/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
       CSS VARIABLES — LIGHT & DARK
    ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
    :root {
      --navy:        #0b2240;
      --navy-mid:    #123460;
      --blue:        #1a5fa8;
      --blue-light:  #2d8dd9;
      --sky:         #e8f4ff;
      --sky-mid:     #d0e8fa;
      --gold:        #f5a623;
      --gold-light:  #fef3dc;
      --green:       #16a96b;
      --green-light: #d4f5e8;
      --red:         #e84040;
      --red-light:   #fde8e8;
      --orange:      #f59623;
      --orange-light:#fff3e0;
      --bg:          #e8eff8;
      --bg2:         #dde8f5;
      --white:       #f4f9ff;
      --card:        #f4f9ff;
      --text:        #0d1f35;
      --muted:       #5a7490;
      --border:      rgba(11,34,64,0.09);
      --border2:     rgba(11,34,64,0.14);
      --shadow-sm:   0 2px 12px rgba(11,34,64,0.07);
      --shadow-md:   0 6px 28px rgba(11,34,64,0.11);
      --shadow-lg:   0 16px 56px rgba(11,34,64,0.16);
      --input-bg:    #e8eff8;
      --sidebar-w:   270px;
      --f-display:   'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      --f-body:      'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] {
      --navy:        #e2eaf8;
      --navy-mid:    #c5d5ee;
      --blue:        #5ba8f5;
      --blue-light:  #7dbfff;
      --sky:         #1a2a3f;
      --sky-mid:     #1e3250;
      --gold:        #f5a623;
      --gold-light:  #2e2000;
      --green:       #2fd98a;
      --green-light: #0a2a1c;
      --red:         #ff6b6b;
      --red-light:   #2a0a0a;
      --orange:      #ffb347;
      --orange-light:#2a1500;
      --bg:          #0d1826;
      --bg2:         #111f33;
      --white:       #0d1826;
      --card:        #152035;
      --text:        #dce8f8;
      --muted:       #7a9bbb;
      --border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      --border2:     rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
      --shadow-sm:   0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
      --shadow-md:   0 6px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      --shadow-lg:   0 16px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
      --input-bg:    #0d1826;
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════
       RESET & BASE
    ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      font-family: var(--f-body);
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--text);
      min-height: 100vh;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    }
    body.loaded { opacity: 1; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
      transition: background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════
       PAGE LOADER
    ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
    #page-loader {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
      background: var(--navy-mid, #123460);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
    }
    #page-loader.hide { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
    .loader-inner { text-align: center; animation: loaderPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
    .loader-logo { width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%; border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 4px; margin: 0 auto 1rem; }
    .loader-logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
    .loader-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .loader-bar { width: 120px; height: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 2px; margin: 0.8rem auto 0; overflow: hidden; }
    .loader-bar-fill { height: 100%; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; animation: loadBar 1.1s ease forwards; }
    @keyframes loadBar { from{width:0} to{width:100%} }
    @keyframes loaderPulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.6} }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════
       LAYOUT: SIDEBAR + MAIN
    ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .app-layout { display: flex; min-height: 100vh; }

    /* ─── Sidebar ─── */
    .sidebar {
      width: var(--sidebar-w);
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b2240 0%, #123460 100%);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 100vh;
      z-index: 300; overflow-y: auto;
      transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), width 0.3s;
    }
    .sidebar-brand {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
      padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem 1.2rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .sidebar-brand img { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
    .sidebar-brand-name { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1rem; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2; }

    .sidebar-nav { flex: 1; padding: 1rem 0.75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
    .sidebar-nav a {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
      padding: 0.7rem 1rem; border-radius: 10px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .sidebar-nav a i { width: 18px; text-align: center; font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .sidebar-nav a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; }
    .sidebar-nav a.active { background: rgba(245,166,35,0.18); color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
    .sidebar-nav a.active i { color: var(--gold); }

    .sidebar-section-label {
      font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      padding: 1rem 1rem 0.4rem;
    }

    .sidebar-footer {
      padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .sidebar-footer a {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
      padding: 0.7rem 1rem; border-radius: 10px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .sidebar-footer a:hover { background: rgba(232,64,64,0.15); color: var(--red); }

    /* Mobile overlay */
    .sidebar-overlay {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 299;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    }

    /* ─── Main Content ─── */
    .main-content {
      flex: 1;
      margin-left: var(--sidebar-w);
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }

