/*
Theme Name: Astra Child
Template: Astra
Description: German Engineered Cigars Child Theme
Version: 2.0.0
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   TABLE OF CONTENTS
   ==========================================================================
   1. GOOGLE FONTS & CSS VARIABLES
   2. GLOBAL STYLES & BODY
   3. HOMEPAGE - Hero, Approach, Portfolio
   4. HOMEPAGE - Blend Sections & Cigar Display
   5. HOMEPAGE - Slider Cards & Instagram
   6. HOMEPAGE - About Section
   7. HOMEPAGE - News Ticker
   8. BLOG ARCHIVE - Header, Filters, Featured Post
   9. BLOG ARCHIVE - Post Grid & Cards
   10. BLOG SINGLE - Header, Featured Image, Content
   11. BLOG SINGLE - Share, Related Posts
   12. WHERE TO BUY PAGE
   13. BECOME A RETAILER PAGE
   14. HEADER & FOOTER MENU OVERRIDES
   15. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */


/* ==========================================================================
   1. GOOGLE FONTS & CSS VARIABLES
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('/wp-content/uploads/omgf/local-stylesheet-import-113/local-stylesheet-import-113.css?ver=1779642326');

:root {
    /* Brand Greys */
    --gec-grey-brand: #464748;
    --gec-grey-darker: #2a2b2c;
    --gec-grey-dark: #3a3b3c;
    --gec-grey-mid: #5a5b5c;
    --gec-grey-card: #525354;
    
    /* White Variants */
    --gec-white: #ffffff;
    --gec-white-90: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    --gec-white-70: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    --gec-white-50: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    --gec-white-30: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    --gec-white-20: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    --gec-white-15: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    --gec-white-10: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    --gec-white-05: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    
    /* Blend Colors */
    --gec-rvgn-blue: #4a6fa5;
    --gec-raumzeit-copper: #c4956a;
    --gec-weltschmerz-brown: #8b6f5c;
    --gec-kraftwerk-yellow: #d4e600;
    
    /* Category Colors */
    --gec-cat-brand-news: #4a6fa5;
    --gec-cat-events: #5a9a6a;
    --gec-cat-knowledge: #c4956a;
    
    /* Fonts */
    --gec-font-body: 'Roboto', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --gec-font-mono: 'Roboto Mono', monospace;
    
    /* Layout */
    --gec-max-width: 1200px;
    --gec-content-width: 720px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   2. GLOBAL STYLES & BODY
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-homepage,
body.gec-homepage,
.gec-homepage #page {
    background-color: var(--gec-grey-brand) !important;
    color: var(--gec-white);
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
}

.gec-homepage .entry-content,
.gec-homepage .ast-container,
.gec-homepage .site-content > .ast-container {
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

.gec-homepage .entry-content > * {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.gec-homepage a { text-decoration: none !important; }

.gec-homepage h1,
.gec-homepage h2,
.gec-homepage h3,
.gec-homepage h4,
.gec-homepage p {
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility !important;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased !important;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale !important;
}

.gec-section-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3. HOMEPAGE - Hero, Approach, Portfolio
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-hero {
    background: var(--gec-grey-darker) !important;
    padding: 28px 20px 0 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.gec-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 32px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
}

.gec-hero-sub {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
}

.gec-hero-image {
    margin: 0 -20px !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-dark) !important;
    min-height: 150px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.gec-hero-image::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    height: 30px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gec-grey-darker) 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

.gec-hero-image img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.gec-approach {
    padding: 28px 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand) !important;
}

.gec-approach p {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-70) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.gec-approach p.gec-section-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0 !important;
}

.gec-approach strong {
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* Latest Inventions – Horizontal Slider */
.gec-inventions {
    padding: 28px 0 28px 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gec-white-05) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.gec-inventions-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
}

.gec-inventions-slider {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    overflow-y: hidden !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    padding: 0 20px 12px 20px !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
}

.gec-inventions-slider::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none !important; }

.gec-invention-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 80px) !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 80px) !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-card) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.gec-invention-card img.gec-invention-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: 140px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
}

