/**
 * SuperTET.com - Main Stylesheet
 * High-performance, modern exam-prep portal design system
 * Zero frameworks, mobile-first, dark mode, Core Web Vitals optimized (<20KB gzipped)
 */

:root {
    /* Brand Colors (Vibrant Orange & Dark Grey Theme) */
    --primary: #EA580C;
    --primary-dark: #C2410C;
    --primary-light: #FFF7ED;
    --primary-hover: #D9480F;
    --accent: #FF7A00;
    --accent-hover: #E66A00;
    --accent-light: #FFEDD5;
    
    /* Dark Grey & Neutral Structure */
    --dark-grey: #18181B;
    --dark-grey-surface: #27272A;
    --dark-grey-muted: #3F3F46;
    --dark-slate: #1E293B;
    
    /* Functional Accents */
    --success: #059669;
    --success-light: #ECFDF5;
    --warning: #D97706;
    --warning-light: #FFFBEB;
    --danger: #DC2626;
    --danger-light: #FEF2F2;
    --info: #0284C7;
    --info-light: #F0F9FF;

    /* Theme Surfaces & Text (Light Mode - Modern Crisp Slate & Charcoal) */
    --bg: #F8FAFC;
    --card: #FFFFFF;
    --border: #E2E8F0;
    --border-hover: #CBD5E1;
    --text: #0F172A;
    --muted: #52525B;
    --muted-light: #71717A;

    /* Spacing & Radii */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-card: 16px;
    --radius-pill: 9999px;

    /* Layered Box Shadows */
    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-hover: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);

    /* Clean Cross-Platform Typography (Noto Sans) */
    --font: 'Noto Sans', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root {
        --bg: #09090B;
        --card: #18181B;
        --border: #27272A;
        --border-hover: #3F3F46;
        --text: #F4F4F5;
        --muted: #A1A1AA;
        --muted-light: #71717A;
        --primary: #FB923C;
        --primary-dark: #EA580C;
        --primary-light: #2A170A;
        --accent: #FF7A00;
        --accent-hover: #EA580C;
        --accent-light: #3D260D;
        --dark-grey: #09090B;
        --dark-grey-surface: #18181B;
        --dark-slate: #121214;
        --success-light: #064E3B;
        --warning-light: #451A03;
        --danger-light: #450A0A;
        --info-light: #082F49;
        --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
        --shadow-lg: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
        --shadow-hover: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Resets & Normalization
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font);
    background-color: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.72;
    font-size: 17px;
    padding-bottom: 64px;
    word-break: break-word;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Form inputs & buttons inherit Noto Sans */
button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography Hierarchy
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.28;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 16px; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.8vw, 26px); margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 21px); margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
h4 { font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 18px); margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
p { margin-bottom: 16px; max-width: 74ch; }
ul, ol { margin-bottom: 18px; padding-left: 24px; max-width: 74ch; }
li { margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* Links & Interactive Text */
a {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, opacity 0.15s ease;
}
a:hover, a:focus-visible {
    text-decoration: underline;
}
p a, li a, td a {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    min-height: 44px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-hover) 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230, 122, 0, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(230, 122, 0, 0.45);
}
.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--card);
    color: var(--text) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--bg);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
}
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
}
.btn-sm {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    min-height: 36px;
}
.btn-large {
    padding: 13px 28px;
    font-size: 16px;
    min-height: 48px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Badges (Official, Expected, TBA)
   ========================================================================== */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.badge-official {
    background-color: var(--success-light);
    color: var(--success);
    border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
}
.badge-expected {
    background-color: var(--warning-light);
    color: var(--warning);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}
.badge-tba {
    background-color: var(--border);
    color: var(--muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SVG Icons Utility
   ========================================================================== */
.icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: currentColor;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.icon-xs { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.icon-sm { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Top Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: 10px;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    z-index: 9999;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus {
    top: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Announcement: UP Super TET 2026 Exam Countdown Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.exam-countdown-bar {
    background: #0A111E;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #EA580C;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1001;
}
.exam-countdown-inner {
    max-width: 1520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.countdown-label-group {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.countdown-pulse-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FF8A00;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.35);
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: cdPulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes cdPulse {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.6); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 138, 0, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 138, 0, 0); }
}
.countdown-heading {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.countdown-date-badge {
    background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.5);
    color: #FED7AA;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.countdown-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    font-size: 14px;
}
.countdown-digits-box {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 3px 12px;
}
.cd-unit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 1.5px;
}
.cd-val {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #FFB347;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.cd-tag {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.cd-colon {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin: 0 1px;
}
.cd-remaining-tag {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-left: 5px;
}
.countdown-heading {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #F8FAFC;
}
.countdown-date-badge {
    background: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.22);
    color: #FED7AA;
    border: 1px solid rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.45);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    padding: 3.5px 12px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.countdown-cta-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #FED7AA !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.45);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    padding: 3.5px 14px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.countdown-cta-link:hover {
    background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3);
    border-color: #EA580C;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .exam-countdown-inner {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px 12px;
    }
    .countdown-heading {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .countdown-sep {
        display: none;
    }
    .countdown-cta-link {
        display: none;
    }
}

.site-header {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}
.header-container {
    max-width: 1520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    gap: 16px;
}
.brand-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 850;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #0F172A;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    transition: opacity 0.15s ease;
}
.brand-logo:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    opacity: 0.95;
}
.logo-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-hover) 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(230, 122, 0, 0.3);
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.main-nav {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.main-nav a {
    color: #1E293B;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 650;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}
.main-nav a:hover {
    background: #FFF7ED;
    color: #EA580C;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.main-nav .nav-arrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin-left: 2px;
}
.main-nav a:hover .nav-arrow {
    opacity: 0.9;
    color: #EA580C;
}
.btn-menu-toggle {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 9px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #0F172A;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.btn-menu-toggle:hover {
    background: #FFF7ED;
    border-color: #FED7AA;
    color: #EA580C;
}
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
    .main-nav a { font-size: 15.5px; padding: 8px 12px; }
    .nav-item-home { font-size: 15.5px !important; padding: 8px 16px !important; }
    .btn-menu-toggle { display: none; }
}
@media (min-width: 1140px) and (max-width: 1279px) {
    .header-container { padding: 12px 18px; }
    .brand-logo { font-size: 22px; gap: 8px; }
    .main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
    .main-nav a { font-size: 13.5px; padding: 6px 8px; }
    .nav-item-home { font-size: 13.5px !important; padding: 6px 12px !important; }
    .nav-search-btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
    .btn-menu-toggle { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1139px) {
    .main-nav { display: none !important; }
    .btn-menu-toggle { display: flex; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section Component (Homepage 2-Column Split & Hero Visual)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    background: radial-gradient(110% 120% at 50% 0%, #27272A 0%, #18181B 60%, #09090B 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 52px 20px 48px;
    border-radius: 0 0 32px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}
.hero-container {
    max-width: 1520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Crucial: Prevent Heading Color Inversion inside Hero */
.hero h1, .hero h2, .hero h3, .hero h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.hero-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.4);
    color: #FED7AA !important;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hero-chip * {
    color: inherit !important;
}
.hero-lead {
    font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.25vw, 17.5px);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 65ch;
    line-height: 1.62;
}
.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-hover) 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(230, 122, 0, 0.45);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.hero .btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(230, 122, 0, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero .btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.hero .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-author-mini {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-top: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Content Page Hero (Orange Gradient + Technical Grid + Reference Meta Card)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero.hero-content-page {
    background-color: #240B03;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(110% 120% at 85% 15%, #9A3412 0%, #7C2D12 35%, #431407 65%, #1F0802 100%);
    background-size: 45px 45px, 45px 45px, 100% 100%;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 56px 20px 52px;
    border-radius: 0 0 32px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    border-bottom: 2.5px solid #EA580C;
}
.hero-meta-bar {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 32px;
    background: rgba(20, 7, 2, 0.72);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.28);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.hero-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}
.hero-meta-icon-box {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.22);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.hero-meta-icon-box svg {
    stroke: #FFFFFF;
}
.hero-meta-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.hero-meta-label {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.hero-meta-val {
    font-size: 17.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hero-meta-val-link {
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.hero-meta-val-link:hover .hero-meta-val {
    color: #FED7AA !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.hero-meta-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #FED7AA;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero.hero-content-page {
        padding: 38px 16px 36px;
        border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px;
    }
    .hero-meta-bar {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 16px 18px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
}
.hero-disclaimer-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FCD34D !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
    border: 1px solid rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.25);
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-top: 18px;
}

