/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CATEGORY PAGE — Strategic Premium Design
   Architecture: Hero → Grid → Authority → Consultive → Bridge → CTA
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* S1: HERO */
.ct-hero {
    padding: 6.9rem 0 2.8rem;
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,10,16,0.36) 0%, rgba(6,10,16,0.58) 34%, rgba(6,10,16,0.84) 66%, rgba(6,10,16,0.98) 100%), var(--ct-hero-image, linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1117 0%, #151424 55%, #10161f 100%));
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: left;
}
.ct-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.ct-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 -2px;
    height: 240px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,10,16,0) 0%, rgba(6,10,16,0.34) 18%, rgba(6,10,16,0.74) 48%, rgba(6,10,16,0.96) 78%, #090d12 100%), radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.14) 0%, rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.05) 28%, rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0) 70%);
    filter: blur(4px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-hero-inner {
    max-width: min(var(--shell-hero-rail), var(--shell-max));
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.15rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: var(--shell-surface-radius);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,13,18,0.34) 0%, rgba(9,13,18,0.5) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.ct-breadcrumbs {
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
    font-size: .78rem;
}
.ct-breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.ct-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--mx-green-light); }
.ct-hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .55rem;
    margin-bottom: .95rem;
}
.ct-hero-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 34px;
    padding: .34rem .9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(11,18,25,0.68);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    color: var(--soft-white);
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ct-hero-pill.ct-hero-pill-soft { color: var(--mx-green-light); }
.ct-breadcrumbs .sep {
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    opacity: .35;
    margin: 0 .5rem;
}
.ct-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.8vw, 3.65rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
    line-height: 1.02;
    margin-bottom: .85rem;
    max-width: var(--shell-hero-title-max);
}
.ct-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    max-width: var(--shell-hero-sub-max);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-hero-meta,
.ct-hero-trust,
.ct-hero-taxonomy {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}
.ct-hero-trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .5rem;
    margin-bottom: .72rem;
}
.ct-hero-trust-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 30px;
    padding: .3rem .72rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(11,18,25,0.56);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.84);
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.ct-hero-taxonomy {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .45rem;
    margin-bottom: .88rem;
}
.ct-hero-taxonomy-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 28px;
    padding: .24rem .62rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    font-size: .74rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.ct-hero-trust-line {
    font-size: .82rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
}

/* S2: GRID — Exploration */
.ct-grid-section {
    padding: 3.2rem 0 var(--shell-section-y);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f1117 0%, #111827 100%);
}
.ct-speakers-grid {
    max-width: 1360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ct-speakers-grid.sc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,28,36,0.96) 0%, rgba(18,21,28,0.98) 100%); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.22); box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.24); }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-top-bar { top: 10px; left: 10px; right: 10px; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-badge { padding: 0.26rem 0.56rem; font-size: 0.61rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-bottom-bar { left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 12px; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-avail { font-size: 0.66rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-play { padding: 0.3rem 0.58rem; font-size: 0.63rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-img { height: 272px; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-body { padding: 0.95rem 0.95rem 0; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-name { font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.16; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-country { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-headline { font-size: 0.76rem; line-height: 1.4; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.26rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-desc { font-size: 0.74rem; line-height: 1.45; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 0.58rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-tags { gap: 0.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.58rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-tag { font-size: 0.61rem; padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-stats { gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.58rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-stat { font-size: 0.66rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-score-bar { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-ctas { padding: 0 0.95rem 0.95rem; gap: 0.42rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-cta { min-height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 0.74rem; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-cta--primary { box-shadow: none; }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-cta--secondary { flex: 0 0 35%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-hover-overlay { display: none; }
.ct-grid-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: .7rem;
}
.ct-grid-lead {
    max-width: 760px;
    font-size: .96rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.ct-filters {
    display: flex;
    gap: .5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.ct-filter-btn {
    padding: .45rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--dark-card);
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.ct-filter-btn:hover,
.ct-filter-btn.active {
    background: rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.12);
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    border-color: rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.25);
}
.ct-grid-section .sc-grid {
    gap: 1.2rem;
}
.ct-spk-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.ct-spk-card {
    background: var(--dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.ct-spk-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.3);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.1);
}
.ct-spk-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--dark-alt);
}
.ct-spk-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .4s;
}
.ct-spk-card:hover .ct-spk-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}
.ct-spk-tags {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ct-spk-tag {
    background: rgba(15,17,23,0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: .25rem .6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.ct-spk-play {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    background: rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.9);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: .35rem .65rem;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.ct-spk-play:hover {
    background: var(--mx-green-light);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.ct-spk-play svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    fill: white;
}
.ct-spk-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem .75rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.ct-spk-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    margin-bottom: .2rem;
}
.ct-spk-specialty {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.ct-spk-authority {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-spk-ctas {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: .5rem;
    padding: .75rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.ct-spk-cta-main {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: .55rem .75rem;
    background: var(--mx-green);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.ct-spk-cta-main:hover {
    background: var(--mx-green-light);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.ct-spk-cta-sec {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: .55rem .75rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.ct-spk-cta-sec:hover {
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    border-color: rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.3);
}
.ct-empty {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    padding: 3rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.ct-empty a { color: var(--mx-green-light); }

