/*
Theme Name: Apex Saltwater
Theme URI: https://apexsaltwater.com
Author: Apex Saltwater Engineering
Description: Tournament-grade Saltwater Fishing Gear, Rods, Reels, and Marine Apparel.
Version: 6.8.0
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: apex-saltwater
*/

/* ============================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & SYSTEM BASE
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --nb-bg: #070c14;
  --nb-surface: #0d1522;
  --nb-surface-card: rgba(13, 21, 34, 0.75);
  --nb-surface-elevated: #141f30;
  --nb-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --nb-border-hover: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  --nb-cyan: #38bdf8;
  --nb-cyan-vivid: #0284c7;
  --nb-steel: #94a3b8;
  --nb-steel-light: #cbd5e1;
  --nb-text: #f8fafc;
  --nb-text-muted: #8494ab;
  --nb-white: #ffffff;
  --nb-black: #020617;
  --nb-sans: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --nb-display: "Impact", "Arial Black", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --nb-header-h: 76px;
  --nb-gutter: 40px;
  --nb-ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --nb-safe-b: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);
  --nb-header-logo-h: 38px;
  --nb-footer-logo-h: 42px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --nb-header-h: 64px;
    --nb-gutter: 16px;
  }
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; background: var(--nb-bg); color: var(--nb-text); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--nb-sans);
  background-color: var(--nb-bg);
  color: var(--nb-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s var(--nb-ease), border-color 0.25s var(--nb-ease), transform 0.25s var(--nb-ease); }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; line-height: 1.15; margin: 0; color: #fff; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.nb-container { max-width: 1680px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: var(--nb-gutter); padding-right: var(--nb-gutter); }
.nb-container--narrow { max-width: 960px; }

.nb-skip { position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; background: var(--nb-cyan); color: #000; padding: 10px 16px; z-index: 999999; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; }
.nb-skip:focus { left: 10px; top: 10px; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE CLEARANCE: HOME PAGE VS INNER PAGES
   ============================================================ */
.nb-main { display: block; }

/* 1. HOME PAGE: 100% FULL-BLEED HERO IMMERSION (UNTOUCHED) */
body.nb-has-hero .nb-main {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

/* 2. ALL OTHER PAGES: SAFE-AREA MARGIN CLEARING THE FIXED HEADER */
body.nb-no-hero .nb-main {
  padding-top: 150px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body.nb-no-hero .nb-main {
    padding-top: 115px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   2. MARQUEE TICKER (HIDDEN AT TOP, EXPANDS ON SCROLL)
   ============================================================ */
.nb-topbar {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 14, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 9500;
  padding: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--nb-ease), opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

/* Reveals exclusively when scrolled */
.nb-header.is-scrolled .nb-topbar,
body.nb-no-hero .nb-topbar {
  max-height: 36px;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nb-topbar__marquee {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nb-topbar__track {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: max-content;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: nbMarqueeTrack 26s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.nb-topbar:hover .nb-topbar__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.nb-topbar__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 36px;
}
.nb-topbar__item a { color: inherit; }
.nb-topbar__item a:hover { color: #fff; text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--nb-cyan); }
.nb-topbar__item .nb-sep {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  margin-left: 24px;
  font-size: 9px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

@keyframes nbMarqueeTrack {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   3. STICKY HEADER (TRANSPARENT AT TOP, COLORED ON SCROLL)
   ============================================================ */
.nb-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 9000;
  background: rgba(7, 12, 20, 0.94);
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--nb-ease), background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* 100% Transparent while at Top of Hero */
body.nb-has-hero .nb-header:not(.is-scrolled) {
  background: transparent !important;
  border-bottom-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

/* Scrolled state: rich dark colored glass background */
.nb-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 12, 20, 0.94) !important;
  border-bottom-color: var(--nb-border) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
}

.nb-header.is-hidden {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.nb-header__inner {
  max-width: 1720px;
  height: var(--nb-header-h);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--nb-gutter);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.nb-header__left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; min-width: 0; }