/* 2-Column Split Hero Layout */
.hero-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .hero-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
}
.hero-content-col {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 780px;
}
.hero-quick-facts-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 20px 0;
    max-width: 580px;
}
.hero-fact-chip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.hero-fact-chip strong {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.hero-fact-chip span {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Hero Visual Showcase Card */
.hero-visual-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.hero-visual-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.hero-visual-card:hover .hero-visual-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}
.hero-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 3;
}
.badge-top-left {
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    border-color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.5);
    color: #34D399;
}
.badge-bottom-right {
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    border-color: rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.5);
    color: #FFB356;
}
.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full-Width Section Wrappers & Background Rhythms
   ========================================================================== */
.section-wrapper {
    padding: 56px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.section-bg-light {
    background-color: var(--bg);
}
.section-bg-white {
    background-color: var(--card);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.section-bg-slate {
    background-color: #F1F5F9;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .section-bg-slate {
        background-color: #0E1424;
    }
}
.section-bg-navy {
    background: radial-gradient(100% 120% at 50% 0%, #172161 0%, #0F1640 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.section-bg-navy h2, .section-bg-navy h3, .section-bg-navy h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.section-bg-navy .section-subtitle {
    color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

/* Section Badge Header Component */
.section-header-centered {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.section-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 42, 120, 0.15);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-badge-pill-accent {
    color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-color: rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.25);
}
.section-badge-pill-success {
    color: var(--success);
    background: var(--success-light);
    border-color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
}
.section-badge-pill-navy {
    color: #EEF2FF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

/* Section Header Left-Aligned with Icon (Reference Mockup Style) */
.section-header-row-v2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.section-title-group-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.section-title-with-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: clamp(21px, 2.6vw, 26px);
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0A1C48;
    margin: 0;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .section-title-with-icon {
        color: #F8FAFC;
    }
}
.section-title-icon-wrapper {
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.section-subtitle-v2 {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header Navbar Additions (Home Pill & Search Icon)
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-home {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A00 0%, #EA580C 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3) !important;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease !important;
}
.nav-item-home:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EA580C 0%, #C2410C 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4) !important;
}
.nav-search-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border-radius: 9px !important;
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin-left: 4px;
    transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}
.nav-search-btn:hover {
    background: #FFF7ED !important;
    border-color: #FED7AA !important;
    color: #EA580C !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Panoramic (Widescreen UP Map, Teacher & School Graphic)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-panoramic,
.hero-v2 {
    background-color: #262934;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid #EA580C;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-panoramic .hero-container,
.hero-v2 .hero-container {
    max-width: 1520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 24px 64px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        #262934 0%, 
        #262934 44%, 
        rgba(38, 41, 52, 0.95) 54%, 
        rgba(38, 41, 52, 0.35) 64%, 
        rgba(38, 41, 52, 0) 74%
    ), url('/assets/img/hero-banner.jpg');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right center;
    background-size: auto 100%;
}

.hero-title {
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.hero-title-main {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}
.hero-highlight-orange {
    color: #FF7A00 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5);
}
.hero-title-sub {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #F8FAFC !important;
    margin-top: 10px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.22);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.55);
    color: #FED7AA !important;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.hero-chip * {
    color: inherit !important;
}

.hero-lead {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.35vw, 18px);
    font-weight: 450;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 58ch;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
}
.hero-actions::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
}
.hero-btn-orange {
    background: #EA580C !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5);
    padding: 11px 18px !important;
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.18s ease;
}
.hero-btn-orange:hover {
    background: #C2410C !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.7);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-btn-white {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #18181B !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    padding: 11px 18px !important;
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.18s ease;
}
.hero-btn-white:hover {
    background: #FFF7ED !important;
    color: #EA580C !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-btn-translucent {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 11px 18px !important;
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.18s ease;
}
.hero-btn-translucent:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-mobile-visual-card {
    display: none;
}
.hero-desktop-visual-spacer {
    display: block;
    min-height: 380px;
}

@media (max-width: 959px) {
    .hero-panoramic,
    .hero-v2 {
        background-image: none !important;
        background: radial-gradient(110% 120% at 50% 0%, #2A2D3A 0%, #1F212B 65%, #161820 100%) !important;
        padding: 40px 16px 44px;
    }
    .hero-panoramic .hero-container,
    .hero-v2 .hero-container {
        background-image: none !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    .hero-content-col {
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
    }
    .hero-lead {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .hero-desktop-visual-spacer {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .hero-mobile-visual-card {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dashboard Header Row & News Log Button (Reference Mockup Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.dashboard-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #FED7AA;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.btn-news-log {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid #EA580C;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #111827;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.btn-news-log:hover {
    background: #FFF7ED;
    color: #EA580C;
    border-color: #EA580C;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5 Live Status Cards (Reference Mockup Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.status-cards-5-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .status-cards-5-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    }
}
.status-card-v2 {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 14px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 220px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.status-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.14);
    border-color: #EA580C;
}

/* Dark Pill Header inside Card */
.status-card-pill-header {
    background: #1E252B;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.status-pill-icon {
    color: #F97316;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.status-pill-text {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.status-v2-val {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.status-v2-val-highlight {
    color: #EA580C !important;
    font-size: 21px !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
}
.status-v2-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #4B5563;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Button styles */
.status-btn-solid {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    background: #EA580C;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
    border: none;
}
.status-btn-solid:hover {
    background: #D94E06;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
}

