/*
Theme Name: SF Academy
Theme URI: http://corpolearn.wp/sforce/
Author: SF Academy Design Team
Author URI: http://corpolearn.wp/sforce/
Description: Modern, high-converting, state-of-the-art Full Site Editing (FSE) WordPress theme for Salesforce Professionals, Developers, Admins, Architects, MuleSoft Engineers, and Consultants.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.4
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: sf-academy
Tags: full-site-editing, block-patterns, block-styles, grid-layout, custom-colors, education, news, blog
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN SYSTEM VARIABLES & ROOT TOKENS
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --sf-blue: #0176D3;
  --sf-navy: #032D60;
  --sf-dark-navy-deep: #021C3E;
  --sf-teal: #00A1E0;
  --sf-gold: #FFB75E;
  --sf-bg: #F3F5F9;
  --sf-card-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --sf-heading: #031B33;
  --sf-body: #4A607A;
  --sf-border: #E2E8F0;
  --sf-border-hover: #00A1E0;

  /* Typography */
  --sf-font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Salesforce Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --sf-font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --sf-font-code: 'Fira Code', monospace;

  /* Shadows & Glassmorphism */
  --sf-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(3, 45, 96, 0.04);
  --sf-shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(3, 45, 96, 0.08);
  --sf-shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(3, 45, 96, 0.12);
  --sf-shadow-glow: 0 0 24px rgba(1, 118, 211, 0.25);
  --sf-glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --sf-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

  /* Transitions & Container Rules */
  --sf-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --sf-container-max: 1240px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. GLOBAL BASE STYLES & RESET
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background-color: var(--sf-bg);
  color: var(--sf-body);
  font-family: var(--sf-font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.wp-block-heading {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  color: var(--sf-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

a {
  color: var(--sf-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

a:hover, a:focus {
  color: var(--sf-teal);
}

code, pre, kbd, samp {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-code);
  font-size: 0.9em;
}

pre {
  background: #031B33;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Max-Width Layout Enforcer for Ultrawide & 4K Displays */
.sf-container,
.sf-section,
.sf-navbar,
.sf-hero-content,
.sf-stats-counter,
.sf-ad-zone-container,
.sf-roadmap-section,
.sf-newsletter-wrapper,
.sf-footer-content,
.sf-breadcrumbs-container,
.sf-single-content,
.wp-site-blocks > main,
.wp-block-query {
  max-width: var(--sf-container-max) !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
  padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. BUTTON SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-btn,
.wp-block-button__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 14px 28px !important;
  height: 52px;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Primary Solid Blue Button */
.sf-btn-primary,
.wp-block-button.is-style-sf-primary .wp-block-button__link,
.wp-block-button__link.has-background {
  background-color: var(--sf-blue) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--sf-blue) !important;
}

.sf-btn-primary:hover,
.wp-block-button.is-style-sf-primary .wp-block-button__link:hover {
  background-color: #0060B2 !important;
  border-color: #0060B2 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-glow);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Secondary Glass Outline Button */
.sf-btn-glass,
.wp-block-button.is-style-sf-glass .wp-block-button__link,
.wp-block-button.is-style-outline .wp-block-button__link {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

.sf-btn-glass:hover,
.wp-block-button.is-style-sf-glass .wp-block-button__link:hover,
.wp-block-button.is-style-outline .wp-block-button__link:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Dark Outline Button variant for light backgrounds */
.sf-btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--sf-heading) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--sf-border) !important;
}

.sf-btn-outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--sf-blue) !important;
  color: var(--sf-blue) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(1, 118, 211, 0.05) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2b. CORPOLEARN NETWORK IDENTITY (Utility Bar, Brand Tag & Footer Network)
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-corpolearn-bar {
  background: #171412;
  color: #a8a29e;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
  width: 100%;
}

.sf-corpolearn-bar-inner {
  max-width: var(--sf-container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sf-corpolearn-bar-network {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #d6d3d1;
}

.sf-corpolearn-bar-link {
  color: #f5f5f4;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-corpolearn-bar-link:hover {
  color: #f97316;
}

.sf-corpolearn-bar-tagline {
  color: #78716c;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.sf-corpolearn-bar-cta {
  color: #f97316;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-corpolearn-bar-cta:hover {
  color: #ffedd5;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Brand Lockup with CorpoLearn Tag below logo */
.sf-brand-lockup {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.sf-corpolearn-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748B;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding-left: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sf-corpolearn-tag-link {
  color: #c2410c;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-corpolearn-tag-link:hover {
  color: #9a3412;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.sf-nav-corpolearn-link {
  color: #c2410c !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.sf-nav-corpolearn-link:hover {
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.16) !important;
  color: #9a3412 !important;
  border-color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

/* Footer CorpoLearn Network Card */
.sf-footer-network {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sf-footer-network::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f97316 0%, var(--sf-blue) 100%);
}

