/* Self-contained master CSS. Manrope falls back to the system font stack when it is not already available on the host site. */
/* =====================================================================
   BRITISH INSTITUTE OF LASERS - MASTER ARTICLE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Shared foundations and reusable components for all five articles.
   ===================================================================== */
#bil-article-library .bil_article,
#bil-article-library .bil_article *,
#bil-article-library .bil_article *::before,
#bil-article-library .bil_article *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

#bil-article-library .bil_article :where(h2,h3,p,ul,ol,figure,figcaption,table) { margin: 0; padding: 0; }

#bil-article-library .bil_article {
  --bil-ink: #0a1733;
  --bil-navy-900: #0c1d3d;
  --bil-navy-800: #12295a;
  --bil-purple-800: #2a1b48;
  --bil-purple-600: #6b50ee;
  --bil-purple-500: #8b72f4;
  --bil-lilac: #c4b5fd;
  --bil-aqua-700: #087f8c;
  --bil-aqua-600: #0d9aa6;
  --bil-aqua-500: #19b7be;
  --bil-aqua-400: #6fd6d8;
  --bil-mint: #aeeff0;
  --bil-pink: #ec3b8b;
  --bil-pink-soft: #ffc2dd;
  --bil-text: #1d2b47;
  --bil-muted: #5f6f8d;
  --bil-paper: #f4f9fc;
  --bil-border: #dde6f0;
  --bil-signal: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bil-aqua-500), var(--bil-purple-600) 55%, var(--bil-pink));
  --bil-focus: rgba(25,183,190,.45);
  --bil-font: 'Manrope', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  color: var(--bil-text);
  font-family: var(--bil-font);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

#bil-article-library .bil_article--marketing {
  --bil-paper: #f4f9fc;
  --bil-border: #dde6f0;
}

#bil-article-library .bil_article--qualifications {
  --bil-paper: #f4f9fc;
  --bil-border: #dde6f0;
  --qai-amber: #f5b333;
}

#bil-article-library .bil_article--china-risk {
  --bil-purple-800: #241645;
  --bil-paper: #f4f7fb;
  --bil-border: #dde5f0;
  --bil-focus: rgba(245,165,36,.5);
  --chl-amber-600: #d9781a;
  --chl-amber-500: #f5a524;
  --chl-amber-100: #fdf1e0;
  --chl-red-600: #d33f45;
  --chl-red-500: #e5484d;
  --chl-red-100: #fdeced;
  --chl-green: #17a34a;
  --chl-hazard: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, var(--chl-amber-500) 0 9px, var(--bil-ink) 9px 18px);
  --bil-signal: var(--chl-hazard);
}

#bil-article-library .bil_article--technician {
  --bil-purple-800: #241645;
  --htk-gold: #e6a817;
  --htk-gold-soft: #fbeecb;
}

#bil-article-library .bil_article * { font-family: var(--bil-font); }
#bil-article-library .bil_article img,
#bil-article-library .bil_article svg,
#bil-article-library .bil_article video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
#bil-article-library .bil_article button {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  font: inherit;
  text-transform: none;
  border: 0;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_article a {
  color: var(--bil-aqua-700);
  font-weight: 750;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(8,127,140,.3);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_article a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--bil-aqua-600); }
#bil-article-library .bil_article :is(a,button,input):focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--bil-focus) !important;
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Shared signal motif and section kicker */
#bil-article-library .bil_kicker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: .13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bil-aqua-600);
}
#bil-article-library .bil_kicker b { color: var(--bil-purple-600); font-weight: 900; }
#bil-article-library .bil_signal { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; flex: 0 0 auto; vertical-align: middle; }
#bil-article-library .bil_signal i { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 999px; }
#bil-article-library .bil_signal i:nth-child(1) { background: var(--bil-aqua-500); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(25,183,190,.7); }
#bil-article-library .bil_signal i:nth-child(2) { width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
#bil-article-library .bil_signal i:nth-child(3) { background: var(--bil-pink); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(236,59,139,.6); }

/* Shared typography */
#bil-article-library .bil_article p { margin: 0 0 18px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--bil-text); }
#bil-article-library .bil_article p strong { color: var(--bil-ink); font-weight: 800; }
#bil-article-library .bil_h2 {
  display: block;
  margin: 54px 0 6px !important;
  font-size: clamp(24px,3vw,32px);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--bil-ink);
}
#bil-article-library .bil_h2_wrap { margin: 54px 0 14px; }
#bil-article-library .bil_h2_wrap .bil_h2 { margin: 0 !important; }
#bil-article-library .bil_h3 {
  display: block;
  margin: 30px 0 12px !important;
  font-size: 18.5px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--bil-ink);
}

/* Shared lede */
#bil-article-library .bil_lede { position: relative; margin: 0 0 28px; padding: 4px 0 4px 22px; }
#bil-article-library .bil_lede::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bil-signal);
}
#bil-article-library .bil_lede p { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--bil-ink); margin-bottom: 12px; }
#bil-article-library .bil_lede p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Shared checklist list */
#bil-article-library .bil_list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 20px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_list li { position: relative; padding-left: 30px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.65; }
#bil-article-library .bil_list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 2px;
  top: 9px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 8px;
  border-left: 2.5px solid var(--bil-aqua-600);
  border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--bil-aqua-600);
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-2px);
}
#bil-article-library .bil_list li strong { color: var(--bil-ink); font-weight: 800; }

/* Shared notes */
#bil-article-library .bil_note {
  margin: 24px 0;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--bil-paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--bil-aqua-500);
}
#bil-article-library .bil_note p { margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 550; }
#bil-article-library .bil_note strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--bil-aqua-700);
}
#bil-article-library .bil_note--pink { border-left-color: var(--bil-pink); }
#bil-article-library .bil_note--pink strong { color: var(--bil-pink); }
#bil-article-library .bil_note--purple { border-left-color: var(--bil-purple-600); }
#bil-article-library .bil_note--purple strong { color: var(--bil-purple-600); }

/* Shared dark panel */
#bil-article-library .bil_dark_panel {
  margin: 28px 0;
  padding: 26px 26px 24px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(520px 300px at 88% 0%, rgba(107,80,238,.35), transparent 62%),
              radial-gradient(420px 300px at 4% 100%, rgba(25,183,190,.22), transparent 58%),
              linear-gradient(150deg, #0a1733, #1c1b45 58%, var(--bil-purple-800));
}
#bil-article-library .bil_dark_panel::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 4px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
#bil-article-library .bil_dark_panel h3 { margin: 0 0 12px !important; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff; }
#bil-article-library .bil_dark_panel p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
#bil-article-library .bil_dark_panel p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
#bil-article-library .bil_dark_panel .bil_list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
#bil-article-library .bil_dark_panel .bil_list li::before { border-color: var(--bil-aqua-400); }
#bil-article-library .bil_dark_panel .bil_list li strong { color: #fff; }
#bil-article-library .bil_dark_panel a { color: var(--bil-mint); text-decoration-color: rgba(174,239,240,.4); }

/* Shared stat strip */
#bil-article-library .bil_stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 26px 0; }
#bil-article-library .bil_stat {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_stat:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: #b9dfe6; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10,23,51,.08); }
#bil-article-library .bil_stat strong { display: block; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--bil-purple-600); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
#bil-article-library .bil_stat span { display: block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--bil-muted); }

/* Shared FAQ accordion */
#bil-article-library .bil_faq { margin: 26px 0; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10,23,51,.07); }
#bil-article-library .bil_faq::before { content: ''; display: block; height: 4px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
#bil-article-library .bil_qa { border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7; }
#bil-article-library .bil_qa:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
#bil-article-library .bil_qa_btn {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 30px;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  text-align: left;
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--bil-ink) !important;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 850;
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  transition: color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_qa_btn:hover { color: var(--bil-aqua-700) !important; background: #f8fcfd !important; }
#bil-article-library .bil_qa.bil_open .bil_qa_btn { color: var(--bil-aqua-700) !important; }
#bil-article-library .bil_qa_txt { min-width: 0; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
#bil-article-library .bil_qa_toggle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #e7f6f8;
  border: 1px solid #c7e8ec;
  color: var(--bil-aqua-600);
  transition: transform .26s ease, background .26s ease, color .26s ease;
  justify-self: end;
  flex: 0 0 28px;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_qa.bil_open .bil_qa_toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); background: linear-gradient(150deg,var(--bil-aqua-600),var(--bil-purple-600)); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
#bil-article-library .bil_qa_ans { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; visibility: hidden; transition: max-height .36s ease; }
#bil-article-library .bil_qa.bil_open .bil_qa_ans { visibility: visible; }
#bil-article-library .bil_qa_inner { padding: 0 22px 20px; }
#bil-article-library .bil_qa_inner p { margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.72; color: #46587a; }

