:root {
    --primary-color: #3A86FF !important;
    --secondary-color: #FF5C8D !important;
    --soft-color: #8096CD !important;
    --accent-color: #1C2333 !important;
    --accent-color2: #1E2235 !important;
    --background-color: #1A202C !important;
    --card-bg: #2E3145 !important;
    --text-color: #F7FAFC !important;
    --muted-text-color: #CBD5E0 !important;
    --success-color: #48BB78 !important;
    --warning-color: #F6AD55 !important;
    --overlay-darkness: 0.7 !important;
    --navbar-bg: rgba(26, 32, 44, 0.95) !important;
    --brand-logo-url: url("/static/favicon.ico") !important;
    --navbar-toggler-bg: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 32 32' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 8h24M4 16h24M4 24h24'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
    --stat-card-bg: #2D3748;
    --article-fade-gradient: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(45, 55, 72, 0) 0%, rgba(45, 55, 72, 1) 100%);
    --border-radius: 10px;
    --box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    --option-color: #481ee1c5;
    --option-hover-color: #3c18bd6d;
}


.light-theme {
    --primary-color: #4A6FFF !important;
    --secondary-color: #FF3CA8 !important;
    --soft-color: #8A92E3 !important;
    --accent-color: #F5F7FF !important;
    --accent-color2: #676e89 !important;
    --background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    --card-bg: #F0F4FF !important;
    --text-color: #1A1D2F !important;
    --muted-text-color: #6B7280 !important;
    --success-color: #38D9A9 !important;
    --warning-color: #FFD166 !important;
    --overlay-darkness: 0.5 !important;
    --navbar-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    --brand-logo-url: url("/static/favicon_light.ico") !important;
    --navbar-toggler-bg: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 32 32' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath stroke='rgba(26, 29, 47, 0.9)' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 8h24M4 16h24M4 24h24'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
    --snake-box-shadow: rgba(74, 111, 255, 0.6) !important;
    --stat-card-bg: #F0F4FF;
    --article-fade-gradient: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(240, 244, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(240, 244, 255, 1) 100%);
    --option-color: #d6cbffe8;
    --option-hover-color: #b19bff;
}

/* Exam State Selector Styles */
#stateSelector {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

#stateSelector[style*="display: none"] {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.exam-state-selector {
    border: none;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.exam-state-selector:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.state-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.state-dropdown-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.state-dropdown {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1rem 3rem 1rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    width: 100%;
}

.state-dropdown:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.2);
}

.state-dropdown:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.dropdown-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    pointer-events: none;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

#startExamBtn {
    background: var(--soft-color);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#startExamBtn:disabled {
    background: var(--muted-text-color);
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}

#startExamBtn.btn-ready {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.4);
}

#startExamBtn.btn-ready:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.5);
}

html, body {
    height: 100%;
}


main {
flex: 1 0 auto; /* This makes the main content area expand to push footer down */
}

.footer-section {
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents the footer from shrinking */
}

body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--background-color);
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 
                 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.mt-6 {
    margin-top: 6rem !important;
}

.mb-6 {
    margin-bottom: 6rem !important;
}

/* Navbar Styling */
.navbar {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background-color: var(--navbar-bg) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.navbar.hidden {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.navbar .navbar-brand {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin: 0 0.25rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar .nav-link:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.navbar .nav-link:hover:after {
    width: 50%;
}

.navbar .nav-link.active:after {
    width: 50%;
}

.cw-navbar-brand-logo {
    background-image: var(--brand-logo-url);
    background-size: cover;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
}

.navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius) !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
    outline: none;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: var(--navbar-toggler-bg) !important;
    width: 1.5em;
    height: 1.5em;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    background: url('/static/images/berlin.jpg') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    min-height: 90vh;
    position: relative;
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-section .overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 18, 34, var(--overlay-darkness)) 0%, 
                rgba(69, 84, 147, 0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section .content {
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.hero-section h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-section .lead {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

