/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   eSarkari Design System v2.0
   A modern, accessible, mobile-first CSS design system
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── Google Fonts ─── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Noto+Sans+Devanagari:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ─── CSS Reset ─── */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

img, video, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }

/* Focus visible for keyboard users only */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
:focus:not(:focus-visible) { outline: none; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DESIGN TOKENS
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:root {
  /* ── Brand Colours ── */
  --primary:        #9D174D;
  --primary-dark:   #831843;
  --primary-light:  #EC4899;
  --primary-50:     #FDF2F8;
  --primary-100:    #FCE7F3;
  --primary-200:    #FBCFE8;
  --primary-900:    #500724;

  /* ── Background ── */
  --bg:             #FFFFFF;
  --bg-secondary:   #FDF2F8;
  --bg-tertiary:    #F9FAFB;
  --bg-dark:        #500724;
  --bg-card:        #FFFFFF;

  /* ── Text ── */
  --text:           #1A1A1A;
  --text-secondary: #4B5563;
  --text-tertiary:  #9CA3AF;
  --text-inverted:  #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted:     #F5D0E0;
  --text-link:      #9D174D;

  /* ── Semantic ── */
  --success:        #059669;
  --success-light:  #D1FAE5;
  --warning:        #D97706;
  --warning-light:  #FEF3C7;
  --error:          #DC2626;
  --error-light:    #FEE2E2;
  --info:           #2563EB;
  --info-light:     #DBEAFE;

  /* ── Neutral ── */
  --gray-50:        #F9FAFB;
  --gray-100:       #F3F4F6;
  --gray-200:       #E5E7EB;
  --gray-300:       #D1D5DB;
  --gray-400:       #9CA3AF;
  --gray-500:       #6B7280;
  --gray-600:       #4B5563;
  --gray-700:       #374151;
  --gray-800:       #1F2937;
  --gray-900:       #111827;

  /* ── Spacing ── */
  --space-1:  0.25rem;   /* 4px */
  --space-2:  0.5rem;    /* 8px */
  --space-3:  0.75rem;   /* 12px */
  --space-4:  1rem;      /* 16px */
  --space-5:  1.25rem;   /* 20px */
  --space-6:  1.5rem;    /* 24px */
  --space-8:  2rem;      /* 32px */
  --space-10: 2.5rem;    /* 40px */
  --space-12: 3rem;      /* 48px */
  --space-16: 4rem;      /* 64px */
  --space-20: 5rem;      /* 80px */
  --space-24: 6rem;      /* 96px */

  /* ── Typography ── */
  --font-sans:  'Inter', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:  'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;

  --text-xs:    0.75rem;    /* 12px */
  --text-sm:    0.875rem;   /* 14px */
  --text-base:  1rem;       /* 16px */
  --text-lg:    1.125rem;   /* 18px */
  --text-xl:    1.25rem;    /* 20px */
  --text-2xl:   1.5rem;     /* 24px */
  --text-3xl:   1.875rem;   /* 30px */
  --text-4xl:   2.25rem;    /* 36px */
  --text-5xl:   3rem;       /* 48px */
  --text-6xl:   3.75rem;    /* 60px */

  --leading-tight:  1.15;
  --leading-snug:   1.35;
  --leading-normal: 1.6;
  --leading-relaxed: 1.75;

  /* ── Borders & Radius ── */
  --radius-sm:   0.375rem;   /* 6px */
  --radius-md:   0.5rem;     /* 8px */
  --radius-lg:   0.75rem;    /* 12px */
  --radius-xl:   1rem;       /* 16px */
  --radius-2xl:  1.5rem;     /* 24px */
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --border-color: var(--gray-200);
  --border:      1px solid var(--border-color);
  --border-light: 1px solid var(--gray-100);

  /* ── Shadows ── */
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-lg:   0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-xl:   0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-2xl:  0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  --shadow-pink: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(157, 23, 77, 0.2);

  /* ── Transitions ── */
  --ease-out:     cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring:  cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --duration-fast: 150ms;
  --duration-base: 250ms;
  --duration-slow: 400ms;

  /* ── Z-Index ── */
  --z-dropdown:  100;
  --z-sticky:    200;
  --z-overlay:   300;
  --z-modal:     400;
  --z-toast:     500;

  /* ── Layout ── */
  --max-width:   1280px;
  --content-width: 800px;
  --sidebar-width: 280px;
  --navbar-height: 64px;
}

/* ── Font Size Adjuster ── */
html.font-large { font-size: 18px; }
html.font-xl    { font-size: 20px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DARK MODE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root:not(.light) {
    --bg:             #0F0A12;
    --bg-secondary:   #1A1020;
    --bg-tertiary:    #22162B;
    --bg-dark:        #0A0510;
    --bg-card:        #181020;

    --text:           #F9FAFB;
    --text-secondary: #D1D5DB;
    --text-tertiary:  #9CA3AF;
    --text-link:      #F472B6;
    --text-muted:     #E5D4DF;

    --primary:        #DB2777;
    --primary-light:  #F472B6;
    --primary-50:     rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.12);
    --primary-100:    rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.2);
    --primary-200:    rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.35);

    --success-light:  rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.18);
    --warning-light:  rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
    --error-light:    rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.18);
    --info-light:     rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);

