/* ==========================================================================
   HYPECHURCH.ORG // ULTRA-PREMIUM VISUAL OVERHAUL DESIGN SYSTEM
   Visual Director: Thao
   Theme: Cinematic Alpine Dawn • Obsidian Glassmorphism • Editorial Luxury
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    /* 1. DEEP VOID OBSIDIAN SURFACE TIERS                           */
    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    --hc-void:             #06080D; /* Pure abyss base floor */
    --hc-surface-deep:     #0B0E17; /* Deep atmospheric page surface */
    --hc-surface-card:     #121624; /* Card base surface */
    --hc-surface-elevated: #181E30; /* Elevated interactive modal/dropdown surface */
    --hc-surface-hover:    #20273D; /* Active / hover highlight layer */

    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    /* 2. CHAMPAGNE GOLD ACCENT SPECTRUM                             */
    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    --hc-gold:             #D4AF37; /* Canonical luxury gold */
    --hc-gold-bright:      #F3D98A; /* Sun-struck crest highlight */
    --hc-gold-deep:        #9D7F1E; /* Burnished antique gold */
    --hc-gold-faint:       rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08); /* Ambient wash */
    --hc-gold-border:      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32); /* Luxury hairline stroke */
    --hc-gold-border-soft: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16); /* Ultra-soft card edge */
    --hc-gold-glow:        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22); /* Volumetric radial glow */

    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    /* 3. CRISP PLATINUM TYPOGRAPHY PALETTE                          */
    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    --hc-plat-primary:     #FFFFFF; /* Razor-sharp high-contrast headline & reading text */
    --hc-plat-secondary:   #F8FAFC; /* Editorial sub-headlines and excerpts */
    --hc-plat-muted:       #CBD5E1; /* Metadata, author tags */
    --hc-plat-faint:       #64748B; /* Inactive borders and disabled elements */

    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    /* 4. SLATE GLASSMORPHY & COMPONENT FROST                        */
    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    --hc-glass-bg:         rgba(14, 18, 28, 0.76);
    --hc-glass-card-bg:    rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.65);
    --hc-glass-border:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --hc-glass-blur:       blur(24px);
    --hc-glass-shadow:     0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);

    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    /* 5. STATUS ACCENTS                                             */
    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    --hc-status-emerald:   #10B981; /* Live SUBSKRPT connection / Active */
    --hc-status-emerald-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    --hc-status-sapphire:  #3B82F6; /* Exegetical Word Study pill */
    --hc-status-amber:     #F59E0B; /* Urgent Seeker Tension indicator */
    --hc-status-ruby:      #EF4444; /* Theological Warning / Idolatry diagnosis */

    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    /* 6. FLUID CLAMP SPACING SYSTEM                                 */
    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    --space-3xs: 4px;
    --space-2xs: 8px;
    --space-xs:  12px;
    --space-sm:  16px;
    --space-md:  24px;
    --space-lg:  clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    --space-xl:  clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5.5rem);
    --space-2xl: clamp(5rem, 8.5vw, 8.5rem);

    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    /* 7. UNIFIED ARCHITECTURAL TYPOGRAPHY SCALES                   */
    /* ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-sans:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', 'SF Mono', monospace;
    --font-serif:   'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; /* Unified fallback */

    --font-size-display: clamp(2.75rem, 5.6vw, 5rem);
    --font-size-h1:      clamp(2.00rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
    --font-size-h2:      clamp(1.40rem, 2.4vw, 2.10rem);
    --font-size-h3:      clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.45rem);
    --font-size-lead:    clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.30rem);
    --font-size-body:    clamp(0.95rem, 1.05vw, 1.10rem);
    --font-size-meta:    clamp(0.78rem, 0.85vw, 0.88rem);
    --font-size-eyebrow: clamp(0.70rem, 0.75vw, 0.80rem);

    /* Transitions & Radii */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 30px;
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & FOUNDATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    background-color: var(--hc-void);
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background-color: var(--hc-void);
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