/* Strictly Enforce: Desktop Nav Visible, Mobile Toggle Hidden on PC */
.nb-header__drawer-toggle {
  display: none !important;
}
.nb-header__nav {
  display: flex !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nb-header__drawer-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
  .nb-header__nav {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.nb-header__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nb-header__btn:hover { color: var(--nb-cyan); }
.nb-header__btn .dashicons { font-size: 20px; width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.nb-burger-icon {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 18px;
  height: 10px;
}
.nb-burger-icon span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}

.nb-nav-list-inline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nb-nav-list-inline li a {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  padding: 6px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.nb-nav-list-inline li a:hover, .nb-nav-list-inline li.current-menu-item a { color: #fff; }
.nb-nav-list-inline li a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--nb-ease);
}
.nb-nav-list-inline li a:hover::after, .nb-nav-list-inline li.current-menu-item a::after { width: 100%; }

.nb-header__center { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.nb-header__logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.nb-header__logo-img {
  max-height: var(--nb-header-logo-h, 38px);
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.nb-header__wordmark {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nb-header__right { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 20px; }
.nb-cart-count {
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  right: -8px;
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  min-width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 4px;
}
.nb-cart-count.is-empty { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nb-header__label { display: none; }
  .nb-header__wordmark { font-size: 16px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   4. LUXURY MINI-CART DRAWER & FULLSCREEN SEARCH MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.nb-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}
.nb-overlay.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nb-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  height: 100dvh;
  width: 460px;
  max-width: 95vw;
  background: #09101c;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 10001;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--nb-ease);
  box-shadow: -15px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
}
.nb-drawer--right { right: 0; transform: translateX(100%); }
.nb-drawer--left { left: 0; transform: translateX(-100%); width: 420px; border-left: 0; border-right: 1px solid var(--nb-border); }
.nb-drawer.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }

/* Drawer Header */
.nb-drawer__head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: #0c1626;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
}
.nb-drawer__title-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.nb-drawer__title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
}
.nb-drawer__tag {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nb-drawer__close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.nb-drawer__close:hover {
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #000;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.nb-drawer__close .dashicons { font-size: 18px; width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.nb-drawer__body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 24px 28px;
}

/* Shipping Notice inside Drawer */
.nb-cart-shipping-notice {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.nb-cart-shipping-notice .dashicons { font-size: 16px; width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* Mini-Cart Items List */
.nb-mini-cart__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nb-mini-cart__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  position: relative;
}
.nb-mini-cart__thumb {
  flex: 0 0 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: #040810;
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nb-mini-cart__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 6px;
}
.nb-mini-cart__info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding-right: 20px; }
.nb-mini-cart__title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.nb-mini-cart__title a { color: #fff; }
.nb-mini-cart__title a:hover { color: var(--nb-cyan); }
.nb-mini-cart__price {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.nb-mini-cart__remove {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nb-mini-cart__remove:hover { color: #f43f5e; }

.nb-qty {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  background: #05080e;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nb-qty__btn {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.nb-qty__btn:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.nb-qty__val {
  min-width: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.nb-mini-cart__footer {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.nb-mini-cart__subtotal {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.nb-subtotal-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
}
.nb-subtotal-amount {
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
}
.nb-mini-cart__note {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  margin: 0;
}
.nb-btn-pill--block {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Empty State Styling */
.nb-mini-cart__empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 70px 10px 50px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.nb-empty-cart-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nb-empty-cart-icon .dashicons { font-size: 34px; width: 34px; height: 34px; }
.nb-empty-cart-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}
.nb-empty-cart-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