    --gray-50:  #1F2937;
    --gray-100: #22162B;
    --gray-200: #2E203A;
    --gray-300: #4B3A5E;
    --gray-600: #9CA3AF;
    --gray-700: #D1D5DB;
    --gray-800: #E5E7EB;
    --gray-900: #F9FAFB;

    --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --border:       1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --border-light: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

    --shadow-sm:   0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    --shadow-md:   0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    --shadow-lg:   0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    --shadow-xl:   0 20px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    --shadow-pink: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.2);
  }
}

.dark {
  --bg:             #0F0A12;
  --bg-secondary:   #1A1020;
  --bg-tertiary:    #22162B;
  --bg-dark:        #0A0510;
  --bg-card:        #181020;

  --text:           #F9FAFB;
  --text-secondary: #D1D5DB;
  --text-tertiary:  #9CA3AF;
  --text-link:      #F472B6;
  --text-muted:     #E5D4DF;

  --primary:        #DB2777;
  --primary-light:  #F472B6;
  --primary-50:     rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.12);
  --primary-100:    rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.2);
  --primary-200:    rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.35);

  --success-light:  rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.18);
  --warning-light:  rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
  --error-light:    rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.18);
  --info-light:     rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);

  --gray-50:  #1F2937;
  --gray-100: #22162B;
  --gray-200: #2E203A;
  --gray-300: #4B3A5E;
  --gray-600: #9CA3AF;
  --gray-700: #D1D5DB;
  --gray-800: #E5E7EB;
  --gray-900: #F9FAFB;

  --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --border:       1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --border-light: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  --shadow-lg:   0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --shadow-xl:   0 20px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  --shadow-pink: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.2);
}

/* High contrast mode */
.high-contrast {
  --text: #000000;
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --primary: #7C1040;
  --text-secondary: #1A1A1A;
}
.dark.high-contrast {
  --text: #FFFFFF;
  --bg: #000000;
  --primary-light: #FF69B4;
  --text-secondary: #E5E5E5;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY
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h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: var(--leading-tight);
  color: var(--text);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
h2 { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--text-xl); }
h4 { font-size: var(--text-lg); }

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
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.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--content-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.section-header p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-col { flex-direction: column; }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-2 { gap: var(--space-2); }
.gap-3 { gap: var(--space-3); }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6 { gap: var(--space-6); }
.gap-8 { gap: var(--space-8); }

.grid { display: grid; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST BANNER (Removed)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trust-banner {
  display: none !important;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.navbar {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 0 var(--space-8);
  height: var(--navbar-height);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(80, 7, 36, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.logo h1 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-inverted);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
}

.logo h1 span {
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.nav-links li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links li a:hover,
.nav-links li a.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Nav Search */
.nav-search {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-search-input {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3) var(--space-2) 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  width: 200px;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-search-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.nav-search-input:focus {
  width: 280px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  outline: none;
}
.nav-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Nav Actions */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.nav-action-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-action-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.nav-action-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* Bookmark badge count */
.bookmark-count {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px;
  right: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  min-width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 4px;
}
.bookmark-count:empty { display: none; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.hamburger:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

/* ── Mobile Navbar ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .navbar {
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    min-height: 56px;
    height: auto;
  }
  .logo {
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .logo h1 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .nav-area {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-4);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .nav-area.active {
    display: flex;
    animation: navSlideDown 0.3s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  }

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

  .nav-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-1);
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .nav-links li { width: 100%; }
  .nav-links li a {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nav-search { width: 100%; order: -1; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
  .nav-search-input {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 44px;
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents auto-zoom in iOS Safari */
    padding-left: 40px;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-around;
    padding-top: var(--space-3);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
  .nav-action-btn {
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  /* Mobile backdrop */
  .mobile-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: calc(var(--z-sticky) - 1);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  }
  .mobile-backdrop.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--bg-dark) 100%);
  overflow: visible;
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-6);
  z-index: 20;
}

/* Animated background pattern */
.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(157, 23, 77, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%);
  animation: heroGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroGlow {
  from { opacity: 0.6; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Subtle grid overlay */
.hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-inverted);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero-content .hero-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s var(--ease-out) 0.1s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Hero Search Bar */
.hero-search {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s var(--ease-out) 0.2s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 100;
}
.hero-search:focus-within,
.hero-search:has(.search-dropdown.active),
.hero-search.has-search-active {
  z-index: 9999 !important;
}

.hero-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5) var(--space-4) 52px;
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero-search-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.hero-search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2);
}

.hero-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Search Dropdown (Never clipped, solid background, clean shadow) */
.search-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e2e8f0);
  max-height: min(420px, 60vh);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: none;
  text-align: left;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.search-dropdown.active {
  display: block;
}

.search-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color, #f1f5f9);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: var(--text, #0f172a) !important;
  background: var(--bg-card, #ffffff);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: left;
}
.search-dropdown-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.search-dropdown-item:hover,
.search-dropdown-item.focused {
  background: var(--bg-secondary, #f8fafc);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.search-dropdown-item > div {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  text-align: left;
}
.search-dropdown-item .search-result-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text, #0f172a);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.search-dropdown-item .search-result-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary, #64748b);
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
}
.search-dropdown-item mark {
  background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2);
  color: var(--primary, #9d174d);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 1px 4px;
}

