/* ==========================================================================
   STYLE.CSS — Tech Precision Creative Finishing Pass
   Theme: Crisp Geometry, Luminous Gradients, Dashboard Energy
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. ANIMATIONS & SUBTLE ENTRANCE (Reduced-Motion Aware)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  @keyframes hbc3-telemetry-in {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(14px);
    }
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  .hbc3-title-stage .hbc3-intro-box {
    animation: hbc3-telemetry-in 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. HERO REFECTORY & GLOBAL ATMOSPHERE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hbc3-title-stage {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
  box-shadow: inset 0 -30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.hbc3-upd-line {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hbc3-upd-line::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent);
}

.hbc3-title-stage h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hbc3-go-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hbc3-go-link:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. LONG-FORM ARTICLE TYPOGRAPHY & LAYOUT (.hbc3-data-view)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hbc3-data-view {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3rem 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* Container normalization for embedded content */
.hbc3-data-view .container,
.hbc3-data-view main {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hbc3-data-view header {
  display: none;
}

/* Headings with Tech Precision geometry */
.hbc3-data-view h2 {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 3rem 0 1.1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hbc3-data-view h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 52px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
}

.hbc3-data-view h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 1.8rem 0 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hbc3-data-view h3::before {
  content: "//";
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.hbc3-data-view p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 0.95rem;
}

.hbc3-data-view strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.hbc3-data-view a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, text-decoration-color 0.18s ease;
}

.hbc3-data-view a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Precision Intro Callout */
.hbc3-data-view .intro-section {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  margin: 1.8rem 0 2.4rem;
  position: relative;
}

.hbc3-data-view .intro-section p {
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Precision Blockquote */
.hbc3-data-view blockquote {
  margin: 1.8rem 0;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.035);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-card) var(--radius-card) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hbc3-data-view blockquote p {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Ordered & Unordered Lists */
.hbc3-data-view ul,
.hbc3-data-view ol {
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0.4rem 0 1.2rem;
}

.hbc3-data-view li {
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.hbc3-data-view ul {
  list-style-type: square;
}

.hbc3-data-view li::marker {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Highlight badge */
.hbc3-data-view .highlight {
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.35);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. IN-ARTICLE COMPARISON TABLE (.comparison-table)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hbc3-data-view .comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.89rem;
}

.hbc3-data-view .comparison-table thead {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
}

.hbc3-data-view .comparison-table th {
  padding: 13px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: left;
}

.hbc3-data-view .comparison-table td {
  padding: 13px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.hbc3-data-view .comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.hbc3-data-view .comparison-table tbody tr {
  transition: background-color 0.18s ease;
}

.hbc3-data-view .comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.025);
}

.hbc3-data-view .rank-cell {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-align: center;
  width: 52px;
}

.hbc3-data-view .comparison-table tbody tr:first-child .rank-cell {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hbc3-data-view .company-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. IN-ARTICLE SERVICE CARDS & FAQ BLOCKS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hbc3-data-view .service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.hbc3-data-view .service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

/* #1 Winner Card Emphasis in Article */
.hbc3-data-view .service-card:first-of-type {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12), var(--shadow-card);
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 95% 5%, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
              var(--color-bg-card);
}

.hbc3-data-view .service-card:first-of-type::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  border-radius: var(--radius-card) var(--radius-card) 0 0;
}

.hbc3-data-view .rank-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

.hbc3-data-view .pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 1.3rem 0;
}

.hbc3-data-view .pros,
.hbc3-data-view .cons {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.hbc3-data-view .pros {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-success);
}

.hbc3-data-view .cons {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-danger);
}

.hbc3-data-view .pros h4,
.hbc3-data-view .cons h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.hbc3-data-view .pros h4 {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.hbc3-data-view .cons h4 {
  color: var(--color-danger);
}

.hbc3-data-view .pros ul,
.hbc3-data-view .cons ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.hbc3-data-view .pros li,
.hbc3-data-view .cons li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.hbc3-data-view .pros li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hbc3-data-view .cons li::before {
  content: "✕";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-danger);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Call to Action buttons inside text cards */
.hbc3-data-view .cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.hbc3-data-view .cta-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Methodology & FAQ Panels */
.hbc3-data-view .methodology-section {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 2.2rem 0;
}

.hbc3-data-view .methodology-section ol {
  margin: 0.8rem 0 0 1.2rem;
}

.hbc3-data-view .methodology-section li {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.hbc3-data-view .faq-section {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.hbc3-data-view .faq-item {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.hbc3-data-view .faq-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.hbc3-data-view .faq-item h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
}

.hbc3-data-view .faq-item p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. SECTION RHYTHM, BIO & CONTACT FORMS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#hbc3-get-in-touch,
#hbc3-editor-bio {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

