/* ==========================================================================
   AGENTS OF CHANGE — REDESIGNED THEME STYLESHEET
   Comprehensive CSS Design System for all Redesigned Pages
   ========================================================================== */

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap");

:root {
  --light: #2ee5a7;
  --medium: #19c78c;
  --dark: #266f56;
  --ink: #122c24;
  --slate: #4b675d;
  --line: #e4efe9;
  --mint-bg: #f2fbf7;
  --mint-soft: #e8f7f0;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --radius: 22px;
  --radius-lg: 30px;
  --shadow: 0 18px 50px -24px rgba(38, 111, 86, 0.28);
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px -18px rgba(38, 111, 86, 0.35);
  --display: 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUPPRESS DUPLICATE THEME / ELEMENTOR HEADERS & FOOTERS
   ========================================================================== */
.elementor-location-header,
.elementor-location-footer,
[data-elementor-type="header"],
[data-elementor-type="footer"],
header.elementor-location-header,
footer.elementor-location-footer,
.elementor-20784,
.elementor-20798,
#masthead,
#colophon,
#theme-header,
#theme-footer,
.main-header:not(.aoc-nav),
.main-footer:not(.aoc-footer) {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  max-height: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Typography - Strict Inter for Body and Paragraphs (Fixes Image 4) */
html,
body.aoc-redesign-body,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin,
.aoc-redesign-body,
body.aoc-redesign-body p,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin p,
.aoc-redesign-body p,
p,
body.aoc-redesign-body .lead,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin .lead,
.aoc-redesign-body .lead,
.aoc-redesign-body p.lead,
.page-header p.lead,
.hero p.lead,
.hero-copy p,
.sec-head p,
body.aoc-redesign-body li,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin li,
.aoc-redesign-body li,
li,
body.aoc-redesign-body article p,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin article p,
.aoc-redesign-body article p,
article p,
body.aoc-redesign-body section p,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin section p,
.aoc-redesign-body section p,
section p,
.aoc-redesign-body div.role,
.aoc-redesign-body div.date,
.aoc-redesign-body .who,
.aoc-redesign-body .by,
.aoc-redesign-body label,
.aoc-redesign-body input,
.aoc-redesign-body select,
.aoc-redesign-body textarea,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin label,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin input,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin select,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin textarea {
  font-family: var(--body) !important;
}

body.aoc-redesign-body,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Global Link Styles - Prevents Browser Default Blue & Underline (Fixes Screenshot 1) */
body.aoc-redesign-body a,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin a,
.aoc-redesign-body a,
header.aoc-nav a,
footer.aoc-footer a,
section a,
article a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}

body.aoc-redesign-body a:hover,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin a:hover,
.aoc-redesign-body a:hover,
header.aoc-nav a:hover,
footer.aoc-footer a:hover,
section a:hover,
article a:hover {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}

/* Post Cards, Blog Feed, Event Cards, Info Cards & State Requirement Cards (Fixes Issue 1) */
.post h3 a,
.post-card h3 a,
.posts .post h3 a,
.article-card h3 a,
.post-grid h3 a,
.latest-blogs h3 a,
.post-card a,
.posts a,
.latest-blogs a,
.ecard h3 a,
.ecard a:not(.btn),
.fcard h3 a,
.fcard a:not(.btn),
.icard h3 a,
.icard h4 a,
.icard a:not(.btn),
.req-top h4 a,
.req h4 a,
.req-cards a:not(.btn),
.req:not(.btn),
a.req,
.card h3 a,
.price-card h3 a,
.plan-card h3 a,
.instr-card h3 a,
.instr-card a:not(.btn),
.quick-card,
.quick-card h3,
.quick-card h3 a,
.cat-card,
.cat-card h3 {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.post h3 a:hover,
.post-card h3 a:hover,
.posts .post h3 a:hover,
.article-card h3 a:hover,
.post-grid h3 a:hover,
.latest-blogs h3 a:hover,
.ecard h3 a:hover,
.ecard a:not(.btn):hover,
.fcard h3 a:hover,
.fcard a:not(.btn):hover,
.icard h3 a:hover,
.icard h4 a:hover,
.icard a:not(.btn):hover,
.req-top h4 a:hover,
.req h4 a:hover,
.req-cards a:not(.btn):hover,
.card h3 a:hover,
.price-card h3 a:hover,
.plan-card h3 a:hover,
.instr-card h3 a:hover,
.instr-card a:not(.btn):hover,
.quick-card:hover h3,
.quick-card:hover h3 a,
.cat-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Call-to-action link arrows and badges inside cards */
.post-card .go,
.post .go,
.post-grid .go,
.posts .go,
.fcard .go,
.icard .go,
.quick-card .go,
.cat-card .go,
.req-cards .req-link,
.req .req-link,
a.req-link,
.req-link {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.post-card .go:hover,
.post .go:hover,
.post-grid .go:hover,
.posts .go:hover,
.fcard .go:hover,
.icard .go:hover,
.quick-card .go:hover,
.cat-card .go:hover,
.req:hover .req-link,
.req-cards .req-link:hover,
.req .req-link:hover,
a.req-link:hover,
.req-link:hover {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.chips a.chip,
.chips .chip {
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Prose links inside article bodies (Single Blog Posts & Longform) */
.post-prose-content a,
.prose a,
.article-body a {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  text-decoration-color: var(--medium) !important;
  text-underline-offset: 3px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.post-prose-content a:hover,
.prose a:hover,
.article-body a:hover {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

.aoc-redesign-body img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.wrap {
  width: min(1180px, 92vw);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.aoc-redesign-body h1,
.aoc-redesign-body h2,
.aoc-redesign-body h3,
.aoc-redesign-body h4,
.aoc-redesign-body h5,
.aoc-redesign-body h6,
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-transform: none !important;
}

.bebas-neue-regular,
.bebas-neue-regular * {
  font-family: "Bebas Neue", sans-serif !important;
}

.hero h1,
.hero-copy h1,
.page-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 3.85rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.08 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  margin: 0.9rem 0 1.1rem !important;
}

.sec-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.7rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  margin: 0.7rem 0 0.8rem !important;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--medium);
}

.btn,
.aoc-redesign-body .btn,
a.btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.7rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  border: none !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.btn-primary,
.aoc-redesign-body .btn-primary,
a.btn-primary {
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  background-color: var(--medium) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(25, 199, 140, 0.7) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.aoc-redesign-body .btn-primary:hover,
a.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  background: var(--dark) !important;
  background-color: var(--dark) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.btn-ghost,
.aoc-redesign-body .btn-ghost,
a.btn-ghost {
  background: #fff !important;
  background-color: #fff !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important;
}

.btn-ghost:hover,
.aoc-redesign-body .btn-ghost:hover,
a.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.btn-light,
.aoc-redesign-body .btn-light,
a.btn-light {
  background: #fff !important;
  background-color: #fff !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.btn-light:hover,
.aoc-redesign-body .btn-light:hover,
a.btn-light:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
}

.btn-sm,
.aoc-redesign-body .btn-sm,
a.btn-sm {
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem !important;
}

.center-cta {
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
header.aoc-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.aoc-nav a,
header.aoc-nav a {
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aoc-nav .nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}

.aoc-nav .logo {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aoc-nav .logo .mark {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light), var(--medium));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.aoc-nav .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  margin-left: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.aoc-nav .nav-links a {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color .18s ease;
}

.aoc-nav .nav-links a:hover,
.aoc-nav .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aoc-nav .nav-links a.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--medium);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAV DROPDOWN (RESOURCES)
   ========================================================================== */
.aoc-nav .nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.aoc-nav .dropdown-trigger {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.aoc-nav .dropdown-caret {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aoc-nav .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-trigger,
.aoc-nav .nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-trigger {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}

.aoc-nav .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-caret,
.aoc-nav .nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}

.aoc-nav .dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 275px;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px -20px rgba(18, 44, 36, 0.22), 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(18, 44, 36, 0.12) !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 0 !important;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Invisible bridge so hover is seamless without closing */
.aoc-nav .dropdown-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 12px;
}

.aoc-nav .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.aoc-nav .nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.aoc-nav .dropdown-menu a {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 0.62rem 1.4rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  font-family: var(--body) !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, padding-left 0.15s ease !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.aoc-nav .dropdown-menu a::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.aoc-nav .dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--mint-bg) !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  padding-left: 1.6rem !important;
}

/* Mobile dropdown styles */
.aoc-nav .mobile-dropdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-dropdown-toggle {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-dropdown-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--mint-bg);
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-sub-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  padding-left: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-dropdown.open .mobile-sub-menu {
  display: flex;
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-dropdown.open .dropdown-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--medium);
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-sub-menu a {
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-sub-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
}

.aoc-nav .nav-cta {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.aoc-nav .signin {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aoc-nav .signin:hover {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aoc-nav .menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px;
}

.aoc-nav .menu-btn span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-menu.open {
  display: flex;
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-menu a {
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.aoc-nav .mobile-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--mint-bg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HEADERS & HERO SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 500px at 78% -8%, var(--mint-soft), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 5% 100%, #eafaf3, transparent 55%);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 3.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0.9rem 0 1.1rem;
}

.hero h1 span,
.page-header h1 span {
  color: var(--medium);
}

.hero p.lead {
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 42ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.9rem;
}

.page-header p.lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-trust {
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-trust b {
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: var(--display);
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-photo {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--mint-soft), #dcf4e9);
  aspect-ratio: 4/4.4;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.05rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  z-index: 2;
}

.float-card .ic {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.fc-1 { top: 8%; left: -6%; }
.fc-1 .ic { background: var(--mint-soft); }
.fc-2 { bottom: 9%; right: -5%; }
.fc-2 .ic { background: #fff3d6; }
.fc-3 { bottom: 38%; left: -9%; }
.fc-3 .ic { background: #e4ecff; }

