuses the walker markup, but every level is an accordion: the
   menu opens on the first level only and a parent item expands on tap
   (theme.js collapses the branches on load and whenever the menu closes). */
.mc-header__mobile .mc-nav-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; width: 100%; }
.mc-header__mobile .mc-nav-item { position: static; }
.mc-header__mobile .mc-nav-link {
  display: flex; box-sizing: border-box; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: space-between; padding: 0.85rem 0.25rem; border-radius: 0;
  font-size: var(--text-lg); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); color: var(--text-strong);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
/* The chevron is the open/closed indicator of the accordion. */
.mc-header__mobile .mc-nav-item--has-children > .mc-nav-link > svg {
  width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--text-muted);
}
.mc-header__mobile .mc-nav-item--has-children:hover > .mc-nav-link svg,
.mc-header__mobile .mc-nav-item--has-children:focus-within > .mc-nav-link svg { transform: none; }
.mc-header__mobile .mc-nav-item.is-open > .mc-nav-link { color: var(--text-accent); }
.mc-header__mobile .mc-nav-item.is-open > .mc-nav-link svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.mc-header__mobile .mc-submenu {
  position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; min-width: 0;
  background: transparent; box-shadow: none; border: none; border-radius: 0;
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.6rem 0.25rem; padding: 0 0 0 0.75rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.mc-header__mobile .mc-submenu::before { display: none; }
.mc-header__mobile .mc-submenu__link { font-size: var(--text-base); padding: 0.65rem 0.6rem; }
.mc-header__mobile .mc-submenu__caret { width: 38px; min-width: 38px; height: 38px; }
.mc-header__mobile-cta { margin-top: 1rem; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .mc-header__nav, .mc-header__cta { display: none; }
  .mc-header__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.mc-hero { background: var(--surface-page); overflow: hidden; }
.mc-hero__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: center;
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 6rem);
}
.mc-hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: var(--display-lg);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium); line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight); color: var(--text-strong);
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}
.mc-hero__lead {
  font-size: var(--text-xl); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 34ch; margin: 0 0 2.2rem;
}
.mc-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
.mc-hero__proof { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; }
.mc-hero__avatars { display: flex; }
.mc-hero__avatars img {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--surface-page);
}
.mc-hero__avatars img + img { margin-left: -12px; }
.mc-hero__proof-text { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.35; margin: 0; }
.mc-hero__stars { color: var(--clay-500); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1; margin: 0 0 3px; }
.mc-hero__proof-text strong { color: var(--text-strong); font-weight: var(--weight-bold); }

.mc-hero__media { position: relative; }
.mc-hero__shape {
  position: absolute; inset: -8% -6% auto auto; width: 70%; height: 70%;
  background: var(--accent-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  transform: rotate(-4deg); z-index: 0;
}
.mc-hero__portrait {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.mc-hero__portrait img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.mc-hero__credential {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: -1.5rem; bottom: 2rem;
  background: var(--surface-card); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; max-width: 230px;
}
.mc-hero__credential-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-soft);
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; color: var(--clay-600);
}
.mc-hero__credential-title { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: var(--weight-bold); color: var(--text-strong); font-size: var(--text-base); margin: 0; }
.mc-hero__credential-sub { font-family: var(--font-ui); color: var(--text-muted); font-size: var(--text-sm); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   TRUST STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.mc-trust { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.mc-trust__label { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-subtle); letter-spacing: 0.02em; margin: 0; }
.mc-trust__logos { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.mc-trust__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--stone-500); opacity: 0.85; margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROMISE — who I help (icon cards)
   ============================================================ */
.mc-grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); align-items: stretch; }