/* Luxury Fullscreen Search Modal */
.nb-search-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10002;
  background: rgba(4, 8, 15, 0.96);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}
.nb-search-modal.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.nb-search-modal__inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 780px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
.nb-search-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.nb-search-modal__close:hover {
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #000;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.nb-search-modal__close .dashicons { font-size: 20px; width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.nb-search-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.nb-search-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
}
.nb-search-form__field {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  outline: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: inherit;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.nb-search-form__field::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); }
.nb-search-form__submit { background: none; border: 0; color: var(--nb-cyan); padding: 0; }
.nb-search-form__submit .dashicons { font-size: 32px; width: 32px; height: 32px; }

.nb-search-suggestions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
}
.nb-search-suggestions a {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.nb-search-suggestions a:hover {
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #000;
}

/* ============================================================
   5. APEX SALTWATER HERO (Direct Underlay)
   ============================================================ */
.nb-apex-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nb-header-h) + 60px);
  background-color: #040810;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nb-apex-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; }
.nb-apex-hero__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; }
.nb-apex-hero__media--mobile { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nb-apex-hero__media--desktop { display: none; }
  .nb-apex-hero__media--mobile { display: block; }
}

.nb-apex-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 12, 20, 0.45) 0%, rgba(7, 12, 20, 0.1) 40%, rgba(7, 12, 20, 0.85) 85%, #070c14 100%);
}

.nb-apex-hero__container { position: relative; z-index: 5; width: 100%; }

.nb-apex-hero__main-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.nb-brush-title {
  font-family: var(--nb-display);
  font-size: clamp(64px, 10vw, 140px);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-style: italic;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 0.88;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.nb-apex-hero__tagline {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.nb-apex-hero__desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.nb-btn-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #03070e;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 15px 34px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--nb-ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}
.nb-btn-pill:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.nb-btn-pill .dashicons { font-size: 16px; width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* Spotlight Floating Card */
.nb-hero-spotlight {
  background: rgba(13, 21, 34, 0.75);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 440px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.nb-hero-spotlight__badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.nb-hero-spotlight__title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.nb-hero-spotlight__desc { font-size: 12px; color: var(--nb-steel); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nb-hero-spotlight__link { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--nb-cyan); letter-spacing: 0.14em; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nb-hero-spotlight__thumb { width: 90px; height: 90px; object-fit: contain; flex: none; filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)); }

/* Dynamic Category Frosted Glass Tiles */
.nb-cat-tiles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.nb-cat-tile {
  background: rgba(13, 21, 34, 0.75);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 94px;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--nb-ease);
}
.nb-cat-tile__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.32;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--nb-ease), opacity 0.3s;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nb-cat-tile:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.nb-cat-tile:hover .nb-cat-tile__bg { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0.5; }
.nb-cat-tile__title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #fff;
}
.nb-cat-tile__arrow {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.nb-cat-tile:hover .nb-cat-tile__arrow {
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #000;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .nb-apex-hero__main-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nb-cat-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .nb-apex-hero { padding-bottom: 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   6. ANGLER TRUST PERKS (4 Pillars)
   ============================================================ */
.nb-trust-strip {
  background: #050910;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  padding: 34px 0;
}
.nb-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.nb-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  padding-right: 20px;
}
.nb-trust-item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.nb-trust-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: none;
}
.nb-trust-icon .dashicons { font-size: 22px; width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.nb-trust-text h4 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  color: #fff;
}
.nb-trust-text p {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nb-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .nb-trust-item { border-right: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nb-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   7. SHOWCASE & PRODUCTS GRID
   ============================================================ */
.nb-showcase { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--nb-bg); }
.nb-section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.nb-kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nb-kicker--center { text-align: center; }
.nb-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.nb-products-grid ul.products {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
}
.nb-products-grid ul.products::before, .nb-products-grid ul.products::after { display: none; }
.nb-products-grid ul.products li.product {
  background: var(--nb-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--nb-ease);
}
.nb-products-grid ul.products li.product:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nb-card__media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: #05080e;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.nb-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--nb-ease);
}
li.product:hover .nb-card__img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.nb-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 14, 0.85);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}
.nb-card__wish {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 14, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
}
.nb-card__wish:hover, .nb-wish.is-active { color: #f43f5e; border-color: #f43f5e; }

li.product .woocommerce-loop-product__title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
li.product .price {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-top: auto;
}
li.product .price del { color: var(--nb-steel); font-weight: 400; font-size: 13px; }
li.product .price ins { text-decoration: none; }

