/* ==========================================================================
   US DUTY GUIDE - Core Design System & Stylesheet
   Modern, Ultra-Fast, Responsive, and AdSense-Optimized
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --navy-950: #060e1a;
    --navy-900: #0B192C;
    --navy-800: #132743;
    --navy-700: #1E3E62;
    --blue-600: #2563EB;
    --blue-500: #3B82F6;
    --blue-50:  #EFF6FF;
    --gold-600: #B45309;
    --gold-500: #D97706;
    --gold-400: #F59E0B;
    --gold-50:  #FFFBEB;
    --gray-900: #0F172A;
    --gray-800: #1E293B;
    --gray-700: #334155;
    --gray-600: #475569;
    --gray-500: #64748B;
    --gray-400: #94A3B8;
    --gray-300: #CBD5E1;
    --gray-200: #E2E8F0;
    --gray-100: #F1F5F9;
    --gray-50:  #F8FAFC;
    --white:    #FFFFFF;
    --emerald-600: #059669;
    --emerald-50:  #ECFDF5;
    --rose-600:    #E11D48;
    --rose-50:     #FFF1F2;

    --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', Consolas, monospace;

    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.03);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05);
    
    --container-width: 1240px;
}

/* Reset & Box Sizing */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--gray-800);
    background-color: var(--gray-50);
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img, svg {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
}

a {
    color: var(--blue-600);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--blue-500);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.site-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Announcement Bar & Header
   ========================================================================== */
.top-announcement-bar {
    background: var(--navy-950);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.announcement-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    text-align: center;
}

.announcement-pill {
    background: var(--gold-500);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.announcement-link {
    color: var(--gold-400);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.announcement-link:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Primary Header */
.site-header {
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 74px;
}

.brand-identity {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.brand-shield svg {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.15));
}

.brand-title {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--gold-600);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--navy-900);
    background: var(--gray-100);
}

.nav-highlight {
    color: var(--blue-600);
}

.nav-highlight:hover {
    color: var(--blue-500);
    background: var(--blue-50);
}

.nav-arrow {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-pane {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 320px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    padding: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

.dropdown-header {
    padding: 6px 10px 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.dropdown-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-600);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.dropdown-caption {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    list-style: none;
}

.dropdown-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

.dropdown-link .link-name {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.dropdown-link .link-desc {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--gold-400);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--navy-800);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-around;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: var(--gray-100);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--navy-900);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer {
    display: none;
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    padding: 20px;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
    display: block;
}

.mobile-search-box input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.mobile-group-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 12px 0 6px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 0;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Home Portal)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-portal-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 65%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 0 70px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-portal-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 820px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-400);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-headline .text-gold {
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

.hero-subhead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Hero Search Bar */
.hero-search-wrapper {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-search-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.hero-search-btn {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--gold-400);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.hero-search-btn:hover {
    background: var(--blue-600);
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-quick-chips {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

.hero-chip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--gray-200);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.hero-chip:hover {
    background: var(--gold-500);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Grid Layout (Content + Sidebar)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-main-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
    gap: 36px;
    padding: 48px 0 60px;
}

.site-content-area {
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Standard Card Components */
.portal-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.portal-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gray-300);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.card-title-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.card-badge {
    background: var(--blue-50);
    color: var(--blue-600);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 4-Pillar Grid for Students */
.student-pathways-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.pathway-box {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pathway-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--blue-500);
}

.pathway-box.featured-box {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.pathway-age-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: var(--gold-50);
    color: var(--gold-600);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pathway-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.pathway-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex: 1;
}

.pathway-key-facts {
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--gray-200);
    padding-top: 12px;
}

.pathway-key-facts li {
    padding: 3px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.fact-bullet {
    color: var(--emerald-600);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pathway-link-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--blue-600);
}

/* Agency Catalog Grid */
.agency-catalog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.agency-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 20px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.agency-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue-500);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.agency-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.agency-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--gold-400);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.agency-dept-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.agency-card-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.agency-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.agency-meta-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.agency-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--gray-100);
    color: var(--gray-700);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Quick Facts Box (Agency Profiles)
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-facts-box {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--navy-900);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 22px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.quick-facts-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.quick-facts-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.quick-facts-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.quick-facts-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.quick-facts-badge {
    background: var(--emerald-50);
    color: var(--emerald-600);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.quick-facts-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.quick-facts-table th {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 8px 12px 8px 0;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-weight: 600;
    width: 32%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.quick-facts-table td {
    padding: 8px 0;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-weight: 500;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

/* Data Tables */
.data-table-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 28px 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--white);
}

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

.reference-table thead {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--white);
}

