/**
 * Scapia Credit Card - Modular Components Stylesheet
 * Compact Section Margins (-25%+), Symmetric Card Gaps & Clean Vertical Flow
 *
 * @package Scapia_Credit_Card
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   0. Sticky Master Header Wrapper & Desktop Top Bar (+20% Size, Sticky)
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-header-master-wrap {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  width: 100%;
}

.scc-desktop-topbar {
  display: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #092627 0%, #0F3D3E 50%, #154D4F 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.89rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .scc-desktop-topbar {
    display: block;
  }
}

.scc-desktop-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.scc-desktop-topbar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.scc-desktop-topbar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 2.5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scc-desktop-topbar-name {
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scc-desktop-topbar-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 550;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.scc-desktop-topbar-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F3D3E;
  font-size: 0.845rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 5.5px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

.scc-desktop-topbar-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-desktop-topbar-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 186, 118, 0.35);
}

.scc-desktop-topbar-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Site Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-header {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-header-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.scc-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-height);
}

.scc-brand,
.custom-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.scc-brand:hover,
.custom-logo-link:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
}

.custom-logo,
.scc-brand-logo {
  height: clamp(32px, 4vw, 42px);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 260px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.scc-brand-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.scc-brand-title span {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.scc-nav-desktop {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .scc-nav-desktop {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: var(--space-xs);
  }
}

.scc-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.scc-menu li,
.scc-nav-desktop li {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
}

.scc-menu a,
.scc-menu-link,
.scc-nav-desktop a {
  font-family: var(--font-family) !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.scc-menu a:hover,
.scc-menu-link:hover,
.scc-nav-desktop a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Desktop Menu: Distinct Underline for Current / Active Page ONLY & Dropdown
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  /* Ensure all inactive links have zero underline */
  .scc-nav-desktop .scc-menu a,
  .scc-nav-desktop .scc-menu-link,
  .scc-nav-desktop a {
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  /* Active / Current Page on Desktop Menu */
  .scc-nav-desktop .current-menu-item > a,
  .scc-nav-desktop .current_page_item > a,
  .scc-nav-desktop .current-menu-ancestor > a,
  .scc-nav-desktop .current_page_ancestor > a,
  .scc-nav-desktop a[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  /* Mint/Emerald Underline Bar ONLY on Active Top-Level Page */
  .scc-nav-desktop > ul > .current-menu-item > a::after,
  .scc-nav-desktop > ul > .current_page_item > a::after,
  .scc-nav-desktop > ul > .current-menu-ancestor > a::after,
  .scc-nav-desktop > ul > .current_page_ancestor > a::after,
  .scc-nav-desktop > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 168, 132, 0.4);
  }

  /* Parent Dropdown Indicator (Chevron Down) */
  .scc-nav-desktop .menu-item-has-children {
    position: relative;
  }

  .scc-nav-desktop .menu-item-has-children > a {
    padding-right: 26px !important;
  }

  .scc-nav-desktop .menu-item-has-children > a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 48%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
    border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  .scc-nav-desktop .menu-item-has-children:hover > a::before,
  .scc-nav-desktop .menu-item-has-children:focus-within > a::before,
  .scc-nav-desktop .menu-item-has-children.is-active > a::before {
    transform: translateY(-20%) rotate(-135deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Dropdown Sub-Menu Panel */
  .scc-nav-desktop .sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 230px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    padding: 8px 0;
    margin: 4px 0 0 0;
    list-style: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.2s;
    z-index: 1100;
  }

  /* Safe hover bridge between parent link and submenu */
  .scc-nav-desktop .sub-menu::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 10px;
    background: transparent;
  }

  /* Reveal Dropdown on Hover, Focus, or Keyboard */
  .scc-nav-desktop .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
  .scc-nav-desktop .menu-item-has-children:focus-within > .sub-menu,
  .scc-nav-desktop .menu-item-has-children.is-active > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .scc-nav-desktop .sub-menu li {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .scc-nav-desktop .sub-menu li a {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 9px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 550 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .scc-nav-desktop .sub-menu li a:hover,
  .scc-nav-desktop .sub-menu li a:focus {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-light) !important;
    color: var(--color-accent-hover) !important;
    padding-left: 22px !important;
  }

