/**
 * ScholarCraft - Comprehensive Modern CSS Stylesheet
 * Architecture: Vanilla Modern CSS with Custom Properties
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. GLOBAL LAYOUT & CONTAINERS
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--sc-container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--sc-container-narrow);
}

.sc-section {
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.sc-section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.sc-section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  background-color: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.1);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-section-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-section-desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Grids */
.sc-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-grid-2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.sc-grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.sc-grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sc-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .sc-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-section { padding-top: 3.5rem; padding-bottom: 3.5rem; }
  .sc-section-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .sc-grid-4, .sc-grid-3, .sc-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Two-column layout */
.sc-two-col-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-two-col-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. BUTTONS & UI CONTROLS
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.sc-btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--sc-primary-hover);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sc-btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.sc-btn-accent:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.sc-btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--sc-secondary);
  color: var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--sc-secondary-hover);
  color: var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-btn-outline-primary {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-primary);
}

.sc-btn-outline-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-btn-outline-dark {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--sc-gray-300);
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
}

.sc-btn-outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--sc-dark);
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-btn-outline-light {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.sc-btn-outline-light:hover,
.sc-btn-outline-light:focus-visible {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-btn-success {
  background-color: var(--sc-success);
  color: var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-btn-warning {
  background-color: var(--sc-warning);
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sc-btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.sc-btn-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.sc-btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Badges */
.sc-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.sc-badge-primary { background: #dbeafe; color: #1e40af; }
.sc-badge-secondary { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; }
.sc-badge-success { background: #d1fae5; color: #065f46; }
.sc-badge-warning { background: #fef3c7; color: #92400e; }
.sc-badge-danger { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; }
.sc-badge-info { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0369a1; }

/* SVG Icon sizes */
.sc-icon-xs { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.sc-icon-sm { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.sc-icon-check { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--sc-success); flex-shrink: 0; }
.sc-icon-check-blue { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--sc-primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.sc-icon-check-gold { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--sc-accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.sc-icon-check-sm { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--sc-success); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   3. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================= */
.sc-skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 9999;
}
.sc-skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

.sc-top-bar {
  background-color: var(--sc-dark);
  color: var(--sc-gray-300);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sc-top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sc-top-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
}

.sc-top-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-promo-pill {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  color: #fbbf24;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-top-link {
  color: var(--sc-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.sc-top-link:hover { color: var(--sc-white); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-top-bar { display: none; }
}

/* Site Header */
.sc-site-header {
  background-color: var(--sc-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
}

.sc-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--sc-header-height, 100px);
  min-height: var(--sc-header-height, 100px);
  position: relative;
}

/* Site Branding / Logo Container */
.sc-site-branding {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  max-width: var(--sc-logo-max-width, 340px);
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Custom Uploaded Logo: Auto-adjusts height & width dynamically */
.sc-site-branding .custom-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 0;
  max-height: 100%;
}

.sc-site-branding .custom-logo,
.sc-site-branding img.custom-logo,
.sc-site-branding img {
  max-height: var(--sc-logo-max-height, 82px) !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  object-position: left center;
  display: block;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  transition: max-height 0.2s ease, max-width 0.2s ease;
}

/* Fallback SVG & Typography Logo (When no custom logo is uploaded) */
.sc-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sc-logo-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sc-primary) 0%, var(--sc-secondary) 100%);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sc-logo-brand {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.sc-logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Desktop Nav */
.sc-main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.sc-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-nav-list li a {
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-nav-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--sc-primary);
}

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

.sc-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sc-hamburger-box {
  width: 24px;
  height: 18px;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-hamburger-inner,
.sc-hamburger-inner::before,
.sc-hamburger-inner::after {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--sc-dark);
  position: absolute;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease-in-out;
}
.sc-hamburger-inner { top: 8px; }
.sc-hamburger-inner::before { content: ''; top: -8px; }
.sc-hamburger-inner::after { content: ''; top: 8px; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-header-inner {
    height: 74px;
    min-height: 74px;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }
  .sc-site-branding {
    max-width: 220px;
    flex-shrink: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .sc-site-branding .custom-logo,
  .sc-site-branding img.custom-logo,
  .sc-site-branding img,
  .sc-header-logo-img {
    max-height: 48px !important;
    max-width: 200px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }
  .sc-main-nav { display: none; }
  .sc-mobile-toggle { display: block; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .sc-header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now svg {
    width: 15px !important;
    height: 15px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-header-inner {
    height: 64px;
    min-height: 64px;
    padding: 0 0.85rem;
  }
  .sc-site-branding {
    max-width: 150px;
  }
  .sc-site-branding .custom-logo,
  .sc-site-branding img.custom-logo,
  .sc-site-branding img,
  .sc-header-logo-img {
    max-height: 38px !important;
    max-width: 140px !important;
  }
  .sc-header-actions {
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    gap: 0.3rem !important;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now svg {
    width: 13px !important;
    height: 13px !important;
  }
  .sc-logo-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    padding: 6px;
  }
  .sc-logo-brand {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .sc-logo-tagline {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .sc-header-inner {
    height: 58px;
    min-height: 58px;
    padding: 0 0.55rem;
  }
  .sc-site-branding {
    max-width: 125px;
  }
  .sc-site-branding .custom-logo,
  .sc-site-branding img.custom-logo,
  .sc-site-branding img,
  .sc-header-logo-img {
    max-height: 32px !important;
    max-width: 120px !important;
  }
  .sc-header-actions {
    gap: 0.3rem;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now svg {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .sc-mobile-toggle {
    padding: 0.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 340px) {
  .sc-site-branding {
    max-width: 105px;
  }
  .sc-site-branding img,
  .sc-header-logo-img {
    max-height: 28px !important;
    max-width: 100px !important;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now {
    padding: 0.3rem 0.45rem !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.sc-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--sc-white);
  z-index: 2000;
  box-shadow: -4px 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: right 0.3s ease-in-out;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sc-mobile-drawer.open { right: 0; }

.sc-mobile-drawer-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-mobile-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-mobile-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
}

.sc-mobile-drawer-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-mobile-nav-list li a {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sc-gray-800);
  display: block;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.sc-breadcrumbs {
  background-color: var(--sc-gray-100);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
}
.sc-breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--sc-primary); }

.sc-breadcrumbs .sc-sep {
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-400);
}

.sc-breadcrumbs .sc-current {
  color: var(--sc-gray-800);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. HERO SECTION WITH INSTANT CALCULATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #172c63 50%, #0d3b4c 100%);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.sc-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fbbf24;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fbbf24;
}

.sc-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 5vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.16;
  color: var(--sc-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.sc-highlight-text,
.sc-hero-title span:not(.sc-no-highlight) {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fbbf24 0%, #34d399 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.sc-hero-title .sc-highlight-block {
  display: block;
}

.sc-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.sc-hero-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.sc-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.sc-hero-trust-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-hero-trust-metrics .sc-metric-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem !important;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.sc-hero-trust-metrics .sc-metric-val {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fbbf24;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-hero-trust-metrics .sc-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.sc-hero-trust-metrics .sc-metric-divider {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .sc-hero-trust-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .sc-hero-trust-metrics .sc-metric-box {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
  }
  .sc-hero-trust-metrics .sc-metric-val {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .sc-hero-trust-metrics .sc-metric-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-align: right;
  }
}

/* Calculator Card */
.sc-hero-calculator-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  color: var(--sc-gray-800);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.sc-calc-header {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sc-calc-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-calc-discount {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-calc-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.sc-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-calc-level-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 0.35rem;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-calc-level-group {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .sc-calc-level-group {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.sc-btn-pill {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-300);
  background: var(--sc-white);
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
  text-align: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sc-btn-pill.active {
  background: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
}

.sc-select, .sc-input, .sc-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--sc-white);
  color: var(--sc-gray-800);
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-select:focus, .sc-input:focus, .sc-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.15);
}

.sc-calc-grid-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .sc-calc-grid-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* Stepper Control */
.sc-stepper-control {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  background: var(--sc-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-stepper-btn {
  background: var(--sc-gray-100);
  border: none;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}
.sc-stepper-btn:hover { background: var(--sc-gray-200); }

.sc-stepper-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  padding: 0;
  width: 40px;
}

.sc-calc-meta-line {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.6rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-calc-rate-info {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
}

.sc-calc-rate-info strong {
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sc-calc-words-count {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-calc-summary-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-calc-discount-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sc-calc-badge-discount {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sc-calc-orig-strikethrough {
  text-decoration: line-through;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.sc-calc-discount-callout .sc-calc-orig-strikethrough {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.sc-calc-total-box {
  text-align: right;
}

.sc-calc-approx {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  display: block;
}

.sc-calc-total-amount {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.sc-calc-guarantee-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Trust Footer Bar matching Screenshot 2 */
.sc-calc-trust-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  margin: 1.25rem -1.5rem -1.5rem -1.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-calc-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sc-calc-trust-icon {
  color: var(--sc-accent, #eab308);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-calc-trust-icon svg {
  stroke: #1e293b;
}

.sc-calc-trust-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sc-calc-trust-text strong {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sc-calc-trust-text small {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-badge-free-green {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 1px 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sc-calc-trust-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. WHY CHOOSE US & FEATURE CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-feature-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sc-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--sc-gray-300);
}

.sc-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-card-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.sc-icon-shield { background: #dbeafe; color: #1e40af; }
.sc-icon-cap { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; }
.sc-icon-clock { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.sc-icon-lock { background: #f1f5f9; color: #334155; }
.sc-icon-refresh { background: #e0e7ff; color: #4338ca; }
.sc-icon-support { background: #fae8ff; color: #86198f; }

.sc-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-card-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. SERVICES GRID & DETAILS
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-service-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
}

.sc-service-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-service-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-service-rate-badge {
  text-align: right;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-rate-label { font-size: 0.6875rem; color: var(--sc-gray-500); text-transform: uppercase; display: block; }
.sc-rate-val { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--sc-primary); }
.sc-rate-unit { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--sc-gray-500); }

.sc-service-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-service-meta {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-turnaround-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  background: var(--sc-gray-100);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-service-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-service-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
}

.sc-center-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. WRITERS DIRECTORY
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-writer-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-writer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-lg);
}

.sc-writer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-writer-avatar-box {
  position: relative;
}

.sc-writer-initials {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sc-primary) 0%, var(--sc-secondary) 100%);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.sc-online-status {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  right: 2px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  border: 2px solid var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-writer-badge-tag {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #92400e;
  background: #fef3c7;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-writer-name {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-writer-degree {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.sc-writer-uni {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-writer-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-stat-val { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--sc-dark); display: block; }
.sc-stat-label { font-size: 0.6875rem; color: var(--sc-gray-500); text-transform: uppercase; }

.sc-writer-bio {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-writer-specialties {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-spec-chip {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  background: var(--sc-gray-100);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
}

/* Stars */
.sc-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.sc-star { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.sc-star-full { color: #f59e0b; }
.sc-rating-num { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sc-gray-700); margin-left: 4px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SAMPLES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-sample-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.sc-sample-discipline {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  background: var(--sc-primary-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-sample-grade {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-success);
  background: #d1fae5;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-sample-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sc-sample-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-sample-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-sample-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. TWO COLUMN EDUCATIONAL CONTENT & FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-content-headline {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-process-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-step-number {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-step-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-step-body p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.sc-ethics-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--sc-secondary);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--sc-radius-sm) var(--sc-radius-sm) 0;
}

.sc-ethics-box h4 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-ethics-box p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
}

/* Accordion */
.sc-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  background: var(--sc-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-accordion-toggle {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sc-acc-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-accordion-item.active .sc-acc-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.sc-accordion-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-reviews-summary-bar {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-reviews-summary-bar { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
}

.sc-summary-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-rating-score {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-verified-txt {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  display: block;
}

.sc-summary-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-trust-mini {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
}

.sc-review-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sc-review-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-review-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-user-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sc-primary-light);
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sc-verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-success);
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-user-uni {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
}

.sc-review-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-review-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-100);
}

/* CTA Banner */
.sc-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f766e 100%);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.sc-cta-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fef08a;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-cta-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.sc-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. MULTI-STEP ORDER WIZARD & PRICING
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  padding: 3rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.sc-page-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.sc-order-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-order-wizard-container,
.sc-order-sidebar {
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-order-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .sc-order-sidebar {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.sc-wizard-steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  background: var(--sc-white);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-wizard-steps {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .sc-step-item {
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .sc-step-circle {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .sc-step-label {
    display: none;
  }
  .sc-step-item.active .sc-step-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    max-width: 130px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }
  .sc-step-connector {
    margin: 0 0.35rem;
    min-width: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sc-wizard-steps {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
    justify-content: space-around;
  }
  .sc-step-item.active .sc-step-label {
    display: none;
  }
  .sc-step-connector {
    margin: 0 0.25rem;
    min-width: 8px;
  }
}

.sc-step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-step-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sc-gray-200);
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-step-item.active .sc-step-circle {
  background: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-step-item.completed .sc-step-circle {
  background: var(--sc-success);
  color: var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-step-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
}

.sc-step-item.active .sc-step-label {
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-step-connector {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--sc-gray-200);
  margin: 0 0.75rem;
}

.sc-order-form {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-order-form {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }
  .sc-pane-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sc-order-form {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .sc-pane-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
}

.sc-wizard-pane {
  display: none;
}
.sc-wizard-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