.search-no-results {
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-tertiary, #64748b);
  background: var(--bg-card, #ffffff);
}
.search-no-results p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text, #0f172a);
}

/* Dark theme search dropdown */
.dark .search-dropdown,
[data-theme="dark"] .search-dropdown {
  background: #1A1020 !important;
  background-color: #1A1020 !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.dark .search-dropdown-item,
[data-theme="dark"] .search-dropdown-item {
  background: #1A1020 !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text, #f3f4f6) !important;
}
.dark .search-dropdown-item:hover,
.dark .search-dropdown-item.focused,
[data-theme="dark"] .search-dropdown-item:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .search-dropdown-item.focused {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}
.dark .search-dropdown-item .search-result-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .search-dropdown-item .search-result-title {
  color: #f3f4f6 !important;
}
.dark .search-dropdown-item .search-result-meta,
[data-theme="dark"] .search-dropdown-item .search-result-meta {
  color: #9ca3af !important;
}
.dark .search-no-results,
[data-theme="dark"] .search-no-results {
  background: #1A1020 !important;
  color: #9ca3af !important;
}
.dark .search-no-results p,
[data-theme="dark"] .search-no-results p {
  color: #f3f4f6 !important;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root:not(.light) .search-dropdown {
    background: #1A1020 !important;
    background-color: #1A1020 !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  }
  :root:not(.light) .search-dropdown-item {
    background: #1A1020 !important;
    color: #f3f4f6 !important;
  }
  :root:not(.light) .search-dropdown-item .search-result-title {
    color: #f3f4f6 !important;
  }
}

/* ── Category Chips ── */
.category-chips {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s var(--ease-out) 0.3s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Hide category chips when search dropdown is open.
   Uses display: none !important and removes transforms/animations
   to destroy any stacking context completely. */
.hero-search.has-search-active ~ .category-chips,
.hero-search:focus-within ~ .category-chips,
.hero-search:has(.search-dropdown.active) ~ .category-chips,
.category-chips.search-dropdown-open {
  display: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
  animation-fill-mode: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: -1 !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

.category-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.category-chip:hover,
.category-chip.active {
  background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: #fff;
}
.category-chip svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 380px;
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-4);
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .hero-content .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  }
  .hero-search {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  }
  .hero-search-input {
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevent iOS zoom */
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4) var(--space-3) 44px;
  }
  .category-chips {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
  .category-chips::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .category-chip {
    min-height: 40px;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 340px;
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-3);
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .hero-content .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
  .hero-search-input {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3) var(--space-3) 40px;
  }
  .hero-search-icon {
    left: 14px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRENDING / HORIZONTAL SCROLL STRIP
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trending-section {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.trending-section .section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.trending-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.trending-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.trending-card {
  flex: 0 0 260px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border);
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.trending-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
}
.trending-card-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--text);
}
.trending-card-meta {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATE CARDS GRID
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.states-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}
.states-section h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* Alphabet Filter Strip */
.alpha-filter {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
}
.alpha-filter-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.alpha-filter-btn:hover,
.alpha-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.alpha-filter-btn.disabled {
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* State Selector */
.state-selector-wrapper {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.state-selector-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.custom-state-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.custom-state-trigger:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* States Grid */
.states-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.state-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: var(--border);
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.state-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--card-accent, var(--primary));
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.state-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--card-accent, var(--primary-200));
}
.state-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.state-initial {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.state-card:hover .state-initial {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.state-card p {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text);
  flex: 1;
}
.state-card .state-native {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.state-card .state-form-count {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.state-arrow {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.state-card:hover .state-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Central Government Card — distinct styling */
.state-card.central-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-50), #fff);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.state-card.central-card .state-initial {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .states-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RECENTLY VIEWED & BOOKMARKS ROW
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.recent-bookmarks-section {
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.recent-bookmarks-section h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}
.recent-bookmarks-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-2);
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.recent-bookmarks-row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.recent-item {
  flex: 0 0 220px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.recent-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.recent-item-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.recent-item-meta {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.empty-state-row {
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 0 var(--space-6);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE / FORM CARDS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-grid, .category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.service-card, .category-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.service-card:hover, .category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
}

.service-card h3, .category-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--text);
}
.service-card p, .category-card > p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.service-link, .form-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.service-link:hover, .form-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-light);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

/* Form Card (inside state pages) */
.form-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.form-card-content { flex: 1; }
.form-card-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.form-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.form-card-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.form-card-arrow {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.form-card:hover .form-card-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Category Card items list */
.category-card ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.category-card ul li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.category-card ul li a:hover {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
}
.category-card ul li a::after {
  content: '→';
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.category-card ul li a:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BADGES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.badge-verified {
  background: var(--success-light);
  color: var(--success);
}
.badge-free {
  background: var(--info-light);
  color: var(--info);
}
.badge-paid {
  background: var(--warning-light);
  color: var(--warning);
}
.badge-online {
  background: var(--primary-100);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.badge-offline {
  background: var(--gray-100);
  color: var(--gray-600);
}
.badge-guide {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Verified link badge on form guide pages */
.verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--success);
}
.verified-badge svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BREADCRUMBS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.breadcrumbs .separator {
  color: var(--gray-300);
  font-size: 10px;
}
.breadcrumbs .current {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATE PAGE HEADER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.state-header {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--bg-dark));
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-inverted);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.state-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(236,72,153,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.state-header h1 {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--text-inverted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.state-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Recent Updates Box */
.recent-updates-box {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: var(--space-4) auto;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--info-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--info);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--info);
}