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

.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    cursor: pointer;
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

.scroll-arrow {
    width: 30px !important;
    height: 30px !important;
    border-right: 3px solid white !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid white !important;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

/* Feature Cards */
.features-section {
    position: relative;
}

.feature-card {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    transform: translateY(30px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.feature-card.revealed {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background-color: var(--warning-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: white;
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.feature-card p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* About Section */
.about-section {
    position: relative;
}

.about-card {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.about-card.revealed {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.about-card p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* How it Works Section */
.steps-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.steps-container:before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--soft-color);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.step-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.step-item.revealed {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

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

.step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--background-color);
}

.step-content {
    margin-left: 2rem;
    text-align: left;
    flex: 1;
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.step-content h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.step-content p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--muted-text-color);
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: var(--accent-color); /* same as other sections */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Container for exactly three cards, wrapping responsively */
.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    /* 3 columns on large screens, 2 on medium, 1 on small */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left; /* left-align text inside cards */
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   2. Card Styling
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Individual card look & feel */
.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--card-bg); /* existing card background */
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12); /* subtle shadow */
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 260px;
}

/* Hover: lift + slightly stronger shadow */
.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Decorative quote mark in the top-left */
.testimonial-quote {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--warning-color);
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* The testimonial text itself */
.testimonial-card p {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.author-name {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .author-name {
    color: var(--warning-color);
}

.testimonials-section .section-title {
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Call to Action Section */
.cta-section {
    background: var(--background-color); /*linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--accent2-color) 100%);*/
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section:before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('/static/images/dots.png');
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.cta-content.revealed {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-section p {
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-buttons {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Footer Section */
.footer-section {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: white;
}

/* Button Styles */
.btn {
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #6352FF 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(74, 111, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(74, 111, 255, 0.5) !important;
    filter: brightness(110%) !important;
}

.btn-outline-white {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline-theme {
    color: var(--text-color) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color) !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
}

.btn-outline-theme:hover {
    color: white !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline-secondary, 
.btn-outline-success, 
.btn-outline-warning {
    border-width: 2px !important;
}

.btn-outline-secondary:hover, 
.btn-outline-success:hover, 
.btn-outline-warning:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Reveal Animation */
.revealed {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* Other existing components styled to match new design */
.tab-content {
    max-height: 300px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 1rem;
}

.cw-text-bg-stat {
    background-color: var(--stat-card-bg) !important;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cw-text-bg-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
}

.cw-round-0 {
    border-radius: 0;
}

.cw-border-secondary,
.cw-border-accent,
.cw-border-primary,
.cw-border-warning,
.cw-border-success,
.cw-border-danger {
    border-width: 2px;
}

.article-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
}

.cw-article-summary {
    position: relative;
    height: 10rem !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-right: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.cw-article-summary:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3rem;
    background: var(--article-fade-gradient) !important;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cw-article-link {
    color: var(--soft-color) !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cw-article-link:hover {
    color: var(--success-color) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.page-container {
    padding: 2rem !important;
}

.list-group-item {
    color: var(--text-color);
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.list-group-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--text-color);
    background: 0 0;
    border: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-tabs {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.nav-tabs .nav-item.show .nav-link, 
.nav-tabs .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.form-check-input:checked {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.form-label {
    color: var(--muted-text-color) !important;
}

.dropdown-item {
    color: var(--accent-color2);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--soft-color);
    color: white;
}

.image-container {
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 250px !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow) !important;
}

.image-container img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
}

.image-container:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1) !important;
}

.overlay-text {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), transparent) !important;
    color: white !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 2rem 1rem 1rem !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.image-container:hover .overlay-text {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}

.image-container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

.image-container a {
    cursor: pointer !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit !important;
}

.question-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.question-box .question-number {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.question-box .question-number:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

#questionContainer {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
}

#navigationButtons {
    margin-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
}


