:root {
  --iift-primary: #e31e24;
  --iift-primary-dark: #b9151a;
  --iift-accent: #ffc400;
  --iift-black: #000;
  --iift-surface: #f2f2f2;
  --iift-surface-soft: #f7f7f7;
  --iift-border: #e1e1e1;
  --iift-text: #171717;
  --iift-heading: #1e1e1e;
  --iift-muted: #7f7f7f;
  --iift-radius: 3px;
  --iift-radius-lg: 8px;
  --iift-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  --iift-shadow-soft: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  --iift-font-body: "Arimo", sans-serif;
  --iift-font-heading: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  --iift-font-accent: "Libre Baskerville", serif;

  /* Type scale */
  --iift-fs-xs: 12px;
  --iift-fs-sm: 13px;
  --iift-fs-base: 14px;
  --iift-fs-md: 16px;
  --iift-fs-lg: 18px;
  --iift-fs-xl: 20px;
  --iift-fs-2xl: 24px;
  --iift-fs-3xl: 30px;
  --iift-fs-4xl: 38px;
  --iift-fs-5xl: 56px;

  /* Leading / line-height */
  --iift-leading-tight: 1.2;
  --iift-leading-snug: 1.35;
  --iift-leading-normal: 1.625;
  --iift-leading-relaxed: 1.75;
  --iift-leading-loose: 2;

  /* Tracking / letter-spacing */
  --iift-tracking-tight: -0.01em;
  --iift-tracking-normal: 0em;
  --iift-tracking-wide: 0.05em;
  --iift-tracking-wider: 0.08em;

  /* Spacing scale (4/8px base) */
  --iift-space-1: 4px;
  --iift-space-2: 8px;
  --iift-space-3: 12px;
  --iift-space-4: 16px;
  --iift-space-5: 20px;
  --iift-space-6: 24px;
  --iift-space-7: 28px;
  --iift-space-8: 32px;
  --iift-space-10: 40px;
  --iift-space-12: 48px;
  --iift-space-14: 56px;
  --iift-space-16: 64px;
  --iift-space-20: 80px;
  --iift-space-24: 96px;
  --iift-space-32: 128px;

  /* Extended radius */
  --iift-radius-sm: 3px;
  --iift-radius-md: 5px;
  --iift-radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Extended shadows */
  --iift-shadow-cta: 0 12px 24px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.18);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Detail polish pass (2026-05): finished cards, sliders, CTAs, content states
   ========================================================================== */

/* Standard pill language across cards, tags, and sliders. */
.iift-category-pill,
.iift-related-card__category,
.iift-recommended-card .iift-category-pill,
.iift-featured-post .iift-category-pill,
.iift-tag-list a,
.iift-policy-links a {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 100%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 28px;
  padding: 6px 12px !important;
  color: #1f1f1f !important;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: normal;
  background: #fff4f4 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.24) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
}

.iift-category-pill:hover,
.iift-related-card__category:hover,
.iift-recommended-card .iift-category-pill:hover,
.iift-featured-post .iift-category-pill:hover,
.iift-tag-list a:hover,
.iift-policy-links a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.45) !important;
}

/* Featured carousel: make "Start with this article" a proper slider. */
.iift-featured-carousel {
  padding: 42px 0 26px;
  background: #fff;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__track {
  display: grid;
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(760px, 86%);
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  gap: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 2px 2px 18px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__track::-webkit-scrollbar,
.iift-recommended-carousel__track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__slide {
  min-width: 0;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post {
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 420px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 42px;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.22), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #282828 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta h3 {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 10px 0 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta p {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta .iift-btn--ghost {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
}

/* Hide the heavy native carousel scrollbar on recommended articles. */
.iift-recommended-carousel__track {
  scrollbar-width: none;
  overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
}

/* Post admissions CTA: sharper hierarchy and icon buttons. */
.iift-post-cta {
  gap: 42px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  padding: 46px 52px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__copy {
  justify-content: center;
}

.iift-post-cta h2 {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-top: 12px !important;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px) !important;
  line-height: 1.06 !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__subhead {
  max-width: 580px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__actions {
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.iift-post-cta__call,
.iift-post-cta__apply {
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 54px;
}

.iift-post-cta__call {
  min-width: 260px;
  color: #111 !important;
  background: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400) !important;
  border-color: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__call i {
  color: #111 !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__apply {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__apply i {
  color: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400);
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24) !important;
}

/* Editorial process: remove the unfinished half-card look. */
.iift-eeat-panel {
  padding: 34px !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fbfbfb 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

.iift-eeat-facts {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin: 24px 0 26px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-fact {
  display: flex !important;
  min-height: 78px !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 16px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e7e7e7 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-fact > span {
  color: #777;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.iift-eeat-fact strong {
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: #111;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.iift-eeat-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
}

.iift-eeat-grid--single {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card {
  grid-template-columns: 88px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8 !important;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.iift-eeat-card__media img {
  width: 88px !important;
  height: 88px !important;
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.iift-author-social {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.iift-author-social .iift-text-link--profile {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 34px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  color: #111 !important;
  background: #fff4f4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.20);
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-author-social a:not(.iift-text-link--profile) {
  display: inline-grid;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  place-items: center;
  color: #222;
  background: #f7f7f7;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Related programmes: richer comparison cards. */
.iift-related-programmes {
  padding: 42px !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fafafa 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.iift-related-programmes .iift-section-head > p:last-child {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: #5e5e5e;
}

.iift-programme-grid {
  gap: 22px !important;
}

.iift-programme-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-color: #e4e4e4 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__body {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 330px;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 20px 22px 22px !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__quick {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.iift-programme-card__quick span,
.iift-programme-card__duration {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 10px !important;
  color: #111 !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  background: #fff4f4 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.20);
  border-radius: 999px !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__duration {
  background: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400) !important;
  border-color: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400);
}

.iift-programme-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__highlights {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
  list-style: none;
}

.iift-programme-card__highlights li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: #4f4f4f;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.iift-programme-card__highlights li::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.62em;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  content: "";
  background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.iift-programme-card__link {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Archive CTA: make it feel embedded in the listing, not like a detached hero. */
.iift-archive-cta {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 24px 28px !important;
  color: var(--iift-heading) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #fff8f8 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.20) !important;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

.iift-archive-cta__icon {
  display: inline-grid;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.iift-archive-cta h2,
.iift-archive-cta p,
.iift-archive-cta .iift-eyebrow {
  color: inherit !important;
}

.iift-archive-cta h2 {
  margin: 4px 0 4px !important;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 30px) !important;
}

.iift-archive-cta p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: #555 !important;
}

.iift-archive-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.iift-archive-cta .iift-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Easy TOC: keep the plugin, but make the in-content block lighter. */
#ez-toc-container,
.ez-toc-container {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e7e7e7 !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

#ez-toc-container .ez-toc-title,
.ez-toc-container .ez-toc-title {
  color: #111 !important;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-featured-carousel__track {
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(86%, 1fr);
  }

  .iift-eeat-facts {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .iift-archive-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .iift-archive-cta__actions {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-featured-carousel__track,
  .iift-recommended-carousel__track {
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(88%, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .iift-featured-carousel__cta {
    min-height: 360px;
    padding: 28px;
  }

  .iift-post-cta {
    padding: 28px !important;
  }

  .iift-post-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 10vw, 40px) !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-panel,
  .iift-related-programmes {
    padding: 24px !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-facts,
  .iift-eeat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-card {
    grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-card__media img {
    width: 72px !important;
    height: 72px !important;
  }
}

body.iift-blog-theme * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body.iift-blog-theme {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--iift-text);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  overflow-x: clip;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body.iift-blog-theme img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

body.iift-blog-theme a {
  color: inherit;
}

body.iift-blog-theme a:focus-visible,
body.iift-blog-theme button:focus-visible,
body.iift-blog-theme input:focus-visible,
body.iift-blog-theme select:focus-visible,
body.iift-blog-theme textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--iift-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

body.iift-blog-theme h1,
body.iift-blog-theme h2,
body.iift-blog-theme h3,
body.iift-blog-theme h4,
body.iift-blog-theme h5,
body.iift-blog-theme h6 {
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

body.iift-blog-theme h1,
body.iift-blog-theme h2 {
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  letter-spacing: var(--iift-tracking-tight);
}

body.iift-blog-theme h3,
body.iift-blog-theme h4,
body.iift-blog-theme h5,
body.iift-blog-theme h6 {
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  letter-spacing: var(--iift-tracking-normal);
}

.iift-prose {
  max-width: 72ch;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: var(--iift-leading-relaxed);
}