::selection {
    background: var(--hc-gold);
    color: #000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP GLOBAL NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-topbar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 74px;
    background: rgba(6, 8, 13, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: var(--hc-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--hc-glass-blur);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.hc-topbar-inner {
    max-width: 1360px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.hc-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
}

.hc-brand-emblem {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.18) 0%, rgba(11,14,23,0.9) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--hc-gold-glow);
}

.hc-brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.hc-brand-title em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
}

.hc-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    list-style: none;
}

.hc-nav-links a {
    color: var(--hc-plat-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hc-nav-links a:hover,
.hc-nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
}

.hc-nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.hc-subskrpt-live-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.28);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--hc-status-emerald);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hc-subskrpt-live-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16);
    border-color: var(--hc-status-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--hc-status-emerald-glow);
}

.hc-pulse-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--hc-status-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--hc-status-emerald);
    animation: hcPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes hcPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EPIC MOUNTAIN PEAK HERO VISUAL
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-hero-viewport {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 90vh;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md) var(--space-2xl);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--hc-void);
}

/* Backdrop Canvas & Cinematic Visuals */
.hc-hero-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hc-hero-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
    opacity: 0.72;
    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.12) saturate(1.15);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hc-hero-scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 36%, rgba(6, 8, 13, 0.15) 0%, rgba(6, 8, 13, 0.65) 60%, #06080D 100%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6, 8, 13, 0.6) 0%, transparent 25%, transparent 60%, #06080D 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hc-mountain-svg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: bottom center;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Ambient Radial Star Glow & Celestial Shimmer */
.hc-hero-viewport::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 900px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.04) 50%, transparent 75%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hero Content Stack */
.hc-hero-content-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 980px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.hc-eyebrow-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    background: var(--hc-gold-faint);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hc-badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--hc-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--hc-gold);
}

.hc-badge-text {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--font-size-eyebrow);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
}

.hc-hero-italic-kicker {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.hc-hero-display-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    max-width: 980px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hc-hero-line {
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hc-line-1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.6vw, 3.0rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hc-line-2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 2.0rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.hc-line-2::before,
.hc-line-2::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 32px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7), transparent);
}

.hc-line-3 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.4vw, 5.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    line-height: 1.05;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF3D1 20%, #F5D77F 45%, #D4AF37 75%, #A88118 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55)) drop-shadow(0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95));
    transform: scale(1.02);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.hc-gold-serif-gradient,
.hc-gold-display-gradient {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF9E6 0%, #F5D77F 35%, #D4AF37 75%, #B89222 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.038em;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hc-hero-lede {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.22rem);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.hc-hero-cta-cluster {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.hc-btn-gold-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3D98A 0%, #D4AF37 60%, #B89222 100%);
    color: #06080D;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hc-btn-gold-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0C2 0%, #F3D98A 60%, #D4AF37 100%);
}

.hc-btn-glass-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    background: rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.65);
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hc-btn-glass-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(26, 33, 52, 0.85);
    border-color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Liturgical Stat Glass Bar */
.hc-hero-telemetry-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    background: var(--hc-glass-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border-soft);
    backdrop-filter: var(--hc-glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--hc-glass-blur);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.2rem 2.2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--hc-glass-shadow);
    max-width: 860px;
    width: 100%;
}

.hc-stat-col {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.hc-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hc-stat-number small {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.hc-stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.hc-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--hc-glass-border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PILLARS OF TOGETHERNESS (CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP FEEL & POLISHED TOGETHERNESS)
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-togetherness-section {
    max-width: 1360px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: -30px auto var(--space-xl) auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

.hc-togetherness-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
}

.hc-togetherness-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .hc-togetherness-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.hc-togetherness-card {
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(18, 24, 38, 0.85) 0%, rgba(9, 12, 19, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hc-togetherness-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hc-togetherness-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
}

.hc-togetherness-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.hc-togetherness-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0B0E17;
}

.hc-togetherness-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
    filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.08) saturate(1.1);
}