.status-btn-outline {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #111827 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #EA580C;
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
.status-btn-outline:hover {
    background: #FFF7ED;
    color: #EA580C !important;
    border-color: #EA580C;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Core Resource Hubs (Reference Mockup Style: Sleek Banner + 4x2 Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.resource-hubs-banner-bar {
    background: #1E252B;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.hub-banner-ribbon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F97316 0%, #EA580C 100%);
    padding: 12px 28px 12px 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 19px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hub-banner-sub {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    color: #F3F4F6;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex: 1;
}
.hub-banner-sep {
    color: #6B7280;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.resource-hubs-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .resource-hubs-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}
.resource-card-v2 {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #FB923C;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
.resource-card-v2:hover {
    border-color: #EA580C;
    transform: translateY(-2.5px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.16);
}
.res-card-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 1.5px solid #FB923C;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: #EA580C;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.resource-card-v2:hover .res-card-icon-box {
    background: #FFF7ED;
    border-color: #EA580C;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.res-card-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.res-card-content strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.res-card-content span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #4B5563;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.res-card-arrow {
    color: #EA580C;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 750;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 6px;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}
.resource-card-v2:hover .res-card-arrow {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Dark Mode Overrides */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .dashboard-header-row {
        border-bottom-color: #451A03;
    }
    .btn-news-log {
        background: #151D30;
        color: #F8FAFC;
        border-color: #EA580C;
    }
    .status-card-v2 {
        background: #151D30;
        border-color: #334155;
    }
    .status-card-v2:hover {
        border-color: #EA580C;
    }
    .status-card-pill-header {
        background: #0B0F19;
    }
    .status-v2-val {
        color: #F8FAFC;
    }
    .status-v2-desc {
        color: #94A3B8;
    }
    .status-btn-outline {
        background: #151D30;
        color: #F8FAFC !important;
        border-color: #EA580C;
    }
    .status-btn-outline:hover {
        background: #2D1A0A;
        color: #FB923C !important;
    }
    .resource-card-v2 {
        background: #151D30;
        border-color: #C2410C;
    }
    .resource-card-v2:hover {
        border-color: #F97316;
    }
    .res-card-icon-box {
        background: #0B0F19;
        border-color: #C2410C;
    }
    .res-card-content strong {
        color: #F8FAFC;
    }
    .res-card-content span {
        color: #94A3B8;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Revised 120-Question Pattern (Reference Mockup Style: 4 Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.pattern-cards-4-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .pattern-cards-4-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}
.pattern-card-v2 {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .pattern-card-v2 {
        background: #18181B;
        border-color: #3F3F46;
    }
}
.pattern-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2.5px);
    border-color: #EA580C;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.15);
}
.pattern-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pattern-val-group strong {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1.1;
    display: block;
    color: #0F172A;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .pattern-val-group strong { color: #F1F5F9; }
}
.pattern-val-group span {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-top: 2px;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED ONLINE RECRUITMENT SECTION (Structured, Visible Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.recruitment-portal-box {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .recruitment-portal-box {
        background: #18181B;
        border-color: #3F3F46;
    }
}
.workflow-pipeline-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    margin: 24px 0 32px;
}
.workflow-step-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-top: 4px solid #EA580C;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 22px 18px 20px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .workflow-step-card {
        background: #27272A;
        border-color: #3F3F46;
        border-top-color: #EA580C;
    }
}
.workflow-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #EA580C;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.16);
}
.step-num-badge {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EA580C 0%, #FF7A00 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 850;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
}
.workflow-step-card strong {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .workflow-step-card strong { color: #F4F4F5; }
}
.workflow-step-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #4B5563;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .workflow-step-card p { color: #A1A1AA; }
}

/* Recruitment Action Grid (Structured White Cards with Orange Badges) */
.recruitment-action-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.recruitment-action-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .recruitment-action-card {
        background: #27272A;
        border-color: #3F3F46;
    }
}
.recruitment-action-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #EA580C;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.16);
}
.rec-card-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .rec-card-title { color: #F4F4F5; }
}
.recruitment-action-card:hover .rec-card-title {
    color: #EA580C;
}
.rec-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #4B5563;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .rec-card-desc { color: #A1A1AA; }
}
.rec-card-cta {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #EA580C;
    background: #FFF7ED;
    border: 1px solid #FDBA74;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.recruitment-action-card:hover .rec-card-cta {
    background: #EA580C;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #EA580C;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Mandatory Document & Upload Specifications (UPESSC Criteria) */
.doc-specs-box {
    background: #FFFDF9;
    border: 2px solid #FED7AA;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.06);
    margin-top: 24px;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .doc-specs-box {
        background: #27272A;
        border-color: #EA580C;
    }
}
.doc-specs-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #FED7AA;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .doc-specs-header {
        border-bottom-color: #3F3F46;
    }
}
.doc-specs-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 26px) !important;
    font-weight: 850 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
    color: #9A3412 !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}
.doc-specs-title svg {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .doc-specs-title {
        color: #FB923C !important;
    }
}
.doc-specs-sub {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .doc-specs-sub {
        color: #94A3B8 !important;
    }
}
.doc-specs-columns-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .doc-specs-columns-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
.doc-spec-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: stretch;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.doc-spec-card:hover {
    border-color: #EA580C;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12);
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
    .doc-spec-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .doc-spec-card {
        background: #1E1E22;
        border-color: #3F3F46;
    }
    .doc-spec-card:hover {
        border-color: #EA580C;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
    }
}
.doc-spec-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}
.doc-spec-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.doc-spec-num {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFEDD5;
    color: #EA580C;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .doc-spec-num {
        background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
        color: #FB923C;
    }
}
.doc-spec-type-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    padding: 2.5px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .doc-spec-type-tag {
        background: #27272A;
        color: #A1A1AA;
    }
}
.doc-spec-name {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .doc-spec-name {
        color: #F8FAFC;
    }
}
.doc-spec-rules-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}
.doc-spec-rules-list li {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #475569;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 13px;
}
.doc-spec-rules-list li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #EA580C;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.doc-spec-rules-list li strong {
    color: #1E293B;
    font-weight: 700;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .doc-spec-rules-list li {
        color: #CBD5E1;
    }
    .doc-spec-rules-list li strong {
        color: #F1F5F9;
    }
}
.doc-spec-preview-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}
.specimen-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 180px;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.specimen-img-frame:hover {
    border-color: #EA580C;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .specimen-img-frame {
        background: #18181B;
        border-color: #3F3F46;
    }
    .specimen-img-frame:hover {
        border-color: #EA580C;
    }
}
.specimen-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    background: #EA580C;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.specimen-thumb {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 140px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.specimen-thumb:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .specimen-thumb {
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }
}
.specimen-caption {
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #047857;
    background: #ECFDF5;
    border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .specimen-caption {
        background: rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.35);
        color: #6EE7B7;
        border-color: #065F46;
    }
}
.section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(21px, 2.8vw, 27px);
}
.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.view-all-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.cta-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 22px;
}