  /* Disable underline bar on submenu items */
  .scc-nav-desktop .sub-menu a::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.scc-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Header Search Toggle Button */
.scc-header-search-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-header-search-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Header Search Dropdown Bar (Desktop) */
.scc-header-search-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--color-background);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  z-index: 100;
  animation: sccSlideDown 0.18s ease-out;
}

.scc-header-search-inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Mobile Search Container */
.scc-mobile-search-wrapper {
  padding: var(--space-xs) 0 var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Universal Search Form Component */
.scc-search-form {
  width: 100%;
}

.scc-search-input-group {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.scc-search-input-group:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 132, 0.15);
}

.scc-search-icon-left {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scc-search-field {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 42px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  outline: none;
}

.scc-search-field::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.scc-search-submit {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  margin: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.scc-search-submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle Button */
.scc-menu-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.scc-menu-toggle .scc-icon-menu-open {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.scc-menu-toggle .scc-icon-menu-close {
  display: none;
}

.scc-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.scc-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .scc-icon-menu-open {
  display: none;
}

.scc-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .scc-icon-menu-close {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.scc-menu-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .scc-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.scc-nav-mobile {
  display: none;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-sm) clamp(16px, 4vw, 24px) var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 65px);
  max-height: calc(100dvh - 65px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  z-index: 10000;
  animation: sccSlideDown 0.22s ease-out;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@keyframes sccSlideDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.scc-nav-mobile.is-open {
  display: block;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .scc-nav-mobile {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.scc-menu-mobile {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.scc-menu-mobile .scc-menu-item,
.scc-menu-mobile .menu-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.scc-menu-mobile .menu-item-has-children {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.scc-menu-mobile a,
.scc-menu-mobile .scc-menu-link {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  font-family: var(--font-family) !important;
  padding: 12px 0 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 650 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.scc-menu-mobile .menu-item-has-children > a {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: calc(100% - 48px);
}

.scc-menu-mobile .scc-menu-link:hover,
.scc-menu-mobile a:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent-hover) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Mobile Submenu Toggle Button */
.scc-mobile-submenu-toggle {
  flex: 0 0 44px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-mobile-submenu-toggle:hover,
.scc-mobile-submenu-toggle:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.scc-mobile-submenu-toggle .scc-icon-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scc-mobile-submenu-toggle.is-active .scc-icon-chevron,
.scc-menu-mobile .menu-item-has-children.is-open > .scc-mobile-submenu-toggle .scc-icon-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Mobile Sub-Menu: Collapsed by default, expanded when .is-open */
.scc-menu-mobile .sub-menu {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  border-left: 2.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.scc-menu-mobile .menu-item-has-children.is-open > .sub-menu {
  display: block;
  padding: 4px 0 8px var(--space-md);
  margin: 2px 0 10px var(--space-xs);
  animation: sccSlideDown 0.2s ease-out;
}

.scc-menu-mobile .sub-menu li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7);
  width: 100%;
}

.scc-menu-mobile .sub-menu li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.scc-menu-mobile .sub-menu a,
.scc-menu-mobile .sub-menu .scc-menu-link {
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  font-weight: 550 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  padding: 9px var(--space-sm) !important;
  display: flex !important;
}

.scc-menu-mobile .sub-menu a:hover,
.scc-menu-mobile .sub-menu .scc-menu-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover) !important;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light) !important;
}

.scc-mobile-cta-wrapper {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Breadcrumbs
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.scc-breadcrumbs-list {
  display: block;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.scc-breadcrumbs-item {
  display: inline;
  margin: 0;
}

.scc-breadcrumbs-link {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline;
}