.hc-togetherness-card:hover .hc-togetherness-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(1.1) contrast(1.12);
}

.hc-togetherness-img-scrim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 35%, rgba(9, 12, 19, 0.55) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEEKER LIFE SEARCH GATEWAY & MODERN PARABLES KEYWORD BRIDGES
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-seeker-gateway-section {
    max-width: 1360px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md) var(--space-2xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hc-seeker-gateway-inner {
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.hc-seeker-gateway-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
}

.hc-seeker-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--font-size-eyebrow);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.hc-seeker-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.hc-seeker-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hc-seeker-chips-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .hc-seeker-chips-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

.hc-query-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    color: inherit;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hc-query-card:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--hc-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.hc-query-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hc-query-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.hc-query-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hc-query-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hc-query-action {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.hc-query-card:hover .hc-query-action {
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
}

.hc-togetherness-img-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 16px;
    background: rgba(6, 8, 13, 0.82);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hc-togetherness-body {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.8rem 2rem 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.hc-card-eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.hc-card-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.hc-card-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
}

.hc-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #FFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.hc-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hc-card-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.hc-togetherness-card:hover .hc-card-action {
    gap: 12px;
    color: #FFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   50-ESSAY LIBRARY & RESPONSIVE GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-catalog-section {
    max-width: 1360px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-md);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hc-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}

.hc-section-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--font-size-eyebrow);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
    display: block;
}

.hc-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--font-size-h1);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.032em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.hc-section-title em {
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF9E6 0%, #F5D77F 40%, #D4AF37 85%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hc-section-desc {
    color: var(--hc-plat-secondary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lead);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Controls: Search & Category Chips */
.hc-catalog-controls {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.hc-search-wrapper {
    max-width: 680px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.hc-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    height: 54px;
    background: var(--hc-surface-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 0 48px 0 52px;
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    outline: none;
}

.hc-search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--hc-gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--hc-gold-glow);
    background: var(--hc-surface-elevated);
}

.hc-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hc-search-clear {
    position: absolute;
    right: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: none;
}

/* Filter Chips Carousel */
.hc-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hc-chip {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    color: var(--hc-plat-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hc-chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--hc-gold-border-soft);
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
    background: var(--hc-surface-hover);
}

.hc-chip.active {
    background: var(--hc-gold-faint);
    border-color: var(--hc-gold);
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--hc-gold-glow);
}

.hc-chip-count {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Results Telemetry & Counter */
.hc-results-telemetry {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding: 0 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
}

/* Essay Responsive Grid */
.hc-essay-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

/* Individual Essay Card */
.hc-essay-card {
    background: var(--hc-glass-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hc-essay-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--hc-gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hc-essay-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--hc-gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    background: rgba(22, 28, 44, 0.85);
}

.hc-essay-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.hc-card-top-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    gap: 8px;
}

.hc-category-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    background: var(--hc-gold-faint);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border-soft);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.hc-read-time-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
}

.hc-read-time-pill::before {
    content: '';
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--hc-gold);
}

.hc-essay-card .hc-card-title,
.hc-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hc-essay-card:hover .hc-card-title {
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
}

.hc-card-snippet {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #BAC2D6;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hc-card-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.90rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hc-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.hc-card-scripture {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
}

.hc-read-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.hc-essay-card:hover .hc-read-action {
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULL-PAGE STANDALONE ARTICLE READER (GOTQUESTIONS COMPACT STYLE + JUMP MENU)
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-reader-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: #06080D;
    z-index: 2500;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.22s ease;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hc-reader-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hc-reader-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 100vw;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: #06080D;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Reading Progress Bar (Ceiling) */
.hc-reader-progress-track {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    z-index: 2550;
}

.hc-reader-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #F3D98A);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--hc-gold);
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Full-Page Reader Top Navigation Bar */
.hc-reader-header-bar {
    height: 58px;
    background: rgba(11, 14, 23, 0.98);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    z-index: 2540;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hc-reader-header-inner {
    max-width: 980px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
}

