:root {
  /* Authentic MoneySavingExpert (MSE) Color System */
  --mse-navy: #042357;
  --mse-navy-dark: #02173a;
  --mse-blue: #1B5FAC;
  --mse-blue-hover: #134682;
  --mse-polo-blue: #8DAFD6;
  --mse-sky-tint: #EBF3FA;
  --mse-sky-border: #C5D9ED;
  --mse-crimson: #D3222A;

  /* Editorial Callout & Action Accents */
  --mse-green: #007F3B;
  --mse-green-hover: #00662F;
  --mse-green-tint: #E8F5EE;
  --mse-amber: #E66A00;
  --mse-amber-bright: #F58220;
  --mse-amber-tint: #FFF8EB;
  --mse-amber-border: #F5C77E;
  --mse-red: #C92A2A;
  --mse-red-tint: #FFF2F2;
  --mse-red-border: #F2B8B8;

  /* Journalistic Neutrals */
  --mse-bg: #F2F4F7;
  --mse-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --mse-surface-alt: #F8FAFC;
  --mse-text: #222222;
  --mse-text-secondary: #4A5568;
  --mse-text-muted: #64748B;
  --mse-border: #D8E0E8;
  --mse-border-strong: #B8C4D0;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', Consolas, monospace;

  /* Shadows & Radius */
  --radius-xs: 3px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 6px;
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 3px rgba(4, 35, 87, 0.08);
  --shadow-elevated: 0 6px 20px rgba(4, 35, 87, 0.12);
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--mse-text);
  background-color: var(--mse-bg);
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--mse-blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--mse-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. TOP EDITORIAL DISCLOSURE & UTILITY BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-utility-bar {
  background-color: var(--mse-navy-dark);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mse-container {
  max-width: 1220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.mse-utility-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 36px;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 4px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.mse-utility-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-badge-independent {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.18);
  color: #FFD19A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 130, 32, 0.45);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mse-utility-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mse-utility-link {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

.mse-utility-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.lang-switcher {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lang-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.lang-btn.active {
  background: var(--mse-amber-bright);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. MAIN MSE BRAND HEADER (#042357) WITH AUTHENTIC SVG LOGO & CAMEO
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-header {
  background-color: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
}

.mse-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mse-brand-lockup {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mse-brand-lockup:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Authentic MSE Header Cameo Portrait Circle */
.mse-cameo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--mse-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.mse-cameo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}

.mse-cameo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(211, 34, 42, 0.92);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 1px 0;
}

.mse-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mse-logo-svg-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-official-svg {
  height: 24px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.mse-live-edition-pill {
  background: var(--mse-crimson);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mse-brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-style: italic;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mse-header-search-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 500px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.mse-search-box {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 310px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.mse-search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--mse-amber-bright);
}

.mse-search-input {
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  width: 100%;
  color: var(--mse-text);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  outline: none;
}

.mse-search-btn {
  background: var(--mse-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 0 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.mse-search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--mse-blue-hover);
}

.mse-header-cta {
  background: var(--mse-green);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.mse-header-cta:hover {
  background: var(--mse-green-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Mobile Menu Trigger Button (Hidden on Desktop) */
.mse-mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #4ADE80;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
  animation: pulseDot 1.6s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. PRIMARY CATEGORY NAVIGATION BAR (#1B5FAC) & MOBILE DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-nav-bar {
  background-color: var(--mse-blue);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mse-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.mse-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mse-nav-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.mse-nav-item a {
  display: block;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.mse-nav-item a:hover {
  background-color: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mse-nav-item.active a {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  padding-top: 7px;
}

/* Mobile Slide-Out Navigation Drawer */
.mse-mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(2, 23, 58, 0.65);
  z-index: 900;
  display: none;
}

.mse-mobile-drawer-backdrop.open {
  display: block;
}

.mse-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(320px, 86vw);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 950;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.mse-mobile-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mse-drawer-header {
  background: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
}

.mse-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.mse-drawer-body {
  padding: 16px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mse-drawer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mse-drawer-links li + li {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
}

.mse-drawer-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
}

.mse-drawer-links a:active {
  background: var(--mse-sky-tint);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. BREAKING RATE ALERT TICKER & BREADCRUMB BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-breaking-banner {
  background-color: var(--mse-amber-tint);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mse-amber-border);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.mse-breaking-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-breaking-tag {
  background-color: var(--mse-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-right: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.mse-breadcrumbs {
  padding: 12px 0 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--mse-text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mse-breadcrumbs ol {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mse-breadcrumbs li + li::before {
  content: "›";
  margin-right: 6px;
  color: var(--mse-text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. TWO-COLUMN JOURNALISTIC GUIDE LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 365px;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

