/* Author register — Lora headings, Inter text, project theme #ef1717 */
/* Scope under .author-landing-page so it only affects this page */

.author-landing-page {
  --ink: #212121;
  --paper: #ffffff;
  --cream: #f5f5f5;
  --theme: #ef1717;
  --theme-light: #f35353;
  --theme-pale: #fef5f5;
  --muted: #6c757d;
  --border: #e9ecef;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Headings: Lora */
.author-landing-page .hero-title,
.author-landing-page .signup-card h2,
.author-landing-page .why-section h2,
.author-landing-page .features-section h2,
.author-landing-page .authors-section h2,
.author-landing-page .testimonials-section h2,
.author-landing-page .cta-band h2,
.author-landing-page .faq-section h2,
.author-landing-page .why-item h3,
.author-landing-page .feature-card h3,
.author-landing-page .stat-num {
  font-family: 'Lora', serif;
}

.author-landing-page .coupon-strip {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.6rem 5vw;
}
.author-landing-page .coupon-strip-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
}
.author-landing-page .coupon-strip-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--theme);
  background: var(--theme-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239,23,23,0.25);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.65rem; border-radius: 50px;
}
.author-landing-page .coupon-strip-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.author-landing-page .coupon-strip-text strong { color: var(--ink); }
.author-landing-page .coupon-strip-code {
  font-family: monospace; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--theme);
  background: var(--theme-pale);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(239,23,23,0.45);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 6px;
}
.author-landing-page .coupon-strip-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white); background: var(--theme);
  border: none; padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s;
}
.author-landing-page .coupon-strip-btn:hover { background: var(--theme-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.author-landing-page .coupon-strip-copied {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s; pointer-events: none;
}
.author-landing-page .coupon-strip-copied.show { opacity: 1; }
.author-landing-page .coupon-strip-expiry {
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted);
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.author-landing-page .hero-wrap {
  /* min-height: 70vh;*/
  padding: 2rem 0 2rem; 
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
}
.author-landing-page .hero-wrap::before {
  content: none;
}
.author-landing-page .hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--theme); text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--theme-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239,23,23,0.25);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem; border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}
.author-landing-page .hero-eyebrow::before { content: '✦'; }
.author-landing-page .hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .hero-title em {
  font-style: italic; color: var(--theme);
  display: block;
}
.author-landing-page .hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted);
  /* max-width: 440px; */
   line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.author-landing-page .btn-large {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white); background: var(--theme);
  border: none; padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s; text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .btn-large:hover { background: var(--theme-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(239,23,23,0.35); }
.author-landing-page .btn-large-outline {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink); background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.83rem 2rem; border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.author-landing-page .btn-large-outline:hover { border-color: var(--theme); color: var(--theme); }
.author-landing-page .hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.author-landing-page .stat-num {
  font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.author-landing-page .stat-label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 0.1rem; }

.author-landing-page .signup-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}
.author-landing-page .card-tag {
  position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--theme);
  color: var(--white); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 1rem; border-radius: 50px;
}
.author-landing-page .signup-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem; text-align: center;
}
.author-landing-page .signup-card .signup-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}
.author-landing-page .signup-card .form-control {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  padding: 0.42rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f8f9fa;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.author-landing-page .signup-card .form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--theme);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239,23,23,0.15);
  outline: none;
}
.author-landing-page .signup-card .btn-primary {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white); background: var(--theme);
  border: none; padding: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.author-landing-page .signup-card .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--theme-light); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(239,23,23,0.4); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.author-landing-page .signin-link {
  text-align: center; font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1rem;
}
.author-landing-page .signin-link a { color: var(--theme); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.author-landing-page .signup-card hr { border-color: var(--border); margin: 1rem 0; }
.author-landing-page .signup-card .text-center { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.author-landing-page .signup-card .btn-link { color: var(--theme); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.author-landing-page .signup-card .btn-link:hover { color: var(--theme-light); text-decoration: underline; }
.author-landing-page .signup-card .form-group { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.author-landing-page .signup-card .custom-control-label { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); }