/* Star Ratings & Header Rating Badge */
.stars {
  color: #f5b12e !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
}

.rating {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-size: 1.06rem !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.rating .stars {
  color: #f5b12e !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.page-header {
  background: radial-gradient(900px 360px at 82% -30%, var(--mint-soft), transparent 60%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 2.8rem 0 3rem;
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  max-width: 26ch;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.8rem;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.header-pills {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

.header-pills li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.header-assurances {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
}

.header-assurances li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.header-assurances li .hp-ic {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mint-soft);
  color: var(--medium);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   APPROVE / TRUST STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.approve {
  background: var(--mint-bg);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.approve .wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.3rem 0;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.approve .pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.trustpilot {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.trustpilot .tp-label {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.trustpilot .tp-label .star {
  color: #00b67a;
}

.tp-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2px;
}

.tp-stars i {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  background: #00b67a;
  border-radius: 3px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.tp-stars i::before {
  content: "★";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.tp-stars i.q75 {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b67a 75%, #c9d0d6 75%);
}

.tp-stars i.half {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b67a 50%, #c9d0d6 50%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS & GRIDS - BALANCED, PROPORTIONAL SPACING
   ========================================================================== */
body.aoc-redesign-body > section,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin > section,
body.aoc-redesign-body section,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin section,
.aoc-redesign-body > section,
.aoc-redesign-body section,
.aoc-redesign-body section.aoc-section,
section.aoc-section,
.aoc-redesign-body section.about,
.aoc-redesign-body section.instr-home,
.aoc-redesign-body section.requirements,
.aoc-redesign-body section.includes,
.aoc-redesign-body section.upcoming,
.aoc-redesign-body section.testi,
.aoc-redesign-body section.home-pricing,
.aoc-redesign-body section.different,
.aoc-redesign-body section.free-split,
.aoc-redesign-body section.free-courses,
.aoc-redesign-body section.instructors,
.aoc-redesign-body section.on-demand,
.aoc-redesign-body section.presenters,
.aoc-redesign-body section.apply-section,
.aoc-redesign-body section.formats-section,
.aoc-redesign-body section.faqs,
.aoc-redesign-body section#states,
.aoc-redesign-body section#free-courses,
.aoc-redesign-body section#free-tools,
.aoc-redesign-body section#pricing,
.aoc-redesign-body section#plans,
.aoc-redesign-body section#events,
.aoc-redesign-body section#instructors,
.aoc-redesign-body section#how,
.aoc-redesign-body section#process,
.aoc-redesign-body section#contributorFaqs,
.aoc-redesign-body section#why,
.aoc-redesign-body section#download,
.aoc-redesign-body section#guide,
.aoc-redesign-body section#posts,
.aoc-redesign-body section.quick-section,
.aoc-redesign-body section.mint,
section.about,
section.instr-home,
section.requirements,
section.includes,
section.upcoming,
section.testi,
section.home-pricing,
section.different,
section.free-split,
section.free-courses,
section.instructors,
section.on-demand,
section.presenters,
section.apply-section,
section.formats-section,
section.faqs,
section#states,
section#free-courses,
section#free-tools,
section#pricing,
section#plans,
section#events,
section#instructors,
section#how,
section#process,
section#contributorFaqs,
section#why,
section#download,
section#guide,
section#posts,
section.quick-section,
section.mint {
  padding-top: 1.8rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 1.8rem !important;
}

/* Consecutive sections have tighter flow */
body.aoc-redesign-body section + section,
body.aoc-redesign-body section + div + section,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin section + section,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin section + div + section,
.aoc-redesign-body section + section,
.aoc-redesign-body section + div + section,
section + section,
section + div + section {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
}

/* Trust strip directly precedes content with minimal gap */
.approve + section,
.approve + div + section,
.approve + form + section {
  padding-top: 1.0rem !important;
}

/* Respect explicit zero padding in templates */
body section[style*="padding-top:0"],
body section[style*="padding-top: 0"] {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}
body section[style*="padding-bottom:0"],
body section[style*="padding-bottom: 0"] {
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Distinctive hero and page header spacing */
body.aoc-redesign-body > section.hero,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin > section.hero,
section.hero,
section.hero-lm {
  padding-top: 3.2rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 2.2rem !important;
}

body.aoc-redesign-body > section.page-header,
body.wp-theme-custom-plugin > section.page-header,
section.page-header {
  padding-top: 2.8rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 1.8rem !important;
}

/* Final section directly above footer receives balanced breathing room */
body.aoc-redesign-body > section:last-of-type,
.aoc-redesign-body > section:last-of-type,
.aoc-redesign-body section.latest-blogs,
body.aoc-redesign-body > section.final,
.aoc-redesign-body > section.final,
.aoc-redesign-body section.final,
section.final {
  padding-top: 2.2rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 3.2rem !important;
}

/* Specific section transition fine-tuning */
.aoc-redesign-body section#faqs,
.aoc-redesign-body section.faqs {
  padding-bottom: 1.0rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section#faqs + section.mint,
.aoc-redesign-body section#faqs + section {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
}
.faq-list {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.faq-cat-group:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.faq-cat-group:last-child details.faq:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.aoc-redesign-body section#pricing {
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section#pricing + section.presenters,
.aoc-redesign-body section#pricing + section {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section.presenters {
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section.presenters + section.on-demand {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
}

.aoc-redesign-body section#how {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section.apply-section {
  padding-top: 1.2rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section.formats-section {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section#instructors.mint,
.aoc-redesign-body section#instructors {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
}

.aoc-redesign-body section:has(.tracker-band) {
  padding-top: 1.2rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section#states {
  padding-top: 1.2rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
}
.board-note {
  margin-top: 1.2rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section#states + section.mint {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
}

.aoc-redesign-body section#why {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section#why + section {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section#download {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section#download + section.mint {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
}

.aoc-redesign-body section:has(#popularGrid) {
  padding-top: 1.4rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
}
.aoc-redesign-body section#posts {
  padding-top: 1.2rem !important;
}

/* Prevent section padding from bleeding into blog post body and Elementor layouts */
.single-post-wrapper section,
.post-prose-content section,
.post-main-content section,
.article section,
section.elementor-section,
.elementor section {
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.sec-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin: 0 auto 1.15rem !important;
}

.sec-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.35rem !important;
}

.sec-head p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Center CTA button spacing at section bottoms */
.center-cta {
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

div[style*="text-align:center"][style*="margin-top"],
div[style*="display:flex"][style*="justify-content:center"][style*="margin-top"] {
  margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.aoc-redesign-body section:has(.center-cta),
.aoc-redesign-body section:has(div[style*="text-align:center"][style*="margin-top"]) {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}

/* In-section promotional bands spacing */
.band-wide,
.download-band,
.tracker-band {
  margin-top: 1.3rem !important;
}

.mint-sec, section.mint {
  background: var(--mint-bg);
}

.card-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.icard {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.1rem 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.icard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--medium);
}

.icard .ic {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--light), var(--medium));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.icard h3 {
  font-size: 1.24rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.icard p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.icard .go {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--medium);
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.icard:hover .go {
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CALL TO ACTION BANDS
   ========================================================================== */
.band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--medium));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px 300px at 85% 20%, rgba(46, 229, 167, 0.35), transparent 60%);
}

.band > * {
  position: relative;
}

.band .eyebrow {
  color: #bff5e2;
}

.band h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0.6rem auto 1.6rem;
  max-width: 28ch;
}

.band-wide {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem;
}

.band-wide .btn {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.final {
  background: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}

.final-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--medium));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px 300px at 20% 10%, rgba(46, 229, 167, 0.4), transparent 55%);
}

.final-inner > * {
  position: relative;
}

.final-inner h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.final-inner p {
  color: #d6fbee;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.final-inner .btn-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.final-inner .btn-row a.btn-ghost,
.final-inner .btn-ghost,
.final-inner a.btn-ghost,
.aoc-redesign-body .final-inner .btn-ghost,
.aoc-redesign-body .final-inner a.btn-ghost,
.aoc-redesign-body .final-inner .btn-row a.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
}

.final-inner .btn-row a.btn-ghost:hover,
.final-inner .btn-ghost:hover,
.final-inner a.btn-ghost:hover,
.aoc-redesign-body .final-inner .btn-ghost:hover,
.aoc-redesign-body .final-inner a.btn-ghost:hover,
.aoc-redesign-body .final-inner .btn-row a.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-grid {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

details.faq {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

details.faq[open] {
  border-color: var(--medium);
}

details.faq summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

details.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

details.faq summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--medium);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

details.faq[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

details.faq p {
  color: var(--slate);
  padding: 0 0 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

details.faq a {
  color: var(--medium);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS BAND
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--medium));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px 300px at 85% 15%, rgba(46, 229, 167, 0.35), transparent 60%);
}

.stat-row {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat span {
  color: #cdeee0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE CONTROLS (SEARCH, CHIPS, SORTS)
   ========================================================================== */
.controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.search-box {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 240px;
}

.search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 2.6rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.search-box input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--medium);
}

.search-box .mag {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--medium);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.chip {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--slate);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--medium);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.chip.active {
  background: var(--medium);
  border-color: var(--medium);
  color: #fff !important;
}

.sort-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sort-wrap select {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 2.2rem 0.7rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%2319c78c' d='M6 8 0 0h12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat right 1rem center;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.results-meta, .result-meta {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EVENT CARDS (LIVE EVENTS & ON-DEMAND)
   ========================================================================== */
.event-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.ev-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.ecard {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.3rem;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.ecard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--medium);
}