.sf-footer-cl-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-footer-cl-logo:hover {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.sf-footer-cl-wordmark {
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sf-footer-network-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.sf-footer-network-schools h4 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sf-footer-school-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.sf-footer-school-pills a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-footer-school-pills a:hover {
  background: var(--school-accent, var(--sf-blue));
  border-color: var(--school-accent, var(--sf-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.sf-footer-bottom-network {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

.sf-footer-bottom-network a {
  color: #f97316;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-footer-bottom-network a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: #fb923c;
}

.sf-footer-disclaimer {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. NAVIGATION & HEADER (LIGHT THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-navbar-wrapper {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(3, 45, 96, 0.05);
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-navbar-wrapper.sf-header-shrunk {
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(3, 45, 96, 0.1);
}

.sf-navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--sf-container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sf-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #032D60;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.sf-logo-link img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
}

/* Nav links & Dropdown */
.sf-nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.sf-nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.sf-nav-link {
  color: #031B33;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-nav-link:hover,
.sf-nav-item:hover > .sf-nav-link {
  color: var(--sf-blue);
}

.sf-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -20px;
  width: 320px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(3, 45, 96, 0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
  z-index: 1100;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-height: 480px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.sf-nav-item:hover .sf-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

.sf-dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  color: #031B33;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-dropdown-link:hover {
  background: rgba(1, 118, 211, 0.08);
  color: var(--sf-blue);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.sf-dropdown-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Header Search Bar */
.sf-header-search {
  position: relative;
  width: 260px;
}

.sf-header-search input[type="search"],
.sf-header-search input[type="text"] {
  width: 100%;
  height: 42px;
  background-color: #F3F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 2.8rem 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-body);
  color: #031B33;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
  outline: none;
}

.sf-header-search input:focus {
  border-color: var(--sf-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(1, 118, 211, 0.15);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sf-header-search button {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sf-blue);
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-header-search button:hover {
  background: #0060B2;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.sf-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #031B33;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* Reading Progress Bar */
#sf-reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sf-blue), var(--sf-teal), var(--sf-gold));
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sf-navy) 0%, #063977 50%, var(--sf-dark-navy-deep) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem 6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Low-opacity floating geometric cloud nodes */
.sf-hero-bg-shapes {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.sf-cloud-shape {
  position: absolute;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--sf-teal);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  animation: floatCloud 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.sf-cloud-shape-1 {
  top: 10%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 320px;
  animation-duration: 14s;
}

.sf-cloud-shape-2 {
  bottom: 15%;
  left: 3%;
  width: 260px;
  animation-duration: 10s;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

@keyframes floatCloud {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(2deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-2deg); }
}

.sf-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Symmetrical Dual Pill Bubbles */
.sf-pill-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sf-pill-bubble {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.sf-pill-bubble-gold {
  color: var(--sf-gold);
  border-color: rgba(255, 183, 94, 0.4);
}

.sf-hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.sf-hero-headline span.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, var(--sf-teal) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.sf-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.sf-hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. METRICS COUNTER BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-stats-counter {
  background: var(--sf-navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: -2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: var(--sf-container-max);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-lg);
}

.sf-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.sf-stat-item {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.sf-stat-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.sf-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.sf-stat-number span.gold {
  color: var(--sf-gold);
}

.sf-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. ADSENSE SPONSOR BANNER ZONE
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-ad-zone-container {
  max-width: var(--sf-container-max);
  margin: 3.5rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.sf-ad-zone {
  min-height: 110px;
  background-color: rgba(243, 245, 249, 0.7);
  border: 2px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-ad-zone:hover {
  border-color: var(--sf-blue);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sf-ad-label {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sf-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;

  opacity: 0.8;
}

.sf-ad-content {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--sf-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. 12-DOMAIN SYMMETRICAL TOPIC GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 1.5rem;
  max-width: var(--sf-container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sf-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.sf-section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(1, 118, 211, 0.1);
  color: var(--sf-blue);
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sf-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--sf-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.sf-section-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--sf-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Symmetrical 3-Row Grid (4 cards per row = 12 total) */
.sf-topic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sf-topic-card {
  background: var(--sf-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--sf-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.35rem;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none !important;

}

.sf-topic-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sf-blue), var(--sf-teal));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-topic-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--sf-teal);
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-md);
}

.sf-topic-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.sf-topic-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(1, 118, 211, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-topic-card:hover .sf-topic-icon-box {
  background: var(--sf-blue);
}

.sf-topic-icon-box svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--sf-blue);
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-topic-card:hover .sf-topic-icon-box svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
}

.sf-topic-title {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sf-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sf-topic-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--sf-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sf-topic-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sf-bg);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sf-blue);
}

