:root {
  --bg-dark: #fcfbfa;          /* Warm Alabaster */
  --bg-navy: #f5f2eb;          /* Antique Cream */
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --primary: #991b1b;          /* Royal Burgundy */
  --primary-hover: #7f1d1d;
  --primary-glow: rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.06);
  --secondary: #c5a059;        /* Burnished Gold */
  --secondary-glow: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.06);
  --border-gold: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  --border-gold-hover: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  --text-main: #2d2520;        /* Deep Charcoal */
  --text-muted: #7c6e65;       /* Warm Taupe */
  --header-height: 70px;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-main);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-main); }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--transition-smooth); }
button, input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; outline: none; }

/* Layout & Utility */
.container { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; position: relative; z-index: 10; }
.section-padding { padding: 50px 0; }
.glow-bg {
  position: absolute; width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px); z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.6;
}
.glow-bg.top-left { top: -150px; left: -150px; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-glow) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.glow-bg.bottom-right { bottom: 100px; right: -150px; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--secondary-glow) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.grid-overlay {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
}
.gradient-text-gold { color: var(--primary); position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.gradient-text-gold::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px; background: var(--secondary); opacity: 0.25; z-index: -1; }
.badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; background: rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.glass-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(45, 37, 32, 0.03); transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.glass-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-gold-hover); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08); }

/* Buttons */
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.82rem; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition-smooth); border: none; gap: 6px; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--primary); color: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.12); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-hover); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.2); }
.btn-secondary { background: #ffffff; color: var(--text-main); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); }
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--bg-navy); border-color: var(--secondary); }
.btn-accent { background: var(--secondary); color: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15); }
.btn-accent:hover { background: #b28a43; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3); }

/* Announcement & Header */
.ticker-bar { background: var(--primary); color: #ffffff; text-align: center; padding: 6px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; position: relative; z-index: 100; }
.ticker-bar a { text-decoration: underline; color: #ffd685; font-weight: 600; }
header#main-header {
  position: relative; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: var(--header-height);
  background: rgba(252, 251, 250, 0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); z-index: 99; display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.header-container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; }
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; }
.logo i { color: var(--primary); }
.logo span { color: var(--secondary); }
nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted); position: relative; padding: 4px 0; }
.nav-links a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 0; height: 1.5px; background: var(--primary); transition: var(--transition-smooth); }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--primary); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }
.menu-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; color: var(--text-main); font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer; }
.mobile-menu { position: fixed; top: var(--header-height); left: -100%; width: 100%; height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height)); background: var(--bg-dark); border-right: 1px solid var(--border-gold); z-index: 98; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 25px 20px; gap: 20px; transition: var(--transition-smooth); }
.mobile-menu.active { left: 0; }
.mobile-menu ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; list-style: none; }
.mobile-menu ul a { font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); }
.mobile-menu ul a:hover, .mobile-menu ul a.active { color: var(--primary); }