/* S3: AUTHORITY BLOCK */
.ct-authority {
    padding: var(--shell-section-y) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbfd 0%, #edf7fb 100%);
}
.ct-authority-inner {
    max-width: var(--shell-narrow-rail);
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ct-authority-label {
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mx-green);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    display: block;
}
.ct-authority h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.ct-authority p {
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ct-authority p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* S4: CONSULTIVE DIFFERENTIATOR */
.ct-consultive {
    padding: var(--shell-section-y) 0;
    background: var(--dark-primary);
}
.ct-consultive-inner {
    max-width: var(--shell-content-rail);
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ct-consultive-label {
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    display: block;
}
.ct-consultive h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.ct-process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.ct-process-card {
    background: var(--dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.ct-process-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0,104,71,0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ct-process-num {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(0,104,71,0.12);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.ct-process-card h3 {
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.ct-process-card p {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* S5: BRIDGE / TRANSITION */
.ct-bridge {
    padding: calc(var(--shell-section-y) * 0.78) 0;
    background: var(--dark-alt);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.06);
}
.ct-bridge .container {
    max-width: var(--shell-narrow-rail);
}
.ct-bridge p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    margin-bottom: .35rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.ct-bridge p strong {
    color: var(--soft-white);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.ct-bridge-sub {
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.ct-bridge a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.ct-bridge a:hover {
    color: var(--soft-white);
}

/* S6: FINAL CTA */
.ct-final-cta {
    padding: var(--shell-section-y) 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--dark-primary);
}
.ct-final-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -150px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-final-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: var(--shell-narrow-rail);
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ct-final-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.ct-final-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    background: var(--mx-green);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.ct-final-btn:hover {
    background: var(--mx-green-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.4);
}
.ct-final-micro {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    opacity: .7;
}
.ct-final-micro span {
    margin: 0 .4rem;
    opacity: .4;
}

/* VIDEO MODAL (reused) */
.vid-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10000;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .3s;
}
.vid-modal.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.vid-modal-inner {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 900px;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}
.vid-modal-inner iframe,
.vid-modal-inner video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}
.vid-modal-name {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2rem;
    left: 0;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem;
}
.vid-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: .5rem;
    right: .5rem;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.vid-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.8); }

/* SECTION LABEL (reusable) */
.section-label {
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    display: block;
}

/* FEATURED SPEAKERS — ENHANCED VISUAL HIERARCHY */
.ct-featured-section {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 4.2rem 0 3.4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #090d12 0%, #0d141e 44%, #0f1621 100%);
    border-top: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.12);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-featured-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-featured-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1360px;
}
.ct-featured-section .section-label {
    background: rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.08);
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    padding: 0.42rem 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.14);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.ct-featured-section h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    margin-bottom: .8rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.ct-featured-lead {
    max-width: 780px;
    font-size: .98rem;
    line-height: 1.74;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.ct-featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.35rem;
}
.ct-grid-section .container,
.ct-related-section .container,
.ct-articles-section .container {
    max-width: 1360px;
}