/* State Info Block */
.state-info-block {
  background: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
  padding: var(--space-5) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary) !important;
}
.state-info-block p {
  font-size: var(--text-base) !important;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed) !important;
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FORM GUIDE PAGE — Content Sections
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.content-sections {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

/* Quick Summary Card */
.quick-summary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.summary-item {
  text-align: center;
}
.summary-item-label {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.summary-item-value {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Info Sections */
.info-section {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}
.info-section h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.info-section p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.info-section ul, .info-section ol {
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.info-section ul { list-style: none; }
.info-section ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.info-section ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-light);
}
.info-section ol {
  list-style: decimal;
  counter-reset: step;
}
.info-section ol li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
}
.info-section a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--primary-200);
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.info-section a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-light);
  text-decoration-color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Nested lists */
.info-section ul ul {
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}
.info-section ul ul li::before {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gray-300);
}

/* Important note */
.important-note {
  background: var(--warning-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--warning);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--warning);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   INTERACTIVE CHECKLIST
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  user-select: none;
}
.checklist-item:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
}
.checklist-item.checked {
  background: var(--success-light);
}
.checklist-item.checked .checklist-text {
  text-decoration: line-through;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.checklist-checkbox {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.checklist-item.checked .checklist-checkbox {
  background: var(--success);
  border-color: var(--success);
  color: #fff;
}
.checklist-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.checklist-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.checklist-progress-bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.checklist-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--success);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.steps-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.step-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  position: relative;
}
/* Connector line */
.step-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 17px;
  top: 44px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-200);
}
.step-number {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-content {
  flex: 1;
  padding-top: var(--space-1);
}
.step-content h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.step-content p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OFFICIAL LINK CTA
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-official {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-50), #fff);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-200);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-official p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  max-width: 500px;
}

/* Call to action mid section */
.call-to-action-mid-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-50), #fff);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-200);
  margin: var(--space-6) auto;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
}
.call-to-action-mid-section p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.call-to-action-mid-section .small-text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text);
  border: var(--border);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

/* Direct portal button from existing pages */
.direct-portal-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.direct-portal-button:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4);
}

/* Submit Button */
.submit-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEEDBACK / COMMENTS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.comments-section {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.comments-section h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

.esarkari-comment-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.esarkari-comment-form input[type="text"],
.esarkari-comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.esarkari-comment-form input:focus,
.esarkari-comment-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.feedback-widget {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}
.feedback-widget span {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.feedback-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  border: var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
}
.feedback-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.feedback-btn.active-up, .btn[data-feedback="up"].active-up { background: var(--success-light) !important; border-color: var(--success) !important; color: var(--success) !important; font-weight: 700; }
.feedback-btn.active-down, .btn[data-feedback="down"].active-down { background: var(--warning-light) !important; border-color: var(--warning) !important; color: var(--warning) !important; font-weight: 700; }

/* Related Services */
.related-services ul {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.related-services ul li a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-link);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  border: var(--border-light);
}
.related-services ul li a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.related-services ul li a::before { display: none; }
.related-services ul li { padding-left: 0; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STICKY MOBILE ACTION BAR
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.sticky-action-bar {
  display: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-action-bar {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-top: var(--border);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    gap: var(--space-2);
    z-index: var(--z-sticky);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .sticky-action-btn {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    padding: var(--space-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  }
  .sticky-action-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-50);
    color: var(--primary);
  }
  .sticky-action-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .sticky-action-btn.bookmarked {
    color: var(--primary-light);
  }

  /* Add bottom padding to body when sticky bar is visible */
  body:has(.sticky-action-bar) {
    padding-bottom: 72px;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-section {
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--bg-dark));
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-8);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item { padding: var(--space-4); }
.stat-number {
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-inverted);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEWS SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.home-latest-news {
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-6);
}
.home-latest-news h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.home-news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-5);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.home-news-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.home-news-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.home-news-date {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.home-news-item h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.home-news-item p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.home-view-all-link {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.home-view-all-link:hover { color: var(--primary-light); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURED SERVICES (Homepage)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.featured-services {
  padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-6);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#smart-footer-section {
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--gray-300);
  padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6) 0;
}
.dark #smart-footer-section {
  background: #0A0510;
}