.sc-pane-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-level-selector-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-level-selector-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-level-selector-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .sc-level-selector-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }
}

.sc-level-option {
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.sc-level-option input { display: none; }

.sc-level-option.selected {
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
  background: var(--sc-primary-light);
}

.sc-level-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-level-price {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
}

.sc-form-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-col-6 { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.sc-col-12 { width: 100%; flex: 1 1 100%; min-width: 0; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-form-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .sc-col-6 {
    width: 100%;
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
}

.sc-wizard-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sc-wizard-actions {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .sc-wizard-actions .sc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* Add-ons list */
.sc-addons-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-addon-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  background: var(--sc-gray-50);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-addon-card:hover {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
}

.sc-addon-info { flex: 1; }
.sc-addon-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--sc-dark); display: block; }
.sc-addon-desc { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--sc-gray-500); }
.sc-addon-price { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--sc-primary); }
.sc-addon-price.sc-addon-free {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Sidebar Order Summary */
.sc-order-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
}

.sc-order-summary-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
}

.sc-summary-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-summary-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-summary-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.sc-row-label { color: var(--sc-gray-600); }
.sc-row-val { font-weight: 600; color: var(--sc-dark); }
.sc-discount-row { color: var(--sc-success); font-weight: 700; }
.sc-discount-val { color: var(--sc-success); font-weight: 700; }

.sc-summary-total-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--sc-gray-200);
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.sc-summary-final-total {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-final-label { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sc-dark); }
.sc-final-amount { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--sc-primary); }

.sc-sidebar-guarantees {
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--sc-gray-200);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-side-guar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
}

.sc-coupon-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .sc-coupon-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .sc-coupon-row .sc-coupon-input {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .sc-coupon-row .sc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.sc-coupon-applied {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Promotional Coupon Quick-Selection Pills Bar */
.sc-coupon-pills-container {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.sc-coupon-pills-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-coupon-pills-label i {
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.sc-coupon-pills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sc-coupon-pills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-coupon-pill-btn {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

.sc-coupon-pill-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-coupon-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: #3b82f6;
  background: #eff6ff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
}

.sc-coupon-pill-btn .sc-cp-code {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #1e3a8a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.sc-coupon-pill-btn:nth-child(1) .sc-cp-code { background: #0284c7; }
.sc-coupon-pill-btn:nth-child(2) .sc-cp-code { background: #7c3aed; }
.sc-coupon-pill-btn:nth-child(3) .sc-cp-code { background: #d97706; }

.sc-coupon-pill-btn .sc-cp-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sc-coupon-pill-btn .sc-cp-desc strong {
  color: #0f172a;
}

/* Assignment Scope Qualification Badges */
.sc-qual-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.sc-qual-single {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
}

.sc-qual-two {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
}

.sc-qual-multi {
  background: #f3e8ff;
  color: #6b21a8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. CLIENT PORTAL & LIVE ORDER TRACKING
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-portal-search-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.sc-portal-search-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.sc-portal-search-header h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--sc-dark); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.sc-portal-search-header p { color: var(--sc-gray-600); }

.sc-track-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-portal-alert {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.sc-alert-error { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; }
.sc-alert-success { background: #dcfce7; color: #166534; padding: 1rem; border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

/* Dashboard */
.sc-portal-dashboard {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.sc-dashboard-header {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.sc-dash-order-num { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sc-gray-500); text-transform: uppercase; }
.sc-dash-topic { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--sc-dark); margin-top: 0.25rem; }

/* 5-Step Graphical Tracker */
.sc-progress-tracker-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.sc-progress-tracker-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-tracker-steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sc-tracker-step {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-tracker-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sc-gray-200);
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 0.65rem;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-tracker-step.completed .sc-tracker-circle { background: var(--sc-success); color: var(--sc-white); }
.sc-tracker-step.current .sc-tracker-circle { background: var(--sc-primary); color: var(--sc-white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2); }

.sc-tracker-title { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sc-dark); }
.sc-tracker-sub { font-size: 0.6875rem; color: var(--sc-gray-500); }

.sc-tracker-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--sc-gray-200);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.sc-tracker-line.active { background: var(--sc-success); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-tracker-steps { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
  .sc-tracker-line { display: none; }
  .sc-tracker-step { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; text-align: left; }
  .sc-tracker-circle { margin: 0; }
}

.sc-dash-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-dash-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.sc-dash-info-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-dash-info-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-info-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.sc-info-label { color: var(--sc-gray-600); }
.sc-info-val { font-weight: 600; color: var(--sc-dark); }

.sc-assigned-writer-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-writer-avatar-mini {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sc-primary-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-writer-status-tag { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--sc-secondary); font-weight: 600; }

.sc-deliverable-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sc-success);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-revision-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-revision-header { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.sc-revision-header h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sc-dark); }
.sc-revision-header p { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--sc-gray-600); }

.sc-rev-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.sc-rev-status { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sc-success); }

/* ==========================================================================
   13. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-footer-guarantees {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.sc-guarantees-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-guarantees-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sc-guarantees-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.sc-guarantee-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.sc-guarantee-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  background: var(--sc-primary-light);
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sc-guarantee-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

.sc-guarantee-content h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sc-dark); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.sc-guarantee-content p { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--sc-gray-600); line-height: 1.45; }

.sc-site-footer {
  background-color: #0b1329;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.sc-footer-top {
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.sc-footer-top-container {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-footer-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-footer-columns { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sc-footer-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.sc-footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-white);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-rating-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-rating-badge { font-weight: 700; color: #fbbf24; font-size: 0.875rem; }
.sc-rating-text { font-size: 0.6875rem; color: #cbd5e1; }

.sc-footer-title {
  color: var(--sc-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-footer-links li a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.sc-footer-links li a:hover { color: var(--sc-white); }

.sc-footer-contact-info p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-payment-security {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sc-payment-title { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #94a3b8; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

.sc-payment-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-badge-card {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
}

.sc-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-footer-bottom-inner {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-disclaimer {
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-copyright-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sc-legal-links a { color: #64748b; margin: 0 0.35rem; }
.sc-legal-links a:hover { color: #94a3b8; }

.sc-legal-links ul.sc-legal-menu-list,
.sc-legal-links ul.menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  gap: 0;
}

.sc-legal-links ul.sc-legal-menu-list li,
.sc-legal-links ul.menu li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.sc-legal-links ul.sc-legal-menu-list li + li::before,
.sc-legal-links ul.menu li + li::before {
  content: "|";
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0.35rem;
}

/* Footer Widget & Custom Footer Logo Compatibility */
.sc-footer-custom-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-custom-footer-logo-img,
.sc-footer-logo-wrap img.custom-logo {
  max-height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.sc-footer-logo-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-site-footer .footer-widget + .footer-widget {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-site-footer .footer-widget-title {
  color: var(--sc-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-site-footer .footer-widget ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-site-footer .footer-widget ul li a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-site-footer .footer-widget ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-site-footer .footer-widget .textwidget p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. PRICING TABLE & SAMPLES MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-pricing-matrix-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
}

.sc-matrix-header { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.sc-matrix-header h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--sc-dark); }
.sc-matrix-header p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--sc-gray-600); }

.sc-table-responsive {
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.sc-pricing-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.sc-pricing-table th, .sc-pricing-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-pricing-table th {
  background: var(--sc-gray-50);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-pricing-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: var(--sc-gray-50);
}

/* Modal */
.sc-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sc-modal.active { display: flex; }

.sc-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.sc-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sc-white);
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 650px;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  z-index: 3001;
}

.sc-modal-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.sc-modal-header h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sc-dark); }
.sc-modal-close { background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.75rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--sc-gray-500); }

.sc-modal-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-modal-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--sc-gray-100);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}
.sc-pill.success { background: #d1fae5; color: #065f46; font-weight: 700; }

.sc-sample-paper-sheet {
  background: #fdfdfd;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--sc-font-heading);
  line-height: 1.8;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-paper-page-header { font-size: 0.6875rem; text-align: right; color: var(--sc-gray-400); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-family: var(--sc-font-sans); }
.sc-paper-head-title { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--sc-dark); }
.sc-paper-text-content { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--sc-gray-700); }
.sc-paper-watermark {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-danger);
  border: 1px dashed var(--sc-danger);
  font-family: var(--sc-font-sans);
}

.sc-modal-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  text-align: right;
  background: var(--sc-gray-50);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. CONTACT US PAGE & ICON FIXES
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-contact-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-contact-item-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-contact-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
}

.sc-contact-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  max-width: 52px;
  min-height: 52px;
  max-height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  background: var(--sc-primary-light);
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-contact-icon svg {
  width: 26px !important;
  height: 26px !important;
  max-width: 26px !important;
  max-height: 26px !important;
  stroke: var(--sc-primary);
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-contact-details h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-contact-details p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sc-turnaround-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  color: #166534;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-contact-form-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
}

.sc-contact-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-contact-form-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-logo-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. ENHANCED PAPER SAMPLES PAGE & SIDEBAR CALCULATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-samples-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-filter-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-filter-pill {
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-300);
  background: var(--sc-white);
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-primary);
}

.sc-filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
}

.sc-samples-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-samples-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sc-samples-catalog {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.sc-sample-card-rich {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sc-sample-card-rich:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-lg);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-sample-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-sample-tags-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-sample-disc-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  background: var(--sc-primary-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-sample-turnitin-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #065f46;
  background: #d1fae5;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-sample-grade-badge {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #92400e;
  background: #fef3c7;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}

.sc-sample-heading {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-sample-heading a {
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-sample-heading a:hover {
  color: var(--sc-primary);
}

.sc-sample-specs-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--sc-gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sc-spec-unit {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sc-spec-name {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.sc-spec-val {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-spec-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--sc-gray-300);
}

.sc-sample-excerpt-box {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-excerpt-quote-bar {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--sc-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.sc-sample-excerpt-box p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-sample-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

/* Sidebar Price Calculator */
.sc-samples-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-sidebar-calc-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-md);
}

.sc-sb-calc-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-sb-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  background: #ccfbf1;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-sb-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-sb-sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.sc-sb-total-box {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-sb-total-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
}

.sc-sb-discount-pill {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: #15803d;
  background: #dcfce7;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sc-sb-price-val {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-sb-guarantees-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-guar-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-guar-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. SERVICES PAGE 2-COLUMN CATALOG & END CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-services-trust-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-services-trust-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .sc-services-trust-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sc-trust-pill-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
}

.sc-trust-pill-item svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLEAN 2-COLUMN SERVICES GRID (Matches media_1792009880705.png)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-services-clean-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .sc-services-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.sc-service-clean-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e8ecf2;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  position: relative;
}

.sc-service-clean-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.sc-sc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-sc-icon-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-service-clean-card:hover .sc-sc-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Peach/Orange Circle */
.sc-sc-icon-circle.peach {
  background-color: #fff0eb;
  color: #ea580c;
}

/* Light Blue Circle with Orange Icon (as seen in screenshot) */
.sc-sc-icon-circle.blue {
  background-color: #eaf2fd;
  color: #ea580c;
}

.sc-sc-title {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.sc-sc-desc {
  color: #596780;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sc-sc-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091738;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.sc-sc-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-sc-link:hover {
  color: #ea580c;
}

.sc-sc-link:hover .sc-sc-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 2-Column Grid Layout (Legacy fallback) */
.sc-services-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .sc-services-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* Individual Service Item Card */
.sc-service-item-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-service-item-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sc-primary), var(--sc-secondary));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-service-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-xl);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-service-item-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.sc-service-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-service-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
}

.sc-service-icon-box svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.sc-service-rate-badge-modern {
  text-align: right;
  background: var(--sc-gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
}

.sc-service-rate-badge-modern .sc-rate-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.sc-service-rate-badge-modern .sc-rate-amount {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.sc-service-rate-badge-modern .sc-rate-unit {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
}

.sc-service-item-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sc-service-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-badge-turnaround {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  background: #f0fdfa;
  border: 1px solid #ccfbf1;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-badge-turnitin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #065f46;
  background: #d1fae5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-service-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-service-features-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-service-features-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-service-item-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.sc-service-item-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.845rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.sc-service-item-features li svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Card CTA button */
.sc-service-card-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-service-card-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-service-card-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
}

.sc-service-card-guar {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-service-card-guar svg {
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   END-OF-LIST CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-services-end-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091224 0%, #1e3a8a 60%, #0d9488 100%);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-xl);
  padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
  color: var(--sc-white);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sc-services-end-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 140%;
  height: 180%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-end-cta-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sc-end-cta-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--sc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-end-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

.sc-end-cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sc-end-cta-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-end-cta-trust-strip {
    gap: 1rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sc-end-cta-trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sc-end-cta-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.sc-end-cta-trust-item svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-end-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sc-btn-ghost-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.sc-btn-ghost-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.sc-matrix-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. SERVICE LANDING PAGE TEMPLATE & 3-CARD SLIDERS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Service Hero */
.sc-service-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #152754 50%, #0d3844 100%);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  padding: 2.75rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-service-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-hero-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-hero-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-hero-breadcrumbs .sc-sep {
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-hero-breadcrumbs .sc-current {
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-service-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-service-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }
}

.sc-rating-pill-inline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-stars { color: #f59e0b; }
.sc-rating-score { color: #fef08a; font-weight: 700; }
.sc-badge-free-turnitin {
  background: #059669;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sc-service-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--sc-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-service-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.sc-hero-specs-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .sc-hero-specs-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sc-spec-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
}