    /* ─── Top bar ─── */
    .topbar {
      position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 200;
      background: var(--card);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 0 2rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      height: 64px;
      transition: background 0.35s;
    }
    .topbar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
    .menu-toggle {
      display: none; background: none; border: 1.5px solid var(--border2);
      border-radius: 8px; width: 38px; height: 38px;
      color: var(--navy); font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer;
      align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .menu-toggle:hover { background: var(--sky); }
    .topbar-title { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--navy); }
    .topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
    .theme-toggle {
      width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--sky); border: 1.5px solid var(--border2);
      color: var(--blue); font-size: 0.95rem; cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }
    .theme-toggle:hover { transform: rotate(20deg) scale(1.1); }
    .topbar-user {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
    }
    .topbar-avatar {
      width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--navy-mid));
      color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* ─── Page Hero (mini) ─── */
    .page-hero {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2240 0%, #123460 60%, #0f4d8a 100%);
      padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .page-hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
                        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 40px 40px;
    }
    .hero-mesh { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
    .mesh-blob {
      position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(60px); opacity: 0.14;
      animation: blobFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .mesh-blob:nth-child(1) { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: #2d8dd9; top: -80px; right: -40px; }
    .mesh-blob:nth-child(2) { width: 200px; height: 200px; background: #f5a623; bottom: -60px; left: 20%; animation-delay: -4s; }
    @keyframes blobFloat { 0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)} 50%{transform:translate(15px,-20px)} }
    .page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      border-radius: 50px; padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .hero-badge i { color: var(--gold); }
    .page-hero h1 { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem); color: #fff; line-height: 1.15; }
    .page-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
    .page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.4rem; font-weight: 300; }
    .hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .hero-stat { text-align: center; }
    .hero-stat-num { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
    .hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

    /* ─── Content Area ─── */
    .content-area { padding: 2rem; flex: 1; }
    .content-inner { max-width: 900px; }

    /* ─── Toolbar ─── */
    .toolbar {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .toolbar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .btn-create {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 10px;
      background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
      border: none; font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
    }
    .btn-create:hover { background: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .filter-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
    .filter-wrap label { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
    .filter-select {
      padding: 0.55rem 1rem; border-radius: 8px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border2); background: var(--card);
      font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text);
      outline: none; cursor: pointer;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .filter-select:focus { border-color: var(--blue-light); }
    .search-wrap { position: relative; }
    .search-wrap i { position: absolute; left: 0.75rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .search-input {
      padding: 0.55rem 1rem 0.55rem 2.2rem; border-radius: 8px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border2); background: var(--card);
      font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text);
      width: 200px; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s, width 0.3s;
    }
    .search-input:focus { border-color: var(--blue-light); width: 260px; }

    /* ─── Post List ─── */
    .posts-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
    .post-skeleton { background: var(--card); border-radius: 16px; padding: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .skel-line { height: 14px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--border2); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite; }
    .skel-line.short { width: 40%; }
    .skel-line.medium { width: 70%; }
    @keyframes shimmer { 0%,100%{opacity:0.5} 50%{opacity:1} }

    .post-card {
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
      animation: slideIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1) both;
    }
    .post-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .post-card.flagged { border-left: 4px solid var(--orange); background: var(--orange-light); }
    @keyframes slideIn { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px)} to{opacity:1;transform:none} }

    .post-card-inner { padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem; }
    .post-top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
    .post-meta-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .post-category-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .cat-general      { background: var(--sky); color: var(--blue); }
    .cat-webdev       { background: #e8f5e9; color: #2e7d32; }
    .cat-aiml         { background: #f3e5f5; color: #7b1fa2; }
    .cat-interview    { background: var(--gold-light); color: #c47a00; }
    .cat-announcements{ background: var(--red-light); color: var(--red); }
    [data-theme="dark"] .cat-webdev  { background: #1a2e1a; color: #66bb6a; }
    [data-theme="dark"] .cat-aiml    { background: #2a1a2e; color: #ce93d8; }
    [data-theme="dark"] .cat-interview{ background: var(--gold-light); color: var(--gold); }

    .flagged-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 50px;
      background: var(--orange-light); color: var(--orange);
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
    }
    .post-actions-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
    .post-action-btn {
      width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px;
      background: none; border: 1px solid var(--border);
      color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.82rem; cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .post-action-btn:hover { background: var(--red-light); color: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); }
    .post-action-btn.unflag:hover { background: var(--green-light); color: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); }

    .post-title-text {
      font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.3;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .post-body {
      font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text);
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .post-body.expanded { -webkit-line-clamp: unset; line-clamp: unset; }
    .post-author-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
    .post-avatar {
      width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--navy-mid));
      color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .post-author-name { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); }
    .post-time { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); opacity: 0.7; }

