/* ==========================================================================
   UK Assignment Helpers - Custom Design System & Theme
   Palette:
   - Primary Oxbridge Crimson: #801424 (Dark: #600f1b, Deep Footer: #480913)
   - Academic Navy Blue:       #2758A7 (Dark: #1b4380)
   - Heritage University Cream:#F7F7DF (Soft: #FAF9F2)
   - Slate Dark:               #191C21 (Surface: #222B37)
   - Border Subtle:            #E3E7EE
   Fonts:
   - Headings & Accents: 'Poppins', -apple-system, sans-serif
   - Body & Content:     'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --color-primary: #801424;
  --color-primary-dark: #600f1b;
  --color-primary-hover: #94182b;
  --color-primary-subtle: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.08);

  --color-secondary: #2758A7;
  --color-secondary-dark: #1b4380;
  --color-secondary-hover: #3369bf;
  --color-secondary-subtle: rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.08);

  --color-cream: #F7F7DF;
  --color-cream-soft: #FAF9F2;
  --color-cream-dark: #ebebc7;

  --color-dark: #191C21;
  --color-dark-surface: #222B37;
  --color-footer-crimson: #480913;
  --color-footer-darker: #38050e;
  --color-text-main: #2b303a;
  --color-text-muted: #5e6675;
  --color-border: #e2e6ed;
  --color-border-subtle: #edf0f5;
  --color-white: #ffffff;

  --color-success: #15803d;
  --color-success-subtle: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.1);
  --color-warning: #d97706;

  --font-heading: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --radius-card: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --radius-circle: 50%;

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.06);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 18px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.06);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 28px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.10);
  --shadow-float: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.12);

  --transition-smooth: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Base & Typography */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.font-poppins,
.navbar-brand,
.nav-link,
.btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

h1, h2, h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Background utilities */
.bg-cream {
  background-color: var(--color-cream) !important;
}
.bg-cream-soft {
  background-color: var(--color-cream-soft) !important;
}
.bg-primary-custom {
  background-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}
.bg-secondary-custom {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
}
.text-primary-custom {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}
.text-secondary-custom {
  color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
}

/* Top Notification / Trust Bar */
.top-notification-bar {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.top-notification-bar a {
  color: var(--color-cream);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.top-notification-bar a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR & LOGO (Optimized Width, Height & Max-Width)
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar-custom {
  background-color: rgba(247, 247, 223, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.12);
  padding: 10px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1040;
}
.navbar-custom.scrolled {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom-color: #e5e8ef;
}

/* Logo Dimensions & Responsive Aspect Ratio */
.brand-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 210px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    max-height: 40px;
    max-width: 180px;
  }
  .navbar-custom {
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 34px;
    max-height: 36px;
    max-width: 155px;
  }
}

.nav-link-custom {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.nav-link-custom:hover,
.nav-link-custom.active {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  background-color: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE MENU SLIDE FROM LEFT & ANIMATED HAMBURGER BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-menu-toggle-btn {
  background: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 42px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle-btn:hover,
.mobile-menu-toggle-btn:focus {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.mobile-hamburger-box {
  width: 22px;
  height: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.mobile-hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.mobile-menu-toggle-btn:hover .mobile-hamburger-line,
.mobile-menu-toggle-btn:focus .mobile-hamburger-line {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mobile-menu-offcanvas {
    width: 320px !important;
    max-width: 86vw !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 12px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    border-right: 1.5px solid rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.15) !important;
    transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu-offcanvas.offcanvas-start {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    border-left: 0;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
  .mobile-menu-offcanvas.show {
    transform: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-offcanvas .nav-link-custom {
    padding: 11px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-offcanvas .nav-link-custom:hover,
  .mobile-menu-offcanvas .nav-link-custom.active {
    background-color: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu-offcanvas .dropdown-menu {
    border: 1px solid #eef2f6 !important;
    background: #fdfdfd;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 6px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-offcanvas .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-close-btn {
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .mobile-menu-close-btn:hover {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS (Human-Crafted, High-Contrast & Tactile Micro-Interactions)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-pill {
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.btn-primary-custom {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.22);
}
.btn-primary-custom:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.3);
}
.btn-primary-custom:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.2);
}