/* Shared closing CTA and buttons */
#bil-article-library .bil_cta {
  margin: 40px 0 8px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(560px 320px at 86% 10%, rgba(25,183,190,.3), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(400px 300px at 6% 92%, rgba(236,59,139,.2), transparent 55%),
              linear-gradient(145deg,#0a1733 0%,#1c1b45 55%,var(--bil-purple-800) 100%);
}
#bil-article-library .bil_cta::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 4px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
#bil-article-library .bil_cta h3 { margin: 0 0 10px !important; font-size: clamp(20px,2.6vw,26px); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.15; color: #fff; }
#bil-article-library .bil_cta p { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); max-width: 580px; }
#bil-article-library .bil_cta_row { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
#bil-article-library .bil_btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  min-height: 52px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform .18s ease, filter .18s ease;
  border: 0 !important;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_btn_aqua,
#bil-article-library .bil_article a.bil_btn_aqua { color: #fff !important; background: linear-gradient(160deg,#6fd6d8 0%,#19b7be 45%,#087f8c 100%) !important; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(13,154,166,.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
#bil-article-library .bil_btn_ghost,
#bil-article-library .bil_article a.bil_btn_ghost { color: #fff !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24) !important; }
#bil-article-library .bil_btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); filter: brightness(1.05); }

/* Shared reveal animation and utilities */
#bil-article-library .bil_reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.3,1); }
#bil-article-library .bil_reveal.bil_in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
#bil-article-library .bil_img_desktop { display: block; }
#bil-article-library .bil_img_mobile { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  #bil-article-library .bil_stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  #bil-article-library .bil_img_desktop { display: none; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_img_mobile { display: block; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_hide_mobile { display: none !important; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_lede p { font-size: 16.5px; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_qa_btn { padding: 15px 16px; font-size: 13.5px; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 26px; gap: 12px; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_qa_inner { padding: 0 16px 16px; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_btn { width: 100%; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  #bil-article-library .bil_reveal,
  #bil-article-library .bil_reveal.bil_in { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* Machine-range article theme */
#bil-article-library .bil_article--machine-range {
  --rng-cyan: #22c8cf;
  --rng-blue: #2f5de4;
  --rng-violet: #7458f5;
  --rng-green: #16a36a;
  --rng-gold: #f4b83e;
  --rng-soft: #eef8fb;
  --bil-signal: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rng-cyan), var(--rng-violet) 54%, var(--bil-pink));
}

/* When all articles are previewed in one document, keep them visually separate. */
#bil-article-library > .bil_article + .bil_article {
  margin-top: 88px;
  padding-top: 72px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bil-border);
}

/* =====================================================================
   BRITISH INSTITUTE OF LASERS - ARTICLE-SPECIFIC COMPONENTS
   Only components unique to an individual article live in this block.
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- MARKETING ARTICLE ---------- */
/* Figures */
.mkc_fig { margin: 28px 0 !important; padding: 18px 18px 14px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--bil-paper); border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }
.mkc_fig img { display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: 10px; }
.mkc_fig figcaption { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--bil-muted); text-align: center; }

/* Calculator */
.mkc_calc { margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(10,23,51,.1); }
.mkc_calc_head { padding: 20px 24px 18px; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: var(--bil-paper); }
.mkc_calc_head h3 { margin: 0 !important; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.mkc_calc_head p { margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 550; color: var(--bil-muted); }
.mkc_calc_body { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr); }
.mkc_calc_inputs { padding: 24px; border-right: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); min-width: 0; }
.mkc_slider_block { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.mkc_slider_block:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mkc_slider_head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mkc_slider_head label { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 850; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.mkc_slider_head output { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--bil-aqua-600); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; white-space: nowrap; }
.mkc_range { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 100%; height: 7px; border-radius: 999px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bil-aqua-500) var(--fill,50%), #e3ebf3 var(--fill,50%)); border: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; cursor: pointer; }
.mkc_range::-webkit-slider-thumb { -webkit-appearance: none; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--bil-aqua-600); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13,154,166,.35); cursor: grab; }
.mkc_range::-moz-range-thumb { width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--bil-aqua-600); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13,154,166,.35); cursor: grab; }
.mkc_calc_out { min-width: 0; padding: 24px; color: #fff; background: radial-gradient(420px 260px at 90% 0%, rgba(236,59,139,.28), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(155deg, #0a1733, #2a1b48); }
.mkc_out_hero strong { display: block; font-size: clamp(34px,3.4vw,44px); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.045em; line-height: 1; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.mkc_out_hero span { display: block; margin-top: 7px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 650; color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
.mkc_out_rows { margin-top: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.mkc_out_row { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; padding: 11px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); }
.mkc_out_row span { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 650; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); }
.mkc_out_row strong { font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; white-space: nowrap; }
.mkc_out_row strong.mkc_good { color: #34d399; }
.mkc_out_row strong.mkc_pinkval { color: var(--bil-pink-soft); }
.mkc_calc_note { margin: 14px 0 0 !important; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); }

/* Interactive checklist */
.mkc_checklist { margin: 26px 0; border-radius: 20px; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.mkc_checklist_head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 20px; background: var(--bil-paper); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }
.mkc_checklist_head h3 { margin: 0 !important; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.015em; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.mkc_check_count { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 850; color: var(--bil-purple-600); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; white-space: nowrap; }
.mkc_check_item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 26px minmax(0,1fr); align-items: start; gap: 13px; width: 100%; padding: 14px 20px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7; transition: background .15s ease; }
.mkc_check_item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.mkc_check_item:hover { background: #f8fbfd; }
.mkc_check_box { width: 24px; height: 24px; margin-top: 1px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #c3d2e0; background: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: transparent; transition: background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, color .18s ease; }
.mkc_check_item.mkc_done .mkc_check_box { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--bil-aqua-500), var(--bil-purple-600)); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
.mkc_check_copy { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 650; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--bil-text); }
.mkc_check_item.mkc_done .mkc_check_copy { color: var(--bil-muted); text-decoration: line-through; text-decoration-color: rgba(95,111,141,.5); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .mkc_calc_body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mkc_calc_inputs { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }

}
@media (max-width: 720px) {

  .mkc_check_item { padding: 13px 16px; }

}

/* ---------- QUALIFICATIONS ARTICLE ---------- */
/* Stat boxes */
.qai_stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 28px 0; }
.qai_stat { position: relative; min-width: 0; padding: 20px 18px 18px; border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
.qai_stat::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
.qai_stat:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: #b9dfe6; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10,23,51,.08); }
.qai_stat strong { display: block; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1.05; color: var(--bil-ink); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.qai_stat strong em { font-style: normal; color: var(--bil-purple-600); }
.qai_stat span { display: block; margin-top: 7px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 750; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--bil-muted); }

/* Callout: definition */
.qai_define { margin: 24px 0; padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: 18px; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f3f0ff, #eefafb); border: 1.5px solid #ded7f8; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 15px; align-items: start; }
.qai_define_ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 13px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ded7f8; color: var(--bil-purple-600); }
.qai_define h3 { margin: 2px 0 6px !important; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.015em; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.qai_define p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.68; color: #3c4c70; }

/* Callout: warning */
.qai_warn { margin: 24px 0; padding: 18px 20px 18px 18px; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff6ef, #fdf1f6); border: 1.5px solid #f6d6c2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 14px; align-items: start; }
.qai_warn_ico { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #f6d6c2; color: #e0762a; }
.qai_warn p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.66; color: #4a3a34; }
.qai_warn strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #d95f18; }

/* Pull quote */
.qai_quote { position: relative; margin: 34px 0; padding: 8px 0 8px 26px; }
.qai_quote::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 5px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
.qai_quote p { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(19px,2.4vw,23px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.025em; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.qai_quote p::before { content: '\201C'; color: var(--bil-purple-600); margin-right: 2px; }
.qai_quote p::after { content: '\201D'; color: var(--bil-pink); margin-left: 2px; }