.scc-breadcrumbs-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.scc-breadcrumbs-separator {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 4px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.scc-breadcrumbs-separator svg {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: -1px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

.scc-breadcrumbs-current {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 650;
  display: inline;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Clean Editorial Article Header & Byline (Compact & Responsive)
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-article-header {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  box-shadow: none;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.scc-article-cat-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.scc-article-cat-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.685rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.035em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-article-cat-badge:hover {
  background-color: #D1FAE5;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #047857;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.scc-article-header .scc-article-title,
.scc-article-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw + 0.35rem, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 760;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #0F172A;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: normal;
  text-wrap: normal;
  -webkit-text-wrap: normal;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .scc-article-header .scc-article-title,
  .scc-article-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.49rem, 2.4vw + 0.39rem, 2.37rem);
  }
}

.scc-article-byline-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.scc-byline-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.scc-byline-avatar {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scc-byline-avatar img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border: 2px solid #00BA76;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .scc-byline-avatar img {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
}

.scc-byline-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  min-width: 0;
}

.scc-byline-date {
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 2.2vw, 0.9rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.scc-byline-date-prefix {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.scc-byline-date-val {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #1E293B;
}

.scc-byline-author-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 0.85rem);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.scc-byline-prefix {
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 450;
}

.scc-byline-author-name {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-byline-author-name:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.scc-byline-position {
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 450;
}

.scc-verified-badge svg {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: -2px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.scc-byline-shares {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scc-share-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.scc-share-main-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 61, 62, 0.1);
}

.scc-share-main-btn:hover,
.scc-share-main-btn[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 168, 132, 0.25);
}

.scc-share-main-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}

.scc-share-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  right: 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  min-width: 175px;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  transform-origin: top right;
  animation: sccDropdownFade 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scc-share-dropdown.scc-share-dropdown-open {
  display: flex;
}

@keyframes sccDropdownFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95) translateY(-4px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  }
}

.scc-share-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-share-dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-hover);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.scc-share-icon-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scc-icon-whatsapp svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: #25D366;
}

.scc-icon-facebook svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
}

.scc-icon-x svg,
.scc-icon-twitter svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.scc-icon-instagram svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.scc-icon-telegram svg {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
}

.scc-icon-copy svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--color-primary);
}

.scc-share-label {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.scc-share-label-copy {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 750;
}

/* Share & Copy Toast Notification */
.scc-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(80px);
  background-color: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.845rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 99999;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.scc-toast.scc-toast-show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.scc-verified-badge-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-left: 3px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Table of Contents (TOC)
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-toc {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.scc-toc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  min-height: 36px;
}

.scc-toc-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.scc-toc-toggle {
  background: var(--color-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-toc-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.scc-toc-toggle-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-toc.is-collapsed .scc-toc-list {
  display: none;
}

.scc-toc.is-collapsed .scc-toc-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.scc-toc-list {
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  list-style-type: decimal;
}

.scc-toc-item {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.scc-toc-level-3 {
  list-style-type: disc;
  margin-left: var(--space-md);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.scc-toc-link {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-toc-link:hover,
.scc-toc-link.is-active {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Callout & Notice Boxes
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-callout {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-left: 4px solid;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.scc-callout-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.scc-callout-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.scc-callout-content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.scc-callout-info {
  background-color: var(--color-info-bg);
  border-color: var(--color-info);
  color: #1E3A8A;
}

.scc-callout-warning {
  background-color: var(--color-warning-bg);
  border-color: var(--color-warning);
  color: #78350F;
}

.scc-callout-success {
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  border-color: var(--color-success);
  color: #064E3B;
}

.scc-callout-danger {
  background-color: var(--color-danger-bg);
  border-color: var(--color-danger);
  color: #7F1D1D;
}

/* Disclosure Box (Clean & Subtle Pre-Footer Box) */
.scc-disclosure {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  text-align: left;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  max-width: 900px;
}