/* Two-column Layout for Articles (Expanded Width) */
.container,
.layout-container {
    max-width: 1520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    width: 100%;
}
.article-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 300px minmax(0, 1fr);
        align-items: start;
        gap: 34px;
    }
}
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 310px minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 38px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Article Content Area Typography (18px Noto Sans & Generous Width)
   ========================================================================== */
.article-content {
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text);
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
}
.article-content p {
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 100%;
}
.article-content ul, 
.article-content ol {
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-left: 26px;
    max-width: 100%;
}
.article-content li {
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
/* Clean professional separation line between completed heading sections */
.article-content h2:not(:first-of-type) {
    margin-top: 56px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
}
.article-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: clamp(23px, 2.5vw, 29px);
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #18181B;
    margin-top: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
    position: relative;
}
.article-content h2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 65px;
    height: 3.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF7A00, #EA580C);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.article-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 24px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #18181B;
    margin-top: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.article-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #18181B;
    margin-top: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.article-content blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    margin: 22px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.article-additional-content {
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.article-additional-content p,
.article-additional-content li {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.72;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb-nav {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
}
.breadcrumbs {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-left: 0;
}
.breadcrumb-separator {
    color: var(--muted-light);
}
.breadcrumb-item.current {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sidebar TOC Component (Modern Card Theme matching Reference Image)
   ========================================================================== */
.toc-sidebar {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .toc-sidebar {
        position: sticky;
        top: 86px;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 105px);
        overflow-y: auto;
        scrollbar-width: thin;
        scrollbar-color: #CBD5E1 transparent;
    }
    .toc-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar {
        width: 5px;
    }
    .toc-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background-color: #CBD5E1;
        border-radius: 9999px;
    }
}

.toc-container {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* Header - Deep Navy with Left Orange Accent */
.toc-header {
    padding: 15px 18px 15px 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    background: #0A1931; /* Deep Navy from reference */
    border-left: 6px solid #EA580C; /* Thick Orange left marker */
    user-select: none;
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
}
.toc-header::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.toc-header:hover {
    background: #0E2244;
}

.toc-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.toc-title-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    stroke: #FFFFFF;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.toc-header-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.toc-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #1E3A8A;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.toc-arrow {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
details[open] .toc-arrow {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
}
details:not([open]) .toc-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* List & Cards (16px Font matching Content) */
.toc-list {
    padding: 14px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.toc-link {
    font-family: var(--font);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.toc-link-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #2563EB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.toc-link-icon-box svg {
    stroke: #2563EB;
}

.toc-link-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.toc-link-arrow {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    min-width: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #94A3B8;
    stroke: #94A3B8;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.toc-link-arrow svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* Hover State */
.toc-link:hover {
    border-color: #FDBA74;
    background: #FFFBF7;
    transform: translateX(2px);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08);
}
.toc-link:hover .toc-link-icon-box {
    background: #FFEDD5;
}
.toc-link:hover .toc-link-icon-box svg {
    stroke: #EA580C;
}
.toc-link:hover .toc-link-text {
    color: #C2410C;
}
.toc-link:hover .toc-link-arrow {
    color: #EA580C;
    stroke: #EA580C;
}

/* Active State (Viewed section matching Item 3 in Reference Image) */
.toc-link.active {
    background: #FFF8F1 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #FDBA74 !important;
    border-left: 5px solid #EA580C !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12);
}
.toc-link.active .toc-link-icon-box {
    background: #FFEDD5 !important;
}
.toc-link.active .toc-link-icon-box svg {
    stroke: #EA580C !important;
}
.toc-link.active .toc-link-text {
    color: #C2410C !important;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.toc-link.active .toc-link-arrow {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #EA580C;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
}
.toc-link.active .toc-link-arrow svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Dark Mode Overrides */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .toc-container {
        background: #18181B;
        border-color: #27272A;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }
    .toc-container:hover {
        border-color: #3F3F46;
    }
    .toc-header {
        background: #0F172A;
        border-left: 6px solid #EA580C;
    }
    .toc-header:hover {
        background: #1E293B;
    }
    .toc-title-wrap {
        color: #F8FAFC;
    }
    .toc-title-icon {
        stroke: #F8FAFC;
    }
    .toc-badge {
        background: #1E293B;
        color: #93C5FD;
    }
    .toc-arrow {
        color: #F8FAFC;
    }
    .toc-list {
        background: #18181B;
    }
    .toc-link {
        background: #1F1F23;
        border-color: #27272A;
        color: #F4F4F5;
    }
    .toc-link-icon-box {
        background: #1E293B;
    }
    .toc-link-icon-box svg {
        stroke: #60A5FA;
    }
    .toc-link-text {
        color: #F4F4F5;
    }
    .toc-link-arrow {
        color: #71717A;
        stroke: #71717A;
    }
    .toc-link:hover {
        background-color: #2A170A;
        border-color: #EA580C;
    }
    .toc-link:hover .toc-link-icon-box {
        background: #431407;
    }
    .toc-link:hover .toc-link-icon-box svg {
        stroke: #FB923C;
    }
    .toc-link:hover .toc-link-text {
        color: #FB923C;
    }
    .toc-link:hover .toc-link-arrow {
        color: #FB923C;
        stroke: #FB923C;
    }
    .toc-link.active {
        background: #2A170A !important;
        border-color: #EA580C !important;
        border-left: 5px solid #EA580C !important;
    }
    .toc-link.active .toc-link-icon-box {
        background: #431407 !important;
    }
    .toc-link.active .toc-link-icon-box svg {
        stroke: #FB923C !important;
    }
    .toc-link.active .toc-link-text {
        color: #FED7AA !important;
    }
    .toc-link.active .toc-link-arrow {
        background: #EA580C;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Status-First Box Card (Inner Pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.status-box-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 22px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.status-box-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
}
.status-box-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.status-box-title-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.status-box-label {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}
.status-box-date {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.status-highlight {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 26px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.status-details-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.72;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dashboard Grid (Homepage Section 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.status-dashboard-section {
    margin: 36px 0;
}
.dashboard-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
}
.dashboard-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.dashboard-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
}
.dash-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.dash-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}
.dash-status-text {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.dash-details {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.dash-card-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 12px;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.dash-date {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.dash-cta {
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.dash-cta:hover {
    color: var(--accent-hover);
    text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Quick Navigation Hubs (Homepage Section 3)
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-nav-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}
.nav-tile {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--text);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.nav-tile::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-tile:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}
.tile-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-tile:hover .tile-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.nav-tile strong {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--text);
}
.nav-tile span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Key Facts Grid (Homepage Section 4)
   ========================================================================== */
.key-facts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}
.fact-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 22px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.fact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.fact-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.fact-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.fact-sub {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Callout Boxes Component (Uniform 18px Noto Sans)
   ========================================================================== */
.callout {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 22px 24px;
    margin: 26px 0;
    border-left: 5px solid;
    background: var(--card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    font-family: var(--font);
}
.callout-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.callout-header strong,
.callout-header span {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.callout-body,
.callout-body p,
.callout-body li {
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.72;
    color: var(--text);
}
.callout-body p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.callout-official { border-left-color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-light); }
.callout-tip { border-left-color: var(--success); background: var(--success-light); }
.callout-warning { border-left-color: var(--warning); background: var(--warning-light); }
.callout-info { border-left-color: var(--info); background: var(--info-light); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Fact Tables & Data Grids Component (Reference Image Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.table-responsive {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    margin: 28px 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.fact-table,
.article-content table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: separate;
    border-spacing: 0;
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    text-align: left;
    min-width: 620px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
}
.fact-table th,
.fact-table td,
.article-content table th,
.article-content table td {
    padding: 18px 22px;
    font-size: 17px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-right: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
}
.fact-table th:last-child,
.fact-table td:last-child,
.article-content table th:last-child,
.article-content table td:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}
.fact-table tbody tr:last-child td,
.article-content table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Table Headers (Clean light background with crisp dark text) */
.fact-table th,
.article-content table th {
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #0F172A;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-right: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
}