.datechip {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 78px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  height: fit-content;
}

.datechip .m {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--medium));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
}

.datechip .d {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.35rem 0 0.1rem;
}

.datechip .t {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  padding: 0 0.2rem 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ecard .body, .ev-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ecard .meta-row, .ev-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.pill-credit {
  background: var(--mint-soft);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.pill-tag {
  background: #eef4ff;
  color: #3a5ba0;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.pill-free {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light), var(--medium));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.ecard h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0.1rem 0 0.45rem;
}

.ecard h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--medium);
}

.ecard .who, .ev-who {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ev-av {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.ev-av-init {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light), var(--medium));
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.ecard .desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ecard .actions, .ev-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.cal-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.cal-btn {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.cal-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--medium);
}

.cal-menu {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 0.5rem);
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 0.4rem;
  display: none;
  z-index: 20;
  min-width: 180px;
}

.cal-menu.open {
  display: block;
}

.cal-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cal-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--mint-bg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERTS / PRESENTERS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.pro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pro-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}

.pro-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--medium);
}

.pro-card img {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pro-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.pro-card .role {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--medium);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.pro-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRICING COMPARISON
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.home-plans {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.price-card, .hplan {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.price-card.featured, .hplan.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f2a21, #1c5a44);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.price-card.featured::before, .hplan.featured::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px 300px at 85% 0, rgba(46, 229, 167, 0.28), transparent 60%);
}

.price-card.featured > *, .hplan.featured > * {
  position: relative;
}

.price-tag-top, .hp-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--light);
  color: #0f2a21;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.price-line, .hp-price {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.price-line .now, .hp-price {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.price-card.featured .price-line .now, .hplan.featured .hp-price {
  color: #fff;
}

.price-line .was, .hp-price s {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #a3b8b0;
  text-decoration: line-through;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.price-card.featured .price-line .was, .hplan.featured .hp-price s {
  color: #8fb3a6;
}

.price-per, .hp-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin: 0.3rem 0 1.4rem;
}

.price-card.featured .price-per, .hplan.featured .hp-sub {
  color: #bfe6d8;
}

.plist, .hp-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.plist li, .hp-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.plist li .ck, .hp-list li .ck {
  color: var(--medium);
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.price-card.featured .plist li .ck, .hplan.featured .hp-list li .ck {
  color: var(--light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG LAYOUTS
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.blog-featured .thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--light), var(--medium) 60%, var(--dark));
  min-height: 320px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-featured .thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.blog-featured .fbadge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem;
  left: 1.1rem;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-featured .content {
  padding: 2.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.post-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--mint-soft);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.blog-featured h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0.9rem 0 0.6rem;
}

.blog-featured h2 a:hover {
  color: var(--medium);
}

.post-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-featured p {
  color: var(--slate);
  margin: 0.9rem 0 1.4rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.post-grid, .posts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.post-card, .post {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.post-card:hover, .post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--medium);
}

.post-card .thumb, .post .thumb {
  height: 180px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mint-soft), #cdeede);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
}

.post-card .thumb img, .post .thumb img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .thumb img,
.post:hover .thumb img,
.post a.thumb:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-card .thumb .pin {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  top: 0.8rem;
  left: 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.post-card .body, .post .body {
  padding: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.post-card h3, .post h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.32;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.post-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--medium);
}

.post-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.post-card .go {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--medium);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.post-card:hover .go {
  color: var(--dark);
}

.post-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATE REQUIREMENTS (A-Z & CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.az-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.az-bar button {
  min-width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  padding: 0 0.3rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.az-bar button:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color: var(--medium);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.az-bar button.active {
  background: var(--medium);
  border-color: var(--medium);
  color: #fff;
}

.az-bar button:disabled {
  opacity: 0.3;
  cursor: default;
}

.state-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.1rem;
  align-items: start;
}

details.state {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}

details.state[open] {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

details.state summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

details.state summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.state-name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.14rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.state-name .exp {
  color: var(--medium);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

details.state[open] .state-name .exp {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.state-facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.fact {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.fact.hrs { background: var(--mint-soft); color: var(--dark); }
.fact.eth { background: #eef4ff; color: #3a5ba0; }
.fact.cyc { background: #fff3d6; color: #8a6a1e; }

.state-detail {
  padding: 0 1.4rem 1.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.state-detail dl {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
}

.state-detail dt {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.state-detail dd {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.state-detail dd a {
  color: var(--medium);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.st-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.st-links a {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.st-track {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: var(--medium);
}

.st-track:hover {
  background: var(--dark);
}

.st-guide {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  background: #fff;
}

.st-guide:hover {
  border-color: var(--medium);
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTRIBUTORS & INSTRUCTORS
   ========================================================================== */
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  position: relative;
}

.step .num {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light), var(--medium));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.step p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.apply-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f2a21, #1c5a44);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 2.6rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.apply-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(600px 320px at 85% 10%, rgba(46, 229, 167, 0.3), transparent 60%);
}

.apply-panel > * {
  position: relative;
}

.apply-panel .eyebrow {
  color: #bff5e2;
}

.apply-panel h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.6rem;
}

.apply-panel p.sub {
  color: #d6fbee;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.3rem 0 1.6rem;
}

.checklist li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  color: #e9fbf4;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.checklist li .ck {
  color: var(--light);
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.apply-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.apply-card .big {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.apply-card p {
  color: #cfeee2;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.apply-card .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

.apply-card .fine {
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #a9cdbf;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSTRUCTORS & BALANCED FACULTY CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
section#instructors {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

section#instructors .wrap {
  width: min(1180px, 92vw);
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-inline: auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.instr-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .instr-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .instr-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.instr-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line, #e2ece7);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.instr-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 53, 36, 0.09);
  border-color: #8bb39c;
}

.instr-card-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.instr-avatar-wrap {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 53, 36, 0.12);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  outline: 2px solid #dce8e1;
  background: #edf5f0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.instr-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.instr-name {
  font-family: var(--display, inherit);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink, #142820);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 2.6em;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.instr-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--medium, #184135);
  background: #edf6f1;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.instr-bio-box {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.instr-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--slate, #51635b);
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 4.1em;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.instr-bottom {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line, #e2ece7);
  padding-top: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 180px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.instr-courses-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.instr-courses-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--slate, #51635b);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.instr-badge-count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #f0f5f2;
  color: var(--dark, #0f2a21);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #d9e6de;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.instr-courses-preview {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.instr-course-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  background: #fbfdfc;
  border: 1px solid #e5eee8;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.instr-course-item:hover {
  background: #f0f7f3;
  border-color: #bad3c5;
}

.instr-course-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.instr-course-name {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink, #142820);
  line-height: 1.3;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  flex: 1 1 0%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.instr-course-item:hover .instr-course-name {
  color: var(--medium, #184135);
}

.instr-credit-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1b533b;
  background: #d8ede0;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.instr-action-btn {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.instr-action-btn span:first-child {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  min-width: 0;
}

.instr-btn-more {
  background: #f2f7f4;
  color: var(--medium, #184135);
  border-color: #cee2d7;
}

.instr-btn-more:hover {
  background: #e2efe8;
  border-color: #b0cfbe;
  color: #0c2b20;
}

.instr-btn-profile {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--slate, #51635b);
  border-color: #e2ece7;
}

.instr-btn-profile:hover {
  background: #f8faf9;
  color: var(--ink, #142820);
  border-color: #ccdcd3;
}

/* 0 Courses state (Curriculum Contributor) */
.instr-contributor-state {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0.35rem 0 0.1rem;
}

.instr-contrib-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #855b00;
  background: #fef7e6;
  border: 1px solid #fae2ab;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.instr-contrib-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--slate, #51635b);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  text-align: left;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.instr-catalog-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--medium, #184135);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.instr-catalog-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: #0f2a21;
}

/* Instructor Initials Fallback */
.instr-avatar-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light, #2ebd87), var(--medium, #184135));
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display, inherit);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  user-select: none;
}

.modal-faculty-avatar-fallback {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light, #2ebd87), var(--medium, #184135));
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display, inherit);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  user-select: none;
}

/* Show all / Show fewer instructors toggle */
.instr-toggle-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
}

.instr-toggle-link {
  font-family: var(--display, inherit);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--medium, #184135);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--medium, #184135);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.instr-toggle-link:hover {
  color: var(--dark, #0f2a21);
  border-bottom-color: var(--dark, #0f2a21);
}

.instr-more {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.instr-more.open {
  display: block;
}

.instr-more-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .instr-more-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.instr-compact {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line, #e2ece7);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft, 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
  text-align: left;
}

.instr-compact:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 53, 36, 0.08);
  border-color: #8bb39c;
}

.instr-compact .av {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light, #2ebd87), var(--medium, #184135));
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display, inherit);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.instr-compact .av img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.instr-compact .info {
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.instr-compact h4 {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink, #142820);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.instr-compact .role {
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  color: var(--slate, #51635b);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.instr-compact .go {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  color: var(--medium, #184135);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--display, inherit);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.instr-compact:hover .go {
  color: var(--dark, #0f2a21);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FACULTY PROFILE & COURSES MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
html.aoc-modal-open,
body.aoc-modal-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  overscroll-behavior: none !important;
}

.aoc-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(14, 30, 24, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  animation: aocFadeIn 0.2s ease-out;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  touch-action: none;
}

.aoc-modal-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  max-height: 88vh;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  animation: aocSlideUp 0.25s ease-out;
  overflow: hidden;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.aoc-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem;
  right: 1.1rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f0f5f2;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--dark, #0f2a21);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.aoc-modal-close:hover {
  background: #dfece4;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.aoc-modal-body {
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.modal-faculty-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line, #e2ece7);
}