.footer-flex-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-8);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-column-box h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.footer-links-list li {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--gray-400);
}
.footer-links-list li a {
  color: var(--gray-400);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.footer-links-list li a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.copyright-final-bar {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--gray-500);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MODALS (State Selector etc.)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.state-modal {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 600px;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.modal-overlay.active .state-modal {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: var(--border);
}
.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
}
.close-modal {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.close-modal:hover {
  background: var(--gray-100);
  color: var(--text);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  max-height: 60vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.modal-state-btn {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
}
.modal-state-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LOADING SKELETONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--gray-100) 25%,
    var(--gray-50) 50%,
    var(--gray-100) 75%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
@keyframes skeletonPulse {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}
.skeleton-text { height: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.skeleton-title { height: 24px; width: 60%; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.skeleton-card { height: 120px; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.fade-in.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide-in-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.slide-in-left.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ACCESSIBILITY: THEME CONTROLS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.theme-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.theme-toggle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.theme-toggle:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.theme-toggle svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRANSLATE WIDGET
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.translate-widget {
  position: relative;
}
.translate-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.translate-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Hiding Google Translate default bar */
.goog-te-banner-frame { display: none !important; }
body { top: 0 !important; }
.skiptranslate { display: none !important; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURED SERVICES SECTION (Homepage)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.featured-services .section-header {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.featured-services .section-header h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRINT STYLES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media print {
  .navbar, .trust-banner, .sticky-action-bar, .feedback-widget,
  .comments-section, .related-services, .nav-actions,
  #smart-footer-section { display: none !important; }

  body {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    font-size: 12pt;
  }

  .info-section {
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    break-inside: avoid;
    page-break-inside: avoid;
  }

  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
  a[href]::after { content: ' (' attr(href) ')'; font-size: 0.8em; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PWA INSTALL PROMPT
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pwa-install-prompt {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-4);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
  z-index: var(--z-toast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 400px;
  width: calc(100% - 2rem);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-spring);
}
.pwa-install-prompt.visible {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.pwa-install-prompt p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pwa-install-prompt {
    bottom: 80px; /* Above sticky action bar */
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE DIRECTORY & CATEGORIES PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}
.filter-bar input,
.filter-bar select,
.filter-bar .ss-trigger {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.filter-bar input:focus,
.filter-bar select:focus,
.filter-bar .ss-trigger:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(157, 23, 77, 0.15);
}
.results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.result-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--duration-fast) ease, border-color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.result-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
}
.result-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}
.result-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.result-card a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.result-card a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMMUNITY HELP (Q&A) MODULE — Dark Pink Theme
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.community-qa-section {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration-base) ease;
}
.community-qa-section:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.qa-header-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.qa-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.qa-badge-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: var(--primary-100);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.qa-title-group h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-1);
}
.qa-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.qa-sort-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  padding: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.qa-sort-btn {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.qa-sort-btn.active {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Ask Card */
.qa-ask-card {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
}
.qa-ask-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.qa-name-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  max-width: 380px;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text);
}
.qa-name-input:focus, .qa-question-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(157, 23, 77, 0.12);
}
.qa-char-count {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}
.qa-question-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text);
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.qa-ask-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.qa-privacy-note {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}
.qa-submit-btn {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.qa-form-alert {
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.qa-alert-error {
  background: var(--danger-light);
  color: var(--danger);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--danger);
}
.qa-alert-success {
  background: var(--success-light);
  color: var(--success);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--success);
}

/* Questions List */
.qa-questions-header h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.qa-questions-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* Question Card */
.qa-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.qa-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.qa-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.qa-author-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.qa-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--primary-light);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.qa-author-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text);
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
}
.qa-you-badge {
  background: var(--primary-100);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
}
.qa-timestamp {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}
.qa-btn-delete, .qa-btn-delete-reply {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.qa-btn-delete:hover, .qa-btn-delete-reply:hover {
  background: #dc2626;
  border-color: #dc2626;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.25);
}
.qa-del-icon {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.qa-del-text {
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.qa-footer-secondary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.qa-btn-delete-mobile {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.qa-btn-delete-mobile:hover {
  background: #dc2626;
  color: #fff;
}

.qa-body {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.qa-text {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  margin: 0;
  white-space: pre-line;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.qa-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.qa-actions-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.qa-btn-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.qa-btn-action:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.qa-btn-action.active {
  background: var(--primary-100);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.qa-btn-report {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-1);
}
.qa-btn-report:hover {
  color: var(--warning);
}

/* Inline Reply Thread */
.qa-reply-thread {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--gray-200);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}
.qa-replies-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.qa-reply-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}
.qa-reply-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.qa-reply-avatar {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--gray-300);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: var(--space-1);
}
.qa-reply-author {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
}
.qa-reply-body p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  word-break: break-word;
}
.qa-reply-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.qa-btn-helpful-sm {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
.qa-btn-helpful-sm.active, .qa-btn-helpful-sm:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.qa-btn-report-sm {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
.qa-btn-report-sm:hover {
  color: var(--warning);
}
.qa-no-replies {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
}

/* Reply Input Form */
.qa-reply-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.qa-reply-name {
  width: 220px;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text);
}
.qa-reply-input-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.qa-reply-text {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text);
}
.qa-reply-text:focus, .qa-reply-name:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.qa-reply-submit {
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