.btn-secondary-custom {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.2);
}
.btn-secondary-custom:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.28);
}
.btn-secondary-custom:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline-primary-custom {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn-outline-primary-custom:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline-secondary-custom {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.btn-outline-secondary-custom:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Icon badges inside buttons */
.round-icon-badge {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-pill:hover .round-icon-badge {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Preset word count pills in calculator & order page */
.btn-word-preset,
.btn-order-word {
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border: 1px solid #d5dae2;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-word-preset:hover,
.btn-order-word:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-word-preset.active,
.btn-order-word.active {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION WITH BLACK / DARK ACADEMIC OVERLAY
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #080c14;
  padding: 65px 0 95px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 12, 20, 0.90) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 50%, rgba(8, 12, 20, 0.92) 100%),
    url('../../images/banner.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .hero-section {
    padding: 45px 0 65px 0;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Feature Check Items in Hero */
.feature-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.check-circle {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.22);
  color: #4ade80;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.45);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Floating Calculator Card (Border Radius Rounded with Theme Border) */
.quote-calculator-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.18);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.quote-calculator-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary));
  border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .quote-calculator-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
}

/* Dual Mode Selector Tabs in Hero */
.hero-mode-tabs {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  padding: 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.12);
}
.btn-hero-mode {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.btn-hero-mode:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn-hero-mode.active {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.25);
}

.calc-pill-tabs {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.calc-pill-tabs .btn-tab {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.calc-pill-tabs .btn-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.25);
}

.calc-form-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.calc-input-select,
.form-control-custom {
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background-color: #fdfdfd;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  width: 100%;
}
.calc-input-select:focus,
.form-control-custom:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.12);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
}

.price-summary-box {
  background: var(--color-cream-soft);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.price-display-amount {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES TICKER - AUTO SLIDE TO THE RIGHT
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip {
  background-color: #FAF9F2;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.12);
  position: relative;
}

.ticker-wrapper-right {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  /* Removed white overlay / mask image */
  mask-image: none !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: none !important;
}

.ticker-track-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-right 34s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.ticker-track-right:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee-right {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0%);
  }
}

.uni-official-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.uni-official-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.12);
}
.uni-official-card img {
  height: 30px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 105px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.uni-official-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.uni-official-card .uni-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.uni-badge-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #555e6c;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e7ebf2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.uni-badge-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  background: var(--color-secondary-subtle);
  border-color: rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROMO DISCOUNT CARDS (Solid Academic Voucher Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.promo-card-left {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.promo-card-left:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.promo-card-right {
  background-color: #f8fdf9;
  border: 2px solid #16a34a;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.promo-card-right:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.promo-huge-num {
  font-size: 4.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT ARE YOU STUCK ON? (Interactive Subject Filter & Cards Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-stuck-filter {
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1.5px solid #dce2ec;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-stuck-filter:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-stuck-filter.active {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.22);
}

.stuck-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.stuck-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.stuck-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
}

.stuck-problem-box {
  background: #fff1f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecdd3;
  border-left: 3.5px solid #e11d48;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
}

.stuck-solved-box {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-left: 3.5px solid #16a34a;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
}

.stuck-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #334155;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .border-start-md {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  }
}

.stuck-card-col.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ROADMAP TIMELINE (Phase Cards with Numbered Nodes & On-Scroll Fill Spine)
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.roadmap-track-spine {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 30px;
  bottom: 40px;
  width: 4px;
  background-color: #e2e8f0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.object-fit-contains,
.object-fit-contain {
  object-fit: contain !important;
}