/* Tables */
.qai_tablewrap { margin: 26px 0; border-radius: 18px; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(10,23,51,.06); background: #fff; }
.qai_tablescroll { width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.qai_table { width: 100%; min-width: 620px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13.5px; }
.qai_table th { padding: 13px 16px; text-align: left; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bil-navy-800), var(--bil-purple-600)); white-space: nowrap; }
.qai_table td { padding: 13px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.55; color: #3c4c70; vertical-align: top; }
.qai_table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f8fbfd; }
.qai_table td:first-child { font-weight: 850; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.qai_table_foot { padding: 11px 16px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--bil-muted); background: var(--bil-paper); border-top: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }

/* Status pills */
.qai_pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .03em; white-space: nowrap; }
.qai_pill::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 999px; background: currentColor; }
.qai_pill_red { background: #fdeef4; color: #c81e63; border: 1px solid #f6cbdd; }
.qai_pill_aqua { background: #e7f6f8; color: var(--bil-aqua-700); border: 1px solid #c7e8ec; }
.qai_pill_purple { background: #f0ecfe; color: #5a3fd6; border: 1px solid #ded7f8; }
.qai_pill_amber { background: #fdf4e4; color: #b06a10; border: 1px solid #f3ddb4; }

/* Nation switcher */
.qai_nations { margin: 28px 0; border-radius: 20px; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: #fff; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10,23,51,.07); }
.qai_nations::before { content: ''; display: block; height: 4px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
.qai_nation_tabs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; background: var(--bil-paper); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }
.qai_nation_tab { min-width: 0; padding: 10px 8px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--bil-muted); background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); transition: color .18s ease, background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease; }
.qai_nation_tab:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); border-color: #b9dfe6; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.qai_nation_tab.qai_on { color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bil-navy-800), var(--bil-purple-600)); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(42,27,72,.25); }
.qai_nation_panel { display: none; padding: 22px 22px 20px; }
.qai_nation_panel.qai_on { display: block; }
.qai_nation_panel[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.qai_nation_head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.qai_nation_head h3 { margin: 0 !important; font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.qai_nation_panel .bil_list { margin-bottom: 12px !important; }
.qai_nation_panel .bil_list li { font-size: 14px; }
.qai_nation_note { margin: 0 !important; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--bil-muted); }

/* Definition card grid */
.qai_defgrid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 26px 0; }
.qai_defcard { min-width: 0; padding: 20px; border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.qai_defcard:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: #cfc4f5; box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(42,27,72,.09); }
.qai_defcard_abbr { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 52px; padding: 7px 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; border-radius: 11px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .02em; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--bil-aqua-600), var(--bil-purple-600)); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(13,154,166,.28); }
.qai_defcard h3 { margin: 0 0 7px !important; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.015em; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.qai_defcard p { margin: 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.66; color: #46587a; }

/* Document grid */
.qai_docs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 26px 0; }
.qai_doc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 13px; align-items: start; min-width: 0; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--bil-paper); border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }
.qai_doc_ico { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #c7e8ec; color: var(--bil-aqua-600); }
.qai_doc strong { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--bil-ink); line-height: 1.3; }
.qai_doc > div > span { display: block; margin-top: 4px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--bil-muted); }

/* Pathway timeline */
.qai_path { list-style: none; counter-reset: qaistep; margin: 28px 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.qai_path::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 22px; bottom: 22px; left: 21px; width: 3px; border-radius: 999px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bil-aqua-500), var(--bil-purple-600) 55%, var(--bil-pink)); opacity: .35; }
.qai_path li { counter-increment: qaistep; position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 16px; align-items: start; padding: 14px 0; }
.qai_path_node { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 999px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff; border: 2.5px solid var(--bil-aqua-500); color: var(--bil-ink); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 900; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(25,183,190,.22); }
.qai_path_node::before { content: counter(qaistep, decimal-leading-zero); }
.qai_path li:nth-child(n+4) .qai_path_node { border-color: var(--bil-purple-600); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(107,80,238,.22); }
.qai_path li:last-child .qai_path_node { border-color: var(--bil-pink); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(236,59,139,.22); }
.qai_path_copy { padding-top: 3px; }
.qai_path_copy strong { display: block; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.015em; color: var(--bil-ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.qai_path_copy p { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.65; color: #46587a; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .qai_stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .qai_defgrid, .qai_docs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {

  .qai_nation_tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }

  .qai_nation_panel { padding: 18px 16px 16px; }

  .qai_path::before { left: 19px; }
  .qai_path li { grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 13px; }
  .qai_path_node { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ---------- CHINA-RISK ARTICLE ---------- */
/* Signature: hazard-stripe kicker */
.chl_kicker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--chl-amber-600); }
.chl_kicker::before { content: ''; width: 30px; height: 11px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--chl-hazard); flex: 0 0 auto; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(10,23,51,.15); }
.chl_kicker b { color: var(--bil-purple-600); font-weight: 900; }

/* Reusable risk gauge */
.chl_gauge { position: relative; height: 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #17a34a 0%, #f5a524 52%, #e5484d 100%); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.chl_gauge_needle { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: var(--pos, 80%); width: 6px; height: 26px; border-radius: 4px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--bil-ink); box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(10,23,51,.4); transform: translate(-50%, -50%); transition: left .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1); }
.chl_gauge_scale { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 9px; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.chl_gauge_scale span:nth-child(1) { color: var(--chl-green); }
.chl_gauge_scale span:nth-child(2) { color: var(--chl-amber-600); }
.chl_gauge_scale span:nth-child(3) { color: var(--chl-red-600); }

/* Hero verdict banner */
.chl_verdict { position: relative; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 0 30px; padding: 28px 28px 26px; border-radius: 22px; color: #fff; background: radial-gradient(560px 320px at 88% 6%, rgba(213,63,69,.34), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(420px 300px at 4% 100%, rgba(107,80,238,.28), transparent 58%), linear-gradient(150deg, #0a1733 0%, #1a1140 60%, #241645 100%); }
.chl_verdict::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 6px; background: var(--chl-hazard); }
.chl_verdict_tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 13px; margin-bottom: 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffd9a3; background: rgba(245,165,36,.16); border: 1px solid rgba(245,165,36,.35); }
.chl_verdict_tag svg { flex: 0 0 auto; }
.chl_verdict h2 { margin: 0 0 10px !important; font-size: clamp(24px,3.4vw,34px); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.035em; line-height: 1.1; color: #fff; }
.chl_verdict h2 em { font-style: normal; color: #ff9aa8; }
.chl_verdict > p { margin: 0 0 22px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.68; color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); max-width: 620px; }
.chl_verdict_gauge { max-width: 460px; }

/* Red-flag cards */
.chl_flags { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 26px 0; }
.chl_flag { position: relative; min-width: 0; padding: 20px 20px 18px 22px; border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); border-left: 4px solid var(--chl-red-500); transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.chl_flag:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(213,63,69,.12); }
.chl_flag_top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.chl_flag_ico { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--chl-red-100); color: var(--chl-red-600); flex: 0 0 38px; }
.chl_flag_lbl { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--chl-red-600); }
.chl_flag h3 { margin: 0 0 7px !important; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.015em; color: var(--bil-ink); line-height: 1.25; }
.chl_flag p { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.65; color: #46587a; }

/* Callout note */
.chl_note { margin: 24px 0; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--bil-paper); border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); border-left: 4px solid var(--chl-amber-500); }
.chl_note p { margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 550; }
.chl_note strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--chl-amber-600); }

/* Claim vs Reality ledger */
.chl_ledger { margin: 26px 0; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(10,23,51,.06); background: #fff; }
.chl_ledger_row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.chl_ledger_row.chl_ledger_head { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bil-navy-800), var(--bil-purple-800)); }
.chl_ledger_head .chl_ledger_cell { color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 13px 18px; }
.chl_ledger_row + .chl_ledger_row .chl_ledger_cell { border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7; }
.chl_ledger_cell { min-width: 0; padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.55; }
.chl_ledger_cell.chl_claim { background: #fafbfe; border-right: 1px solid #edf2f7; color: var(--bil-muted); }
.chl_ledger_cell.chl_real { color: #3c4c70; }
.chl_ledger_cell.chl_real strong { color: var(--bil-ink); font-weight: 800; }
.chl_ledger_tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.chl_claim .chl_ledger_tag { color: var(--bil-muted); }
.chl_real .chl_ledger_tag { color: var(--chl-red-600); }
.chl_head_tag { display: none; }