.ct-empty-state {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 18px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.ct-empty-state a { color: var(--mx-green-light); }

.ct-faq-section {
    background: var(--dark-primary);
    padding: var(--shell-section-y) 0;
}
.ct-faq-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.ct-faq-list {
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}
.ct-faq-item {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,28,36,0.92) 0%, rgba(18,21,28,0.96) 100%);
    transition: border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.ct-faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.16);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.ct-faq-question {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.ct-faq-question h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    margin: 0;
}
.ct-faq-arrow {
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ct-faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}
.ct-faq-answer p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Featured speakers get enhanced card styling */
.ct-featured-section .sc {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.ct-featured-section .sc:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.24);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);
}
.ct-featured-section .sc-badge--featured {
    animation: featuredPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes featuredPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.4); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.7); }
}

/* RELATED ARTICLES */
.ct-articles-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--dark-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.06);
}
.ct-articles-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.ct-articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.ct-article-card {
    background: var(--dark-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(.215,.61,.355,1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.ct-article-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.12);
}
.ct-article-img {
    height: 180px;
    background: var(--dark-alt);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.ct-article-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.ct-article-card:hover .ct-article-img img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}
.ct-article-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--country-primary-rgb, 0,104,71),0.08), rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.04));
    font-size: 2rem;
}
.ct-article-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.ct-article-category {
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.ct-article-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-article-excerpt {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    line-height: 1.6;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.ct-article-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: .75rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.ct-article-meta {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: var(--gray-tech);
    opacity: .7;
}
.ct-article-link {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .25rem;
}
.ct-article-card:hover .ct-article-link {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* RELATED CATEGORIES */
.ct-related-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #10151c 0%, #0f1117 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.ct-related-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.ct-related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}
.ct-related-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,28,36,0.96) 0%, rgba(18,21,28,0.98) 100%);
    transition: border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.ct-related-link:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--country-primary-light-rgb, 0,168,107),0.18);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.ct-related-copy {
    display: grid;
    gap: .22rem;
}
.ct-related-name {
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--soft-white);
}
.ct-related-meta {
    font-size: .76rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
}
.ct-related-arrow {
    color: var(--mx-green-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* FAQ TOGGLE */
.ct-faq-item.open .ct-faq-answer { max-height: 260px !important; }
.ct-faq-item.open .ct-faq-arrow { transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .ct-featured-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .ct-speakers-grid.sc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .ct-related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ct-spk-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ct-process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ct-featured-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ct-articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ct-speakers-grid.sc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ct-hero { padding: 6.2rem 0 2.1rem; }
    .ct-hero-inner { padding: 1rem 0.95rem 0.45rem; }
    .ct-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; max-width: var(--shell-hero-title-max-mobile); }
    .ct-hero-sub { font-size: .94rem; }
    .ct-spk-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-spk-img-wrap { height: 240px; }
    .ct-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ct-speakers-grid.sc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; }
    .ct-speakers-grid .sc-img { height: 300px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CATEGORY DETAIL UX REFINEMENT — premium conversion layer
   Scoped to category detail only, logic unchanged.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ct-hero {
    padding: 5.5rem 0 2.2rem;
}
.ct-hero-inner {
    padding: 1rem 1.05rem 0.4rem;
    max-width: min(1180px, var(--shell-max));
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,13,18,0.36) 0%, rgba(9,13,18,0.62) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 54px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.ct-hero h1 {
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    max-width: 900px;
}
.ct-hero-sub {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    max-width: 760px;
}
.ct-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.72rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}
.ct-hero-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.ct-hero-action--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mx-green) 0%, var(--mx-green-light) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,104,71,0.24);
}
.ct-hero-action--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}