.update-announcement-bar {
    background-color: var(--accent-color2); /* Darker, distinct background for dark theme */
    color: var(--muted-text-color);      /* Slightly softer text than primary text */
    padding: 0.75rem 0; /* Vertical padding */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Very subtle separator for dark theme */
    text-align: center;
    animation: fadeInDownSmooth 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) 0.2s backwards;
    /* cubic-bezier for a more refined easing, slight delay, 'backwards' fills animation before it starts */
    position: relative; /* For potential future pseudo-elements */
    z-index: 5; /* Below navbar (assuming navbar is higher) but above page content */
}

.light-theme .update-announcement-bar {
    background-color: var(--accent-color); /* Light, distinct background for light theme */
    color: var(--muted-text-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); /* Very subtle separator for light theme */
}

.update-announcement-bar p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allow wrapping on smaller screens */
    gap: 0.25rem 0.5rem; /* Small gap for wrapped items */
}

.update-announcement-bar .update-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem; /* Prominent but not oversized icon */
    color: var(--success-color);
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent icon from shrinking if text is long */
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem; /* Align better with text baseline */
}

.update-announcement-bar .update-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* Allow text and link to wrap together */
    gap: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
}


.update-announcement-bar .update-text-main strong {
    color: var(--text-color); /* Make regular strong text slightly more prominent */
    font-weight: 600;
}

.update-announcement-bar .year-highlight {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.update-announcement-bar .learn-more-update-link {
    color: var(--soft-color); /* Softer, secondary link color */
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-bottom: 2px; /* Space for the underline effect */
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; /* Prepare for hover underline */
    transition: color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap; /* Prevent link from breaking mid-word if possible */
}

.update-announcement-bar .learn-more-update-link:hover,
.update-announcement-bar .learn-more-update-link:focus {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-bottom-color: var(--primary-color); /* Creative underline on hover */
    outline: none; /* Remove default focus outline if custom is handled */
}

.text-muted {
    color: var(--muted-text-color) !important;
}

.text-secondary {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.text-primary {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Subtle fade-in animation (if not already defined globally) */
@keyframes fadeInDownSmooth {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ARTICLE SECTION STYLES
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Article container using Bootstrap grid */
.article-container {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Article header section */
.article-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
}

.article-title-section {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-title {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.article-excerpt {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-excerpt .lead {
    color: var(--muted-text-color);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Article meta information */
.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--muted-text-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.meta-item i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Article hero image */
.article-hero-image {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.article-hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.article-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), transparent);
    color: white;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-style: italic;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Article content styles */
.article-content {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.article-content h2 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    position: relative;
}

.article-content h2:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.article-content h3 {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.article-content ol,
.article-content ul {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.article-content li p {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.article-content li ul,
.article-content li ol {
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.article-content b,
.article-content strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-content i,
.article-content em {
    color: var(--soft-color);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Article footer section */
.article-footer {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Article tags */
.article-tags {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.tags-title {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tags-title i {
    color: var(--warning-color);
}

.tags-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.article-tag {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.article-tag:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Related articles */
.related-articles {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.related-title {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.related-title i {
    color: var(--success-color);
}

.related-cards {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.related-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.related-link {
    color: var(--text-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.related-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.related-link i {
    color: var(--soft-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.related-link:hover i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Article actions */
.article-actions {
    text-align: center;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   QUIZ SECTION STYLES
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Quiz container now uses Bootstrap grid, no custom container needed */

.quiz-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
}

.quiz-title {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.state-selector {
    display: inline-block;
}

.state-badge {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.3rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(74, 111, 255, 0.3);
}

.question-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.question-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.question-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.question-number-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #6352FF 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(74, 111, 255, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.marked-star {
    color: var(--warning-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.marked-star.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.marked-star.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.7);
}