.hc-reader-meta-snippet {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hc-reader-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hc-font-adjuster {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--hc-surface-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hc-font-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hc-font-btn:hover {
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    background: var(--hc-gold-faint);
}

.hc-reader-close-btn {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hc-reader-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--hc-gold);
    color: #000;
    border-color: var(--hc-gold);
}

/* Scrollable Full-Page Essay Body */
.hc-reader-scrollable {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem 4rem 1.5rem;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.hc-reader-page-column {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hc-article-lead-block {
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hc-article-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    display: block;
}

.hc-article-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.38rem, 2.4vw, 1.88rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.hc-article-subhead {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hc-article-scripture-box {
    background: rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--hc-gold);
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
}

/* GotQuestions-Style Compact, Comfortable Prose Typography */
.hc-prose {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hc-prose p {
    margin-bottom: 1.05rem;
}

.hc-prose p:first-of-type::first-letter {
    all: unset;
}

.hc-prose h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.55rem 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
    scroll-margin-top: 16px;
}

.hc-prose h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.04rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 1.2rem 0 0.45rem 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hc-prose blockquote {
    margin: 1.1rem 0;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--hc-gold);
    background: rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.75);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hc-prose strong {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hc-prose em {
    color: #F3D98A;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hc-pullquote {
    margin: 1.35rem 0;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.85) 100%);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--hc-gold);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SANCTUARY SEAL & THRESHOLD OF OBEDIENCE (FORWARD MOTION COMPONENT)
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-threshold-card {
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 3.5rem auto 2.5rem auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 25, 40, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 14, 23, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hc-threshold-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--hc-gold), transparent);
}

.hc-threshold-seal {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.hc-threshold-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hc-threshold-prose {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #C4CADB;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hc-threshold-actions-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.hc-threshold-item {
    background: rgba(11, 14, 23, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hc-threshold-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--hc-gold-border);
    background: rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.85);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hc-threshold-icon {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1;
    padding-top: 2px;
}

.hc-threshold-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.hc-threshold-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hc-threshold-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hc-threshold-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hc-threshold-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
}

.hc-threshold-mini-pill {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hc-threshold-mini-pill:hover {
    background: var(--hc-gold);
    color: #06080D;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE SUBSKRPT COMMENT WIRE
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-subskrpt-section {
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
    padding-top: var(--space-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border-soft);
}

.hc-subskrpt-terminal-header {
    background: rgba(14, 18, 28, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.hc-subskrpt-branding {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hc-wire-status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--hc-status-emerald);
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

/* Reflection Composer Form */
.hc-reflection-composer {
    background: var(--hc-surface-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    border-top: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.hc-composer-top-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hc-callsign-input,
.hc-reflection-type-select {
    background: var(--hc-surface-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
}

.hc-callsign-input:focus,
.hc-reflection-type-select:focus,
.hc-reflection-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--hc-gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--hc-gold-glow);
}

.hc-callsign-input {
    flex: 1;
}

.hc-reflection-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100px;
    background: var(--hc-surface-deep);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    outline: none;
    resize: vertical;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hc-composer-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.hc-composer-guideline {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.hc-transmit-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3D98A 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
    color: #06080D;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.hc-transmit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--hc-gold-glow);
}

/* Reflection Stream Wire Cards */
.hc-reflection-stream {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.hc-reflection-item {
    background: rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    animation: fadeInSlide 0.3s ease-out;
}

@keyframes fadeInSlide {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hc-reflection-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--hc-gold-border-soft);
    background: rgba(22, 28, 44, 0.8);
}

.hc-reflection-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hc-author-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.hc-author-avatar {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--hc-surface-hover);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border-soft);
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hc-author-handle {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--hc-plat-primary);
}

.hc-post-time {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
}

.hc-reflection-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hc-reflection-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 8px;
}

.hc-amen-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-glass-border);
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.hc-amen-btn:hover,
.hc-amen-btn.liked {
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    border-color: var(--hc-gold-border);
    background: var(--hc-gold-faint);
}