/* Downtime tracker */
.chl_track { display: flex; gap: 0; margin: 24px 0 14px; }
.chl_track_step { position: relative; flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; text-align: center; padding: 0 6px; }
.chl_track_step::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 19px; left: -50%; width: 100%; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--chl-amber-500), var(--chl-red-500)); opacity: .4; z-index: 0; }
.chl_track_step:first-child::before { display: none; }
.chl_track_node { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 40px; height: 40px; margin: 0 auto 10px; border-radius: 999px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff; border: 2.5px solid var(--chl-amber-500); color: var(--bil-ink); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 900; box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(245,165,36,.24); }
.chl_track_step:last-child .chl_track_node { border-color: var(--chl-red-500); box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(213,63,69,.24); }
.chl_track_ttl { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--bil-ink); line-height: 1.25; }
.chl_track_dur { display: block; margin-top: 4px; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 750; color: var(--bil-muted); }
.chl_track_total { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fdf1e0, #fdeced); border: 1.5px solid #f6d9c2; }
.chl_track_total strong { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--chl-red-600); }
.chl_track_total span { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 650; color: #4a3a34; }

/* Due-diligence scorecard */
.chl_score { margin: 28px 0; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(10,23,51,.1); }
.chl_score::before { content: ''; display: block; height: 6px; background: var(--chl-hazard); }
.chl_score_head { padding: 20px 24px 16px; }
.chl_score_head h3 { margin: 0 !important; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.chl_score_head p { margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 550; color: var(--bil-muted); }
.chl_score_item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 30px minmax(0,1fr); align-items: start; gap: 13px; width: 100%; padding: 13px 24px; text-align: left; border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7; transition: background .15s ease; }
.chl_score_item:hover { background: #f8fbfd; }
.chl_score_box { width: 26px; height: 26px; margin-top: 1px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #c3d2e0; background: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: transparent; transition: background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, color .18s ease; }
.chl_score_item.chl_yes .chl_score_box { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--bil-aqua-500), var(--bil-aqua-700)); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
.chl_score_copy { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 650; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--bil-text); }
.chl_score_out { padding: 22px 24px 24px; color: #fff; background: radial-gradient(420px 240px at 90% 0%, rgba(107,80,238,.3), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(150deg, #0a1733, #241645); }
.chl_score_verdict { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.chl_score_verdict strong { font-size: clamp(20px,2.6vw,26px); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.chl_score_verdict strong.chl_v_high { color: #ff9aa8; }
.chl_score_verdict strong.chl_v_med { color: #ffd08a; }
.chl_score_verdict strong.chl_v_low { color: #7ff0c4; }
.chl_score_verdict span { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 750; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; white-space: nowrap; }
.chl_score_out .chl_gauge_scale span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.chl_score_note { margin: 16px 0 0 !important; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }

/* Safer path panel */
.chl_safer { position: relative; overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0; padding: 26px 26px 24px; border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(150deg, #eafafb 0%, #f3f0ff 100%); border: 1.5px solid #cdeaee; }
.chl_safer::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bil-aqua-500), var(--bil-purple-600) 60%, var(--bil-pink)); }
.chl_safer_tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bil-aqua-700); }
.chl_safer h3 { margin: 0 0 12px !important; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.025em; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.chl_safer .bil_list li { font-size: 14px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .chl_flags { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .chl_track { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
  .chl_track_step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0,1fr); align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-align: left; padding: 0; }
  .chl_track_node { margin: 0; }
  .chl_track_step::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {

  .chl_ledger_row, .chl_ledger_row.chl_ledger_head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .chl_ledger_head { display: none !important; }
  .chl_head_tag { display: inline-flex; }
  .chl_ledger_cell.chl_claim { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7; }
  .chl_ledger_row + .chl_ledger_row .chl_ledger_cell.chl_claim { border-top: 2px solid var(--bil-border); }

  .chl_score_item { padding: 12px 16px; }

}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .chl_gauge_needle { transition: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- TECHNICIAN ARTICLE ---------- */
/* Signature: ascending "career rungs" kicker */
.htk_kicker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bil-aqua-600); }
.htk_rungs { display: inline-flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 3px; height: 15px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.htk_rungs i { width: 4px; border-radius: 2px; }
.htk_rungs i:nth-child(1) { height: 7px; background: var(--bil-aqua-500); }
.htk_rungs i:nth-child(2) { height: 11px; background: var(--bil-purple-600); }
.htk_rungs i:nth-child(3) { height: 15px; background: var(--bil-pink); }
.htk_kicker b { color: var(--bil-purple-600); font-weight: 900; }

/* Animated stat band */
.htk_statband { position: relative; overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0; padding: 26px 24px; border-radius: 22px; color: #fff; background: radial-gradient(560px 320px at 88% 4%, rgba(25,183,190,.32), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(440px 300px at 4% 100%, rgba(236,59,139,.2), transparent 58%), linear-gradient(150deg, #0a1733 0%, #1a1140 60%, #241645 100%); }
.htk_statband::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 5px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
.htk_statband_grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.htk_statcell { min-width: 0; }
.htk_statcell strong { display: block; font-size: clamp(28px,3.4vw,38px); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.045em; line-height: 1; color: #fff; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.htk_statcell strong em { font-style: normal; color: var(--bil-mint); }
.htk_statcell span { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 650; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.htk_statband_note { margin: 16px 0 0 !important; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

/* Role cards */
.htk_roles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 26px 0; }
.htk_role { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 15px; align-items: start; min-width: 0; padding: 20px; border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.htk_role:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: #b9dfe6; box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(10,23,51,.08); }
.htk_role_ico { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 13px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(150deg, #eafafb, #f3f0ff); border: 1px solid #cfeaee; color: var(--bil-aqua-700); }
.htk_role h3 { margin: 2px 0 5px !important; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.015em; color: var(--bil-ink); line-height: 1.25; }
.htk_role p { margin: 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.6; color: #46587a; }

/* Milestone pathway */
.htk_steps { margin: 30px 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.htk_step { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 62px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 20px; align-items: stretch; }
.htk_step_rail { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.htk_step_num { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(13,154,166,.28); }
.htk_step:nth-child(1) .htk_step_num { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #6fd6d8, #0d9aa6); }
.htk_step:nth-child(2) .htk_step_num { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #19b7be, #087f8c); }
.htk_step:nth-child(3) .htk_step_num { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #8b72f4, #6b50ee); }
.htk_step:nth-child(4) .htk_step_num { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #6b50ee, #4a2fd0); }
.htk_step:nth-child(5) .htk_step_num { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #f472b6, #ec3b8b); }
.htk_step_line { flex: 1; width: 3px; margin-top: 6px; border-radius: 999px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bil-aqua-400), var(--bil-purple-500)); opacity: .35; }
.htk_step:last-child .htk_step_line { display: none; }
.htk_step_card { min-width: 0; padding: 22px 24px 20px; border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10,23,51,.05); }
.htk_step_card h3 { margin: 0 0 4px !important; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.025em; color: var(--bil-ink); line-height: 1.2; }
.htk_step_tag { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bil-aqua-600); }
.htk_step_card p { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.72; color: #46587a; }
.htk_step_card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.htk_step_card .bil_list { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.htk_step_card .bil_list li { font-size: 13.5px; }

/* Curriculum modules */
.htk_modules { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 8px 0 4px; }
.htk_module { min-width: 0; padding: 16px 16px 14px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--bil-paper); border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }
.htk_module_ico { width: 34px; height: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #cfeaee; color: var(--bil-purple-600); }
.htk_module strong { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--bil-ink); line-height: 1.3; }

/* Certificate callout (gold) */
.htk_cert { margin: 22px 0 0; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--htk-gold-soft), #fff8ea); border: 1.5px solid #f0dcae; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.htk_cert_ico { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #f0dcae; color: #c68a0e; }
.htk_cert p { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.6; color: #5a4a24; }
.htk_cert p strong { color: #7a5f16; }