.question-text {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.question-image {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.question-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    /* Optimize image size for desktop to prevent excessive scrolling */
    max-height: 300px;
    object-fit: contain;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.question-image img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Image Modal Styles */
.image-modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 9999;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: auto;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.image-modal-content {
    margin: auto;
    display: block;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 800px;
    max-height: 90%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    animation: modalZoom 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes modalZoom {
    from { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.image-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 35px;
    color: white;
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: bold;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10000;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.image-modal-close:hover,
.image-modal-close:focus {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.image-modal-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.options-container {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.option-item {
    background: var(--option-color);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.option-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--option-color);
    background: var(--option-hover-color);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.option-item.selected-correct {
    background: rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--success-color);
    color: var(--success-color);
}

.option-item.selected-incorrect {
    background: rgba(245, 101, 101, 0.1);
    border-color: #f56565;
    color: #f56565;
}

.option-item.correct-answer {
    background: rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--success-color);
    color: var(--success-color);
}

.option-radio {
    margin-right: 1rem;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.option-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Primary actions - most important buttons (submit, next) */
.quiz-primary-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

/* Secondary actions - less critical buttons (mark/unmark) */
.quiz-secondary-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.quiz-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: normal;
}

.quiz-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.quiz-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #6352FF 100%);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(74, 111, 255, 0.4);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(74, 111, 255, 0.5);
    color: white;
}

/* Make primary button more prominent when enabled */
.quiz-btn-primary:not(:disabled) {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(74, 111, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Visual feedback for disabled state */
.quiz-btn-primary:disabled {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(74, 111, 255, 0.2);
}

.quiz-btn-warning {
    background: var(--warning-color);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(246, 173, 85, 0.4);
}

.quiz-btn-warning:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(246, 173, 85, 0.5);
    color: white;
    filter: brightness(110%);
}

.quiz-btn-success {
    background: var(--success-color);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.4);
}

.quiz-btn-success:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.5);
    color: white;
    filter: brightness(110%);
}

.quiz-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.result-feedback {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.result-feedback.correct {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--success-color);
}

.result-feedback.incorrect {
    border-left: 4px solid #f56565;
}

.result-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.result-text.correct {
    color: var(--success-color);
}

.result-text.incorrect {
    color: #f56565;
}

.quiz-info-sections {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.info-section {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--soft-color);
}

.info-section h3 {
    color: var(--soft-color);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.info-section p, .info-section li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.info-section ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.info-section li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.info-section li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.info-section li strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.quiz-completion {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--success-color) 0%, #38D9A9 100%);
    color: white;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.quiz-completion h2 {
    color: white !important;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.quiz-completion .celebration {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

.quiz-controls {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.quiz-mode-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.quiz-mode-toggle .form-check-input {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    margin: 0;
}

.quiz-mode-text {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.quiz-mode-status {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}


/* Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-section h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-section .lead {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .feature-card, 
    .about-card, 
    .step-content {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .steps-container:before {
        left: 30px;
    }
    
    .step-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .step-number {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .step-content {
        margin-left: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: 70vh;
    }
    
    .hero-section h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-section .lead {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        padding: 0.4rem 1rem !important;
        line-height: normal !important;
    }


    .btn-lg {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .social-icons {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    
    /* Quiz responsive styles for mobile - Performance optimized */
    .quiz-header {
        padding: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    /* Reduce animations on mobile for better performance */
    .option-item {
        transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .option-item:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .quiz-btn {
        transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
    }
    
    .quiz-btn:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .quiz-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .question-card {
        padding: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .question-header {
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .question-text {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    /* Adjust image size for tablet */
    .question-image img {
        max-height: 250px;
    }
    
    .option-item {
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }
    
    /* Mobile button layout optimization */
    .quiz-primary-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .quiz-secondary-actions {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 0.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        align-items: center;
        opacity: 0.8;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .quiz-secondary-actions .quiz-btn {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .quiz-controls {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .quiz-info-sections {
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .info-section {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .result-feedback {
        padding: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .hero-section h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .hero-section .lead {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-scroll-indicator {
        bottom: 0rem !important;
    }
    .scroll-arrow {
        width: 25px;
        height: 25px;
        border-right-width: 2px;
        border-bottom-width: 2px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .testimonial-quote {
        font-size: 3rem;
        top: 12px;
        left: 12px;
    }