.hc-rebuke-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
    color: #F87171;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.hc-rebuke-btn:hover {
    color: #FCA5A5;
    border-color: #EF4444;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING SPOTIFY DOCK
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-spotify-dock {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 2500;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.hc-spotify-pill {
    background: rgba(11, 14, 23, 0.94);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    color: #FFF;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hc-spotify-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    background: rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.98);
}

.hc-spotify-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hc-spotify-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
}

.hc-spotify-chevron {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #828C9F;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.hc-spotify-drawer {
    width: 340px;
    background: rgba(11, 14, 23, 0.98);
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    animation: hcDrawerSlideUp 0.25s ease-out;
}

@keyframes hcDrawerSlideUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hc-spotify-drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEMBER DASHBOARD & SCRIPTORIUM MODALS
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-member-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.06), rgba(11,14,23,0.98));
    border: 1px solid var(--hc-gold-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hc-member-meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.hc-meta-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
}

.hc-meta-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--hc-plat-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hc-meta-val {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE-FIRST RESPONSIVE ENGINE (iOS & ANDROID OPTIMIZED)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Universal Viewport & Horizontal Overflow Lock */
html, body {
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

img, svg, video, iframe {
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* Tablet & Smaller Desktops (<= 900px) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hc-topbar { padding: 0 1.2rem; }
    .hc-nav-links { display: none; }
    .hc-hero-viewport { padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm) var(--space-xl); }
    .hc-hero-telemetry-bar { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding: 1.2rem; }
    .hc-stat-divider { width: 100%; height: 1px; }
    .hc-essay-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hc-reader-container { max-width: 100%; }
    .hc-reader-scrollable { padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-sm); }
}

/* Standard Mobile Devices & Tablets (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Top Global Navigation */
    .top-navbar, .hc-topbar {
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
        height: 62px !important;
    }
    .nav-links, .hc-nav-links {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .top-navbar .filter-chip {
        display: none !important; /* Hide redundant grain chip on phone */
    }
    .nav-left {
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .sandwich-btn {
        width: 38px !important;
        height: 38px !important;
    }
    .logo-badge {
        width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }
    .logo-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    }
    .top-navbar .visit-btn {
        padding: 7px 12px !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }

    /* Hero Section Visual & Typography */
    .hc-hero-viewport {
        min-height: auto !important;
        padding: 2.2rem 1rem 3.5rem 1rem !important;
    }
    .hc-hero-backdrop {
        min-height: 100% !important;
    }
    .hc-eyebrow-badge {
        max-width: 96% !important;
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .hc-badge-text {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.6px !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }
    .hc-hero-display-title {
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hc-line-1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5.2vw, 1.8rem) !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    }
    .hc-line-2 {
        font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 3.8vw, 1.2rem) !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }
    .hc-line-2::before,
    .hc-line-2::after {
        width: 16px !important;
    }
    .hc-line-3 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7.8vw, 2.45rem) !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        word-break: normal !important;
        overflow-wrap: normal !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
    }
    .hc-hero-lede {
        font-size: 0.94rem !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.6rem !important;
        padding: 0 4px !important;
    }

    /* Hero CTA Cluster: Clean Thumb-Friendly Mobile Stack */
    .hc-hero-cta-cluster {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.8rem !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    .hc-hero-cta-cluster .hc-btn-gold-primary,
    .hc-hero-cta-cluster .hc-btn-glass-secondary {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 13px 18px !important;
        font-size: 0.92rem !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Telemetry Bar */
    .hc-hero-telemetry-bar {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 1.2rem 1rem !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }
    .hc-stat-col {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hc-stat-number {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    }
    .hc-stat-label {
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    }
    .hc-stat-divider {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 1px !important;
    }