/* Routing setup */
.page-section { display: none; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease; }
.page-section.active-page { display: block; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Dropdown Navigation styling */
.nav-dropdown-item { position: relative; list-style: none; }
.dropdown-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 0; min-width: 180px; display: none;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; list-style: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); z-index: 1000;
}
.dropdown-menu li { width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.dropdown-menu li a {
  padding: 6px 16px; display: block; font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; width: 100%;
  text-align: left; border: none; background: none;
}
.dropdown-menu li a::after { display: none; } /* Disable underline for dropdown items */
.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  color: var(--primary); background: var(--bg-navy);
}
.nav-dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex;
}
.nav-dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-toggle {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================
   PAGE 1: HOME PAGE VIEW
   ========================================== */
.hero-sec { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 30px; align-items: center; padding: 40px 0 20px; }
.hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.3rem; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hero-content p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 480px; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.hero-graphic { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.hero-graphic img { width: 100%; max-width: 380px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(45, 37, 32, 0.05); }
.hero-badge-overlay { position: absolute; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--secondary); padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.hero-badge-overlay.top-right { top: -10px; right: 0; }
.hero-badge-overlay.bottom-left { bottom: -10px; left: 0; }
.trust-strip { background: var(--bg-navy); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); padding: 18px 0; text-align: center; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.trust-title { font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: 700; }
.trust-logos { display: flex; justify-content: space-around; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; opacity: 0.8; }
.trust-logo-item i { color: var(--primary); margin-right: 4px; }
.benefits-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 25px; }
.benefit-card { padding: 20px; }
.benefit-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 6px; background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.benefit-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.benefit-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.fast-track-sec { padding: 40px 0; }
.fast-track-box { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 25px; text-align: center; }
.fast-track-form { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) auto; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.fast-track-form select, .fast-track-form button { padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); background: #ffffff; }
.services-preview-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 25px; }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.service-preview-card { padding: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; }
.service-preview-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.service-preview-card h3 i { color: var(--primary); }
.service-preview-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 14px; flex-grow: 1; }
.service-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.service-link:hover i { transform: translateX(2px); }
.testimonial-sec { background: var(--bg-navy); border-radius: 10px; margin-top: 40px; padding: 40px 20px; }
.testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: 25px; }
.testimonial-card { padding: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; height: 100%; }
.quote-content { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative; }
.quote-content::before { content: '“'; font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif; font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--primary); opacity: 0.12; position: absolute; top: -15px; left: -5px; }
.student-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.student-img { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 1px solid var(--secondary); }
.student-details h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.student-details span { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--primary); }
.about-preview-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: center; padding: 30px; margin-top: 40px; }
.stats-counter-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.stat-counter-box { padding: 15px; text-align: center; }
.stat-number { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; }
.final-cta-sec { padding: 45px 0; text-align: center; }
.newsletter-form { max-width: 440px; margin: 20px auto 0; display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.newsletter-form input { flex-grow: 1; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ==========================================
   PAGE 2: BLOG & GUIDES VIEW
   ========================================== */
.blog-header { text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 10px auto 30px; }
.search-filter-container { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 25px; }
.search-row { display: flex; }
.search-input-wrapper { position: relative; flex-grow: 1; }
.search-input-wrapper i { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--text-muted); }
.search-input-wrapper input { width: 100%; padding: 10px 10px 10px 34px; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.filter-tabs-scroll { overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; }
.filter-tabs { display: flex; gap: 6px; list-style: none; }
.filter-btn { padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 4px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.76rem; cursor: pointer; }
.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #ffffff; }
.blog-main-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; gap: 25px; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.blog-card { overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; }
.blog-card-img-wrapper { position: relative; height: 160px; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card-img-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: var(--transition-smooth); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img-wrapper img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.blog-card-category { position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 8px; background: var(--primary); color: #ffffff; padding: 3px 6px; border-radius: 3px; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; }
.blog-card-content { padding: 15px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; }
.blog-card-meta { display: flex; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.blog-card-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 3px; }
.blog-card-content h3 { font-size: 1.0rem; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.blog-card-content h3:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.blog-card-content p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; flex-grow: 1; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.affiliate-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.sidebar-widget { padding: 15px; }
.sidebar-widget h4 { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); padding-bottom: 6px; color: var(--primary); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.affiliate-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; list-style: none; }
.affiliate-item-card { background: var(--bg-dark); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); border-radius: 6px; padding: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.affiliate-icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 4px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.affiliate-info h5 { font-size: 0.76rem; }
.affiliate-info p { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.sponsor-banner-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-navy) 0%, rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.02) 100%); padding: 15px; text-align: center; }