.author-landing-page .why-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.author-landing-page .why-section::before {
  content: none;
}
.author-landing-page .section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--theme);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.author-landing-page .why-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px; color: var(--ink);
}
.author-landing-page .why-section h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--theme); }
.author-landing-page .why-section .section-sub {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 500px; margin: 1rem auto 0;
}

/* Register index: choose-your-path cards */
.author-landing-page .author-register-index-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .author-register-index-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all .25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.author-landing-page .author-register-index-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--theme);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.author-landing-page .author-register-index-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); color: var(--ink); }
.author-landing-page .author-register-index-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.author-landing-page .author-register-index-card .why-icon {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.author-landing-page .author-register-index-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .author-register-index-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem; flex-grow: 1;
}
.author-landing-page .author-register-index-cta {
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--theme);
  transition: color .2s;
}
.author-landing-page .author-register-index-card:hover .author-register-index-cta { color: var(--theme-light); }

.author-landing-page .why-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .why-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all .25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.author-landing-page .why-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--theme);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.author-landing-page .why-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.author-landing-page .why-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.author-landing-page .why-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--theme-pale);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.author-landing-page .why-item h3 {
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .why-item p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

.author-landing-page .features-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.author-landing-page .features-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.author-landing-page .features-section .section-sub {
  text-align: center; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.author-landing-page .features-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all .25s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.author-landing-page .feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--theme);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.author-landing-page .feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.author-landing-page .feature-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.author-landing-page .feature-dot {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.author-landing-page .dot-amber { background: var(--theme-pale); }
.author-landing-page .dot-blue  { background: rgba(58,120,200,0.10); }
.author-landing-page .dot-green { background: rgba(58,180,100,0.10); }
.author-landing-page .dot-rose  { background: rgba(220,80,80,0.08); }
.author-landing-page .dot-purple{ background: rgba(130,80,220,0.10); }
.author-landing-page .dot-teal  { background: rgba(30,160,150,0.10); }
.author-landing-page .feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .feature-card p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

.author-landing-page .authors-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  text-align: center;
}
.author-landing-page .authors-section h2 {
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .authors-section .section-sub {
  color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.author-landing-page .authors-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.author-landing-page .author-pill {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: all .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.author-landing-page .author-pill:hover { border-color: var(--theme); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(239,23,23,0.15); color: var(--ink); }
.author-landing-page .author-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.author-landing-page .author-avatar-wrap .author-avatar,
.author-landing-page .author-avatar-wrap .author-avatar-initials {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.author-landing-page .author-avatar {
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--theme-pale);
}
.author-landing-page .author-avatar-initials {
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--theme);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem; color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-landing-page .author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center; color: var(--ink);
}

.author-landing-page .testimonials-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--paper);
}
.author-landing-page .testimonials-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.author-landing-page .testimonials-section .section-sub {
  text-align: center; color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.author-landing-page .cta-band {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.author-landing-page .cta-band h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.author-landing-page .cta-band p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.author-landing-page .cta-band .btn-cta {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white); background: var(--theme);
  border: none; padding: 0.9rem 2.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s; text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}
.author-landing-page .cta-band .btn-cta:hover { background: var(--theme-light); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(239,23,23,0.3); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.author-landing-page .faq-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.author-landing-page .faq-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px; text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.author-landing-page .faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.author-landing-page .faq-q {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.3rem 0;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; text-align: left;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.author-landing-page .faq-q:hover { color: var(--theme); }
.author-landing-page .faq-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 1rem; transition: transform .25s; }
.author-landing-page .faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.author-landing-page .faq-a {
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7;
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .35s ease;
}
.author-landing-page .faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 800px; padding-bottom: 1.2rem; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .author-landing-page .hero-wrap { min-height: auto; padding: 1rem 0; }
  .author-landing-page .why-grid,
  .author-landing-page .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .author-landing-page .author-register-index-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .author-landing-page .hero-title { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .author-landing-page .hero-stats { gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .author-landing-page .why-grid,
  .author-landing-page .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .author-landing-page .author-register-index-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}