.nb-showcase__action { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }
.nb-btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.nb-btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.04);
}

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .nb-products-grid ul.products { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nb-products-grid ul.products { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
  li.product .woocommerce-loop-product__title { font-size: 12.5px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   8. SALT JOURNAL & CALL TO ACTION
   ============================================================ */
.nb-journal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}
.nb-journal-card {
  background: var(--nb-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--nb-ease);
}
.nb-journal-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.nb-journal-card__thumb { display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; }
.nb-journal-card__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--nb-ease); }
.nb-journal-card:hover .nb-journal-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.nb-journal-card__body { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.nb-journal-card__date { font-size: 11px; color: var(--nb-steel); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nb-journal-card__title { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.35; }
.nb-journal-card__title a { color: #fff; }
.nb-journal-card__title a:hover { color: var(--nb-cyan); }
.nb-journal-card__excerpt { font-size: 13px; color: var(--nb-steel-light); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6; }
.nb-journal-card__link {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.nb-journal-card__link .dashicons { font-size: 14px; width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.nb-apex-cta {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #101c2e 0%, #070c14 75%);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  padding: 100px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.nb-apex-cta__inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.nb-apex-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); margin-bottom: 16px; color: #fff; }
.nb-apex-cta p { color: var(--nb-steel-light); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   9. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.nb-footer {
  background: #03070d;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
}
.nb-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.nb-footer__logo img { max-height: var(--nb-footer-logo-h, 42px); width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.nb-footer__wordmark { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.nb-footer__tagline { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--nb-steel); max-width: 400px; }

.nb-footer h5 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.nb-footer__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nb-footer__list li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nb-footer__list a { color: var(--nb-steel); font-size: 13px; }
.nb-footer__list a:hover { color: var(--nb-cyan); }
.nb-footer__address { font-size: 13px; color: var(--nb-steel); line-height: 1.6; }

.nb-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.nb-social__btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.nb-social__btn .dashicons, .nb-social__btn .nb-svg-tiktok { font-size: 17px; width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.nb-social__btn:hover { background: var(--nb-cyan); color: #000; border-color: var(--nb-cyan); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.nb-footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .nb-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nb-footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nb-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ============================================================
   10. LEGAL, EDITORIAL & CONTACT PAGES
   ============================================================ */
.nb-page {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nb-header-h) + 50px);
  padding-bottom: 90px;
  background: var(--nb-bg);
  min-height: 80vh;
}
.nb-page--studio {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nb-header-h) + 30px);
}

.nb-legal {
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
}
.nb-legal__body {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.95;
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  padding-top: 36px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.nb-legal__body p { margin-bottom: 1.6em; }
.nb-legal__body h2, .nb-legal__body h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-top: 2em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8em;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.nb-legal__body ul, .nb-legal__body ol { padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; }
.nb-legal__body li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nb-legal__body a { color: var(--nb-cyan); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; }

/* Contact Page Grid */
.nb-contact { padding: 60px 0 100px; }
.nb-contact__header { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 50px; }
.nb-contact__lead { font-size: 16px; color: var(--nb-steel-light); line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 14px; }
.nb-contact__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
.nb-contact-card {
  background: var(--nb-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nb-contact-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nb-contact-card__icon .dashicons { font-size: 24px; width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.nb-contact-card h3 { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #fff; }
.nb-contact-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--nb-steel); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
.nb-contact-card__muted { font-size: 12px; color: var(--nb-steel); }

.nb-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.nb-pill:hover { background: var(--nb-cyan); border-color: var(--nb-cyan); color: #000; }
.nb-contact__social-wrap { text-align: center; margin-top: 60px; padding-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--nb-border); }
.nb-contact__social-wrap h3 { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--nb-steel-light); }
.nb-social--center { justify-content: center; }