/* Looping video */
.htk_video { margin: 26px 0 !important; }
.htk_video_frame { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 18px; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0a1733, #241645); box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(10,23,51,.16); }
.htk_video_frame::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; z-index: 2; background: var(--bil-signal); }
.htk_video_frame video { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; background: #0a1733; }
.htk_video_badge { position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 14px; bottom: 14px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(10,7,20,.62); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .04em; color: #fff; }
.htk_video_badge i { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--bil-aqua-400); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(111,214,216,.9); }
.htk_video figcaption { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--bil-muted); }

/* Machine cards */
.htk_machines { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 24px 0; }
.htk_machine { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; border-radius: 20px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease; }
.htk_machine:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: #cfc4f5; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(42,27,72,.1); }
.htk_machine_top { padding: 18px 20px 16px; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: var(--bil-paper); }
.htk_machine_name { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.htk_machine_best { display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px; padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .02em; color: var(--bil-purple-600); background: #f0ecfe; border: 1px solid #ded7f8; }
.htk_machine_body { padding: 16px 20px 18px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.htk_machine_body .bil_list { margin: 0 0 16px !important; }
.htk_machine_body .bil_list li { font-size: 12.5px; padding-left: 26px; }
.htk_machine_body .bil_list li::before { left: 1px; top: 8px; width: 12px; height: 7px; }
.htk_machine_link { margin-top: auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 850; color: var(--bil-aqua-700); text-decoration: none !important; }
.htk_machine_link svg { transition: transform .18s ease; }
.htk_machine:hover .htk_machine_link svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Price ladder */
.htk_ladder { margin: 26px 0; padding: 22px 24px 20px; border-radius: 20px; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(10,23,51,.06); }
.htk_ladder_head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.htk_ladder_head h3 { margin: 0 !important; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.htk_ladder_range { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 850; color: var(--bil-aqua-600); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.htk_ladder_track { position: relative; height: 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bil-aqua-500), var(--bil-purple-600) 55%, var(--bil-pink)); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.htk_ladder_scale { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--bil-muted); }
.htk_ladder_rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.htk_ladder_row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 130px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.htk_ladder_area { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 850; color: var(--bil-ink); }
.htk_ladder_bar { position: relative; height: 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: #eef3f8; overflow: hidden; }
.htk_ladder_fill { position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; border-radius: 999px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bil-aqua-500), var(--bil-purple-600)); }
.htk_ladder_note { margin: 16px 0 0 !important; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--bil-muted); }

/* Assurance band */
.htk_assure { margin: 30px 0; padding: 26px 26px 22px; border-radius: 20px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(150deg, #eafafb 0%, #f3f0ff 100%); border: 1.5px solid #cdeaee; }
.htk_assure::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
.htk_assure_tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bil-aqua-700); }
.htk_assure_grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.htk_assure_item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 13px; align-items: start; min-width: 0; }
.htk_assure_ico { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #cfeaee; color: var(--bil-purple-600); }
.htk_assure_item strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.015em; color: var(--bil-ink); line-height: 1.3; }
.htk_assure_item > div > span { display: block; margin-top: 3px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 550; line-height: 1.55; color: #46587a; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .htk_statband_grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .htk_roles, .htk_assure_grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .htk_machines { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .htk_modules { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {

  .htk_step { grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .htk_step_num { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 13px; }
  .htk_step_card { padding: 18px 18px 16px; }
  .htk_ladder_row { grid-template-columns: 96px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 10px; }

}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .htk_statband_grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .htk_modules { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- MACHINE RANGE / FIFTH ARTICLE ---------- */
#bil-article-library .rng_hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 0 30px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 38px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 360px at 92% -10%, rgba(34,200,207,.32), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(460px 300px at 3% 105%, rgba(236,59,139,.22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #09162f 0%, #17234f 48%, #2a194e 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10,23,51,.15);
}
#bil-article-library .rng_hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 5px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero_grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(280px,.85fr); gap: 28px; align-items: center; }
#bil-article-library .rng_eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: var(--bil-mint); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase; }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero h2 { margin: 0 0 12px !important; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(27px,4vw,42px); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.045em; line-height: 1.05; }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero p { max-width: 650px; margin: 0 0 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 15px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero_chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero_chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 32px; padding: 6px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero_machines { position: relative; min-height: 260px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero_machines img { position: absolute; object-fit: contain; filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.28)); transition: transform .25s ease; }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero_machines img:nth-child(1) { width: 42%; left: 0; bottom: 2%; z-index: 2; }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero_machines img:nth-child(2) { width: 48%; left: 27%; bottom: 0; z-index: 3; }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero_machines img:nth-child(3) { width: 43%; right: -2%; bottom: 1%; z-index: 1; }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero:hover .rng_hero_machines img:nth-child(1) { transform: translateX(-4px) translateY(-3px); }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero:hover .rng_hero_machines img:nth-child(2) { transform: translateY(-7px); }
#bil-article-library .rng_hero:hover .rng_hero_machines img:nth-child(3) { transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-3px); }

#bil-article-library .rng_foundation { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 26px 0; }
#bil-article-library .rng_wave { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-width: 0; padding: 20px 18px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: #fff; }
#bil-article-library .rng_wave::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 18px; right: 18px; bottom: 0; height: 4px; border-radius: 999px 999px 0 0; background: var(--wave-color,var(--bil-aqua-500)); }
#bil-article-library .rng_wave strong { display: block; color: var(--bil-ink); font-size: 23px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1; }
#bil-article-library .rng_wave b { display: block; margin-top: 7px; color: var(--wave-color,var(--bil-aqua-600)); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; }
#bil-article-library .rng_wave span { display: block; margin-top: 8px; color: var(--bil-muted); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.55; }

#bil-article-library .rng_selector { margin: 28px 0; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(10,23,51,.08); }
#bil-article-library .rng_selector_head { padding: 20px 22px 18px; background: var(--bil-paper); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }
#bil-article-library .rng_selector_head h3 { margin: 0 0 6px !important; color: var(--bil-ink); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.025em; }
#bil-article-library .rng_selector_head p { margin: 0; color: var(--bil-muted); font-size: 13px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_selector_body { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(270px,.75fr); }
#bil-article-library .rng_questions { padding: 22px; border-right: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }
#bil-article-library .rng_choice_group + .rng_choice_group { margin-top: 20px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_choice_group > strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 9px; color: var(--bil-ink); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 900; }
#bil-article-library .rng_choices { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 8px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_choice { min-width: 0; min-height: 50px; padding: 9px 8px; border-radius: 12px !important; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border) !important; background: #fff !important; color: var(--bil-muted) !important; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3; text-align: center; transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, color .18s ease, background .18s ease; }
#bil-article-library .rng_choice:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); border-color: #b9dfe6 !important; color: var(--bil-ink) !important; }
#bil-article-library .rng_choice.rng_on { color: #fff !important; border-color: transparent !important; background: linear-gradient(145deg,var(--bil-aqua-600),var(--bil-purple-600)) !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(42,27,72,.18); }
#bil-article-library .rng_reco { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 24px; color: #fff; background: radial-gradient(380px 240px at 90% 0%,rgba(34,200,207,.26),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(150deg,#0a1733,#261a4a); }
#bil-article-library .rng_reco::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 4px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
#bil-article-library .rng_reco small { display: block; color: var(--bil-mint); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase; }
#bil-article-library .rng_reco h3 { margin: 8px 0 8px !important; color: #fff; font-size: 25px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1.05; }
#bil-article-library .rng_reco p { margin: 0 0 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.74); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; }
#bil-article-library .rng_reco_score { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin: 16px 0; }
#bil-article-library .rng_reco_score span { flex: 1; height: 7px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.13); overflow: hidden; }
#bil-article-library .rng_reco_score i { display: block; width: var(--fit,78%); height: 100%; border-radius: inherit; background: var(--bil-signal); transition: width .35s ease; }
#bil-article-library .rng_reco_score b { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
#bil-article-library .rng_reco a { color: #fff !important; text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