    /* Quiz responsive styles for small mobile - Touch optimized */
    .quiz-header {
        padding: 0.3rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .quiz-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .quiz-btn {
        min-height: 44px; /* Improve touch targets */
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    }
    
    /* Primary buttons full width on small screens */
    .quiz-primary-actions .quiz-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        min-height: 48px; /* Extra height for primary actions */
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 700;
    }
    
    /* Secondary buttons smaller and inline */
    .quiz-secondary-actions .quiz-btn {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 110px;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .question-card {
        padding: 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .question-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    /* Remove image height restriction on mobile - let it be responsive */
    .question-image img {
        max-height: none;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .option-item {
        min-height: 40px; /* Better touch targets */
        padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .options-container {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    /* Disable hover effects on touch devices */
    @media (hover: none) {
        .option-item:hover {
            background: var(--option-color);
            border-color: transparent;
            transform: none;
        }
        
        .quiz-btn:hover {
            transform: none;
        }
    }
    
    .quiz-mode-toggle {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .question-number-badge {
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .result-feedback {
        padding: 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .info-section {
        padding: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .quiz-controls {
        padding: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* Article responsive styles for small screens */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .article-header {
        padding: 2rem 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .article-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .article-excerpt .lead {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .article-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .meta-item {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .article-hero-image img {
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .article-content {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .article-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .article-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .article-footer {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .tags-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .article-tag {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .related-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .related-card {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .related-link {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Article responsive styles for tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-header {
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
    }
    
    .article-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .article-excerpt .lead {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .article-meta {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .article-hero-image img {
        height: 300px;
    }
    
    .article-content {
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    
    .article-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .article-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .article-footer {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
}

/* SEO Breadcrumb Navigation */
.breadcrumb-nav {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

.breadcrumb {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.breadcrumb-item {
    color: var(--muted-text-color);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    content: \/\;;
    color: var(--soft-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--soft-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ PAGE STYLES
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* FAQ Header Section */
.faq-header-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-header-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-icon-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-main-icon {
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.3);
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.faq-main-title {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Container */
.faq-accordion-container {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Individual FAQ Item */
.faq-accordion-item {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* FAQ Question Header */
.faq-question-header {
    padding: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.faq-question-header:hover {
    background: rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.05);
}

.faq-question-header[aria-expanded="true"] {
    background: rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.faq-question-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.faq-question-number {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--soft-color) 100%);
    color: white;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.3);
}

.faq-question-text {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question-header:hover .faq-question-text {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-toggle-icon i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question-header[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-toggle-icon {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-question-header[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-toggle-icon i {
    color: white;
}

/* FAQ Answer Content */
.faq-answer-collapse {
    border-top: none;
}

.faq-answer-content {
    padding: 0 2rem 2rem 2rem;
    background: transparent;
}

.faq-answer-text {
    color: var(--muted-text-color);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding-left: 4.5rem; /* Align with question text */
}


.faq-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--card-bg) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-cta-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(72, 187, 120, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-cta-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-cta-icon i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--warning-color);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(246, 173, 85, 0.3);
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.faq-cta-title {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-cta-text {
    color: var(--muted-text-color);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-cta-buttons {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* FAQ Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-header-section {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .faq-main-icon {
        font-size: 4rem;
    }
    
    .faq-main-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .faq-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .faq-question-header {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .faq-question-content {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .faq-question-number {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .faq-question-text {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .faq-answer-content {
        padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .faq-answer-text {
        padding-left: 3rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .faq-cta-card {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .faq-cta-icon i {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .faq-cta-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .faq-cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .faq-cta-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .faq-header-section {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .faq-main-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .faq-question-header {
        padding: 1rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .faq-question-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .faq-question-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .faq-answer-content {
        padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .faq-answer-text {
        padding-left: 0;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .faq-cta-card {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }
}