/* Timeline & FAQ */
.timeline-sec { background: var(--bg-navy); border-radius: 10px; margin-top: 40px; padding: 40px 20px; }
.timeline-container { max-width: 640px; margin: 25px auto 0; position: relative; }
.timeline-container::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 2px; background: var(--border-gold); top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%; margin-left: -1px; }
.timeline-item { padding: 8px 20px; position: relative; width: 50%; }
.timeline-item.left { left: 0; text-align: right; }
.timeline-item.right { left: 50%; }
.timeline-item::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 10px; height: 10px; background-color: var(--bg-dark); border: 2.5px solid var(--primary); top: 15px; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 1; }
.timeline-item.right::after { left: -5px; }
.timeline-item.left::after { right: -5px; }
.timeline-card { padding: 14px; }
.timeline-card h4 { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--primary); }
.timeline-card p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.faq-container { max-width: 640px; margin: 30px auto 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.faq-trigger { width: 100%; padding: 12px 15px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: none; border: none; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; text-align: left; }
.faq-trigger i { color: var(--primary); transition: var(--transition-smooth); }
.faq-item.active .faq-trigger i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0 15px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; transition: max-height 0.25s ease-out, padding 0.25s ease-out; }
.faq-item.active .faq-content { max-height: 120px; padding-bottom: 12px; }

/* ==========================================
   PAGE 3: TOOLS PANEL VIEW
   ========================================== */
.tools-intro { text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 10px auto 30px; }
.tools-hub-tabs { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 25px; }
.tool-tab-btn { padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.78rem; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.tool-tab-btn.active, .tool-tab-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #ffffff; }
.tool-pane { display: none; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease; }
.tool-pane.active-pane { display: block; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Cost Calculator Layout */
.calc-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 25px; }
.calc-controls { padding: 15px; }
.control-group { margin-bottom: 15px; }
.control-group label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.control-group label span.val-label { color: var(--primary); }
.calc-select { width: 100%; padding: 8px; border-radius: 5px; background: var(--bg-dark); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.calc-range { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 100%; height: 4px; background: rgba(45, 37, 32, 0.1); border-radius: 5px; outline: none; }
.calc-range::-webkit-slider-thumb { -webkit-appearance: none; width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); cursor: pointer; }
.calc-results { padding: 20px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-navy) 0%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.04) 100%); border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; }
.total-cost-num { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 750; color: var(--primary); font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif; margin: 4px 0; }
.breakdown-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.breakdown-row span:last-child { font-weight: 600; }
.progress-bar-wrap { height: 5px; background: rgba(45, 37, 32, 0.08); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.progress-bar-fill { height: 100%; background: var(--primary); }
.part-time-coverage { background: rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.02); border: 1px dashed var(--primary); padding: 10px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.76rem; }

/* Quiz Checker */
.quiz-card { max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px; }
.quiz-progress { height: 3px; background: rgba(45, 37, 32, 0.08); border-radius: 5px; margin-bottom: 18px; overflow: hidden; }
.quiz-progress-bar { height: 100%; background: var(--primary); width: 25%; transition: var(--transition-smooth); }
.quiz-step { display: none; }
.quiz-step.active-step { display: block; }
.quiz-step h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.quiz-options { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.quiz-option-btn { padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 6px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); text-align: left; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.quiz-option-btn.selected { background: rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.03); border-color: var(--primary); }
.quiz-option-btn i { opacity: 0; }
.quiz-option-btn.selected i { opacity: 1; color: var(--primary); }
.quiz-navigation { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px; }
.quiz-results-view { text-align: center; }
.quiz-meter-container { position: relative; width: 110px; height: 110px; margin: 0 auto 15px; }
.quiz-meter-svg { width: 110px; height: 110px; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.quiz-meter-bg { fill: none; stroke: rgba(45, 37, 32, 0.04); stroke-width: 8; }
.quiz-meter-fill { fill: none; stroke: var(--primary); stroke-width: 8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 282.7; stroke-dashoffset: 282.7; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.2s ease-out; }
.quiz-meter-value { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; }
.quiz-verdict { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--primary); }
.quiz-advice-box { background: var(--bg-navy); border: 1px dashed var(--border-gold); padding: 12px; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Scholarship Matcher */
.matcher-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.matcher-filters { padding: 15px; }
.matcher-filter-group { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.matcher-filter-group label { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.76rem; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.scholarship-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.scholarship-card { padding: 15px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.sch-details h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sch-meta-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sch-meta-tag { padding: 1px 5px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--bg-navy); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.sch-desc { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.sch-value { text-align: right; }
.sch-value-num { font-size: 1.3rem; font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); }
.sch-value-label { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* ==========================================
   PAGE 4: CONTACT US VIEW
   ========================================== */
.contact-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: 30px; margin-top: 15px; }
.contact-details-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.contact-info-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; list-style: none; }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
.contact-info-icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--bg-navy); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.contact-info-text h4 { font-size: 0.88rem; }
.contact-info-text p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.map-container { width: 100%; height: 180px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); background: var(--bg-navy); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.vector-map-svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.45; }
.map-pin { position: absolute; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); cursor: pointer; }
.map-pin::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--primary); border: 1.5px solid #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; }
.map-pin::before { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 16px; height: 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 50%; transform: translate(-4px, -4px); animation: pulse-pin 2s infinite; opacity: 0.5; }
@keyframes pulse-pin { 0% { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; } }
.map-pin-label { position: absolute; bottom: 12px; transform: translateX(-50%); background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--primary); padding: 1px 5px; border-radius: 3px; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap; }
.contact-form-col { padding: 20px; }
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.form-group-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea { width: 100%; padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: 5px; background: var(--bg-dark); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); color: var(--text-main); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--primary); background: #ffffff; }
.form-error { font-size: 0.65rem; color: #ef4444; margin-top: 3px; display: none; }
.form-success-msg { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05); border: 1px solid #10b981; padding: 18px; border-radius: 6px; color: #065f46; text-align: center; display: none; }