#hbc3-get-in-touch {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#hbc3-get-in-touch::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-primary), transparent);
}

.hbc3-reach-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.hbc3-reach-hint {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

#hbc3-inquiry-form input,
#hbc3-inquiry-form textarea {
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-input-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

#hbc3-inquiry-form input:focus,
#hbc3-inquiry-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
}

#hbc3-inquiry-form button[type="submit"] {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #5d358e 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

#hbc3-inquiry-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.45);
}

/* Author Bio Panel */
#hbc3-editor-bio {
  padding: 32px 36px;
}

.hbc3-who-wrap {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
}

.hbc3-bio-panel img {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbc3-person-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.hbc3-role-line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hbc3-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hbc3-social-row a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.hbc3-social-row a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. FOOTER FINISHING TOUCHES (.hbc3-base-grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hbc3-base-grid {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.hbc3-base-grid::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.6), transparent);
}

.hbc3-col-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.hbc3-base-grid a {
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hbc3-base-grid a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. RESPONSIVE REFINEMENT & VERIFICATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hbc3-data-view {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hbc3-title-stage h1 {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }

  .hbc3-data-view h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .hbc3-who-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hbc3-social-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  #hbc3-get-in-touch {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  #hbc3-editor-bio {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .hbc3-data-view .comparison-table {
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hbc3-data-view {
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .hbc3-title-stage h1 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .hbc3-title-stage p:not(.hbc3-upd-line) {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hbc3-upd-line {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 3px 10px;
  }

  .hbc3-data-view .pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hbc3-data-view .service-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }

  .hbc3-go-link {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* === CSS CONTENT === */

/* ==========================================================================
   STYLE.CSS — TECH PRECISION FINISHING STYLESHEET
   Unifies & Amplifies: Comparison Table (#hbc3-versus-board) & Review Deck (#hbc3-review-deck)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. GLOBAL REFINEMENTS & COMPONENT HARMONIZATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#hbc3-versus-board,
#hbc3-review-deck {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-text);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

#hbc3-versus-board *,
#hbc3-review-deck * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Gradient Headline Styling */
.hbc3-cmp-grad-txt,
.hbc3-deck-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #9f6ee0 60%, var(--color-accent) 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
}

/* Glassy Eyebrows & Status Badges */
.hbc3-cmp-eyebrow,
.hbc3-deck-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.22);
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

html.dark .hbc3-cmp-eyebrow,
html.dark .hbc3-deck-chip {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  color: #dfceff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. COMPARISON TABLE (#hbc3-versus-board)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#hbc3-versus-board {
  margin: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.hbc3-cmp-lead {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hbc3-cmp-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0.3rem 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.hbc3-cmp-subtext {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Glassy Dashboard Table Surface */
.hbc3-cmp-surface {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.28s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.hbc3-cmp-surface:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.hbc3-cmp-grid {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  table-layout: auto;
}

.hbc3-cmp-grid thead th {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

html.dark .hbc3-cmp-grid thead th {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
}

.hbc3-cmp-grid thead th:last-child {
  text-align: center;
}

.hbc3-cmp-row {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.hbc3-cmp-row:not(:last-child) td {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hbc3-cmp-row:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.035);
}

.hbc3-cmp-cell {
  padding: 15px 16px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.hbc3-cmp-entity {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Numeric Precision Rank Node */
.hbc3-cmp-index {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.09);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hbc3-cmp-name-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.hbc3-cmp-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Data Pill / Spec Badge */
.hbc3-cmp-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Rating Visualisation inside Table */
.hbc3-cmp-rate {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2px;
}

.hbc3-cmp-score-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hbc3-cmp-score-scale {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Action CTA inside Table */
.hbc3-cmp-action-col {
  text-align: center;
}

.hbc3-cmp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hbc3-cmp-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.28);
}

/* Winner Row Art Direction (#1 Pick in Table) */
.hbc3-cmp-top-row {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08) 0%, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.06) 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
}

html.dark .hbc3-cmp-top-row {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.16) 0%, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1) 100%) !important;
}

.hbc3-cmp-top-row .hbc3-cmp-index {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.38);
}

.hbc3-cmp-top-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.32);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hbc3-cmp-top-row .hbc3-cmp-score-num {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hbc3-cmp-top-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.36);
}

.hbc3-cmp-top-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #885bc4 0%, #46266d 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.48);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. REVIEW DECK & LISTING CARDS (#hbc3-review-deck)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#hbc3-review-deck {
  margin: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.2rem;
}

.hbc3-deck-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.6rem;
}

.hbc3-deck-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.hbc3-deck-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Card Unit Container */
.hbc3-card-unit {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 28px 30px;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hbc3-card-unit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