    /* Seeker Search Tensions Gateway */
    .hc-seeker-gateway-section {
        padding: 2.2rem 1rem !important;
    }
    .hc-seeker-tag {
        font-size: 0.68rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    }
    .hc-seeker-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5vw, 1.75rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
    }
    .hc-seeker-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
    }
    .hc-seeker-chips-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .hc-query-card {
        padding: 13px 15px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    .hc-query-text {
        font-size: 0.92rem !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
    }
    .hc-query-action {
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }

    /* Pillars of Togetherness */
    .hc-togetherness-section {
        margin: -10px auto 2.5rem auto !important;
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
    }
    .hc-togetherness-intro {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    .hc-section-eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.68rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    }
    .hc-section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.85rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }
    .hc-section-desc {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
    }
    .hc-togetherness-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.2rem !important;
    }
    .hc-togetherness-card {
        border-radius: 18px !important;
    }
    .hc-togetherness-img-wrap {
        height: 200px !important;
    }
    .hc-togetherness-body {
        padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem !important;
    }
    .hc-card-title {
        font-size: 1.22rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }
    .hc-card-desc {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
    }

    /* The Reading Room (Essay Catalog) */
    .hc-catalog-section {
        padding: 0 1rem 3rem 1rem !important;
    }
    .hc-section-header {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    .hc-catalog-controls {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    .hc-search-wrapper {
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .hc-search-input {
        padding: 12px 14px 12px 42px !important;
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    }
    /* Horizontal Touch-Scrollable Filter Chips */
    .hc-filter-bar {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        padding: 4px 2px 10px 2px !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .hc-filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .hc-chip {
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        padding: 7px 14px !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
    }
    .hc-results-telemetry {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 4px !important;
        font-size: 0.74rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    }
    .hc-essay-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }
    .hc-essay-card {
        padding: 1.2rem 1.25rem !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }
    .hc-card-headline {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }
    .hc-card-snippet {
        font-size: 0.86rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
    }

    /* Parables Section */
    .articles-section {
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
        margin: 2.5rem auto !important;
    }
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }
    .article-card {
        padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }
    .article-title {
        font-size: 1.22rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }
    .article-excerpt {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
    }

    /* The Light Path Section */
    .lightpath-section {
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
        margin: 2.5rem auto !important;
    }
    .lightpath-container {
        padding: 1.6rem 1.1rem !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
    }
    .lightpath-container h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5vw, 1.75rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }
    .lightpath-container p {
        font-size: 0.92rem !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
    }
    .lightpath-container div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 0.8rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    .lightpath-drip-box {
        padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }
    #lightpath-form {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    #lightpath-name, #lightpath-email {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        flex: 1 1 100% !important;
        font-size: 16px !important;
        padding: 12px 14px !important;
    }
    #lightpath-form button {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 13px !important;
    }

    /* Monday Communion Section */
    .communion-featured-section {
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
        margin: 2rem auto !important;
    }
    .communion-container {
        padding: 1.6rem 1.1rem !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
    }
    .communion-container h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5vw, 1.75rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }
    .communion-container p {
        font-size: 0.92rem !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
    }
    .communion-btn-col {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        margin-top: 1rem !important;
    }
    .communion-btn-col .visit-btn,
    .communion-btn-col .filter-chip {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Churches Hub */
    .churches-section {
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
        margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto !important;
    }
    .churches-carousel-container {
        padding: 0 0 1rem 0 !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    }
    .churches-grid {
        gap: 0.9rem !important;
    }
    .church-card {
        width: calc(86vw - 12px) !important;
        max-width: 310px !important;
        padding: 1.4rem 1.15rem !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }
    .church-name {
        font-size: 1.25rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }
    .church-about {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    }
    .church-actions {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }
    .church-actions a,
    .church-actions button {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    .church-actions div {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    /* Cornelius Sanctuary */
    #cornelius-sanctuary {
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
        margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto !important;
    }
    #cornelius-sanctuary div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.2rem !important;
    }
    #cornelius-sanctuary > div > div {
        padding: 1.4rem 1.15rem !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }
    #cornelius-sanctuary input,
    #cornelius-sanctuary textarea {
        font-size: 16px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    #cornelius-sanctuary button {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    /* Footer */
    footer {
        padding: 2.5rem 1rem 2rem 1rem !important;
    }
    footer > div[style*="display:flex"] {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
    }
}

