/* RobocallClaims theme CSS — self-hosted fonts, Ink & Signal design system */
@font-face{font-family:"Fraunces";font-style:normal;font-weight:400 700;font-display:swap;src:url(../fonts/fraunces-latin.woff2) format("woff2");}
@font-face{font-family:"Fraunces";font-style:italic;font-weight:400 700;font-display:swap;src:url(../fonts/fraunces-italic-latin.woff2) format("woff2");}
@font-face{font-family:"Inter";font-style:normal;font-weight:400 700;font-display:swap;src:url(../fonts/inter-latin.woff2) format("woff2");}

/* ---- Design tokens ---- */
:root {
  /* Palette — Ink & Signal */
  --rc-ink: #00272c;
  --rc-ink-80: #194449;
  --rc-ink-60: #3a5a5e;
  --rc-signal: #f7b638;   /* gold accent */
  --rc-gold-deep: #e0a01f;
  --rc-teal: #00555a;     /* verdict teal — links, secondary */
  --rc-teal-deep: #013f43;
  --rc-bone: #f7f9ec;     /* warm page bg */
  --rc-cloud: #ffffff;
  --rc-slate: #5b6b6d;    /* muted text */
  --rc-mist: #dfe4d8;     /* hairline / borders */
  --rc-mist-2: #eef1e6;
  --rc-pine: #1f7a4d;     /* success */
  --rc-cherry: #9a0002;   /* error only */

  /* Type */
  --rc-font-display: "Fraunces", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --rc-font-body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Fluid type scale (clamp: min @360px, max @1200px) */
  --rc-fs-display: clamp(2.6rem, 1.6rem + 4.4vw, 4.5rem);   /* 41 → 72 */
  --rc-fs-h1: clamp(2.1rem, 1.5rem + 2.7vw, 3rem);          /* 34 → 48 */
  --rc-fs-h2: clamp(1.65rem, 1.25rem + 1.8vw, 2.25rem);     /* 26 → 36 */
  --rc-fs-h3: clamp(1.3rem, 1.1rem + 0.9vw, 1.55rem);       /* 21 → 25 */
  --rc-fs-lead: clamp(1.15rem, 1.05rem + 0.5vw, 1.3rem);    /* 18 → 21 */
  --rc-fs-body: 1.0625rem;                                  /* 17 */
  --rc-fs-body-lg: 1.1875rem;                               /* 19 */
  --rc-fs-small: 0.875rem;
  --rc-fs-disclaimer: 0.8125rem;

  /* Spacing rhythm (8px base) */
  --rc-space-2xs: 0.5rem;
  --rc-space-xs: 0.75rem;
  --rc-space-sm: 1rem;
  --rc-space-md: 1.5rem;
  --rc-space-lg: 2.5rem;
  --rc-space-xl: 4rem;
  --rc-space-2xl: 6rem;
  --rc-section-y: clamp(3.5rem, 2rem + 6vw, 8rem);

  /* Layout */
  --rc-container: 1200px;
  --rc-measure: 44rem;   /* ~720px reading column */
  --rc-radius: 14px;
  --rc-radius-sm: 10px;
  --rc-radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Elevation (restrained) */
  --rc-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 39, 44, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 39, 44, 0.05);
  --rc-shadow-md: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 39, 44, 0.10);
  --rc-shadow-gold: 0 6px 20px rgba(247, 182, 56, 0.35);

  --rc-ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ---- Reset-ish base ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; overflow-x: clip; }
body { overflow-x: clip; max-width: 100%; }
/* allow flex/grid children to shrink below content size (prevents mobile overflow) */
.rc-header__bar > *, .rc-hero__grid > *, .rc-grid > *, .rc-valuestrip__item, .rc-faq summary { min-width: 0; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; }
}

body.wp-site-blocks,
body {
  background-color: var(--rc-bone);
  color: var(--rc-ink);
  font-family: var(--rc-font-body);
  font-size: var(--rc-fs-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "liga" 1;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.wp-block-heading {
  font-family: var(--rc-font-display);
  color: var(--rc-ink);
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  margin: 0 0 0.5em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
h1, .rc-h1 { font-size: var(--rc-fs-h1); }
h2, .rc-h2 { font-size: var(--rc-fs-h2); }
h3, .rc-h3 { font-size: var(--rc-fs-h3); line-height: 1.2; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; max-width: var(--rc-measure); }
.rc-lead { font-size: var(--rc-fs-lead); line-height: 1.55; color: var(--rc-ink-80); }

a { color: var(--rc-teal); text-underline-offset: 0.18em; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; transition: color 0.15s var(--rc-ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--rc-teal-deep); }

strong, b { font-weight: 700; }
.rc-num { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; font-feature-settings: "tnum" 1; }