.iift-prose p,
.iift-prose ul,
.iift-prose ol {
  margin-bottom: var(--iift-space-6);
}

.iift-prose h2 {
  margin-top: var(--iift-space-12);
  margin-bottom: var(--iift-space-4);
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-2xl);
}

.iift-prose h3 {
  margin-top: var(--iift-space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--iift-space-3);
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-xl);
}

.iift-prose h4 {
  margin-top: var(--iift-space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--iift-space-2);
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-lg);
}

.iift-prose blockquote {
  margin: var(--iift-space-8) 0;
  padding: var(--iift-space-4) var(--iift-space-6);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--iift-primary);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

.iift-prose img {
  border-radius: var(--iift-radius-md);
}

.iift-prose a {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.iift-prose a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary-dark);
}

body.iift-blog-theme button,
body.iift-blog-theme input,
body.iift-blog-theme select,
body.iift-blog-theme textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
}

.screen-reader-text,
.iift-honeypot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  position: fixed;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  z-index: 100001;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  clip: auto;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--iift-black);
  border: 2px solid var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 100000;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.iift-learning-hero,
.iift-post-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 36px 0 42px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97), rgba(247, 247, 247, 0.98)),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.07), rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.14));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.iift-learning-hero--hub,
.iift-learning-hero.is-archive,
.iift-learning-hero.is-search {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(247, 247, 247, 0.98)),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.05), rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.1));
}

.iift-learning-hero__grid,
.iift-post-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 430px;
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-learning-hero__grid--hub {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 390px;
  align-items: start;
}

.iift-learning-hero__copy,
.iift-post-hero__copy,
.iift-learning-hero__copy.is-wide {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.iift-learning-hero h1,
.iift-post-hero h1,
.iift-author-hero h1 {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: 46px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.iift-learning-hero p,
.iift-post-excerpt,
.iift-archive-description {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: #4d4d4d;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.iift-eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.iift-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.iift-breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 22px 0;
}

.iift-btn,
.iift-lead-form button.iift-btn,
.iift-newsletter-form button.iift-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 42px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
}

.iift-btn:hover,
.iift-btn:focus,
.iift-lead-form button.iift-btn:hover,
.iift-newsletter-form button.iift-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--iift-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-btn--accent {
  color: #111;
  background: var(--iift-accent);
}

.iift-btn--accent:hover,
.iift-btn--accent:focus {
  color: #111;
  background: #ffd84a;
}

.iift-btn--ghost {
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.iift-btn--ghost:hover,
.iift-btn--ghost:focus {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-trust-row,
.iift-mini-proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
}

.iift-trust-row span,
.iift-mini-proof span {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  color: #111;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.iift-hub-lead-panel,
.iift-post-hero__form {
  padding: 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
}

.iift-hub-lead-panel h2,
.iift-post-hero__form h2 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.22;
}

.iift-hub-lead-panel > p:not(.iift-eyebrow),
.iift-post-hero__form > p:not(.iift-eyebrow) {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.iift-featured-band {
  padding: 34px 0 10px;
  background: #fff;
}

.iift-featured-band__head {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.iift-featured-band__head h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 28px;
}

.iift-search-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  max-width: 720px;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.iift-search-box input {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  color: var(--iift-text);
  font-size: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.iift-form-control:focus,
.iift-search-box input:focus {
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  outline: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.12);
}

.iift-instant-results {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 30;
  display: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow);
}

.iift-instant-results.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

.iift-instant-result {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px;
  color: var(--iift-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.iift-instant-result:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.iift-instant-result img,
.iift-instant-result__thumb {
  width: 72px;
  height: 54px;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--iift-surface);
}

.iift-instant-result strong {
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.iift-instant-result span span {
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.iift-category-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.iift-category-chips span {
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-category-chips a {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.iift-category-chips a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-feature-label {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.iift-featured-post,
.iift-post-card,
.iift-widget,
.iift-lead-card,
.iift-newsletter,
.iift-post-hero__lead {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
}

.iift-featured-post {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44% minmax(0, 1fr);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-post-card {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100%;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}

.iift-post-card:hover,
.iift-post-card:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.iift-featured-post__media,
.iift-post-card__media {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--iift-surface);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-featured-post__media {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.iift-post-card__media {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.iift-featured-post__media img,
.iift-post-card__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.24s ease;
}

.iift-featured-post:hover img,
.iift-post-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
}

.iift-card-placeholder {
  display: grid;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 210px;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-size: 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #f2f2f2);
}

.iift-featured-post__body,
.iift-post-card__body {
  padding: 18px;
}

.iift-post-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.iift-category-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 25px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.iift-category-pill:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--iift-primary-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-featured-post h2,
.iift-post-card h2 {
  margin: 12px 0 9px;
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.32;
}

.iift-featured-post h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
}

.iift-featured-post h2 a,
.iift-post-card h2 a {
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-post-card h2 a {
  display: -webkit-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}

.iift-featured-post h2 a:hover,
.iift-post-card h2 a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-post-card p,
.iift-featured-post p {
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.iift-post-card p {
  display: -webkit-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 67px;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}

.iift-post-card__meta,
.iift-post-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.iift-post-card__meta span,
.iift-post-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-post-card__meta span + span::before,
.iift-post-meta span + span::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  background: var(--iift-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.iift-post-meta--trust {
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.iift-post-meta--trust a {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-post-meta--trust span {
  gap: 4px;
}

.iift-text-link,
.iift-post-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-post-card__link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.iift-text-link:hover,
.iift-post-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.iift-content-grid-wrap,
.iift-post-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
  padding-top: 42px;
  padding-bottom: 54px;
}

.iift-content-grid-wrap--archive {
  display: block;
}

.iift-content-grid-wrap--archive .iift-main-column {
  width: 100%;
}

.iift-archive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.iift-main-column,
.iift-article-column {
  min-width: 0;
}

.iift-section-head {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.iift-section-head--row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.iift-section-head h2,
.iift-section-heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 28px;
}

.iift-author-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-author-card img {
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--iift-surface);
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
}

.iift-post-hero__lead {
  padding: 24px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--iift-accent);
}

.iift-post-hero__lead h2 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.iift-post-hero__lead p {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: #555;
}

.iift-author-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 8px 12px 8px 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.iift-author-strip img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.iift-author-strip span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.iift-author-strip strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.iift-author-strip a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-author-strip em,
.iift-reviewed-by em,
.iift-eeat-role,
.iift-author-role {
  display: block;
  margin: 2px 0 0;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.iift-author-strip--trust {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-author-strip__avatar {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.iift-reviewed-by {
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.iift-featured-media {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.iift-hero-image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
}

.iift-post-intent-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip a,
.iift-post-intent-strip button {
  display: block;
  min-height: 84px;
  padding: 14px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  text-align: left;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip a:hover,
.iift-post-intent-strip button:hover {
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.iift-post-intent-strip span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 5px;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.iift-share-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 0 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.iift-share-row span {
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-share-row a,
.iift-share-row button {
  min-height: 34px;
  padding: 7px 11px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.iift-share-row a:hover,
.iift-share-row button:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-entry-content {
  color: #242424;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.iift-entry-content > *:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.iift-entry-content h2 {
  margin: 38px 0 14px;
  font-size: 31px;
}

.iift-entry-content h3 {
  margin: 30px 0 12px;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-entry-content p,
.iift-entry-content li {
  color: #2e2e2e;
}

.iift-entry-content a {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.iift-entry-content blockquote {
  margin: 30px 0;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  background: #fff8f8;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.iift-entry-content table {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.iift-entry-content th,
.iift-entry-content td {
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: left;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.iift-entry-content th {
  background: var(--iift-surface);
}

.iift-entry-content ul,
.iift-entry-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.35em;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.iift-entry-content li + li {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.iift-entry-content figure {
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.iift-entry-content figcaption,
.iift-featured-media figcaption {
  margin-top: 9px;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.iift-sidebar {
  min-width: 0;
}

.iift-sticky-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 104px;
}

.iift-widget,
.iift-lead-card,
.iift-newsletter {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.iift-lead-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-lead-card h2,
.iift-widget h2,
.iift-newsletter h2 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 21px;
}

.iift-check-list {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  list-style: none;
}

.iift-check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #444;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.iift-check-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.6em;
  left: 0;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--iift-accent);
  border: 2px solid var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.iift-field-label {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 0 5px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-form-control {
  width: 100%;
  height: 40px;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: #333;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 40px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.iift-lead-form--premium {
  position: relative;
}

.iift-lead-form--premium .iift-form-control {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #d9d9d9;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.iift-lead-form--premium .iift-form-control:hover {
  border-color: #bdbdbd;
}