/* ==========================================
   LEGAL LAYOUT
   ========================================== */
.legal-doc-wrap { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); border-radius: 10px; padding: 30px; }
.legal-doc-wrap h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary); padding-bottom: 8px; }
.legal-doc-wrap h2 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 20px 0 10px; border-left: 3px solid var(--primary); padding-left: 8px; }
.legal-doc-wrap p { margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.legal-doc-wrap ul { margin-bottom: 14px; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.legal-doc-wrap li { margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* ==========================================
   ARTICLE MODAL OVERLAY
   ========================================== */
.article-modal { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: rgba(45, 37, 32, 0.5); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px); display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 1000; padding: 20px; }
.article-modal-content { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); border-radius: 10px; max-width: 640px; width: 100%; max-height: 80vh; overflow-y: auto; position: relative; box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(45, 37, 32, 0.1); }
.article-modal-close { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; color: var(--text-main); font-size: 0.9rem; z-index: 10; }
.article-modal-close:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #ffffff; }
.article-modal-hero-img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); }
.article-modal-body { padding: 20px; }
.article-modal-title { font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--text-main); margin-top: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.article-modal-rich-text { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.article-modal-rich-text h2 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-main); margin: 18px 0 8px; }
.article-modal-rich-text p { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.article-modal-rich-text ul { margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 18px; }
.article-modal-rich-text blockquote { border-left: 3px solid var(--primary); padding-left: 12px; font-style: italic; color: var(--primary); margin: 15px 0; background: rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.02); padding: 8px 12px; }
.article-affiliate-box { margin-top: 20px; padding: 14px; background: var(--bg-navy); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); border-radius: 6px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.article-affiliate-details h5 { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.article-affiliate-details p { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================== */
footer { background: var(--bg-card); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold); padding: 35px 0 15px; margin-top: 30px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr; gap: 25px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--primary); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold); padding-bottom: 4px; }
.footer-desc { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.social-icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-dark); border: 1px solid var(--border-gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.social-icon:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #ffffff; border-color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--primary); padding-left: 3px; }
.footer-bottom { margin-top: 25px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold); padding-top: 15px; text-align: center; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.affiliate-disclosure { line-height: 1.4; text-align: justify; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-sec { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .hero-graphic { order: -1; }
  .benefits-grid, .services-grid, .testimonial-grid, .calc-layout, .matcher-layout, .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fast-track-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid .footer-col:first-child, .footer-grid .footer-col:last-child { grid-column: span 2; }
  .menu-toggle { display: block; }
  nav .nav-links, nav .btn-accent { display: none; }
}