/* Focus — accessible, visible (emil craft) */
:where(a, button, input, select, textarea, summary, [tabindex]):focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--rc-signal);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ---- Layout primitives ---- */
.rc-container { max-width: var(--rc-container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(1.1rem, 0.5rem + 2.5vw, 2.5rem); }
.rc-narrow { max-width: var(--rc-measure); margin-inline: auto; }
.rc-section { padding-block: var(--rc-section-y); }
.rc-section--tight { padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 1.5rem + 4vw, 5rem); }
.rc-bg-ink { background: var(--rc-ink); color: var(--rc-bone); }
.rc-bg-ink h1, .rc-bg-ink h2, .rc-bg-ink h3, .rc-bg-ink h4 { color: #fff; }
.rc-bg-cloud { background: var(--rc-cloud); }
.rc-bg-bone { background: var(--rc-bone); }
.rc-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--rc-font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--rc-teal);
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.rc-bg-ink .rc-eyebrow, .rc-hero .rc-eyebrow, .rc-cta .rc-eyebrow { color: var(--rc-signal); }

/* Section heading cluster */
.rc-sec-head { max-width: 46rem; margin-bottom: var(--rc-space-lg); }
.rc-sec-head.rc-center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.rc-sec-head.rc-center p { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.rc-btn {
  --_bg: var(--rc-signal);
  --_fg: var(--rc-ink);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--rc-font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--rc-radius-pill);
  background: var(--_bg);
  color: var(--_fg);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.15s var(--rc-ease), background 0.15s var(--rc-ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--rc-ease);
  box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-sm);
}
.rc-btn .rc-arrow { transition: transform 0.18s var(--rc-ease); }
.rc-btn:hover { background: var(--rc-gold-deep); color: var(--rc-ink); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(247,182,56,0.32), var(--rc-shadow-gold); }
.rc-btn:hover .rc-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.rc-btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.rc-btn--lg { font-size: 1.15rem; padding: 1.15rem 1.9rem; }
.rc-btn--outline {
  --_bg: transparent; --_fg: var(--rc-ink);
  border-color: var(--rc-ink); box-shadow: none;
}
.rc-btn--outline:hover { background: var(--rc-ink); color: #fff; box-shadow: none; }
.rc-bg-ink .rc-btn--outline, .rc-hero .rc-btn--outline, .rc-cta .rc-btn--outline { --_fg: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.rc-bg-ink .rc-btn--outline:hover, .rc-hero .rc-btn--outline:hover, .rc-cta .rc-btn--outline:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--rc-ink); border-color: #fff; }
.rc-btn--ghost { --_bg: transparent; --_fg: var(--rc-teal); box-shadow: none; padding-inline: 0.25rem; }
.rc-btn--ghost:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--rc-teal-deep); transform: none; box-shadow: none; }

.rc-cta-sub { font-size: var(--rc-fs-small); color: var(--rc-slate); margin: 0.85rem 0 0; }
.rc-bg-ink .rc-cta-sub, .rc-hero .rc-cta-sub, .rc-cta .rc-cta-sub { color: rgba(247,249,236,0.78); }
.rc-cta-sub strong { color: inherit; }

/* WordPress core button → brand */
.wp-block-button__link, .wp-element-button {
  background-color: var(--rc-signal);
  color: var(--rc-ink);
  font-family: var(--rc-font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--rc-radius-pill);
  padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RobocallClaims.com — Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Site header (sticky) ---- */
.rc-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--rc-bone) 88%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s var(--rc-ease);
}
.rc-header.rc-scrolled { box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-sm); }
/* WP admin bar is FIXED on desktop (offset the sticky header below it) but ABSOLUTE on
   mobile (it scrolls away, so no offset — otherwise a gap shows above the header). */
@media screen and (min-width: 783px) { .admin-bar .rc-header { top: 32px; } }
.rc-header__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--rc-space-md); min-height: 72px; padding-block: 0.6rem; }
.rc-brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; text-decoration: none; font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--rc-ink); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; }
.rc-brand:hover { color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-brand__mark { width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none; }
.rc-brand__com { color: var(--rc-teal); font-weight: 400; }
.rc-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.15rem; margin-left: auto; }
.rc-nav a { color: var(--rc-ink); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.96rem; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; }
.rc-nav a:hover { color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-nav__group { position: relative; }
.rc-nav__group > button { background: none; border: 0; font: inherit; font-size: 0.96rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--rc-ink); cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; padding: 0.25rem 0; white-space: nowrap; }
.rc-nav__menu { position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 200; min-width: 256px; margin-top: 0; padding: 0.5rem; background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius-sm); box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-md); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.16s var(--rc-ease); }
/* small visual gap that does NOT create a hover dead-zone (transparent top border on the group's menu wrapper) */
.rc-nav__menu::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -10px; height: 10px; }
.rc-nav__group:hover .rc-nav__menu, .rc-nav__group:focus-within .rc-nav__menu, .rc-nav__group.is-open .rc-nav__menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto; }
.rc-nav__menu a { display: block; padding: 0.6rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-nav__menu a:hover { background: var(--rc-mist-2); color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-nav__menu--wide { min-width: 340px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.1rem; }
.rc-nav__menu-all { grid-column: 1 / -1; font-weight: 700; color: var(--rc-teal) !important; border-top: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); margin-top: 0.3rem; padding-top: 0.7rem !important; }
.rc-nav__group > button { cursor: pointer; }
.rc-header__cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.rc-tel { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--rc-ink); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.95rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.rc-tel:hover { color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-header .rc-btn { padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem; font-size: 0.95rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.rc-burger { display: none; }
.rc-burger__close { display: none; }
.rc-header.rc-menu-open .rc-burger__open { display: none; }
.rc-header.rc-menu-open .rc-burger__close { display: inline; }
.rc-tel-mini { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 1160px) {
  .rc-nav, .rc-header__cta .rc-tel { display: none; }
  .rc-header__cta { margin-left: auto; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .rc-header__qualify { padding: 0.7rem 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .rc-tel-mini { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1.5px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: 10px; background: var(--rc-cloud); color: var(--rc-ink); }
  .rc-tel-mini:hover { border-color: var(--rc-teal); color: var(--rc-teal); }
  .rc-burger { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 1.5px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: 10px; background: var(--rc-cloud); cursor: pointer; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .rc-header__qualify { display: none; }   /* compact header; CTA lives in the sticky bottom bar + menu */
  .rc-header__bar { gap: 0.6rem; min-height: 64px; }
  .rc-brand { font-size: 1.15rem; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .rc-brand__mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
  .rc-header__cta { gap: 0.4rem; flex: none; }
  .rc-header__bar { flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .rc-brand { min-width: 0; flex: 0 1 auto; }
  .rc-tel-mini, .rc-burger { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
}