.mc-promise-card {
  background: var(--surface-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-6); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.mc-promise-card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: var(--accent-soft);
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); color: var(--clay-600);
}
.mc-promise-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--text-strong); margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.mc-promise-card p { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   OFFER / SERVICE CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.mc-offer {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out),
              transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.mc-offer:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.mc-offer--featured { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.mc-offer__badge { position: absolute; top: -0.75rem; left: 2rem; margin: 0; }
.mc-offer__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: var(--weight-medium); color: var(--text-strong); margin: 0 0 0.35rem; }
.mc-offer__for { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--weight-bold); letter-spacing: 0.02em; color: var(--text-accent); margin: 0 0 1.1rem; }
.mc-offer__price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.4rem; margin: 0 0 1.25rem; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
.mc-offer__price p { margin: 0; }
.mc-offer__amount { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-3xl); font-weight: var(--weight-medium); color: var(--text-strong); }
.mc-offer__per { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); }
.mc-offer__list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1.75rem; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
.mc-offer__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.85rem; font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.4; }
.mc-offer__list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.15rem; width: 1.2rem; height: 1.2rem;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  -webkit-mask: var(--mc-check-mask) center / 0.95rem no-repeat;
  mask: var(--mc-check-mask) center / 0.95rem no-repeat;
}
.mc-offer__cta { margin-top: auto; }
.mc-offer__cta.wp-block-buttons { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT TEASER
   ============================================================ */
.mc-about { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
.mc-about__image { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio: 4/5; margin: 0; }
.mc-about__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.mc-about h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: var(--display-sm); font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--text-strong); margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem; line-height: 1.1;
}
.mc-about__lead { font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.mc-about__note { font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 1.75rem; }
.mc-stats { display: flex; gap: var(--space-8); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.mc-stat__value { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-4xl); font-weight: var(--weight-medium); color: var(--text-strong); line-height: 1; margin: 0; }
.mc-stat__label { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0.35rem 0 0; max-width: 14ch; }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS (dark band)
   ============================================================ */
.mc-testimonials { background: var(--surface-inverse); }
.mc-testimonials .mc-section-title { color: var(--text-inverse); }
.mc-testimonials .mc-section-head__text { color: var(--sand-300); }

.mc-quote {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--forest-800);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-inverse); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem; height: 100%;
}
.mc-quote__stars { color: var(--clay-400); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: var(--text-base); line-height: 1; margin: 0 0 1.1rem; }
.mc-quote__text {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: var(--weight-regular);
  font-style: normal; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text-inverse); margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  border: 0; padding: 0; quotes: none;
}
.mc-quote__text::before, .mc-quote__text::after { content: none; }
.mc-quote__text em { font-style: italic; color: var(--clay-300); }
.mc-quote__result {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; align-self: flex-start; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
  color: var(--clay-300); background: rgba(192,97,61,0.14); border: 1px solid rgba(221,150,112,0.3);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.mc-quote__result::before {
  content: ""; width: 0.95rem; height: 0.95rem; flex: none;
  background-color: var(--clay-300);
  -webkit-mask: var(--mc-check-mask) center / contain no-repeat;
  mask: var(--mc-check-mask) center / contain no-repeat;
}
.mc-quote__footer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; margin-top: auto; }
.mc-quote__footer .wp-block-image { margin: 0; }
.mc-quote__avatar img { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex: none; }
.mc-quote__name { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-weight: var(--weight-bold); color: var(--text-inverse); margin: 0; }
.mc-quote__role { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--sand-300); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   LEAD MAGNET OPT-IN
   ============================================================ */
.mc-optin {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center;
}
/* Panel chrome — wraps a native columns block in the opt-in pattern. */
.mc-optin-panel {
  background: var(--accent-soft); border: 1px solid var(--accent-soft-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.mc-optin-panel .wp-block-columns { margin-block: 0; }
.mc-optin__title,
.mc-optin-panel h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: var(--display-sm); font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--text-strong); margin: 0.9rem 0 1rem; line-height: 1.1;
}
.mc-optin__lead { font-size: var(--text-lg); color: var(--text-body); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; max-width: 42ch; }
.mc-optin__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.mc-optin__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.7rem; color: var(--text-body); font-size: var(--text-base); }
.mc-optin__list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.2rem; width: 1.1rem; height: 1.1rem;
  background-color: var(--clay-600);
  -webkit-mask: var(--mc-check-mask) center / 0.9rem no-repeat;
  mask: var(--mc-check-mask) center / 0.9rem no-repeat;
}
/* Editor-only note above the opt-in form while no endpoint is wired. Louder
   than page content on purpose — it is a warning for the site owner. */
.mc-demo-note {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--clay-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clay-50);
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.mc-demo-note__icon { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--clay-600); line-height: 0; margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.mc-demo-note__title { margin: 0 0 0.35rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-strong); }
.mc-demo-note__text { margin: 0; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.mc-demo-note__list { margin: 0.4rem 0 0; padding-left: 1.1rem; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.mc-demo-note__list li { margin-top: 0.2rem; }

