@charset "UTF-8";
/*!
Theme Name: Bezel
Theme URI: https://simplefreethemes.com/bezel/
Author: bezelpress (refurb by pixley-dev)
Author URI: https://simplefreethemes.com/
Description: Bezel is a modern, light, elegant and blazing-fast WordPress theme built on the GeneratePress core engine, refurbished by pixley-dev. Features clean Montserrat and Open Sans typography, modular layout options, Gutenberg block editor styling, responsive design, SEO optimization, and rich customizer controls.
Version: 2.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: bezel
Domain Path: /languages/
Tags: two-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, one-column, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-menu, editor-style, featured-images, flexible-header, full-width-template, rtl-language-support, sticky-post, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, blog, news, e-commerce

This theme, like WordPress, is licensed under the GPL.
Use it to make something cool, have fun, and share what you've learned with others.

Bezel, Copyright 2017-2026 bezelpress, refurb by pixley-dev.
Built with GeneratePress core engine architecture (C) EDGE22 Studios LTD.
*/

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
>>> TABLE OF CONTENTS:
----------------------------------------------------------------
1.0 - Global Typography & Variables
2.0 - Site Header & Branding
3.0 - Navigation
4.0 - Posts & Blog Layout (Bezel Cards)
    4.1 - Category Badges & Labels
    4.2 - Post Meta & Byline
    4.3 - Featured Images
    4.4 - Read More Buttons
5.0 - Single Post Layout
    5.1 - Post Content & Blockquotes
    5.2 - Author Biography Card
    5.3 - Post Navigation
6.0 - Comments
7.0 - Widgets & Sidebar
8.0 - Footer & Site Info
9.0 - Search & Forms
10.0 - Gutenberg / Block Editor Support
11.0 - Responsive Enhancements
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
1.0 - Global Typography & Variables
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
:root {
	--bezel-font-heading: "Montserrat", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
	--bezel-font-body: "Open Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
	--bezel-border-color: #ebebeb;
	--bezel-card-bg: #ffffff;
	--bezel-accent: #eb684b;
	--bezel-accent-hover: #d96045;
	--bezel-heading: #020202;
	--bezel-text: #3d3d3d;
	--bezel-meta-color: #777777;
	--bezel-bg-light: #fafafa;
	--bezel-bg-body: #f2f2f0;
	--bezel-radius: 3px;
}

body {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-body);
	color: var(--bezel-text);
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	-moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.main-title,
.widget-title,
.entry-title,
.author-heading,
.comments-title {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

a,
a:visited {
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover,
a:focus,
a:active {
	color: var(--bezel-accent-hover);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
2.0 - Site Header & Branding
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.site-header {
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
}

.main-title {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.main-title a {
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.main-title a:hover {
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

.site-description {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-body);
	font-size: 13px;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	color: var(--bezel-meta-color);
	margin-top: 4px;
}

.site-logo {
	display: inline-block;
	max-width: 100%;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
3.0 - Navigation
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.main-navigation {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
}

.main-navigation .main-nav ul li a {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 13px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1.2px;
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
	transition: color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.main-navigation .main-nav ul li:hover > a,
.main-navigation .main-nav ul li.sfHover > a,
.main-navigation .main-nav ul li[class*="current-menu-"] > a {
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

.main-navigation .main-nav ul ul {
	box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	border-radius: var(--bezel-radius);
	background: #ffffff;
}

.main-navigation .main-nav ul ul li a {
	font-weight: 500;
	text-transform: none;
	letter-spacing: 0.2px;
	font-size: 14px;
	color: var(--bezel-text);
}

.main-navigation .main-nav ul ul li:hover > a,
.main-navigation .main-nav ul ul li.sfHover > a {
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
	background: var(--bezel-bg-light);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
4.0 - Posts & Blog Layout (Bezel Cards)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Section Header (Latest Published) */
.bezel-section-header {
	background: var(--bezel-card-bg, #ffffff);
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color, #ebebeb);
	border-top: 3px solid var(--bezel-accent, #eb684b);
	padding: 16px 24px;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	text-align: center;
	border-radius: var(--bezel-radius, 3px);
	box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.bezel-section-title {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 22px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--bezel-heading, #020202);
	margin: 0;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.separate-containers .inside-article {
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	border-radius: var(--bezel-radius);
	padding: 36px;
	background: var(--bezel-card-bg);
	transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.separate-containers .inside-article:hover {
	box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
	border-color: #dfdfdf;
}

/* Horizontal Post Card Layout (Homepage & Archives) */
.bezel-post-card .inside-article {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: row;
	align-items: stretch;
	gap: 28px;
	padding: 22px 24px;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.bezel-post-card:hover .inside-article {
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
	border-color: #dfdfdf;
}

/* Card Image (Left Column) */
.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-image {
	flex: 0 0 380px;
	max-width: 44%;
	margin-bottom: 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	border-radius: 4px;
	display: flex;
}

.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-image a {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
}