#bil-article-library .rng_video_grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 26px 0; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_card { min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 20px; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(10,23,51,.08); }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_stage { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(145deg,#0a1733,#2a1b48); }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_stage::before { content: ''; position: absolute; z-index: 4; inset: 0 0 auto; height: 4px; background: var(--bil-signal); }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_stage video,
#bil-article-library .rng_video_stage .rng_video_fallback { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_stage video { position: relative; z-index: 2; background: #071126; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_fallback { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; padding: 22px; filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.28)); }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_card.rng_video_ready .rng_video_fallback { display: none; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_state { position: absolute; z-index: 3; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 34px; padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 11px; color: #fff; background: rgba(4,10,26,.7); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; text-align: center; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_card.rng_video_ready .rng_video_state { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_body { padding: 17px 18px 18px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_label { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_label span { color: var(--bil-purple-600); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_label b { color: var(--bil-muted); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 850; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_body h3 { margin: 0 0 7px !important; color: var(--bil-ink); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_body p { margin: 0 0 10px; color: #46587a; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
#bil-article-library .rng_video_body a { font-size: 12px; }

#bil-article-library .rng_machine_grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 28px 0; }
#bil-article-library .rng_machine { position: relative; min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 20px; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: #fff; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
#bil-article-library .rng_machine:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: #cfc4f5; box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(42,27,72,.11); }
#bil-article-library .rng_machine_visual { min-height: 210px; padding: 18px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; background: radial-gradient(260px 150px at 50% 85%,rgba(34,200,207,.17),transparent 68%),linear-gradient(180deg,#f8fbfd,#eef5fb); }
#bil-article-library .rng_machine_visual img { max-height: 190px; object-fit: contain; filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 16px rgba(10,23,51,.18)); }
#bil-article-library .rng_machine_body { padding: 18px 19px 20px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_machine_tag { display: inline-flex; padding: 5px 9px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-radius: 999px; color: var(--bil-aqua-700); background: #e7f6f8; border: 1px solid #c7e8ec; font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
#bil-article-library .rng_machine h3 { margin: 0 0 5px !important; color: var(--bil-ink); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
#bil-article-library .rng_machine_sub { display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--bil-muted); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; }
#bil-article-library .rng_spec_pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_spec_pills span { padding: 5px 8px; border-radius: 8px; color: #3d4c6d; background: var(--bil-paper); border: 1px solid var(--bil-border); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 850; }
#bil-article-library .rng_price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; margin: 14px 0; padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7; }
#bil-article-library .rng_price span { color: var(--bil-muted); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; }
#bil-article-library .rng_price strong { color: var(--bil-purple-600); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.035em; white-space: nowrap; }
#bil-article-library .rng_machine .bil_list li { font-size: 12.5px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_machine_link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; }

#bil-article-library .rng_table_wrap { margin: 26px 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 20px; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(10,23,51,.07); }
#bil-article-library .rng_table_scroll { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
#bil-article-library .rng_table { width: 100%; min-width: 760px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12.5px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_table th { padding: 14px 15px; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--bil-navy-800),var(--bil-purple-600)); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: left; }
#bil-article-library .rng_table th:not(:first-child), #bil-article-library .rng_table td:not(:first-child) { text-align: center; }
#bil-article-library .rng_table td { padding: 13px 15px; border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7; color: #46587a; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45; vertical-align: middle; }
#bil-article-library .rng_table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f8fbfd; }
#bil-article-library .rng_table td:first-child { color: var(--bil-ink); font-weight: 850; }
#bil-article-library .rng_tick { display: inline-flex; width: 22px; height: 22px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 999px; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(145deg,var(--bil-aqua-500),var(--bil-purple-600)); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; }
#bil-article-library .rng_dash { color: #9aa9bd; font-weight: 800; }
#bil-article-library .rng_table_note { padding: 11px 15px; border-top: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); color: var(--bil-muted); background: var(--bil-paper); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.55; }

#bil-article-library .rng_support { margin: 28px 0; padding: 24px; border-radius: 20px; color: #fff; background: radial-gradient(430px 260px at 90% 0%,rgba(34,200,207,.26),transparent 62%),linear-gradient(145deg,#0a1733,#2a1b48); }
#bil-article-library .rng_support h3 { margin: 0 0 14px !important; color: #fff; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.025em; }
#bil-article-library .rng_support_grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 10px; }
#bil-article-library .rng_support_item { padding: 14px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); }
#bil-article-library .rng_support_item strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; }
#bil-article-library .rng_support_item span { display: block; margin-top: 4px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.66); font-size: 10.5px; line-height: 1.5; }

#bil-article-library .rng_decisions { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 26px 0; }
#bil-article-library .rng_decision { padding: 19px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); background: linear-gradient(145deg,#fff,#f7fbfd); }
#bil-article-library .rng_decision_num { display: inline-flex; width: 34px; height: 34px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 10px; border-radius: 11px; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(145deg,var(--bil-aqua-600),var(--bil-purple-600)); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; }
#bil-article-library .rng_decision h3 { margin: 0 0 6px !important; color: var(--bil-ink); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
#bil-article-library .rng_decision p { margin: 0; color: #46587a; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.62; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  #bil-article-library .rng_hero_grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_hero_machines { min-height: 250px; max-width: 560px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_video_grid, #bil-article-library .rng_machine_grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_video_card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(260px,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr); }
  #bil-article-library .rng_video_stage { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 250px; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_machine { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(240px,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr); }
  #bil-article-library .rng_machine_visual { min-height: 100%; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_support_grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  #bil-article-library > .bil_article + .bil_article { margin-top: 58px; padding-top: 48px; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_foundation, #bil-article-library .rng_decisions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_selector_body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_questions { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }
  #bil-article-library .rng_choices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_video_card, #bil-article-library .rng_machine { display: block; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_video_stage { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; min-height: 0; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_support_grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_hero_machines { min-height: 210px; }
}


/* =====================================================================
   SIDEBAR / NARROW-COLUMN RESPONSIVE REPAIR
   Uses the actual article-container width, not only the browser viewport.
   This keeps cards, videos and controls readable inside Elementor columns,
   sidebars and other constrained desktop layouts.
   ===================================================================== */
#bil-article-library {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  container-type: inline-size;
  container-name: bil-library;
}

#bil-article-library .bil_article,
#bil-article-library .bil_article > *,
#bil-article-library .bil_article :is(div,section,article,figure,ul,ol,table) {
  min-width: 0;
}

#bil-article-library .bil_article > *,
#bil-article-library .bil_article :is(.bil_lede,.bil_h2_wrap,.bil_note,.bil_dark_panel,.bil_faq,.bil_cta,.mkc_fig,.mkc_calc,.mkc_checklist,.qai_tablewrap,.qai_nations,.qai_define,.qai_warn,.qai_quote,.qai_defgrid,.qai_docs,.qai_path,.chl_verdict,.chl_flags,.chl_note,.chl_ledger,.chl_score,.chl_safer,.htk_statband,.htk_roles,.htk_steps,.htk_modules,.htk_video,.htk_machines,.htk_ladder,.htk_assure,.rng_hero,.rng_foundation,.rng_selector,.rng_video_grid,.rng_machine_grid,.rng_table_wrap,.rng_support,.rng_decisions) {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
}

#bil-article-library .bil_article :is(p,li,h2,h3,strong,span,a,button,label,output,td,th) {
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  word-break: normal;
}

/* Keep every square/circular icon optically centred. */
#bil-article-library :is(.qai_define_ico,.qai_warn_ico,.qai_doc_ico,.chl_flag_ico,.htk_role_ico,.htk_module_ico,.htk_cert_ico,.htk_assure_ico) {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 0;
  text-align: center;
}
#bil-article-library :is(.qai_define_ico,.qai_warn_ico,.qai_doc_ico,.chl_flag_ico,.htk_role_ico,.htk_module_ico,.htk_cert_ico,.htk_assure_ico) > svg {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}
#bil-article-library .htk_assure_item > div { min-width: 0; }
#bil-article-library .htk_assure_item > div > span { display: block; }

/* Tablet and mobile typography: reduce inherited body copy by one pixel. */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  #bil-article-library .bil_article { font-size: 15px; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_cta p,
  #bil-article-library .chl_verdict > p,
  #bil-article-library .rng_hero p { max-width: none; }
}

/* Container-width equivalents for layouts embedded in narrow columns. */
@container bil-library (max-width: 1040px) {
  #bil-article-library .rng_hero_grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_hero_machines { width: 100%; max-width: 560px; min-height: 250px; margin-inline: auto; }