/* Mobile nav panel */
.rc-mobile-nav { position: fixed; top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 99; background: var(--rc-bone); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-md); max-height: calc(100dvh - 64px); overflow-y: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.rc-mobile-nav__inner { padding-block: 0.5rem 1.4rem; }
.rc-mobile-nav__link { display: block; padding: 1rem 0.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); color: var(--rc-ink); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.rc-m-group { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); }
.rc-m-group > summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 1rem 0.25rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-m-group > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.rc-m-group > summary svg { transition: transform 0.2s var(--rc-ease); }
.rc-m-group[open] > summary svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.rc-m-group[open] > summary { color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-m-group__items { padding: 0 0 0.6rem 0.9rem; display: grid; }
.rc-m-group__items a { display: block; padding: 0.6rem 0.25rem; color: var(--rc-ink-80); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.98rem; border-left: 2px solid var(--rc-mist); padding-left: 0.9rem; }
.rc-m-group__items a:hover { color: var(--rc-teal); border-color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-mobile-nav__cta { display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.rc-mobile-nav__cta .rc-btn { width: 100%; }
.rc-mobile-nav__call { color: var(--rc-ink) !important; }
/* no scroll-lock: overflow:hidden shifts the layout (esp. with the WP admin bar) and
   breaks the fixed menu's alignment. The menu is a fixed overlay; the page may scroll behind. */

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.rc-hero { position: relative; background: var(--rc-ink); color: var(--rc-bone); overflow: hidden; }
.rc-hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background:
  radial-gradient(120% 90% at 85% 10%, rgba(247,182,56,0.16), transparent 55%),
  radial-gradient(80% 70% at 10% 90%, rgba(0,85,90,0.45), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none; }
.rc-hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 3vw, 4rem); align-items: center; padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 5vw, 6.5rem); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.rc-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--rc-fs-display); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.rc-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rc-signal); }
.rc-hero__lead { font-size: var(--rc-fs-lead); color: rgba(247,249,236,0.86); max-width: 34rem; }
.rc-hero__proof { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.5rem; margin: 0.2rem 0 1.6rem; font-family: var(--rc-font-display); }
.rc-hero__proof b { color: var(--rc-signal); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; }
.rc-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: center; }
.rc-hero__media { position: relative; max-width: 440px; margin-inline: auto; }
.rc-hero__media::before { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0; inset: 20px -20px -20px 20px; border-radius: 22px; background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--rc-signal) 0%, var(--rc-teal) 100%); opacity: 0.9; }
.rc-hero__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0; inset: 0; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.25); pointer-events: none; }
.rc-hero__photo { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: block; width: 100%; border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }
.rc-hero__cred { position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: -8px; bottom: 18px; background: var(--rc-cloud); color: var(--rc-ink); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem; box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-md); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; max-width: 17rem; }
.rc-hero__cred strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.rc-hero__cred span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--rc-slate); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .rc-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .rc-hero__media { order: -1; max-width: 320px; margin-inline: auto; }
}