/* Highlighted / Official UPESSC Column (Column 3 in Reference Image - Soft Blue Tint) */
.fact-table th.col-official,
.fact-table th.col-highlight,
.article-content table th.col-official,
.article-content table th.col-highlight {
    background: #EFF6FF !important; /* Soft light blue tint matching reference */
    color: #0F172A !important;
    font-weight: 850;
    font-size: 17px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-left: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-right: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
}
.fact-table td.col-official,
.fact-table td.col-highlight,
.article-content table td.col-official,
.article-content table td.col-highlight {
    background-color: #EFF6FF !important; /* Continuous vertical column highlight */
    color: #0F172A !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 17px;
    border-left: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-right: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
}
.fact-table td.col-official strong,
.fact-table td.col-highlight strong,
.article-content table td.col-official strong,
.article-content table td.col-highlight strong {
    color: #0F172A !important;
    font-weight: 850;
    font-size: 17px;
}

/* Parameter Cell with SVG Icon (Column 1 in Reference Image) */
.param-cell {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}
.table-cell-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    stroke: #0F172A;
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 2.2;
}
.param-cell strong {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
}

/* Alternating Row & Hover Effects */
.fact-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td:not(.col-official):not(.col-highlight),
.article-content table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td:not(.col-official):not(.col-highlight) {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}
.fact-table tbody tr:hover td:not(.col-official):not(.col-highlight),
.article-content table tbody tr:hover td:not(.col-official):not(.col-highlight) {
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
}
.fact-table tbody tr:hover td.col-official,
.fact-table tbody tr:hover td.col-highlight,
.article-content table tbody tr:hover td.col-official,
.article-content table tbody tr:hover td.col-highlight {
    background-color: #E2EEFC !important;
}

.fact-table td,
.article-content table td {
    color: #0F172A;
    font-size: 17px;
}
.fact-table a:not(.table-btn),
.article-content table a:not(.table-btn) {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.fact-table a:not(.table-btn):hover,
.article-content table a:not(.table-btn):hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Table Action Buttons (Hindi Prep Guide →, Guide Buttons)
   ========================================================================== */
.table-btn,
.fact-table td a.table-btn,
.article-content table td a.table-btn,
.fact-table td:last-child a:only-child,
.article-content table td:last-child a:only-child {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A00 0%, #EA580C 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.28);
    transition: all 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.table-btn:hover,
.fact-table td a.table-btn:hover,
.article-content table td a.table-btn:hover,
.fact-table td:last-child a:only-child:hover,
.article-content table td:last-child a:only-child:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EA580C 0%, #C2410C 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.38);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.table-btn:active,
.fact-table td a.table-btn:active,
.article-content table td a.table-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
}