  #bil-article-library .rng_video_grid,
  #bil-article-library .rng_machine_grid,
  #bil-article-library .htk_machines { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  #bil-article-library .rng_video_card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(240px,.82fr) minmax(0,1.18fr); }
  #bil-article-library .rng_video_stage { min-height: 240px; aspect-ratio: auto; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_machine { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(220px,.78fr) minmax(0,1.22fr); }
  #bil-article-library .rng_machine_visual { min-height: 100%; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_support_grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
}

@container bil-library (max-width: 860px) {
  #bil-article-library .bil_article { font-size: 15px; }

  #bil-article-library :is(.bil_stats,.qai_stats,.qai_defgrid,.qai_docs,.chl_flags,.htk_roles,.htk_assure_grid,.rng_foundation,.rng_decisions) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  #bil-article-library .mkc_calc_body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .mkc_calc_inputs { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }

  #bil-article-library .chl_track { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_track_step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0,1fr); align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 0; text-align: left; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_track_node { margin: 0; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_track_step::before { display: none; }

  #bil-article-library .htk_statband_grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  #bil-article-library .htk_modules { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }

  #bil-article-library .bil_cta p,
  #bil-article-library .chl_verdict > p,
  #bil-article-library .rng_hero p,
  #bil-article-library .chl_verdict_gauge { max-width: none; }
}

@container bil-library (max-width: 720px) {
  #bil-article-library > .bil_article + .bil_article { margin-top: 58px; padding-top: 48px; }

  #bil-article-library .bil_img_desktop { display: none; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_img_mobile { display: block; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_hide_mobile { display: none !important; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_lede p { font-size: 16.5px; }

  #bil-article-library .bil_qa_btn { padding: 15px 16px; font-size: 13.5px; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 26px; gap: 12px; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_qa_inner { padding: 0 16px 16px; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_btn { width: 100%; }

  #bil-article-library .mkc_check_item { padding: 13px 16px; }
  #bil-article-library .qai_nation_tabs { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  #bil-article-library .qai_nation_panel { padding: 18px 16px 16px; }
  #bil-article-library .qai_path::before { left: 19px; }
  #bil-article-library .qai_path li { grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 13px; }
  #bil-article-library .qai_path_node { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 13px; }

  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_row,
  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_row.chl_ledger_head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_head { display: none !important; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_head_tag { display: inline-flex; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_cell.chl_claim { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_row + .chl_ledger_row .chl_ledger_cell.chl_claim { border-top: 2px solid var(--bil-border); }
  #bil-article-library .chl_score_item { padding: 12px 16px; }

  #bil-article-library .htk_step { grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 14px; }
  #bil-article-library .htk_step_num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 13px; font-size: 15px; }
  #bil-article-library .htk_step_card { padding: 18px 18px 16px; }
  #bil-article-library .htk_ladder_row { grid-template-columns: 96px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 10px; }

  #bil-article-library .rng_foundation,
  #bil-article-library .rng_decisions,
  #bil-article-library .rng_selector_body,
  #bil-article-library .rng_choices,
  #bil-article-library .rng_support_grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_questions { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border); }
  #bil-article-library .rng_video_card,
  #bil-article-library .rng_machine { display: block; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_video_stage { min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
  #bil-article-library .rng_hero_machines { min-height: 210px; }

  /* Reduce horizontal padding without introducing gutters outside the host container. */
  #bil-article-library :is(.bil_dark_panel,.bil_cta,.chl_verdict,.chl_safer,.htk_statband,.htk_assure,.rng_hero,.rng_support) { padding-inline: 18px; }
  #bil-article-library :is(.mkc_calc_head,.mkc_calc_inputs,.mkc_calc_out,.qai_nation_panel,.rng_video_body,.rng_machine_body,.rng_questions,.rng_recommendation) { padding-inline: 16px; }
}

@container bil-library (max-width: 520px) {
  #bil-article-library .htk_statband_grid,
  #bil-article-library .htk_modules { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  #bil-article-library .htk_assure { padding-inline: 16px; }
  #bil-article-library .htk_assure_item { grid-template-columns: 38px minmax(0,1fr); gap: 11px; }
  #bil-article-library .htk_assure_item strong { font-size: 13.5px; }

  #bil-article-library .qai_nation_tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .mkc_checklist_head { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
  #bil-article-library .mkc_check_count { white-space: normal; }
}



/* =====================================================================
   FINAL HOST-SAFE RESPONSIVE HARDENING (v2)
   Repairs theme collisions, narrow-column overflow and compact layouts.
   ===================================================================== */
#bil-article-library {
  overflow-x: clip;
}

/* Neutralise common page-builder/theme button rules without affecting links. */
#bil-article-library .bil_article button {
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: normal;
  color: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Preserve readable copy on every dark surface. The shared paragraph rule is
   intentionally strong, so these component colours need equal/greater weight. */
#bil-article-library .bil_article :is(
  .bil_dark_panel,
  .bil_cta,
  .mkc_calc_out,
  .chl_verdict,
  .chl_score_out,
  .htk_statband,
  .rng_hero,
  .rng_support
) p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78) !important;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_article :is(.chl_verdict,.rng_hero) h2,
#bil-article-library .bil_article :is(.bil_dark_panel,.bil_cta,.chl_score_out,.htk_statband,.rng_support) h3 {
  color: #fff !important;
}
#bil-article-library .chl_verdict > p { opacity: 1; }
#bil-article-library .chl_score_note,
#bil-article-library .htk_statband_note { color: rgba(255,255,255,.58) !important; }

/* Nation tabs: protect selected and unselected states from host :focus/:active CSS. */
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 44px;
  color: var(--bil-muted) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab:hover,
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab:focus-visible {
  color: var(--bil-ink) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border-color: #b9dfe6 !important;
}
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab.qai_on,
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab.qai_on:hover,
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab.qai_on:focus-visible,
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab[aria-selected="true"] {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--bil-navy-800),var(--bil-purple-600)) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(42,27,72,.25) !important;
}

/* Listing-versus-reality ledger: restore spacing and safe wrapping. */
#bil-article-library .chl_ledger,
#bil-article-library .chl_ledger_row,
#bil-article-library .chl_ledger_cell {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
#bil-article-library .chl_ledger_cell {
  white-space: normal !important;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  word-break: normal;
}
#bil-article-library .chl_ledger_tag {
  margin: 0 .5em .25em 0;
  vertical-align: baseline;
}
#bil-article-library .chl_ledger_cell strong {
  display: inline;
  margin-right: .22em;
}

/* Downtime journey: the duration belongs beneath the title, not in column one. */
#bil-article-library .chl_track_step,
#bil-article-library .chl_track_step > * { min-width: 0; }

/* Scorecard: explicitly defeat theme nowrap/inline-button behaviour. */
#bil-article-library .chl_score {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-inline: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#bil-article-library .chl_score_head,
#bil-article-library .chl_score_out,
#bil-article-library .chl_score_item {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}
#bil-article-library .chl_score_item {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 26px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
  gap: 13px;
  align-items: start;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: normal !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  color: var(--bil-text) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
}
#bil-article-library .chl_score_item:hover,
#bil-article-library .chl_score_item:focus-visible { background: #f8fbfd !important; }
#bil-article-library .chl_score_box {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  line-height: 0;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
#bil-article-library .chl_score_copy {
  display: block;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  white-space: normal !important;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  word-break: normal;
}

/* Keep interactive checklist/FAQ buttons stable against host styles. */
#bil-article-library :is(.mkc_check_item,.bil_qa_btn) {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  white-space: normal !important;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_qa_btn {
  color: var(--bil-ink) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_qa_btn:hover,
#bil-article-library .bil_qa.bil_open .bil_qa_btn {
  color: var(--bil-aqua-700) !important;
  background: #f8fcfd !important;
}

/* Move cramped two-column risk content to a single readable column earlier. */
@container bil-library (max-width: 900px) {
  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_row,
  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_row.chl_ledger_head {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) !important;
  }
  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_head { display: none !important; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_head_tag { display: inline-flex !important; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_cell.chl_claim {
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  }
  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_row + .chl_ledger_row .chl_ledger_cell.chl_claim {
    border-top: 2px solid var(--bil-border);
  }