.modal-faculty-avatar {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 53, 36, 0.12);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  outline: 2px solid #dce8e1;
}

.modal-faculty-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--display, inherit);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink, #142820);
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.modal-faculty-role {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--medium, #184135);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.modal-faculty-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #edf6f1;
  color: var(--medium, #184135);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.modal-bio-section {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-bio-section h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--slate, #51635b);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.modal-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--slate, #51635b);
  margin: 0;
  white-space: pre-line;
}

.modal-courses-section {
  background: #f9fbf9;
  border: 1px solid var(--line, #e2ece7);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-courses-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.modal-courses-header h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink, #142820);
  margin: 0;
}

.modal-course-search {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border: 1px solid #d4e3db;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
}

.modal-course-search:focus {
  border-color: var(--medium, #184135);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(24, 65, 53, 0.12);
}

.modal-courses-scroll {
  max-height: 280px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-right: 0.25rem;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.modal-course-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2ece7;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.modal-course-card:hover {
  background: #f0f7f3;
  border-color: #bad3c5;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.modal-course-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink, #142820);
  line-height: 1.35;
  flex: 1;
}

.modal-course-card:hover .modal-course-title {
  color: var(--medium, #184135);
}

.modal-footer-actions {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line, #e2ece7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.modal-catalog-btn {
  background: var(--medium, #184135);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.modal-catalog-btn:hover {
  background: #113329;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: #f0f5f2;
  color: var(--dark, #0f2a21);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #dfeae3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
footer.aoc-footer {
  background: #0f2a21 !important;
  color: #bcd6cb !important;
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
}

.aoc-footer .foot-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.aoc-footer h4 {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem !important;
}

.aoc-footer .brand-logo {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #fff !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.aoc-footer ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: grid !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.aoc-footer ul li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.aoc-footer a,
footer.aoc-footer a,
.aoc-footer ul li a,
footer.aoc-footer ul li a {
  color: #bcd6cb !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color .18s ease;
}

.aoc-footer a:hover,
.aoc-footer a:focus,
.aoc-footer a:visited:hover,
.aoc-footer button:hover,
.aoc-footer .btn:hover,
footer.aoc-footer a:hover,
footer.aoc-footer a:focus,
footer.aoc-footer button:hover,
footer.aoc-footer .btn:hover,
.aoc-footer ul li a:hover,
footer.aoc-footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--light) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aoc-footer a[href^="mailto:"] {
  color: var(--light) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aoc-footer a[href^="mailto:"]:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.aoc-footer .socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
}

.aoc-footer .socials a,
footer.aoc-footer .socials a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: background 0.18s ease;
}

.aoc-footer .socials a:hover,
footer.aoc-footer .socials a:hover {
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.aoc-footer .foot-legal {
  padding-top: 1.8rem;
  color: #88a89c !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.aoc-footer .foot-legal a,
footer.aoc-footer .foot-legal a {
  color: #88a89c !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aoc-footer .foot-legal a:hover,
footer.aoc-footer .foot-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--light) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .split,
  .posts,
  .post-grid,
  .card-3,
  .pro-grid,
  .pricing2,
  .home-plans,
  .event-grid,
  .ev-grid,
  .stat-row,
  .aoc-footer .foot-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .aoc-nav .nav-links,
  .aoc-nav .signin {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .aoc-nav .menu-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .band,
  .final-inner,
  .apply-panel {
    padding: 2.4rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .band-wide {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  
  .stat-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .controls {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  
  .sort-wrap {
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .state-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stat-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE DEDICATED SECTIONS & ENHANCEMENTS
   From FINAL - AOC - Homepage Design and Details.html
   ========================================================================== */

/* COURSE GRID */
.course-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
}
.course-card {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 1.3rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: .5rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
  transition: transform .16s, box-shadow .16s !important;
}
.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.course-card .cc-ic {
  width: 42px !important;
  height: 42px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
}
.course-card .cc-t {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}
.course-card:hover .cc-t {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.course-card .cc-go {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: .85rem !important;
}
.course-card:hover .cc-go {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

/* INSTRUCTORS SPOTLIGHT ("Learn from the best") */
.instr-home {
  background: var(--mint-bg);
  padding: 1.8rem 0 !important;
}
.instr-home.mint {
  background: var(--mint-bg) !important;
}
.home-instr-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.2rem !important;
  margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
}
.hi-card {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 1.3rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.hi-card img {
  width: 64px !important;
  height: 64px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  display: block !important;
}
.hi-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  margin-bottom: .15rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.hi-card .hi-role {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-size: .78rem !important;
  margin-bottom: .4rem !important;
}
.hi-card p {
  font-size: .86rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS PREVIEW (HOMEPAGE) */
.upcoming {
  padding: 1.8rem 0 !important;
}
.upcoming.mint {
  background: var(--mint-bg) !important;
}
.event-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.4rem !important;
  margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
}
.ecard {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  padding: 1.5rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 1.2rem !important;
  transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .18s !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.ecard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
}
.datechip {
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  width: 74px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  height: fit-content !important;
}
.datechip .m {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--medium)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: .74rem !important;
  letter-spacing: .1em !important;
  padding: .3rem 0 !important;
}
.datechip .d {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  padding: .3rem 0 .1rem !important;
}
.datechip .t {
  font-size: .63rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  padding: 0 .2rem .45rem !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}
.ecard .body {
  flex: 1 !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}
.ecard .meta-row {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: .4rem !important;
  margin-bottom: .5rem !important;
}
.pill-credit {
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: .72rem !important;
  padding: .25rem .6rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}
.pill-tag {
  background: #eef4ff !important;
  color: #3a5ba0 !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: .72rem !important;
  padding: .25rem .6rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}
.ecard h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  margin: .1rem 0 .5rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.ecard .who {
  font-size: .85rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  margin-bottom: .6rem !important;
}
.ecard .desc {
  font-size: .86rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  margin-bottom: .9rem !important;
}
.ecard .actions {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: .5rem !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

/* TESTIMONIALS SECTION */
.testi {
  background: #fff !important;
  padding: 1.8rem 0 !important;
}
.video-testi-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.25rem !important;
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  margin: 1.25rem auto 1.5rem !important;
  padding: 0 1rem !important;
}
.video-testi-grid .vtcard {
  display: flex !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .video-testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 2rem !important;
    padding: 0 1rem !important;
  }
  .video-testi-grid .vtcard:nth-child(n+4) {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.vtcard {
  position: relative !important;
  background: #0d1e18 !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16 !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  appearance: none !important;
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
}
.vtcard:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--medium) !important;
  outline-offset: 3px !important;
}
.vtcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.vtcard img.vt-thumb-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform .3s ease !important;
}
.vtcard:hover img.vt-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}
.vtcard .vt-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: background .2s ease !important;
}
.vtcard:hover .vt-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 100%) !important;
}
.vtcard .vt-play-btn {
  position: absolute !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  transition: transform .22s ease, background-color .22s ease !important;
}
.vtcard:hover .vt-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.12) !important;
  background: #ff0000 !important;
}
.vtcard .vt-play-btn svg {
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  margin-left: 3px !important;
  fill: var(--dark) !important;
  transition: fill .22s ease !important;
}
.vtcard:hover .vt-play-btn svg {
  fill: #ffffff !important;
}