.sc-chip-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-chip-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sc-chip-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-chip-text strong {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--sc-white);
}

.sc-service-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Calculator Card */
.sc-hero-calc-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-hero-calc-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-calc-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-hero-calc-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-hero-calc-header p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-calc-field {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-calc-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-calc-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sc-stepper-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
  background: var(--sc-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-step-btn {
  background: var(--sc-gray-100);
  border: none;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-step-btn:hover {
  background: var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-stepper-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  padding: 0;
  width: 40px;
}

.sc-hero-calc-total {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--sc-gray-300);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-calc-price-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sc-calc-price-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-calc-price-amount {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-calc-words-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* WhatsApp & Live Chat Buttons */
.sc-btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
}

.sc-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #128C7E;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.4);
}

.sc-btn-livechat {
  background: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
}

.sc-btn-livechat:hover {
  background: #0369a1;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.4);
}

/* CTA Chat Box Component */
.sc-cta-chat-box {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-left: 5px solid #25D366;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-cta-chat-box:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-lg);
}

.sc-cta-chat-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0fdf4 100%);
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-left: 5px solid #0284c7;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-cta-chat-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

.sc-cta-chat-left {
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-cta-chat-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #15803d;
  background: #dcfce7;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  animation: sc-pulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes sc-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.sc-cta-chat-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.sc-cta-chat-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-cta-chat-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION (6 CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sc-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sc-why-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.sc-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--sc-primary-light);
}

.sc-why-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-why-icon-box svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.sc-why-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sc-why-text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-why-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  background: #f0fdfa;
  border: 1px solid #ccfbf1;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS 3-STEP TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-steps-timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .sc-steps-timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

.sc-step-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
}

.sc-step-number-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-step-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-step-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.sc-step-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-step-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-step-feature {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  background: #f0fdfa;
  border: 1px solid #ccfbf1;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRICING TABLE MATRIX
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-col-highlight {
  background: #eff6ff !important;
  color: var(--sc-primary) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sc-cell-highlight {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sc-pricing-table tbody tr:hover .sc-cell-highlight {
  background: #eff6ff;
}

.sc-matrix-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-matrix-perks {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #065f46;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2-COLUMN CONTENT SECTION & SPECIFICATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-service-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-service-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.sc-academic-guide-article h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-academic-guide-article p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-highlight-quote-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--sc-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--sc-radius-md) var(--sc-radius-md) 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.sc-highlight-quote-box p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sc-quote-author {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Service Specification Card */
.sc-service-spec-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-md);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.sc-spec-card-head {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-spec-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sc-secondary);
  background: #f0fdfa;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-spec-card-head h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-spec-items-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sc-spec-item-label {
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-spec-item-val {
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: right;
}

.sc-spec-free-inclusions h5 {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-spec-perks-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-spec-perks-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.sc-spec-perks-list li svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  color: #10b981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.sc-spec-styles-bar {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-styles-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-styles-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.sc-style-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3-CARD SLIDER SYSTEM (WRITERS, SAMPLES, REVIEWS)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.sc-slider-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-slider-heading-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.sc-slider-heading-wrap .sc-section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-slider-heading-wrap .sc-section-title {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-slider-heading-wrap .sc-section-desc {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
}

.sc-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-slider-page-indicator {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
}

.sc-slider-page-indicator .sc-slider-current {
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.sc-slider-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-slider-nav-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  background: var(--sc-white);
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.sc-slider-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--sc-primary);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  border-color: var(--sc-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

.sc-slider-nav-btn:active:not(:disabled) {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.96);
}

.sc-slider-nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.sc-slider-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  contain: layout;
}

.sc-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1.25rem;
  will-change: scroll-position;
}

.sc-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* 3 Items per row on desktop! 2 gaps = 2 * 1.75rem = 3.5rem */
.sc-slider-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 3.5rem) / 3);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  display: flex;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-slider-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1.75rem) / 2); /* 2 in a row on tablet */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-slider-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%; /* 1 in a row on mobile */
  }
}

.sc-slider-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--sc-gray-300);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background-color 0.25s ease, border-radius 0.25s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.sc-slider-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sc-primary) 0%, var(--sc-primary-dark) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3);
}

/* Writers Card inside Slider */
.sc-writer-card {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-writer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--sc-primary-light);
}

.sc-writer-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-100);
  margin: 1.15rem 0;
}

.sc-stat-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sc-writer-card-cta {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* Review Slider Card */
.sc-review-card-slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-review-card-slider:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-lg);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-review-slider-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-review-full-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 1.15rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  flex: 1;
  font-style: italic;
}

.sc-review-paper-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

/* Closing Banner */
.sc-services-end-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #152754 50%, #0d3844 100%);
  color: var(--sc-white);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 4rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-services-end-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-end-cta-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fef08a;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-end-cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.sc-end-cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sc-end-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REVIEWS PAGE & DASHBOARD STYLES (Catalog at /reviews/)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-reviews-dashboard-card {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.sc-reviews-dash-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-reviews-dash-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.sc-dash-score-col {
  text-align: center;
  padding-right: 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-dash-score-col {
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
}

.sc-dash-big-number {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-dash-stars {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-dash-total-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-dash-count {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.sc-dash-verified-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #065f46;
  background: #d1fae5;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-dash-metrics-col h4, .sc-dash-stars-col h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-metric-meter {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-meter-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-meter-head strong {
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

.sc-meter-bar, .sc-star-bar {
  height: 8px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-meter-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sc-secondary), #10b981);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-star-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-star-row span:first-child {
  width: 50px;
}

.sc-star-bar {
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-star-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: #f59e0b;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-star-pct {
  width: 35px;
  text-align: right;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
}

/* Reviews Filter Bar */
.sc-reviews-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-filter-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Reviews Full Grid */
.sc-reviews-full-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .sc-reviews-full-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.sc-review-card-full {
  background: var(--sc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--sc-transition);
}

.sc-review-card-full:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-lg);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-review-full-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sc-review-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-review-avatar-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-review-author-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem 0;
}

.sc-review-uni-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-review-head-meta {
  text-align: right;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-review-stars-gold {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sc-review-score-num {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-review-date-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--sc-gray-400);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.sc-review-paper-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-review-paper-badge {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-dark);
  background: var(--sc-gray-100);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-sm);
}

.sc-review-disc-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
  background: #eff6ff;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-review-full-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-gray-200);
}

.sc-review-footer-perks {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-rf-pill {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--sc-gray-100);
  color: var(--sc-gray-700);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-full);
}

.sc-rf-pill.success {
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #065f46;
}

.sc-rf-pill.grade {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}

.sc-review-writer-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLEAN SERVICES & STAGES SECTION (User Design Spec)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-clean-services-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-clean-services-heading {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.25rem auto;
}

.sc-clean-services-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-clean-services-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

.sc-clean-services-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-clean-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-clean-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-clean-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.sc-clean-service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.15rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-clean-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-clean-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.sc-clean-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-clean-icon-amber {
  background: #ffedd5;
  color: #ea580c;
}

.sc-clean-icon-blue {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0284c7;
}

.sc-clean-icon-gold {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
}

.sc-clean-icon-box svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.sc-clean-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091738;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.sc-clean-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.935rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sc-clean-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091738;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-clean-card-link .sc-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-clean-card-link:hover {
  color: #2563eb;
}

.sc-clean-card-link:hover .sc-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN SAMPLES CARD DESIGN (User Design Reference)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-sample-card-modern {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem 1.65rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Distinct left vertical gradient accent (Deep Blue to Warm Orange) */
.sc-sample-card-modern::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  border-top-left-radius: 18px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 18px;
}

.sc-sample-card-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Watermark Number in top right (e.g. 05, 06, 07) */
.sc-sample-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Garamond, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card Title */
.sc-sample-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091738;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  padding-right: 50px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 3.2rem;
}

/* Metadata Table */
.sc-sample-meta-table {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-sample-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.sc-sample-meta-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.sc-sample-meta-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  min-width: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: #ea580c;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-sample-meta-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.sc-sample-meta-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  width: 95px;
  min-width: 95px;
}

.sc-sample-meta-value {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Card Action / View Sample Button (Right-aligned at bottom) */
.sc-sample-card-action {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-btn-view-sample {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background-color: #172554;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sc-btn-view-sample:hover {
  background-color: #1d4ed8;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);
}

.sc-btn-view-sample .sc-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-btn-view-sample:hover .sc-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Bottom Centered "View More Samples" Button */
.sc-samples-bottom-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.sc-btn-view-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: #172554;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 37, 84, 0.15);
}

.sc-btn-view-more:hover {
  background-color: #1d4ed8;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
}

.sc-btn-view-more .sc-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-btn-view-more:hover .sc-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2-COLUMN WP EDITOR CONTENT SECTION (AUTOMATIC SPLIT & SCROLL CARD)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-content-editor-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background-color: transparent;
}

.sc-editor-content-card {
  background: #fdfbf7;
  border: 1px solid #f0ece3;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-editor-content-scroll {
  max-height: 520px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #94a3b8 #f1ede6;
}

/* Custom Sleek Scrollbar */
.sc-editor-content-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

.sc-editor-content-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f1ede6;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.sc-editor-content-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #94a3b8;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 2px solid #f1ede6;
}

.sc-editor-content-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #64748b;
}

/* 2-Column Multi-Column Engine */
.sc-wp-editor-twocol {
  column-count: 2;
  -webkit-column-count: 2;
  column-gap: 3.5rem;
  -webkit-column-gap: 3.5rem;
  column-fill: balance;
  -webkit-column-fill: balance;
  color: #374151;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Headings inside Editor Content */
.sc-wp-editor-twocol h1,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol h2,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol h3,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol h4,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol .wp-block-heading {
  color: #091738;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e7e2d8;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  break-after: avoid;
  break-inside: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-after: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol h1:first-child,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol h2:first-child,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol h3:first-child,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol h4:first-child,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol .wp-block-heading:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol h1 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Paragraphs & Core Blocks */
.sc-wp-editor-twocol p,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol .wp-block-paragraph {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.7;
  break-inside: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol ul,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol ol,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol .wp-block-list {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  break-inside: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol a {
  color: #ff7b54;
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol a:hover {
  color: #e05e38;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol blockquote,
.sc-wp-editor-twocol .wp-block-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid #ff7b54;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  background: rgba(255, 123, 84, 0.05);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #4b5563;
  break-inside: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
}

.sc-wp-editor-twocol img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  break-inside: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
}

/* Responsive: 1 Column on Mobile, 2 Columns on Desktop */
@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .sc-content-editor-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 0;
  }

  .sc-editor-content-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    max-height: 480px;
  }

  .sc-wp-editor-twocol {
    column-count: 1 !important;
    -webkit-column-count: 1 !important;
    column-gap: 0 !important;
    -webkit-column-gap: 0 !important;
  }

  .sc-wp-editor-twocol h1,
  .sc-wp-editor-twocol h2,
  .sc-wp-editor-twocol h3,
  .sc-wp-editor-twocol .wp-block-heading {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .sc-wp-editor-twocol h1:first-child,
  .sc-wp-editor-twocol h2:first-child,
  .sc-wp-editor-twocol h3:first-child,
  .sc-wp-editor-twocol .wp-block-heading:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN REVIEWS SECTION & 3-PLATFORM TRUST BAR (MATCHING SCREENSHOT)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-reviews-section-clean {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* 3-Platform Trust Bar */
.sc-reviews-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-trust-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.25rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  min-height: 54px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-trust-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-trust-brand .sc-brand-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.sc-trust-pill-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.sc-trust-trustpilot .sc-tp-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.sc-trust-score-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.sc-trust-google .sc-google-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
}

/* Slider Relative Container with Side Chevrons */
.sc-slider-relative-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.sc-side-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #475569;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-side-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: #1d4ed8;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1d4ed8;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);
}

.sc-side-nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-side-prev {
  left: -22px;
}

.sc-side-next {
  right: -22px;
}

/* Modern Review Card (Strictly Matching Screenshot media_1792008297143.png) */
.sc-review-card-modern {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e0f2fe;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: left;
}

.sc-review-card-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
}

/* Row 1: Author Name on Left Corner & Star Rating on Right Corner */
.sc-review-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.sc-review-author {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  order: 1;
}

.sc-review-stars-coral {
  color: #ff6b4a;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  order: 2;
}

/* Row 2: Review Body Text */
.sc-review-body {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Row 3: Subject / Service & Review Date in Same Row */
.sc-review-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f8fafc;
}

.sc-review-subject {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sc-review-date {
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-side-prev {
    left: -10px;
  }
  .sc-side-next {
    right: -10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-reviews-trust-bar {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .sc-trust-card {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    min-height: 46px;
  }
  .sc-side-nav-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .sc-review-card-modern {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FontAwesome Icon Support for Cards, Why Choose Us, Services, & How It Works
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-card-icon i,
.sc-why-icon-box i,
.sc-clean-icon-box i,
.sc-step-icon i {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-card-icon i {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.sc-why-icon-box i {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.sc-clean-icon-box i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-step-icon i {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--sc-accent, #ff7b54);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - 2-COLUMN DESIGN (MATCHING USER SCREENSHOT)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-faq-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.sc-faq-title {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem 0;
  font-family: inherit;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.sc-faq-title-bar {
  width: 68px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #f59e0b; /* Orange / Amber accent underline matching screenshot */
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sc-faq-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.sc-faq-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.sc-faq-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-faq-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.sc-faq-card.active {
  border-color: #93c5fd;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
}

