/*
Theme Name: GermanyHelp
Theme URI: https://germanyhelp.com
Author: GermanyHelp
Author URI: https://germanyhelp.com
Description: A free, guide-first theme for GermanyHelp.com — bilingual-ready resource site for newcomers and international students moving to Germany. Includes a stage-based guide library, search/filter, newsletter signup and a lightweight membership section.
Version: 1.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: germanyhelp
*/


  :root{
    --black:#111113;
    --red:#D6001C;
    --red-dark:#A80016;
    --red-glow:rgba(214,0,28,0.28);
    --gold:#FFCC00;
    --gold-dark:#E0AE00;
    --gold-glow:rgba(224,174,0,0.30);
    --paper:#F7F6F2;
    --paper-2:#F0EEE6;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --ink:#151417;
    --ink-soft:#5B5A5E;
    --line:#E7E3D8;
    --font-display:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    --font-body:'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-mono:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--font-body); line-height:1.55; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}
  img,svg{display:block; max-width:100%;}
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  ul{list-style:none;}
  .wrap{max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px;}
  h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.01em; color:var(--ink);}
  ::selection{background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink);}
  :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--red); outline-offset:3px;}

  .flagbar{height:6px; display:flex;}
  .flagbar span{flex:1;}
  .flagbar span:nth-child(1){background:var(--black);}
  .flagbar span:nth-child(2){background:var(--red);}
  .flagbar span:nth-child(3){background:var(--gold);}

  .accent-bar{width:44px; height:5px; border-radius:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--black) 0 33%, var(--red) 33% 66%, var(--gold) 66% 100%); margin-bottom:16px;}

  /* ---------- Header ---------- */
  header{position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50; background:rgba(247,246,242,0.94); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(17,17,19,0.03);}
  .nav{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; padding:16px 0;}
  .logo{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:20px; white-space:nowrap;}
  .logo-mark{width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:9px; background:var(--black); display:flex; flex-direction:column; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:3px 3px 0 var(--gold), 6px 6px 0 var(--red);}
  .logo-mark span{flex:1;}
  .logo-mark span:nth-child(1){background:var(--black);}
  .logo-mark span:nth-child(2){background:var(--red);}
  .logo-mark span:nth-child(3){background:var(--gold);}
  .nav-links{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; flex:1;}
  .nav-link{font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-soft); transition:color .15s;}
  .nav-link:hover{color:var(--red);}
  .nav-membership{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFF3C4,var(--gold)); padding:7px 14px; border-radius:999px;
    box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(224,174,0,0.35);
  }
  .nav-membership svg{width:14px; height:14px;}
  .nav-membership:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .nav-search{
    flex:0 0 auto; width:250px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    background:var(--white); border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px; padding:9px 16px;
  }
  .nav-search svg{width:16px; height:16px; color:var(--ink-soft); flex-shrink:0;}
  .nav-search input{border:none; outline:none; background:transparent; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14px; width:100%;}
  .btn{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:12px 22px; border-radius:9px; font-weight:700; font-size:14.5px; cursor:pointer; border:none; transition:transform .12s, box-shadow .12s;}
  .btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark)); color:var(--white); box-shadow:0 8px 18px var(--red-glow), 0 4px 0 var(--red-dark);}
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 22px var(--red-glow), 0 4px 0 var(--red-dark);}
  .btn-primary:active{transform:translateY(2px); box-shadow:0 2px 6px var(--red-glow);}
  .btn-dark{background:var(--black); color:var(--white); box-shadow:0 4px 0 #000;}
  .btn-dark:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn-outline{border:1.5px solid var(--ink); color:var(--ink); background:transparent;}
  .btn-outline:hover{background:var(--ink); color:var(--white);}
  .btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFE28A, var(--gold-dark)); color:var(--black); box-shadow:0 8px 18px var(--gold-glow), 0 4px 0 #B88F00;}
  .btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
  @media (max-width:1040px){ .nav-links{display:none;} }