/* YouTube Video Modal */
.yt-modal {
  position: fixed !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  z-index: 99999 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 1.5rem !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease !important;
}
.yt-modal.active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}
.yt-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 41, 0.85) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
}
.yt-modal-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 420px !important;
  background: #000 !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  transform: scale(0.92) !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}
.yt-modal.active .yt-modal-content {
  transform: scale(1) !important;
}
.yt-modal-close {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -46px !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: background 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
}
.yt-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}
.yt-modal-player-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16 !important;
  max-height: 82vh !important;
  background: #000 !important;
}
.yt-modal-player-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  border: none !important;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .yt-modal {
    padding: 3.5rem 1rem 1rem !important;
  }
  .yt-modal-close {
    top: -42px !important;
    right: 4px !important;
  }
}
.marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent) !important;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent) !important;
  padding: 1rem 0 !important;
}
.marquee {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 1.4rem !important;
  width: max-content !important;
  animation: aocMarqueeScroll 46s linear infinite !important;
}
.marquee:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}
@keyframes aocMarqueeScroll {
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}
.quote {
  width: 340px !important;
  background: var(--mint-bg) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 1.6rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.quote .stars {
  color: #f5b12e !important;
  margin-bottom: .6rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
}
.quote p {
  font-size: .94rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}
.quote .who {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: .6rem !important;
  font-size: .9rem !important;
}
.quote .who .av {
  width: 34px !important;
  height: 34px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: .9rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* HOMEPAGE PRICING CARD */
.home-pricing {
  background: var(--mint-bg) !important;
  padding: 1.8rem 0 !important;
}
.price-card {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.price-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f2a21, #1c5a44) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
}
.price-tag-top {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: .72rem !important;
  letter-spacing: .04em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  background: var(--light) !important;
  color: #0f2a21 !important;
  padding: .3rem .8rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem !important;
}
.price-line {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
  gap: .4rem !important;
  margin: 1rem 0 .4rem !important;
}
.price-line .now {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 2.8rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}
.price-line .was {
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  color: #8fb3a6 !important;
  text-decoration: line-through !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.price-line .per-lil {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  color: #bfe6d8 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.price-per {
  font-size: .88rem !important;
  color: #bfe6d8 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}
.plist {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: grid !important;
  gap: .7rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.plist li {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: .6rem !important;
  font-size: .95rem !important;
}
.plist .ck {
  color: var(--light) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRICING PAGE STYLES & AVATAR FIXES
   ========================================================================== */
.plans {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.22fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 1.6rem !important;
  max-width: 1000px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}
.price-card .best-val {
  align-self: flex-start !important;
}
.price-card.featured .price-line .per-lil {
  color: #bfe6d8 !important;
}
.vchip {
  display: inline-block !important;
  background: var(--light) !important;
  color: #0f2a21 !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: .7rem !important;
  padding: .15rem .5rem !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  margin-left: .4rem !important;
  letter-spacing: .02em !important;
}
.plist li.dim {
  color: #9fb3ac !important;
}
.price-card.featured .plist li.dim {
  color: #7fa596 !important;
}
.choose-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  margin-top: 1.1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  color: #bfe6d8 !important;
}
.choose-row strong {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.avatars {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin-right: 0.3rem !important;
}
.avatars span,
.avatars img {
  width: 26px !important;
  height: 26px !important;
  min-width: 26px !important;
  max-width: 26px !important;
  min-height: 26px !important;
  max-height: 26px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: 2px solid #123528 !important;
  margin-right: -9px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}
.reassure {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 1.8rem !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  margin-top: 2.2rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: .92rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}
.reassure span {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: .45rem !important;
}
.reassure b {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.value-callout {
  max-width: 760px !important;
  margin: 2.6rem auto 0 !important;
  background: var(--mint-bg) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.9rem !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
}
.value-callout strong {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
/* Hero Offer Card */
.offer-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px -24px rgba(38, 111, 86, 0.28) !important;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  max-width: 480px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.offer-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.8rem !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}
.offer-card p {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}
.offer-meta {
  margin-top: 1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* CE Badges */
.ce-badge {
  display: inline-block !important;
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}
.ce-badge.solid {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Hero visual & Floating cards positioning for Free CE */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative !important;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 !important;
}
.hero-visual .float-card {
  position: absolute !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(18, 44, 36, 0.25) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}
.hero-visual .float-card > div {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.hero-visual .float-card small {
  font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}
.hero-visual {
  padding-bottom: 2.2rem !important;
}
.hero-visual .fc-1 {
  top: -16px !important;
  right: -12px !important;
  left: auto !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
}
.hero-visual .fc-2 {
  bottom: -10px !important;
  left: -14px !important;
  right: auto !important;
  top: auto !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}
.hero-visual .fc-1 .ic {
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
}
.hero-visual .fc-2 .ic {
  background: #fff3d6 !important;
}

/* Free Courses Section & Grid */
.free-courses {
  padding: 1.8rem 0 !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
}
.free-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.6rem !important;
}
.fcard {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.fcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.fcard .ic {
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.fcard h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.5rem !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}
.fcard h3 a {
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.15s ease !important;
}
.fcard h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.fcard p {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}
.fcard .go {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.18s ease !important;
}
.fcard:hover .go {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

/* Why Offer Free CE Grid & Benefits */
.why-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr !important;
  gap: 3rem !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}
.why-grid h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}
.why-grid > div > p {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem !important;
}
.benefits {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: grid !important;
  gap: 0.85rem !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.benefits li {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 0.7rem !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}
.benefits li .dot {
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  border-radius: 7px !important;
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 0.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.why-visual {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--mint-soft), #d7f2e7) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 4.5rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
}

/* Accreditations Grid */
.accred-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 1.6rem !important;
}
.accred {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 2rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.accred .tag {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}
.accred h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.accred p {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

/* Tools Grid */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 1.6rem !important;
}

/* Trustpilot widget in approve strip */
.trustpilot {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: .5rem !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: .42rem .85rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.trustpilot .tp-label {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  font-size: .9rem !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: .25rem !important;
}
.trustpilot .tp-label .star {
  color: #00b67a !important;
}
.tp-stars {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  gap: 2px !important;
}
.tp-stars i {
  width: 17px !important;
  height: 17px !important;
  background: #00b67a !important;
  border-radius: 3px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}
.tp-stars i::before {
  content: "★" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
}
.tp-stars i.half,
.tp-stars i.q75 {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00b67a 75%, #c9d0d6 75%) !important;
}
.tp-score {
  display: none !important;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .plans {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    max-width: 460px !important;
  }
  .price-card.featured {
    order: -1 !important;
  }
  .course-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }
  .free-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }
  .home-instr-grid,
  .event-grid,
  .why-grid,
  .tools-grid,
  .accred-grid,
  .testi-grid,
  .req-cards,
  .split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-visual .float-card,
  .hero .float-card,
  .float-card {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .free-split .gift-visual,
  .free-split .visual {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .free-split .split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .free-split .split > div {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .course-grid,
  .free-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .hero-visual .float-card,
  .hero .float-card,
  .float-card {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .free-split .gift-visual,
  .free-split .visual {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .free-split .split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .free-split .split > div {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee {
    animation: none !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    width: auto !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE & PRICING ADDITIONAL SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Stay Compliant / Requirements Section */
.requirements {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
}
.req-cards {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 1.5rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem !important;
}
.req {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.req:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.req-top {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.9rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem !important;
}
.req-ic {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.req-top h4 {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}
.req-top small {
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin-top: 0.2rem !important;
}
.req p {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem !important;
}
.req .req-link {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  transition: color 0.18s ease !important;
}
.req:hover .req-link {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

/* Free Resources Split */
.free-split {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
}
.split {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 3rem !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.split .visual,
.gift-visual {
  aspect-ratio: 16/12 !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
}

.split h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* LINK LISTS (Popular Courses on Free CE Page) */
.link-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: grid !important;
  gap: 0.7rem !important;
  max-width: 860px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.link-list li {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease !important;
}
.link-list li:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
  border-color: var(--light) !important;
}
.link-list a {
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.link-list a span {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* The Difference Prose */
.different .sec-head {
  margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
}
.prose {
  max-width: 860px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}
.prose p {
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem !important;
}
.prose a {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}
.prose a:hover {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

/* Pricing Page Member Reviews Grid */
.testi-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.5rem !important;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.2rem !important;
  }
}

.desktop-br {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nowrap-lg {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
  .desktop-br {
    display: inline !important;
  }
  .pricing-subhead {
    max-width: 680px !important;
    margin-inline: auto !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .price-card.featured .sub,
  .price-card.featured .featured-sub,
  .aoc-redesign-body .price-card.featured .sub,
  .aoc-redesign-body .price-card.featured .featured-sub {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
  }
}
.tcard {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
}
.tcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.tcard .stars {
  color: #f5b12e !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
}
.tcard p {
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem !important;
}
.tcard .who {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
}
.tcard .who .av {
  width: 34px !important;
  height: 34px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED PRICING CARDS - TEXT CONTRAST FIX
   ========================================================================== */
.price-card.featured h1,
.price-card.featured h2,
.price-card.featured h3,
.price-card.featured h4,
.price-card.featured h5,
.aoc-redesign-body .price-card.featured h1,
.aoc-redesign-body .price-card.featured h2,
.aoc-redesign-body .price-card.featured h3,
.aoc-redesign-body .price-card.featured h4,
.aoc-redesign-body .price-card.featured h5,
.hplan.featured h1,
.hplan.featured h2,
.hplan.featured h3,
.hplan.featured h4,
.aoc-redesign-body .hplan.featured h1,
.aoc-redesign-body .hplan.featured h2,
.aoc-redesign-body .hplan.featured h3,
.aoc-redesign-body .hplan.featured h4 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.price-card.featured .sub,
.aoc-redesign-body .price-card.featured .sub,
.hplan.featured .hp-desc,
.aoc-redesign-body .hplan.featured .hp-desc {
  color: #d6fbee !important;
}

.price-card.featured .plist li,
.aoc-redesign-body .price-card.featured .plist li,
.hplan.featured .hp-list li,
.aoc-redesign-body .hplan.featured .hp-list li {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG POST & PROSE CONTENT TYPOGRAPHY & SPACING
   ========================================================================== */
.post-prose-content,
.article {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  line-height: 1.8 !important;
  color: #26443b !important;
}

.post-prose-content > *:first-child,
.article > *:first-child {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.post-prose-content h1,
.article h1 {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 2rem !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  margin-top: 2.2rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

.post-prose-content h2,
.article h2 {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.65rem !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  margin-top: 2.2rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
  padding-top: 0.2rem !important;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px !important;
}

.post-prose-content h3,
.article h3 {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  margin-top: 1.9rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem !important;
}

.post-prose-content h4,
.article h4 {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  margin-top: 1.6rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
}

.post-prose-content p,
.article p {
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
  color: #26443b !important;
}

/* Eliminate empty paragraphs and excessive spacing */
.post-prose-content p:empty,
.article p:empty {
  display: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.post-prose-content .wp-block-spacer,
.article .wp-block-spacer {
  height: 1.5rem !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.post-prose-content hr,
.article hr,
.post-prose-content .wp-block-separator,
.article .wp-block-separator {
  border: 0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 !important;
}

.post-prose-content p + h2,
.article p + h2,
.post-prose-content p + h3,
.article p + h3 {
  margin-top: 1.8rem !important;
}

.post-prose-content hr + h2,
.post-prose-content hr + h3,
.article hr + h2,
.article hr + h3 {
  margin-top: 1.2rem !important;
}

/* Hide duplicate Jetpack sharing & like widgets */
.single-post-wrapper .sharedaddy,
.single-post-wrapper .sd-sharing,
.single-post-wrapper .sd-like,
.single-post-wrapper #jp-post-flair,
.single-post-wrapper .jetpack-likes-widget-wrapper,
.single-post-wrapper .wpcnt {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Post Lists Styling */
.post-prose-content ul,
.article ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: grid !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  margin: 0.8rem 0 2rem 0.2rem !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.post-prose-content ul li,
.article ul li {
  position: relative !important;
  padding-left: 1.7rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #26443b !important;
}