.table-highlight-row td {
    background-color: #ECFDF5 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #065F46 !important;
    border-color: #10B981 !important;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .table-responsive {
        border-color: #27272A;
        background: #18181B;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }
    .fact-table,
    .article-content table {
        border-color: #27272A;
    }
    .fact-table th,
    .fact-table td,
    .article-content table th,
    .article-content table td {
        border-color: #27272A;
    }
    .fact-table th,
    .article-content table th {
        background-color: #18181B;
        color: #F4F4F5;
        border-bottom-color: #EA580C;
    }
    .fact-table th.col-official,
    .fact-table th.col-highlight,
    .article-content table th.col-official,
    .article-content table th.col-highlight {
        background: #172554 !important;
        color: #93C5FD !important;
        border-color: #1E3A8A !important;
    }
    .fact-table td.col-official,
    .fact-table td.col-highlight,
    .article-content table td.col-official,
    .article-content table td.col-highlight {
        background-color: #0F172A !important;
        color: #BFDBFE !important;
        border-color: #1E3A8A !important;
    }
    .fact-table td.col-official strong,
    .fact-table td.col-highlight strong,
    .article-content table td.col-official strong,
    .article-content table td.col-highlight strong {
        color: #BFDBFE !important;
    }
    .table-cell-icon {
        stroke: #F4F4F5 !important;
    }
    .param-cell strong {
        color: #F4F4F5 !important;
    }
    .fact-table td,
    .article-content table td {
        color: #F4F4F5;
    }
    .fact-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td:not(.col-official):not(.col-highlight),
    .article-content table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td:not(.col-official):not(.col-highlight) {
        background-color: #121214;
    }
    .fact-table tbody tr:hover td:not(.col-official):not(.col-highlight),
    .article-content table tbody tr:hover td:not(.col-official):not(.col-highlight) {
        background-color: #1F1F23;
    }
    .fact-table tbody tr:hover td.col-official,
    .fact-table tbody tr:hover td.col-highlight,
    .article-content table tbody tr:hover td.col-official,
    .article-content table tbody tr:hover td.col-highlight {
        background-color: #3B1F0D !important;
    }
    .table-btn,
    .fact-table td a.table-btn,
    .article-content table td a.table-btn,
    .fact-table td:last-child a:only-child,
    .article-content table td:last-child a:only-child {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A00 0%, #EA580C 100%);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
    }
    .table-highlight-row td {
        background-color: #064E3B !important;
        color: #6EE7B7 !important;
        border-color: #059669 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Eligibility Checklist (Homepage Section 5 & Content Pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.eligibility-checklist {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 24px 26px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.check-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.check-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #059669);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}
.check-content strong {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.check-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.68;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mock Tests Highlight Box (Homepage Section 7)
   ========================================================================== */
.mock-tests-highlight {
    margin: 36px 0;
}
.mock-highlight-card {
    background: radial-gradient(100% 120% at 50% 0%, #202D7A 0%, #131B52 70%, #0D133D 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 36px 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.mock-highlight-card h2 {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 30px);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.mock-highlight-card p {
    color: #E2E8F0 !important;
    font-size: 15px;
    max-width: 68ch;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.features-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
}
.features-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #F1F5F9;
}
.features-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14-Subject Thematic Clusters (Homepage Section 8)
   ========================================================================== */
.subject-clusters-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}
.subject-cluster-block {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 24px 22px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cluster-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.cluster-title-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.cluster-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.badge-core { background: #FEF3C7; color: #B45309; }
.badge-pedagogy { background: #E0E7FF; color: #4338CA; }
.badge-science { background: #DCFCE7; color: #15803D; }
.badge-skills { background: #F3E8FF; color: #7E22CE; }
.cluster-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0;
}
.cluster-stats {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.subject-tiles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 0;
}
.subject-tile {
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 18px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    position: relative;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.subject-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.subject-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.subject-tile:hover .subject-icon {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.subject-tile strong {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--text);
}
.subject-tile span:last-child {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Exam Simulator Showcase (Homepage Section 7)
   ========================================================================== */
.simulator-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .simulator-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}
.simulator-features-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.simulator-preview-col {
    background: #0B1124;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.sim-top-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
}
.sim-timer-pill {
    background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.5);
    color: #F87171;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.sim-question-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sim-q-num {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}
.sim-q-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sim-options-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.sim-opt-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 9px 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.sim-opt-item.selected {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border-color: #10B981;
    color: #34D399;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.sim-palette-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94A3B8;
}
.sim-mini-palette {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}
.sim-p-dot {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.sim-p-dot.done { background: #10B981; color: #FFF; }
.sim-p-dot.curr { background: #FF8A00; color: #FFF; }
.sim-p-dot.skip { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); color: #CBD5E1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Eligibility & Supreme Court B.Ed Grid (Homepage Section 5)
   ========================================================================== */
.eligibility-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .eligibility-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }
}
.bed-ruling-card {
    background: #FFFBEB;
    border: 2px solid #F59E0B;
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .bed-ruling-card {
        background: #1C1917;
        border-color: #B45309;
    }
}
.bed-ruling-badge {
    background: #DC2626;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.bed-ruling-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #92400E;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .bed-ruling-title {
        color: #FBBF24;
    }
}
.bed-ruling-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.btn-bed-ruling {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    background: #DC2626 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #B91C1C !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 13px 20px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.28) !important;
    transition: background 0.18s ease, transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
}
.btn-bed-ruling:hover {
    background: #B91C1C !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.4) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Super TET Previous Year Papers (Full-Width Showcase)
   ========================================================================== */
.pyq-section {
    padding: 64px 0 !important;
}
.pyq-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 1520px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding-left: 24px !important;
    padding-right: 24px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}
.pyq-cards-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 36px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .pyq-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
}
.pyq-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.pyq-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}
.pyq-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pyq-exam-tag {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}
.pyq-year-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1D4ED8;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    width: fit-content;
}
.pyq-pill-featured {
    background: rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.2);
    color: #FFB347;
}
.pyq-tag-sub {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.pyq-card-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.pyq-card-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}
.pyq-metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pyq-metric-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}
.pyq-m-label {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    color: #64748B;
}
.pyq-m-val {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0F172A;
}
.pyq-card-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
}
.pyq-btn-primary {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    background: #0A1931 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease !important;
}
.pyq-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #1E3A8A !important;
    transform: translateY(-1.5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Featured Hub Card */
.pyq-card-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0A1931 0%, #152238 60%, #0F172A 100%) !important;
    border: 2px solid #FF8A00 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.22) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.pyq-card-featured:hover {
    border-color: #FFA726 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.25) !important;
}
.pyq-featured-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8A00 0%, #EA580C 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 850;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;
}
.pyq-title-featured {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.pyq-desc-featured {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
}
.pyq-metrics-featured {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
}
.pyq-metric-featured-item .pyq-m-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
}
.pyq-metric-featured-item .pyq-m-val {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.pyq-btn-featured {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8A00 0%, #EA580C 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35) !important;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease !important;
}
.pyq-btn-featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1.5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5) !important;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .pyq-card {
        background: #181920;
        border-color: #2D3139;
    }
    .pyq-card:hover {
        border-color: #3F4450;
    }
    .pyq-card-title {
        color: #F8FAFC;
    }
    .pyq-card-desc {
        color: #94A3B8;
    }
    .pyq-metrics-grid {
        background: #111217;
        border-color: #272A32;
    }
    .pyq-m-val {
        color: #F1F5F9;
    }
    .pyq-m-label {
        color: #64748B;
    }
    .pyq-btn-primary {
        background: #2563EB !important;
    }
    .pyq-btn-primary:hover {
        background: #1D4ED8 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Roadmap Timeline Component (Homepage Section 9)
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 58px;
    margin: 32px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}
.roadmap-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 24px;
    top: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--border);
}
.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.step-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: -58px;
    top: 14px;
    min-width: 50px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: var(--card);
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    padding: 0 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.timeline-step.active-step .step-marker {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.25);
}
.step-content {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.timeline-step.active-step .step-content {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.step-content strong {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    display: block;
}
.step-content p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Latest Verified News (Homepage Section 10)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}
.news-item-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 18px 22px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.news-item-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.news-item-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.news-item-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 750;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.news-item-title a {
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.news-item-title a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: underline !important;
}
.news-item-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust / Mission Statement (Homepage Section 12)
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-content-box {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 28px;
    margin: 24px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.trust-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.pillar {
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 18px;
}
.pillar strong {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.pillar p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Author Profile & Box Components (Exact Match with Reference)
   ========================================================================== */
.author-card-v2 {
    position: relative;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 40px 0 32px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.author-card-v2 .author-ribbon-tab {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: #0B1B3D;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px 10px 10px 0;
    margin-top: -13px;
    margin-left: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.25);
}

.author-card-v2 .author-ribbon-tab svg {
    stroke: #FFFFFF;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-card-inner {
    padding: 18px 24px 22px 24px;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-profile-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-avatar-link {
    display: block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-avatar-link:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.author-card-v2 .author-avatar-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    background: #FFF7ED;
    border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2.5px #EA580C, 0 4px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
}

.author-card-v2 .author-header-details {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-title-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-name-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0B1B3D;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.2;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-name-title:hover {
    color: #EA580C;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-role-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #FFF7ED;
    color: #EA580C;
    border: 1px solid #FFEDD5;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 750;
    padding: 3.5px 12px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-role-pill svg {
    stroke: #EA580C;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-sub-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px 16px;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-date-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #475569;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-meta-date {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-meta-date.highlight {
    color: #0F172A;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-meta-vsep {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-social-group {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-social-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, filter 0.18s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.author-card-v2 .author-btn-instagram {
    background: radial-gradient(circle farthest-corner at 35% 90%, #fec564, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle farthest-corner at 0 140%, #fec564, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse farthest-corner at 0 -25%, #5258cf, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse farthest-corner at 20% -50%, #5258cf, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse farthest-corner at 100% 0, #893dc2, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse farthest-corner at 60% -20%, #893dc2, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse farthest-corner at 100% 100%, #d9317a, transparent),
                linear-gradient(#6559ca, #bc318f 30%, #e33f5f 50%, #f77638 70%, #fec66d 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(217, 49, 122, 0.3);
}

.author-card-v2 .author-btn-email {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284C7 0%, #0070F3 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
}