.sc-faq-toggle {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.125rem 1.25rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-faq-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #3b82f6;
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.sc-faq-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #3b82f6; /* Blue circle checkmark matching screenshot */
}

.sc-faq-check-svg {
  stroke: #3b82f6;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-faq-question {
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.9625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-faq-card:hover .sc-faq-question,
.sc-faq-card.active .sc-faq-question {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.sc-faq-chevron {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #94a3b8; /* Subtle gray chevron matching screenshot */
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-faq-chevron-svg {
  stroke: #94a3b8;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-faq-card.active .sc-faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #2563eb;
}

.sc-faq-card.active .sc-faq-chevron-svg {
  stroke: #2563eb;
}

.sc-faq-answer {
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 3.25rem; /* Indented cleanly under text */
  background: #fafbfc;
}

.sc-faq-answer-inner {
  font-size: 0.9125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
}

.sc-faq-answer-inner p {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.sc-faq-answer-inner p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sc-faq-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.875rem;
  }

  .sc-faq-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .sc-faq-answer {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS 4-CARD GRID & CONVERSION CTA (MATCHING SCREENSHOT)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-how-we-work-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-how-it-works-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.sc-how-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-how-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* FontAwesome Icon Container above headings */
.sc-how-step-icon-wrap {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f2fe 0%, #f0f9ff 100%);
  color: #0284c7;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sc-how-step-card:hover .sc-how-step-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #0369a1 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.28);
}

/* Cyan Step Divider Line with Center Number Badge */
.sc-how-step-divider {
  position: relative;
  width: 80%;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.sc-how-step-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: #00c0f3; /* Vibrant Cyan Blue matching screenshot */
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.sc-how-step-badge {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #00c0f3;
  color: #0284c7;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 192, 243, 0.15);
}

.sc-how-step-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sc-how-step-text {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-how-step-text p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* Attractive CTA Banner Below Steps */
.sc-how-steps-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #152852 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.15);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-how-steps-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 123, 84, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-how-cta-left {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-how-cta-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 123, 84, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 123, 84, 0.4);
  color: #ff9d7e;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sc-how-cta-headline {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.sc-how-cta-subtext {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.sc-promo-highlight {
  color: #ffb199;
  background: rgba(255, 123, 84, 0.18);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sc-how-cta-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.sc-how-cta-perks span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.sc-how-cta-perks i {
  color: #10b981; /* Emerald checkmark */
}

.sc-how-cta-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-how-cta-right .sc-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sc-btn-shadow {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 123, 84, 0.35);
}

.sc-btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive Rules for How It Works */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sc-how-it-works-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .sc-how-steps-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .sc-how-cta-right {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .sc-how-cta-right .sc-btn {
    flex: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-how-it-works-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sc-how-cta-right {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .sc-how-cta-headline {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .sc-how-cta-perks {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   v1.2.2 POLISHING: TYPOGRAPHY, 2-COLUMN FLOW, ICONS & GUARANTEES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Subtitle & Typography Polishing */
.sc-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.sc-hero-subtitle p {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
}
.sc-hero-subtitle p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 2. Section Headings & Descriptions Typography */
.sc-section-desc p {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
}
.sc-section-desc p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 3. Why Choose Us & Feature Cards Polishing */
.sc-card-icon i {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.sc-card-text p {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
}
.sc-card-text p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 4. Clean Services Cards Polishing */
.sc-clean-icon-box i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.sc-clean-card-desc p {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
}
.sc-clean-card-desc p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 5. Editorial Content Box & Two-Column (No Scrollbar, Seamless Flow) */
.sc-editorial-content-box {
  background: #fdfbf7;
  border: 1px solid #f0ece3;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-editorial-content-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
}

.sc-editorial-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e7e2d8;
}

.sc-editorial-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.sc-editorial-twocol {
  column-count: 2;
  -webkit-column-count: 2;
  column-gap: 3.5rem;
  -webkit-column-gap: 3.5rem;
  column-fill: balance;
  -webkit-column-fill: balance;
  color: #374151;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sc-editorial-twocol {
    column-count: 1;
    -webkit-column-count: 1;
  }
}

.sc-editorial-twocol h1,
.sc-editorial-twocol h2,
.sc-editorial-twocol h3,
.sc-editorial-twocol h4 {
  color: #091738;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e7e2d8;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  break-after: avoid;
  break-inside: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-after: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
}

.sc-editorial-twocol h1:first-child,
.sc-editorial-twocol h2:first-child,
.sc-editorial-twocol h3:first-child,
.sc-editorial-twocol h4:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.sc-editorial-twocol h1 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
.sc-editorial-twocol h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.sc-editorial-twocol h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.sc-editorial-twocol h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }

.sc-editorial-twocol p {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  color: #4b5563;
  line-height: 1.75;
  break-inside: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
}

.sc-editorial-twocol ul,
.sc-editorial-twocol ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  break-inside: avoid;
  -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
}

.sc-editorial-twocol li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #4b5563;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.sc-editorial-twocol a {
  color: var(--sc-primary, #0f766e);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-editorial-twocol strong,
.sc-editorial-twocol b {
  color: #111827;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Scrollable 2-column content area with specific height */
.sc-editorial-scroll-area,
.sc-editor-content-scroll {
  max-height: 410px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-right: 1.15rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #1e3a8a #ece7dc;
}

/* 6. CTA Banner & Trust Guarantees Bar */
.sc-cta-desc p {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
}
.sc-cta-desc p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.sc-guarantee-icon i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* 7. Hero Title Highlight Span Support */
.sc-hero-title span:not(.sc-no-highlight),
.sc-hero-title .sc-highlight-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fbbf24 0%, #34d399 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.sc-hero-title .sc-highlight-block {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v1.2.4 POLISHING: MOBILE FOOTER OPTIMIZATION & REFINED RESPONSIVENESS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Footer Guarantees Bar - Mobile Layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-footer-guarantees {
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  }
  .sc-guarantees-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .sc-guarantee-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  }
  .sc-guarantee-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1e40af;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .sc-guarantee-icon i {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .sc-guarantee-content h4 {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .sc-guarantee-content p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sc-guarantees-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .sc-guarantee-box {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* Main Site Footer - Mobile Polishing */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-site-footer {
    background-color: #0b1329;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .sc-footer-top {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .sc-footer-top-container,
  .sc-footer-bottom-inner {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .sc-footer-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }
  
  /* Brand column spans full width */
  .sc-footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  
  .sc-footer-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .sc-footer-logo-wrap img,
  .sc-footer-logo-wrap .custom-logo {
    max-height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .sc-footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  /* Rating pill on mobile */
  .sc-rating-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }
  .sc-rating-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
  }
  .sc-rating-badge {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .sc-rating-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  
  /* Link columns side-by-side on mobile */
  .sc-footer-links-col {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  
  .sc-footer-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.45rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  
  .sc-footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .sc-footer-links li a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.15rem 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .sc-footer-links li a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
  
  /* Contact column spans full width */
  .sc-footer-contact-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  
  .sc-footer-contact-info {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .sc-footer-contact-info p {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  .sc-footer-contact-info strong {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  }
  
  .sc-payment-security {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .sc-payment-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    display: block;
  }
  .sc-payment-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }
  .sc-badge-card {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }
  
  /* Footer Bottom */
  .sc-footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
  }
  .sc-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: #64748b;
  }
  .sc-copyright-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .sc-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .sc-legal-links .sc-sep {
    display: none;
  }
  .sc-legal-links a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .sc-footer-top-container,
  .sc-footer-bottom-inner {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }
  .sc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .sc-footer-links-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Catalog Pagination Styling (Writers, Reviews, Samples & Archives)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-pagination-wrapper {
  margin: 40px auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.sc-pagination-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers:hover {
  background: #091738;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #091738;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.15);
}
.sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers.current {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border-color: #091738;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.25);
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers.dots {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #94a3b8;
  min-width: 24px;
  padding: 0 4px;
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers.prev,
.sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers.next {
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0 18px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e3a8a;
}
.sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers.prev:hover,
.sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers.next:hover {
  background: #091738;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #091738;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-pagination-bar {
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers {
    min-width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers.prev,
  .sc-pagination-bar .page-numbers.next {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Page (page-about.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #172c63 58%, #0f3a4d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.75rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 4px solid #f59e0b;
}

.sc-about-hero-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.sc-about-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sc-about-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.sc-about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sc-about-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-about-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #fbbf24;
}

.sc-about-stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-about-stat-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.sc-about-prose p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-about-prose .sc-lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.sc-about-highlights-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-about-highlight-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.sc-about-highlight-pill i {
  color: #10b981;
}

.sc-about-charter-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 5px solid #091738;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.sc-charter-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-charter-seal {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #fbbf24;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-charter-kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #d97706;
}

.sc-charter-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-charter-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sc-charter-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.sc-charter-check {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.sc-charter-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #091738;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.sc-charter-list p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-about-vetting-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-vetting-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-vetting-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.sc-vetting-step-card.sc-vetting-step-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #091738 0%, #13285c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #f59e0b;
}

.sc-vetting-step-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-vetting-step-num {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-vetting-step-highlight .sc-vetting-step-num {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.sc-vetting-rate-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.sc-vetting-rate-pill.sc-pill-gold {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-vetting-step-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-vetting-step-highlight .sc-vetting-step-icon {
  background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15);
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.sc-vetting-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sc-vetting-step-highlight h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-vetting-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-vetting-step-highlight p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-about-faculties-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-faculty-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sc-faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #fbbf24;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sc-faculty-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: #fbbf24;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-faculty-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

.sc-faculty-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-faculty-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fbbf24;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sc-faculty-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Academic Blog & Study Guides Page (page-blog.php & single.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #172c63 60%, #0d3b4c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4rem 0 3.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 4px solid #f59e0b;
}

.sc-blog-hero-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sc-blog-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0.85rem 0 1rem;
}

.sc-blog-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
}

.sc-blog-search-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.sc-blog-search-input-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-blog-search-input-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: transparent;
}

.sc-blog-cat-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-blog-cat-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.42rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-blog-cat-pill:hover,
.sc-blog-cat-pill.active {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #091738;
  border-color: #f59e0b;
}

.sc-blog-top-cta-strip {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a;
  padding: 0.95rem 0;
}

.sc-blog-top-cta-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-blog-top-cta-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.sc-live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #091738;
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.sc-blog-top-cta-left p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Featured Blog Article Card */
.sc-blog-featured-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-blog-featured-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 290px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-theme-navy { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%); }
.sc-theme-teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f3a4d 0%, #0d9488 100%); }
.sc-theme-gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78350f 0%, #d97706 100%); }
.sc-theme-emerald { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064e3b 0%, #059669 100%); }
.sc-theme-indigo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #4338ca 100%); }
.sc-theme-rose { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4c0519 0%, #e11d48 100%); }

.sc-blog-visual-pattern {
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.sc-featured-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #091738;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-blog-visual-icon {
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.sc-blog-visual-cat {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sc-blog-featured-content {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sc-blog-featured-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.85rem;
}

.sc-blog-featured-title a {
  color: #091738;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sc-blog-featured-title a:hover {
  color: #1e40af;
}

.sc-blog-featured-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.sc-blog-author-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.sc-blog-author-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.sc-blog-author-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-blog-post-date {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-blog-featured-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Enhanced Blog Grid Cards */
.sc-blog-card-enhanced {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-blog-card-enhanced:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
}

.sc-blog-card-visual {
  height: 150px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-blog-card-banner-link {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.sc-card-banner-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.sc-card-banner-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-blog-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-blog-card-author i {
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

.sc-card-order-mini {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #fffbeb;
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-card-order-mini:hover {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #091738;
  border-color: #f59e0b;
}

/* Mid-Feed In-Grid Client Conversion CTA Banner */
.sc-blog-infeed-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #172c63 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border: 2px solid #f59e0b;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.65fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.16);
}

.sc-infeed-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-blog-infeed-cta-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sc-blog-infeed-cta-content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.sc-infeed-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-infeed-perks span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  color: #a7f3d0;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.sc-blog-infeed-cta-action {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.sc-infeed-price-tag {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-infeed-price-tag span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sc-infeed-price-tag strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fbbf24;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.sc-infeed-price-tag strong small {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-infeed-price-tag em {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #6ee7b7;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.sc-infeed-sublink {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.sc-infeed-sublink:hover {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

/* Sticky Blog Sidebar Interactive Calculator & Freebies Widgets */
.sc-blog-calc-widget {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #091738 0%, #142857 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.65rem;
  border: 2px solid #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.14);
}

.sc-blog-calc-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-calc-promo-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #091738;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-blog-calc-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.sc-blog-calc-header p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-mini-field {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-mini-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.sc-mini-calc-total-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.sc-mini-total-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-mini-free-note {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #6ee7b7;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sc-mini-total-val {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.sc-blog-freebies-widget {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-freebies-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.sc-freebies-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-freebies-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.sc-free-pill {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.sc-single-top-cta {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-single-top-cta strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-single-top-cta span {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #475569;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-about-stats-grid,
  .sc-about-vetting-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .sc-about-story-grid,
  .sc-blog-featured-card,
  .sc-blog-infeed-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-about-faculties-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-about-stats-grid,
  .sc-about-vetting-grid,
  .sc-about-faculties-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-blog-search-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2-Column Blog Layout, Below-Posts CTA, Categories Box & Lead Capture Form
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-wm-blog-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem 0 4.5rem;
}