.post-prose-content ul li::before,
.article ul li::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0.2rem !important;
  top: 0.62em !important;
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--medium) !important;
}

.post-prose-content ul li p,
.article ul li p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  line-height: inherit !important;
  display: inline !important;
}

.post-prose-content ol,
.article ol {
  counter-reset: oli !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  display: grid !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  margin: 0.8rem 0 2rem 0.1rem !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.post-prose-content ol li,
.article ol li {
  position: relative !important;
  padding-left: 2.4rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  counter-increment: oli !important;
  color: #26443b !important;
}

.post-prose-content ol li::before,
.article ol li::before {
  content: counter(oli) !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  width: 26px !important;
  height: 26px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
}

.post-prose-content ol li p,
.article ol li p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  line-height: inherit !important;
  display: inline !important;
}

.post-prose-content a,
.article a {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  text-decoration-color: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  text-underline-offset: 3px !important;
}

.post-prose-content a:hover,
.article a:hover {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  text-decoration-color: var(--medium) !important;
}

.post-prose-content strong,
.article strong {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.post-prose-content blockquote,
.article blockquote {
  background: var(--mint-bg) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--medium) !important;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0 !important;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem !important;
  margin: 2rem 0 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG POST LAYOUT & SIDEBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.post-layout-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px !important;
  gap: 3.5rem !important;
  align-items: start !important;
}

.post-main-content {
  min-width: 0 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

.post-sidebar {
  position: -webkit-sticky !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 90px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 340px !important;
}

.post-sidebar .price-card.featured {
  max-width: 340px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.post-sidebar .req {
  max-width: 340px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .post-layout-grid {
    display: block !important;
    grid-template-columns: 100% !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
  .post-sidebar {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 3.5rem 0 0 !important;
  }
  .post-sidebar .price-card.featured,
  .post-sidebar .req {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED & IN-CONTENT IMAGES (Responsive, Rounded, Elevated)
   ========================================================================== */
.post-featured-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.post-featured-image img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* In-content images (Gutenberg, Classic Editor, <figure>, <p><img>, and direct <img>) */
.post-prose-content img,
.article img,
.post-prose-content figure img,
.article figure img,
.post-prose-content .wp-block-image img,
.article .wp-block-image img {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  display: block;
}

.post-prose-content figure,
.article figure,
.post-prose-content .wp-block-image,
.article .wp-block-image {
  margin: 2rem auto !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* WordPress Standard Image Alignment Classes */
.post-prose-content img.aligncenter,
.article img.aligncenter,
.post-prose-content .aligncenter,
.article .aligncenter {
  display: block !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  clear: both;
}

.post-prose-content img.alignnone,
.article img.alignnone,
.post-prose-content .alignnone,
.article .alignnone {
  display: block;
  margin: 2rem auto !important;
}

.post-prose-content img.alignleft,
.article img.alignleft,
.post-prose-content .alignleft,
.article .alignleft {
  float: left !important;
  margin: 0.6rem 2rem 1.4rem 0 !important;
  max-width: 50% !important;
}

.post-prose-content img.alignright,
.article img.alignright,
.post-prose-content .alignright,
.article .alignright {
  float: right !important;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 1.4rem 2rem !important;
  max-width: 50% !important;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .post-prose-content .alignleft,
  .article .alignleft,
  .post-prose-content img.alignleft,
  .article img.alignleft,
  .post-prose-content .alignright,
  .article .alignright,
  .post-prose-content img.alignright,
  .article img.alignright {
    float: none !important;
    margin: 1.8rem auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* Captions */
.post-prose-content figcaption,
.article figcaption,
.post-prose-content .wp-caption-text,
.article .wp-caption-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-top: 0.75rem !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.post-prose-content .wp-caption,
.article .wp-caption {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 2rem auto !important;
}

/* Avatars */
.post-meta-bar img.avatar,
.author-bio-box img.avatar {
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  max-width: none !important;
}

/* Related articles grid */
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG PAGINATION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.pagination {
  margin: 3.5rem auto 1.5rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

ul.page-numbers,
.pagination ul.page-numbers {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

ul.page-numbers li,
.pagination ul.page-numbers li {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

ul.page-numbers li::before,
.pagination ul.page-numbers li::before {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

.pagination .page-numbers,
ul.page-numbers a.page-numbers,
ul.page-numbers span.page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  min-width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  padding: 0 0.9rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.18s ease !important;
}

ul.page-numbers a.page-numbers:hover {
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

ul.page-numbers span.page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
}

ul.page-numbers span.page-numbers.dots {
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  min-width: 24px !important;
}

ul.page-numbers a.prev,
ul.page-numbers a.next {
  padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEWS BAND / SUBSCRIBE SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.news-band {
  background: var(--mint-bg) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  padding: 3.2rem 2rem !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  max-width: 860px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.news-band::before {
  content: "✉️";
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: 22px;
  font-size: 6rem;
  opacity: 0.08;
  transform: rotate(-12deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.news-band > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.news-band .badge {
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
}

.news-band .eyebrow {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}

.news-band h2 {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem) !important;
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.5rem !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.news-band p {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  max-width: 48ch !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.news-form {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  max-width: 480px !important;
  margin: 1.8rem auto 0 !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.news-form input[type="email"],
.news-form input {
  flex: 1 !important;
  min-width: 220px !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important;
  font-family: var(--body) !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease !important;
}

.news-form input:focus {
  outline: none !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}

.news-form .btn,
.news-form button {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.18s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(25, 199, 140, 0.6) !important;
}

.news-form .btn:hover,
.news-form button:hover {
  background: var(--dark) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(38, 111, 86, 0.45) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONVERTKIT NEWSLETTER FORM IN NEWS-BAND
   ========================================================================== */
.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] {
  max-width: 520px !important;
  margin: 1.8rem auto 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] [data-style="clean"] {
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] .formkit-fields {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  max-width: 480px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] .formkit-field {
  flex: 1 1 220px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] .formkit-input {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important;
  font-family: var(--body) !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  height: auto !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] .formkit-input:focus {
  outline: none !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}

.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] .formkit-submit {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.18s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(25, 199, 140, 0.6) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  height: auto !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
}

.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] .formkit-submit > span {
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
}

.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] .formkit-submit:hover {
  background: var(--dark) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(38, 111, 86, 0.45) !important;
}

.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] .formkit-powered-by-convertkit-container {
  display: none !important;
}

.news-band .formkit-form[data-uid="85f8a7823b"] .formkit-alert-success {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  border: 1px solid #10bf7a !important;
  color: #0c905c !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem !important;
  max-width: 480px !important;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
}

.news-note {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  margin-top: 1rem !important;
}

/* ===== HOMEPAGE DESIGN FINALIZE ADDITIONS ===== */
.trustpilot{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:.42rem .85rem;text-decoration:none}
.trustpilot .tp-label{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);font-size:.9rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.25rem}
.trustpilot .tp-label .star{color:#00b67a}
.tp-stars{display:inline-flex;gap:2px}
.tp-stars i{width:17px;height:17px;background:#00b67a;border-radius:3px;position:relative;display:inline-block}
.tp-stars i::before{content:"★";position:absolute;inset:0;color:#fff;font-size:11px;display:grid;place-items:center}
.tp-stars i.q75{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#00b67a 75%,#c9d0d6 75%)}

/* Course grid clean */
.course-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1rem}
.course-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:1.3rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;transition:transform .16s,box-shadow .16s}
.course-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--medium)}
.course-card .cc-ic{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--light),var(--medium));display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.3rem}
.course-card .cc-t{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.3;text-transform:none !important}
.course-card .cc-go{margin-top:auto;color:var(--medium);font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem}
.course-card:hover .cc-go{color:var(--dark)}
.course-card:hover .cc-t{color:var(--medium)}
.course-more{text-align:center;color:var(--slate);margin:1.6rem 0 0}

/* Topic cloud */
.topic-cloud-wrap{margin-top:1.9rem;text-align:center}
.topic-cloud-label{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;color:var(--slate);margin-bottom:1.1rem;font-size:1.05rem}
.topic-cloud-label strong{color:var(--dark)}
.topic-cloud{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.55rem;justify-content:center;max-width:840px;margin:0 auto}
.topic-cloud span{background:var(--mint-bg);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--dark);font-weight:500;font-size:.88rem;padding:.42rem .95rem;border-radius:999px;transition:transform .15s,background .15s}
.topic-cloud span:hover{background:var(--mint-soft);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.topic-cloud span:last-child{background:var(--medium);color:#fff;border-color:var(--medium);font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600}

/* Requirements clean */
.req-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.2rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.req{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .16s,box-shadow .16s;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.6rem}
.req:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:var(--medium)}
.req-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.req-top h4{margin:0;font-size:1.08rem;text-transform:none !important}
.req-ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--light),var(--medium));display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.3rem;flex-shrink:0}
.req p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.req-link{margin-top:auto;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;color:var(--medium);font-size:.9rem}
.req:hover .req-link{color:var(--dark)}
.band-wide{display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;text-align:left;padding:2.2rem 2.4rem}
.band-wide .btn{background:#fff;color:var(--dark);white-space:nowrap}

