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

:root {
  --blue: #163d7a;
  --blue-mid: #1a4a91;
  --red: #b91c1c;
  --red-mid: #c41e3a;
  --red-light: #dc2626;
  --red-pale: #fef2f2;
  --cream: #f8f6f1;
  --cream-dark: #f0ece3;
  --dark: #0c0f14;
  --ink: #1e2330;
  --slate: #3d4860;
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --border: #ddd8ce;
  --border-light: #eae6de;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --sans: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: var(--sans); background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); overflow-x: hidden; }

/* DEMO BANNER */
.demo-banner { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 102; background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; text-align: center; padding: 8px 20px; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.demo-banner a { color: #f87171; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.demo-banner a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* NAV */
.nav-accent { height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red) 0%, var(--red-mid) 40%, var(--blue) 100%); position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 101; }
nav { position: fixed; top: 3px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 0 52px; height: 68px; }
.logo-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-decoration: none; }
.logo-emblem { width: 38px; height: 38px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-emblem svg { width: 38px; height: 38px; display: block; }
.logo-text { line-height: 1.15; }
.logo-usa { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--red); display: block; }
.logo-sub { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 36px; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a { color: var(--slate); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; transition: color 0.2s; position: relative; padding-bottom: 2px; }
.nav-links a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--red); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.2s; transform-origin: left; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.nav-login { color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; padding: 8px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px; transition: all 0.2s; }
.nav-login:hover { border-color: var(--slate); }
.nav-cta { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; padding: 9px 22px; border-radius: 4px; transition: background 0.2s; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--red-light); }

/* HERO (home) */
.hero { padding: 140px 52px 0; background:
  linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8,12,22,0.93) 0%, rgba(8,12,22,0.82) 45%, rgba(10,20,40,0.42) 100%),
  url('/images/hero.jpg') center 35%/cover no-repeat, var(--dark);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 70vh; display: flex; align-items: center; border-bottom: 6px solid var(--red); }
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background:
  radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0 1.5px, transparent 2px),
  radial-gradient(circle at 88% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0 1.5px, transparent 2px),
  radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 5% 50%, rgba(22,61,122,0.35) 0%, transparent 65%);
  background-size: 120px 120px,150px 150px,100% 100%; }
.hero-inner-home { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-bottom: 80px; }
.hero-kicker { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; border-left: 3px solid var(--red); padding-left: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.live-pulse { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--red-light); border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; animation: livepulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes livepulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:0.4;transform:scale(1.4)} }
.hero h1 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 5rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero h1 em { color: #f87171; font-style: italic; }
.hero-desc { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 36px; font-weight: 300; }
.hero-browse-btn { display: inline-block; background: var(--red); color: var(--white); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s; }
.hero-browse-btn:hover { background: var(--red-light); }

/* STATS BAR */
.stats-bar { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #991b1b 0%, var(--red) 40%, var(--red-mid) 100%); padding: 28px 52px; }
.stats-inner { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; justify-content: space-around; align-items: center; }
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-n { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.stat-l { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); margin-top: 4px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.stat-div { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }

/* SECTION SHARED */
.section-wrap { padding: 72px 52px; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-label { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.label-red { color: var(--red); }
.label-pale { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--ink); }
.section-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.link-red { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--red); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; padding-bottom: 1px; }
.link-red:hover { color: var(--red-light); }

/* AUCTION GRID + CARDS */
.auction-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.a-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: all 0.22s; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
.a-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.11); border-color: transparent; }
.a-img { height: 160px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2.8rem; position: relative; background: var(--cream-dark); overflow: hidden; }
.badge { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 3px; }
.badge-live { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }
.badge-upcoming { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }
.badge-ended { background: var(--muted); color: var(--white); }
.a-body { padding: 20px 22px; }
.a-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ink); }
.a-meta { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.a-footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.a-lots { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--slate); font-weight: 500; }
.a-cat { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* STATES */
.states-section { background: var(--white); padding: 72px 52px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.states-section .section-row { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.states-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr); gap: 8px; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; }
.state-tile { background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 5px; padding: 12px 8px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.18s; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
.state-tile:hover { border-color: var(--red); background: var(--red-pale); }
.state-tile:hover .state-abbr { color: var(--red); }
.state-empty { opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none; }
.state-abbr { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); display: block; }
.state-name { font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; display: block; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.state-count { font-size: 0.58rem; color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 3px; display: block; }