/* Loading & Empty States */
.qa-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.qa-empty-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.qa-empty-state h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.qa-empty-state p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.qa-loading-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}
.qa-spinner {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 3px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-top-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: qaSpin 0.8s linear infinite;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2);
}
.qa-spinner-small {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-top-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: qaSpin 0.8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes qaSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .community-qa-section {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }
  .qa-name-input {
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .qa-card-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
  .qa-ask-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .qa-ask-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .qa-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 44px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .qa-question-input {
    min-height: 100px;
    font-size: 16px; /* prevent iOS zoom */
  }
  .qa-reply-name {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .qa-reply-input-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .qa-reply-submit {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 40px;
  }
  .qa-title-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
  .qa-sort-toggle {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .qa-card {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }
  .qa-card-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
  .qa-reply-thread {
    padding: var(--space-3);
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .qa-reply-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }
  .qa-btn-action {
    min-height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  }
  .qa-btn-delete, .qa-btn-delete-reply, .qa-btn-delete-mobile {
    min-height: 36px;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE RESPONSIVE RULES
   Applied globally across all page types and components
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Tablet (max-width: 1024px) ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .states-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .services-grid, .category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  }
  .related-services ul {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  }
  .results-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  }
  .footer-flex-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
}

/* ── Tablet portrait / large phone (max-width: 768px) ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Trust Banner */
  .trust-banner {
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-align: left;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
  .trust-banner svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }

  /* Breadcrumbs */
  .breadcrumbs {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }
  .breadcrumbs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .breadcrumbs .current {
    max-width: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  /* Trending Section */
  .trending-section {
    padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  }
  .trending-scroll {
    padding: 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-3);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .trending-card {
    flex: 0 0 240px;
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* Alpha Filter */
  .alpha-filter {
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }
  .alpha-filter::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .alpha-filter-btn {
    min-width: 36px;
    min-height: 36px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* States Section */
  .states-section {
    padding: var(--space-10) 0;
  }
  .states-section h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  }
  .states-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  }
  .state-card {
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }

  /* State Header */
  .state-header {
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-4);
  }
  .state-header h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .state-header p {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }

  /* Recent Updates */
  .recent-updates-box {
    margin: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }

  /* State Info Block */
  .state-info-block {
    padding: var(--space-4) !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4) !important;
  }

  /* Service / Category Cards */
  .services-grid, .category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }
  .service-card, .category-card {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }
  .category-card ul li a {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Content Sections (Form Guide) */
  .content-sections {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* Quick Summary */
  .quick-summary {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    padding: var(--space-4);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }

  /* Info Sections */
  .info-section {
    padding: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  }
  .info-section h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }

  /* Checklist */
  .checklist-item {
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: var(--space-3);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .checklist-checkbox {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    min-width: 24px;
  }
  .checklist-text {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }

  /* Steps */
  .step-item {
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .step-number {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
  }
  .step-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    left: 15px;
    top: 40px;
  }
  .step-content h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }

  /* CTA / Official Link */
  .cta-official {
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
    margin: var(--space-5) 0;
  }
  .cta-official p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }
  .call-to-action-mid-section {
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
    margin: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* Buttons - full width on mobile */
  .btn-lg, .btn-primary.btn-lg, .direct-portal-button {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  }

  /* Related Services */
  .related-services ul {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Feedback Widget */
  .feedback-widget {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  }
  .feedback-btn {
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  /* Filter Bar */
  .filter-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }
  .filter-bar input,
  .filter-bar select,
  .filter-bar .ss-trigger {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 16px; /* prevent iOS zoom */
  }
  .results-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Stats Section */
  .stats-section {
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-4);
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-flex-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-5);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  }
  #smart-footer-section {
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-4) 0;
  }
  .footer-links-list li {
    min-height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .footer-links-list li a {
    min-height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* PWA Install Prompt */
  .pwa-install-prompt {
    bottom: 80px;
    width: calc(100% - 1.5rem);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100%);
  }

  /* Modals — Bottom Sheet on Mobile */
  .modal-overlay {
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
  .state-modal {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) var(--radius-2xl) 0 0;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
  }
  .modal-overlay.active .state-modal {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .modal-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: var(--space-3);
    max-height: calc(80vh - 140px);
  }
  .modal-state-btn {
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  /* Recent bookmarks row */
  .recent-bookmarks-section h3 {
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
  }
  .recent-bookmarks-row {
    padding: 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-2);
  }
  .recent-item {
    flex: 0 0 200px;
  }
  .empty-state-row {
    margin: 0 var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  /* Comment Form */
  .esarkari-comment-form input[type="text"],
  .esarkari-comment-form textarea {
    font-size: 16px; /* prevent iOS zoom */
    min-height: 44px;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile phones (max-width: 640px) ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .states-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  }
  .state-card.central-card {
    grid-column: 1;
  }

  /* Quick Summary goes single column */
  .quick-summary {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  /* Trending */
  .trending-card {
    flex: 0 0 220px;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-flex-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
  }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  /* Sticky Action Bar - tighter */
  .sticky-action-bar {
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
    gap: var(--space-1);
  }
  .sticky-action-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    font-size: 9px;
    gap: 1px;
  }
  .sticky-action-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  /* Form cards */
  .form-card {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  }
}

/* ── Small phones (max-width: 480px) ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Trust banner */
  .trust-banner {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* State header */
  .state-header {
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-3);
  }
  .state-header h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }
  .state-header p {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }

  /* Content sections */
  .content-sections {
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }
  .info-section {
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }
  .info-section h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* Checklist */
  .checklist-item {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
  }