  #bil-article-library .chl_track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  #bil-article-library .chl_track_step {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    column-gap: 14px;
    row-gap: 2px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: left;
  }
  #bil-article-library .chl_track_node {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    align-self: center;
    margin: 0;
  }
  #bil-article-library .chl_track_ttl {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    align-self: end;
  }
  #bil-article-library .chl_track_dur {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 2;
    align-self: start;
    margin: 0;
  }
  #bil-article-library .chl_track_step::before { display: none; }
}

@container bil-library (max-width: 720px) {
  #bil-article-library .qai_nation_tabs {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    padding: 12px;
  }
  #bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab { min-height: 42px; padding: 9px 8px; }

  #bil-article-library .chl_ledger_cell { padding: 14px 15px; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_score_head { padding: 18px 16px 14px; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_score_item { padding: 12px 16px !important; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_score_out { padding: 20px 16px 22px; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_score_verdict {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  #bil-article-library .chl_score_verdict span { white-space: normal; }
}

@container bil-library (max-width: 460px) {
  #bil-article-library .qai_nation_tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_track_step {
    grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
    column-gap: 12px;
  }
  #bil-article-library .chl_track_node { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  #bil-article-library .chl_score_item {
    grid-template-columns: 24px minmax(0,1fr) !important;
    gap: 11px;
    padding-inline: 13px !important;
  }
  #bil-article-library .chl_score_box { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
}


/* =====================================================================
   ELEMENTOR RENDERING REPAIRS
   Targeted fixes only: link underlines, machine images, video cropping,
   selector slides and caption padding.
   ===================================================================== */
/* Prevent a host-theme border/box-shadow from drawing a second underline. */
#bil-article-library .bil_article a:not(.bil_btn) {
  border-bottom: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
}

/* Keep the machine artwork centred and stop a tall text column from creating
   a large blank image panel in sidebar-width Elementor layouts. */
#bil-article-library .rng_machine_visual {
  min-height: 240px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_machine_visual img {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  max-width: min(90%, 270px);
  max-height: 220px;
  margin: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
}

/* Fill the video stage instead of letterboxing the clip with dark side bars. */
#bil-article-library .rng_video_stage video {
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center center;
  background: #fff;
}

/* Give the guided-presets caption its own internal breathing room. */
#bil-article-library .htk_video figcaption {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 14px 16px 0;
}

/* One machine-fit question per horizontal slide. */
#bil-article-library .rng_questions { overflow: hidden; }
#bil-article-library .rng_question_viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_question_track {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  transform: translate3d(0,0,0);
  transition: transform .36s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);
  will-change: transform;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_choice_group,
#bil-article-library .rng_choice_group + .rng_choice_group {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 2px;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_selector_nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(96px,1fr) auto minmax(96px,1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_step_btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border-radius: 11px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--bil-border) !important;
  color: var(--bil-ink) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 850;
  line-height: 1.2;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_step_btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  color: var(--bil-aqua-700) !important;
  border-color: #b9dfe6 !important;
  background: #f8fcfd !important;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_step_btn:disabled {
  opacity: .42;
  cursor: default;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_step_prev { justify-self: start; }
#bil-article-library .rng_step_next { justify-self: end; }
#bil-article-library .rng_step_progress {
  display: grid;
  justify-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_step_dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_step_dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  min-width: 9px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  background: #c9d5e2 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: width .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_step_dot.rng_on {
  width: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--bil-aqua-500),var(--bil-purple-600)) !important;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_step_status {
  color: var(--bil-muted);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* At sidebar widths, keep each comparison card vertically composed. */
@container bil-library (max-width: 1040px) {
  #bil-article-library .rng_machine {
    display: block !important;
    grid-template-columns: none !important;
  }
  #bil-article-library .rng_machine_visual {
    min-height: 240px !important;
  }
}

@container bil-library (max-width: 520px) {
  #bil-article-library .rng_selector_nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  #bil-article-library .rng_step_progress {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    grid-row: 1;
  }
  #bil-article-library .rng_step_prev,
  #bil-article-library .rng_step_next {
    grid-row: 2;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  #bil-article-library .rng_question_track { transition: none !important; }
}


/* Source notes and video-caption hardening */
#bil-article-library figure.htk_video > figcaption {
  display: none !important;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_cite {
  display: inline;
  margin-left: 2px;
  font-size: .7em;
  line-height: 0;
  vertical-align: super;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_cite a,
#bil-article-library .bil_cite a:hover {
  color: var(--bil-aqua-700) !important;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_sources {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 30px 0 0;
  padding: 18px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bil-border);
}
#bil-article-library .bil_sources h3 {
  margin: 0 0 9px !important;
  color: var(--bil-ink);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_sources ol {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding-left: 21px !important;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_sources li {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--bil-muted);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
#bil-article-library .bil_sources li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
#bil-article-library .bil_sources a {
  color: var(--bil-aqua-700);
  font-weight: 750;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(8,127,140,.32);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_support_intro {
  margin: 0 0 16px !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.76) !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* =====================================================================
   MOBILE WIDTH, TYPE SCALE AND COLOUR REFINEMENT (v3)
   Gives narrow Elementor layouts a little more usable width, reduces body
   copy by a further pixel on tablet/mobile, and replaces the brighter
   blue-purple defaults with quieter aqua, deep-blue and dark-plum blends.
   ===================================================================== */
#bil-article-library .bil_article {
  --bil-gradient-deep: linear-gradient(124deg, #081a31 0%, #123e55 48%, #2c2244 100%);
  --bil-gradient-accent: linear-gradient(136deg, #0d9aa6 0%, #15536b 48%, #302449 100%);
  --bil-gradient-accent-soft: linear-gradient(136deg, #19b7be 0%, #176178 50%, #34264d 100%);
  --bil-signal: linear-gradient(90deg, #19b7be 0%, #174f69 52%, #33264a 100%);
}
#bil-article-library .bil_article--china-risk { --bil-signal: var(--chl-hazard); }
#bil-article-library .bil_article--machine-range {
  --bil-signal: linear-gradient(90deg, #22c8cf 0%, #18536d 52%, #34264d 100%);
}

/* Darker, less generic active states and table headers. */
#bil-article-library :is(.qai_table,.rng_table) th,
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab.qai_on,
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab.qai_on:hover,
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab.qai_on:focus-visible,
#bil-article-library .qai_nation_tab[aria-selected="true"] {
  background: var(--bil-gradient-deep) !important;
}
#bil-article-library :is(
  .qai_defcard_abbr,
  .rng_choice.rng_on,
  .rng_tick,
  .rng_decision_num,
  .bil_qa.bil_open .bil_qa_toggle,
  .mkc_check_item.mkc_done .mkc_check_box,
  .chl_score_item.chl_yes .chl_score_box
) {
  background: var(--bil-gradient-accent) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}
#bil-article-library .rng_step_dot.rng_on {
  background: var(--bil-gradient-accent-soft) !important;
}

/* Career-step colours still vary, but now remain within the quieter palette. */
#bil-article-library .htk_step:nth-child(1) .htk_step_num { background: linear-gradient(145deg,#35c6c8,#176078) !important; }
#bil-article-library .htk_step:nth-child(2) .htk_step_num { background: linear-gradient(145deg,#149ca8,#123f59) !important; }
#bil-article-library .htk_step:nth-child(3) .htk_step_num { background: linear-gradient(145deg,#245a78,#302449) !important; }
#bil-article-library .htk_step:nth-child(4) .htk_step_num { background: linear-gradient(145deg,#173b58,#2b203f) !important; }
#bil-article-library .htk_step:nth-child(5) .htk_step_num { background: linear-gradient(145deg,#31516b,#392743) !important; }

/* Gain a little width inside Elementor's mobile and tablet widget gutters. */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  #bil-article-library {
    width: calc(100% + 12px);
    max-width: none;
    margin-inline: -6px;
  }
  #bil-article-library .bil_article { font-size: 14px; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_lede { padding-left: 18px; }
  #bil-article-library .bil_lede p { font-size: 15.5px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  #bil-article-library {
    width: calc(100% + 16px);
    margin-inline: -8px;
  }
  #bil-article-library .bil_lede { padding-left: 16px; }
}