.mse-article-sheet {
  background: var(--mse-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. ARTICLE HERO, EDITORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS & BYLINE
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-topic-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--mse-sky-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-sky-border);
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mse-h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mse-lead {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--mse-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Editorial Feature Figure / Infographic Frame */
.mse-editorial-figure {
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.mse-figure-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--mse-navy-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mse-figure-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.mse-figure-overlay-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-figure-badge {
  background: rgba(4, 35, 87, 0.9);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.mse-figure-badge.amber {
  background: rgba(230, 106, 0, 0.95);
}

.mse-figure-caption {
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--mse-text-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-byline-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.mse-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mse-author-photo {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border: 2px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mse-webinar-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mse-pill-green {
  background: var(--mse-green-tint);
  color: var(--mse-green);
  border: 1px solid #A7DEC0;
}

.mse-pill-blue {
  background: var(--mse-sky-tint);
  color: var(--mse-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-sky-border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. ICONIC MSE CALLOUT BOXES ("Martin's Verdict", "Need to Know")
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-verdict-box {
  background: var(--mse-amber-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-amber-border);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.mse-verdict-portrait {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border: 3px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.mse-verdict-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-verdict-badge {
  background: var(--mse-amber-bright);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.mse-verdict-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
}

.mse-verdict-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #2D3748;
  line-height: 1.62;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* "In This Briefing" Jump Box */
.mse-jump-box {
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--mse-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.mse-jump-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-jump-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 8px 18px;
  list-style: none;
}

.mse-jump-grid li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mse-jump-grid li::before {
  content: "▸";
  color: var(--mse-amber-bright);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Section Headers (MSE Blue Bar Style) */
.mse-section {
  margin-top: 34px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  scroll-margin-top: 24px;
}

.mse-section-banner {
  background: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-left: 6px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-section-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.22rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mse-section-step {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: var(--mse-polo-blue);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. INTERACTIVE TOOL #1: NS&I REAL ODDS & OPPORTUNITY COST CALCULATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-calc-card {
  background: var(--mse-sky-tint);
  border: 2px solid var(--mse-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
}

.mse-calc-header {
  background: var(--mse-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mse-calc-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mse-calc-body {
  padding: 20px;
}

.mse-calc-controls {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-sky-border);
}

.mse-field-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.mse-amount-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mse-currency-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 145px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mse-currency-prefix {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
}

.mse-number-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 10px 9px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  color: var(--mse-navy);
}

.mse-range-slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  accent-color: var(--mse-blue);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mse-preset-btns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.mse-preset-btn {
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 7px 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
}

.mse-preset-btn:hover,
.mse-preset-btn.active {
  background: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--mse-navy);
}

.mse-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mse-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.mse-calc-results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mse-result-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-sky-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mse-result-box.highlight-loss {
  background: var(--mse-red-tint);
  border-color: var(--mse-red-border);
}

.mse-result-box.highlight-gain {
  background: var(--mse-green-tint);
  border-color: #9AD9B5;
}

.mse-result-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mse-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.mse-result-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mse-result-box.highlight-loss .mse-result-value {
  color: var(--mse-red);
}

.mse-result-box.highlight-gain .mse-result-value {
  color: var(--mse-green);
}

.mse-result-sub {
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: var(--mse-text-secondary);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.mse-calc-insight {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--mse-navy);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. THE 4 CURRENT NS&I PROBLEMS ("NEED TO KNOW" CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-problem-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.mse-problem-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--mse-red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.mse-problem-card.amber-border {
  border-left-color: var(--mse-amber-bright);
}

.mse-problem-card.blue-border {
  border-left-color: var(--mse-blue);
}

.mse-problem-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-problem-title {
  font-size: 1.01rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
}

.mse-severity-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.severity-high {
  background: var(--mse-red-tint);
  color: var(--mse-red);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-red-border);
}

.severity-med {
  background: var(--mse-amber-tint);
  color: var(--mse-amber);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-amber-border);
}

.mse-problem-card p {
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  color: var(--mse-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mse-key-takeaway {
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  border: 1px dashed var(--mse-border-strong);
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. MSE "BEST BUYS" OPTIMISATION & LIQUIDITY COMPARISON TABLE
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mse-filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.mse-tab-btn {
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mse-tab-btn.active,
.mse-tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--mse-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--mse-blue);
}