.reference-table th {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.reference-table td {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    color: var(--gray-800);
}

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

.rank-badge-cell {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AdSense Placement Containers
   Strict compliance with AdSense layout policies
   ========================================================================== */
.ad-unit-wrapper {
    margin: 28px 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px dashed var(--gray-300);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.ad-disclosure-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 4px 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ad-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ad-sublabel {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

.ad-placeholder-preview {
    min-height: 90px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 16px;
}

.ad-badge-demo {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-600);
    background: var(--gold-50);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ad-demo-text {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.footer-ad-container {
    padding-top: 30px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive GS Pay Calculator Widget
   ========================================================================== */
.calculator-interface {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin: 28px 0;
}

.calc-controls-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.calc-field-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.calc-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.calc-select {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--gray-900);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.calc-select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--blue-600);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.calc-results-display {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
}

.calc-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.calc-stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.calc-stat-value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
}

.calc-stat-value.highlight-gold {
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

.calc-stat-subtext {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section Accordions
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion-container {
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.faq-section-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-section-title .badge-accent {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-600);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.faq-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.faq-card[open] {
    border-color: var(--blue-500);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    user-select: none;
}

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

.faq-chevron {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-card[open] .faq-chevron {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--blue-600);
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.65;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
    padding-top: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Breadcrumbs
   ========================================================================== */
.breadcrumb-container {
    padding: 14px 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.breadcrumb-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
    color: var(--gray-300);
}

.breadcrumb-current {
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sidebar Widgets
   ========================================================================== */
.site-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.widget-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.widget-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.widget-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.widget-summary {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.widget-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.widget-checklist li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.widget-checklist li a:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue-500);
    background: var(--blue-50);
}

.widget-checklist strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.widget-checklist span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.widget-btn-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--blue-600);
}

.widget-tool-promo {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--navy-700);
}

.tool-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gold-500);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tool-promo-title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tool-promo-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.tool-promo-btn {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.tool-promo-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-400);
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.popular-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.popular-list a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.pop-title {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.pop-meta {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.widget-disclaimer {
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border: 1px dashed var(--gray-300);
}

.disclaimer-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.disclaimer-copy {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--navy-950);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding-top: 60px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
}

.col-brand .footer-brand-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-brand-icon {
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.trust-icon {
    color: var(--emerald-600);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-heading {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--gray-400);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

.footer-legal-bar {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.disclaimer-alert-box {
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.disclaimer-alert-box strong {
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

.disclaimer-alert-box a {
    color: var(--gold-400);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.copyright-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.status-indicator {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.status-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--emerald-600);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Article & Guide Content Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.article-header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.article-category-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--blue-50);
    color: var(--blue-600);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.article-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.article-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 36px 0 16px;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin: 24px 0 12px;
    color: var(--navy-800);
}

.article-body p {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
    margin: 0 0 20px 24px;
    color: var(--gray-800);
}

.article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.info-callout {
    background: var(--blue-50);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--blue-600);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    margin: 24px 0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.info-callout strong {
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.warning-callout {
    background: var(--gold-50);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    margin: 24px 0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .site-main-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    
    .col-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-nav {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .mobile-toggle-btn {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .hero-headline {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .student-pathways-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .calc-controls-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .calc-results-display {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HUMAN-FIRST EDITORIAL & RECRUITMENT COMPONENTS (ANTI-AI FEEL)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Field Mentor Reality Check Card */
.field-mentor-card {
    background: #0F172A;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-left: 5px solid #D97706;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.mentor-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mentor-badge-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #FBBF24;
}

.mentor-title-group h4 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.mentor-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mentor-content p {
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

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

/* Recruitment Hiring Timeline */
.hiring-timeline-wrapper {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 22px 24px;
    margin: 28px 0;
}

.timeline-header {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.timeline-header h3 {
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #0B192C;
}

.timeline-header p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748B;
}

.timeline-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-step-card {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-step-card.active-phase {
    border-top: 3px solid #2563EB;
}

.step-month-badge {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #D97706;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.step-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Article Hero Featured Image */
.article-hero-media {
    margin: 20px 0 28px 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0B192C;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12);
}

.article-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 440px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.article-media-caption {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: #64748B;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.caption-tag {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0B192C;
}

.caption-license {
    color: #059669;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Card Media Thumbnail (Homepage) */
.pathway-media-cover {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
}

.editorial-team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}

.team-card {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.team-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.team-avatar-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0B192C;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: 2px solid #D97706;
}

.team-member-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0B192C;
    margin: 0;
}

.team-member-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #D97706;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 2px 0 0 0;
}

.team-member-bio {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}