.author-card-v2 .author-card-divider {
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    margin: 16px 0 14px 0;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-bio-container {
    border-left: 3.5px solid #EA580C;
    padding-left: 14px;
}

.author-card-v2 .author-card-bio {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .author-card-v2 .author-card-inner {
        padding: 16px 16px 18px 16px;
    }
    .author-card-v2 .author-profile-row {
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 14px;
    }
    .author-card-v2 .author-avatar-img {
        width: 68px;
        height: 68px;
    }
    .author-card-v2 .author-name-title {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    .author-card-v2 .author-meta-vsep {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .author-card-v2 .author-sub-meta-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-top: 6px;
    }
    .author-card-v2 .author-date-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 4px;
    }
    .author-card-v2 .author-social-group {
        margin-top: 2px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED AUTHOR PROFILE HERO CARD
   ========================================================================== */
.author-page-hero-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    margin: 10px 0 32px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.author-hero-card-left {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-hero-avatar {
    width: 105px;
    height: 105px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    background: #FFF7ED;
    border: 3.5px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px #EA580C, 0 8px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
}

.author-hero-card-right {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.author-hero-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.author-verified-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: #ECFDF5;
    color: #047857;
    border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    padding: 3.5px 12px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.author-hero-summary {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.author-hero-contact-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.author-hero-contact-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease, filter 0.15s ease;
}

.author-hero-contact-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.author-btn-instagram-pill {
    background: radial-gradient(circle farthest-corner at 35% 90%, #fec564, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle farthest-corner at 0 140%, #fec564, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse farthest-corner at 0 -25%, #5258cf, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse farthest-corner at 20% -50%, #5258cf, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse farthest-corner at 100% 0, #893dc2, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse farthest-corner at 60% -20%, #893dc2, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse farthest-corner at 100% 100%, #d9317a, transparent),
                linear-gradient(#6559ca, #bc318f 30%, #e33f5f 50%, #f77638 70%, #fec66d 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(217, 49, 122, 0.35);
}

.author-btn-email-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284C7 0%, #0070F3 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .author-page-hero-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px 18px;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .author-hero-badge-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .author-hero-contact-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED AUTHOR ARTICLES GRID (Professional Directory)
   ========================================================================== */
.author-articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 28px 0 36px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .author-articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

.author-article-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.author-article-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #EA580C;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.author-article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.author-article-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.author-article-card-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.author-article-cat-badge {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1D4ED8;
    border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.author-article-date {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.author-article-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 750;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    color: #0F172A;
}

.author-article-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.author-article-title a:hover {
    color: #EA580C;
}

.author-article-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.author-article-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.author-article-read-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #EA580C;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.author-article-read-btn:hover {
    color: #C2410C;
    gap: 9px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Accordion Component (17px Content Font)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    margin: 38px 0;
}
.faq-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}
.faq-item {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
}
.faq-question {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 17.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    list-style: none;
    color: var(--text);
    user-select: none;
    line-height: 1.45;
}
.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--primary);
}
.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px 18px;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--text);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 14px;
    line-height: 1.72;
}
.faq-answer p,
.faq-answer li {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.72;
}
.faq-answer p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Related Pages Grid Component
   ========================================================================== */
.related-pages-section {
    margin: 40px 0 20px;
}
.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}
.related-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.related-card-title {
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.related-card-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.related-card-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Site Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: #0B0F19;
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding: 56px 20px 32px;
    margin-top: 56px;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
}
.footer-container {
    max-width: 1520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-col-title {
    color: #F8FAFC;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 750;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.footer-col-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 9px;
}
.footer-links a {
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.15s ease;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-left: 4px;
}
.footer-disclaimer {
    border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
    padding: 24px 0;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748B;
}
.footer-disclaimer a {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
    padding-top: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748B;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Bottom Navigation Bar (58px App Bar)
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 58px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .mobile-bottom-bar {
        background: rgba(21, 29, 48, 0.95);
    }
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .mobile-bottom-bar {
        display: none;
    }
}
.bottom-bar-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.bottom-bar-item.active, .bottom-bar-item:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}
.bottom-bar-item .icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Drawer Menu
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: min(320px, 85vw);
    background: var(--card);
    z-index: 2000;
    box-shadow: -4px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.mobile-drawer[hidden] {
    display: none;
}
.drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.btn-close-drawer {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 28px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text);
    padding: 4px 8px;
}
.drawer-section-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin: 20px 0 10px;
}
.drawer-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #0F172A;
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 650;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.drawer-link:hover {
    background: #FFF7ED;
    color: #EA580C;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Ad Containers (CLS Prevention)
   ========================================================================== */
.ad-slot-wrapper {
    margin: 28px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}
.ad-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ad-container {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ad-placeholder-box {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 250px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1px dashed var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ad-placeholder-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--muted-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Tools & Calculators
   ========================================================================== */
.calc-widget {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 26px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.calc-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.calc-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 750;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text);
}
.calc-input, .calc-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 17px;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.calc-input:focus, .calc-select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-light);
}
.calc-result-box {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.calc-result-box p, .calc-result-box span {
    font-size: 18px;
}
.calc-result-score {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mock Test Engine UI
   ========================================================================== */
.mock-test-container {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 24px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.mock-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.mock-timer {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--danger);
    background: var(--danger-light);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.question-palette-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(38px, 1fr));
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}
.palette-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
.palette-btn.answered { background: var(--success); color: #FFF; border-color: var(--success); }
.palette-btn.review { background: var(--warning); color: #FFF; border-color: var(--warning); }
.palette-btn.current { outline: 2px solid var(--primary); outline-offset: 1px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Accessibility & Print
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}

@media print {
    .site-header, .site-footer, .mobile-bottom-bar, .toc-sidebar, .ad-slot-wrapper, .btn {
        display: none !important;
    }
    body {
        background: #FFF !important;
        color: #000 !important;
        font-size: 12pt;
    }
    .hero {
        background: none !important;
        color: #000 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    a {
        text-decoration: underline !important;
        color: #000 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Figure & Visuals Engine Component
   ========================================================================== */
.fig {
    margin: 32px 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    contain-intrinsic-size: auto 450px;
}
.fig img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
}
.fig-caption {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #52525B;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.fig-text-link {
    color: #EA580C;
    text-decoration: underline;
    margin-left: 6px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .fig {
        background: #18181B;
        border-color: #27272A;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }
    .fig-caption {
        background: #1F1F23;
        border-top-color: #27272A;
        color: #A1A1AA;
    }
    .fig-text-link {
        color: #FB923C;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE-FIRST ENHANCEMENTS & SAFE-AREA OPTIMIZATIONS (SuperTET 2026)
   ========================================================================== */
html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.15);
    touch-action: manipulation;
}
body {
    padding-bottom: calc(68px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) !important;
}