/* Home instructors */
.home-instr-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem}
.hi-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.3rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:flex-start}
.hi-card img{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
.hi-card img.crop-head-frederic,
.hi-card img[src*="Frederic"],
.ev-who img[src*="Frederic"],
.contrib-card img[src*="Frederic"] {
  object-position: center 15% !important;
}
.hi-card img.crop-head-adam,
.hi-card img[src*="Adam"],
.ev-who img[src*="Adam"],
.contrib-card img[src*="Adam"] {
  object-position: center 18% !important;
}
.hi-card img.crop-head-jaimee,
.hi-card img[src*="Jaimee"],
.ev-who img[src*="Jaimee"],
.contrib-card img[src*="Jaimee"] {
  object-position: center 18% !important;
}
.hi-card h4{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:.15rem;text-transform:none !important}
.hi-card .hi-role{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;color:var(--medium);font-size:.78rem;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.hi-card p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--slate)}
.instr-more-line{text-align:center;margin-top:2.2rem;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;color:var(--slate);font-size:1.05rem}
/* Home pricing single card */
.home-pricing{background:var(--mint-bg)}
.home-plans{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr;gap:1.6rem;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;align-items:stretch}
.home-plans.single{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:520px}
.hplan{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2.2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.hplan.featured{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0f2a21,#1c5a44);color:#fff;border:none;box-shadow:var(--shadow);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hplan.featured::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(500px 300px at 85% 0,rgba(46,229,167,.28),transparent 60%)}
.hplan.featured>*{position:relative}
.hp-badge{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--light);color:#0f2a21;padding:.3rem .8rem;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:1.1rem;align-self:flex-start}
.hplan h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;text-transform:none !important}
.hplan.featured h3{color:#fff}
.hp-price{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:2.6rem;line-height:1}
.hp-price span{font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--slate)}
.hp-price s{color:#a3b8b0;font-weight:600;font-size:1.45rem;text-decoration:line-through;margin:0 .35rem}
.hplan.featured .hp-price span{color:#bfe6d8}
.hplan.featured .hp-price s{color:#8fb3a6}
.hp-sub{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--slate);margin:.3rem 0 1.3rem}
.hplan.featured .hp-sub{color:#bfe6d8}
.hp-list{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.hp-list li{font-size:.95rem}
.hp-list li.dim{color:#9fb3ac}
.hplan.featured .hp-list li.dim{color:#7fa596}
.hp-list b{color:inherit}
.hplan .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--medium)}

/* Events grid */
.ev-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
.ecard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);padding:1.5rem;display:flex;gap:1.2rem;transition:transform .18s,box-shadow .18s}
.ecard:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.datechip{flex-shrink:0;width:74px;text-align:center;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);height:fit-content}
.datechip .m{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--dark),var(--medium));color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.1em;padding:.3rem 0}
.datechip .d{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--ink);padding:.3rem 0 .1rem}
.datechip .t{font-size:.63rem;color:var(--slate);padding:0 .2rem .45rem;line-height:1.25}
.ev-body{flex:1;min-width:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ev-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.pill-credit{background:var(--mint-soft);color:var(--dark);font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem;padding:.25rem .6rem;border-radius:999px}
.pill-tag{background:#eef4ff;color:#3a5ba0;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;padding:.25rem .6rem;border-radius:999px}
.ecard h3{font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.3;margin:.1rem 0 .5rem;text-transform:none !important}
.ev-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--slate);font-weight:500;margin-bottom:1rem}
.ev-av{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--light),var(--medium));color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem}
.ev-actions{margin-top:auto;display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.btn-sm{font-size:.85rem;padding:.55rem 1.05rem}

/* FAQ details */
details.faq{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:1.2rem 1.4rem;margin-bottom:.8rem;transition:box-shadow .16s}
details.faq[open]{box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
details.faq summary{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:2rem}
details.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
details.faq summary::after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:0;top:0;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1;color:var(--medium);font-weight:400;transition:transform .2s}
details.faq[open] summary::after{content:"−";color:var(--dark)}
details.faq p{margin-top:.8rem;color:var(--slate);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .course-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .req-cards,.home-instr-grid,.home-plans,.posts,.ev-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .band-wide{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FILTER / STATE CARD UTILITY
   ========================================================================== */
.is-hidden,
.state-card.is-hidden,
.mandated-card.is-hidden,
.fcard.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATE REQUIREMENTS (SOCIAL WORK & COUNSELOR / MFT)
   ========================================================================== */
.tracker-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--medium)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  padding: 2.3rem 2.4rem !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 1.4rem !important;
}
.tracker-band::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: radial-gradient(560px 300px at 88% 10%, rgba(46, 229, 167, 0.32), transparent 60%) !important;
}
.tracker-band > * {
  position: relative !important;
}
.tracker-band .tb-copy {
  max-width: 34rem !important;
}
.tracker-band h2 {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  margin-top: 0.3rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem !important;
}
.tracker-band p {
  color: #d6fbee !important;
  margin-top: 0.4rem !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}
.tracker-band .btn {
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.controls {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
}
.search-box {
  position: relative !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
  min-width: 240px !important;
}
.search-box input {
  width: 100% !important;
  font-family: var(--body) !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 2.6rem !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}
.search-box input:focus {
  outline: none !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.search-box .mag {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 1rem !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}
.results-meta {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}
.az-bar {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem !important;
}
.az-bar button {
  min-width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  padding: 0 0.3rem !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}
.az-bar button:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}
.az-bar button.active {
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.az-bar button:disabled {
  opacity: 0.3 !important;
  cursor: default !important;
}

.state-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 1.1rem !important;
  align-items: start !important;
}
details.state {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: box-shadow 0.18s ease !important;
}
details.state[open] {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
}
details.state summary {
  list-style: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.7rem !important;
}
details.state summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none !important;
}
.state-name {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.14rem !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
}
.state-name .exp {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
details.state[open] .state-name .exp {
  transform: rotate(45deg) !important;
}
.state-facts {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
}
.fact {
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}
.fact.hrs {
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}
.fact.eth {
  background: #eef4ff !important;
  color: #3a5ba0 !important;
}
.fact.cyc {
  background: #fff3d6 !important;
  color: #8a6a1e !important;
}
.fact.cnt {
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}
.fact.spec {
  background: #eef4ff !important;
  color: #3a5ba0 !important;
}
.state-detail {
  padding: 0 1.4rem 1.4rem !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
}
.state-detail dl {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr !important;
  gap: 0.55rem 1.1rem !important;
  margin: 1.1rem 0 0 !important;
}
.state-detail dt {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
}
.state-detail dd {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.state-detail dd a {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.st-links {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  margin-top: 1.2rem !important;
}
.st-links a {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.st-track {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: var(--medium) !important;
}
.st-track:hover {
  background: var(--dark) !important;
}
.st-guide {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important;
}
.st-guide:hover {
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.empty-state {
  grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  padding: 3rem 1rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
}
.empty-state h3 {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important;
}
.board-note {
  text-align: center !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  max-width: 95ch !important;
  margin: 2rem auto 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

.header-assurances {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 1.5rem !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  margin-top: 1.3rem !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.header-assurances li {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  font-family: var(--body) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
}
.header-assurances li .hp-ic {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Category Grid */
.cat-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
}
.cat-card {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  transition: transform 0.16s ease, box-shadow 0.16s ease, border-color 0.16s ease !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
}
.cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.cat-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.06rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.cat-card .go {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}
.cat-card:hover .go {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

/* License List & Tabs */
.lic-list {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
  margin-top: 0.4rem !important;
}
.lic {
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem !important;
  background: var(--mint-bg) !important;
}
.lic-head {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}
.lic-head h5 {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.lic-hrs {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}
.lic-chips {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  margin: 0.7rem 0 0.2rem !important;
}
.lic-dl {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr !important;
  gap: 0.4rem 0.9rem !important;
  margin: 0.8rem 0 0 !important;
}
.lic-dl dt {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
}
.lic-dl dd {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}
.lic-dl dd a {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.lic-tabs {
  margin-top: 0.4rem !important;
}
.tab-radio {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}
.tab-bar {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  padding-bottom: 0.7rem !important;
}
.tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  user-select: none !important;
}
.tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}
.tab-body .tab-panel {
  display: none !important;
}
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(1):checked ~ .tab-bar .tab-btn:nth-of-type(1),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(2):checked ~ .tab-bar .tab-btn:nth-of-type(2),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(3):checked ~ .tab-bar .tab-btn:nth-of-type(3),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(4):checked ~ .tab-bar .tab-btn:nth-of-type(4),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(5):checked ~ .tab-bar .tab-btn:nth-of-type(5),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(6):checked ~ .tab-bar .tab-btn:nth-of-type(6),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(7):checked ~ .tab-bar .tab-btn:nth-of-type(7),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(8):checked ~ .tab-bar .tab-btn:nth-of-type(8) {
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(1):checked ~ .tab-body .tab-panel:nth-of-type(1),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(2):checked ~ .tab-body .tab-panel:nth-of-type(2),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(3):checked ~ .tab-body .tab-panel:nth-of-type(3),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(4):checked ~ .tab-body .tab-panel:nth-of-type(4),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(5):checked ~ .tab-body .tab-panel:nth-of-type(5),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(6):checked ~ .tab-body .tab-panel:nth-of-type(6),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(7):checked ~ .tab-body .tab-panel:nth-of-type(7),
.lic-tabs input:nth-of-type(8):checked ~ .tab-body .tab-panel:nth-of-type(8) {
  display: block !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MANDATED REPORTING (LEAD MAGNET & SPREADSHEET)
   ========================================================================== */
.dl-hero {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr !important;
  gap: 3rem !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 1.4rem 0 3rem !important;
}
.dl-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin: 0.7rem 0 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
}
.dl-hero h1 span {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.dl-hero .lead {
  font-size: 1.14rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem !important;
  max-width: 46ch !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}
.dl-check {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: grid !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  margin: 0 0 1.8rem !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.dl-check li {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.dl-check li .ck {
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  border-radius: 7px !important;
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 0.15rem !important;
}
.dl-actions {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 0.9rem !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}
.dl-note {
  margin-top: 1.1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 1.2rem !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}
.dl-note b {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
}