/* Inner-page hero with abstract concept artwork */
.rc-hero__grid--inner { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; align-items: center; }
.rc-hero__art { position: relative; }
.rc-hero__art img { display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid rgba(247,182,56,0.22); box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,0.32); }
.rc-hero__art::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 60px rgba(0,39,44,0.55); pointer-events: none; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .rc-hero__grid--inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .rc-hero__art { display: none; }   /* keep mobile hero compact + fast */
}

/* ---- Trust bar ---- */
.rc-trustbar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--rc-mist); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); overflow: hidden; }
.rc-trustbar > div { background: var(--rc-cloud); padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem; text-align: center; }
.rc-trustbar b { display: block; font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-size: 1.9rem; color: var(--rc-ink); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.rc-trustbar span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--rc-slate); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .rc-trustbar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ---- Card grids ---- */
.rc-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--rc-space-md); }
.rc-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.rc-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.rc-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .rc-grid--3, .rc-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .rc-grid--2, .rc-grid--3, .rc-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Case-type card */
.rc-card { background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: 1.6rem; transition: transform 0.18s var(--rc-ease), box-shadow 0.18s var(--rc-ease), border-color 0.18s var(--rc-ease); }
a.rc-card { display: block; text-decoration: none; color: var(--rc-ink); }
a.rc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-md); border-color: var(--rc-teal); color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-card__icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--rc-mist-2); color: var(--rc-teal); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.rc-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.rc-card p { font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--rc-ink-80); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.rc-card__more { font-weight: 600; color: var(--rc-teal); font-size: 0.95rem; display: inline-flex; gap: 0.35rem; align-items: center; }
.rc-card__tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--rc-gold-deep); background: rgba(247,182,56,0.16); padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }

/* Settlement card */
.rc-settle { background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.rc-settle__amt { font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--rc-ink); line-height: 1; }
.rc-settle__amt::first-letter { color: var(--rc-gold-deep); }
.rc-settle__desc { font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--rc-ink-80); margin: 0.7rem 0 0.9rem; }
.rc-settle__cite { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--rc-slate); font-style: italic; margin-top: auto; }
.rc-bg-ink .rc-settle { background: var(--rc-ink-80); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.rc-bg-ink .rc-settle__amt { color: #fff; }
.rc-bg-ink .rc-settle__desc { color: rgba(247,249,236,0.85); }
.rc-bg-ink .rc-settle__cite { color: rgba(247,249,236,0.6); }

/* ---- Attorney / E-E-A-T card ---- */
.rc-attorney { display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; align-items: center; background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: 1.3rem; }
.rc-attorney img { width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; flex: none; border: 2px solid var(--rc-mist); }
.rc-attorney__name { font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.rc-attorney__meta { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--rc-slate); margin: 0.15rem 0 0; }
.rc-attorney__meta a { color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-byline { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--rc-slate); }
.rc-byline img { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; }
.rc-byline strong { color: var(--rc-ink); }

/* ---- Steps (How it works) ---- */
.rc-steps { counter-reset: step; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--rc-space-md); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .rc-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.rc-step { position: relative; padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.rc-step__n { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rc-ink); color: var(--rc-signal); font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.rc-step h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.rc-step p { font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--rc-ink-80); }

/* ---- CTA block (reusable) ---- */
.rc-cta { background: var(--rc-ink); color: var(--rc-bone); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: clamp(2rem, 1.3rem + 3vw, 3.4rem); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.rc-cta::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -60px; top: -60px; width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(247,182,56,0.18), transparent 70%); }
.rc-cta__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 40rem; }
.rc-cta h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.rc-cta p { color: rgba(247,249,236,0.85); }

/* ---- FAQ accordion (native details) ---- */
.rc-faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); }
.rc-faq details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); }
.rc-faq summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.2rem 0; font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.rc-faq summary .rc-faq__ico { flex: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--rc-mist); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform 0.2s var(--rc-ease), background 0.2s var(--rc-ease), border-color 0.2s; position: relative; }
.rc-faq summary .rc-faq__ico::before, .rc-faq summary .rc-faq__ico::after { content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-faq summary .rc-faq__ico::before { width: 12px; height: 2px; }
.rc-faq summary .rc-faq__ico::after { width: 2px; height: 12px; transition: transform 0.2s var(--rc-ease); }
.rc-faq details[open] summary .rc-faq__ico { background: var(--rc-ink); border-color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-faq details[open] summary .rc-faq__ico::before, .rc-faq details[open] summary .rc-faq__ico::after { background: var(--rc-signal); }
.rc-faq details[open] summary .rc-faq__ico::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.rc-faq__body { padding: 0 0 1.3rem; color: var(--rc-ink-80); max-width: var(--rc-measure); animation: rc-fade 0.25s var(--rc-ease); }
.rc-faq__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
@keyframes rc-fade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ---- Breadcrumbs ---- */
.rc-crumbs { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--rc-slate); padding-block: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.45rem; align-items: center; }
.rc-crumbs a { color: var(--rc-teal); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; }
.rc-crumbs a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.rc-crumbs span[aria-current] { color: var(--rc-ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- Value strip (service-page proof row under inner hero) ---- */
.rc-valuestrip { background: var(--rc-cloud); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); }
.rc-valuestrip__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.rc-valuestrip__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); }
.rc-valuestrip__item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.rc-valuestrip__ico { flex: none; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--rc-mist-2); color: var(--rc-teal); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.rc-valuestrip__t { font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--rc-ink); line-height: 1.1; }
.rc-valuestrip__s { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--rc-slate); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .rc-valuestrip__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .rc-valuestrip__item:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; } .rc-valuestrip__item:nth-child(1), .rc-valuestrip__item:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .rc-valuestrip__s { display: none; } }