.iift-lead-form--premium .iift-btn {
  min-height: 44px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.16);
}

.iift-lead-form__fields {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
}

.iift-form-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.iift-form-trust span {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  color: #333;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.iift-hub-lead-panel .iift-form-note,
.iift-post-hero__form .iift-form-note {
  margin-top: 9px;
}

.iift-lead-form .iift-btn,
.iift-newsletter-form .iift-btn {
  width: 100%;
}

.iift-lead-form__title {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.iift-lead-form__intro,
.iift-form-note {
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.iift-form-message {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 9px 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.iift-form-message.is-success {
  display: block;
  color: #1b5e20;
  background: #e8f5e9;
  border: 1px solid #a5d6a7;
}

.iift-form-message.is-error {
  display: block;
  color: #b71c1c;
  background: #ffeeee;
  border: 1px solid #ef9a9a;
}

.iift-toc {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.iift-toc a {
  display: block;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-toc a.is-h3 {
  padding-left: 14px;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

.iift-toc a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-toc.is-empty::before {
  content: "Key sections will appear here.";
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.iift-link-list {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.iift-link-list li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #c2c0c0;
}

.iift-link-list a {
  color: #555;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-link-list a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-inline-cta,
.iift-post-cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 320px;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 34px 0;
  padding: 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.08), rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.16)),
    #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.22);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
}

.iift-archive-cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #111;
  border: 1px solid #111;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
}

.iift-archive-cta h2,
.iift-archive-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.iift-archive-cta h2 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.iift-archive-cta .iift-eyebrow {
  color: var(--iift-accent);
}

.iift-post-cta {
  margin-top: 46px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92), rgba(35, 35, 35, 0.96)),
    #111;
}

.iift-post-cta h2,
.iift-post-cta p,
.iift-post-cta .iift-eyebrow {
  color: #fff;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-eyebrow {
  color: var(--iift-accent);
}

.iift-inline-cta h2,
.iift-post-cta h2 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 25px;
}

.iift-inline-cta p,
.iift-post-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-form-note,
.iift-post-cta .iift-field-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form {
  padding: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-cta-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.iift-cta-metrics span {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.iift-cta-metrics strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--iift-accent);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
}

.iift-related-programmes,
.iift-related-posts,
.iift-post-cta,
.iift-comments,
.iift-page-container {
  margin-top: 42px;
}

.iift-related-posts {
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-related-posts__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.iift-related-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 116px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  min-height: 132px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}

.iift-related-card:hover,
.iift-related-card:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.iift-related-card__media,
.iift-related-card__placeholder {
  display: block;
  width: 116px;
  height: 112px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--iift-surface);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.iift-related-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.iift-related-card__placeholder {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-size: 24px;
}

.iift-related-card__body {
  min-width: 0;
}

.iift-related-card__media,
.iift-recommended-card__media {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10 !important;
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
}

.iift-related-card__category {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.iift-related-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.iift-related-card h3 a {
  display: -webkit-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}

.iift-related-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-programme-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.iift-programme-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}

.iift-programme-card:hover,
.iift-programme-card:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.iift-programme-card a {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-programme-card__media {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-programme-card__image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.iift-programme-card__body {
  padding: 16px;
}

.iift-programme-card__duration {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  color: #000;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--iift-accent);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.iift-programme-card h3 {
  display: -webkit-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 10px 0 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
}

.iift-programme-card p {
  display: -webkit-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}

.iift-programme-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-newsletter {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.18), rgba(242, 242, 242, 0.98)),
    #f7f7f7;
}

.iift-eeat-panel {
  margin-top: 44px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
}

.iift-eeat-panel .iift-section-head p:last-child {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  color: #555;
}

.iift-eeat-facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.iift-eeat-facts span {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  color: #333;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.iift-eeat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.iift-eeat-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 96px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 18px;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-eeat-card__media img {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.iift-eeat-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.iift-eeat-card h3 a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-eeat-card p {
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  color: #4d4d4d;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.iift-eeat-note {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-eeat-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.iift-tag-list,
.iift-policy-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-tag-list span {
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.iift-tag-list a,
.iift-policy-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.iift-tag-list a:hover,
.iift-policy-links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-post-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}

.iift-post-nav__item {
  display: block;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-post-nav__item span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.iift-post-nav__item strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.iift-post-nav__item:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-newsletter:not(.is-compact) {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-pagination,
.navigation.pagination {
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-width: 36px;
  min-height: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.page-numbers.current,
.page-numbers:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-next-page-link {
  display: none;
}

.iift-load-more-wrap {
  margin-top: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.iift-empty-state {
  padding: 40px;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-comments {
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.comment-list {
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.comment-list .comment {
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.comment-form input,
.comment-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.comment-form .submit {
  padding: 9px 20px;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 22px;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

#footer {
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

#footer .footer-widget {
  padding: 30px 0 13px;
  line-height: 21px;
  background: var(--iift-surface);
}

.widget {
  font-size: 13px;
}

.widget .widget-title {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.widget .widget-title .title {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-blog {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-blog li {
  padding-bottom: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  border-bottom: 0.5px dashed #c2c0c0;
}

.footer-blog li:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-blog a,
.copyright a {
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-blog a:hover,
.copyright a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-footer-form-intro {
  color: #555;
}

.iift-footer-menu,
.iift-footer-menu__list {
  display: inline;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.iift-footer-menu__list li {
  display: inline;
}

.iift-footer-menu__list li + li::before {
  content: " | ";
}

.social-icon {
  margin-top: 5%;
}

.social-icon i {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 1px;
}

.i-3x i,
i.i-3x {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.gray-bg i {
  color: #fff;
  background-color: #c6c6c6;
}

.icons-circle i,
i.icons-circle,
.circle {
  border-radius: 50%;
}

#footer .copyright {
  padding: 21px 0 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 17px;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.sub-button a {
  color: #fff;
}

.iift-popup {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.66);
}

body.iift-popup-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-popup.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.iift-popup__dialog {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 330px;
  gap: 22px;
  width: min(780px, 100%);
  padding: 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--iift-accent);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
}

.iift-popup__copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.iift-popup__copy h2 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 31px;
}

.iift-popup__copy p {
  color: #555;
}

.iift-popup__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 30px;
  background: #000;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 9995;
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  box-shadow: 0 -12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta strong {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta .iift-btn {
  min-height: 38px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-learning-hero__grid,
  .iift-post-hero__grid,
  .iift-learning-hero__grid--hub,
  .iift-content-grid-wrap,
  .iift-post-layout,
  .iift-inline-cta,
  .iift-post-cta,
  .iift-archive-cta,
  .iift-newsletter:not(.is-compact),
  .iift-eeat-grid,
  .iift-popup__dialog {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .iift-learning-hero h1,
  .iift-post-hero h1,
  .iift-author-hero h1 {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .iift-archive-grid,
  .iift-programme-grid,
  .iift-related-posts__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .iift-featured-post {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .iift-sticky-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  body.iift-blog-theme {
    padding-bottom: 68px;
  }

  .iift-learning-hero,
  .iift-post-hero {
    padding: 26px 0 30px;
  }

  .iift-learning-hero h1,
  .iift-post-hero h1,
  .iift-author-hero h1 {
    font-size: 31px;
  }

  .iift-learning-hero p,
  .iift-post-excerpt,
  .iift-entry-content {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .iift-hero-actions,
  .iift-search-box {
    display: block;
  }

  .iift-hero-actions .iift-btn,
  .iift-search-box input,
  .iift-search-box .iift-btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .iift-archive-grid,
  .iift-programme-grid,
  .iift-related-posts__grid,
  .iift-author-card,
  .iift-post-intent-strip,
  .iift-cta-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .iift-author-card img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }

  .iift-post-nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .iift-section-head--row {
    display: block;
  }

  .iift-inline-cta,
  .iift-post-cta,
  .iift-archive-cta,
  .iift-eeat-panel,
  .iift-hub-lead-panel,
  .iift-related-posts,
  .iift-popup__dialog {
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .iift-mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: grid;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .iift-related-card {
    grid-template-columns: 92px minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .iift-related-card__media,
  .iift-related-card__placeholder {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
  }

  .iift-eeat-card,
  .iift-author-strip--trust {
    display: block;
  }

  .iift-eeat-card__media {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .iift-reviewed-by {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 10px;
    border-left: 0;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Difficulty pill
   ========================================================= */

.iift-difficulty-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--iift-tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--iift-radius-pill);
  line-height: 20px;
}