.roadmap-track-fill {
  width: 100%;
  height: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #c52233 45%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.45);
  transition: height 0.08s linear;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .roadmap-circle-node {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
}
.roadmap-circle-node {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.roadmap-circle-node.circle-navy {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.3);
}
.roadmap-circle-node.circle-crimson {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.3);
}
.roadmap-circle-node.node-active {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.22), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}
.roadmap-circle-node.circle-navy.node-active {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.25), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}
.roadmap-phase-card {
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.roadmap-phase-card:hover,
.roadmap-phase-card.card-active {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.3) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREATIVE SERVICES SECTION (21st.dev Component Style - CDN Card Images)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-creative-section {
  position: relative;
}
.services-ambient-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
}
.service-creative-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e7ebf2;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-creative-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.08);
}
.service-card-media {
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
}
.service-zoom-img {
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.service-creative-card:hover .service-zoom-img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.contact-student-showcase {
  margin-top: 5px;
}
.contact-student-img {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.contact-student-showcase:hover .contact-student-img {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BACKUP TEAM & METRIC RIBBON (Image 3 & 4 Matching)
   ========================================================================== */
.backup-team-card {
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.backup-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.2);
}
.backup-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stat-ribbon-bar {
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .border-end-md {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US - SOLID PILLS & IMAGE WITH FLOATING BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.feature-pill-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.feature-pill-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 13px 20px 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.feature-pill-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.feature-pill-crimson {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.feature-pill-blue {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.feature-pill-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.feature-pill-item:hover .feature-pill-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.feature-pill-crimson .feature-pill-icon {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.feature-pill-blue .feature-pill-icon {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* Image with Floating Badges in Why Choose Us */
.why-choose-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px;
}
.why-choose-img-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1.5px solid #e9edf5;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.why-choose-image-wrapper:hover .why-choose-img-card {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.18);
}

.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #eef2f7;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.floating-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.badge-top-left {
  top: 0px;
  left: -8px;
}
.badge-bottom-right {
  bottom: 0px;
  right: -8px;
}
.badge-bottom-left {
  bottom: 25px;
  left: -12px;
}
.icon-circle {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Feature 4-Card Grid in Why Choose Us */
.custom-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border: 1px solid #e7ebf2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.custom-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.2);
}
.card-icon-round {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.card-icon-crimson {
  background: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.card-icon-blue {
  background: rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.pill-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pill-tag-red {
  background: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.pill-tag-blue {
  background: rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS (Zig-Zag Process Timeline)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-timeline-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-step-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.process-step-item.step-left {
  flex-direction: row;
}
.process-step-item.step-right {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.process-step-circle {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.process-step-circle.circle-crimson {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.28);
}
.process-step-circle.circle-blue {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.28);
}
.process-step-item:hover .process-step-circle {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.process-step-connector {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #d8dde6;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.process-step-item:hover .process-step-connector {
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.process-step-content {
  flex: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid #edf0f5;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.process-step-content:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.process-step-content h5 {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.process-step-content p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .process-timeline-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 34px;
    bottom: 34px;
    left: 34px;
    width: 3px;
    background: #d8dde6;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .process-step-item.step-right {
    padding-left: 90px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .process-step-item,
  .process-step-item.step-right {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .process-step-connector {
    display: none;
  }
  .process-step-circle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .process-step-content {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC SAMPLES SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.sample-card-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1.5px solid #e7ebf2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.sample-card-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.sample-card-item.accent-blue::before {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
}
.sample-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.25);
}

.sample-card-header-badge {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #edf0f5;
}

.sample-table-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f4f8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.sample-table-row:last-of-type {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sample-label {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.sample-val {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
}

.btn-sample-download {
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  min-height: 40px;
}
.btn-sample-download:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-sample-order {
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  min-height: 40px;
}
.btn-sample-order:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC MENTORSHIP PACKAGES (Clean Equal Tiers, Zero Prices, Equal Height)
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-plan-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  border: 1.5px solid #edf0f5;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
.pricing-plan-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.2);
}

.plan-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.plan-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.plan-features-list li .plan-check-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: rgba(39, 88, 167, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVIEWS (What UK Students Say About Us - Auto Slider to the Right)
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews-section-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.review-summary-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid #edf0f5;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(27, 34, 44, 0.05);
}

.review-score-huge {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.reviews-slider-viewport {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 2.5%, black 97.5%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 2.5%, black 97.5%, transparent 100%);
}

.reviews-track-auto {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: reviews-slide-right 42s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.reviews-track-auto:hover,
.reviews-track-auto.is-paused {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.reviews-track-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes reviews-slide-right {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0%);
  }
}

.review-slide-card {
  width: 360px;
  max-width: 82vw;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1.5px solid #edf0f5;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(27, 34, 44, 0.06);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.review-slide-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.review-slide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.25);
}

.review-slide-card:hover::before {
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
}

