.forum-page {
    margin: 36px auto;
    max-width: 1100px;
    display: grid;
    /* main content on the left, sidebar on the right */
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial;
}

.forum-sidebar {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
}
.forum-sidebar {
    /* make sidebar visually separate and stick when scrolling on wide screens */
    align-self: start;
}

/* Sticky sidebar: stays visible while user scrolls */
.forum-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
    z-index: 5;
    max-height: calc(100vh - (var(--header-height) + 40px));
    overflow: auto;
    padding-right: 12px;
}
.forum-sidebar h4 {
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}
.forum-categories {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.forum-categories li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.forum-categories a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.forum-categories a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-soft);
    color: var(--text-main);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.forum-categories a.active {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-soft), rgba(0, 206, 209, 0.06));
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 1px 1px 10px rgb(0 206 209 / 100%);
}

.forum-main {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
}
.forum-main .forum-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.forum-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.forum-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0;
}
.btn-start {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.btn-start:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,206,209,0.12);
}

/* Alerts that match Authentiseal branding */
.alert {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.alert-error {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,235,238,1), rgba(255,244,245,1));
    border: 1px solid rgba(248,113,113,0.18);
    color: #7f1d1d;
}
.alert-success {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(237,247,237,1), rgba(240,255,249,1));
    border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.12);
    color: #065f46;
}
.form-row input.error,
.form-row textarea.error,
.form-row select.error {
    border-color: rgba(220,38,38,0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220,38,38,0.06);
}

.forum-list {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}
.forum-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 220px;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.forum-row .post-title a { color: var(--text-main); font-size:16px; }
.forum-row .post-title a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.forum-row .post-meta { color: var(--text-soft); font-size:13px; margin-top:6px; }
.forum-row .post-right { display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-end; gap:8px; }
.forum-row .post-right .post-date { color: var(--text-soft); font-size:13px; }
.forum-row .post-right .report-btn {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: #ff000047;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    color: var(--text-soft);
}
/* Hide the report count badge in the public UI (kept for admin/internal use) */
.report-count-badge {
    display: none !important;
}
.forum-row:hover {
    background: rgba(0,206,209,0.03);
}
.forum-row .post-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.forum-row .post-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.forum-row .post-title a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.badge-category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.badge-scams { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f97316, #ef4444); }
.badge-safe { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #059669); }
.badge-general { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #64748b, #475569); }
.badge-technical { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #1e40af); }
.post-date { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 13px; }
.post-status-flagged { color: var(--danger); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; }

.forum-form input[type="text"],
.forum-form input[type="email"],
.forum-form input[type="url"],
.forum-form textarea,
.forum-form select {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}
.form-row .field-help {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin-top:6px;
}
.inline-error {
    color: var(--danger);
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-top:6px;
}

/* Hero/banner for forum pages to match homepage mood */
.forum-hero {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,206,209,0.06), rgba(59,130,246,0.03));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,206,209,0.06);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.forum-hero .hero-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.forum-hero .hero-sub {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Reply card style to feel like the main site's panels */
.reply {
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fbfcfd);
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.reply .avatar {
    width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700;
    color:#fff;
}

/* Sidebar CTA */
.forum-sidebar .cta {
    margin-top: 16px;
    display:block;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    text-align:center;
    border-radius:8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-dark));
    color:white;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
}

/* Dark theme overrides for forum pages */
.forum-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220 0%, #0f1724 100%);
    color: var(--text-main);
    min-height: 100vh;
}
.forum-dark .forum-main {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.6), rgba(8,8,12,0.6));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    color: #e6f7f7;
}
.forum-dark .forum-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,206,209,0.08), rgba(8,18,28,0.06));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,206,209,0.06);
    color: #c8fbfb;
}
.forum-dark .forum-sidebar {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,10,15,0.6), rgba(6,8,12,0.6));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    color: #cfeff0;
}
.forum-dark .forum-row {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}
.forum-dark .post-title a {
    color: #bbf7d0;
}
.forum-dark .badge-category {
    color: #062a26;
}
.forum-dark .btn-start {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,206,209,0.12);
}
.forum-dark .reply {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.forum-dark input, .forum-dark textarea, .forum-dark select {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: #e6f7f7;
}