.mse-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mse-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.mse-table thead {
  background: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mse-table th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 11px 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.mse-table td {
  padding: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  vertical-align: top;
}

.mse-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
}

.mse-table tbody tr.row-highlight {
  background: #F2FAF5;
}

.mse-rate-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  display: block;
}

.mse-rate-num.green {
  color: var(--mse-green);
}

.mse-rate-num.red {
  color: var(--mse-red);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. INTERACTIVE CALENDAR WITHDRAWAL TIMING SIMULATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-timing-tool {
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  margin: 22px 0;
}

.mse-timing-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 12px 0;
}

.mse-timing-output {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.mse-timing-card {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.mse-timing-card.bad {
  background: var(--mse-red-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-red-border);
}

.mse-timing-card.good {
  background: var(--mse-green-tint);
  border: 1px solid #9AD9B5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. WEBINAR AGENDA ACCORDIONS & STUDIO SPEAKER CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 16px 0;
}

.mse-accordion {
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mse-accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.mse-accordion-trigger:hover {
  background: var(--mse-sky-tint);
}

.mse-accordion-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-time-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mse-accordion-title {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
}

.mse-accordion-icon {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-blue);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mse-accordion.open .mse-accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mse-accordion-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 14px 16px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--mse-text-secondary);
}

.mse-accordion.open .mse-accordion-content {
  display: block;
}

.mse-bullet-list {
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.mse-bullet-list li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Speakers Grid with Studio Portraits */
.mse-speakers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 16px 0;
}

.mse-speaker-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mse-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mse-speaker-img-wrap {
  height: 175px;
  background: var(--mse-navy);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.mse-speaker-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mse-speaker-card:hover .mse-speaker-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.mse-speaker-body {
  padding: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

.mse-speaker-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
}

.mse-speaker-role {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--mse-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. MSE COMMUNITY POLL WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-poll-box {
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--mse-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.mse-poll-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 14px 0;
}

.mse-poll-option {
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 11px 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.mse-poll-option:hover {
  border-color: var(--mse-blue);
}

.mse-poll-option.selected {
  border-color: var(--mse-navy);
  border-width: 2px;
}

.mse-poll-bar {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: var(--mse-sky-tint);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.mse-poll-option-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mse-poll-pct {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. RIGHT SIDEBAR: STICKY WEBINAR SEAT REGISTRATION WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.mse-reg-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--mse-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mse-reg-header {
  background: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
}

.mse-reg-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-live-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.18);
  color: #86EFAC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.45);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mse-reg-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mse-countdown-strip {
  background: var(--mse-sky-tint);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mse-sky-border);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-countdown-boxes {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
}

.mse-cd-unit {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-sky-border);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.mse-reg-body {
  padding: 18px;
}

.mse-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 13px;
}

.mse-form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.mse-input,
.mse-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  color: var(--mse-text);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.mse-input:focus,
.mse-textarea:focus,
.mse-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--mse-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 95, 172, 0.15);
}

.mse-session-radio-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.mse-session-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  font-size: 0.81rem;
}

.mse-session-option:has(input:checked) {
  background: var(--mse-sky-tint);
  border-color: var(--mse-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mse-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--mse-green);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 127, 59, 0.25);
}

.mse-submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--mse-green-hover);
}

.mse-submit-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.mse-reg-guarantees {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mse-text-secondary);
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}

.mse-reg-guarantees li::before {
  content: "✓ ";
  color: var(--mse-green);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Sidebar Secondary Box */
.mse-side-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--mse-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.mse-side-box h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mse-outline-btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--mse-blue);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--mse-blue);
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mse-outline-btn:hover {
  background: var(--mse-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. FOOTER & JOURNALISTIC DISCLAIMERS
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-footer {
  background: var(--mse-navy-dark);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  padding: 40px 0 36px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.mse-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.mse-footer h5 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.mse-footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.mse-footer a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mse-footer a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.mse-disclaimer-box {
  margin-top: 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. MODAL FOR CHEAT SHEET & REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(2, 23, 58, 0.72);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.mse-modal-backdrop.open {
  display: flex;
}

.mse-modal {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  max-width: 640px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mse-modal-header {
  background: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mse-modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mse-modal-body {
  padding: 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. STICKY MOBILE BOTTOM ACTION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mse-mobile-sticky-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  padding: 10px 14px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  z-index: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mse-mobile-sticky-cta.hidden-by-scroll {
  transform: translateY(110%);
}