.gec-invention-title {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.gec-invention-desc {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .gec-invention-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 26px) !important;
        max-width: calc(50% - 26px) !important;
    }
    .gec-invention-card img.gec-invention-img { height: 160px !important; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .gec-inventions {
        max-width: 1200px !important;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
    }
    .gec-invention-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 20px) !important;
        max-width: calc(33.333% - 20px) !important;
    }
    .gec-invention-card img.gec-invention-img { height: 180px !important; }
}
.gec-portfolio {
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-dark) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}
/* Portfolio – Horizontal Slider */
.gec-portfolio * { box-sizing: border-box !important; }

.gec-portfolio-grid {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.gec-portfolio-grid::before,
.gec-portfolio-grid::after { display: none !important; }

.gec-portfolio-group-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-30) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.gec-portfolio-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.gec-portfolio-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.gec-portfolio-row::before,
.gec-portfolio-row::after { display: none !important; }

.gec-portfolio-row.three .gec-portfolio-card,
.gec-portfolio-row.two .gec-portfolio-card {
    flex: 1 1 0 !important;
    width: auto !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
}

.gec-portfolio-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-card) !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    padding: 10px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: background 0.15s !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    border: none !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.gec-portfolio-card:hover,
.gec-portfolio-card:focus,
.gec-portfolio-card:active,
.gec-portfolio-card:visited {
    background: var(--gec-grey-mid) !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.gec-portfolio-card::before {
    content: '' !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 16px !important;
    height: 2px !important;
    border-radius: 1px !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
}

.gec-portfolio-card.rvgn::before { background-color: var(--gec-rvgn-blue) !important; }
.gec-portfolio-card.rvgn-extrem::before { background-color: var(--gec-rvgn-blue) !important; opacity: 0.6 !important; }
.gec-portfolio-card.kraftwerk::before { background-color: var(--gec-kraftwerk-yellow) !important; }
.gec-portfolio-card.raumzeit::before { background-color: var(--gec-raumzeit-copper) !important; }
.gec-portfolio-card.weltschmerz::before { background-color: var(--gec-weltschmerz-brown) !important; }

.gec-portfolio-card .card-title {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.gec-portfolio-card .body-level {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   4. HOMEPAGE - Blend Sections & Cigar Display
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-blend-section {
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    padding: 0 0 24px 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand) !important;
}

.gec-blend-content {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.gec-blend-header { margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important; }

.gec-blend-color-mark {
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 2px !important;
    border-radius: 1px !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.gec-blend-section.rvgn .gec-blend-color-mark { background: var(--gec-rvgn-blue) !important; }
.gec-blend-section.raumzeit .gec-blend-color-mark { background: var(--gec-raumzeit-copper) !important; }
.gec-blend-section.weltschmerz .gec-blend-color-mark { background: var(--gec-weltschmerz-brown) !important; }
.gec-blend-section.kraftwerk .gec-blend-color-mark { background: var(--gec-kraftwerk-yellow) !important; }
.gec-blend-section.rvgn-extrem .gec-blend-color-mark { background: var(--gec-rvgn-blue) !important; opacity: 0.6 !important; }

.gec-blend-name {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 22px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.gec-blend-origin {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.gec-cigar-display {
    height: 160px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 16px 0 16px 0 !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.gec-cigar-display img,
.gec-cigar-display .gec-cigar-img {
    height: 180px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.gec-blend-divider {
    height: 1px !important;
    background: var(--gec-white-10) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   5. HOMEPAGE - Slider Cards & Instagram
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-slide-container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    overflow-y: hidden !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    margin: 0 -20px !important;
    padding: 0 20px 12px 20px !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
}

.gec-slide-container::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none !important; }

.gec-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 80px) !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 80px) !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    background: rgba(60,61,62,0.92) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 16px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.gec-slide-card:last-child { margin-right: 20px !important; }

.gec-card-header {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
}

.gec-card-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.gec-card-nav {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-30) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
}

.gec-card-nav::after { content: '→' !important; font-size: 10px !important; }

.gec-journey-text {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
}

.gec-journey-image {
    margin: 16px 0 0 0 !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.gec-journey-image img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 180px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center !important;
    display: block !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    opacity: 0.85 !important;
}

.gec-specs-intro {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-70) !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.gec-blend-details {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.gec-blend-detail {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.gec-blend-detail .detail-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    flex: 0 0 55px !important;
    width: 55px !important;
}

.gec-blend-detail .detail-value {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-70) !important;
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}

.gec-vitola-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gec-white-10) !important;
}