.scc-disclosure a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.scc-disclosure-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.scc-disclosure-text {
  flex: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Pros and Cons Component
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-pros-cons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--grid-gap);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .scc-pros-cons-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.scc-pros-box, .scc-cons-box {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-pros-box:hover, .scc-cons-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.scc-pros-box {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-success);
}

.scc-cons-box {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-danger);
}

.scc-pros-box h3, .scc-cons-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.scc-pros-box h3 { color: var(--color-primary); }
.scc-cons-box h3 { color: #991B1B; }

.scc-pros-list, .scc-cons-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.scc-pros-list li, .scc-cons-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.scc-pros-list li:last-child, .scc-cons-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.scc-pros-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 850;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.scc-cons-list li::before {
  content: "✕";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-danger);
  font-weight: 850;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Quick Facts & Specs Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-quick-facts {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-surface) 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.scc-quick-facts-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.scc-facts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(8px, 2.2vw, 14px);
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .scc-facts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
  }

  .scc-facts-grid .scc-fact-item {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  /* When there are only 2 items on the last row (e.g. 2, 5, 8, 11 items), stretch them to 50% each (span 3 of 6) to fill empty space */
  .scc-facts-grid .scc-fact-item:nth-child(3n + 1):nth-last-child(2),
  .scc-facts-grid .scc-fact-item:nth-child(3n + 1):nth-last-child(2) ~ .scc-fact-item {
    grid-column: span 3;
  }
}

.scc-fact-item {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(6px, 1.4vw, 10px) clamp(8px, 1.8vw, 14px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 0;
}

.scc-fact-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.scc-fact-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.scc-fact-value {
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.25vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Comparison Table
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-table-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.scc-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 540px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.845rem;
}

.scc-table th, .scc-table td {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.scc-table th {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.865rem;
}

.scc-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.scc-table-highlight {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  font-weight: 650;
  color: #064E3B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Article Tags Section (Below Post Content)
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-article-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.scc-tags-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.scc-tags-label svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.scc-tags-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.scc-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.815rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-tag-badge:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Action CTA Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #092627 0%, var(--color-primary) 50%, #154D4F 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.28rem, 2.5vw, 1.95rem) clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px -4px rgba(15, 61, 62, 0.36);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scc-cta-card h2,
.scc-cta-card h3,
.scc-cta-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
  font-size: clamp(1.32rem, 2.45vw, 1.76rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.scc-cta-card p {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.15vw, 0.98rem);
  max-width: 550px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.58;
}

.scc-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .scc-cta-buttons .scc-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.scc-cta-card .scc-btn-outline {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
}

.scc-cta-card .scc-btn-outline:hover,
.scc-cta-card a.scc-btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* In-Article Global CTA (Rendered after 1st paragraph) */
.scc-in-article-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #86EFAC;
  border-left: 5px solid #00BA76;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(14px, 2.5vw, 20px) clamp(16px, 2.8vw, 24px);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 186, 118, 0.08);
}

.scc-in-article-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.scc-in-article-cta-badge-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.scc-in-article-cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: #DCFCE7;
  color: #15803D;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.scc-badge-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #16A34A;
  animation: sccPulseDot 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes sccPulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 163, 74, 0); }
}

.scc-in-article-cta-title,
p.scc-in-article-cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 2.2vw, 1.36rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 4px 0 2px 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: none !important;
}

.scc-in-article-cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.scc-in-article-cta-btn-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.scc-in-article-cta-btn {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .scc-in-article-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Featured Image (Rendered after 2nd paragraph) */
.scc-featured-image-after-p2 {
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.scc-featured-image-after-p2 img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
}

.scc-featured-image-after-p2:not(:has(figcaption)) img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.scc-image-caption {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Minimal CTA Shortcode Component ([minimal_cta], [scc_cta], [scapia_cta])
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-minimal-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem) clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.55rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 61, 62, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-minimal-cta:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 61, 62, 0.11);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 132, 0.4);
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.scc-minimal-cta-body {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