.iift-difficulty-pill--beginner {
  background: #e8f5e9;
  color: #2e7d32;
}

.iift-difficulty-pill--intermediate {
  background: #fff8e1;
  color: #f57f17;
}

.iift-difficulty-pill--advanced {
  background: #fce4ec;
  color: #c62828;
}

/* =========================================================
   Trust bar
   ========================================================= */

.iift-trust-bar {
  padding: var(--iift-space-8) 0;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
}

.iift-trust-bar .iift-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--iift-space-6);
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-trust-bar__label {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--iift-tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.iift-trust-bar__logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--iift-space-6);
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-trust-bar__logo {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: filter 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}

.iift-trust-bar__logo:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* =========================================================
   Stats bar
   ========================================================= */

.iift-stats-bar {
  padding: var(--iift-space-12) 0;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.iift-stats-bar__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--iift-space-6);
  text-align: center;
}

.iift-stats-bar__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--iift-space-2);
}

.iift-stats-bar__value {
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
}

.iift-stats-bar__label {
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: var(--iift-tracking-wide);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-stats-bar__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--iift-space-8);
  }

  .iift-stats-bar__value {
    font-size: var(--iift-fs-3xl);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .iift-stats-bar__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Testimonial strip
   ========================================================= */

.iift-testimonial-strip {
  padding: var(--iift-space-20) 0;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
}

.iift-testimonial-strip__head {
  margin-bottom: var(--iift-space-10);
}

.iift-testimonial-strip__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--iift-space-6);
}

.iift-testimonial-card {
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--iift-space-8);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: var(--iift-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--iift-space-6);
}

.iift-testimonial-card__quote {
  flex: 1;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-lg);
  line-height: var(--iift-leading-relaxed);
  color: var(--iift-text);
  margin: 0;
}

.iift-testimonial-card__footer {
  margin: 0;
}

.iift-testimonial-card__footer cite {
  font-style: normal;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.iift-testimonial-card__footer strong {
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
}

.iift-testimonial-card__footer span {
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-xs);
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-testimonial-strip__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 560px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Content upgrade (lead magnet)
   ========================================================= */

.iift-content-upgrade {
  margin: var(--iift-space-10) 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: var(--iift-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-content-upgrade__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--iift-space-8);
  padding: var(--iift-space-8);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.04), rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.06));
}

.iift-content-upgrade__copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--iift-space-3);
}

.iift-content-upgrade__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: var(--iift-tracking-wider);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--iift-radius-pill);
}

.iift-content-upgrade__headline {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-xl);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  line-height: var(--iift-leading-snug);
}

.iift-content-upgrade__sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--iift-fs-base);
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  line-height: var(--iift-leading-relaxed);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .iift-content-upgrade__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Design Polish — elevated cards, refined pills, clean CTAs,
   stronger hierarchy, editorial feel
   ========================================================= */

/* --- Card elevation system --- */
.iift-post-card,
.iift-featured-post {
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.iift-post-card:hover,
.iift-post-card:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.iift-post-card__media {
  border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
}

.iift-featured-post {
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07), 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-featured-post__media {
  border-radius: 0;
}

.iift-featured-post__body {
  padding: 30px 26px;
}

.iift-featured-post h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.28;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.iift-post-card__body {
  padding: 14px 18px 20px;
}

.iift-post-card h2 {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.38;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

/* --- Category pills: refined editorial style --- */
.iift-category-pill {
  background: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.08);
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 11px;
  min-height: 22px;
  line-height: 16px;
}

.iift-category-pill:hover {
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Hero-context pill stays slightly larger for visual anchor */
.iift-post-hero .iift-category-pill,
.iift-learning-hero .iift-category-pill {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  min-height: 26px;
}

/* --- Hero sections: stronger background --- */
.iift-learning-hero,
.iift-post-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #f3f3f3 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  position: relative;
}

.iift-learning-hero::after,
.iift-post-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 0% 50%, rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.055) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Hero form card: stronger elevation --- */
.iift-hub-lead-panel,
.iift-post-hero__form {
  border-radius: 14px;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--iift-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* --- Inline CTA: clean red-accent border, no yellow gradient --- */
.iift-inline-cta {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.15);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  margin: 40px 0;
}

/* --- Section headings: editorial red-underline treatment --- */
.iift-featured-band__head h2,
.iift-section-head h2,
.iift-section-head--row h2 {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 26px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.iift-featured-band__head h2::after,
.iift-section-head h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* --- Featured band: surface tint to separate visually --- */
.iift-featured-band {
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  padding: 42px 0 24px;
}

/* --- Article prose heading hierarchy --- */
.iift-entry-content h2 {
  font-size: 27px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #ebebeb;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.iift-entry-content h3 {
  font-size: 21px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* --- Article featured image: rounded, stronger shadow --- */
.iift-hero-image {
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* --- TOC widget: editorial left-accent card --- */
.iift-widget:has(.iift-toc),
.iift-widget:has([data-iift-toc]) {
  background: #fafafa;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--iift-primary);
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}

/* --- Sidebar cards: deeper elevation --- */
.iift-lead-card,
.iift-widget {
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.iift-lead-card {
  border-top-width: 5px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* --- Form inputs: polished --- */
.iift-form-control {
  background: #fafafa;
  border-color: #d8d8d8;
  border-radius: 6px;
  height: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  line-height: 44px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

select.iift-form-control {
  line-height: normal;
  height: 44px;
}

.iift-form-control:focus {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.1);
}

/* --- Primary CTA buttons: slight radius increase --- */
.iift-btn {
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* --- Intent strip: card container with red CTA last item --- */
.iift-post-intent-strip {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  gap: 8px;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip a,
.iift-post-intent-strip button {
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 8px;
  min-height: 70px;
  transition: background 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip a:hover,
.iift-post-intent-strip button:hover {
  background: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* "Ready to apply?" link — primary red CTA */
.iift-post-intent-strip a {
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-post-intent-strip a span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.iift-post-intent-strip a strong {
  color: #fff;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip a:hover {
  background: var(--iift-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--iift-primary-dark);
}

/* --- Share row: pill-style social buttons --- */
.iift-share-row {
  padding: 14px 0 20px;
  gap: 8px;
}

.iift-share-row a,
.iift-share-row button {
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.iift-share-row a:hover,
.iift-share-row button:hover {
  background: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.08);
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.2);
}

/* --- Eyebrow: tighter, more refined --- */
.iift-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* --- Breadcrumbs: slightly more refined --- */
.iift-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* =========================================================
   Premium Polish v3 — bug fixes + editorial elevation
   - Form input visibility fix (white-on-white)
   - Homepage full-width grid (no phantom sidebar)
   - Author social icons
   - Archive CTA contrast
   - Premium hero, breadcrumb, EEAT, sidebar
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- BUG FIX: form inputs visibility ---------- */
/* !important needed: .iift-lead-form--premium .iift-form-control { background:#fff }
   at line ~1336 has identical specificity and the cascade isn't reliable across
   cache-varying upload cycles. Force win unconditionally. */
.iift-lead-form--premium .iift-form-control,
.iift-form-control {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  background: #f5f5f5 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #c8c8c8 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  height: 46px !important;
  min-height: 46px !important;
  line-height: 46px !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: #1a1a1a !important;
  padding: 0 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.iift-lead-form--premium .iift-form-control:hover,
.iift-form-control:hover {
  background: #fff !important;
  border-color: #a8a8a8 !important;
}

.iift-lead-form--premium .iift-form-control:focus,
.iift-form-control:focus {
  background: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--iift-primary) !important;
  outline: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.12) !important;
}

.iift-form-control::placeholder {
  color: #999 !important;
  opacity: 1;
}

select.iift-form-control,
.iift-lead-form--premium select.iift-form-control {
  line-height: normal;
  padding-right: 36px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23555'><path d='M3 6l5 5 5-5'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 12px center;
  background-size: 14px;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}

.iift-form-control:hover,
.iift-lead-form--premium .iift-form-control:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #b0b0b0;
}

.iift-form-control:focus,
.iift-lead-form--premium .iift-form-control:focus {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  outline: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.12);
}

.iift-form-control::placeholder {
  color: #888;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ---------- BUG FIX: homepage full-width grid ---------- */
.iift-content-grid-wrap--home,
.iift-content-grid-wrap--archive {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  display: block;
}

.iift-content-grid-wrap--home .iift-main-column,
.iift-content-grid-wrap--archive .iift-main-column {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Wider archive grid on bigger viewports */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .iift-archive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .iift-archive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