.gec-vitola-row:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }

.gec-vitola-name {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.gec-vitola-size {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    margin: 1px 0 0 0 !important;
}

.gec-vitola-volume {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
}

.gec-vitola-volume span {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
}

.gec-aroma-section { margin: 0 0 14px 0; }
.gec-aroma-section:last-child { margin: 0; }

.gec-aroma-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.gec-aroma-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--gec-white);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Instagram */
.gec-instagram {
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-darker) !important;
}

.gec-instagram-header {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0 !important;
}

.gec-instagram-handle {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.gec-instagram-handle::before {
    content: '' !important;
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 5px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.gec-instagram-follow {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    padding: 5px 10px !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--gec-white-20) !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    transition: all 0.15s !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.gec-instagram-follow:hover {
    background: var(--gec-white-10) !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
}

.gec-instagram #sb_instagram,
.gec-instagram .sbi_images,
.gec-instagram #sbi_images { background: transparent !important; }

.gec-instagram .sbi_item {
    border-radius: 2px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   6. HOMEPAGE - About Section
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-about {
    padding: 32px 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-darker) !important;
}

.gec-about-company { margin: 0 0 32px 0 !important; }

.gec-about-company-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
}

.gec-about-logo {
    width: 120px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.gec-about-logo img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.gec-about-company-text { flex: 1 !important; }

.gec-about-headline {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.gec-about-company-text p {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-70) !important;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
}

.gec-about-company-text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }

.gec-about-tagline {
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
}

.gec-about-founders {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 24px 0 0 0 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gec-white-10) !important;
}

.gec-founder {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.gec-founder-image {
    width: 80px !important;
    height: 80px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-card) !important;
}

.gec-founder-image img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.gec-founder-text {
    flex: 1 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
}

.gec-founder-name {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.gec-founder-title {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
}

.gec-founder-text p:last-child {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-70) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   7. HOMEPAGE - News Ticker
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-ticker {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-darker) !important;
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.gec-ticker-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 9px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.gec-ticker-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
}

.gec-ticker-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    animation: ticker-scroll 20s linear infinite !important;
}

.gec-ticker-content:hover { animation-play-state: paused !important; }

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.gec-ticker-content a {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body) !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-70) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.15s !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.gec-ticker-content a:hover { color: var(--gec-white) !important; }

.gec-ticker-divider {
    color: var(--gec-white-30) !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   8. BLOG ARCHIVE - Header, Filters, Featured Post
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-blog-header {
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand);
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.gec-blog-header-inner {
    max-width: var(--gec-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gec-blog-title {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gec-white);
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.gec-blog-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
    margin: 0 0 32px 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.gec-blog-filters {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gec-blog-filter {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--gec-white-10);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gec-blog-filter:hover {
    background: var(--gec-white-15);
    color: var(--gec-white);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.gec-blog-filter.active {
    background: var(--gec-white-15);
    border-color: var(--gec-white-30);
    color: var(--gec-white);
}

.gec-blog-featured {
    background: var(--gec-grey-dark);
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

.gec-blog-featured-inner {
    max-width: var(--gec-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gec-blog-featured-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--gec-grey-card);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--gec-white);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.gec-blog-featured-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--gec-white);
}

.gec-blog-featured-image {
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gec-blog-featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gec-blog-featured-card:hover .gec-blog-featured-image img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.gec-blog-featured-content {
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gec-blog-featured-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    width: fit-content;
}

.gec-blog-featured-title {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.gec-blog-featured-excerpt {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.gec-blog-featured-meta {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
}

.gec-blog-featured-meta span { margin-right: 8px; }


/* ==========================================================================
   9. BLOG ARCHIVE - Post Grid & Cards
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-blog-posts {
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand);
    padding: 60px 20px;
}

.gec-blog-posts-inner {
    max-width: var(--gec-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gec-blog-section-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.gec-blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.gec-blog-card {
    display: block;
    background: var(--gec-grey-dark);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--gec-white);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.gec-blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--gec-white);
}

.gec-blog-card-image {
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--gec-grey-darker);
}

.gec-blog-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gec-blog-card:hover .gec-blog-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gec-blog-card-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gec-grey-card);
}