.mc-optin__card { background: var(--surface-card); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-6); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.mc-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.mc-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.mc-field label { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); color: var(--text-strong); }
.mc-input {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--text-strong);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--border-default);
  border-radius: var(--radius-input); background: var(--surface-page);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.mc-input::placeholder { color: var(--stone-500); }
.mc-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-soft); }
.mc-field__help { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--text-subtle); }
.mc-form__consent { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.4; }
.mc-form__consent a { color: var(--text-accent); }
.mc-form__success { text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem 0; }
.mc-form__success-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-soft); display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 1rem; color: var(--clay-600); }
.mc-form__success-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: var(--text-2xl); font-weight: var(--weight-medium); margin: 0 0 0.5rem; color: var(--text-strong); }
.mc-form__success-text { color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   RESOURCES (article cards)
   ============================================================ */
.mc-article {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); color: inherit;
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.mc-article:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); color: inherit; }
.mc-article__image { aspect-ratio: 3/2; overflow: hidden; }
.mc-article__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); }
.mc-article:hover .mc-article__image img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.mc-article__body { padding: var(--space-5); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; flex: 1; }
.mc-article__title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: var(--weight-medium); color: var(--text-strong); margin: 0; line-height: 1.25; }
.mc-article__meta { margin-top: auto; font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--text-subtle); }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.mc-faq-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
.mc-faq { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-default); }
.mc-faq__btn {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
  padding: 1.4rem 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--weight-medium); color: var(--text-strong); line-height: 1.3;
}
.mc-faq__btn:hover { color: var(--accent-hover); }
.mc-faq__icon { flex: none; width: 1.4rem; height: 1.4rem; color: var(--accent); transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out); }
.mc-faq.is-open .mc-faq__icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.mc-faq__panel { overflow: hidden; max-height: 0; transition: max-height var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out); }
.mc-faq.is-open .mc-faq__panel { max-height: 24rem; }
.mc-faq__answer { padding: 0 0 1.5rem; margin: 0; font-size: var(--text-base); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 60ch; }
.mc-faq__answer p { margin: 0 0 0.85em; }
.mc-faq__answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   FINAL CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.mc-final { background: var(--surface-inverse); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.mc-final__inner { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.mc-final__mark { display: inline-flex; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--clay-400); }
.mc-final h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: var(--display-md); font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
  color: var(--text-inverse); margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; line-height: 1.08; max-width: 18ch;
}
.mc-final h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--clay-300); }
.mc-final__lead { font-size: var(--text-xl); color: var(--sand-300); line-height: 1.5; max-width: 44ch; margin: 0 auto 2.2rem; }
.mc-final__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.mc-footer { background: var(--surface-inverse); color: var(--sand-300); font-family: var(--font-ui); }
.mc-footer__inner { padding-block: var(--space-9); }
.mc-footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-7); }
.mc-footer__brand-logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; color: var(--text-inverse); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mc-footer__brand-logo svg { color: var(--clay-400); }
.mc-footer__brand-logo:hover { color: var(--text-inverse); }
.mc-footer__wordmark { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: var(--weight-medium); }
.mc-footer__tagline { font-size: var(--text-base); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 30ch; margin: 0 0 1.25rem; color: var(--sand-300); }
.mc-footer__social { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; }
.mc-footer__social a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--border-inverse);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--sand-300);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.mc-footer__social a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); color: var(--text-inverse); }
.mc-footer__col-title { font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: var(--weight-bold); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-inverse); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mc-footer__links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
.mc-footer__links a { color: var(--sand-300); font-size: var(--text-base); }
.mc-footer__links a:hover { color: var(--text-inverse); }
.mc-footer__rule { height: 1px; background: var(--border-inverse); margin: var(--space-7) 0 var(--space-5); }
.mc-footer__legal { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--stone-500); }
.mc-footer__legal-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
.mc-footer__legal a, .mc-footer__legal button {
  color: var(--stone-500); background: none; border: none; padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;
}
.mc-footer__legal a:hover, .mc-footer__legal button:hover { color: var(--sand-300); }