.sc-wm-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-wm-breadcrumb a {
  color: #1e3a8a;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-wm-breadcrumb a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.sc-wm-bc-sep {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.sc-wm-bc-current {
  color: #475569;
}

.sc-wm-blog-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Search Bar at Top of Left Column */
.sc-wm-search-form {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.sc-wm-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.sc-wm-search-input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.sc-wm-search-btn {
  width: 52px;
  background: #0f3d7a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-wm-search-btn:hover {
  background: #091738;
}

.sc-wm-heading-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.sc-wm-blog-heading {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f3d7a;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sc-wm-active-filter {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.sc-wm-clear-filter {
  color: #dc2626;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* 2-Column Blog Posts Grid */
.sc-wm-posts-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.65rem;
}

.sc-wm-post-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-wm-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.11);
}

.sc-wm-card-banner {
  display: block;
  height: 185px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 35%, #0c62a8 0%, #07386b 55%, #041e3d 100%);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-wm-card-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.sc-wm-banner-graphic {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-wm-banner-illus {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sc-wm-illus-circle {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a3e635 0%, #22c55e 100%);
  color: #041e3d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.sc-wm-banner-purple .sc-wm-illus-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a855f7 0%, #6366f1 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-wm-banner-cyan .sc-wm-illus-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-wm-banner-amber .sc-wm-illus-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f97316 100%);
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-wm-illus-tag {
  margin-top: -10px;
  background: #0ea5e9;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.sc-wm-illus-q {
  position: absolute;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.85);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.sc-wm-illus-q.sc-q-1 { top: -4px; left: 10px; }
.sc-wm-illus-q.sc-q-2 { bottom: 6px; right: 8px; }

.sc-wm-banner-text {
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.sc-wm-bkicker {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sc-wm-btitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.sc-wm-bsub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #7dd3fc;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.sc-wm-card-body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-wm-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.38;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

.sc-wm-card-title a {
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-wm-card-title a:hover {
  color: #0f3d7a;
}

.sc-wm-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-wm-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-wm-card-meta span {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
}

/* Below-Posts Royal Blue CTA Banner (Matching Screenshot 2) */
.sc-wm-bottom-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2d68 0%, #15459b 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(11, 45, 104, 0.22);
}

.sc-wm-cta-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 170px;
}

.sc-wm-cta-student-halo {
  width: 155px;
  height: 155px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.35) 0%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0) 72%);
  position: absolute;
}

.sc-wm-cta-student-badge {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-wm-student-avatar-art {
  width: 132px;
  height: 132px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  color: #091738;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
}

.sc-wm-book-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  right: -6px;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.sc-wm-cta-heading {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
}

.sc-wm-cta-points-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-wm-cta-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-wm-white-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-wm-cta-orange-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #ff6b00;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35);
}

.sc-wm-cta-orange-btn:hover {
  background: #ea580c;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right Sidebar: Categories Box & Lead Capture Form */
.sc-wm-blog-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-wm-categories-box {
  background: #f5f8fd;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.sc-wm-categories-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f3d7a;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.sc-wm-categories-divider {
  width: 72px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0 auto 1.35rem;
}

.sc-wm-categories-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.sc-wm-cat-pill-btn {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.62rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #1e3a8a;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f3d7a;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-wm-cat-pill-btn:hover,
.sc-wm-cat-pill-btn.active {
  background: #0f3d7a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0f3d7a;
}

/* 60-Second Free Academic Quote Lead Card (Matching Screenshot 2) */
.sc-wm-lead-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  position: sticky;
  top: 105px;
}

.sc-wm-lead-top-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.sc-wm-quote-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #fff3e6;
  color: #ea580c;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-wm-lead-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
}

.sc-wm-lead-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-wm-field-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.sc-wm-field-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-wm-input-icon-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0 0.85rem;
  height: 44px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-wm-input-icon-box:focus-within {
  border-color: #f97316;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.sc-wm-input-icon-box i {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.sc-wm-input-icon-box input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.sc-wm-phone-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  height: 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-wm-phone-group:focus-within {
  border-color: #f97316;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.sc-wm-country-select {
  border: none;
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sc-wm-phone-group input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.sc-wm-field-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-wm-lead-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-wm-lead-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.sc-wm-lead-privacy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-wm-lead-privacy i {
  color: #10b981;
}

.sc-wm-lead-alert {
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.sc-wm-lead-success {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  color: #065f46;
}

.sc-wm-lead-error {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  color: #991b1b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Corporate-Level About Us Page (page-about.php — Aligned with Homepage Color Scheme)
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-corp-about-page {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.sc-corp-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 5.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #172c63 50%, #0d3b4c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.sc-corp-hero .sc-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-corp-breadcrumb.sc-wm-breadcrumb {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-corp-breadcrumb.sc-wm-breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.sc-corp-breadcrumb.sc-wm-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.sc-corp-breadcrumb .sc-wm-bc-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.sc-corp-breadcrumb .sc-wm-bc-current {
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sc-corp-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-corp-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-corp-kicker-line {
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f766e 100%);
  display: inline-block;
}

.sc-corp-kicker.sc-corp-kicker-light {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.sc-corp-kicker.sc-corp-kicker-light .sc-corp-kicker-line {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fbbf24 0%, #34d399 100%);
}

.sc-corp-display-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.2vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.sc-corp-display-title .sc-hero-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fbbf24 0%, #34d399 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.sc-corp-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f766e 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.sc-corp-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
}

.sc-corp-custom-editor-content {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Hero CTA Buttons & Micro-Trust Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-corp-hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-corp-hero-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Primary CTA - High-Converting Warm Amber/Gold Gradient */
.sc-corp-hero-btn-primary,
.sc-corp-hero-btns .sc-btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #091738 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45), 0 4px 8px rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.2);
}

.sc-corp-hero-btn-primary:hover,
.sc-corp-hero-btns .sc-btn-accent:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  color: #040c20 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6), 0 6px 14px rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.25);
}

.sc-corp-hero-btn-primary:active,
.sc-corp-hero-btns .sc-btn-accent:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.sc-corp-hero-btn-primary .sc-btn-arrow,
.sc-corp-hero-btns .sc-btn-accent .sc-btn-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sc-corp-hero-btn-primary:hover .sc-btn-arrow,
.sc-corp-hero-btns .sc-btn-accent:hover .sc-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Secondary CTA - High-Contrast Glassmorphic Ghost Button */
.sc-btn-outline-light,
.sc-corp-hero-btn-secondary,
.sc-corp-btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.2);
}

.sc-btn-outline-light i,
.sc-corp-hero-btn-secondary i,
.sc-corp-btn-outline i {
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-btn-outline-light:hover,
.sc-btn-outline-light:focus-visible,
.sc-corp-hero-btn-secondary:hover,
.sc-corp-hero-btn-secondary:focus-visible,
.sc-corp-btn-outline:hover,
.sc-corp-btn-outline:focus-visible {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  color: #091738 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.3);
}

.sc-btn-outline-light:hover i,
.sc-btn-outline-light:focus-visible i,
.sc-corp-hero-btn-secondary:hover i,
.sc-corp-hero-btn-secondary:focus-visible i,
.sc-corp-btn-outline:hover i,
.sc-corp-btn-outline:focus-visible i {
  color: #1e3a8a;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.sc-btn-outline-light:active,
.sc-corp-hero-btn-secondary:active,
.sc-corp-btn-outline:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Hero Trust Signals Micro-Row */
.sc-corp-hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.sc-corp-hero-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.sc-corp-hero-trust-item i {
  color: #34d399;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.sc-corp-hero-trust-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  user-select: none;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-corp-hero-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .sc-corp-hero-btn,
  .sc-corp-hero-btns .sc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .sc-corp-hero-trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
  .sc-corp-hero-trust-sep {
    display: none;
  }
}

.sc-corp-mission-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-top: 4px solid #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(4, 12, 32, 0.32);
}

.sc-corp-mission-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-corp-mission-tag.sc-tag-teal,
.sc-corp-mission-tag.sc-tag-purple {
  background: #ccfbf1;
  color: #0f766e;
}

.sc-corp-mission-block h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.sc-corp-mission-block p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-corp-mission-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* Corporate Stats Section */
.sc-corp-stats-section {
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: -2.4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.sc-corp-stats-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #172c63 60%, #0d3b4c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.28);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.22);
}

.sc-corp-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.sc-corp-stat-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.sc-corp-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fbbf24 0%, #34d399 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-corp-stat-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.sc-corp-stat-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Corporate Shared Section Styling */
.sc-corp-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.sc-corp-section-head {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.sc-corp-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.95rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #091738;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.sc-corp-subheading {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 3. Core Values Grid */
.sc-corp-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-corp-value-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-corp-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #1e3a8a;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.09);
}

.sc-corp-val-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.sc-val-navy,
.sc-val-blue {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

.sc-val-teal,
.sc-val-purple {
  background: #ccfbf1;
  color: #0f766e;
}

.sc-val-gold,
.sc-val-peach {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
}

.sc-corp-value-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

.sc-corp-value-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4. Our Journey Timeline */
.sc-corp-journey-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 23px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #1e3a8a 65%, #0f766e 90%, rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.15) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-node {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #1e3a8a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-node span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1e3a8a;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-node.sc-node-teal,
.sc-corp-timeline-node.sc-node-purple {
  border-color: #0f766e;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-node.sc-node-teal span,
.sc-corp-timeline-node.sc-node-purple span {
  background: #0f766e;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-year {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-year.sc-year-teal,
.sc-corp-timeline-year.sc-year-purple {
  color: #0f766e;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.sc-corp-timeline-pill.sc-pill-teal,
.sc-corp-timeline-pill.sc-pill-purple {
  background: #ccfbf1;
  border-color: #99f6e4;
  color: #0f766e;
}

/* 5. The People Behind the Company */
.sc-corp-founders-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.sc-corp-founder-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-corp-founder-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #1e3a8a;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.09);
}

.sc-corp-founder-avatar {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.16);
}

.sc-corp-founder-avatar span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-corp-founder-avatar i {
  display: none;
}

.sc-avatar-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
}

.sc-avatar-teal,
.sc-avatar-sky {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e 0%, #0d3b4c 100%);
}

.sc-corp-founder-name {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

.sc-corp-founder-role {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.38rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-corp-founder-bio {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.65rem;
}

.sc-corp-linkedin-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-corp-linkedin-btn:hover {
  background: #1e3a8a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1e3a8a;
}

/* 6. Achievements Section */
.sc-corp-achievements-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-corp-achievements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-corp-achievement-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-corp-achievement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #1e3a8a;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.07);
}

.sc-corp-ach-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-corp-ach-metric {
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f766e 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.sc-corp-ach-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-corp-achievement-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sc-corp-achievement-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 7. Industry Recognition Section */
.sc-corp-recognition-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-corp-recognition-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-corp-rec-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-corp-rec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #0f766e;
}

.sc-corp-rec-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-corp-rec-badge.sc-rec-navy {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

.sc-corp-rec-badge.sc-rec-green {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
}

.sc-corp-rec-badge.sc-rec-teal,
.sc-corp-rec-badge.sc-rec-purple {
  background: #ccfbf1;
  color: #0f766e;
}

.sc-corp-rec-badge.sc-rec-gold {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #b45309;
}

.sc-corp-rec-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sc-corp-rec-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-corp-rec-issuer {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

/* 8. Corporate CTA Section */
.sc-corp-cta-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.sc-corp-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #172c63 50%, #0d3b4c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.25);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3.25rem 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.65fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.22);
}

.sc-corp-cta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-corp-cta-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.sc-corp-cta-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
}

.sc-corp-cta-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
}

.sc-corp-cta-perks span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-corp-cta-perks i {
  color: #34d399;
}

.sc-corp-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Blog & Corporate About Us */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sc-wm-blog-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-wm-lead-card {
    position: static;
  }
  .sc-corp-hero-grid,
  .sc-corp-cta-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-corp-stats-banner,
  .sc-corp-timeline-grid,
  .sc-corp-achievements-grid,
  .sc-corp-recognition-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .sc-corp-timeline-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .sc-corp-stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-wm-posts-grid-2col,
  .sc-corp-values-grid,
  .sc-corp-founders-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-wm-bottom-cta-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
  }
  .sc-wm-cta-points-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 260px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.35rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .sc-corp-stats-banner,
  .sc-corp-timeline-grid,
  .sc-corp-achievements-grid,
  .sc-corp-recognition-grid,
  .sc-wm-field-row-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-corp-cta-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SINGLE BLOG POST: WORKINGMENT + EDUBIRDIE E-E-A-T LAYOUT (v1.3.0)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Top Reading Progress Bar */
.sc-reading-progress-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  z-index: 9999;
}

.sc-reading-progress-bar {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7a00 0%, #2563eb 50%, #10b981 100%);
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* 2. Hero Title Header & E-E-A-T Byline Bar */
.sc-post-hero-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1936 0%, #172e6e 60%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.25rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sc-post-hero-breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-post-hero-breadcrumb a {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.sc-post-hero-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: #fb923c !important;
}