/* Small Smartphone Optimization (<= 640px) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    /* Modals & Plan a Visit */
    .visitor-modal,
    .article-modal {
        padding: 0.5rem !important;
        align-items: flex-end !important;
    }
    .visitor-card,
    .article-modal-content {
        padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem !important;
        border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0 !important;
        max-height: 90vh !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    #plan-visit-form div[style*="grid-template-columns"],
    .visitor-card div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }
    .visitor-card input,
    .visitor-card select,
    .visitor-card textarea {
        font-size: 16px !important;
        padding: 11px 12px !important;
    }
    .visitor-card button[type="submit"],
    .visitor-card .visit-btn {
        padding: 13px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .article-close {
        top: 1rem !important;
        right: 1rem !important;
        width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }

    /* Reader Modal */
    .hc-reader-container {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }
    .hc-reader-header-bar {
        padding: 0 0.8rem !important;
        height: 52px !important;
    }
    .hc-reader-meta-snippet {
        gap: 6px !important;
    }
    .hc-category-tag {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
        padding: 2px 6px !important;
    }
    .hc-read-time-pill {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
        padding: 2px 6px !important;
    }
    .hc-reader-scrollable {
        padding: 1rem 0.9rem 3rem 0.9rem !important;
    }
    .hc-article-headline {
        font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5.2vw, 1.65rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.22 !important;
    }
    .hc-prose {
        font-size: 0.94rem !important;
        line-height: 1.62 !important;
    }

    /* Floating Spotify Dock */
    .hc-spotify-dock {
        bottom: 12px !important;
        right: 12px !important;
    }
    .hc-spotify-pill {
        padding: 7px 12px !important;
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    }
    .hc-spotify-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    }
    .hc-spotify-drawer {
        width: calc(100vw - 24px) !important;
        max-width: 320px !important;
        padding: 0.9rem !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }
}

/* Extra Small Phones (<= 360px - e.g. iPhone SE 1st gen, small Androids) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .hc-line-3 {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
    }
    .logo-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    }
    .top-navbar .visit-btn {
        padding: 5px 8px !important;
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SANCTUARY WORKSPACE TABS, 5 PICTURE-THUMBNAIL HOT TOPICS & READER JUMP MENU
   ========================================================================== */
.hc-mission-purpose-pill {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.6rem auto;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.35rem;
    background: rgba(11, 14, 23, 0.84);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.42);
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    color: #F1F5F9;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.hc-mission-purpose-pill strong {
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hc-sanctuary-tab-bar-wrap {
    position: sticky;
    top: 74px;
    z-index: 950;
    background: rgba(6, 8, 13, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
}

.hc-sanctuary-tab-bar {
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.hc-sanctuary-tab-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.hc-sanctuary-tab-btn {
    background: rgba(18, 22, 36, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    color: #CBD5E1;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hc-sanctuary-tab-btn:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hc-sanctuary-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5C365, #D4AF37);
    border-color: #F3D98A;
    color: #06080D;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

/* 5 Featured Hot Topics Picture-Thumbnail Cards */
.hc-hot-topics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hc-hot-topic-card {
    background: rgba(14, 18, 29, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.24s ease;
    text-align: left;
}

.hc-hot-topic-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--hc-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.hc-hot-topic-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 156px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0B0E17;
}

.hc-hot-topic-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.hc-hot-topic-card:hover .hc-hot-topic-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hc-hot-topic-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: rgba(6, 8, 13, 0.86);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hc-hot-topic-body {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.hc-hot-topic-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.04rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.32;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hc-hot-topic-summary {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.hc-hot-topic-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.hc-hot-topic-scripture {
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hc-hot-topic-cta {
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* GotQuestions-Style Compact Quick Questions Directory */
.hc-gotquestions-box {
    background: rgba(11, 14, 23, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.hc-gq-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hc-gq-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
}