/* ============================================================
   GENERIC PAGE / POST CONTENT
   ============================================================ */
.mc-page { padding-block: var(--section-y); }
/* Page/post content fills the 1200px container (no narrow reading column). */
.mc-page__header { margin: 0 0 var(--space-7); }
.mc-page__title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: var(--display-sm); font-weight: var(--weight-medium); margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
.mc-prose { max-width: none; margin-inline: 0; }
.mc-prose h2 { margin-top: 1.6em; }
.mc-prose img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.mc-post-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--surface-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.mc-archive-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); }

/* ============================================================
   ASTRA OVERRIDES — keep injected chrome on-brand
   ============================================================ */
#ast-scroll-top {
  background-color: var(--surface-inverse) !important;
  color: var(--text-inverse) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: background-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
#ast-scroll-top:hover { background-color: var(--accent) !important; }

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION (enhances already-visible content)
   ============================================================ */
.mc-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .mc-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out); }
  .mc-reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .mc-hero__grid, .mc-about, .mc-optin, .mc-faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mc-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mc-hero__credential { left: 1rem; }
  .mc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mc-hero__shape { display: none; }
  .mc-stats { gap: var(--space-6); }
}


/* ============================================================
   SIDEBAR — Astra "Seitenleiste" control (Design → Customizer)
   Position: astra_page_layout()  ·  Width: site-sidebar-width
   Style:    astra_is_sidebar_style_boxed()
   Own class names on purpose: Astra ships #primary/#secondary width,
   float and padding rules that would fight this grid.
   ============================================================ */

.mc-layout__main { min-width: 0; }
.mc-sidebar      { min-width: 0; }

.mc-layout--left,
.mc-layout--right {
  display: grid;
  align-items: start;
  column-gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  row-gap: var(--space-9);
}

/* --mc-main-col / --mc-side-col come from the theme's
   *_output_sidebar_css(). Fallbacks match Astra's 30% default.
   minmax(0,…) stops long words, <pre> and wide images blowing the track out. */
.mc-layout--right {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, var(--mc-main-col, 70fr)) minmax(0, var(--mc-side-col, 30fr));
}
.mc-layout--left {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, var(--mc-side-col, 30fr)) minmax(0, var(--mc-main-col, 70fr));
}

/* Article stays first in the DOM for reading order and SEO; the grid
   places it visually for the left-sidebar case. */
.mc-layout--right .mc-layout__main { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
.mc-layout--right .mc-sidebar      { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.mc-layout--left  .mc-layout__main { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.mc-layout--left  .mc-sidebar      { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }

/* Sticky only when Astra's "Klebrige Seitenleiste" is on. */
body.ast-sticky-sidebar .mc-sidebar__inner {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 116px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mc-layout--left,
  .mc-layout--right { display: block; }
  .mc-sidebar { margin-top: var(--space-9); }
  body.ast-sticky-sidebar .mc-sidebar__inner {
    position: static;
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
  }
}

