/* ============================================
   Studyline Immigration - Components
   Cards, Forms, Wizard, Faq, Utility widgets
   ============================================ */

/* ============ Cards ============ */
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.card-hover:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(95,138,184,.35);
}
.corner { display: none; }

/* Icon badge — one consistent circular, pastel style everywhere */
.icon-badge {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--pastel-blue);
  color: var(--pastel-blue-ink);
}
.icon-badge.red    { background: var(--pastel-red);    color: var(--pastel-red-ink); }
.icon-badge.gold   { background: var(--pastel-gold);   color: var(--pastel-gold-ink); }
.icon-badge.teal   { background: var(--pastel-teal);   color: var(--pastel-teal-ink); }
.icon-badge.violet { background: var(--pastel-violet); color: var(--pastel-violet-ink); }
.icon-badge.pink   { background: var(--pastel-pink);   color: var(--pastel-pink-ink); }

/* Service card */
.service-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.service-card p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: .92rem; flex: 1; }
.service-card .link-arrow { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.link-arrow:hover { gap: .75rem; color: var(--accent); }

/* Stretched-link cards: the whole card becomes clickable */
.service-card .link-arrow::after,
.post-card .link-arrow::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Article (news) page typography */
.article {
  max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto;
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.article .post-meta { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.article h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.2; margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-4);
}
.article .post-tag { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.article h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-3); }
.article p { color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.article > p:first-of-type { color: var(--gray-800); font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 500; }
.article ul { margin: 0 0 var(--space-5); padding-left: 1.25rem; }
.article ul li { color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.article ul li strong { color: var(--gray-800); }
.article a { color: var(--secondary); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; }

/* Feature card */
.feature-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.feature-card .icon-badge { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.feature-card p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: .9rem; }

/* Steps */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
}
.step-card { position: relative; text-align: left; }
.step-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-2); }
.step-card p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: .92rem; }
.step-num {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--pastel-blue);
  color: var(--pastel-blue-ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(95,138,184,.25);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
}
.step-card:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }

/* Split */
.split {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
}
.frame {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.frame img { width: 100%; }
.badge-float {
  position: absolute; left: var(--space-6); bottom: var(--space-6);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4);
}
.badge-float .num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent); line-height: 1; }
.badge-float .cap { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--gray-600); font-weight: 600; max-width: 90px; line-height: 1.3; }

/* Check list */
.check-list { list-style: none; margin: var(--space-6) 0 0; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: .55rem 0; color: var(--gray-700); font-size: .98rem;
}
.check-list li i { color: var(--success); margin-top: 3px; }

/* ============ Band / CTA band ============ */
.band {
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.band::after {
  content: "\f1e0";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free"; font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute; right: -40px; bottom: -60px; font-size: 15rem;
  opacity: .07; transform: rotate(-12deg);
}
.band .eyebrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); position: relative; }
.band h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); position: relative; }
.band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); position: relative; max-width: 560px; }
.band .btn-row { position: relative; margin-top: var(--space-6); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); }

/* ============ Compare table (eTA vs ESTA) ============ */
.compare-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
.compare-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.compare-card .flag-ico {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.compare-card.ca .flag-ico { background: var(--pastel-red); color: var(--pastel-red-ink); }
.compare-card.us .flag-ico { background: var(--pastel-blue); color: var(--pastel-blue-ink); }
.compare-card ul { list-style: none; margin: var(--space-4) 0 0; }
.compare-card li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-2); padding: .4rem 0; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--gray-700); }
.compare-card li i { color: var(--success); margin-top: 3px; }

/* ============ News cards ============ */
.post-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.post-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 150px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--pastel-blue-ink);
  background: var(--pastel-blue);
}
.post-thumb .post-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: var(--primary-dark); color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700;
  padding: .25rem .65rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.post-body { padding: var(--space-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.post-meta { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.post-meta i { color: var(--secondary); margin-right: 4px; }
.post-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.post-body p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: .9rem; flex: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.post-body .link-arrow { margin-top: auto; }

/* ============ Contact items ============ */
.contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-4); padding: var(--space-4) 0; }
.ci-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--pastel-blue); color: var(--pastel-blue-ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(95,138,184,.22);
  font-size: 1.05rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-item .ci-icon.icon-accent { background: var(--pastel-red); color: var(--pastel-red-ink); border-color: rgba(95,138,184,.22); }
.contact-item h4 { margin-bottom: 2px; font-size: 1rem; }
.contact-item p { color: var(--gray-600); margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; }