.sf-topic-footer svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sf-topic-card:hover .sf-topic-footer svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. CERTIFICATION & CAREER ROADMAP
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-roadmap-section {
  background: var(--sf-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  max-width: var(--sf-container-max);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-lg);
}

.sf-roadmap-section .sf-section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sf-roadmap-section .sf-section-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.sf-roadmap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.sf-roadmap-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-roadmap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--sf-teal);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sf-roadmap-step {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sf-gold);
  color: var(--sf-navy);
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 183, 94, 0.3);
}

.sf-roadmap-card-title {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sf-roadmap-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.sf-roadmap-list li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sf-roadmap-list li svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--sf-teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FEATURED & LATEST POSTS QUERY GRIDS
   ========================================================================== */
.wp-block-post-template {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 1.75rem !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.wp-block-post {
  background: var(--sf-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--sf-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.wp-block-post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--sf-border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-md);
}

.wp-block-post-title,
.wp-block-post-title a {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sf-heading);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;

}

.wp-block-post-title a:hover {
  color: var(--sf-blue);
}

.wp-block-post-excerpt p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--sf-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.wp-block-post-date {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--sf-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;

}

/* CATEGORY TAGS DISPLAY FIX: STRIPPING COMMAS USING FONT-SIZE 0 WRAPPER */
.wp-block-post-terms,
.wp-block-post-terms.has-category-prefix {
  font-size: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem !important;
  color: transparent !important;
}

.wp-block-post-terms a {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  background-color: rgba(1, 118, 211, 0.1) !important;
  color: var(--sf-blue) !important;
  transition: var(--sf-transition) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.wp-block-post-terms a:hover {
  background-color: var(--sf-blue) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.sf-read-more-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sf-blue);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.sf-read-more-link:hover {
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. ARCHITECTURE BLUEPRINTS SHOWCASE GALLERY
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-blueprint-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.sf-blueprint-card {
  background: var(--sf-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--sf-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sf-blueprint-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--sf-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-md);
}

.sf-blueprint-diagram-box {
  background: #031B33;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  min-height: 180px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sf-blueprint-diagram-box svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 150px;
}

.sf-blueprint-tag {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sf-blueprint-title {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sf-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS SHOWCASE ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-qa-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sf-qa-card {
  background: var(--sf-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--sf-border);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--sf-blue); /* Left accent */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.25rem 32px !important; /* 32px left padding so text never touches border */
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sf-qa-card:hover,
.sf-qa-card.is-open {
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-md);
  border-left-color: var(--sf-teal);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.sf-qa-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sf-qa-title {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sf-heading);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sf-qa-toggle-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sf-bg);
  color: var(--sf-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-qa-card.is-open .sf-qa-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--sf-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sf-qa-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out, opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.sf-qa-card.is-open .sf-qa-body {
  max-height: 500px;
  opacity: 1;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sf-bg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. REPOSITIONED NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-newsletter-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 4rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sf-newsletter-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sf-navy) 0%, var(--sf-heading) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sf-newsletter-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.4);
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sf-newsletter-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.sf-newsletter-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sf-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sf-newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0; /* Prevents overflow */
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--sf-heading);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--sf-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.3);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.sf-newsletter-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 170px; /* Flex fix to prevent text truncation */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-faq-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sf-faq-item {
  background: var(--sf-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--sf-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sf-faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--sf-blue);
}

.sf-faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sf-heading);
  margin: 0;
}

.sf-faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  color: var(--sf-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sf-faq-item.is-open .sf-faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sf-bg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14b. MOCK INTERVIEW PROMOTION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-mock-interview-section {
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--sf-bg);
}

.sf-mock-inner {
  max-width: var(--sf-container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sf-navy) 0%, #051A33 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(3, 45, 96, 0.18);
}

.sf-mock-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sf-mock-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sf-mock-heading {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.25rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sf-mock-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sf-mock-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.sf-mock-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-mock-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.sf-mock-step-num {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  background: rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.3);
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sf-mock-step-title {
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.sf-mock-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.sf-mock-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sf-mock-primary-cta {
  background: var(--sf-blue) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: var(--sf-radius-full) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(1, 118, 211, 0.35);
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-mock-primary-cta:hover {
  background: #0060b8 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(1, 118, 211, 0.45);
}

.sf-mock-secondary-link {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--sf-transition);
}

.sf-mock-secondary-link:hover {
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  border-bottom-color: var(--sf-teal);
}

.sf-mock-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.sf-mock-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sf-mock-trust-item svg {
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right Visual Card */
.sf-mock-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sf-mock-card {
  background: rgba(3, 27, 51, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.sf-mock-card-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sf-mock-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #10B981;
}

.sf-mock-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

.sf-mock-card-domain {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.sf-mock-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sf-mock-session-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.sf-mock-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sf-mock-value {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
}