/* 1. Universal Table Swipe Container & Touch Hints */
.table-responsive {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    margin: 24px 0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
    position: relative !important;
}
.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 6px;
}
.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.table-responsive table {
    min-width: 580px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}
.table-scroll-hint {
    display: none;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    background: #FFF7ED;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #FED7AA;
    color: #C2410C;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 750;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .table-responsive {
        margin: 18px 0 !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        overscroll-behavior-x: contain !important;
    }
    .table-responsive table {
        min-width: 480px !important;
    }
    .table-scroll-hint {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        padding: 7px 12px !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
        font-weight: 750 !important;
        text-transform: uppercase !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    }
    .fact-table,
    .article-content table {
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
    }
    .fact-table th,
    .article-content table th {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
    }
    .fact-table td,
    .article-content table td {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        word-break: normal !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }
    .fact-table th.col-official,
    .fact-table th.col-highlight,
    .article-content table th.col-official,
    .article-content table th.col-highlight {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
    }
    .fact-table td.col-official,
    .fact-table td.col-highlight,
    .article-content table td.col-official,
    .article-content table td.col-highlight {
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
    }
    .param-cell {
        gap: 6px !important;
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
    }
    .table-cell-icon {
        width: 18px !important;
        height: 18px !important;
        min-width: 18px !important;
    }
    .fact-table td a.table-btn,
    .article-content table td a.table-btn,
    .table-btn {
        padding: 6px 10px !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        min-height: 34px !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .table-responsive table {
        min-width: 420px !important;
    }
    .fact-table th,
    .article-content table th,
    .fact-table td,
    .article-content table td {
        padding: 8px 10px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
    }
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .table-responsive {
        background: #18181B !important;
        border-color: #27272A !important;
    }
    .table-scroll-hint {
        background: #2A170A !important;
        border-bottom-color: #7C2D12 !important;
        color: #FDBA74 !important;
    }
    .table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
        background: #18181B;
    }
    .table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background: #3F3F46;
    }
}

/* 2. Hero Section Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 959px) {
    .hero-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 24px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-content-col {
        min-width: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-chip {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
    }
    .hero-chip span {
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
    }
    .hero-title-main {
        font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 38px) !important;
        line-height: 1.15 !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-title-sub {
        font-size: clamp(16px, 4.5vw, 20px) !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-lead {
        font-size: 15.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.65 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }
    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-height: 48px !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }
    .hero-quick-facts-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* 3. Mobile Header & Drawer */
@media (max-width: 1139px) {
    .site-header {
        height: 58px !important;
        position: sticky !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        z-index: 999 !important;
    }
    .header-container {
        height: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 16px !important;
    }
    .btn-menu-toggle {
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
        min-width: 44px !important;
    }
}

/* Drawer Backdrop */
.drawer-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 1999;
}
.drawer-backdrop[hidden] {
    display: none;
}
.mobile-drawer {
    width: min(340px, 86vw) !important;
    padding: 20px 18px !important;
}
.drawer-search-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.drawer-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    outline: none;
}
.drawer-search-input:focus {
    border-color: #EA580C;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.15);
}
.drawer-link {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* 4. Safe-Area Aware Mobile Bottom Bar */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: calc(58px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) !important;
    padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 -2px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .mobile-bottom-bar {
        background: rgba(24, 24, 27, 0.96) !important;
        border-top-color: #27272A !important;
    }
}
@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .mobile-bottom-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }
}
.bottom-bar-item {
    min-height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* 5. Floating Back to Top Button */
.back-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: calc(72px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    right: 18px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #18181B;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
    z-index: 990;
}
.back-to-top-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.back-to-top-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.92);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    .back-to-top-btn {
        background: #27272A;
        border-color: #3F3F46;
    }
}

/* 6. Typography & Padding Tuning on Mobile Devices */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .container, .layout-container {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
    }
    .header-container, .hero-container, .footer-container {
        padding-left: 16px !important;
        padding-right: 16px !important;
    }
    .article-content {
        font-size: 16.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.72 !important;
    }
    .article-content p {
        font-size: 16.5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    }
    .article-content h2 {
        font-size: clamp(20px, 5.5vw, 25px) !important;
        margin-top: 36px !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    }
    .article-content h3 {
        font-size: clamp(17px, 4.5vw, 21px) !important;
        margin-top: 24px !important;
    }
    .toc-link {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        min-height: 48px !important;
    }
    .toc-link-text {
        font-size: 15.5px !important;
    }
    .exam-countdown-bar {
        padding: 8px 12px !important;
    }
    .countdown-heading {
        font-size: 13px !important;
    }
    .countdown-unit strong {
        font-size: 18px !important;
    }
    .countdown-unit span {
        font-size: 9.5px !important;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Optimization: Core Resource Hubs & Exam Simulator Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Core Resource Hubs Banner Bar & Cards */
    .resource-hubs-banner-bar {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        background: #181E24 !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }
    .hub-banner-ribbon {
        width: 100% !important;
        clip-path: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        font-size: 16px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .hub-banner-sub {
        padding: 10px 14px 12px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 4px !important;
    }
    .hub-banner-sep {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .resource-hubs-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }
    .resource-card-v2 {
        padding: 13px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        min-height: 60px !important;
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent !important;
    }
    .resource-card-v2:active {
        transform: scale(0.985) !important;
        border-color: #EA580C !important;
        background: #FFFBF7 !important;
    }
    .res-card-icon-box {
        width: 42px !important;
        height: 42px !important;
        min-width: 42px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
    }
    .res-card-icon-box svg {
        width: 20px !important;
        height: 20px !important;
    }
    .res-card-content strong {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    }
    .res-card-content span {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }
    .res-card-arrow {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        margin-left: 4px !important;
    }

    /* Exam Simulator Showcase Mobile Layout */
    .simulator-showcase-grid {
        gap: 24px !important;
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .simulator-features-col,
    .simulator-preview-col {
        min-width: 0 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .simulator-features-col .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(20px, 5.5vw, 24px) !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }
    .simulator-features-col .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
    }
    .features-list {
        padding-left: 18px !important;
        margin-top: 12px !important;
    }
    .features-list li {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }
    .simulator-features-col .cta-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        margin-top: 16px !important;
    }
    .simulator-features-col .cta-row .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-height: 48px !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
        padding: 12px 18px !important;
    }

    /* Simulator Interactive Preview Screen Card */
    .simulator-preview-col {
        padding: 16px 14px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        border-width: 1.5px !important;
    }
    .sim-top-bar {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        padding-bottom: 12px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }
    .sim-top-bar strong {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        flex: 1 !important;
    }
    .sim-timer-pill {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        padding: 3px 8px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        gap: 4px !important;
    }
    .sim-timer-pill svg {
        width: 12px !important;
        height: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Question Box */
    .sim-question-box {
        padding: 12px 10px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }
    .sim-q-num {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 5px !important;
    }
    .sim-q-text {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
    }
    .sim-options-list {
        gap: 6px !important;
    }
    .sim-opt-item {
        padding: 8px 10px !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }

    /* Palette Bar */
    .sim-palette-bar {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        padding-top: 10px !important;
        font-size: 11.5px !important;
    }
    .sim-mini-palette {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        gap: 4px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .sim-p-dot {
        width: 24px !important;
        height: 24px !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
        border-radius: 4px !important;
    }
}