/* Story Page */
.nb-about__hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 35vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: #040810;
  padding: 40px var(--nb-gutter) 50px;
}
  position: relative;
  min-height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: #040810;
  padding: 120px 20px 80px;
}
.nb-about__hero-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(7, 12, 20, 0.75); }
.nb-about__hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 900px; }
.nb-about__title { font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px); }
.nb-story { padding: 90px 0; }
.nb-story__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.nb-story__text h2 { font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.nb-story__body { font-size: 15px; color: var(--nb-steel-light); line-height: 1.9; }
.nb-fader { border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--nb-border); }
.nb-fader__img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* Journal Archive */
.nb-journal-archive-wrap { padding: 60px 0 100px; }
.nb-journal-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--nb-steel-light); max-width: 680px; margin: 12px auto 0; text-align: center; }
.nb-pagination { text-align: center; margin-top: 50px; }
.nb-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  margin: 0 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.nb-pagination .page-numbers.current, .nb-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #000;
}
.nb-empty-posts { text-align: center; color: var(--nb-steel); padding: 60px 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nb-story__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}
/* ============================================================
   11. BLOG ARCHIVE [blog_archive] & SINGLE POST READER (MATCHING REFERENCE SYSTEM)
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Archive Hero Header */
.nb-journal-archive-wrap {
  padding-bottom: 110px;
}
.nb-journal-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.nb-journal-head__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.nb-journal-head__badge .dashicons {
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}
.nb-journal-head__title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.nb-journal-head__desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 2. Integrated Combined Search & Category Bar (Matching Image 1) */
.nb-journal-controls {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
.nb-journal-combo-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  background: var(--nb-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.nb-journal-combo-bar:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}
.nb-journal-combo-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #03070e;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
}
.nb-journal-combo-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.nb-journal-combo-btn .dashicons {
  font-size: 15px;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}
.nb-journal-combo-bar input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
}
.nb-journal-combo-bar input[type="search"]::placeholder {
  color: var(--nb-steel);
}
.nb-journal-combo-select {
  position: relative;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-left: 8px;
  padding-right: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nb-journal-combo-select select {
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.nb-journal-combo-select select option {
  background: #0d1522;
  color: #fff;
}
.nb-select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .nb-journal-combo-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 12px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .nb-journal-combo-select {
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 8px;
  }
  .nb-journal-combo-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* 3. Horizontal Category Pills */
.nb-journal-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nb-pill-filter {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--nb-ease);
}
.nb-pill-filter:hover {
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.nb-pill-filter.is-active {
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #03070e;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

/* 4. 3-Column Modern Magazine Card Grid */
.nb-journal-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}
.nb-mag-card {
  background: var(--nb-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--nb-ease);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.nb-mag-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}
.nb-mag-card__media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #040810;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nb-mag-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 14, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nb-mag-card__link-cover {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.nb-mag-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--nb-ease);
}
.nb-mag-card:hover .nb-mag-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.nb-mag-card__placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e192a 0%, #060b13 100%);
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.nb-mag-card__placeholder .dashicons {
  font-size: 32px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
}

.nb-mag-card__body {
  padding: 24px 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.nb-mag-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.nb-sep-dot {
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
}
.nb-mag-card__title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nb-mag-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
}
.nb-mag-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
}
.nb-mag-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.nb-mag-card__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.nb-mag-card__read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  transition: transform 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.nb-mag-card__read-more .dashicons {
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.nb-mag-card__read-more:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.nb-mag-card__read-more:hover .dashicons {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .nb-journal-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nb-journal-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* 5. Clean Single Article View (Matching Image 2) */
.nb-single-article {
  padding-bottom: 100px;
}
.nb-single-article__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.nb-single-article__top-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nb-tag-pill {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 10.5px;
}
.nb-single-article__title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin: 0;
}
.nb-single-article__hero-media {
  margin: 0 0 40px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
}
.nb-single-article__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.nb-single-article__content {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.95;
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.nb-single-article__content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.8em;
}
.nb-single-article__content h2,
.nb-single-article__content h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-top: 2.2em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8em;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.nb-single-article__content ul,
.nb-single-article__content ol {
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 1.8em;
}
.nb-single-article__content li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.nb-single-article__content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nb-cyan);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  margin: 2em 0;
  background: var(--nb-surface);
  font-style: italic;
  color: #fff;
}
.nb-single-article__foot {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
}