/* ---- Service-page article polish (less "blog", more designed) ---- */
.rc-article > h2 { position: relative; padding-top: 0.4rem; }
.rc-article > h2::before { content: ""; display: block; width: 44px; height: 4px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--rc-signal); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.rc-article > p:first-of-type.rc-lead { font-size: 1.32rem; }

/* Realistic feature image (sections) */
.rc-feature-img img { display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-md); }

/* ---- Resource layout (de-blog: article + sticky sidebar) ---- */
.rc-resource { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) 300px; gap: clamp(2.5rem,1.5rem + 3.5vw,5rem); align-items: start; }
.rc-resource > * { min-width: 0; }
.rc-resource .rc-article { max-width: 44rem; margin: 0; }
.rc-side { display: grid; gap: 1.2rem; position: sticky; top: 92px; }
.rc-side__card { background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: 1.4rem; }
.rc-side__cta { background: var(--rc-ink); color: var(--rc-bone); border-color: transparent; }
.rc-side__cta .rc-eyebrow { color: var(--rc-signal); }
.rc-side__cta p { color: rgba(247,249,236,0.85); max-width: none; }
.rc-side__h { font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0.1rem 0 0.6rem; }
.rc-side__cta .rc-side__h { color: #fff; }
.rc-side__stats { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; }
.rc-side__stats li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.rc-side__stats b { font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--rc-ink); line-height: 1; }
.rc-side__stats span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--rc-slate); }
@media (max-width: 960px) { .rc-resource { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .rc-side { position: static; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 680px) { .rc-side { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Scenario quote cards (location depth) ---- */
.rc-scenarios { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 1rem; }
.rc-scenario { background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-left: 4px solid var(--rc-signal); border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; color: var(--rc-ink-80); }
.rc-scenario em { color: var(--rc-ink); font-style: italic; }
@media (max-width: 680px) { .rc-scenarios { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Two-law comparison cards ---- */
.rc-compare { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.rc-compare__card { border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: 1.7rem; border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); background: var(--rc-cloud); }
.rc-compare__card--fed { background: var(--rc-ink); color: var(--rc-bone); border-color: transparent; }
.rc-compare__card--fed h3 { color: #fff; }
.rc-compare__card h3 { margin: 0.2rem 0 0.3rem; }
.rc-compare__badge { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 999px; }
.rc-compare__card--fed .rc-compare__badge { background: var(--rc-signal); color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-compare__card--state .rc-compare__badge { background: var(--rc-mist-2); color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-compare__card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1rem 0 0; display: grid; gap: 0.65rem; max-width: none; }
.rc-compare__card li { display: flex; gap: 0.55rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.97rem; max-width: none; }
.rc-compare__card--fed li { color: rgba(247,249,236,0.86); }
.rc-compare__tick { flex: none; margin-top: 3px; width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--rc-signal); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .rc-compare { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Key-points panel (designed highlight, replaces intro text walls) ---- */
.rc-keypoints { background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-left: 4px solid var(--rc-signal); border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; margin: 0 0 1.8rem; }
.rc-keypoints__t { font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--rc-ink); margin: 0 0 0.8rem; }
.rc-keypoints ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; max-width: none; }
.rc-keypoints li { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--rc-ink-80); max-width: none; }
.rc-keypoints li svg { flex: none; margin-top: 3px; width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--rc-teal); }

/* ---- Quick-answer band (answer pages: direct answer up top) ---- */
.rc-quickanswer { background: var(--rc-ink); color: var(--rc-bone); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.4rem); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.rc-quickanswer::after { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -50px; top: -50px; width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(247,182,56,0.16), transparent 70%); }
.rc-quickanswer .rc-eyebrow { color: var(--rc-signal); }
.rc-quickanswer p { color: rgba(247,249,236,0.92); font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1rem + 0.6vw, 1.4rem); line-height: 1.5; max-width: 46rem; margin: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.rc-quickanswer strong { color: #fff; }