.gec-blog-card-content { padding: 20px; }

.gec-blog-card-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

/* Category Colors */
.gec-blog-card-cat.brand-news,
.gec-blog-featured-cat.brand-news,
.gec-post-cat.brand-news {
    background: rgba(74,111,165,0.2);
    color: #8ab4f8;
}

.gec-blog-card-cat.events,
.gec-blog-featured-cat.events,
.gec-post-cat.events {
    background: rgba(90,154,106,0.2);
    color: #81c995;
}

.gec-blog-card-cat.cigar-knowledge,
.gec-blog-featured-cat.cigar-knowledge,
.gec-post-cat.cigar-knowledge {
    background: rgba(196,149,106,0.2);
    color: #e8c9a8;
}

.gec-blog-card-title {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    color: var(--gec-white);
}

.gec-blog-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
}

.gec-blog-load-more {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 48px 0 0 0;
}

.gec-blog-load-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: var(--gec-white-10);
    border: 1px solid var(--gec-white-15);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--gec-white);
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gec-blog-load-more-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gec-white-15);
    border-color: var(--gec-white-30);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--gec-white);
}

.gec-blog-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 48px 0 0 0;
}

.gec-blog-pagination a,
.gec-blog-pagination span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    background: var(--gec-white-10);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gec-blog-pagination a:hover {
    background: var(--gec-white-15);
    color: var(--gec-white);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.gec-blog-pagination .current {
    background: var(--gec-white-15);
    color: var(--gec-white);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG ARCHIVE - Ergänzungen für home.php Template
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-blog-archive {
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand);
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.gec-blog-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.gec-blog-featured-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.gec-blog-grid-section {
    padding: 0 20px 60px;
    max-width: var(--gec-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gec-blog-pagination-inner ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gec-blog-pagination-inner li {
    margin: 0;
}

.gec-blog-empty {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.gec-blog-empty p {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .gec-blog-featured-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .gec-blog-featured-image {
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    }
    
    .gec-blog-featured-content {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .gec-blog-featured-title {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    
    .gec-blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 899px) {
    .gec-blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. BLOG SINGLE - Header, Featured Image, Content
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-post-header {
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand);
    padding: 60px 20px 40px;
}

.gec-post-header-inner {
    max-width: var(--gec-content-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gec-post-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.gec-post-cat:hover { text-decoration: none; }

.gec-post-title {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--gec-white);
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.gec-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
}

.gec-post-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.gec-post-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Author Avatar - Fixed Size */
.gec-post-author-avatar {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    min-width: 40px !important;
    max-width: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gec-grey-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gec-post-author-avatar img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    max-width: 40px !important;
    max-height: 40px !important;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.gec-post-author-name { color: var(--gec-white-70); }

/* Featured Image - After Header */
.gec-post-featured {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px 40px;
}

.gec-post-featured img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 21/9;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.gec-post-featured video {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    display: block;
}

/* Legacy Hero Image */
.gec-post-hero {
    background: var(--gec-grey-dark);
    padding: 0 20px 40px;
}

.gec-post-hero-inner {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gec-post-hero-image {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.gec-post-hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 21/9;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Post Content */
.gec-post-content-wrapper {
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand);
    padding: 60px 20px;
}

.gec-post-content {
    max-width: var(--gec-content-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--gec-white-90);
}

.gec-post-content p {
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.gec-post-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.gec-post-content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gec-white);
    margin: 48px 0 20px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.gec-post-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gec-white);
    margin: 40px 0 16px 0;
}

.gec-post-content h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gec-white);
    margin: 32px 0 12px 0;
}

.gec-post-content > h2:first-child,
.gec-post-content > h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.gec-post-content a {
    color: #8ab4f8;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.gec-post-content a:hover { color: #aecbfa; }

.gec-post-content ul,
.gec-post-content ol {
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.gec-post-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* Blockquote */
.gec-post-content blockquote {
    margin: 40px 0;
    padding: 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(74,111,165,0.15) 0%, rgba(196,149,106,0.15) 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gec-rvgn-blue);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--gec-white);
}

.gec-post-content blockquote p { margin: 0; }

.gec-post-content blockquote cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
}

/* Content Media */
.gec-post-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

.gec-post-content figure { margin: 40px 0; }
.gec-post-content figure img { margin: 0; }

.gec-post-content figcaption {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
    text-align: center;
}