/* Custom Header & Footer Layout Overrides */
#page, .site {
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

header#main-header {
  position: relative !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  padding: 20px 0 !important;
  background: #991b1b !important;
  border-bottom: 4px solid #c5a059 !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 20px !important;
}

header#main-header .logo {
  flex: 1 1 0% !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

header#main-header .logo i {
  color: #c5a059 !important;
}

header#main-header .nav-links {
  flex: 0 1 auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important; /* Centers links between logo and wrapper */
  padding: 0 !important;
}

header#main-header .nav-links a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 6px 0 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

header#main-header .nav-links a:hover,
header#main-header .nav-links a.active {
  color: #c5a059 !important;
}

header#main-header .nav-links a::after {
  background: #c5a059 !important;
}

header#main-header .btn-wrapper {
  flex: 1 1 0% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
}

.nav-dropdown-item {
  position: relative !important;
}

.dropdown-toggle i {
  margin-left: 4px !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-toggle i {
  transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 100% !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  background: #7f1d1d !important;
  border: 1px solid #c5a059 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  padding: 10px 0 !important;
  min-width: 180px !important;
  display: none !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  z-index: 10000 !important;
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex !important;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: #991b1b !important;
  color: #c5a059 !important;
}

header#main-header .btn-accent {
  background: #c5a059 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #c5a059 !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

header#main-header .btn-accent:hover {
  background: #7f1d1d !important;
  color: #c5a059 !important;
  border-color: #c5a059 !important;
}

header#main-header .menu-toggle {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 921px) {
  .header-container {
    justify-content: space-between !important;
  }
  
  header#main-header .nav-links,
  header#main-header .btn-wrapper {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  header#main-header .menu-toggle {
    display: block !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
  }
}

footer,
.footer-nav {
  background: #991b1b !important;
  border-top: 4px solid #c5a059 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 45px 0 20px !important;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #c5a059 !important;
  font-family: "Lora", Georgia, serif !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2) !important;
}

.footer-desc,
.footer-links a,
.footer-bottom,
.affiliate-disclosure {
  color: #f5f2eb !important;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #c5a059 !important;
}

footer .logo {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

footer .logo span {
  color: #c5a059 !important;
}

/* Global Spacing Compression Overrides */
.section-padding {
  padding: 35px 0 !important;
}

.hero-sec {
  padding: 25px 0 15px !important;
}

.trust-strip {
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
}

.testimonial-sec {
  margin-top: 25px !important;
  padding: 25px 15px !important;
}

.about-preview-grid {
  margin-top: 25px !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
}

.final-cta-sec {
  padding: 30px 0 !important;
}

.timeline-sec {
  margin-top: 25px !important;
  padding: 25px 15px !important;
}

.benefit-grid,
.features-grid,
.outcomes-grid,
.guides-grid,
.footer-grid {
  gap: 20px !important;
}

/* Prevent logo wrapping */
header#main-header .logo, footer .logo, .logo {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Force Elementor header parent containers to stretch full width */
header#main-header .elementor,
header#main-header .elementor-element,
header .e-con,
header .e-con-inner,
header#main-header .elementor-widget,
header#main-header .elementor-widget-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 20px !important;
}


/* Fix Fast-Track form submit button background specificity */
.fast-track-form button.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
}
.fast-track-form button.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-hover) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary-hover) !important;
}


/* Universal Page Header & Entry Header Background Fix */
.entry-header,
.entry-header *,
.page-header,
.page-header * {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.entry-header {
  padding: 20px 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2) !important;
}

h1.entry-title,
.entry-header h1 {
  color: #2d2520 !important; /* Deep Charcoal */
  font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-size: 2.2rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}


/* Elegant Category Archive Header */
.ast-archive-description {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #991b1b 0%, #7f1d1d 100%) !important;
  border-left: 6px solid #c5a059 !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-right: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  padding: 30px 40px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.08) !important;
  margin-bottom: 30px !important;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
}

.ast-archive-description .ast-archive-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-size: 2.2rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.ast-archive-description p {
  color: #f5f2eb !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}