.sheet-card {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease !important;
}
a.sheet-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(38, 111, 86, 0.35) !important;
}
.sheet-top {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--medium)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
}
.sheet-top .dots {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
  margin-right: 0.3rem !important;
}
.sheet-top .dots i {
  width: 10px !important;
  height: 10px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
}
.sheet-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
}
.sheet-table {
  width: 100% !important;
  border-collapse: collapse !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
}
.sheet-table th {
  background: var(--mint-bg) !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}
.sheet-table td {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}
.sheet-table td.st {
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.sheet-pill {
  display: inline-block !important;
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.55rem !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.sheet-pill.alt {
  background: #fff3d6 !important;
  color: #8a6a1e !important;
}
.sheet-link {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.sheet-fade {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  height: 96px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), #fff 78%) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-end !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding-bottom: 0.9rem !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

/* Feature 3-Grid & iCards */
.card-3 {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.6rem !important;
}
.icard {
  background: #fff !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 2.1rem 1.8rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
}
.icard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
}
.icard .ic {
  width: 58px !important;
  height: 58px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 1.7rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.icard h3 {
  font-size: 1.24rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.icard p {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}
.icard .go {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
}
.icard:hover .go {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

/* Steps */
.steps {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.2rem !important;
}
.step {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}
a.step {
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: transform 0.16s ease, box-shadow 0.16s ease !important;
}
a.step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
}
.step .num {
  width: 42px !important;
  height: 42px !important;
  border-radius: 13px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}
.step h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important;
}
.step p {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Roles */
.roles {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  max-width: 820px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}
.role {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
}

/* Download Band */
.download-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--medium)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  padding: 3.2rem 2rem !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
.download-band::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: radial-gradient(600px 320px at 15% 15%, rgba(46, 229, 167, 0.34), transparent 55%) !important;
}
.download-band > * {
  position: relative !important;
}
.download-band .eyebrow {
  color: #bff5e2 !important;
}
.download-band h2 {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem !important;
}
.download-band p {
  color: #d6fbee !important;
  max-width: 52ch !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
}
.dl-form-note {
  color: #a9cdbf !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  margin-top: 0.9rem !important;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Directory & Lead Magnet */
@media(max-width:900px) {
  .dl-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 2.5rem 0 !important;
  }
  .dl-hero .sheet-card {
    order: -1 !important;
  }
  .steps,
  .card-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}
@media(max-width:640px) {
  .state-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .tracker-band {
    padding: 1.8rem !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   LIVE EVENTS PAGE ENHANCEMENTS
   ============================================================ */
.page-header h1 span.nowrap {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .page-header h1 br.desktop-break {
    display: block !important;
  }
  .board-note br.desktop-break {
    display: inline !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .page-header h1 br.desktop-break,
  .board-note br.desktop-break {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.more-soon {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-top: 1.8rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: .98rem !important;
  background: var(--mint-soft) !important;
  border: 1px dashed var(--medium) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem !important;
}
.more-soon strong {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

.ecard.free-event {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--medium) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(25, 199, 140, 0.35) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fdfa 0%, #ffffff 70px) !important;
}
.ecard.free-event .pill-free {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: .74rem !important;
  padding: .25rem .6rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
}

.pro-card img.crop-frederic { object-position: center 15% !important; }
.pro-card img.crop-adam { object-position: center 20% !important; }
.pro-card img.crop-jaimee { object-position: center 20% !important; }
.pro-card img.crop-kira { object-position: center 15% !important; }

.pro-more {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
}
.pro-more strong {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

.od-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.3rem !important;
}
.odcard {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 1.5rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}
.odcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.odcard .pill-credit {
  align-self: flex-start !important;
  margin-bottom: .7rem !important;
}
.odcard h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  margin-bottom: .4rem !important;
}
.odcard h4 a {
  color: inherit !important;
  transition: color .15s ease !important;
}
.odcard h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
}
.odcard .who {
  font-size: .84rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}
.odcard .go {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-size: .9rem !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: .3rem !important;
}
.odcard .go:hover {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}

@media(max-width:900px) {
  .event-grid,
  .pricing2,
  .pro-grid,
  .od-grid,
  .testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ===== FAQ PAGE REDESIGN STYLES ===== */
.quick-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.1rem !important;
}
.quick-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 1.6rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
}
.quick-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow) !important;
}
.quick-card .ic {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--light), var(--medium)) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem !important;
}
.quick-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.quick-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
}
.quick-card .go {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
}
.quick-card:hover .go {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
}
.quick-card.qfeatured {
  border-color: var(--medium) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff, var(--mint-bg)) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}
.qbadge {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 1rem !important;
  right: 1rem !important;
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.66rem !important;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
}
.quick-card .price-mini {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  margin-top: 0.2rem !important;
}
.quick-card .price-mini s {
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  margin-left: 0.25rem !important;
}

.cat-head {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.22rem !important;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  margin: 2.2rem 0 1rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
}
.cat-head:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}
.cat-head::before {
  content: "" !important;
  width: 9px !important;
  height: 9px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}
.result-meta {
  text-align: center !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}
.empty-state {
  text-align: center !important;
  padding: 3rem 1rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
}
.empty-state h3 {
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .quick-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .quick-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* Ensure presenter images are always perfect circles, never ovals */
.pro-card img {
  width: 96px !important;
  height: 96px !important;
  min-width: 96px !important;
  min-height: 96px !important;
  max-width: 96px !important;
  max-height: 96px !important;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.ev-av {
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  min-width: 32px !important;
  min-height: 32px !important;
  max-width: 32px !important;
  max-height: 32px !important;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Remove hover transform and color change on Apply Card CTA button */
.apply-card .btn:hover,
.apply-card .btn.btn-primary:hover,
.apply-card a.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--medium) !important;
  background-color: var(--medium) !important;
}

/* Allow text in post sidebar featured card to wrap normally */
.post-sidebar .price-card.featured .sub {
  white-space: normal !important;
}

/* Match expandable instructors grid layout to primary faculty cards */
.instr-more-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 1.75rem !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .instr-more-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .instr-more-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

/* Center pricing header title and subhead cleanly */
#plans .sec-head {
  max-width: 900px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

#plans .sec-head .eyebrow,
#plans .sec-head h2,
#plans .sec-head .pricing-subhead {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
}

/* Presenter image headshot centering / crop adjustments */
.crop-kira,
.pro-card img.crop-kira,
.ev-av.crop-kira,
.pro-card img[src*="Kira"],
.ev-av[src*="Kira"],
img[src*="Kira%20Denney"],
img[src*="Kira Denney"] {
  object-position: center 12% !important;
}

.crop-joel,
.pro-card img.crop-joel,
.ev-av.crop-joel,
.pro-card img[src*="Joel"],
.ev-av[src*="Joel"],
img[src*="Joel%20Kouame"],
img[src*="Joel Kouame"] {
  object-position: center 20% !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIVE CE PAGE - PRICING COMPARE GRID (Matches FINAL Spec)
   ========================================================================== */
#pricing .pricing2,
.pricing2 {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr !important;
  gap: 1.6rem !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  max-width: 960px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

#pricing .price-card,
.pricing2 .price-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 24px) !important;
  padding: 2.2rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f2a21, #1c5a44) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow, 0 16px 36px rgba(18, 53, 36, 0.16)) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured::before,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: radial-gradient(500px 300px at 85% 0, rgba(46, 229, 167, 0.28), transparent 60%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured > *,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured > * {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

#pricing .price-tag-top,
.pricing2 .price-tag-top {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: fit-content !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  background: var(--light, #2ee5a7) !important;
  color: #0f2a21 !important;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem !important;
}

#pricing .price-card h3,
.pricing2 .price-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured h3,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

#pricing .price-card .sub,
.pricing2 .price-card .sub {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured .sub,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured .sub {
  color: #bfe6d8 !important;
}

#pricing .value-flag,
.pricing2 .value-flag,
.value-flag {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: fit-content !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

#pricing .price-line,
.pricing2 .price-line {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem !important;
}

#pricing .price-line .now,
.pricing2 .price-line .now {
  font-family: var(--display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 2.6rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured .price-line .now,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured .price-line .now {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

#pricing .price-line .was,
.pricing2 .price-line .was {
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  color: #a3b8b0 !important;
  text-decoration: line-through !important;
}

#pricing .price-per,
.pricing2 .price-per {
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  color: var(--slate) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured .price-per,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured .price-per {
  color: #bfe6d8 !important;
}

#pricing .plist,
.pricing2 .plist {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: grid !important;
  gap: 0.7rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

#pricing .plist li,
.pricing2 .plist li {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured .plist li,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured .plist li {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured .plist li strong,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured .plist li strong {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

#pricing .plist li .ck,
.pricing2 .plist li .ck {
  color: var(--medium) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured .plist li .ck,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured .plist li .ck {
  color: var(--light, #2ee5a7) !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured .btn-light,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured .btn-light {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: var(--dark, #0f2a21) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.7rem !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

#pricing .price-card.featured .btn-light:hover,
.pricing2 .price-card.featured .btn-light:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: var(--dark, #0f2a21) !important;
}

#pricing .price-note,
.pricing2 .price-note,
.price-note {
  text-align: center !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  margin-top: 0.9rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  color: #bfe6d8 !important;
}

#pricing .price-card .btn,
.pricing2 .price-card .btn {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  #pricing .pricing2,
  .pricing2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}