.gec-post-content video {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

.gec-post-content .alignwide {
    margin-left: -60px;
    margin-right: -60px;
    max-width: calc(100% + 120px);
    width: calc(100% + 120px);
}

.gec-post-content .alignfull {
    margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);
    margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%);
    max-width: 100vw;
    width: 100vw;
}

.gec-post-content hr {
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gec-white-15);
    margin: 48px 0;
}

.gec-post-content code {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 14px;
    background: var(--gec-white-10);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.gec-post-content pre {
    background: var(--gec-grey-darker);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

.gec-post-content pre code {
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.gec-post-content .gec-post-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: var(--gec-white);
    color: var(--gec-grey-darker);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 24px 0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gec-post-content .gec-post-cta:hover {
    background: var(--gec-white-90);
    color: var(--gec-grey-darker);
    text-decoration: none;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   11. BLOG SINGLE - Share, Related Posts
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-post-share {
    max-width: var(--gec-content-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 0 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gec-white-10);
}

.gec-post-share-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.gec-post-share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.gec-post-share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--gec-white-10);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
    font-size: 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gec-post-share-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gec-white-15);
    color: var(--gec-white);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.gec-post-share-btn.copy-link {
    width: auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
}

/* Related Posts */
.gec-post-related {
    background: var(--gec-grey-dark);
    padding: 60px 20px;
}

.gec-post-related-inner {
    max-width: var(--gec-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gec-post-related-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.gec-post-related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Back Link */
.gec-post-back {
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand);
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.gec-post-back-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.gec-post-back-link:hover {
    color: var(--gec-white);
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   12. WHERE TO BUY PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-wtb {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    color: var(--gec-white);
}

.gec-wtb * { box-sizing: border-box; }

.gec-wtb-header {
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand);
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.gec-wtb-header-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gec-wtb-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.gec-wtb-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
    margin: 0 0 32px 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.gec-wtb-tabs {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.gec-wtb-tab {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.gec-wtb-tab:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important; }

.gec-wtb-tab.active {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
}

.gec-wtb-tab-flag { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; }

.gec-wtb-detected {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 20px 0 0 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
}

.gec-wtb-detected.show { display: flex; }

.gec-wtb-map-section {
    background: var(--gec-grey-dark);
}

.gec-wtb-map-wrapper {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}

.gec-wtb-map {
    display: none;
    background: var(--gec-grey-darker);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 450px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.gec-wtb-map.active { display: block; }

.gec-wtb-map .wpgmza_map {
    border-radius: 12px;
    min-height: 450px;
}

.gec-wtb-retailers-section {
    background: var(--gec-grey-brand);
    padding: 60px 20px;
}

.gec-wtb-retailers-inner {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gec-wtb-section-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.gec-wtb-section-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.gec-wtb-retailers-intro {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
    margin: 0 0 40px 0;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.gec-wtb-retailers-grid { display: block !important; width: 100% !important; }

.gec-wtb-retailers-row {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
}

.gec-wtb-retailers-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }

.gec-wtb-retailers-row.two .gec-wtb-retailer-card {
    flex: 1 1 0 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
}

.gec-wtb-retailer-card {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-dark) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    border: 1px solid transparent !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
}

.gec-wtb-retailer-card:hover {
    background: #424344 !important;
    border-color: var(--gec-white-10) !important;
}

.gec-wtb-retailer-logo {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    width: 56px !important;
    height: 56px !important;
    background: var(--gec-grey-card) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-30) !important;
}

.gec-wtb-retailer-info { flex: 1 !important; min-width: 0 !important; }

.gec-wtb-retailer-name {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0 !important;
}

.gec-wtb-retailer-region {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono) !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.gec-wtb-retailer-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white-30) !important;
    transition: color 0.15s ease !important;
}

.gec-wtb-retailer-card:hover .gec-wtb-retailer-arrow { color: var(--gec-white-70) !important; }

.gec-wtb-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gec-wtb-cta-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GEC-Raster.jpeg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    filter: brightness(0.4);
}

.gec-wtb-cta-bg-fallback {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gec-grey-darker) 0%, var(--gec-grey-brand) 50%, var(--gec-grey-dark) 100%);
}

.gec-wtb-cta-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: 48px;
    background: rgba(40, 41, 42, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gec-white-10);
    text-align: center;
}

.gec-wtb-cta-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.gec-wtb-cta-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
    margin: 0 0 32px 0;
}