/* Empty State */
.nb-empty-posts {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: var(--nb-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 30px auto;
}
.nb-empty-posts__icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.nb-empty-posts__icon .dashicons {
  font-size: 28px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}
.nb-empty-posts h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.nb-empty-posts p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
/* ============================================================
   APEX SALTWATER — LUXURY MAGAZINE BLOG SYSTEM (MATCHING REFERENCE)
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Archive Wrapper & Header */
.nb-journal-archive-wrap {
  padding-bottom: 120px;
}
.nb-journal-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.nb-journal-head__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.nb-journal-head__badge .dashicons {
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}
.nb-journal-head__title {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nb-journal-head__desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 2. Integrated Combined Search & Category Bar (Matching Reference) */
.nb-journal-controls {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.nb-journal-combo-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  background: var(--nb-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.nb-journal-combo-bar:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}
.nb-journal-combo-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #03070e;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.nb-journal-combo-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #000000;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.nb-journal-combo-btn .dashicons {
  font-size: 15px;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}
.nb-journal-combo-bar input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
}
.nb-journal-combo-bar input[type="search"]::placeholder {
  color: var(--nb-steel);
}
.nb-journal-combo-select {
  position: relative;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-left: 12px;
  padding-right: 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nb-journal-combo-select select {
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.nb-journal-combo-select select option {
  background: #0d1522;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.nb-select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 8px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .nb-journal-combo-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 14px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .nb-journal-combo-select {
    border-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0 0;
  }
  .nb-journal-combo-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* 3. Horizontal Category Filter Pills (Matching Reference) */
.nb-journal-pills {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nb-pill-filter {
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--nb-ease);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-block;
}
.nb-pill-filter:hover {
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.nb-pill-filter.is-active {
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #03070e;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

/* 4. Modern 3-Column Magazine Card Grid */
.nb-journal-cards-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 32px;
  width: 100%;
}
.nb-mag-card {
  background: var(--nb-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--nb-ease);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.nb-mag-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.nb-mag-card__media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #040810;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nb-mag-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 14, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nb-mag-card__link-cover {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.nb-mag-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--nb-ease);
}
.nb-mag-card:hover .nb-mag-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.nb-mag-card__placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e192a 0%, #060b13 100%);
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.nb-mag-card__placeholder .dashicons {
  font-size: 34px;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
}

.nb-mag-card__body {
  padding: 24px 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.nb-mag-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.nb-sep-dot {
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
}
.nb-mag-card__title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nb-mag-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.nb-mag-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
}
.nb-mag-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--nb-steel-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.nb-mag-card__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.nb-mag-card__read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.nb-mag-card__read-more .dashicons {
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.nb-mag-card__read-more:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.nb-mag-card__read-more:hover .dashicons {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .nb-journal-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nb-journal-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* 5. Pagination & Empty State */
.nb-pagination {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.nb-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  margin: 0 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.nb-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.nb-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background: var(--nb-cyan);
  border-color: var(--nb-cyan);
  color: #03070e;
}
.nb-empty-posts {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: var(--nb-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nb-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 30px auto;
}
.nb-empty-posts__icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  color: var(--nb-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.nb-empty-posts__icon .dashicons {
  font-size: 28px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}
.nb-empty-posts h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.nb-empty-posts p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--nb-steel);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}