.mse-mobile-sticky-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mse-mobile-sticky-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mse-mobile-sticky-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #FFD19A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.mse-mobile-sticky-btn {
  background: var(--mse-green);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE & TABLET ADAPTATION
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .mse-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mse-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
  .mse-calc-controls {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mse-calc-results-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mse-speakers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .mse-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 68px; /* Space for sticky mobile CTA bar */
  }

  /* Utility bar compact on mobile */
  .mse-utility-left span:not(.mse-badge-independent),
  .mse-utility-right .mse-utility-link {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Header compact with hamburger button */
  .mse-header-search-wrap {
    display: none;
  }

  .mse-mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .mse-cameo-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .mse-official-svg {
    height: 19px;
  }

  .mse-brand-tagline {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Article container spacing */
  .mse-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .mse-article-sheet {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }

  /* Verdict box stacks cleanly on mobile */
  .mse-verdict-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 15px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .mse-verdict-portrait {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
  }

  .mse-jump-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mse-preset-btns {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  /* Convert 5-column Comparison Table into Mobile Best-Buy Cards! */
  .mse-table-wrap {
    border: none;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .mse-table,
  .mse-table tbody,
  .mse-table tr,
  .mse-table td {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mse-table thead {
    display: none;
  }

  .mse-table tbody tr {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--mse-border-strong);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--mse-navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mse-table tbody tr.row-highlight {
    border-top-color: var(--mse-green);
    background: #F7FCF9;
  }

  .mse-table td {
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
  }

  .mse-table td:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    background: var(--mse-surface-alt);
  }

  .mse-table td::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--mse-blue);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .mse-timing-output {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mse-speakers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mse-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .mse-mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  }
}

/* Additional layout styling for adapted NS&I registration fields */
.mse-form-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 13px;
}
.mse-form-col {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mse-form-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RIGID MOBILE VIEWPORT INTEGRITY & ANTI-OVERFLOW RULES
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html, body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

img, svg, picture, video, canvas {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.mse-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mse-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: 28px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mse-article-sheet {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.mse-sidebar {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Modal Popup for Seat Reservation */
.mse-booking-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(2, 23, 58, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px;
  z-index: 1200;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease;
}

.mse-booking-modal-backdrop.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.mse-booking-modal {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--mse-amber-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  max-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  animation: bookingModalSlide 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes bookingModalSlide {
  from {
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.97);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.mse-booking-modal-header {
  background: var(--mse-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mse-booking-modal-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mse-booking-modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 6px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.mse-booking-modal-close:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.mse-booking-modal-title-wrap {
  padding: 14px 18px 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mse-border);
}

.mse-booking-modal-title-wrap h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mse-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

.mse-booking-modal-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--mse-text-secondary);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.mse-booking-modal-body {
  padding: 16px 18px 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  flex: 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Specific Overflow-X Neutralization */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .mse-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .mse-sidebar {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mse-container {
    padding: 0 10px !important;
  }
  .mse-utility-bar {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .mse-utility-inner {
    padding: 0 8px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .mse-utility-left {
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .mse-header-inner {
    padding: 0 8px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .mse-brand-lockup {
    gap: 8px;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: calc(100% - 55px);
  }
  .mse-cameo-wrap {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mse-brand-text {
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .mse-logo-svg-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .mse-official-svg {
    height: 16px !important;
    max-width: 135px;
    width: auto;
    flex-shrink: 1;
  }
  .mse-live-edition-pill {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .mse-article-sheet {
    padding: 16px 10px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  }
  .mse-calc-box {
    padding: 14px 10px !important;
  }
  .mse-amount-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .mse-currency-input-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mse-problem-item {
    padding: 14px 10px !important;
  }
  .mse-problem-header {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .mse-problem-title {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }
  .mse-timing-tool {
    padding: 14px 10px !important;
  }
  .mse-timing-controls {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .mse-timing-controls select {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mse-poll-box {
    padding: 14px 10px !important;
  }
  .mse-poll-option-inner {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .mse-speakers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .mse-speaker-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .mse-booking-modal {
    max-height: 96vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  }
  .mse-booking-modal-body {
    padding: 12px 14px 16px;
  }
  .mse-booking-modal-title-wrap h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mse-official-svg {
    max-width: 110px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
  }
  .mse-live-edition-pill {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mse-preset-btns {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .mse-countdown-boxes {
    gap: 3px !important;
  }
  .mse-cd-unit {
    padding: 2px 4px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .mse-booking-modal-header {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
  .mse-booking-modal-title-wrap {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
}