/* Ensure select dropdown options are readable in dark theme */
.forum-dark .forum-form select,
.forum-dark .forum-form select option {
    color: #e6f7f7;
    background: rgba(6,10,15,0.95);
}
.forum-dark .forum-form select::-ms-expand { display: block; } /* ensure IE arrow visible */

/* On light theme ensure options readable */
.forum-form select option {
    color: var(--text-main);
    background: var(--surface);
}
.forum-dark .alert-error {
    /* stronger, high-contrast error alert for dark backgrounds */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(220,38,38,0.20), rgba(220,38,38,0.10));
    border: 1px solid rgba(220,38,38,0.30);
    color: #fff4f4;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(220,38,38,0.06);
}
.forum-dark .alert-success {
    /* stronger success alert for dark backgrounds */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16,185,129,0.18), rgba(16,185,129,0.10));
    border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.20);
    color: #001f16;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16,185,129,0.06);
}

.external-link-row {
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:12px;
    margin: 12px 0 18px 0;
    padding:12px;
    border-radius:8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}
.external-link-row .link-text {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    word-break: break-all;
    font-size:14px;
}
.visit-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dark));
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: none;
    font-weight:700;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.back-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight:600;
}

/* Status badges for posts (verified / open / flagged) */
.status-badge {
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:6px 10px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:700;
}
.status-verified {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2dd7da, #4caf50);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}
.status-verified img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.status-open {
    background: rgba(186, 186, 186, 0.46);
    color: var(--text-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.06);
}
.status-flagged {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,#ffe4e6,#fecaca);
    color:#7f1d1d;
    border:1px solid rgba(248,113,113,0.15);
}

/* Reply form improvements */
.reply-form-card {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fbfbfc);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
}
.forum-dark .reply-form-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}
.reply-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: start;
}
.reply-form-grid .full {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.reply-input, .reply-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}
.forum-dark .reply-input, .forum-dark .reply-textarea {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    color: #e6f7f7;
}
.reply-textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.reply-actions {
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    margin-top:12px;
}
.reply-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-dark));
    color:white;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border:none;
    cursor:pointer;
    font-weight:700;
}
.reply-btn[disabled] { opacity:0.6; cursor:not-allowed; transform:none; }
.reply-help { color: var(--text-soft); font-size:13px; }

/* Sweet modal / toast */
.sweet-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 99999;
}
.sweet-modal {
    background: var(--surface);
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 20px 22px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    max-width: 420px;
    width: 90%;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(2,6,23,0.6);
    text-align: center;
}
.sweet-modal h3 { margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size:18px; color:var(--primary-dark); }
.sweet-modal p { margin: 6px 0; color:var(--text-soft); }
.sweet-modal .countdown { font-weight:700; color:var(--primary); margin-top:8px; }

/* Sweet alert variant for submissions */
.sweet-submit .sweet-modal {
    max-width: 520px;
    padding: 26px;
}
.sweet-submit .sweet-modal p { color: var(--text-main); }
.sweet-submit .sweet-actions { display:flex; gap:10px; justify-content:center; margin-top:14px; }
.sweet-submit .sweet-close { background:transparent; border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); padding:8px 12px; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer; color:var(--primary-dark); }
.sweet-submit .sweet-ok { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-dark)); color:#fff; padding:8px 12px; border-radius:8px; border:none; cursor:pointer; }

/* Make the submit modal high-contrast and readable on dark pages */
.sweet-submit .sweet-modal {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-main);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(2,6,23,0.6);
}
.sweet-submit .sweet-close {
    background: #f3f4f6;
    color: var(--text-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.forum-dark .sweet-submit .sweet-modal {
    /* keep modal light even on dark pages for readability */
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-main);
}
.forum-dark .sweet-submit .sweet-close {
    background: #f3f4f6;
    color: var(--text-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* Report modal overrides to ensure inputs are readable on dark pages */
.report-modal-overlay textarea,
.report-modal-overlay input[type="email"] {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    border: 1px solid #d1d5db !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.report-modal-overlay textarea::placeholder,
.report-modal-overlay input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .forum-page {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .forum-sidebar {
        position: static;
        max-height: none;
        overflow: visible;
    }
    .forum-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .forum-row .post-title { margin-bottom: 6px; }
}