/* ============ Forms ============ */
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label {
  font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.field .req { color: var(--accent); }
.input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .8rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-family: inherit;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(95,138,184,.12);
}
.field select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.err-msg { display: none; color: var(--danger); font-size: var(--text-xs); margin-top: var(--space-1); font-weight: 600; }
.field.invalid .input { border-color: var(--danger); background: rgba(220,53,69,.03); }
.field.invalid .err-msg { display: block; }
.hint { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--gray-500); margin-top: var(--space-1); }

/* File drop */
.file-drop {
  position: relative;
  border: 2px dashed var(--gray-400);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: var(--gray-50);
}
.file-drop:hover, .file-drop.drag { border-color: var(--secondary); background: rgba(95,138,184,.05); }
.file-drop.has-file { border-color: var(--success); background: rgba(40,167,69,.05); }
.file-drop input[type=file] {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; cursor: pointer;
}
.file-drop i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.fd-title { font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-700); font-size: .95rem; }
.fd-sub { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--gray-500); margin-top: 4px; }

/* Check field */
.check-field {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-3);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray-700);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.check-field input[type=checkbox] { width: 18px; height: 18px; accent-color: var(--secondary); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.check-field a { color: var(--secondary); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============ Alerts / Notices ============ */
.notice {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.notice i { margin-top: 2px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.notice.warn { background: rgba(255,193,7,.12); color: #7a5a00; border-left: 4px solid var(--warning); }
.notice.info { background: rgba(23,162,184,.1); color: #0e6f7d; border-left: 4px solid var(--info); }
.notice.ok { background: rgba(40,167,69,.1); color: #1e7e34; border-left: 4px solid var(--success); }

/* ============ Wizard stepper ============ */
.stepper { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.step {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  flex: 1; text-align: center; position: relative;
}
.step::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 19px;
  left: 50%; right: calc(-50% - var(--space-2));
  height: 3px; background: var(--gray-300); transition: background var(--transition-base);
}
.step:first-child::before { left: calc(50% + 21px); }
.step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.step.done::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--success), #20c997); }
.step.active::before { background: var(--gray-300); }
[dir="rtl"] .step::before { left: calc(-50% - var(--space-2)); right: 50%; }
[dir="rtl"] .step:first-child::before { left: calc(-50% - var(--space-2)); right: calc(50% + 21px); }
[dir="rtl"] .step.done::before { background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--success), #20c997); }
.step .dot { cursor: pointer; }
.dot {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gray-200); color: var(--gray-600);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.dot .fa-check { display: none; }
.step.done .dot { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28a745, #20c997); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(40,167,69,.35); }
.step.done .dot .fa-check { display: inline; animation: pop 0.4s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275); }
.step.done .dot span { display: none; }
.step.active .dot { background: var(--primary-gradient); color: #fff; transform: scale(1.14); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.step .lbl { font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-500); white-space: nowrap; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.step.active .lbl { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; }
.step.done .lbl { color: var(--success); }

/* Wizard layout */
.wizard-container { max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; }
.apply-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: start;
}
.wizard {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wizard-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gray-50), #fff);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.wizard-head h1 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0; }
.progress-meta { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--gray-500); font-weight: 600; }
.progress-bar-track { height: 6px; background: var(--gray-200); margin: 0 var(--space-8); }
.progress-bar-track #progressFill {
  height: 100%; width: 20%;
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width .4s ease;
}
.form-panel { display: none; padding: var(--space-8); animation: fadeIn .35s ease; }
.form-panel.active { display: block; }
.form-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.form-body h3 i { color: var(--secondary); }
.panel-desc { color: var(--gray-500); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.form-nav {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.form-nav .btn { min-width: 130px; }

/* Summary box */
.summary-box { border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); overflow: hidden; }
.summary-box .row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: .8rem 1.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  font-size: .9rem;
}
.summary-box .row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.summary-box .row span:first-child { color: var(--gray-500); }
.summary-box .row span:last-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-800); text-align: right; }

/* Price card */
.price-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.price-card .amount { font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.price-card .cap { font-size: var(--text-xs); opacity: .85; margin-top: 4px; }
.price-card .whats { font-size: var(--text-xs); opacity: .9; max-width: 220px; text-align: right; display: inline-block; }