/* ---- "What to do" numbered list ---- */
.rc-todo { list-style: none; counter-reset: todo; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 1rem; max-width: none; }
.rc-todo li { counter-increment: todo; display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; max-width: none; }
.rc-todo li::before { content: counter(todo); flex: none; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rc-ink); color: var(--rc-signal); font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.1rem; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.rc-todo b { display: block; color: var(--rc-ink); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.rc-todo span { color: var(--rc-ink-80); font-size: 0.97rem; }

/* ---- Plain link list (inside resource articles) ---- */
.rc-linklist { columns: 2; column-gap: 2.5rem; margin: 0.5rem 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.rc-linklist li { break-inside: avoid; padding: 0.55rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); }
.rc-linklist a { color: var(--rc-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.rc-linklist a:hover { color: var(--rc-teal); text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .rc-linklist { columns: 1; } }

/* ---- Explore link grid (hub -> cluster internal linking) ---- */
.rc-linkgrid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0 2.5rem; }
.rc-linkgrid a { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: center; padding: 0.7rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); color: var(--rc-ink); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.rc-linkgrid a:hover { color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-linkgrid a::after { content: "\2192"; color: var(--rc-slate); flex: none; }
.rc-linkgrid a:hover::after { color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-linkgrid__group { font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--rc-ink); margin: 0 0 0.4rem; grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.rc-linkgrid__group:not(:first-child) { margin-top: 1.4rem; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .rc-linkgrid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .rc-linkgrid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- Split image+text band ---- */
.rc-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem,1.5rem + 3.5vw,5rem); align-items: stretch; }
.rc-split > * { min-width: 0; }
.rc-split__media { display: flex; }
.rc-split img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 320px; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-md); }
.rc-split--rev .rc-split__media { order: 2; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .rc-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.8rem; } .rc-split--rev .rc-split__media { order: 0; } .rc-split img { height: auto; min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 16/10; } }

/* ---- State "at a glance" facts panel (location-page component) ---- */
.rc-facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--rc-space-md); }
.rc-fact { background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.rc-fact__ico { flex: none; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 11px; background: var(--rc-mist-2); color: var(--rc-teal); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.rc-fact__k { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--rc-slate); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.rc-fact__v { font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--rc-ink); line-height: 1.2; }
.rc-fact__v small { display: block; font-family: var(--rc-font-body); font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--rc-slate); margin-top: 0.2rem; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .rc-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } }

/* ---- Long-form article ---- */
.rc-article { max-width: var(--rc-measure); margin-inline: auto; font-size: var(--rc-fs-body-lg); }
.rc-article > h2 { margin-top: 2.4rem; }
.rc-article > h3 { margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.rc-article ul, .rc-article ol { max-width: var(--rc-measure); padding-left: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 1.2em; }
.rc-article li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
.rc-article ul li::marker { color: var(--rc-signal); }
.rc-callout { background: var(--rc-mist-2); border-left: 4px solid var(--rc-signal); border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0; padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; margin: 1.6rem 0; }
.rc-callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.rc-callout strong { color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-define { background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px dashed var(--rc-teal); border-radius: 10px; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; margin: 1.4rem 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.rc-define b { color: var(--rc-teal); }

/* Data table */
.rc-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.5rem 0; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.rc-table th, .rc-table td { text-align: left; padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); }
.rc-table th { font-family: var(--rc-font-body); font-weight: 700; background: var(--rc-mist-2); color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-table td.rc-num { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.rc-footer { background: var(--rc-ink); color: rgba(247,249,236,0.78); padding-block: var(--rc-space-2xl) var(--rc-space-lg); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.rc-footer a:not(.rc-btn) { color: rgba(247,249,236,0.78); text-decoration: none; }
.rc-footer a:not(.rc-btn):hover { color: var(--rc-signal); }
/* keep buttons readable inside the dark footer (footer link color must not bleed into them) */
.rc-footer .rc-btn { color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-footer .rc-btn:hover { color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-footer .rc-btn--outline { color: #fff; }
.rc-footer .rc-btn--outline:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--rc-ink); border-color: #fff; }
.rc-footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--rc-space-lg); margin-bottom: var(--rc-space-lg); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .rc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .rc-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.rc-footer h4 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--rc-font-body); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.rc-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 0.55rem; }
.rc-footer__brand .rc-brand { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.rc-footer__disclaimer { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); padding-top: var(--rc-space-md); font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(247,249,236,0.55); display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.rc-footer__disclaimer p { max-width: none; }   /* full-width disclaimer, not capped to reading measure */
.rc-footer__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: var(--rc-ink-80); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem; margin-bottom: var(--rc-space-xl); }
.rc-footer__cta p { color: #fff; font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0; max-width: 32rem; }