.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-image img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 200px;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
	border-radius: 4px;
	transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.bezel-post-card:hover .bezel-card-image img {
	transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Card Content (Right Column) */
.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-content {
	flex: 1;
	min-width: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-top {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.bezel-post-card .entry-meta-header-before {
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}

.bezel-post-card .post-first-category a {
	display: inline-block;
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #b85d43;
	text-decoration: none;
	background: transparent;
	border: none;
	padding: 0;
	letter-spacing: 0.2px;
	text-transform: capitalize;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.bezel-post-card .post-first-category a:hover {
	color: #9c3f27;
	background: transparent;
	text-decoration: underline;
}

.bezel-post-card .entry-title {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 22px;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.34;
	margin: 0 0 16px 0;
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
}

.bezel-post-card .entry-title a {
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.bezel-post-card .entry-title a:hover {
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

/* Card Meta (Bottom) */
.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-bottom {
	margin-top: auto;
}

.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-bottom .entry-meta {
	font-size: 13.5px;
	color: #555555;
	font-weight: 500;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
}

.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-bottom .entry-meta .posted-on {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	color: #555555;
}

.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-bottom .entry-meta time {
	color: #555555;
}

.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-bottom .entry-meta a {
	color: #555555;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-bottom .entry-meta a:hover {
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

/* 4.1 - Category Badges & Labels (General) */
.entry-meta-header-before {
	margin-bottom: 10px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.post-first-category a,
.entry-meta .cat-links a {
	display: inline-block;
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
	background: var(--bezel-bg-light);
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	padding: 3px 10px;
	border-radius: 3px;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.post-first-category a:hover,
.entry-meta .cat-links a:hover {
	background: var(--bezel-accent);
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

.post-label-featured {
	display: inline-block;
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 10px;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	background: var(--bezel-accent);
	color: #ffffff;
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: 3px;
}

.entry-meta {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 12.5px;
	font-weight: 500;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	color: var(--bezel-meta-color);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.entry-meta a {
	color: var(--bezel-meta-color);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.entry-meta .posted-on,
.entry-meta .byline {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
}

.entry-meta .posted-on time,
.entry-meta .posted-on .entry-date,
.entry-meta .posted-on .updated,
.entry-meta .posted-on .updated-date {
	display: inline !important;
	visibility: visible !important;
	opacity: 1 !important;
}

.entry-meta .updated-prefix {
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
}

.entry-meta > span + span:before {
	content: "•";
	margin: 0 8px;
	opacity: 0.5;
	color: var(--bezel-meta-color);
}

/* 4.3 - Featured Images */
.post-image {
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	overflow: hidden;
	border-radius: var(--bezel-radius);
}

.post-image img {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.separate-containers .inside-article:hover .post-image img {
	transform: scale(1.015);
}

/* 4.4 - Read More Buttons */
.read-more,
.more-link,
.button,
html input[type="button"],
input[type="reset"],
input[type="submit"] {
	display: inline-block;
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	padding: 10px 24px;
	border: 2px solid var(--bezel-heading);
	border-radius: 3px;
	background-color: transparent;
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
	text-decoration: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.read-more:hover,
.more-link:hover,
.button:hover,
html input[type="button"]:hover,
input[type="reset"]:hover,
input[type="submit"]:hover {
	background-color: var(--bezel-accent);
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
5.0 - Single Post Layout
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.single .inside-article {
	padding: 48px;
}

.single .entry-title {
	font-size: 34px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* 5.1 - Post Content & Blockquotes */
.entry-content {
	line-height: 1.8;
	font-size: 17px;
	color: var(--bezel-text);
}

.entry-content p {
	margin-bottom: 1.6em;
}

blockquote {
	border-left: 6px solid var(--bezel-accent);
	padding: 15px 24px;
	margin: 28px 0;
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-style: italic;
	font-size: 20px;
	line-height: 1.4;
	color: #555555;
	background: var(--bezel-bg-light);
	border-radius: 0 var(--bezel-radius) var(--bezel-radius) 0;
}

blockquote p:last-child {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 5.2 - Author Biography Card */
.author-info {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 24px;
	padding: 28px;
	margin: 40px 0 20px;
	background: var(--bezel-bg-light);
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	border-radius: var(--bezel-radius);
}

.author-avatar img {
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 2px solid #ffffff;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.author-title {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 18px;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
}

.author-heading {
	font-size: 13px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	color: var(--bezel-meta-color);
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-right: 4px;
}

.author-bio {
	font-size: 14.5px;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: #555555;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.author-link {
	display: inline-block;
	margin-top: 6px;
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.8px;
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
	text-decoration: none;
}

.author-link:hover {
	color: var(--bezel-accent-hover);
	text-decoration: underline;
}

/* 5.3 - Post Navigation */
.post-navigation {
	border-top: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	padding: 18px 0;
	margin-top: 30px;
}

.post-navigation .nav-links {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 16px;
}

.post-navigation a {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.post-navigation a:hover {
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
6.0 - Comments
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.comments-area {
	margin-top: 40px;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	padding-top: 35px;
}

.comments-title {
	font-size: 22px;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 25px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.comment-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0 0 35px;
	padding: 0;
}