/* CATEGORIES */
.cats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 36px; }
.cat-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 3px solid transparent; border-radius: 6px; padding: 26px 22px; background: var(--white); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
.cat-card:hover { border-left-color: var(--red); background: var(--red-pale); }
.cat-empty { opacity: 0.5; pointer-events: none; }
.cat-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.cat-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cat-sub { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }
.cat-count { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px; }

/* AUCTIONEER CTA */
.auctioneer-cta { background: var(--ink); padding: 80px 52px; }
.auctioneer-cta-inner { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; }
.auctioneer-cta h2 { margin: 8px 0 16px; }
.auctioneer-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 28px; font-weight: 300; }

/* PAGE HEADER (interior pages) */
.page-header { background: var(--dark); padding: 130px 52px 56px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-header::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 0% 50%, rgba(185,28,28,0.25) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.page-header-inner { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.breadcrumb { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-decoration: none; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.page-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; }
.page-sub { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 12px; font-weight: 300; }

/* DETAIL PAGE */
.detail-wrap { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 120px 52px 72px; }
.detail-wrap .breadcrumb { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.detail-wrap .breadcrumb a { color: var(--slate); }
.detail-wrap .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.detail-hero { height: 300px; background: var(--cream-dark); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 6rem; position: relative; margin-bottom: 28px; overflow: hidden; }
/* auction visuals: real photo fills the area; emoji stays centered */
.auction-photo { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.auction-emoji { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.detail-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.detail-tags { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.detail-tag { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--slate); background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s; }
.detail-tag:hover { border-color: var(--red); color: var(--red); }
.detail-desc h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.detail-desc p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.8; }
.detail-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.detail-card-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.detail-card-row:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.dc-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.dc-value { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.detail-register-btn { display: block; text-align: center; background: var(--red); color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 13px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 16px; transition: background 0.2s; }
.detail-register-btn:hover { background: var(--red-light); }
.detail-disclaimer { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; margin-top: 10px; }
.auctioneer-card { padding: 22px 24px; }
.ac-label { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ac-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ac-name:hover { color: var(--red); }
.ac-detail { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--slate); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.ac-link { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--red); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; }
.related-section { margin-top: 64px; }
.related-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 28px; color: var(--ink); }

/* AUCTIONEER BIO */
.auctioneer-bio { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 36px; }
.bio-text h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--ink); }
.bio-text p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.bio-contact { display: flex; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.bio-contact > div { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--ink); }
.bio-label { display: block; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* LIST YOUR AUCTION PAGE */
.list-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.list-intro h2 { margin: 6px 0 16px; }
.list-lead { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.list-benefits { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.list-benefits li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.5; }
.lb-check { width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--red); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; position: relative; }
.lb-check::after { content: '✓'; position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; }
.list-help { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 3px solid var(--red); border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px 20px; }
.lh-title { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.lh-text { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.lh-text a, .fp-text a { color: var(--red); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; }
.lh-text a:hover, .fp-text a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.list-form-col { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; min-height: 600px; }
.form-embed iframe { width: 100% !important; border: none; min-height: 500px; }
.form-placeholder { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; min-height: 560px; padding: 40px; }
.fp-icon { font-size: 2.6rem; margin-bottom: 16px; opacity: 0.5; }
.fp-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.fp-text { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 360px; }

/* US MAP SECTION — patriotic */
.map-section { background: #0a1428; padding: 0 52px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.map-stripes-top, .map-stripes-bottom { height: 8px; display: flex; }
.map-stripes-top { background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red) 0, var(--red) 40px, #fff 40px, #fff 80px); }
.map-stripes-bottom { background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0, var(--blue) 40px, #fff 40px, #fff 80px); }
.map-stars-field { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.5; background:
  radial-gradient(circle at 12% 22%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 0 1.5px, transparent 2px),
  radial-gradient(circle at 28% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0 1.5px, transparent 2px),
  radial-gradient(circle at 8% 80%, rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 0 1.5px, transparent 2px),
  radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 12% 10%, rgba(22,61,122,0.55) 0%, transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 88% 95%, rgba(185,28,28,0.45) 0%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 140px 140px,180px 180px,160px 160px,100% 100%,100% 100%; pointer-events: none; }
.map-inner { max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 72px 0 64px; }
.map-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.map-eyebrow { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.map-eyebrow .star { color: var(--red-light); margin: 0 6px; }
.map-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem,3.5vw,2.9rem); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.map-title .red-word { color: #ef4444; font-style: italic; }
.map-title .blue-word { color: #6da4f5; font-style: italic; }
.map-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 300; max-width: 480px; margin: 14px auto 0; }
.us-map-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.us-map-svg { width: 100%; max-width: 780px; height: auto; }
/* tile states */
.map-state rect { transition: fill 0.18s, stroke 0.18s, transform 0.18s; }
.map-empty rect { fill: #16203a; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); stroke-width: 1; }
.map-abbr-empty { fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.32); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; }
.map-active { cursor: pointer; }
.map-active rect { fill: var(--red); stroke: #fff; stroke-width: 1.5; }
.map-active:hover rect { fill: #ef4444; stroke: #fff; stroke-width: 2.5; }
.map-abbr { fill: #fff; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; }
.map-count { fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; }
.map-legend { display: flex; gap: 28px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 36px; }
.legend-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.legend-dot { width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 3px; }
.legend-active { background: var(--red); border: 1px solid #fff; }
.legend-empty { background: #16203a; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