/* ---- Sticky mobile CTA (long pages) ---- */
.rc-sticky-cta { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 95; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--rc-bone) 94%, transparent); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border-top: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem; display: none; gap: 0.6rem; box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(0,39,44,0.10); }
.rc-sticky-cta .rc-btn { flex: 1; }
.rc-sticky-cta__call { flex: none; display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 52px; border-radius: var(--rc-radius-pill); border: 2px solid var(--rc-ink); color: var(--rc-ink); text-decoration: none; }
.rc-sticky-cta__call:hover { background: var(--rc-ink); color: #fff; }
body.rc-nav-open .rc-sticky-cta { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .rc-sticky-cta { display: flex; } body { padding-bottom: 74px; } }

/* ---- Section divider accent ---- */
.rc-rule { width: 56px; height: 4px; background: var(--rc-signal); border-radius: 2px; border: 0; margin: 0 0 1.4rem; }
.rc-center .rc-rule { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---- Utility ---- */
.rc-mt-lg { margin-top: var(--rc-space-lg); }
.rc-mt-xl { margin-top: var(--rc-space-xl); }
.rc-center { text-align: center; }
p.rc-center { max-width: none; }          /* let centered CTA/disclaimer paragraphs span full width */
.rc-center .rc-btn, .rc-center .rc-tel { margin-inline: auto; }
.rc-disclaimer { font-size: var(--rc-fs-disclaimer); color: var(--rc-slate); }

/* ==========================================================================
   RobocallClaims.com — Fluent Forms intake styling (Ink & Signal)
   ========================================================================== */
.rc-form-wrap { background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.4rem); box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-sm); }
.rc-form-wrap .ff-step-titles { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }

.fluentform .ff-el-input--label label,
.fluentform label { font-family: var(--rc-font-body); font-weight: 600; color: var(--rc-ink); font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.fluentform .ff-el-is-required > label:after, .fluentform .ff-el-input--label.ff-el-is-required label:after { color: var(--rc-cherry); }

.fluentform input[type="text"],
.fluentform input[type="email"],
.fluentform input[type="tel"],
.fluentform input[type="number"],
.fluentform input[type="date"],
.fluentform select,
.fluentform textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--rc-font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--rc-ink);
  background: var(--rc-bone);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--rc-mist);
  border-radius: var(--rc-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.15s var(--rc-ease), box-shadow 0.15s var(--rc-ease), background 0.15s;
  min-height: 52px;
}
.fluentform input:hover, .fluentform select:hover, .fluentform textarea:hover { border-color: var(--rc-ink-60); }
.fluentform input:focus, .fluentform select:focus, .fluentform textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--rc-teal); background: var(--rc-cloud);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,85,90,0.15);
}
.fluentform ::placeholder { color: var(--rc-slate); opacity: 0.8; }

/* Radio / checkbox as selectable cards */
.fluentform .ff-el-form-check { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.fluentform .ff-el-form-check label,
.fluentform .ff_list_buttons label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--rc-bone); transition: border-color 0.15s var(--rc-ease), background 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
  margin: 0;
}
.fluentform .ff-el-form-check label:hover { border-color: var(--rc-teal); }
.fluentform .ff-el-form-check input:checked + label,
.fluentform .ff_list_buttons input:checked + label {
  border-color: var(--rc-teal); background: var(--rc-mist-2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0,85,90,0.18);
}

/* Submit + step buttons */
.fluentform .ff-btn,
.fluentform button[type="submit"],
.fluentform .step-nav button,
.fluentform .ff-btn-next,
.fluentform .ff-btn-prev,
.fluentform .ff-btn-submit {
  font-family: var(--rc-font-body); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.0625rem;
  background: var(--rc-signal); color: var(--rc-ink);
  border: 0; border-radius: var(--rc-radius-pill);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.7rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s var(--rc-ease), transform 0.15s var(--rc-ease), box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-sm);
}
.fluentform .ff-btn:hover,
.fluentform button[type="submit"]:hover,
.fluentform .ff-btn-next:hover,
.fluentform .ff-btn-submit:hover { background: var(--rc-gold-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-gold); }
.fluentform .ff-btn-prev { background: transparent; color: var(--rc-ink); border: 2px solid var(--rc-mist); box-shadow: none; }
.fluentform .ff-btn-prev:hover { background: var(--rc-mist-2); transform: none; box-shadow: none; }

/* Progress / step bar */
.fluentform .ff-step-header .ff-el-progress { background: var(--rc-mist); border-radius: 999px; height: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
.fluentform .ff-step-header .ff-el-progress-bar { background: var(--rc-signal); color: var(--rc-ink); border-radius: 999px; }
.fluentform .ff-el-progress-status-text { color: var(--rc-slate); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.fluentform .ff-step-titles li.active { color: var(--rc-teal); font-weight: 700; }
.fluentform .ff-step-titles li.ff_active span,
.fluentform .ff-step-titles li.active span { background: var(--rc-teal); border-color: var(--rc-teal); color: #fff; }

/* Help text + validation */
.fluentform .ff-el-help-message { color: var(--rc-slate); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.fluentform .error.text-danger, .fluentform .ff-el-is-error .text-danger { color: var(--rc-cherry); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.fluentform .ff-el-is-error input, .fluentform .ff-el-is-error select { border-color: var(--rc-cherry); }

