/* ==========================================================================
   Creative Layout Stylesheet: Refined Luxury & Fintech Editorial Authority
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Motion & Keyframes --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  @keyframes kfe6FadeRise {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(16px);
    }
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  .kfe6-stage-core {
    animation: kfe6FadeRise 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
  }
}

/* --- Sticky Navigation Strip Elevation --- */
.kfe6-nav-strip {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.kfe6-head-row {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.kfe6-logo-cluster {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.kfe6-logo-cluster:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.kfe6-logo-cluster svg {
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}

.kfe6-link-row a {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.kfe6-link-row a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 13px;
  right: 13px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.kfe6-link-row a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* --- Atmospheric Hero Refinement --- */
.kfe6-intro-deck {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.kfe6-stage-core {
  padding-top: 104px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
}

.kfe6-review-date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.kfe6-review-date::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent);
}

.kfe6-intro-deck h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.kfe6-intro-deck p:not(.kfe6-review-date) {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 680px;
}

.kfe6-go-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.kfe6-go-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* --- Feed Architecture & Core Typography --- */
.kfe6-core-feed {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.72;
}

/* Neutralize redundant nested wrapper tags inside feed */
.kfe6-core-feed header {
  background: transparent;
  color: inherit;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.kfe6-core-feed .container {
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.kfe6-core-feed footer {
  display: none;
}

/* Editorial Headings */
.kfe6-core-feed h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.24;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 3rem 0 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

.kfe6-core-feed h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -1px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.kfe6-core-feed h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.kfe6-core-feed h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 1.4rem 0 0.5rem;
}

/* Editorial Text, Links, and Paragraph Rhythm */
.kfe6-core-feed p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.74;
}

.kfe6-core-feed strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.kfe6-core-feed a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
}

.kfe6-core-feed a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Expressive Blockquotes */
.kfe6-core-feed blockquote {
  position: relative;
  margin: 1.8rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem 1.25rem 2rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.kfe6-core-feed blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Article Lists */
.kfe6-core-feed ul,
.kfe6-core-feed ol {
  padding-left: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.kfe6-core-feed li {
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.kfe6-core-feed li::marker {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Intro Lead-In Callout */
.intro-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.intro-section::before {
  content: "EXECUTIVE BRIEFING";
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.intro-section p {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.76;
  margin: 0;
}

.intro-section strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Methodology & Framework Panel */
.methodology {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 2rem 2.2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.methodology p {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.methodology-list {
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.2rem;
}

.methodology-list li {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

.methodology-list li strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* In-Article Comparison Table: Polished & Monochromatic Luxury */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 2.2rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.comparison-table-wrapper table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.comparison-table-wrapper thead {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.comparison-table-wrapper th {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.comparison-table-wrapper td {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: none;
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  color: var(--color-text);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.comparison-table-wrapper tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: rgba(var(--color-accent-rgb), 0.02);
}

.comparison-table-wrapper tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.03);
}

.comparison-table-wrapper tr:first-child td {
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* In-Article Company Profiles (Editorial Depth Cards) */
.company-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.company-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

/* Signature Technique (1): Thin double-border frame around top winner */
.company-card.featured {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.28);
  outline-offset: -5px;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

.ranking-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.ranking-badge.first {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.company-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

/* Signature Technique (3): Letter-spaced uppercase micro-labels */
.company-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.meta-value {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.expertise-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.expertise-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.expertise-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Pros and Cons Split Matrix */
.pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin: 1.6rem 0;
}

.pros,
.cons {
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

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

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

.pros h4,
.cons h4 {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

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

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

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

.pros li,
.cons li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

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

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

/* In-Card Call to Action Button */
.cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 11px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.24);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.cta-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.32);
}

.cta-button.secondary {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.cta-button.secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Accordion FAQ Component */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.faq-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item h3:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Hairstyle hairline circular trigger for FAQ */
.faq-item h3::after {
  content: "+";
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item h3::before {
  content: none;
}

.faq-item h3.active::after {
  content: "–";
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.05);
}

.faq-answer {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding: 0.9rem 0 0.2rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Section Rhythm: Editorial Desk & Author Profile --- */
#kfe6-message-desk,
#kfe6-about-writer {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin: 3.5rem auto;
  position: relative;
}

#kfe6-message-desk {
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 3rem 2.8rem;
}

.kfe6-msg-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.kfe6-form-note {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

#kfe6-reachout-form label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

#kfe6-reachout-form input,
#kfe6-reachout-form textarea {
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