  /* Step-by-step */
  .step-number {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .step-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    left: 13px;
    top: 36px;
  }

  /* Quick Summary */
  .quick-summary {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }

  /* Buttons */
  .btn {
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
  }

  /* CTA */
  .cta-official {
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3);
  }

  /* Trending */
  .trending-card {
    flex: 0 0 200px;
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }

  /* Recent bookmarks */
  .recent-item {
    flex: 0 0 180px;
  }

  /* Breadcrumbs */
  .breadcrumbs .current {
    max-width: 140px;
  }

  /* Community Q&A */
  .community-qa-section {
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }
  .qa-card {
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }
  .qa-ask-card {
    padding: var(--space-3);
  }
  .qa-reply-thread {
    padding: var(--space-2);
  }
  .qa-reply-item {
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  }
}

/* ── Tiny phones (max-width: 360px) ── */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-content .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .logo h1 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .states-section h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }
  .state-header h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
  }
  .content-sections {
    padding: var(--space-2);
  }
  .info-section {
    padding: var(--space-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .quick-summary {
    padding: var(--space-2);
  }
}

/* ── Ensure minimum font sizes on all mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  p, li, td, th, span, label, .info-section p, .step-content p, .category-card ul li a {
    font-size: max(0.875rem, 14px);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
}

/* ── Landscape orientation fix ── */
@media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 280px;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  }
  .navbar {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 48px;
  }
  .sticky-action-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SelectSheet Component
   Mobile: bottom-sheet | Desktop: dropdown popover
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Trigger ── */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SelectSheet Component — Modern Bottom Sheet & Popover
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Trigger Button ── */
.ss-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  min-height: 48px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #cbd5e1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ss-trigger:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary, #9d174d);
}
.ss-trigger:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary, #9d174d);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(157, 23, 77, 0.15);
}
.ss-trigger-text {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--text-tertiary, #94a3b8);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ss-trigger.ss-has-value .ss-trigger-text {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ss-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--text-tertiary, #64748b);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.ss-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .ss-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ── Filter Bar Integration ── */
.filter-bar .ss-trigger {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
}

/* ── Backdrop ── */
.ss-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 99998;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.ss-backdrop.ss-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ── Panel Shared Base ── */
.ss-panel {
  background: var(--bg-card, #ffffff);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* ── Mobile Bottom Sheet (Always docked to bottom, slides up) ── */
.ss-panel.ss-mobile {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  top: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  max-height: 82vh;
  z-index: 99999;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), 0 -2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
  will-change: transform;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
}
.ss-panel.ss-mobile.ss-active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ── Desktop Popover ── */
.ss-panel.ss-desktop {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 99999;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 14px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16), 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #e2e8f0);
  max-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98);
  transition: opacity 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.ss-panel.ss-desktop.ss-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.ss-panel.ss-desktop .ss-drag-handle {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ── Drag Handle (Mobile) ── */
.ss-drag-handle {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 0 6px;
  cursor: grab;
  touch-action: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.ss-drag-handle span {
  width: 44px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--text-tertiary, #cbd5e1);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ss-drag-handle:active span {
  background: var(--text-muted, #94a3b8);
}

/* ── Header ── */
.ss-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 20px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color, #f1f5f9);
}
.ss-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ss-close-btn {
  background: var(--bg-surface, #f1f5f9);
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #64748b);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}
.ss-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gray-200, #e2e8f0);
  color: var(--text);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ── Search ── */
.ss-search-wrap {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color, #f1f5f9);
  position: relative;
}
.ss-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px 12px 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color, #cbd5e1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 16px; /* prevent iOS zoom */
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg-surface, #f8fafc);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ss-search-input:focus {
  background: var(--bg-card, #ffffff);
  border-color: var(--primary, #9d174d);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(157, 23, 77, 0.12);
}
.ss-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 32px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--text-tertiary, #94a3b8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── Options List ── */
.ss-options-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 6px 0;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ── Group Header ── */
.ss-group-header {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary, #94a3b8);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: var(--bg-surface, #f8fafc);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Option Item ── */
.ss-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  min-height: 52px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color, #f8fafc);
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  gap: 12px;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.ss-option:hover,
.ss-option:focus {
  background: var(--theme-light, rgba(208, 45, 129, 0.06));
  outline: none;
}
.ss-option:active {
  background: var(--theme-light, rgba(208, 45, 129, 0.12));
}
.ss-option.ss-selected {
  background: rgba(157, 23, 77, 0.08);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary, #9d174d);
}
.ss-option-label {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Checkmark ── */
.ss-check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary, #9d174d);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.15s, transform 0.15s;
  transform: scale(0.8);
}
.ss-option.ss-selected .ss-check {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* ── Empty State ── */
.ss-empty {
  padding: 32px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-tertiary, #94a3b8);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* ── Desktop adjustments ── */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ss-backdrop {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ── Mobile refinements ── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .filter-bar .ss-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LEGAL / POLICY / TERMS OF SERVICE PAGES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.policy-content,
.terms-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-10);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.policy-section,
.terms-section {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.policy-section:hover,
.terms-section:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.policy-section h2,
.terms-section h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.policy-section h3,
.terms-section h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.policy-section p,
.terms-section p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.policy-section ul,
.terms-section ul,
.policy-section ol,
.terms-section ol {
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.policy-section ul,
.terms-section ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.policy-section ul li,
.terms-section ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.policy-section ul li::before,
.terms-section ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10px;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
}