.comment-list .comment-body {
	padding: 24px;
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	border-radius: var(--bezel-radius);
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.comment-author .avatar {
	border-radius: 50%;
	margin-right: 12px;
}

.comment-author .fn {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 15px;
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
}

.comment-metadata {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 12px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	color: var(--bezel-meta-color);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.comment-metadata a {
	color: var(--bezel-meta-color);
	text-decoration: none;
}

.comment-metadata a:hover {
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

.reply a {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	padding: 4px 12px;
	border-radius: 3px;
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.reply a:hover {
	background: var(--bezel-accent);
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

/* Comment Form */
#reply-title {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 20px;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.comment-form textarea {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 12px 16px;
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	border-radius: 3px;
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-body);
	font-size: 15px;
	transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.comment-form input[type="text"]:focus,
.comment-form input[type="email"]:focus,
.comment-form input[type="url"]:focus,
.comment-form textarea:focus {
	border-color: var(--bezel-accent);
	outline: none;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
7.0 - Widgets & Sidebar
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.sidebar .widget {
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	border-radius: var(--bezel-radius);
	padding: 32px;
	background: #ffffff;
	margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.sidebar .widget-title {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 14px;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	padding-bottom: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bezel-heading);
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
}

.sidebar .widget ul {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

.sidebar .widget ul li {
	padding: 9px 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	font-size: 14.5px;
}

.sidebar .widget ul li:last-child {
	border-bottom: none;
	padding-bottom: 0;
}

.sidebar .widget ul li a {
	color: var(--bezel-text);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar .widget ul li a:hover {
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

/* Tag Cloud Widget */
.widget_tag_cloud .tagcloud a {
	display: inline-block;
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading) !important;
	font-size: 11px !important;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.8px;
	color: #444444;
	background: var(--bezel-bg-light);
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	padding: 4px 10px;
	margin: 0 4px 6px 0;
	border-radius: 3px;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.widget_tag_cloud .tagcloud a:hover {
	background: var(--bezel-accent);
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
8.0 - Footer & Site Info
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.site-footer {
	border-top: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
}

.site-info {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-size: 12.5px;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	color: var(--bezel-meta-color);
	padding: 30px 0;
}

.site-info a {
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.site-info a:hover {
	color: var(--bezel-accent);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
9.0 - Search & Forms
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.search-form {
	display: flex;
	width: 100%;
}

.search-form label {
	flex: 1;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.search-form .search-field {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 10px 14px;
	border: 1px solid var(--bezel-border-color);
	border-right: none;
	border-radius: 3px 0 0 3px;
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-body);
	font-size: 14px;
}

.search-form .search-submit {
	border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
	padding: 10px 18px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
10.0 - Gutenberg / Block Editor Support
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.wp-block-button__link {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading) !important;
	font-weight: 700 !important;
	text-transform: uppercase !important;
	letter-spacing: 1px !important;
	font-size: 13px !important;
	border-radius: 3px !important;
	background-color: var(--bezel-heading) !important;
	color: #ffffff !important;
	transition: background-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.wp-block-button__link:hover {
	background-color: var(--bezel-accent) !important;
}

.wp-block-heading {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--bezel-heading);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
11.0 - Responsive Enhancements
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.separate-containers .inside-article {
		padding: 20px;
	}

	.bezel-post-card .inside-article {
		flex-direction: column !important;
		gap: 16px;
		padding: 16px;
	}

	.bezel-post-card .bezel-card-image {
		flex: 0 0 auto;
		max-width: 100%;
		width: 100%;
		height: 220px;
	}

	.bezel-post-card .entry-title {
		font-size: 18px;
		line-height: 1.35;
		margin-bottom: 12px;
	}

	.single .inside-article {
		padding: 24px;
	}

	.single .entry-title {
		font-size: 26px;
	}

	.author-info {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: center;
		text-align: center;
		padding: 20px;
	}

	.sidebar .widget {
		padding: 24px;
	}
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
12.0 - Authority Plugin Compatibility
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.entry-content .eeat-meta-badge,
.entry-content .toc-wrapper,
.entry-content .mid-related-stories,
.entry-content .whatsapp-mobile-banner,
.entry-content .authority-author-box,
.entry-content .cv-matcher-wrapper,
.entry-content .step-guide-box,
.entry-content .opportunity-explainer,
.entry-content .google-news-cta {
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
	max-width: 100%;
	box-sizing: border-box;
}

.entry-content .whatsapp-mobile-banner a,
.entry-content .toc-wrapper a,
.entry-content .authority-author-box a,
.entry-content .btn-gnews,
.entry-content .wa-banner-btn {
	text-decoration: none !important;
}

.entry-content .toc-title,
.entry-content .related-title,
.entry-content .wa-banner-title,
.entry-content .authority-author-info h4 {
	font-family: var(--bezel-font-heading);
}

.entry-content .wa-banner-btn,
.entry-content .wa-banner-btn span {
	color: #ffffff !important;
	text-decoration: none !important;
}