/* ---- Widget rhythm ---- */
.mc-sidebar .widget { margin: 0 0 var(--space-7); }
.mc-sidebar .widget:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---- Boxed (Seitenleisten-Stil → Box-Layout) ---- */
.mc-sidebar--boxed .widget {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

/* ---- Titles: classic (.widget-title) and block-based widgets ---- */
.mc-sidebar .widget-title,
.mc-sidebar .widget_block > h1,
.mc-sidebar .widget_block > h2,
.mc-sidebar .widget_block > h3,
.mc-sidebar .widget_block > h4,
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-strong);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-4);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

/* ---- Generic ---- */
.mc-sidebar ul,
.mc-sidebar ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.mc-sidebar li { margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); line-height: var(--leading-snug); }
.mc-sidebar li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mc-sidebar a {
  color: var(--text-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.mc-sidebar a:hover,
.mc-sidebar a:focus-visible { color: var(--text-accent); }
.mc-sidebar p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}
.mc-sidebar__inner > *:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mc-sidebar img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.mc-sidebar select,
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-categories__dropdown {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--surface-raised);
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* ---- Search: classic widget + core Search block ----
   Astra absolutely-positions the button and makes the submit text
   transparent so its own icon can overlay the field. Undo all of it. */
.mc-sidebar .search-form,
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-search__inside-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  position: relative;
}
.mc-sidebar .search-field,
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-search__input {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--surface-raised);
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.mc-sidebar .search-field:focus-visible,
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-search__input:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-soft);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.mc-sidebar .widget_search .search-form button,
.mc-sidebar .widget_search .search-form input[type="submit"],
.mc-sidebar .widget_search .search-form input[type="submit"]:hover,
.mc-sidebar .widget_search .search-form input[type="submit"]:focus,
.mc-sidebar .search-submit,
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-search__button {
  position: static;
  top: auto;
  right: auto;
  z-index: auto;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-contrast);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mc-sidebar .widget_search .search-form .search-field { padding-right: 0.9rem; }

/* ---- Categories / Archives / Pages ---- */
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-categories-list,
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-archives-list,
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-page-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.mc-sidebar .cat-item,
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-categories-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.mc-sidebar__count {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.mc-sidebar .children { margin-top: var(--space-2); padding-left: var(--space-4); }

/* ---- Recent / Latest Posts ---- */
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-latest-posts__list,
.mc-sidebar .widget_recent_entries ul { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  width: 100%;
}
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-latest-posts__post-title,
.mc-sidebar .widget_recent_entries a {
  display: block;
  font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
  color: var(--text-strong);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-latest-posts__post-date,
.mc-sidebar__meta {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---- Tag cloud. Core inlines style="font-size:22.4pt" per tag, and an
        author !important declaration outranks a non-important inline. ---- */
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-tag-cloud a,
.mc-sidebar .tagcloud a {
  font-size: var(--text-xs) !important;
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 4px 6px 0;
  padding: 0.35em 0.8em;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--surface-sunken);
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-tag-cloud a:hover,
.mc-sidebar .tagcloud a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-active);
}

/* ---- Other blocks a site owner may drop in ---- */
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-group,
.mc-sidebar .widget_block > .wp-block-group { margin: 0; }
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-image { margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); }
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-image img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-buttons { margin: 0; }
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-button__link {
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-latest-comments,
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-latest-comments__comment {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-calendar table,
.mc-sidebar .widget_calendar table { width: 100%; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-social-links { margin: 0; }
.mc-sidebar .wp-block-separator { margin: var(--space-5) 0; border-color: var(--border-default); }

/* ---- Starter-widget CTA + editor-only hint ---- */
.mc-sidebar__cta .btn,
.mc-sidebar__cta .mc-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.mc-sidebar__hint {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}

/* .mc-prose pins its own reading measure and centres; inside a sidebar column
   it must fill the track. */
.mc-layout__main .mc-prose,
.mc-layout__main .mc-page__header {
  max-width: none;
  margin-inline: 0;
}