/* Success message */
.fluentform .ff-message-success, .ff_submit_success {
  background: rgba(31,122,77,0.08); border: 1px solid var(--rc-pine);
  border-radius: var(--rc-radius); padding: 1.6rem; color: var(--rc-ink);
}

/* Trust strip beside form */
.rc-form-trust { display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; }
.rc-form-trust li { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--rc-ink-80); list-style: none; }
.rc-form-trust .rc-check { flex: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rc-pine); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.rc-form-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.85fr; gap: var(--rc-space-lg); align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .rc-form-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Custom multi-step intake (rc-qf) — used on /do-i-qualify/
   ========================================================================== */
.rc-qf { background: var(--rc-cloud); border: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius); box-shadow: var(--rc-shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.rc-qf__progress { display: flex; gap: 0; background: var(--rc-mist-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rc-mist); }
.rc-qf__progress li { flex: 1; list-style: none; text-align: center; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--rc-slate); padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem; position: relative; }
.rc-qf__progress li[data-state="active"] { color: var(--rc-ink); }
.rc-qf__progress li[data-state="done"] { color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-qf__progress li::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 3px; background: transparent; }
.rc-qf__progress li[data-state="active"]::after { background: var(--rc-signal); }
.rc-qf__progress li[data-state="done"]::after { background: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-qf__progress .rc-qf__dot { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rc-mist); color: var(--rc-slate); font-size: 0.78rem; margin-right: 0.4rem; vertical-align: middle; }
.rc-qf__progress li[data-state="active"] .rc-qf__dot { background: var(--rc-ink); color: #fff; }
.rc-qf__progress li[data-state="done"] .rc-qf__dot { background: var(--rc-teal); color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .rc-qf__progress li span.rc-qf__label { display:none; } }

.rc-qf__body { padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.2rem); }
.rc-qf__step { display: none; animation: rc-fade 0.3s var(--rc-ease); }
.rc-qf__step.is-active { display: block; }
.rc-qf__intro { color: var(--rc-slate); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; max-width: none; }
.rc-qf fieldset { border: 0; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; padding: 0; }
.rc-qf legend { font-family: var(--rc-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--rc-ink); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; padding: 0; }
.rc-qf__hint { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--rc-slate); margin: 0 0 0.9rem; }
.rc-qf__opts { display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; }
.rc-qf__opt { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius-sm); padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; background: var(--rc-bone); transition: border-color 0.15s var(--rc-ease), background 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s; font-weight: 500; }
.rc-qf__opt:hover { border-color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-qf__opt input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; width: 0; height: 0; }
.rc-qf__opt .rc-qf__mark { flex: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--rc-mist); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s; }
.rc-qf__opt .rc-qf__mark::after { content: ""; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: transparent; transition: background 0.15s; }
.rc-qf__opt:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--rc-teal); background: var(--rc-mist-2); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0,85,90,0.18); }
.rc-qf__opt:has(input:checked) .rc-qf__mark { border-color: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-qf__opt:has(input:checked) .rc-qf__mark::after { background: var(--rc-teal); }
.rc-qf__opt:has(input:focus-visible) { outline: 3px solid var(--rc-signal); outline-offset: 2px; }
.rc-qf__field { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.rc-qf__field label { display: block; font-weight: 600; color: var(--rc-ink); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.rc-qf__field input, .rc-qf__field select, .rc-qf__field textarea { width: 100%; font-family: var(--rc-font-body); font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--rc-ink); background: var(--rc-bone); border: 1.5px solid var(--rc-mist); border-radius: var(--rc-radius-sm); padding: 0.85rem 1rem; min-height: 52px; transition: border-color 0.15s var(--rc-ease), box-shadow 0.15s, background 0.15s; }
.rc-qf__field input:focus, .rc-qf__field select:focus, .rc-qf__field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--rc-teal); background: var(--rc-cloud); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,85,90,0.15); }
.rc-qf__consent { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--rc-ink-80); }
.rc-qf__consent input { margin-top: 0.2rem; width: 20px; height: 20px; accent-color: var(--rc-teal); flex: none; }
.rc-qf__err { color: var(--rc-cherry); font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0.4rem 0 0; display: none; }
.rc-qf__err.show { display: block; }
.rc-qf__nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.rc-qf__nav .rc-btn--back { background: transparent; color: var(--rc-ink); border: 2px solid var(--rc-mist); box-shadow: none; }
.rc-qf__nav .rc-btn--back:hover { background: var(--rc-mist-2); transform: none; box-shadow: none; }
.rc-qf__nav .rc-btn--back[hidden] { visibility: hidden; }
.rc-qf__success { text-align: center; padding: clamp(1.6rem,1rem + 2vw,2.6rem); }
.rc-qf__success .rc-qf__check { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rc-pine); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 1.2rem; }