.gec-wtb-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gec-wtb-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gec-wtb-cta-btn.primary {
    background: var(--gec-white);
    color: var(--gec-grey-darker);
}

.gec-wtb-cta-btn.primary:hover {
    background: var(--gec-white-90);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gec-wtb-cta-btn.secondary {
    background: var(--gec-white-10);
    color: var(--gec-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gec-white-20);
}

.gec-wtb-cta-btn.secondary:hover {
    background: var(--gec-white-15);
    border-color: var(--gec-white-30);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   13. BECOME A RETAILER PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.gec-retail {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-body);
    color: var(--gec-white);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.gec-retail-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 40px 0;
}

.gec-retail-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.gec-retail-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Catalog Download Card */
.gec-retail-catalog {
    margin: 0 0 40px 0;
}

.gec-retail-catalog-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background: rgba(42,43,44,0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--gec-white-10);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 16px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gec-retail-catalog-card:hover {
    background: rgba(52,53,54,0.95);
    border-color: var(--gec-white-20);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
}

.gec-retail-catalog-img {
    width: 100px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.gec-retail-catalog-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.gec-retail-catalog-label {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
}

.gec-retail-catalog-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.gec-retail-catalog-cta {
    font-family: var(--gec-font-mono);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
    margin-top: 4px;
    transition: color 0.15s;
}

.gec-retail-catalog-card:hover .gec-retail-catalog-cta {
    color: var(--gec-white-70);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gec-retail-catalog-img { width: 80px; }
    .gec-retail-catalog-title { font-size: 15px; }
}

.gec-retail-form {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(42,43,44,0.95);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gec-white-10);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gec-retail-form::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GEC-Raster.jpeg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.08;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gec-retail-form .wpforms-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gec-retail-form .wpforms-form { color: var(--gec-white); }

.gec-retail-form .wpforms-field-label {
    color: var(--gec-white-90) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.gec-retail-form .wpforms-field-sublabel,
.gec-retail-form .wpforms-required-label,
.gec-retail-form .wpforms-field-description {
    color: var(--gec-white-50) !important;
}

.gec-retail-form input[type="text"],
.gec-retail-form input[type="email"],
.gec-retail-form input[type="tel"],
.gec-retail-form input[type="url"],
.gec-retail-form input[type="number"],
.gec-retail-form select,
.gec-retail-form textarea {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--gec-white-15) !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
}

.gec-retail-form input:focus,
.gec-retail-form select:focus,
.gec-retail-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none !important;
    border-color: var(--gec-white-30) !important;
    background: var(--gec-white-10) !important;
}

.gec-retail-form input::placeholder,
.gec-retail-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--gec-white-30) !important;
}

.gec-retail-form select option {
    background: var(--gec-grey-darker) !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
}

.gec-retail-form .wpforms-field-checkbox li label,
.gec-retail-form .wpforms-field-radio li label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
}

.gec-retail-form .wpforms-submit,
.gec-retail-form button[type="submit"] {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 16px 28px !important;
    background: var(--gec-white) !important;
    color: var(--gec-grey-darker) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.gec-retail-form .wpforms-submit:hover,
.gec-retail-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: var(--gec-white-90) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.gec-retail-form .wpforms-confirmation-container-full {
    background: rgba(74,111,165,0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(74,111,165,0.3) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
}

.gec-retail-form .wpforms-error {
    color: #ff9999 !important;
    background: rgba(200,60,60,0.15) !important;
    border-color: rgba(200,60,60,0.3) !important;
}

.gec-retail-form label.wpforms-error { color: #ff9999 !important; }

.gec-retail-alt {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 40px 0 0 0;
    padding: 24px;
    background: rgba(42,43,44,0.8);
    border-radius: 8px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.gec-retail-alt-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gec-white-50);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.gec-retail-alt-email {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
}

.gec-retail-alt-email a {
    color: var(--gec-white);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.gec-retail-alt-email a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }


/* ==========================================================================
   14. HEADER & FOOTER MENU OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

#masthead .menu-item a,
.main-navigation a,
.primary-menu a,
.nav-menu a,
header .menu a,
.site-header .menu-item a,
#site-navigation a,
.navbar a,
nav.menu a,
.header-menu a {
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
}