/* ---------- BUG FIX: archive CTA contrast ---------- */
.iift-archive-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);
  border: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.iift-archive-cta h2,
.iift-archive-cta p {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.iift-archive-cta h2 {
  font-size: 26px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.iift-archive-cta .iift-eyebrow {
  color: var(--iift-accent) !important;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.iift-archive-cta .iift-btn,
.iift-archive-cta .iift-btn--accent {
  color: #111 !important;
  background: var(--iift-accent) !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
}

/* ---------- HERO REFINEMENTS ---------- */
.iift-learning-hero,
.iift-post-hero {
  padding: 56px 0 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #efefef 100%);
}

.iift-learning-hero::before,
.iift-post-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -120px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.iift-learning-hero > .iift-container,
.iift-post-hero > .iift-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.iift-learning-hero h1,
.iift-post-hero h1,
.iift-author-hero h1 {
  font-size: 50px;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-learning-hero h1,
  .iift-post-hero h1 {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
}

/* Breadcrumb refinement */
.iift-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #707070;
}

.iift-breadcrumbs span[aria-hidden="true"] {
  color: #c0c0c0;
}

.iift-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ---------- POST META refinement ---------- */
.iift-post-hero .iift-post-meta--trust {
  margin-top: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.iift-post-meta time {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
}

.iift-author-strip--trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.iift-author-strip__avatar img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.iift-author-strip > div:not(.iift-reviewed-by) {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.iift-author-strip span:first-child {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-author-strip strong a {
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.iift-author-strip strong a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-author-strip em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.iift-difficulty-pill {
  margin-left: 8px;
}

/* ---------- FEATURED IMAGE on single post ---------- */
.iift-featured-media {
  position: relative;
  margin: 32px 0 36px;
}

.iift-hero-image {
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  width: 100%;
}

/* ---------- INTENT STRIP refinement (bigger, more elegant) ---------- */
.iift-post-intent-strip {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip a,
.iift-post-intent-strip button {
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  min-height: 78px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip a span,
.iift-post-intent-strip button span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip a strong,
.iift-post-intent-strip button strong {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ---------- SHARE ROW refinement ---------- */
.iift-share-row {
  padding: 16px 0 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.iift-share-row span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ---------- ARTICLE PROSE: editorial typography ---------- */
.iift-entry-content {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #2a2a2a;
}

.iift-entry-content > p:first-of-type {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

.iift-entry-content h2 {
  font-size: 30px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #ebebeb;
  position: relative;
}

.iift-entry-content h2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-entry-content h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  margin-top: 38px;
}

.iift-entry-content blockquote {
  position: relative;
  margin: 36px 0;
  padding: 24px 28px 24px 56px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.iift-entry-content blockquote::before {
  content: "“";
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 6px;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-size: 60px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.iift-entry-content table {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 32px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-entry-content th {
  background: #fafafa;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.iift-entry-content th:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}

.iift-entry-content td {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.iift-entry-content td:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}

.iift-entry-content tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.iift-entry-content ul,
.iift-entry-content ol {
  margin: 24px 0;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.iift-entry-content ul li {
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.iift-entry-content ul li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -16px;
  top: 12px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.iift-entry-content ol li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.iift-entry-content ol li::marker {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-entry-content figure {
  margin: 36px -20px;
}

.iift-entry-content figure img {
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.iift-entry-content figcaption {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding-left: 16px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--iift-border);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

/* ---------- SIDEBAR: premium treatment ---------- */
.iift-sticky-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.iift-widget,
.iift-lead-card {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding: 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.iift-lead-card {
  border-top: 5px solid var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-lead-card h2,
.iift-widget h2 {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
}

.iift-widget .iift-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* TOC widget — distinct treatment */
.iift-widget .iift-toc {
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
  border-left: 2px solid #ebebeb;
  padding-left: 14px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.iift-widget .iift-toc a {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 0;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-left: -16px;
  padding-left: 14px;
  transition: color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}

.iift-widget .iift-toc a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  border-left-color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-widget .iift-toc a.is-h3 {
  padding-left: 28px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

.iift-widget .iift-toc a.is-h3:hover {
  padding-left: 28px;
}

.iift-check-list {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  list-style: none;
}

.iift-check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #444;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.iift-check-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.iift-check-list li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  top: 8px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 4px;
  border-left: 2px solid #fff;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #fff;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ---------- INLINE CTA refinement (more elegant) ---------- */
.iift-inline-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.15);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin: 44px 0;
  padding: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.iift-inline-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.iift-inline-cta::after {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-inline-cta h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ---------- EEAT panel ---------- */
.iift-eeat-panel {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fafafa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.iift-eeat-panel .iift-section-head {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.iift-eeat-panel .iift-section-head h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.iift-eeat-panel .iift-section-head p {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  max-width: 720px;
}

.iift-eeat-facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 22px 0 28px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.iift-eeat-facts span {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  border-right: 1px solid #ebebeb;
}

.iift-eeat-facts span:first-child {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.iift-eeat-facts span:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}

.iift-eeat-facts time {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
}

.iift-eeat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-eeat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .iift-eeat-facts {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .iift-eeat-facts span {
    padding: 0;
    border-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .iift-eeat-facts span:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------- AUTHOR / REVIEWER cards ---------- */
.iift-eeat-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.iift-eeat-card--author {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-eeat-card--reviewer {
  border-top: 3px solid #28a745;
}

.iift-eeat-card__media img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.iift-eeat-card__body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body .iift-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body h3 a {
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-eeat-role {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #555;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

/* Author social icon row */
.iift-author-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-author-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, transform 0.15s;
}

.iift-author-social a:hover {
  background: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.3);
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-author-social a svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.iift-eeat-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.iift-tag-list span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.iift-tag-list a {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
  color: #444;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}

.iift-tag-list a:hover {
  background: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.08);
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-policy-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.iift-policy-links a {
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-policy-links a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ---------- POPUP refinement ---------- */
.iift-popup {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 24px;
}

.iift-popup.is-open {
  display: flex;
  animation: iift-fade-in 0.2s ease;
}

@keyframes iift-fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

.iift-popup__dialog {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  max-width: 880px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  animation: iift-pop-in 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.32, 1.5, 0.5, 1);
}

@keyframes iift-pop-in {
  from { transform: scale(0.96) translateY(8px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.iift-popup__copy {
  padding: 36px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fafafa 0%, #f0f0f0 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-popup__copy::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.iift-popup__copy > * {
  position: relative;
}

.iift-popup__copy h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  margin: 6px 0 12px;
}

.iift-popup__copy > p {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #444;
}

.iift-popup__copy form {
  display: none;
}

.iift-popup__dialog > .iift-lead-form {
  padding: 36px 32px;
  background: #fff;
}

.iift-popup__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #444;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
}

.iift-popup__close:hover {
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-popup__dialog {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
    align-self: flex-end;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .iift-popup {
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .iift-popup__copy {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .iift-popup__dialog > .iift-lead-form {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* ---------- FEATURED POST card refinement ---------- */
.iift-featured-post {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.iift-featured-post__media {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: #f4f4f4;
}

.iift-featured-post__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.iift-featured-post:hover .iift-featured-post__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.iift-featured-post__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 36px;
  gap: 6px;
}

.iift-featured-post__body h2 {
  margin: 12px 0 12px;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.iift-featured-post__body p {
  margin: 4px 0 14px;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.iift-featured-post__body .iift-text-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.iift-featured-post__body .iift-text-link::after {
  content: " →";
}

.iift-featured-post__body .iift-text-link:hover {
  background: var(--iift-primary-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-featured-post {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .iift-featured-post__body {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* ---------- POST CARDS refinement (more refined) ---------- */
.iift-post-card__media {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: #f4f4f4;
}

.iift-post-card__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.iift-post-card:hover .iift-post-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.iift-post-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 18px 20px 22px;
}

.iift-post-card__body > .iift-category-pill {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.iift-post-card h2 {
  margin: 12px 0 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.32;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.iift-post-card__meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.iift-post-card p {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #5a5a5a;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.iift-post-card__link {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}

.iift-post-card__link::after {
  content: " →";
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.iift-post-card:hover .iift-post-card__link::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- HUB LEAD PANEL refinement ---------- */
.iift-hub-lead-panel,
.iift-post-hero__form {
  padding: 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--iift-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.iift-hub-lead-panel .iift-eyebrow,
.iift-post-hero__form .iift-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.iift-hub-lead-panel h2,
.iift-post-hero__form h2 {
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ---------- BUTTONS refinement ---------- */
.iift-btn {
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  min-height: 46px;
}

.iift-btn::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 6px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 6px 0 6px 8px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent currentColor;
}