.policy-section ol,
.terms-section ol {
  list-style: decimal;
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
}

.policy-section ol li,
.terms-section ol li {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
}

.policy-section a,
.terms-section a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.policy-section a:hover,
.terms-section a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Callout & Status Boxes */
.last-updated {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.last-updated p {
  margin: 0;
}

.last-updated strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.highlight-box,
.important-notice {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--warning);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
}

.highlight-box h3,
.important-notice h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--warning);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.highlight-box p,
.important-notice p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.prohibited-box {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--error, #ef4444);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
}

.prohibited-box h4 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  color: var(--error, #ef4444);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.prohibited-box p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
}

.acceptance-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-200, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3));
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

.acceptance-box h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

.acceptance-box p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.contact-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-tertiary) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-box h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

.contact-box p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.contact-box a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .policy-section,
  .terms-section {
    padding: var(--space-5);
  }
  .policy-section h2,
  .terms-section h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BALANCED DARK MODE COMPONENT REFINEMENTS
   Ensures cohesive contrast, soft borders, and premium readability
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.dark body {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Navbar in Dark Mode */
.dark .navbar {
  background: rgba(10, 5, 16, 0.92);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.dark .navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(15, 10, 18, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.dark .breadcrumbs .separator {
  color: var(--gray-300);
}
.dark .breadcrumbs .current {
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Cards (Service, Category, Form, News, Q&A) */
.dark .service-card,
.dark .category-card,
.dark .form-card,
.dark .home-news-item,
.dark .info-section,
.dark .quick-summary,
.dark .result-card,
.dark .state-modal {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.dark .service-card:hover,
.dark .category-card:hover,
.dark .form-card:hover,
.dark .home-news-item:hover,
.dark .result-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.15);
}

/* State cards & Central Govt Card */
.dark .state-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}
.dark .state-card.central-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.15), var(--bg-card));
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
}
.dark .state-initial {
  background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.18);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}
.dark .state-card:hover .state-initial {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Inputs, Textareas, Selects */
.dark input[type="text"],
.dark input[type="search"],
.dark textarea,
.dark select,
.dark .filter-bar input,
.dark .filter-bar select,
.dark .qa-name-input,
.dark .qa-question-input,
.dark .qa-reply-name,
.dark .qa-reply-text,
.dark .esarkari-comment-form input,
.dark .esarkari-comment-form textarea {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--text);
}
.dark input::placeholder,
.dark textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}
.dark input:focus,
.dark textarea:focus,
.dark select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.2);
}

/* Buttons */
.dark .btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}
.dark .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  color: #fff;
}
.dark .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.15);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Callouts & CTA boxes */
.dark .cta-official,
.dark .call-to-action-mid-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.12), var(--bg-card));
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
}
.dark .last-updated {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  border-left-color: var(--primary);
}
.dark .highlight-box,
.dark .important-notice {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
  border-left-color: var(--warning);
}
.dark .prohibited-box {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.35);
  border-left-color: var(--error);
}
.dark .acceptance-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  border-left-color: var(--primary);
}
.dark .contact-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-tertiary) 100%);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

/* Checklist & Steps */
.dark .checklist-item {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
}
.dark .checklist-item:hover {
  background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.12);
}
.dark .checklist-item.checked {
  background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.15);
}
.dark .checklist-checkbox {
  border-color: var(--gray-300);
}
.dark .checklist-progress-bar {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

/* Feedback & Comments Widget */
.dark .feedback-widget {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
}
.dark .feedback-btn {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Community Q&A */
.dark .community-qa-section {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}
.dark .qa-header-wrapper {
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-color);
}
.dark .qa-badge-icon {
  background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.2);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}
.dark .qa-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}
.dark .qa-ask-card {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
}
.dark .qa-sort-toggle {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}
.dark .qa-sort-btn.active {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}
.dark .qa-you-badge {
  background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.25);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}
.dark .qa-btn-delete,
.dark .qa-btn-delete-reply {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3);
  color: #f87171;
}

/* Sticky Mobile Action Bar */
.dark .sticky-action-bar {
  background: rgba(24, 16, 32, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top-color: var(--border-color);
}
.dark .sticky-action-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.15);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Badges */
.dark .badge-offline {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.dark .badge-guide {
  background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.2);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}
.dark .badge-online {
  background: rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.2);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BOOKMARK TOGGLE BUTTON & TOAST STYLES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.bookmark-btn-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
  user-select: none;
}
.bookmark-btn-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.bookmark-btn-toggle svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: transparent;
  transition: fill var(--duration-fast) ease, stroke var(--duration-fast) ease;
}
.bookmark-btn-toggle.bookmarked {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.bookmark-btn-toggle.bookmarked svg {
  fill: var(--primary);
  stroke: var(--primary);
}

/* Floating Bookmark Toast */
.esarkari-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 84px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text);
  border: var(--border);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.esarkari-toast.show {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.esarkari-toast a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-left: 4px;
}