.scc-minimal-cta-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.scc-minimal-cta-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.scc-minimal-cta-text {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
}

.scc-minimal-cta-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.16rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.scc-minimal-cta-title {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  font-weight: 740;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
}

.scc-minimal-cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.scc-minimal-cta-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scc-minimal-cta-action .scc-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Variant: Dark Style */
.scc-minimal-cta--dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #092627 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 132, 0.35);
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 61, 62, 0.2);
}

.scc-minimal-cta--dark .scc-minimal-cta-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.scc-minimal-cta--dark .scc-minimal-cta-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.scc-minimal-cta--dark .scc-minimal-cta-icon {
  background: rgba(0, 168, 132, 0.22);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.scc-minimal-cta--dark .scc-minimal-cta-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 168, 132, 0.25);
  color: #E6F8F4;
}

/* Variant: Accent Mint Style */
.scc-minimal-cta--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-light) 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 132, 0.45);
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Variant: Bar / Compact Style */
.scc-minimal-cta--bar,
.scc-minimal-cta--compact {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.scc-minimal-cta--bar .scc-minimal-cta-title,
.scc-minimal-cta--compact .scc-minimal-cta-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.scc-minimal-cta--bar .scc-minimal-cta-icon,
.scc-minimal-cta--compact .scc-minimal-cta-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
}

.scc-minimal-cta--bar .scc-minimal-cta-icon svg,
.scc-minimal-cta--compact .scc-minimal-cta-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* Responsive Stacking for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .scc-minimal-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .scc-minimal-cta-body {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .scc-minimal-cta-action {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .scc-minimal-cta-action .scc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FAQ Accordion Component
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-faq-container {
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.scc-faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: clamp(10px, 1.2vw, 14px);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-faq-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.scc-faq-item:hover, details[open].scc-faq-item {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.scc-faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-size: clamp(1.0rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
  min-height: 40px;
}

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

.scc-faq-question:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

.scc-faq-question-title {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: inherit;
  font-weight: inherit;
  letter-spacing: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
  flex: 1;
}

.scc-faq-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

details[open] .scc-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.scc-faq-answer {
  padding: 0 var(--space-sm) var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.905rem;
  line-height: 1.58;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Editorial Post Cards & Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.scc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.scc-card-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scc-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.scc-card:hover .scc-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.scc-card-body {
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.scc-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.55vw, 1.28rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.scc-card-title a {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.scc-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.scc-card-excerpt {
  display: none !important;
}

.scc-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding-top: var(--space-xs);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.scc-card-read-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.815rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.scc-card-read-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-card:hover .scc-card-read-btn,
.scc-card-read-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.scc-card:hover .scc-card-read-btn svg,
.scc-card-read-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .scc-card-excerpt {
    display: none;
  }
  .scc-card-body {
    padding: clamp(8px, 2.5vw, 12px);
  }
  .scc-card-title {
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 3.2vw, 1.05rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  }
  .scc-card-footer {
    padding-top: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .scc-card-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
  }
  .scc-card-date svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .scc-card-read-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .scc-benefits-section .scc-card h3 {
    font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 2.8vw, 1.05rem);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .scc-benefits-section .scc-card p {
    font-size: clamp(0.76rem, 2.3vw, 0.84rem);
    line-height: 1.42;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Stylish & Editable Author Bio Card
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-author-section-wrapper {
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.scc-author-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.18rem, 1.8vw, 1.42rem);
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.scc-author-section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.scc-author-card,
.scc-author-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
  margin: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 61, 62, 0.06), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scc-author-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(0, 168, 132, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Author Box Layout: Mobile-first Grid, Desktop Flex */
.scc-author-card-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 68px 1fr;
  grid-template-areas:
    "avatar toprow"
    "bio    bio"
    "footer footer";
  column-gap: 14px;
  row-gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
}