.iift-btn--accent::after,
.iift-btn--ghost::after {
  display: none;
}

.iift-lead-form button.iift-btn::after,
.iift-newsletter-form button.iift-btn::after {
  display: none;
}

/* ---------- BREADCRUMB on single post: more polished ---------- */
.iift-post-hero .iift-breadcrumbs,
.iift-learning-hero .iift-breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- POST META TIMELINE — refined ---------- */
.iift-post-meta--trust {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 18px;
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-post-meta--trust > a {
  margin-right: 4px;
}

/* ---------- RECENT ARTICLES "GRID" override (full width) ---------- */
.iift-content-grid-wrap--home .iift-section-head,
.iift-content-grid-wrap--archive .iift-section-head {
  padding-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ---------- RELATED POSTS section ---------- */
.iift-related-posts {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid #ebebeb;
}

.iift-related-posts__head {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.iift-related-posts__head h2 {
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
}

/* ---------- POST NAVIGATION ---------- */
.iift-post-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.iift-post-nav__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
}

.iift-post-nav__item:hover {
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-post-nav__item span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-post-nav__item strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-post-nav__item:hover strong {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-post-nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------- HERO POST GRID layout fix ---------- */
.iift-post-hero__grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) 400px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-post-hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

/* ---------- LEARNING HERO grid ---------- */
.iift-learning-hero__grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) 400px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-learning-hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

/* ---------- POST CTA: ensure white text on dark bg ---------- */
.iift-post-cta h2,
.iift-post-cta p,
.iift-post-cta .iift-eyebrow,
.iift-post-cta .iift-form-note {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-eyebrow {
  color: var(--iift-accent) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta {
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2a2a2a 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid #1a1a1a !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.iift-post-cta h2 {
  font-size: 26px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
  line-height: 1.22 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form {
  padding: 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* post-CTA inputs: override the global !important to render white on dark panel */
.iift-post-cta .iift-form-control {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #d8d8d8 !important;
  color: #1a1a1a !important;
}

/* Fix 6 — Post-CTA layout: better grid, visible form panel, working checklist */
.iift-post-cta {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr) !important;
  gap: 36px !important;
  align-items: start !important;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 26px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
}

/* Checklist bullets inside dark post-CTA: use red dot instead of white checkmark */
.iift-post-cta .iift-check-list li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-check-list li::before {
  background: var(--iift-accent) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-check-list li::after {
  border-color: #1a1a1a !important;
}

/* Fix 2 — TOC widget max-height so lead card is always visible */
.iift-toc-widget {
  max-height: calc(55vh - 100px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #e0e0e0 transparent;
}

.iift-toc-widget::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}

.iift-toc-widget::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}

.iift-toc-widget::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #d8d8d8;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-form-trust span {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- DECORATIVE: editorial flourishes ---------- */

/* Drop cap for first paragraph (subtle editorial touch) */
.iift-entry-content > p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  float: left;
  font-size: 64px;
  line-height: 0.95;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  margin: 6px 12px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Pull-quote utility (for editor: <p class="has-pull-quote">) */
.iift-entry-content .has-pull-quote,
.iift-entry-content .wp-block-pullquote {
  margin: 40px -10px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--iift-primary);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--iift-primary);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
}

/* Number callout — magazine-style stat */
.iift-entry-content .iift-stat,
.iift-entry-content .has-stat {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.08);
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* ---------- CONTAINER refinements ---------- */
.iift-container {
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .iift-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
  }
}

/* ---------- POST LAYOUT: tighter sidebar gap ---------- */
.iift-post-layout {
  gap: 56px;
  padding-top: 48px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-post-layout {
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

/* ---------- ENTRY CONTENT prose: better default ---------- */
.iift-entry-content {
  max-width: 740px;
}

.iift-entry-content > p,
.iift-entry-content > h2,
.iift-entry-content > h3,
.iift-entry-content > ul,
.iift-entry-content > ol,
.iift-entry-content > blockquote,
.iift-entry-content > figure,
.iift-entry-content > table {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.iift-entry-content > .iift-inline-cta {
  margin-left: -20px;
  margin-right: -20px;
}

/* ---------- TAG list refinement ---------- */
.iift-eeat-links {
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* ---------- FEATURED BAND tightening ---------- */
.iift-featured-band {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fafafa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 52px 0 28px;
}

.iift-featured-band__head {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.iift-featured-band__head .iift-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Final Polish — category sections, dark CTA contrast,
   email field, NPF alignment, ancillary pages
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- HOMEPAGE: category sections ---------- */
.iift-category-sections {
  display: block;
}

.iift-category-section {
  padding: 64px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.iift-category-section.is-tinted {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fafafa 0%, #f4f4f4 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #ececec;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;
}

.iift-category-section.is-plain {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.iift-category-section__head {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
}

.iift-category-section__lede {
  flex: 1 1 480px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.iift-category-section__lede .iift-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

.iift-category-section__lede h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.iift-category-section__lede h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.iift-category-section__desc {
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  max-width: 580px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

.iift-category-section__view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.iift-category-section__view-all:hover {
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  transform: translateX(2px);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-category-section__view-all span {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.iift-category-section__view-all:hover span {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.iift-archive-grid--category {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .iift-archive-grid--category {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-archive-grid--category {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .iift-category-section {
    padding: 44px 0;
  }
  .iift-category-section__head {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .iift-category-section__view-all {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .iift-category-section__lede h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .iift-archive-grid--category {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------- HOMEPAGE: final "all articles" CTA ---------- */
.iift-all-articles-cta {
  padding: 72px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 50%, rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-all-articles-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.iift-all-articles-cta__inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-all-articles-cta__copy .iift-eyebrow {
  color: var(--iift-accent);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.iift-all-articles-cta__copy h2 {
  margin: 8px 0 12px !important;
  font-size: 36px !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent) !important;
}

.iift-all-articles-cta__copy p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  max-width: 540px;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
}

.iift-all-articles-cta__copy .iift-eyebrow {
  color: var(--iift-accent) !important;
}

.iift-all-articles-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.iift-all-articles-cta__actions .iift-btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

.iift-all-articles-cta__actions .iift-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
}

.iift-all-articles-cta__actions .iift-btn:not(.iift-btn--ghost) {
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-all-articles-cta {
    padding: 52px 0;
  }
  .iift-all-articles-cta__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .iift-all-articles-cta__copy h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
  .iift-all-articles-cta__actions {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ---------- DARK CTA: form contrast hardening (trust pills + labels) ---------- */
.iift-post-cta .iift-form-trust span,
.iift-archive-cta .iift-form-trust span {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-field-label,
.iift-post-cta label.iift-field-label,
.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form label {
  color: #1a1a1a !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-form-note {
  color: #f5f5f5 !important;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form button.iift-btn {
  background: var(--iift-primary) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.4);
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form button.iift-btn:hover {
  background: var(--iift-primary-dark) !important;
}

/* ---------- POST META in dark sections inherits white ---------- */
.iift-post-cta .iift-post-meta,
.iift-post-cta .iift-post-meta span,
.iift-archive-cta .iift-post-meta {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* ---------- HUB hero panel: nicer form note color ---------- */
.iift-hub-lead-panel .iift-form-note,
.iift-post-hero__form .iift-form-note {
  color: #6b6b6b;
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* ---------- AUTHOR ARCHIVE polish ---------- */
.iift-author-hero {
  padding: 64px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #efefef 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-author-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.iift-author-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.iift-author-hero__avatar img {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 5px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.iift-author-hero h1 {
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.iift-author-hero p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #444;
  max-width: 720px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-author-hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .iift-author-hero__avatar img {
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }
}

/* ---------- AUTHOR META ROW (on author archive) ---------- */
.iift-author-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 14px 0 6px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.iift-author-stat {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

.iift-author-stat strong {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.iift-author-role {
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

/* Author hero — body needs a bit of polish too */
.iift-author-hero__grid > div:last-child h1 {
  font-size: 38px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-author-hero__grid > div:last-child h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

/* Author social icons on author hero (slightly larger) */
.iift-author-hero .iift-author-social {
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.iift-author-hero .iift-author-social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}

.iift-author-hero .iift-author-social a svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* ---------- 404 page polish ---------- */
.iift-404 {
  padding: 96px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.iift-404 h1 {
  font-size: 96px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.iift-404 h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.iift-404 p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

.iift-404__actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ---------- SEARCH RESULTS polish ---------- */
.iift-search-no-results {
  padding: 48px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #fafafa;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

/* ---------- COMMENTS polish ---------- */
.comments-area {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid #ebebeb;
}

.comments-title,
.comment-reply-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.comment-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.comment-body {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