.sc-post-hero-breadcrumb .sc-wm-bc-sep {
  color: #64748b !important;
}

.sc-post-hero-breadcrumb .sc-wm-bc-current {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-post-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-post-cat-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #ff7a00;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.sc-post-meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.38rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.sc-eeat-verified-pill {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
  color: #6ee7b7;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.sc-post-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.sc-eeat-header-meta-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 1px minmax(0, 1fr) 1px auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.42);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.sc-eeat-author-chip,
.sc-eeat-reviewer-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.sc-eeat-avatar-circle {
  position: relative;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a, #0f766e);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: 2px solid #93c5fd;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.sc-eeat-avatar-circle.sc-eeat-reviewer-avatar-circle {
  border-color: #6ee7b7;
}

.sc-eeat-writer-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.sc-eeat-avatar-Verify {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  color: #10b981;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-eeat-author-meta-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.32;
  min-width: 0;
}

.sc-eeat-byline-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.sc-eeat-author-link {
  color: #fbbf24 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  margin-left: 0.2rem;
}

.sc-eeat-author-cred-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-eeat-meta-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.sc-eeat-dates-chip {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.42rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-eeat-date-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  background: rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sc-eeat-date-item i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.sc-eeat-date-item time {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-eeat-date-updated {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.38);
  color: #a7f3d0;
}

.sc-eeat-date-updated i {
  color: #34d399;
}

/* 3. Featured Graphic Banner & Workingment Metadata Strip */
.sc-single-post-wrapper {
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
}

.sc-single-article {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.sc-single-featured-banner-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-single-graphic-hero {
  min-height: 240px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
}

.sc-single-graphic-hero .sc-wm-btitle {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.sc-wm-post-info-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.sc-wm-info-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.sc-wm-info-date-pill {
  background: #1e3a8a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.sc-wm-info-author a,
.sc-wm-info-cat-link {
  color: #1e3a8a;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sc-wm-info-author a:hover,
.sc-wm-info-cat-link:hover {
  color: #ff7a00;
}

/* 4. Collapsible Table of Contents (#tableOfContent / #ez-toc-container Style) */
.sc-toc-box {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-left: 5px solid #1e3a8a;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
}

.sc-toc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sc-toc-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.sc-toc-title-wrap i {
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

.sc-toc-toggle-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-toc-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: #1e3a8a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1e3a8a;
}

.sc-toc-list-wrap {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #dbe3ee;
}

.sc-toc-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-toc-item {
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.sc-toc-level-3 {
  padding-left: 1.65rem;
}

.sc-toc-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}

.sc-toc-level-3 .sc-toc-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.sc-toc-link:hover {
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.sc-toc-bullet i {
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.sc-toc-sub-num {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563eb;
}

/* 5. Article Body Typography, Headings, Tables, Callouts & In-Article CTAs */
.sc-article-body {
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.sc-article-body p {
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem 0;
}

.sc-article-body .sc-lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-left: 4px solid #2563eb;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-article-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 2.25rem 0 0.9rem 0;
  padding-bottom: 0.45rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  scroll-margin-top: 95px;
}

.sc-article-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 1.65rem 0 0.65rem 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 95px;
}

.sc-article-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 1.15rem 0 0.55rem 0;
}

.sc-article-body ul,
.sc-article-body ol {
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem 1.35rem;
  padding: 0;
}

.sc-article-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.sc-article-body kbd {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.48rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #0f172a;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
}

/* Key Takeaways Box */
.sc-eeat-key-takeaways {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #f0fdf4 100%);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 1.85rem;
}

.sc-eeat-kt-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-eeat-kt-header i {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.sc-eeat-key-takeaways ul {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Workingment-Style Inline Strip CTA #1 */
.sc-wm-inline-cta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(95deg, #0f2557 0%, #1e40af 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.6rem;
  margin: 1.85rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.18);
}

.sc-wm-inline-strip-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-wm-inline-strip-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-wm-inline-strip-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #dbeafe;
}

.sc-wm-inline-strip-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: #ff7a00;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-wm-inline-strip-btn:hover {
  background: #ea580c;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* EduBirdie-Style Mid-Article Banner Card #2 */
.sc-eb-banner-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 2px solid #93c5fd;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.65rem;
  margin: 2.15rem 0;
}

.sc-eb-banner-icon-circle {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #1e3a8a;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-eb-badge-pill {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sc-eb-banner-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem 0 !important;
}

.sc-eb-banner-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.sc-eb-banner-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-eb-banner-btn:hover {
  background: #1d4ed8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Comparison & Specification Tables */
.sc-eeat-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 1.35rem 0 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.sc-eeat-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.sc-eeat-table thead th {
  background: #1e3a8a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
}

.sc-eeat-table tbody td {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #1e293b;
  vertical-align: top;
}

.sc-eeat-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

/* Pro-Tip Note Box & Annotated Sample Box */
.sc-eeat-note-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  border-left: 5px solid #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.35rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.sc-eeat-note-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-eeat-sample-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #93c5fd;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  margin: 1.65rem 0;
}

.sc-eeat-sample-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: #dbeafe;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-eeat-hanging-demo p {
  padding-left: 2.2rem;
  text-indent: -2.2rem;
  font-family: "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
  padding-top: 0.7rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.7rem;
  padding-right: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
}

.sc-eeat-apa-demo {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.65rem;
  font-family: "Times New Roman", Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* Article FAQ Accordion */
.sc-eeat-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.75rem;
}

.sc-eeat-faq-item {
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-eeat-faq-item summary {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.sc-eeat-faq-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2563eb;
}

.sc-eeat-faq-item[open] summary::after {
  content: "−";
}

.sc-eeat-faq-ans {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  color: #334155;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* 6. Academic Sources & Editorial Standards Box */
.sc-eeat-sources-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.sc-eeat-sources-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.sc-eeat-sources-header i {
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

.sc-eeat-sources-intro {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem 0;
}

.sc-eeat-sources-list {
  margin: 0 0 0 1.2rem;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.sc-eeat-sources-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

/* 7. "Was This Helpful?" Feedback & Share Bar */
.sc-eb-feedback-share-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-eb-helpful-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-eb-helpful-question {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sc-eb-helpful-btns {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-eb-helpful-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #93c5fd;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-eb-helpful-btn:hover {
  background: #1e3a8a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1e3a8a;
}

.sc-eb-helpful-thanks {
  color: #047857;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.sc-eb-share-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-eb-share-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-eb-share-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-eb-share-icon:hover {
  background: #1e3a8a;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #1e3a8a;
}

/* 8. E-E-A-T Author Profile & Biography Card (#author-bio-box) */
.sc-eeat-author-bio-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #dbeafe;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.65rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.06);
  scroll-margin-top: 95px;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-avatar-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-avatar-lg {
  width: 78px;
  height: 78px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 3px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.sc-eeat-verified-badge-sm {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #047857;
  background: #d1fae5;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-header-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #2563eb;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-name {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0.15rem 0;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-role {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-profile-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e3a8a !important;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-expertise-row {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-left: 3px solid #10b981;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-desc {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0 0 0.95rem 0;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-stats-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-stats-strip i {
  color: #2563eb;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-eeat-reviewer-card-sub {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 2px dashed #dbeafe;
  scroll-margin-top: 95px;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-avatar-lg.sc-eeat-reviewer-avatar-lg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e 0%, #0d3b4c 100%);
  border-color: #99f6e4;
}

.sc-eeat-verified-badge-sm.sc-eeat-reviewer-badge-sm {
  color: #0f766e;
  background: #ccfbf1;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-kicker.sc-eeat-reviewer-kicker {
  color: #0f766e;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  padding-top: 0.95rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.sc-eeat-bio-footer i {
  color: #10b981;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

/* 9. Workingment "Share Your Thought" Student Comment Box */
.sc-wm-comment-section {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.sc-wm-comment-prompt-bar {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.sc-wm-comment-prompt-bar p {
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-wm-comment-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-wm-comment-card-header {
  background: #0f2557;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
}

.sc-wm-comment-card-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-wm-comment-form {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
}

.sc-wm-comment-field {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-wm-comment-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-wm-comment-field input,
.sc-wm-comment-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.sc-wm-comment-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sc-wm-comment-submit-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #1e3a8a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-wm-comment-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #ff7a00;
}

/* 10. EduBirdie Aside Help Card in Sidebar */
.sc-eb-aside-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0b1936 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
}

.sc-eb-aside-illus {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-eb-aside-illus i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.sc-eb-aside-discount {
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.sc-eb-aside-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.sc-eb-aside-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem 0;
}

.sc-eb-aside-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ff7a00;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-eb-aside-btn:hover {
  background: #ea580c;
}

/* 11. Related Blog Posts Section */
.sc-related-blogs-section {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
  border-top: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-related-blogs-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-related-blogs-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-related-view-all {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e3a8a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.sc-related-blogs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-wm-meta-dot {
  margin: 0 0.3rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-related-blogs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .sc-eeat-header-meta-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.95rem;
  }
  .sc-eeat-meta-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .sc-eeat-dates-chip {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 0.65rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-wm-inline-cta-strip,
  .sc-eb-banner-card,
  .sc-eeat-bio-top,
  .sc-wm-comment-row-2col,
  .sc-related-blogs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .sc-single-article {
    padding: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v1.3.4: SCROLLABLE 2-COLUMN CONTENT SECTION & EYE-CATCHING WRITERS CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Specific-Height Scrollable Editorial Content Section */
.sc-editorial-content-box,
.sc-editor-content-card {
  background: #fdfbf7;
  border: 1px solid #e9e2d4;
  border-top: 4px solid #1e3a8a;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem 2.25rem 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-editorial-scroll-area,
.sc-editor-content-scroll {
  max-height: 410px !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #1e3a8a #ebe5d9;
}

.sc-editorial-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar,
.sc-editor-content-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

.sc-editorial-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-track,
.sc-editor-content-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #ebe5d9;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.sc-editorial-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
.sc-editor-content-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f766e 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid #ebe5d9;
}

.sc-editorial-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover,
.sc-editor-content-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #091738;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-editorial-content-box,
  .sc-editor-content-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.15rem 1.75rem 1.35rem;
  }
  .sc-editorial-scroll-area,
  .sc-editor-content-scroll {
    max-height: 360px !important;
    padding-right: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* 2. Eye-Catching Modern Writers Section & Subject Expertise Pills */
.sc-writer-card.sc-writer-card-modern {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.sc-writer-card.sc-writer-card-modern::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f766e 52%, #f59e0b 100%);
}

.sc-writer-card.sc-writer-card-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
}

.sc-writer-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-avatar-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-writer-avatar-img {
  width: 62px !important;
  height: 62px !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border: 2.5px solid #bfdbfe;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.14);
  background: #eff6ff;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-initials {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 55%, #0f766e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  border: 2.5px solid #bfdbfe;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.14);
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-online-status {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  right: 2px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  border: 2.5px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.sc-writer-badge-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-badge-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #92400e;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fde68a 100%);
  border: 1px solid #fcd34d;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-badge-tag i {
  color: #d97706;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-writer-verified-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f766e;
  background: #f0fdfa;
  border: 1px solid #ccfbf1;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.sc-writer-identity {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.sc-writer-verified-check {
  color: #0284c7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-degree {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.42rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-degree i {
  color: #2563eb;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  width: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-uni {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.42rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-uni i {
  color: #0f766e;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  width: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 3-Column Tinted Metrics Box */
.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.35rem;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 0.35rem;
  border-right: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-stat:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-stat-val {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-stat-rating {
  color: #d97706;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-stat-papers {
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-stat-success {
  color: #059669;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-bio {
  font-size: 0.855rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.58;
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Eye-Catching Subject Specialties Block */
.sc-writer-specialties-block {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-writer-spec-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.38rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.sc-writer-spec-heading i {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.sc-writer-card-modern .sc-writer-specialties {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.42rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Vibrant, High-Contrast Subject Specialty Pills (Fixes dark-gray collision) */
.sc-writer-subject-pill,
.sc-writer-specialties .sc-spec-chip {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.25;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.72rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  background: #eff6ff !important;
  color: #1e40af !important;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.sc-subject-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.75;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Theme 1: Oxford Royal Blue */
.sc-writer-subject-pill.sc-pill-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #dbeafe 100%) !important;
  color: #1e40af !important;
  border-color: #93c5fd !important;
}

/* Theme 2: Academic Teal / Emerald */
.sc-writer-subject-pill.sc-pill-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdfa 0%, #ccfbf1 100%) !important;
  color: #0f766e !important;
  border-color: #5eead4 !important;
}

/* Theme 3: Warm Amber Gold */
.sc-writer-subject-pill.sc-pill-amber {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 100%) !important;
  color: #b45309 !important;
  border-color: #fcd34d !important;
}

/* Theme 4: Royal Indigo */
.sc-writer-subject-pill.sc-pill-indigo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef2ff 0%, #e0e7ff 100%) !important;
  color: #4338ca !important;
  border-color: #a5b4fc !important;
}

.sc-writer-subject-pill:hover,
.sc-writer-specialties .sc-spec-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12);
}

/* Writer Card Footer CTA Button */
.sc-writer-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.sc-btn-writer-hire {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-btn-writer-hire:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sc-btn-writer-hire .sc-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-btn-writer-hire:hover .sc-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v1.3.5: ABOUT US CORPORATE CTA & WRITERS PAGE VETTING BANNER REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. About Us Corporate CTA Box & Right-Side Action Panel */
.sc-corp-cta-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #172c63 52%, #0f4c5c 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.32) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 3rem 3rem !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr !important;
  gap: 2.5rem !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.25) !important;
}