/* RESULTS — per-auctioneer table */
.results-table { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--white); }
.results-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); align-items: center; }
.results-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.results-head { background: var(--ink); }
.results-head span { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-weight: 600; }
.results-price-col { text-align: right; }
.r-item { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.r-auction, .r-date { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.r-price { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--red); }

/* RESULTS — empty state */
.results-empty { background: var(--white); border: 1px dashed var(--border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 48px 32px; text-align: center; }
.results-empty-lg { padding: 72px 32px; }
.re-icon { font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 14px; opacity: 0.6; }
.re-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.re-text { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* RESULTS — full sortable table */
.results-intro { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.results-intro p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 640px; }
.results-full { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
.results-full th { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; user-select: none; }
.results-full th.r-price { text-align: right; color: #fff; }
.results-full td { padding: 13px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--slate); }
.results-full td.r-price { text-align: right; }
.results-full tbody tr:hover { background: var(--red-pale); }
.results-full tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

/* FLAG MOTIF — footer accent */
.flag-motif { height: 4px; display: flex; }
.flag-motif span { flex: 1; }
.flag-motif span:nth-child(odd) { background: var(--red); }
.flag-motif span:nth-child(even) { background: var(--white); }

/* EMAIL CAPTURE BAND */
.news-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1428 0%, var(--blue) 55%, #0a1428 100%); padding: 64px 52px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.news-band::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .5; background:
  radial-gradient(circle at 15% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 0 1.5px, transparent 2px),
  radial-gradient(circle at 80% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0 1.5px, transparent 2px),
  radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 100% 0%, rgba(185,28,28,.3) 0%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 130px 130px,170px 170px,100% 100%; pointer-events: none; }
.news-band-inner { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.news-stars { color: #f87171; letter-spacing: 12px; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.news-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.news-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 300; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }
.news-cta { display: inline-block; background: var(--red); color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 15px 36px; border-radius: 7px; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s; }
.news-cta:hover { background: var(--red-light); }
.news-fineprint { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size: .8rem; margin-top: 16px; }

/* FAQ / ABOUT PAGES */
.faq-wrap { max-width: 820px; }
.faq-item { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 3px solid var(--red); border-radius: 8px; padding: 26px 30px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.faq-q { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.faq-a { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; }
.faq-a a { color: var(--red); }

/* CATEGORY INTRO */
.cat-intro { max-width: 820px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.cat-intro p { font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ENDED AUCTION TREATMENT */
.ended-note { text-align: center; background: var(--red-pale); color: var(--red); font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 10px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 16px; }
.detail-btn-ended { background: var(--slate) !important; }
.detail-btn-ended:hover { background: var(--ink) !important; }

/* 404 */
.notfound { min-height: 70vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 140px 40px 80px; }
.nf-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(5rem, 14vw, 10rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--red-pale); line-height: 1; }
.nf-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; margin: -10px 0 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.nf-text { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.nf-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.nf-secondary { border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--slate); padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; transition: all 0.2s; }
.nf-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--red); color: var(--red); }

/* FOOTER */
footer { background: var(--dark); border-top: 3px solid var(--red); }
.footer-main { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 56px 52px 40px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; }
.f-brand { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.f-brand span { color: #f87171; }
.f-tagline { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 240px; }
.f-col-title { font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #f87171; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.f-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.f-links a { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.f-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding: 20px 52px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.footer-copy { font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-legal a { font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .auction-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .states-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .cats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .list-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .results-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .results-full thead { display: none; }
  .results-full td { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
  .results-full td::before { content: attr(data-label); font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
  .results-full tr { display: block; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border); padding: 8px 0; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .auction-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .states-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  nav, .section-wrap, .states-section, .page-header, .detail-wrap { padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; }
}