#masthead .menu-item a:hover,
.main-navigation a:hover,
.primary-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a:hover,
header .menu a:hover,
.site-header .menu-item a:hover,
#site-navigation a:hover,
.navbar a:hover,
nav.menu a:hover,
.header-menu a:hover {
    color: var(--gec-white-70) !important;
}

.current-menu-item > a,
.current_page_item > a {
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
}

footer .menu-item a,
.footer-menu a,
.site-footer .menu a,
.site-footer .menu-item a,
#footer-navigation a,
.footer-nav a,
footer nav a,
.widget_nav_menu a,
footer .widget a,
#colophon .menu-item a,
#colophon a,
.footer-widgets a {
    color: var(--gec-white) !important;
}

footer .menu-item a:hover,
.footer-menu a:hover,
.site-footer .menu a:hover,
.site-footer .menu-item a:hover,
#footer-navigation a:hover,
.footer-nav a:hover,
footer nav a:hover,
.widget_nav_menu a:hover,
footer .widget a:hover,
#colophon .menu-item a:hover,
#colophon a:hover,
.footer-widgets a:hover {
    color: var(--gec-white-70) !important;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   15. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TABLET (768px+)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    /* Homepage */
    .gec-hero h1 { font-size: 40px !important; }
    .gec-hero-sub { font-size: 18px !important; }
    .gec-hero-image { min-height: 250px !important; }
    .gec-approach p { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .gec-section-label, .gec-approach p.gec-section-label { font-size: 12px !important; }
    .gec-portfolio-group-label { font-size: 11px !important; }
    .gec-portfolio-row { gap: 12px !important; }
    .gec-portfolio-card .card-title { font-size: 14px !important; }
    .gec-portfolio-card .body-level { font-size: 11px !important; }
    .gec-blend-name { font-size: 26px !important; }
    .gec-blend-origin { font-size: 15px !important; }
    .gec-cigar-display { height: 180px !important; margin: 20px 0 16px 0 !important; }
    .gec-cigar-display img, .gec-cigar-display .gec-cigar-img { height: 220px !important; }
    .gec-slide-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 26px) !important; max-width: calc(50% - 26px) !important; }
    .gec-card-label { font-size: 11px !important; }
    .gec-card-nav { font-size: 12px !important; }
    .gec-journey-text { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .gec-journey-image img { height: 220px !important; }
    .gec-specs-intro { font-size: 18px !important; }
    .gec-vitola-name { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .gec-vitola-size { font-size: 13px !important; }
    .gec-vitola-volume { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .gec-vitola-volume span { font-size: 12px !important; }
    .gec-aroma-label { font-size: 11px; }
    .gec-aroma-text { font-size: 16px; }
    .gec-instagram-handle { font-size: 15px !important; }
    .gec-instagram-follow { font-size: 12px !important; }
    .gec-ticker-label { font-size: 10px !important; }
    .gec-ticker-content a { font-size: 14px !important; }
    
    /* About */
    .gec-about { padding: 40px 20px !important; }
    .gec-about-company-content { flex-direction: row !important; align-items: flex-start !important; gap: 28px !important; }
    .gec-about-logo { width: 140px !important; }
    .gec-about-headline { font-size: 24px !important; }
    .gec-about-company-text p { font-size: 16px !important; }
    .gec-about-founders { flex-direction: row !important; gap: 32px !important; }
    .gec-founder { flex: 1 !important; }
    .gec-founder-image { width: 90px !important; height: 90px !important; }
    .gec-founder-name { font-size: 18px !important; }
    .gec-founder-title { font-size: 11px !important; }
    .gec-founder-text p:last-child { font-size: 15px !important; }
    
    /* Blog */
    .gec-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .gec-post-featured img { aspect-ratio: 21/9; }
    .gec-post-hero-image img { aspect-ratio: 21/9; }
    
    /* Where to Buy */
    .gec-wtb-map { min-height: 350px; }
    .gec-wtb-cta-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .gec-wtb-cta-title { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   DESKTOP (1024px+)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    /* Container Max-Width */
    .gec-hero, .gec-approach, .gec-portfolio, .gec-blend-content, .gec-instagram, .gec-about, .gec-ticker {
        max-width: 800px !important;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
    }
    