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    padding:80px 0 60px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    background:
      radial-gradient(720px 420px at 88% -10%, var(--gold-glow), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(640px 420px at -6% 30%, var(--red-glow), transparent 60%),
      var(--paper);
  }
  .hero-skyline{position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:120px; opacity:0.06; pointer-events:none;}
  .hero-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:2;}
  .hero-kicker{font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--red); font-weight:700; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .hero-kicker::before{content:""; width:22px; height:3px; background:var(--gold); border-radius:2px;}
  .hero h1{font-size:60px; line-height:1.03; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .hero h1 .hl{background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, var(--gold) 60%); padding:0 2px;}
  .hero p.lede{font-size:18px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:490px; margin-bottom:32px;}
  .hero-search{
    display:flex; gap:10px; background:var(--white); padding:8px; border-radius:14px;
    box-shadow:0 2px 0 var(--line), 0 20px 40px rgba(17,17,19,0.10); max-width:540px; margin-bottom:24px;
  }
  .hero-search input{flex:1; border:none; outline:none; padding:12px 14px; font-size:15px; font-family:var(--font-body); background:transparent;}
  .hero-chips{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:34px;}
  .chip{font-size:13px; font-weight:600; padding:7px 14px; border-radius:999px; border:1.5px solid var(--line); background:var(--white); color:var(--ink-soft); cursor:pointer; transition:.15s;}
  .chip:hover{border-color:var(--red); color:var(--red); box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(214,0,28,0.12);}
  .hero-stats{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:26px;}
  .hero-stat{background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:14px 20px; box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(17,17,19,0.06);}
  .hero-stat b{display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:24px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),var(--gold-dark)); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;}
  .hero-stat span{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600;}
  .trust-row{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600;}
  .trust-row .avatars{display:flex;}
  .trust-row .avatars span{width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--paper); margin-left:-8px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:11px; font-weight:700; color:var(--white);}
  .trust-row .avatars span:nth-child(1){background:var(--black); margin-left:0;}
  .trust-row .avatars span:nth-child(2){background:var(--red);}
  .trust-row .avatars span:nth-child(3){background:var(--gold-dark); color:var(--black);}
  .trust-row .avatars span:nth-child(4){background:#6B6A70;}

  .flag-stack{position:relative; width:100%; max-width:420px; margin:0 auto; aspect-ratio:1/1; perspective:1200px; z-index:2;}
  .flag-card{position:absolute; border-radius:16px; width:78%; height:56%;}
  .fc-1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFE28A,var(--gold)); top:22%; left:14%; transform:rotate(-8deg); box-shadow:0 24px 44px rgba(224,174,0,0.28);}
  .fc-2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),var(--red-dark)); top:12%; left:6%; transform:rotate(4deg); box-shadow:0 24px 44px rgba(214,0,28,0.28);}
  .fc-3{
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,#1B1B1E,var(--black)); top:0; left:11%; z-index:3; padding:26px; color:var(--white);
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
    border:1px solid #2A2A2D;
  }
  .fc-3 .fc-top{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; color:#B9B8BD;}
  .fc-3 h3{color:var(--white); font-size:22px; line-height:1.25;}
  .fc-3 .fc-tag{align-self:flex-start; background:var(--gold); color:var(--black); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; padding:5px 10px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:700;}
  @media (max-width:980px){ .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .hero h1{font-size:42px;} .flag-stack{max-width:320px;} }

  /* ---------- Section shell ---------- */
  section{padding:96px 0;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:52px;}
  .section-head .tag{font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--red); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:12px; display:block;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:37px; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .section-head p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:16px;}