.sf-mock-highlight {
  color: var(--sf-gold) !important;
}

.sf-mock-card-footer-box {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.08);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 161, 224, 0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.sf-mock-status-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sf-mock-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .sf-mock-heading {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .sf-mock-step:hover,
  .sf-mock-primary-cta:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. FOOTER & CIRCUIT GEOMETRY
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-footer {
  background: var(--sf-navy);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Circuit pattern overlay */
.oic-footer-geo-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.06;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--sf-teal) 1px, transparent 1px), radial-gradient(var(--sf-blue) 1px, var(--sf-navy) 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  background-position: 0 0, 20px 20px;
}

.sf-footer-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--sf-container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sf-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.sf-footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  max-width: 320px;
}

/* Interactive 3D vector shape node */
.oic-shape-interactive {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.oic-shape-interactive:hover {
  transform: scale(1.25) rotate(15deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px var(--sf-teal));
}

.sf-footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sf-footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.sf-footer-col li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.sf-footer-col a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.sf-footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--sf-teal);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.sf-footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. BREADCRUMBS & SINGLE POST STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-breadcrumbs {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sf-border);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
}

.sf-breadcrumbs-container {
  max-width: var(--sf-container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--sf-body);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sf-breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--sf-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sf-single-hero {
  background: var(--sf-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.sf-single-hero-inner {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sf-single-hero h1 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sf-single-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.sf-single-content {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--sf-border);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sf-shadow-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS & MOBILE NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sf-topic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .wp-block-post-template,
  .sf-blueprint-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .sf-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .sf-footer-network {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sf-navbar {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Hamburger Button */
  .sf-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #031B33;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--sf-transition);
  }

  .sf-mobile-toggle:hover,
  .sf-mobile-toggle.is-active {
    background: #EEF2F6;
    border-color: var(--sf-blue);
    color: var(--sf-blue);
  }

  /* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
  .sf-nav-menu,
  .sf-header-search {
    display: none;
  }

  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open .sf-nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    order: 3;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem 0.5rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    animation: sfNavSlideDown 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }

  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open .sf-header-search {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    order: 2;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    animation: sfNavSlideDown 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }

  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open .sf-header-search input[type="search"] {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open .sf-nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open .sf-nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open .sf-nav-link:hover {
    background: rgba(1, 118, 211, 0.06);
    color: var(--sf-blue);
  }

  /* Mobile Dropdown Accordion */
  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open .sf-dropdown {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-left: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem 0.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    display: none;
    max-height: none;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open .sf-dropdown.sf-mobile-dropdown-open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
  }

  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open .sf-dropdown-link {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .sf-navbar.is-mobile-open .sf-nav-corpolearn-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem !important;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sf-corpolearn-bar {
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  }
  .sf-corpolearn-bar-tagline {
    display: none;
  }
  .sf-corpolearn-bar-inner {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .sf-hero {
    padding: 3rem 1rem 3.5rem;
  }
  .sf-hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  .sf-hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .sf-hero-ctas .sf-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .sf-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .sf-stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .sf-topic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .wp-block-post-template,
  .sf-blueprint-grid,
  .sf-roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .sf-blueprint-diagram-box {
    overflow-x: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .sf-blueprint-diagram-box svg {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 250px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .sf-mock-inner {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }
  .sf-mock-heading {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  }
  .sf-mock-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .sf-mock-ctas .sf-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .sf-newsletter-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }
  .sf-newsletter-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  }
  .sf-newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .sf-newsletter-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .sf-single-content {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
    margin: 2rem auto;
  }

  .sf-footer {
    padding: 3.5rem 1rem 2rem;
  }
  .sf-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .sf-footer-network {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .sf-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sf-topic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sf-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sf-hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  }
  .sf-section-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  }
  .sf-mock-heading {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER CARD UNIFORMITY & EQUAL HEIGHT ENFORCER ACROSS ALL SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.sf-topic-card,
.sf-blueprint-card,
.sf-roadmap-card,
.wp-block-post,
.sf-qa-card,
.sf-faq-item,
.sf-newsletter-card,
.sf-ad-zone {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  height: 100%;
}

.sf-topic-grid,
.sf-blueprint-grid,
.sf-roadmap-grid,
.sf-qa-accordion,
.sf-faq-grid,
.sf-newsletter-wrapper,
.wp-block-post-template {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GDPR COOKIE CONSENT BANNER POPUP
   ========================================================================== */
#sf-cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  max-width: 440px;
  width: calc(100% - 48px);
  background: rgba(3, 45, 96, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 99999;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s;
}

#sf-cookie-banner.sf-cookie-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sf-cookie-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--sf-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sf-cookie-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sf-cookie-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sf-cookie-btn-accept {
  background: var(--sf-blue) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.sf-cookie-btn-decline {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}