/* Order sidebar */
.order-card {
  position: sticky; top: 96px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.order-head {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3);
}
.order-head i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--secondary-light); }
.order-head h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin: 0; }
.order-body { padding: var(--space-6); }
.order-body h4 { font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.order-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: .5rem 0; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--gray-600);
}
.order-row strong { color: var(--gray-800); }
.order-row.total {
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--gray-300);
  margin-top: var(--space-2); padding-top: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.order-row.total strong { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--accent); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.order-badge { display: inline-block; background: rgba(40,167,69,.1); color: #1e7e34; font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700; border-radius: var(--radius-full); padding: .25rem .6rem; }
.secure-note { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--gray-500); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.secure-note i { color: var(--success); }
.support-box {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px dashed var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
}
.support-box .sup-ico { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.support-box p { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--gray-500); margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); }
.support-box .btn { width: 100%; }

/* Success state */
.success-state { text-align: center; padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-8); }
.success-state .check-circle {
  width: 92px; height: 92px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#28a745,#20c997);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 2.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(40,167,69,.35);
  animation: pop 0.5s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275);
}
@keyframes pop {
  from { transform: scale(.4); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.success-state h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.success-state p { color: var(--gray-500); max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-6); }
.ref-number {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gray-50); border: 1px dashed var(--gray-300);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* ============ Accordion / FAQ ============ */
.accordion { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: rgba(95,138,184,.45); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.faq-q {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-dark); font-size: 1rem;
}
.faq-q .faq-badge {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(95,138,184,.1); color: var(--secondary);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 800; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-q .chev { transition: transform var(--transition-base); color: var(--gray-400); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--secondary); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .35s ease; }
.faq-a-inner { padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-5); color: var(--gray-600); font-size: .95rem; }
.faq-a-inner p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============ Timeline ============ */
.timeline { list-style: none; margin: var(--space-6) 0 0; position: relative; }
.timeline::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px;
  width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(var(--secondary), var(--accent));
  opacity: .35;
}
.timeline li { position: relative; padding: 0 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-10); }
.timeline li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 5px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.timeline h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.timeline p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; }

/* ============ Tables ============ */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.table-wrap table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 620px; }
.table-wrap th {
  background: var(--primary-dark); color: #fff; text-align: left;
  padding: .95rem 1.15rem; font-size: .85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.table-wrap td { padding: .9rem 1.15rem; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--gray-700); border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200); }
.table-wrap tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--gray-50); }
.table-wrap td i { color: var(--success); margin-right: var(--space-2); }

/* ============ Pills / trust band ============ */
.pill-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3); }
.pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: .55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-700);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.pill i { color: var(--success); }
.pill.dark-bg { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15); color: #fff; }
.pill.dark-bg i { color: var(--secondary-light); }

/* ============ Testimonials ============ */
.testimonial {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4);
}
.testimonial .stars { color: var(--warning); font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testimonial blockquote { color: var(--gray-700); font-size: .97rem; line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.t-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.t-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--primary-gradient); color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.t-author .name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-dark); font-size: .95rem; }
.t-author .role { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--gray-500); }

/* ============ Contact form card ============ */
.contact-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); align-items: start; }
.map-embed {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  line-height: 0;
}
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 320px; border: 0; }

/* ============ CTA strip inside content ============ */
.cta-strip {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: #fff; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-strip h3 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); }
.cta-strip p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin: 0; }

/* ============ Info feature grid ============ */
.docs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-5); }
.doc-tile {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5); text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.doc-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(95,138,184,.4); }
.doc-tile i { font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.doc-tile strong { display: block; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.doc-tile span { font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--gray-500); }

/* ============ Helpers ============ */
.center { text-align: center; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.relative { position: relative; }
.z-up { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ============ Responsive ============ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .step-card:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
  .apply-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .order-card { position: static; order: -1; }
  .docs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-wrap, .split, .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stepper .lbl { display: none; }
  .wizard { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
  .docs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .wizard-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
/* Shared service symbols stay legible without external icon fonts. */
.service-icon { display: inline-block; width: 1.2em; height: 1.2em; flex-shrink: 0; vertical-align: middle; }
.feature-card .icon-badge { border-radius: var(--radius-full); }
.hc-icon.violet { background: var(--pastel-violet); color: var(--pastel-violet-ink); }

/* Compact numbered benefits beneath the homepage introduction. */
.benefits-strip {
  padding-block: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--pastel-blue);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.facts-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-6); }
.fact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  min-width: 0;
}
.fact-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 0 0 var(--space-10);
  width: var(--space-10);
  height: var(--space-10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.fact-item h3 { margin: 0 0 var(--space-2); font-size: var(--text-base); line-height: 1.4; }
.fact-item p { margin: 0; color: var(--gray-600); font-size: var(--text-sm); line-height: 1.65; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .facts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-8); }
}