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

.comment-author .avatar {
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.comment-form-comment textarea,
.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: #f7f7f7;
  border: 1px solid #d0d0d0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.comment-form textarea:focus,
.comment-form input:focus {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  outline: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.1);
}

/* ---------- PAGINATION polish ---------- */
.iift-pagination,
.navigation.pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.iift-pagination a,
.iift-pagination span,
.navigation.pagination a,
.navigation.pagination span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}

.iift-pagination a:hover,
.navigation.pagination a:hover {
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-pagination .current,
.navigation.pagination .current {
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- LOAD MORE button (infinite scroll mode) ---------- */
.iift-load-more {
  display: block;
  margin: 36px auto;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.iift-load-more:hover {
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- CATEGORY CHIPS polish ---------- */
.iift-category-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}

.iift-category-chips__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.iift-category-chips a {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #fff;
  color: #444;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}

.iift-category-chips a:hover {
  background: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.3);
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

/* ---------- RELATED PROGRAMMES section polish ---------- */
.iift-related-programmes {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #fafafa 0%, #f5f5f5 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
}

.iift-related-programmes__head {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.iift-related-programmes__head h2 {
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  margin: 0;
}

.iift-related-programmes__head .iift-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.iift-related-programmes__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-related-programmes {
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .iift-related-programmes__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.iift-related-programme {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.iift-related-programme:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.2);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-related-programme img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.iift-related-programme__body {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.iift-related-programme__body strong {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
}

.iift-related-programme__body span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

/* ---------- MOBILE STICKY CTA polish ---------- */
.iift-mobile-sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 9000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta > div {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta > div span {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta > div strong {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta .iift-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-height: 42px;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 0 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: flex;
  }
  body.iift-blog-theme.single-post {
    padding-bottom: 76px;
  }
}

/* ---------- POST META in single hero — single line refinement ---------- */
.iift-post-meta--trust > * + *::before {
  content: "•";
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 10px;
  color: #d0d0d0;
}

/* ---------- FORM intro / title polish ---------- */
.iift-lead-form__title {
  font-family: var(--iift-font-accent);
  font-size: 19px;
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.iift-lead-form__intro {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ---------- FORM message states ---------- */
.iift-form-message {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-form-message.is-success {
  display: block;
  background: #e8f5e9;
  color: #1b5e20;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 94, 32, 0.15);
}

.iift-form-message.is-error {
  display: block;
  background: #fde8e9;
  color: #b9151a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(185, 21, 26, 0.2);
}

/* ---------- FOCUS-VISIBLE refinement ---------- */
.iift-btn:focus-visible,
.iift-form-control:focus-visible,
.iift-category-section__view-all:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.5);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Preserved motion-reduction block (must stay last)
   ========================================================= */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Defensive fixes — CTA/TOC nesting, card layout, call CTAs (2026-05)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Defensive: CTA must never render inside TOC or nav blocks */
#ez-toc-container .iift-inline-cta,
.ez-toc-container .iift-inline-cta,
nav .iift-inline-cta { display: none !important; }

/* Featured post: image column stretches to match body height — no blank area */
.iift-featured-post { align-items: stretch; }
.iift-featured-post__media { aspect-ratio: unset; min-height: 260px; height: 100%; }
.iift-featured-post__media img { height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Mobile sticky CTA: two-action layout (Call + Enquire) */
.iift-mobile-sticky-cta__actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; align-items: center; }
.iift-mobile-sticky-cta .iift-call-btn { padding: 8px 12px; min-height: 42px; font-size: 13px; }

/* Intent strip: 4-column layout to accommodate Call Admissions tile */
.iift-post-intent-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-post-intent-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-call-btn {
  display: block;
  min-height: 84px;
  padding: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: var(--iift-radius);
  background: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--iift-text);
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}
.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-call-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Visual, CRO & Device-Adaptive fixes (2026-05 round 2)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Fix: intent strip call-btn text visible on white background --- */
.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-call-btn { background: #fff !important; border-color: var(--iift-border) !important; }
.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-call-btn span { color: var(--iift-muted) !important; }
.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-call-btn strong { color: var(--iift-heading) !important; }
.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-call-btn:hover { background: rgba(227,30,36,0.04) !important; border-color: var(--iift-primary) !important; }

/* --- Fix: image containers — overflow hidden + consistent aspect ratio --- */
.iift-related-card__media {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--iift-surface-soft);
}
.iift-related-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.iift-related-card:hover .iift-related-card__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Ensure overflow clipping on all media containers */
.iift-post-card__media,
.iift-featured-post__media,
.iift-programme-card__media { overflow: hidden; }

/* --- Redesigned Related Posts — full card style --- */
.iift-related-posts {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.iift-related-posts .iift-section-head { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.iift-related-posts__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.iift-related-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--iift-shadow-soft);
  transition: border-color 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}
.iift-related-card:hover, .iift-related-card:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(227,30,36,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.iift-related-card__placeholder {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f5f5, #ebebeb);
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.iift-related-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 18px 20px;
  gap: 6px;
}
.iift-related-card__category {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  min-height: 22px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-radius: 3px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.iift-related-card h3 {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}
.iift-related-card h3 a { color: var(--iift-heading); text-decoration: none; }
.iift-related-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--iift-primary); }
.iift-related-card .iift-post-card__meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--iift-muted);
}

/* --- Post CTA — improved composition + direct call row --- */
.iift-post-cta {
  padding: 40px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #1e1e1e 100%) !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.22) !important;
}
.iift-post-cta__copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.iift-post-cta h2 {
  font-size: 28px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  margin: 0 0 4px !important;
}
.iift-post-cta > .iift-post-cta__copy > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72) !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
}
.iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.iift-post-cta__call {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: background 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
}
.iift-post-cta__call:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); color: #fff; }
.iift-post-cta__call i { color: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400); font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form {
  background: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 28px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important;
}
.iift-post-cta .iift-form-control {
  background: #f8f8f8 !important;
  border-color: #ddd !important;
  color: #1a1a1a !important;
}

/* --- Device-adaptive: mobile call-first CTA --- */
.iift-call-primary {
  display: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-call-primary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--iift-primary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(227,30,36,0.35);
    transition: background 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
  }
  .iift-call-primary:hover { background: var(--iift-primary-dark, #b91218); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .iift-call-primary i { font-size: 20px; }

  .iift-post-cta { padding: 24px !important; }
  .iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form { padding: 18px !important; }

  .iift-post-intent-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
  .iift-intent-mobile-hide { display: none !important; }

  .iift-related-posts__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-related-posts__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CRO/UX/SEO polish implementation (2026-05)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Media containers: force generated WP images to fill their fixed-ratio boxes. */
.iift-post-card__media,
.iift-featured-post__media,
.iift-related-card__media,
.iift-recommended-card__media,
.iift-programme-card__media {
  position: relative !important;
  display: block !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: #f4f4f4;
}

.iift-post-card__media,
.iift-related-card__media,
.iift-recommended-card__media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10 !important;
}

.iift-featured-post__media {
  min-height: 260px;
}

.iift-post-card__media img,
.iift-featured-post__media img,
.iift-related-card__media img,
.iift-recommended-card__media img,
.iift-programme-card__media img,
.iift-programme-card__media .iift-programme-card__image {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center !important;
}

.iift-category-pill,
.iift-post-card__body > .iift-category-pill,
.iift-related-card__category,
.iift-recommended-card .iift-category-pill {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 100%;
  align-self: flex-start;
  white-space: normal;
}

/* Article intent strip: explicit tiles prevent link-wide style bleed. */
.iift-post-intent-strip {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 92px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: left;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile--form {
  background: #f6f6f6 !important;
  border: 1px solid transparent !important;
  color: var(--iift-heading) !important;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile--apply {
  background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  background-color: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile--call {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.32) !important;
  color: var(--iift-heading) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile--form span,
.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile--call span {
  color: #626262 !important;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile--form strong,
.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile--call strong {
  color: var(--iift-heading) !important;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile--apply span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84) !important;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile--apply strong {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Post admissions CTA: cleaner split, readable form, direct-call prominence. */
.iift-post-cta {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(300px, 340px) !important;
  gap: 34px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 42px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.16), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #202020 100%) !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.iift-post-cta__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 26px;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  color: #161616;
  background: var(--iift-accent);
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.iift-post-cta h2 {
  max-width: 650px;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px) !important;
  line-height: 1.16 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__subhead {
  max-width: 620px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics span {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.iift-post-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.iift-post-cta__call,
.iift-post-cta__apply {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-post-cta__call {
  color: #161616 !important;
  background: var(--iift-accent) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-accent) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__apply {
  color: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form {
  width: 100% !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form .iift-field-label,
.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form .iift-form-note {
  color: #424242 !important;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form .iift-form-trust span {
  color: #1a1a1a !important;
  background: #f5f5f5 !important;
  border-color: #e0e0e0 !important;
}