.scc-author-avatar-wrap {
  grid-area: avatar;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scc-author-avatar-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.scc-author-avatar-img {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-author-avatar-link:hover .scc-author-avatar-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.scc-author-content-wrap {
  display: contents;
}

.scc-author-top-row {
  grid-area: toprow;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  min-width: 0;
}

.scc-author-title-group {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.scc-author-top-action {
  margin-top: 4px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .scc-author-card-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .scc-author-avatar-img {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
  }

  .scc-author-content-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .scc-author-top-row {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  }

  .scc-author-top-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
}

.scc-author-title-group {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

h4.scc-author-name,
.scc-author-name {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.scc-author-name-link {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-author-name-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.scc-author-verified-badge svg {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: -2px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.scc-author-position {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 3px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.scc-author-action-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.scc-author-profile-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 0.42rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 61, 62, 0.2);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.scc-author-profile-btn:hover,
a.scc-author-profile-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover) !important;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-hover) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary-hover) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 61, 62, 0.3);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.scc-author-profile-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.scc-author-all-posts-link {
  font-size: 0.835rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.scc-author-all-posts-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.scc-author-bio {
  grid-area: bio;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.scc-author-bio p {
  margin: 0;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
}

.scc-author-footer {
  grid-area: footer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding-top: var(--space-xs);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.scc-author-footer-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.scc-author-top-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  h4.scc-author-name,
  .scc-author-name {
    font-size: 1.10rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .scc-author-position {
    font-size: 0.815rem;
    margin: 1px 0 0;
  }

  .scc-author-all-posts-link {
    font-size: 0.80rem;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .scc-author-top-action {
    margin-top: 3px;
  }

  .scc-author-bio {
    margin-top: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .scc-author-footer {
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
}

.scc-author-all-posts-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.scc-author-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.scc-author-social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-author-social-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Compact Sticky Mobile Bottom CTA (Reduced Size & Typography)
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-mobile-sticky-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.5rem var(--space-md);
  padding-bottom: max(0.5rem, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  box-shadow: 0 -3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  z-index: 999;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .scc-mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
}

.scc-mobile-cta-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.scc-mobile-cta-sub {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 650;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.scc-mobile-sticky-cta .scc-btn {
  padding: 0.425rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  min-height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 168, 132, 0.3);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Site Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.scc-footer a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-footer a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.scc-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.scc-footer-col:first-child {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .scc-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  }
  .scc-footer-col:first-child {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
}

.scc-footer-brand-wrap {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.scc-footer-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.scc-footer-brand:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
}

.scc-footer-logo-img {
  max-height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.scc-footer-about {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.scc-footer-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.scc-footer-menu {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.scc-footer-menu li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.scc-footer-disclosure {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--card-padding);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.scc-footer-trademark {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem var(--card-padding);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  text-align: center;
}

.scc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .scc-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. Sidebar & Widget Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  width: 100%;
}

.scc-sidebar-sticky-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .scc-sidebar {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
  }

  .scc-sidebar-sticky-group,
  .scc-sidebar .scc-is-sticky {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: var(--sidebar-sticky-top, 126px);
    z-index: 10;
  }
}

/* WordPress Admin Bar Sticky Offsets */
body.admin-bar .scc-header-master-wrap {
  top: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 782px) {
  body.admin-bar .scc-header-master-wrap {
    top: 46px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  body.admin-bar .scc-sidebar-sticky-group,
  body.admin-bar .scc-sidebar .scc-is-sticky {
    top: calc(var(--sidebar-sticky-top, 126px) + 32px);
  }
}

.scc-widget {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.scc-widget-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

/* Sidebar Highlights Widget */
.scc-sidebar-highlights {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. AJAX Load More Button & Animations
   ========================================================================== */
.scc-load-more-wrap {
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.scc-load-more-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 210px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.scc-load-more-btn.is-loading {
  opacity: 0.75;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes scc-spin {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes scc-fade-in-up {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.scc-card-loaded {
  animation: scc-fade-in-up 0.4s ease-out forwards;
}