.review-quote-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid #edf0f5;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  height: 100%;
}
.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.18);
}
.star-rating {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ANTI-DISAPPEARANCE PROTECTION ON REFRESH */
.quote-calculator-card,
.review-card,
.review-slide-card,
.backup-team-card,
.service-creative-card,
#contact .shadow-card,
.contact-student-showcase {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (Themed Oxbridge Crimson with Integrated FAQ & Directory)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-main {
  background-color: var(--color-footer-crimson);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-faq-wrapper {
  background-color: #550b16;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-help-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREATIVE & COMPACT FAQ SECTION (21st.dev Style Hub)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-creative-section {
  background-color: #0b0f17 !important;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: 8%;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) 0%, rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.08) 50%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(50px);
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.btn-faq-tab {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #94a3b8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-faq-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}
.btn-faq-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.4);
}

/* Compact Creative Advisor Card */
.faq-advisor-creative-card {
  background: #111726;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-advisor-creative-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Creative Space-Efficient Accordion */
.faq-creative-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.faq-creative-item {
  background: #111726;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.faq-creative-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  background: #141c2e;
}
.faq-creative-item.active {
  border-color: #3b82f6;
  background: #121a2c;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

.faq-creative-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}
.faq-creative-btn:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.faq-q-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-right: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}
.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-creative-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  background: #3b82f6;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-creative-body {
  padding: 0 20px 18px 20px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-top: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREATIVE "GET YOUR FREE QUOTE" CONTACT SECTION (21st.dev Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-creative-section {
  background-color: #FAF9F2;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-form-glass-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.contact-form-glass-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Normal Contact Form Input Groups & Icons */
.contact-input-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
}
.contact-input-group .input-group-text {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-right: none;
  border-top-left-radius: 14px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 14px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 48px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.contact-input-group .form-control,
.contact-input-group .form-select {
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: none;
  border-top-right-radius: 14px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 14px;
  border-top-left-radius: 0;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
  background-color: #fdfdfd;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.contact-input-group.align-items-start .input-group-text {
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-top: 14px;
}
.contact-input-group:focus-within .input-group-text {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: #fff9f9;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.contact-input-group:focus-within .form-control,
.contact-input-group:focus-within .form-select {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.1);
  outline: none;
}

.contact-level-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.contact-level-btn {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 105px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-level-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.contact-level-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.25);
}

.contact-upload-dropzone {
  border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #f8fafc;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.contact-upload-dropzone:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: #fff9f9;
}

.contact-hub-card {
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #1e40af 0%, #1e3a8a 45%, #0f172a 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-quote-form .calc-form-label {
  color: #334155;
}

.support-hub-card {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.support-info-box {
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.support-info-box:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.support-icon-badge {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.footer-logo-badge {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.footer-logo-badge .brand-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  max-height: 42px;
  max-width: 185px;
}

.footer-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: #FAF9F2;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.footer-links a {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-cream);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  z-index: 1050;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.floating-whatsapp:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ORDER NOW PAGE STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.order-form-container {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .order-form-container {
    padding: 22px 16px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
}
.order-step-badge {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
}
.order-summary-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 85px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
  padding: 28px;
}
.level-toggle-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}
.level-toggle-grid input[type="radio"] {
  display: none;
}
.level-toggle-grid label {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1.5px solid #dee2e6;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 11px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #fbfbfb;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.level-toggle-grid input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(128, 20, 36, 0.22);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREATIVE CTA CONVERSION STRIP & WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-strip-section {
  background-color: var(--color-footer-crimson);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-strip-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 70, 77, 0.22) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 60%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
}
.cta-strip-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #801424 0%, #600f1b 55%, #3b070e 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.btn-cta-whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 2px solid #25D366 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-cta-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #1eb857 !important;
  border-color: #1eb857 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}
.btn-cta-order {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-cta-order:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc !important;
  color: #550b16 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.whatsapp-pulse-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-white-dot 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-white-dot {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER TRUST CREDENTIAL BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.footer-trust-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROMO POPUP & GENERAL MODAL STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-content {
  border-radius: 28px !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.promo-popup-modal {
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
}
.promo-popup-header {
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PERFORMANCE & CORE WEB VITALS ACCELERATION
   ========================================================================== */
/* Offscreen content rendering optimization - dramatically cuts initial layout & paint time */
#samples-showcase,
#pricing,
#reviews,
#faq,
#contact,
#footer-directory {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 650px;
}