.sc-corp-cta-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-corp-cta-actions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

.sc-corp-cta-action-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(5, 13, 33, 0.32);
}

.sc-corp-cta-online-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.48rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  align-self: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.sc-corp-cta-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.28);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-corp-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Primary Right Top Button: Order Now (Warm Amber Gold Gradient) */
.sc-corp-cta-btn-order {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 55%, #ea580c 100%) !important;
  color: #091738 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 243, 199, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.sc-corp-cta-btn-order:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde68a 0%, #fbbf24 55%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
  color: #091738 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.48);
}

.sc-corp-cta-btn-order .sc-corp-cta-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-corp-cta-btn-order:hover .sc-corp-cta-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Secondary Right Bottom Button: Chat Live at WhatsApp 24/7 */
.sc-corp-cta-btn-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.28);
}

.sc-corp-cta-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.42);
}

.sc-corp-cta-btn-whatsapp .sc-corp-wa-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.sc-corp-cta-trust-micro {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding-top: 0.2rem;
}

.sc-corp-cta-trust-micro i {
  color: #fbbf24;
  margin-right: 0.2rem;
}

/* 2. Writers Page Top Vetting Standards Banner */
.sc-vetting-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 60%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-left: 5px solid #1e3a8a;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2.35rem 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.sc-vetting-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -70px;
  right: -70px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.06) 0%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-vetting-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sc-vetting-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
  color: #1e40af;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-vetting-kicker i {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.sc-vetting-heading,
.sc-vetting-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.3vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.7rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.sc-vetting-desc,
.sc-vetting-content p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem 0;
}

.sc-vetting-steps-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.sc-vetting-step-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.38rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.78rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #1e293b;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.sc-vetting-step-pill i {
  color: #0d9488;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.sc-vetting-stats {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sc-vstat {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-vstat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.1);
}

.sc-vstat-amber {
  border-top: 4px solid #f59e0b;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffbeb 0%, #ffffff 45%);
}

.sc-vstat-teal {
  border-top: 4px solid #0d9488;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0fdfa 0%, #ffffff 45%);
}

.sc-vstat-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.sc-vstat-amber .sc-vstat-icon {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
}

.sc-vstat-teal .sc-vstat-icon {
  background: #ccfbf1;
  color: #0f766e;
}

.sc-vstat-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #091738;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sc-vstat-amber .sc-vstat-num {
  color: #b45309;
}

.sc-vstat-teal .sc-vstat-num {
  color: #0f766e;
}

.sc-vstat-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.sc-vstat-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .sc-corp-cta-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem !important;
  }

  .sc-vetting-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .sc-vetting-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* =========================================================================
   EDUBIRDIE-STYLE CUSTOMER DASHBOARD & REFERRAL PORTAL (v1.3.7)
   ========================================================================= */

.sc-portal-wrapper {
  background: #f8fafc;
  min-height: 85vh;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* TOP CUSTOMER SUB-HEADER NAVIGATION BAR */
.sc-portal-subnav {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.04);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 90;
}

.sc-portal-nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-pnav-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-pnav-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.sc-pnav-user:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.sc-pnav-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sc-pnav-user-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sc-pnav-username {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-pnav-userrole {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-pnav-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.sc-pnav-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sc-pnav-tab:hover {
  color: #091738;
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.sc-pnav-tab.active {
  color: #091738;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sc-pnav-icon {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
}

.sc-pnav-badge {
  background: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-pnav-pill-hot {
  background: #ef4444;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sc-pnav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-pnav-balance-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sc-pnav-balance-box:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.sc-pbal-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-pbal-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #059669;
}

.sc-pnav-earn-pill {
  background: #fef9c3;
  color: #854d0e;
  border: 1px solid #fde047;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.15s;
}

.sc-pnav-earn-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sc-pnav-order-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.sc-pnav-bell {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #475569;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-pnav-bell svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
}

.sc-bell-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #ef4444;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

/* PORTAL BODY & TAB VIEWS */
.sc-portal-body {
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.sc-portal-view {
  display: none;
}

.sc-portal-view.active {
  display: block;
}

/* 1. HERO REFERRAL CAROUSEL BANNER (Lime-Yellow Gradient Matching EduBirdie Screenshot) */
.sc-referral-hero-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d9f99d 0%, #fef08a 55%, #fed7aa 100%);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(133, 77, 14, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-ref-carousel-arrows {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.sc-ref-arrow {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #091738;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sc-ref-arrow:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sc-ref-hero-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.sc-ref-badge-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.08);
  color: #091738;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-ref-headline {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sc-ref-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sc-ref-learn-link {
  color: #0284c7;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

/* White Input Group with Blue Copy Button */
.sc-ref-input-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  max-width: 540px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-ref-link-input {
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-ref-copy-btn {
  background: #0284c7 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.sc-ref-copy-btn:hover {
  background: #0369a1 !important;
}

.sc-ref-coupon-pill-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-ref-coupon-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}

.sc-ref-coupon-pill {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px dashed #0284c7;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sc-ref-coupon-pill:hover {
  background: #f0f9ff;
  border-color: #0369a1;
}

.sc-ref-coupon-pill strong {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #0284c7;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sc-ref-copy-feedback {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #15803d;
  display: none;
}

.sc-ref-hero-deco {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sc-ref-coin-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.sc-ref-coin-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.sc-ref-coin-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #091738;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.sc-ref-coin-text small {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sc-ref-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-ref-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sc-ref-dot.active {
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #091738;
}

/* 2. QUICK STATS STRIP */
.sc-pstats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-pstat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.sc-pstat-highlight {
  border-color: #86efac;
  background: #f0fdf4;
}

.sc-pstat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-pstat-value-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-pstat-num {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #091738;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-text-green {
  color: #059669;
}

.sc-pstat-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* 3. ORDERS CARD & TABLE (EDUBIRDIE ROW LAYOUT) */
.sc-orders-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-orders-card-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sc-och-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-orders-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-orders-count-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-order-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 3px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.sc-ofilter-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sc-ofilter-btn:hover {
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-ofilter-btn.active {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #091738;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.sc-orders-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.sc-orders-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.sc-orders-table thead th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-orders-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}

.sc-orders-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.sc-orders-table td {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.sc-td-topic {
  min-width: 300px;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.sc-topic-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0284c7;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.sc-topic-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sc-order-code-badge {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-order-code-badge strong {
  color: #091738;
  font-family: monospace;
}

.sc-td-due {
  min-width: 120px;
}

.sc-due-date {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-due-window {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-td-price {
  min-width: 120px;
}

.sc-price-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.sc-pay-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.sc-pay-paid {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
}

.sc-pay-pending {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #b45309;
}

.sc-status-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sc-status-received {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
}

.sc-status-writer_assigned {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #b45309;
}

.sc-status-drafting {
  background: #ede9fe;
  color: #6d28d9;
}

.sc-status-qa_review {
  background: #fce7f3;
  color: #be185d;
}

.sc-status-completed {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
}

.sc-status-revision {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #b91c1c;
}

.sc-td-writer {
  min-width: 160px;
}

.sc-writer-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-writer-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-writer-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-writer-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #0284c7;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-td-action {
  min-width: 130px;
}

.sc-action-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* 4. QUICK TRACK CARD */
.sc-quick-track-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.sc-qt-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-qt-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-qt-form input {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  min-width: 220px;
}

/* REFERRAL PROGRAM DASHBOARD TAB */
.sc-referral-dashboard-wrap {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.sc-ref-dash-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-rdh-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15);
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-rdh-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.sc-rdh-sub {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-ref-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-rstat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.sc-rstat-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-rstat-num {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #091738;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-rstat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-ref-tools-card,
.sc-ref-how-card,
.sc-ref-ledger-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.sc-ref-tools-card h3,
.sc-ref-how-card h3,
.sc-ref-ledger-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.sc-ref-tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-rtool-box label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #091738;
}

.sc-rtool-input-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-ref-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-rstep-item {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-rstep-num {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-rstep-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.sc-rstep-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-ledger-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.sc-ledger-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-ledger-table td {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.sc-badge-credited {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-badge-reg {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-badge-pending {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #b45309;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* TOP WRITERS GRID */
.sc-portal-writers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-pwriter-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sc-pw-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-pw-avatar {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.sc-pw-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}

.sc-pw-degree {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #0284c7;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-pw-rating {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.sc-pw-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* WALLET TAB */
.sc-wallet-view-wrap {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.sc-wallet-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-wcard-main {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
}

.sc-wcard-chip {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fbbf24;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sc-wcard-amount {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0.65rem 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-wcard-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sc-wcard-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-wcard-profile {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.sc-wcard-profile h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.sc-wprof-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-wprof-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-wprof-k {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-wprof-v {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #091738;
}

/* PORTAL MODALS */
.sc-portal-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sc-portal-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.sc-portal-modal-box {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 480px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 10;
}

.sc-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sc-auth-modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.sc-auth-modal-header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.sc-auth-tabs {
  display: flex;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-auth-tab {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sc-auth-tab.active {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #091738;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.sc-topup-presets {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-preset-btn {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.sc-preset-btn.active {
  background: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0284c7;
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .sc-ref-hero-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-pstats-strip,
  .sc-ref-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .sc-ref-tools-grid,
  .sc-ref-steps-grid,
  .sc-portal-writers-grid,
  .sc-wallet-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .sc-pstats-strip,
  .sc-ref-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-referral-hero-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .sc-ref-headline {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .sc-ref-input-group {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .sc-ref-copy-btn {
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px !important;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   ADMIN PORTAL TEST BANNER & ORDER TRACKING STYLES
   ========================================================================= */
.sc-admin-portal-banner {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f59e0b;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  color: #92400e;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.sc-admin-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sc-admin-banner-pill {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.sc-admin-banner-link {
  color: #b45309;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.sc-admin-banner-link:hover {
  color: #78350f;
}

.sc-portal-subnav-tracking-only {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.04);
}
.sc-tracking-only-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-tracking-search-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.sc-tracking-search-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.sc-tracking-search-header p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.sc-tracking-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.2fr auto;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-tracking-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.sc-tracking-field label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #091738;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.sc-tracking-field input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #091738;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.sc-tracking-field input:focus {
  border-color: #0284c7;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}
.sc-tracking-submit-wrap button {
  height: 46px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.sc-tracking-feedback {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.sc-tracking-feedback-error {
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #f87171;
  color: #991b1b;
}
.sc-tracking-feedback-success {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #34d399;
  color: #065f46;
}

.sc-tracking-initial-state {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.sc-tis-icon {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-block;
}
.sc-tis-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #091738;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.sc-tis-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748b;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.sc-tis-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-tis-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.sc-tis-step-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.sc-tis-step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.sc-tis-step-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-tracking-help-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.sc-thb-left h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.sc-thb-left p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0;
}
.sc-thb-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   28. SINGLE ACADEMIC WRITER & SINGLE REVIEW PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Layout & Grid */
.sc-writer-single-section,
.sc-review-single-section {
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.sc-writer-single-grid,
.sc-review-single-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 380px;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sc-writer-single-grid,
  .sc-review-single-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Page Headers */
.sc-writer-single-header,
.sc-review-single-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-writer-header-badge,
.sc-review-header-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-writer-single-header .sc-page-title,
.sc-review-single-header .sc-page-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.sc-writer-single-header .sc-page-subtitle,
.sc-review-single-header .sc-page-subtitle {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Status Pills */
.sc-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.sc-status-active {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: #34d399;
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.3);
}

.sc-status-busy {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.3);
}

.sc-status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: currentColor;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor;
}

/* Hero Specialist Card */
.sc-writer-hero-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-writer-hero-top {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-writer-hero-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.sc-writer-hero-avatar-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #0f766e);
}

.sc-writer-hero-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.sc-writer-hero-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #091738;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sc-online-status-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  right: 6px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10b981;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.sc-writer-hero-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-writer-hero-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-badge-elite {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.sc-badge-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.sc-writer-hero-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.sc-writer-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-hero-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.sc-hero-meta-item i {
  color: #2563eb;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  width: 16px;
}

/* Metrics Strip */
.sc-writer-metrics-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-writer-metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.sc-metric-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

.sc-metric-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sc-text-gold {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.sc-text-emerald {
  color: #059669;
}

.sc-metric-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-metric-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Content Cards */
.sc-writer-content-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-card-heading {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.sc-card-heading i {
  color: #2563eb;
}

.sc-writer-bio-text {
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.sc-writer-bio-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-specs-intro {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: -0.5rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.sc-writer-specs-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-spec-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #166534;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-spec-tag i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #15803d;
}

/* Guarantees Mini Grid */
.sc-writer-guarantees-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-writer-guarantees-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sc-guarantee-mini-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.sc-guarantee-mini-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-guarantee-mini-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.sc-guarantee-mini-info p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Reviews List for Writer */
.sc-writer-reviews-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sc-writer-reviews-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-reviews-sub {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-writer-reviews-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-writer-review-item {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-writer-review-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.sc-review-highlight-new {
  background: #f0fdf4 !important;
  border-color: #86efac !important;
  animation: scPulseFade 1.5s ease;
}

@keyframes scPulseFade {
  0% { transform: scale(0.98); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.sc-wreview-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-wreview-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-wreview-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #091738;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.sc-wreview-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
}