.ct-hero-action--secondary {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--soft-white);
}
.ct-hero-action--secondary:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0,168,107,0.28);
    color: #b7efd5;
}
.ct-hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    max-width: 880px;
}
.ct-hero-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.18rem;
    padding: 0.82rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(7,12,17,0.54);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}
.ct-hero-stat strong {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.ct-hero-stat span {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.ct-hero-highlights {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.ct-hero-highlight {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 30px;
    padding: 0.34rem 0.72rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(0,168,107,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,168,107,0.14);
    color: #c2f3dd;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.ct-featured-section {
    padding: 3.35rem 0 2.7rem;
}
.ct-featured-lead {
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 700px;
}
.ct-featured-intro {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.ct-featured-summary {
    max-width: 780px;
}
.ct-featured-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 28px;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: #bfe9d5;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.ct-featured-summary p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}
.ct-featured-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 42px;
    padding: 0.72rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ct-featured-cta:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0,168,107,0.24);
    color: #bef2d7;
}
.ct-featured-grid {
    gap: 1.15rem;
}
.ct-featured-slot {
    position: relative;
}
.ct-featured-rank {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 6;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    min-height: 28px;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.62rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(12,18,24,0.82);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.ct-featured-section .sc {
    border-color: rgba(0,168,107,0.16);
}
.ct-featured-section .sc-img {
    height: 292px;
}
.ct-featured-section .sc-body {
    padding: 0.9rem 0.95rem 0;
}
.ct-featured-section .sc-name {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.ct-featured-section .sc-headline {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin-bottom: 0.32rem;
}
.ct-featured-section .sc-desc {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.54rem;
}
.ct-featured-section .sc-stats {
    margin-bottom: 0.52rem;
}
.ct-featured-section .sc-ctas {
    padding: 0 0.95rem 0.95rem;
}
.ct-grid-section {
    padding: 2.65rem 0 var(--shell-section-y);
}
.ct-grid-lead {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    max-width: 780px;
}
.ct-results-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.ct-results-copy {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.74);
}
.ct-results-copy strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.ct-results-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}
.ct-results-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 38px;
    padding: 0.58rem 0.88rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.84);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.ct-results-link--strong {
    background: rgba(0,168,107,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0,168,107,0.24);
    color: #cbf5df;
}
.ct-filters {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ct-speakers-grid.sc-grid {
    gap: 1.05rem;
}
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-img {
    height: 248px;
}
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-body {
    padding: 0.82rem 0.82rem 0;
}
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-name {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-headline {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.22rem;
}
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-desc {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.42;
    margin-bottom: 0.48rem;
}
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-tags {
    margin-bottom: 0.48rem;
}
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-stats {
    margin-bottom: 0.48rem;
}
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-score-bar {
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-ctas {
    padding: 0 0.82rem 0.82rem;
}
.ct-speakers-grid .sc-cta {
    min-height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.ct-authority,
.ct-consultive,
.ct-articles-section,
.ct-related-section,
.ct-faq-section,
.ct-final-cta {
    padding: calc(var(--shell-section-y) * 0.82) 0;
}
.ct-final-inner {
    max-width: 880px;
}
.ct-mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: none;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ct-featured-intro,
    .ct-results-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .ct-results-actions {
        width: 100%;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .ct-hero {
        padding: 4.8rem 0 1.9rem;
    }
    .ct-hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ct-featured-grid,
    .ct-speakers-grid.sc-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ct-hero-inner {
        padding: 0.9rem 0.85rem 0.35rem;
    }
    .ct-hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .ct-hero-action {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .ct-featured-grid,
    .ct-speakers-grid.sc-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ct-featured-rank {
        top: 12px;
        right: 12px;
    }
    .ct-results-actions {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .ct-results-link {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .ct-mobile-sticky-cta {
        position: fixed;
        left: 12px;
        right: 12px;
        bottom: 12px;
        z-index: 1000;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
        gap: 0.55rem;
        padding: 0.6rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
        background: rgba(8,12,18,0.92);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
        backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    }
    .ct-mobile-sticky-cta__link {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-height: 44px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .ct-mobile-sticky-cta__link--primary {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mx-green) 0%, var(--mx-green-light) 100%);
        border-color: transparent;
    }
    .ct-final-cta {
        padding-bottom: 7.25rem;
    }
}