.hc-gq-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    padding: 6px 0;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.hc-gq-link:hover {
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
}

/* In-Article Top Section Jump Menu & Quick Answer Snippet */
.hc-reader-jump-menu {
    background: rgba(15, 19, 31, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.hc-reader-jump-label {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--hc-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.hc-reader-jump-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 11px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.hc-reader-jump-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--hc-gold);
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
}

.hc-reader-quick-answer-box {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(20, 26, 42, 0.96), rgba(12, 16, 26, 0.98));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hc-reader-quick-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #10B981;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    padding: 2px 9px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.hc-reader-quick-summary {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hc-reader-quick-takeaway {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--hc-gold);
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hc-dig-deeper-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5C365, #D4AF37);
    color: #06080D;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hc-dig-deeper-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3D98A, #D4AF37);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .hc-sanctuary-tab-bar-wrap {
        top: 62px;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
    }
    .hc-sanctuary-tab-bar {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .hc-sanctuary-tab-btn {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 8px 13px;
    }
    .hc-mission-purpose-pill {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ZAIBIUS ARCHITECTURAL SPACING, PROPORTIONAL GRIDS & ANTI-CLIPPING ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
#hc-tertiary-email-bridge {
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(14, 19, 32, 0.96), rgba(7, 10, 18, 0.98)) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.42) !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    padding: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem) clamp(1.25rem, 2.8vw, 2rem) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.hc-tertiary-header-row {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.hc-tertiary-header-copy {
    flex: 1 1 320px !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
}

.hc-tertiary-info-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    color: #CBD5E1 !important;
    padding: 7px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.hc-tertiary-info-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--hc-gold) !important;
    color: var(--hc-gold-bright) !important;
}

/* Proportional 4-Column Desktop Form Grid — Zero Truncation on Select & Zero Edge Clipping */
#hc-tertiary-seeker-form {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(275px, 1.55fr) minmax(150px, 0.9fr) minmax(190px, 1.15fr) auto !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

#hc-tertiary-selected-topic {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45) !important;
    border-radius: 11px !important;
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
    color: #FFF !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    outline: none !important;
    min-height: 46px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

#hc-tertiary-name,
#hc-tertiary-email {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
    border-radius: 11px !important;
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
    color: #FFF !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    outline: none !important;
    min-height: 46px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

#hc-tertiary-email {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55) !important;
}

#hc-tertiary-submit-btn {
    width: auto !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    padding: 12px 22px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    min-height: 46px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Tablet & Medium Laptop Layout (<= 1120px): 2x2 Balanced Grid so nothing ever clips */
@media (max-width: 1120px) and (min-width: 641px) {
    #hc-tertiary-seeker-form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }
    #hc-tertiary-selected-topic {
        grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    }
    #hc-tertiary-submit-btn {
        grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* Smartphone Layout (<= 640px): Clean 1-Column Stack */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    #hc-tertiary-email-bridge {
        padding: 16px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }
    .hc-tertiary-header-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .hc-tertiary-info-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    #hc-tertiary-seeker-form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    #hc-tertiary-submit-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* Sanctuary Sticky Tab Bar — Prevent Negative Scroll Trap & Ensure Proportional Spacing */
.hc-sanctuary-tab-bar {
    max-width: 1280px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    padding: 2px 6px !important;
}
@media (min-width: 1160px) {
    .hc-sanctuary-tab-bar {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

/* Section Inner Containers — Balanced Breathing Room Across All Viewports */
.hc-seeker-gateway-section,
.hc-catalog-section,
.articles-section,
.churches-section,
#podcast-canon,
#cornelius-sanctuary {
    max-width: 1240px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) !important;
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.25rem) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.hc-seeker-gateway-inner {
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem) clamp(1.15rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.hc-hot-topics-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 1.35rem !important;
}

.hc-essay-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 330px), 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 1.35rem !important;
}