    /* Homepage */
    .gec-hero h1 { font-size: 48px !important; }
    .gec-hero-sub { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .gec-approach p { font-size: 22px !important; }
    .gec-section-label, .gec-approach p.gec-section-label { font-size: 13px !important; }
    .gec-portfolio-group-label { font-size: 12px !important; }
    .gec-portfolio-card .card-title { font-size: 16px !important; }
    .gec-portfolio-card .body-level { font-size: 12px !important; }
    .gec-blend-name { font-size: 30px !important; }
    .gec-blend-origin { font-size: 16px !important; }
    .gec-cigar-display { height: 200px !important; margin: 24px 0 16px 0 !important; }
    .gec-cigar-display img, .gec-cigar-display .gec-cigar-img { height: 260px !important; }
    .gec-slide-card { flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 20px) !important; max-width: calc(33.333% - 20px) !important; }
    .gec-card-label { font-size: 12px !important; }
    .gec-card-nav { font-size: 13px !important; }
    .gec-journey-text { font-size: 22px !important; }
    .gec-journey-image img { height: 260px !important; }
    .gec-specs-intro { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .gec-vitola-name { font-size: 22px !important; }
    .gec-vitola-size { font-size: 14px !important; }
    .gec-vitola-volume { font-size: 22px !important; }
    .gec-vitola-volume span { font-size: 13px !important; }
    .gec-aroma-label { font-size: 12px; }
    .gec-aroma-text { font-size: 17px; }
    .gec-instagram-handle { font-size: 16px !important; }
    .gec-instagram-follow { font-size: 13px !important; }
    .gec-ticker-label { font-size: 11px !important; }
    .gec-ticker-content a { font-size: 15px !important; }
    
    /* About */
    .gec-about { padding: 48px 20px !important; }
    .gec-about-logo { width: 160px !important; }
    .gec-about-headline { font-size: 26px !important; }
    .gec-about-company-text p { font-size: 17px !important; }
    .gec-founder-image { width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important; }
    .gec-founder-name { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .gec-founder-title { font-size: 12px !important; }
    .gec-founder-text p:last-child { font-size: 16px !important; }
    
    /* Blog */
    .gec-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .gec-post-related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   MOBILE (max-width: 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Blog Archive */
    .gec-blog-title { font-size: 32px; }
    .gec-blog-featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gec-blog-featured-content { padding: 24px; }
    .gec-blog-featured-title { font-size: 22px; }
    .gec-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    
    /* Blog Single */
    .gec-post-title { font-size: 32px; }
    .gec-post-featured { padding: 0 16px 32px; }
    .gec-post-featured img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 8px; }
    .gec-post-hero-image img { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
    .gec-post-content { font-size: 16px; }
    .gec-post-content h2 { font-size: 24px; }
    .gec-post-content h3 { font-size: 20px; }
    .gec-post-content blockquote { padding: 24px; font-size: 17px; }
    .gec-post-content .alignwide { margin-left: -20px; margin-right: -20px; max-width: calc(100% + 40px); width: calc(100% + 40px); }
    .gec-post-related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    
    /* Where to Buy */
    .gec-wtb-title { font-size: 32px; }
    .gec-wtb-retailers-row { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 16px !important; }
    .gec-wtb-retailers-row.two .gec-wtb-retailer-card { flex: none !important; width: 100% !important; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Blog Archive */
    .gec-blog-header { padding: 40px 20px; }
    .gec-blog-title { font-size: 28px; }
    .gec-blog-filters { gap: 6px; }
    .gec-blog-filter { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
    
    /* Blog Single */
    .gec-post-header { padding: 40px 20px 30px; }
    .gec-post-title { font-size: 26px; }
    .gec-post-meta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
    
    /* Where to Buy */
    .gec-wtb-header { padding: 40px 20px; }
    .gec-wtb-title { font-size: 28px; }
    .gec-wtb-tabs { gap: 8px; padding: 4px; }
    .gec-wtb-tab { padding: 10px 16px !important; font-size: 14px !important; }
    .gec-wtb-tab-flag { font-size: 16px; }
    .gec-wtb-retailer-card { padding: 20px !important; }
    .gec-wtb-cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
    .gec-wtb-cta-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    
    /* Become a Retailer */
    .gec-retail { padding: 40px 16px; }
    .gec-retail-form { padding: 24px 20px; }
    .gec-retail-title { font-size: 26px; }
}

/* End of German Engineered Cigars Child Theme Stylesheet */