  /* ---------- Journey ---------- */
  .journey{background:var(--white); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .route-stops{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:30px; perspective:1400px;}
  .stop{
    background:var(--paper); border-radius:16px; padding:30px; border:1px solid var(--line);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; transform-style:preserve-3d;
  }
  .stop.before:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) rotateX(3deg); box-shadow:0 26px 44px rgba(17,17,19,0.18);}
  .stop.after:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) rotateX(3deg); box-shadow:0 26px 44px var(--red-glow);}
  .stop.law:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) rotateX(3deg); box-shadow:0 26px 44px var(--gold-glow);}
  .stop-marker{width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:22px; color:var(--white);}
  .stop-marker svg{width:26px; height:26px;}
  .stop.before .stop-marker{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#2A2A2D,var(--black)); box-shadow:5px 5px 0 var(--line);}
  .stop.after .stop-marker{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--red),var(--red-dark)); box-shadow:5px 5px 0 #F3C9CC;}
  .stop.law .stop-marker{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#FFDE70,var(--gold-dark)); color:var(--black); box-shadow:5px 5px 0 #F6E8B0;}
  .stop-index{font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:8px; font-weight:600;}
  .stop h3{font-size:22px; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .stop p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .stop-links{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:18px;}
  .stop-links a{font-size:14px; font-weight:600; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;}
  .stop-links a:hover{color:var(--red);}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .route-stops{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ---------- Articles ---------- */
  .articles-section{
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--line) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 22px 22px;
    background-position: -8px -8px;
  }
  .filter-bar{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:36px;}
  .filter-chip{font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:999px; border:1.5px solid var(--line); background:var(--white); cursor:pointer; transition:.15s;}
  .filter-chip.active{background:var(--black); color:var(--white); border-color:var(--black);}
  .filter-chip:not(.active):hover{border-color:var(--red); color:var(--red);}
  .articles-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;}
  .article-card{
    background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:24px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; height:100%; transition:transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  }
  .article-card[data-cat="before"]:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 34px rgba(17,17,19,0.16); border-color:transparent;}
  .article-card[data-cat="after"]:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 34px var(--red-glow); border-color:transparent;}
  .article-card[data-cat="law"]:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 34px var(--gold-glow); border-color:transparent;}
  .card-top{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .pill{font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; padding:5px 11px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:700; color:var(--white);}
  .pill.before{background:var(--black);}
  .pill.after{background:var(--red);}
  .pill.law{background:var(--gold-dark); color:var(--black);}
  .article-card h3{font-size:18.5px; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.3;}
  .article-card p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .read-line{font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:auto;}
  .read-line::after{content:"→"; color:var(--red);}
  .load-more{display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-top:40px;}
  @media (max-width:940px){ .articles-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .articles-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ---------- Newsletter ---------- */
  .postcard-wrap{padding:0 0 96px;}
  .postcard{
    border-radius:20px; padding:54px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1B1B1E,var(--black));
    color:var(--white);
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto; gap:40px; align-items:center;
  }
  .postcard::before{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:8px; background:linear-gradient(var(--red),var(--red-dark));}
  .postcard::after{content:""; position:absolute; right:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:8px; background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),var(--gold-dark));}
  .postcard h2{color:var(--white); font-size:31px; margin-bottom:12px; max-width:420px;}
  .postcard p{color:#C9C8CC; font-size:15px; max-width:420px;}
  .sub-form{display:flex; gap:10px; min-width:360px;}
  .sub-form input{flex:1; padding:14px 16px; border:none; border-radius:8px; font-size:14.5px; font-family:var(--font-body);}
  .sub-note{font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; color:#9C9BA1; margin-top:10px;}
  @media (max-width:880px){ .postcard{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .sub-form{min-width:0; width:100%; flex-direction:column;} }

  /* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
  .testi-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px;}
  .testi{background:var(--white); border-radius:14px; padding:24px; border-top:4px solid var(--gold); box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(17,17,19,0.05);}
  .testi:nth-child(2){border-top-color:var(--red);}
  .testi:nth-child(3){border-top-color:var(--black);}
  .testi p{font-size:15px; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .testi-who{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
  .testi-avatar{width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size:13px;}
  .testi-who b{font-size:14px; display:block;}
  .testi-who span{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .testi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ---------- Membership ---------- */
  .membership{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFBF0,var(--paper));}
  .membership-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; align-items:stretch;}
  .m-card{background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:34px;}
  .m-card.highlight{
    border:1.5px solid var(--gold-dark); position:relative;
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px var(--gold-glow);
  }
  .m-card.highlight .m-badge{
    position:absolute; top:-13px; left:34px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FFE28A,var(--gold-dark));
    color:var(--black); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; font-weight:700; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:999px;
  }
  .m-card h3{font-size:22px; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .m-card .m-price{font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:15px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:20px;}
  .m-card .m-price b{font-size:28px; color:var(--ink);}
  .m-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; margin-bottom:26px;}
  .m-list li{display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); list-style:none;}
  .m-list li svg{width:18px; height:18px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px;}
  .m-list.free li svg{color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .m-list.plus li svg{color:var(--gold-dark);}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .membership-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ---------- Footer ---------- */
  footer{background:var(--black); color:#D6D5DA; padding:64px 0 30px;}
  .foot-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr repeat(3,1fr); gap:40px; margin-bottom:50px;}
  .foot-col h4{font-size:13px; font-family:var(--font-mono); color:#8B8A90; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .foot-col a{display:block; font-size:14.5px; padding:6px 0; color:#B9B8BD;}
  .foot-col a:hover{color:var(--gold);}
  .foot-brand .logo{color:var(--white);}
  .foot-brand p{color:#9C9BA1; font-size:14px; max-width:280px; margin:16px 0 0;}
  .foot-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; border-top:1px solid #2A2A2D; padding-top:22px; font-size:13px; color:#8B8A90; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }

  .hidden{display:none !important;}