#kfe6-reachout-form button[type="submit"] {
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

#kfe6-reachout-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
}

#kfe6-about-writer {
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.8rem;
}

.kfe6-bio-row {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.kfe6-author-frame img {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 3px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.kfe6-writer-id {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.kfe6-post-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.kfe6-person-blurb {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.kfe6-social-row a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.kfe6-social-row a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* --- Refined Luxury Footer Polish --- */
.kfe6-site-end {
  background: var(--footer-bg);
  color: var(--footer-text);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 64px 24px 0;
  margin-top: 5rem;
}

.kfe6-site-end .kfe6-logo-cluster {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.kfe6-base-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.kfe6-site-end a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 8px 0;
  color: var(--footer-text);
}

.kfe6-site-end a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.kfe6-base-row {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 24px 0 30px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

/* --- Responsive Adaptations --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .kfe6-stage-core {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .kfe6-intro-deck {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 92%, 0 100%);
    padding-bottom: 72px;
  }

  .kfe6-stage-core {
    padding-top: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .kfe6-intro-deck p:not(.kfe6-review-date) {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  .kfe6-core-feed {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.15rem 1rem;
  }

  .company-card {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  }

  .company-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .faq-section {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  }

  #kfe6-message-desk,
  #kfe6-about-writer {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem;
    margin: 2.2rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .kfe6-bio-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .kfe6-review-date {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }

  .company-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cta-button {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .comparison-table-wrapper th,
  .comparison-table-wrapper td {
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Fintech Leaderboard & Matrix: Unified Luxury Stylesheet
   Theme: Refined Luxury (Serif Elegance, Deep Crimson & Amber Accents)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design System Foundations & Typography Harmonization
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#kfe6-versus-board,
#kfe6-review-deck,
.comparison-table-wrapper,
.company-card,
.methodology,
.faq-section {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-text);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

#kfe6-versus-board h2,
#kfe6-versus-board h3,
#kfe6-review-deck h2,
#kfe6-review-deck h3,
.kfe6-eval-title,
.kfe6-vdr-identity,
.company-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Comparison Table (#kfe6-versus-board) — Desktop & Base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#kfe6-versus-board {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  overflow-x: visible !important;
}

.kfe6-eval-head {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.kfe6-eval-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.kfe6-eval-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.kfe6-eval-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.kfe6-matrix-tbl {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0 10px;
  margin: 0;
}

.kfe6-matrix-tbl thead th {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 0 16px 8px;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
}

.kfe6-matrix-tbl thead th.kfe6-col-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.kfe6-matrix-tbl thead th.kfe6-col-right {
  text-align: right;
}

.kfe6-matrix-row {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.kfe6-matrix-row td {
  padding: 16px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

.kfe6-matrix-row td:first-child {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-card);
}

.kfe6-matrix-row td:last-child {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-card);
}

.kfe6-matrix-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* Signature Double-Border Treatment for Matrix Leader */
.kfe6-matrix-row.kfe6-apex-row {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
}

.kfe6-matrix-row.kfe6-apex-row td {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.kfe6-matrix-row.kfe6-apex-row td:first-child {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.kfe6-matrix-row.kfe6-apex-row td:last-child {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.kfe6-matrix-row.kfe6-apex-row:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.kfe6-crit-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Restrained Luxury "Best Overall" Marker */
.kfe6-crit-crown,
.kfe6-vdr-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.05);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.kfe6-crit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.kfe6-crit-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.kfe6-focus-text,
.kfe6-prio-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.kfe6-prio-text {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Hairline Enclosure for Scores */
.kfe6-score-capsule {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.kfe6-score-ring {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.kfe6-apex-row .kfe6-score-ring {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
}

.kfe6-score-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1;
}

.kfe6-score-max {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Action Links inside Table */
.kfe6-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.kfe6-action-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
}

.kfe6-action-link.kfe6-apex-action {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.kfe6-action-link.kfe6-apex-action:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Listings Cards (#kfe6-review-deck)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#kfe6-review-deck {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.kfe6-vdr-unit {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.kfe6-vdr-unit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

/* Signature Technique 1: Thin double-border frame around winner card */
.kfe6-vdr-unit.kfe6-vdr-laureate {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.45);
  outline-offset: -7px;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

.kfe6-vdr-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.kfe6-vdr-lead {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Signature Technique 3: Letter-spaced uppercase micro-labels */
.kfe6-vdr-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.kfe6-vdr-subscript {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.kfe6-vdr-identity {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.kfe6-vdr-stance {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Signature Technique 2: Serif rating numerals at display size with hairline circle enclosure */
.kfe6-vdr-score-halo {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.kfe6-vdr-laureate .kfe6-vdr-score-halo {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.03);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.08);
}