    .post-footer-row {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
      padding-top: 0.9rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .post-stats { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
    .stat-btn {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
      background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
      font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--muted); padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 6px;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .stat-btn:hover, .stat-btn.liked { color: var(--blue); background: var(--sky); }
    .stat-btn.liked i { color: var(--blue); }
    .toggle-replies-btn {
      font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--blue); background: none; border: none;
      cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--f-body); font-weight: 600;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 6px; transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .toggle-replies-btn:hover { background: var(--sky); }
    .read-more-btn {
      font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--blue); background: none; border: none;
      cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--f-body); font-weight: 600;
      padding: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .read-more-btn:hover { opacity: 0.7; }

    /* ─── Replies ─── */
    .replies-panel {
      background: var(--bg2);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
      display: none;
    }
    .replies-panel.open { display: block; animation: panelIn 0.3s ease; }
    @keyframes panelIn { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px)} to{opacity:1;transform:none} }
    .reply-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
    .reply-item {
      background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .reply-text-wrap { flex: 1; }
    .reply-author { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
    .reply-text { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.5; }
    .reply-del-btn {
      background: none; border: none; color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 0.2rem; border-radius: 4px;
      transition: color 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .reply-del-btn:hover { color: var(--red); }
    .reply-form {
      display: flex; gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .reply-input {
      flex: 1; padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 8px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border2); background: var(--card);
      font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text);
      outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .reply-input:focus { border-color: var(--blue-light); }
    .reply-submit-btn {
      padding: 0.6rem 1rem; border-radius: 8px;
      background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border: none;
      font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .reply-submit-btn:hover { background: var(--navy); }

    /* ─── Empty state ─── */
    .empty-state { text-align: center; padding: 4rem 2rem; }
    .empty-state i { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--muted); opacity: 0.4; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .empty-state h3 { font-family: var(--f-display); color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .empty-state p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════
       MODAL
    ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
    .modal-overlay {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 500;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 1rem;
    }
    .modal-overlay.open { display: flex; animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease; }
    @keyframes fadeIn { from{opacity:0} to{opacity:1} }
    .modal-box {
      background: var(--card); border-radius: 20px;
      width: 100%; max-width: 560px; max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      animation: modalUp 0.35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1);
    }
    @keyframes modalUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px) scale(0.97)} to{opacity:1;transform:none} }
    .modal-header {
      padding: 1.6rem 2rem 1.2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .modal-header h2 { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--navy); }
    .modal-close {
      width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px;
      background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .modal-close:hover { background: var(--red-light); color: var(--red); }
    .modal-body { padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2rem; }

    .form-group { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
    .form-group label {
      display: block; font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy-mid); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }
    .form-group label .req { color: var(--red); margin-left: 2px; }
    .form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select {
      width: 100%; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border2); border-radius: 10px;
      font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.93rem;
      color: var(--text); background: var(--input-bg);
      outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }
    .form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus, .form-group select:focus {
      border-color: var(--blue-light);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(45,141,217,0.12);
    }
    .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
    .char-counter { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); text-align: right; margin-top: 0.2rem; }

    .modal-submit-btn {
      width: 100%; padding: 0.9rem;
      background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
      border: none; border-radius: 10px;
      font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      margin-top: 0.5rem; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }
    .modal-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .modal-submit-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }

    .moderation-note {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.5rem;
      background: var(--sky); border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .moderation-note i { color: var(--blue); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
    .moderation-note p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════
       TOAST
    ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
    #toast {
      position: fixed; bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
      background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 14px;
      font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); z-index: 9000;
      transform: translateY(20px); opacity: 0;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
      pointer-events: none; max-width: 320px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    }
    #toast.show { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
    #toast.success { background: var(--green); }
    #toast.error   { background: var(--red); }
    #toast.warning { background: var(--orange); color: #fff; }

    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE
    ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 860px) {
      .sidebar { transform: translateX(-100%); }
      .sidebar.open { transform: translateX(0); }
      .sidebar-overlay { display: block; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
      .sidebar-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
      .main-content { margin-left: 0; }
      .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
      .topbar { padding: 0 1.2rem; }
      .content-area { padding: 1.2rem; }
      .page-hero { padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem; }
      .toolbar { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
      .search-input { width: 100%; }
      .search-input:focus { width: 100%; }
      .hero-stats { gap: 1rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .modal-body { padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 1.5rem; }
      .modal-header { padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 0.9rem; }
    }
    /* -- Dark mode button & element overrides -- */
    [data-theme="dark"] .btn-next,
    [data-theme="dark"] .submit-btn { background: var(--gold); color: #0b2240; }
    [data-theme="dark"] .btn-next:hover:not(:disabled),
    [data-theme="dark"] .submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) { background: #e09318; color: #0b2240; }
    [data-theme="dark"] .privacy-note { background: var(--sky-mid); }
    [data-theme="dark"] .ftab.active { background: var(--gold); color: #0b2240; border-color: var(--gold); }
    [data-theme="dark"] .method-btn.active { background: var(--sky); color: var(--blue); }