.sc-wreview-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-wreview-rating-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-wreview-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.sc-wreview-verified-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.sc-wreview-subject-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563eb;
  background: #eff6ff;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-wreview-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sc-wreview-body p {
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-writer-no-reviews {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1;
}

.sc-no-reviews-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sc-writer-no-reviews h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.sc-writer-no-reviews p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748b;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Write a Review Card & Form */
.sc-write-review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.sc-write-review-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-write-review-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.35rem;
}

.sc-write-review-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-rating-picker-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-star-picker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-star-pick {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.sc-star-pick:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.sc-star-pick.active,
.sc-star-pick.hover {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.sc-star-picker-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-form-notification {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-notify-success {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.sc-notify-error {
  background: #fef2f2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

.sc-writer-review-form .sc-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-writer-review-form .sc-form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.sc-req {
  color: #ef4444;
}

.sc-writer-review-form .sc-form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-writer-review-form .sc-form-control:focus {
  border-color: #2563eb;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.sc-form-submit-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

/* Sticky Sidebar & Hire Card */
.sc-writer-sticky-aside,
.sc-review-sticky-aside {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-writer-hire-card,
.sc-assigned-writer-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.sc-hire-tag,
.sc-assigned-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #2563eb;
  background: #eff6ff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-hire-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.sc-hire-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.sc-hire-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sc-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.sc-perk-item i {
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sc-hire-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-hire-guarantee-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.sc-writer-support-card {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.sc-writer-support-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.sc-writer-support-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.sc-support-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-link-all-writers {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563eb;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sc-link-all-writers:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   29. SINGLE REVIEW SHOWCASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.sc-single-review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.sc-sreview-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.sc-sreview-user-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-sreview-avatar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-sreview-name {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.sc-sreview-subtext {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sc-sreview-uni,
.sc-sreview-date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-sreview-score-box {
  text-align: right;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-sreview-score-box {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.sc-sreview-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.sc-sreview-score-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.sc-sreview-score-label strong {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* Details Strip */
.sc-sreview-details-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-sreview-details-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sc-sdetail-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.sc-sdetail-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.sc-sdetail-val {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Quote Box */
.sc-sreview-quote-box {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.sc-squote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sc-sreview-body-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: normal;
}

.sc-sreview-body-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-sreview-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.sc-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
}

/* Assigned Writer Card on Review Single */
.sc-assigned-writer-profile {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sc-assigned-avatar {
  position: relative;
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 2px solid #2563eb;
}

.sc-assigned-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sc-assigned-initials {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #091738;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sc-assigned-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}

.sc-assigned-name a {
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sc-assigned-name a:hover {
  color: #2563eb;
}

.sc-assigned-degree {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-assigned-uni {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-assigned-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.sc-astat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.sc-astat span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sc-trust-mini-sidebar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-trust-mini-sidebar-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.sc-trust-mini-sidebar-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-trust-mini-sidebar-card li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.sc-trust-mini-sidebar-card li i {
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Related Reviews Grid */
.sc-related-reviews-section {
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.sc-related-reviews-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sc-related-reviews-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-view-all-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563eb;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sc-view-all-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.sc-related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sc-review-card-mini {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sc-rmini-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.sc-rmini-author {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-rmini-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.sc-rmini-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.sc-rmini-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.sc-rmini-subj {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563eb;
}

.sc-rmini-link {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sc-rmini-link:hover {
  color: #2563eb;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CROSS-DEVICE RESPONSIVE RE-AUDIT & HARDENING (Desktop, Tablet & Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Viewport Overflow Defense */
html, body {
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  position: relative;
}

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

/* Ensure sections span full width while containers remain centered with desktop gutters */
.site-main,
.sc-site-header,
.sc-site-footer,
.sc-section,
.sc-hero-section,
.sc-order-section {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: 2rem !important;
  padding-right: 2rem !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-container-narrow {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 880px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
  padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-container {
    padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
    padding-right: 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sc-container {
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1rem !important;
  }
}

/* 2. Header Mobile Polish & Alignment Guarantee */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-header-inner {
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1rem !important;
  }
  .sc-site-branding {
    max-width: 155px !important;
  }
  .sc-site-branding .custom-logo,
  .sc-site-branding img.custom-logo,
  .sc-site-branding img,
  .sc-header-logo-img {
    max-height: 40px !important;
    max-width: 145px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    width: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }
  .sc-header-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    padding: 0.42rem 0.8rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now svg {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .sc-header-inner {
    padding-left: 0.75rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.75rem !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    min-height: 60px !important;
  }
  .sc-site-branding {
    max-width: 125px !important;
  }
  .sc-site-branding .custom-logo,
  .sc-site-branding img.custom-logo,
  .sc-site-branding img,
  .sc-header-logo-img {
    max-height: 34px !important;
    max-width: 120px !important;
  }
  .sc-header-actions {
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now {
    padding: 0.38rem 0.62rem !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  }
  .sc-btn-order-now svg {
    display: none !important; /* Hide icon on tiny screens to guarantee text never wraps */
  }
  .sc-mobile-toggle {
    padding: 0.3rem !important;
  }
}

/* 3. Footer Padding & Alignment Guarantee */
.sc-footer-top {
  padding-top: 4.5rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
}

.sc-footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
}

.sc-footer-top .sc-container,
.sc-footer-top-container,
.sc-footer-bottom .sc-container,
.sc-footer-bottom-inner {
  padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
  padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-footer-top {
    padding-top: 3rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }
  .sc-footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 1.5rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .sc-footer-top .sc-container,
  .sc-footer-top-container,
  .sc-footer-bottom .sc-container,
  .sc-footer-bottom-inner {
    padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
    padding-right: 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .sc-footer-columns {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2rem 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .sc-footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sc-footer-top .sc-container,
  .sc-footer-top-container,
  .sc-footer-bottom .sc-container,
  .sc-footer-bottom-inner {
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1rem !important;
  }
  .sc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.75rem !important;
  }
  .sc-footer-links-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
  }
}

/* 4. Order Now Wizard Mobile Hardening */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-order-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.75rem !important;
  }
  .sc-wizard-steps {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .sc-step-item {
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
  }
  .sc-step-circle {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  .sc-step-label {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .sc-step-item.active .sc-step-label {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    max-width: 120px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  }
  .sc-step-connector {
    margin: 0 0.35rem !important;
    min-width: 10px !important;
  }
  .sc-order-form {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem !important;
  }
  .sc-form-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }
  .sc-col-6,
  .sc-col-12 {
    width: 100% !important;
    flex: 1 1 100% !important;
  }
  .sc-level-selector-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .sc-level-option {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.45rem !important;
  }
  .sc-level-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
  .sc-coupon-pills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .sc-coupon-pill-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sc-wizard-steps {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem !important;
    justify-content: space-around !important;
  }
  .sc-step-item.active .sc-step-label {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .sc-step-connector {
    margin: 0 0.25rem !important;
    min-width: 6px !important;
  }
  .sc-order-form {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.85rem !important;
  }
  .sc-pane-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .sc-level-selector-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
  }
  .sc-coupon-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .sc-coupon-row .sc-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .sc-wizard-actions {
    flex-direction: column-reverse !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
  .sc-wizard-actions .sc-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  }
  .sc-order-summary-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.95rem !important;
  }
  .sc-final-amount {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  }
}

/* 5. Mobile Typography & Fluid Elements */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  h1, .sc-page-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6.5vw, 2.25rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }
  h2, .sc-section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.5vw, 1.85rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  h3, .sc-pane-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 4.5vw, 1.45rem) !important;
  }
  .sc-section {
    padding-top: 3rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
  }
  .sc-page-header {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem !important;
  }
  .sc-select, .sc-input, .sc-textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents auto-zoom on iOS mobile Safari */
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   6. STICKY SIDEBAR PROMO OFFERS & FLOATING WIDGETS
   UK Assignment Service - Desktop & Mobile High-Converting Elements
   ========================================================================== */

/* Fixed Right-Edge Sticky Tabs Container */
.sc-sticky-ribbons-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  right: 0;
  top: 52%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 99990;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Base Sticky Tab Styling */
.sc-sticky-tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-top-left-radius: 8px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: -4px 6px 18px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.22);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.sc-sticky-tab:hover {
  transform: translateX(-5px);
  box-shadow: -6px 8px 24px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.3);
}

/* Discount Sticky Tab (Oxford Blue + Amber Glow) */
.sc-sticky-discount-tab {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #15295c 100%);
  color: #fbbf24;
  padding: 18px 10px;
  border-left: 2px solid #f59e0b;
}

.sc-sticky-discount-tab:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2352 0%, #1c3678 100%);
}

.sc-sticky-discount-tab span {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-family: var(--sc-font-sans, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* WhatsApp Sticky Tab (Brand Green) */
.sc-sticky-whatsapp-tab {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 10px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  border-left: 2px solid #1ebd5a;
}

.sc-sticky-whatsapp-tab:hover {
  background: #20ba5a;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-sticky-whatsapp-tab svg {
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}

.sc-sticky-whatsapp-tab span {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-family: var(--sc-font-sans, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Discount Flyout Backdrop */
.sc-discount-flyout-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  z-index: 99994;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.sc-discount-flyout-backdrop.sc-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Slide-out Discount Flyout Card */
.sc-discount-flyout {
  position: fixed;
  right: -460px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  z-index: 99995;
  transition: right 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  filter: drop-shadow(-10px 14px 35px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.28));
}

.sc-discount-flyout.sc-open {
  right: 0;
}

/* Attached Left Handle Tab (Matches Screenshot 4) */
.sc-flyout-handle-tab {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #15295c 100%);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border: none;
  border-left: 2px solid #f59e0b;
  border-top-left-radius: 10px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;
  padding: 24px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: -4px 6px 16px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.25);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-flyout-handle-tab:hover {
  background: #0f2352;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sc-flyout-handle-tab span {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-family: var(--sc-font-sans, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Card Interior Body */
.sc-flyout-card-body {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 370px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 60px);
  padding: 26px 26px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-top-left-radius: 14px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-right: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Close 'X' Button */
.sc-flyout-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: none;
  color: #64748b;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-flyout-close-btn:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #091738;
}

/* Flyout Typography & Badges */
.sc-flyout-header {
  padding-right: 28px;
}

.sc-flyout-badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #b45309;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sc-flyout-title {
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #091738;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sc-flyout-subtitle {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #091738;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sc-flyout-middle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Perk Box (FREE PLAGIARISM REPORT) */
.sc-flyout-perk-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #091738;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-left: 3px solid #10b981;
}

.sc-flyout-perk-box .sc-icon-check {
  color: #10b981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-flyout-terms {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Interactive Coupon Code Pill */
.sc-flyout-coupon-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1.5px dashed #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.sc-flyout-coupon-pill:hover {
  background: #fef3c7;
  border-color: #d97706;
}

.sc-coupon-tag-lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #92400e;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.sc-coupon-tag-code {
  font-family: var(--sc-font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.sc-copy-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-copy-badge.sc-copied {
  background: #10b981;
}

/* Vibrant Action CTA */
.sc-flyout-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ea580c 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 14px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.sc-flyout-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Rating / Trust Footer */
.sc-flyout-footer {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.sc-flyout-rating-text {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Bottom-Left Floating WhatsApp Corner Widget (Screenshot 2 & 3) */
.sc-floating-wa-corner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 99980;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.sc-wa-corner-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  outline: none;
}

.sc-wa-corner-bubble {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 18px 8px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.sc-wa-corner-bubble:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.sc-wa-avatar-ring {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-wa-corner-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Bottom-Right LiveChat Floating Trigger */
.sc-floating-livechat-trigger {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 99980;
}

.sc-chat-trigger-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091738 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-chat-trigger-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(9, 23, 56, 0.4);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness for Sticky Widgets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sc-sticky-ribbons-wrapper {
    top: 55%;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .sc-sticky-discount-tab {
    padding: 12px 6px;
  }
  .sc-sticky-discount-tab span {
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }
  .sc-sticky-whatsapp-tab {
    padding: 10px 6px;
  }
  .sc-sticky-whatsapp-tab span {
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }
  .sc-floating-wa-corner {
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
  }
  .sc-wa-corner-text {
    display: none; /* Icon-only compact bubble on mobile screens */
  }
  .sc-wa-corner-bubble {
    padding: 6px;
  }
  .sc-wa-avatar-ring {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .sc-flyout-card-body {
    width: 310px;
    padding: 20px 18px 16px;
  }
  .sc-flyout-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .sc-flyout-subtitle {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. ORDER PRICE BREAKDOWN SIDEBAR INTERACTIVE COUPON SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-sidebar-coupon-section {
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-side-coupon-lbl {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #091738;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sc-side-coupon-lbl svg {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.sc-side-coupon-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.sc-side-coupon-input {
  flex: 1;
  font-family: var(--sc-font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem !important;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #091738 !important;
}

.sc-side-coupon-input:focus {
  border-color: #f59e0b !important;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2) !important;
}

.sc-side-coupon-btn {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sc-side-coupon-msg {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
}

.sc-side-coupon-offers {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sc-side-offers-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.sc-side-chips-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.sc-side-chip-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

.sc-side-chip-btn:hover {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.sc-side-chip-code {
  font-family: var(--sc-font-mono, monospace);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  background: #fef3c7;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-side-chip-desc {
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}