.kfe6-vdr-score-numeral {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.kfe6-vdr-score-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.kfe6-vdr-narrative {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}

.kfe6-vdr-matrix-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.kfe6-vdr-pros-col,
.kfe6-vdr-cons-col {
  margin: 0;
}

.kfe6-vdr-col-header {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

#kfe6-review-deck ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

#kfe6-review-deck li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

#kfe6-review-deck li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.kfe6-vdr-foot-action {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.6rem;
}

.kfe6-vdr-meta-summary {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
}

/* CTA Buttons Art Direction */
.kfe6-vdr-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.kfe6-vdr-trigger-lead {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.28);
}

.kfe6-vdr-trigger-lead:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.36);
}

.kfe6-vdr-trigger-std {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.kfe6-vdr-trigger-std:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Secondary Content Harmonization (.company-card, .comparison-table-wrapper)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  overflow-x: auto;
}

table#comparison {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

table#comparison thead {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

table#comparison th {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

table#comparison td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

table#comparison tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.02);
}

.company-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.company-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

/* Featured Leader in Secondary Cards */
.company-card.featured {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.45);
  outline-offset: -7px;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

.ranking-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ranking-badge.first {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.06);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.company-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.meta-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.meta-value {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.pros, .cons {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-ctl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.pros {
  background: rgba(17, 154, 100, 0.05);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-success);
}

.cons {
  background: rgba(214, 69, 58, 0.05);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-danger);
}

.pros h4, .cons h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.pros h4 { color: var(--color-success); }
.cons h4 { color: var(--color-danger); }

.pros li, .cons li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.cta-button:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.36);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-button.secondary {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.cta-button.secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.04);
}

.methodology {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.faq-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-item h3:before {
  content: "+";
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item h3.active:before {
  content: "−";
}

.faq-answer {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-left: 34px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Responsive Stacking (< 768px) — Zero Horizontal Scroll Guarantee
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Matrix Table Reflow to Stacked Cards */
  #kfe6-versus-board {
    margin: 2rem 0;
  }

  .kfe6-matrix-tbl,
  .kfe6-matrix-tbl thead,
  .kfe6-matrix-tbl tbody,
  .kfe6-matrix-tbl tr,
  .kfe6-matrix-tbl th,
  .kfe6-matrix-tbl td {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .kfe6-matrix-tbl thead {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .kfe6-matrix-row {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-card) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  }

  .kfe6-matrix-row.kfe6-apex-row {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary) !important;
    outline: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4) !important;
    outline-offset: -5px !important;
  }

  .kfe6-matrix-row td {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--color-border) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    text-align: right;
  }

  .kfe6-matrix-row td:first-child {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .kfe6-matrix-row td:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .kfe6-matrix-row td:not(:first-child)::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-align: left;
    padding-right: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .kfe6-score-capsule {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .kfe6-score-ring {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .kfe6-score-num {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }

  .kfe6-action-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px;
  }

  /* Cards Mobile Adjustments */
  .kfe6-vdr-unit,
  .company-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .kfe6-vdr-head {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .kfe6-vdr-matrix-grid,
  .pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .kfe6-vdr-foot-action {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .kfe6-vdr-meta-summary {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .kfe6-vdr-trigger,
  .cta-button {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .company-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Dark Mode Overrides (Refined Deep Tone Palette)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
html.dark .kfe6-matrix-row,
html.dark .kfe6-vdr-unit,
html.dark .company-card,
html.dark .comparison-table-wrapper,
html.dark .methodology,
html.dark .faq-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

html.dark .kfe6-matrix-row td {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

html.dark .kfe6-matrix-row:hover,
html.dark .kfe6-vdr-unit:hover,
html.dark .company-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

html.dark .kfe6-score-ring,
html.dark .kfe6-vdr-score-halo,
html.dark .kfe6-vdr-matrix-grid {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

html.dark .kfe6-vdr-trigger-std,
html.dark .kfe6-action-link,
html.dark .cta-button.secondary {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
}

html.dark .kfe6-vdr-trigger-std:hover,
html.dark .kfe6-action-link:hover,
html.dark .cta-button.secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.12);
}

html.dark .ranking-badge {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

html.dark .ranking-badge.first {
  background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.15);
  color: #ff5252;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

html.dark table#comparison thead {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}