/* Card Header Mast */
.hbc3-card-mast {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.hbc3-entity-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Rank Marker */
.hbc3-rank-tag {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hbc3-title-cluster {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.hbc3-eyebrow-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hbc3-meta-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hbc3-vendor-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

/* Rating Pod with Glassmorphism */
.hbc3-score-pod {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

html.dark .hbc3-score-pod {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
}

.hbc3-score-lead {
  text-align: right;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.hbc3-score-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hbc3-score-max {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hbc3-score-tier {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-success);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  background: rgba(17, 154, 100, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Description Text */
.hbc3-summary-txt {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

/* Segmented Spec Matrix (Dashboard Visuals) */
.hbc3-spec-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.028);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

html.dark .hbc3-spec-matrix {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
}

.hbc3-spec-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.hbc3-spec-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hbc3-spec-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.hbc3-spec-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.hbc3-spec-gauge {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), #a67ce0);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 0.6s ease;
}

/* Verdict Panels: Pros & Cons */
.hbc3-verdict-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.hbc3-pro-pane,
.hbc3-con-pane {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  padding: 14px 16px 12px;
}

html.dark .hbc3-pro-pane,
html.dark .hbc3-con-pane {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.hbc3-pane-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.hbc3-pro-pane .hbc3-pane-head {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.hbc3-con-pane .hbc3-pane-head {
  color: var(--color-danger);
}

.hbc3-verdict-list {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.hbc3-verdict-list li {
  font-size: 0.89rem !important;
  line-height: 1.48 !important;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  padding-left: 1.35rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 7px !important;
  position: relative;
}

.hbc3-verdict-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Bottom Action Strip */
.hbc3-action-foot {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hbc3-audit-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hbc3-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  min-width: 190px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hbc3-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.32);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. WINNER EMPHASIS (#1 PICK — PANGEA GLOBAL)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hbc3-card-top-pick {
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12), var(--shadow-card);
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 95% 5%, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(100% 100% at 5% 95%, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--color-bg-card);
}

html.dark .hbc3-card-top-pick {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.6);
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 95% 5%, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(100% 100% at 5% 95%, rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--color-bg-card);
}

/* Top Radiant Prism Line */
.hbc3-card-top-pick::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-accent) 50%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
}

/* Stamp Ribbon Element */
.hbc3-stamp-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.hbc3-card-top-pick .hbc3-rank-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.38);
}

.hbc3-card-top-pick .hbc3-score-pod {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

.hbc3-card-top-pick .hbc3-score-val {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hbc3-card-top-pick .hbc3-cta-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
}

.hbc3-card-top-pick .hbc3-cta-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #895dc5 0%, #46266d 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.52);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HARMONIZATION OF INLINE CONTENT (Tables & Cards in Main)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.comparison-table {
  width: 100% !important;
  border-collapse: separate !important;
  border-spacing: 0 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
  background: var(--color-bg-card) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  margin: 2.2rem 0 !important;
}

.comparison-table thead {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06) !important;
}

.comparison-table th {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  padding: 14px 16px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 14px 16px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

.comparison-table .rank-cell {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08) !important;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.comparison-table tr:first-child .rank-cell {
  background: var(--color-primary) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card) !important;
  padding: 26px 28px !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease !important;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover) !important;
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3) !important;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.8rem !important;
}

.rank-badge {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1) !important;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl) !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
}

.service-card:first-of-type {
  border-color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4) !important;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 95% 5%, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%), var(--color-bg-card) !important;
}

.service-card:first-of-type .rank-badge {
  background: var(--color-primary) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.cta-button {
  background: var(--color-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
}

.cta-button:hover {
  background: #633999 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Zero Horizontal Scroll on Mobile)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Override any previous horizontal overflow restrictions */
  #hbc3-versus-board {
    overflow-x: visible !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-surface {
    overflow: visible !important;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  /* Reflow table grid into stacked dashboard cards */
  .hbc3-cmp-grid {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border: none !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-grid thead {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-grid tbody {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    background: var(--color-bg-card) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-card) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card) !important;
    padding: 16px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-row:not(:last-child) td {
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-top-row {
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.45) !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-cell {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12) !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-cell:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
    padding-top: 10px !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-cell::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding-right: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-cell[data-label="Evaluation Step"] {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
    padding-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-cell[data-label="Evaluation Step"]::before,
  .hbc3-cmp-cell[data-label="Action"]::before {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-cell[data-label="Action"] {
    justify-content: stretch !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cmp-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }

  /* Cards below 768px */
  .hbc3-card-unit {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  .hbc3-card-mast {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .hbc3-score-pod {
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hbc3-score-lead {
    text-align: left !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }

  .hbc3-spec-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .hbc3-verdict-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .hbc3-action-foot {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .hbc3-audit-note {
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hbc3-cta-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}