/* Sidebar: shorter form first, TOC remains visible and useful. */
.iift-lead-card {
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, max-height 0.18s ease, padding 0.18s ease, margin 0.18s ease;
}

.iift-lead-card .iift-check-list {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.iift-lead-card .iift-lead-form__fields {
  gap: 8px;
}

.iift-lead-card .iift-form-note {
  display: none;
}

.iift-lead-card .iift-form-trust {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.iift-toc-widget {
  max-height: min(440px, calc(58vh - 110px)) !important;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.iift-widget .iift-toc a {
  border-radius: 5px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  body.iift-post-cta-active .iift-sidebar .iift-lead-card {
    max-height: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

/* In-content Easy TOC stays SEO-visible but looks intentional. */
#ez-toc-container,
.ez-toc-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 26px 0 34px !important;
  padding: 22px 24px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--iift-primary) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

#ez-toc-container a,
.ez-toc-container a {
  color: #3f3f3f !important;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
}

/* Related posts: full article cards with guaranteed compact pills. */
.iift-related-posts {
  margin-top: 52px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.iift-related-posts__grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
}

.iift-related-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  min-height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.iift-related-card__body {
  display: flex !important;
  flex: 1;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 17px 18px 19px !important;
}

.iift-related-card h3 {
  margin: 2px 0 0 !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
}

.iift-related-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #5f5f5f;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.iift-related-card__link {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: var(--iift-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Recommended carousel. */
.iift-recommended-carousel {
  padding: 38px 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.iift-featured-band + .iift-recommended-carousel,
.iift-learning-hero + .iift-recommended-carousel {
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.iift-recommended-carousel__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.iift-recommended-carousel__head h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
}

.iift-recommended-carousel__controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.iift-recommended-carousel__controls button {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  background: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.iift-recommended-carousel__controls button:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--iift-primary);
  border-color: var(--iift-primary);
}

.iift-recommended-carousel__track {
  display: grid;
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(260px, 31%);
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  gap: 18px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 2px 2px 18px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.iift-recommended-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.iift-recommended-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 18px 18px;
}

.iift-recommended-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.iift-recommended-card h3 a {
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-recommended-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--iift-primary);
}

/* Homepage/archive conversion surfaces. */
.iift-category-sections > .iift-container .iift-archive-cta {
  margin: 4px 0 52px;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta {
  min-height: 78px;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta .iift-call-btn {
  background: var(--iift-primary) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--iift-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.28);
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta .iift-btn--ghost {
  color: var(--iift-heading) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-border) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-post-intent-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }

  .iift-related-posts__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }

  .iift-recommended-carousel__track {
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(250px, 46%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-post-intent-strip .iift-intent-mobile-hide {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .iift-post-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
  }

  .iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    padding: 18px !important;
  }

  .iift-post-cta__actions,
  .iift-post-cta__call,
  .iift-post-cta__apply {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .iift-related-posts__grid,
  .iift-recommended-carousel__track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(82%, 1fr);
  }

  .iift-recommended-carousel__head {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .iift-recommended-carousel__controls {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

.iift-category-pill,
.iift-related-card__category,
.iift-recommended-card .iift-category-pill,
.iift-featured-post .iift-category-pill,
.iift-tag-list a,
.iift-policy-links a {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  width: auto !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 28px;
  padding: 6px 12px !important;
  color: #1f1f1f !important;
  font-family: var(--iift-font-heading);
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  background: #fff4f4 !important;
  background-color: #fff4f4 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.24) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__track {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(760px, 86%) !important;
  grid-auto-flow: column !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  padding: 2px 2px 18px !important;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
}
.iift-featured-carousel__track::-webkit-scrollbar,
.iift-recommended-carousel__track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.iift-featured-carousel__slide { min-width: 0; scroll-snap-align: start; }
.iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post { height: 100%; margin: 0; }
.iift-featured-carousel__cta {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 420px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 42px;
  color: #fff;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.22), transparent 34%), linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #282828 100%);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}
.iift-featured-carousel__cta h3 { max-width: 520px; margin: 10px 0 12px; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px); }
.iift-featured-carousel__cta p { max-width: 520px; margin: 0; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; }
.iift-featured-carousel__cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
.iift-featured-carousel__cta .iift-btn--ghost { color: #fff !important; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important; }
.iift-recommended-carousel__track { scrollbar-width: none !important; overscroll-behavior-x: contain; }

.iift-post-cta { gap: 42px !important; align-items: stretch !important; padding: 46px 52px !important; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important; }
.iift-post-cta h2 { max-width: 620px; margin-top: 12px !important; font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px) !important; line-height: 1.06 !important; }
.iift-post-cta__subhead { max-width: 580px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76) !important; }
.iift-post-cta__call,
.iift-post-cta__apply { gap: 10px; min-height: 54px; }
.iift-post-cta__call { min-width: 260px; color: #111 !important; background: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400) !important; border-color: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400) !important; }
.iift-post-cta__call i { color: #111 !important; }
.iift-post-cta__apply { color: #fff !important; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) !important; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important; }
.iift-post-cta__apply i { color: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400); }

.iift-eeat-panel { padding: 34px !important; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fbfbfb 100%) !important; border-radius: 12px !important; box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important; }
.iift-eeat-facts { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px !important; margin: 24px 0 26px !important; }
.iift-eeat-fact { display: flex !important; min-height: 78px !important; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start !important; justify-content: center; padding: 14px 16px !important; background: #fff !important; border: 1px solid #e7e7e7 !important; border-radius: 8px !important; }
.iift-eeat-fact > span { color: #777; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.iift-eeat-fact strong { margin-top: 4px; color: #111; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2; }
.iift-eeat-grid--single { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
.iift-eeat-card { grid-template-columns: 88px minmax(0, 1fr) !important; align-items: center; background: #fff !important; border-top: 4px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important; }
.iift-author-social { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-top: 12px; }
.iift-author-social .iift-text-link--profile { display: inline-flex; min-height: 34px; align-items: center; padding: 7px 12px; color: #111 !important; background: #fff4f4; border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.20); border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; }
.iift-author-social a:not(.iift-text-link--profile) { display: inline-grid; width: 34px; height: 34px; place-items: center; color: #222; background: #f7f7f7; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 50%; }

.iift-related-programmes { padding: 42px !important; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fafafa 100%) !important; border-radius: 12px !important; }
.iift-related-programmes .iift-section-head > p:last-child { max-width: 680px; margin-top: 8px; color: #5e5e5e; }
.iift-programme-grid { gap: 22px !important; }
.iift-programme-card { border-radius: 10px !important; box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important; }
.iift-programme-card__body { display: flex; min-height: 330px; flex-direction: column; padding: 20px 22px 22px !important; }
.iift-programme-card__quick { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.iift-programme-card__quick span,
.iift-programme-card__duration { display: inline-flex; min-height: 28px; align-items: center; padding: 5px 10px !important; color: #111 !important; font-size: 12px !important; font-weight: 800 !important; background: #fff4f4 !important; border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.20); border-radius: 999px !important; }
.iift-programme-card__duration { background: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400) !important; border-color: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400); }
.iift-programme-card__highlights { display: grid; gap: 8px; padding: 0; margin: 16px 0 20px; list-style: none; }
.iift-programme-card__highlights li { position: relative; padding-left: 18px; color: #4f4f4f; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.45; }
.iift-programme-card__highlights li::before { position: absolute; top: 0.62em; left: 0; width: 6px; height: 6px; content: ""; background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24); border-radius: 50%; }
.iift-programme-card__link { display: inline-flex !important; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-top: auto; }

.iift-archive-cta { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto !important; gap: 18px !important; align-items: center !important; padding: 24px 28px !important; color: var(--iift-heading) !important; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #fff8f8 100%) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.20) !important; border-left: 5px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important; border-radius: 10px !important; box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important; }
.iift-archive-cta__icon { display: inline-grid; width: 48px; height: 48px; place-items: center; color: #fff; background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24); border-radius: 50%; }
.iift-archive-cta h2,
.iift-archive-cta p,
.iift-archive-cta .iift-eyebrow { color: inherit !important; }
.iift-archive-cta h2 { margin: 4px 0 4px !important; font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 30px) !important; }
.iift-archive-cta p { margin: 0 !important; color: #555 !important; }
.iift-archive-cta__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: flex-end; }
.iift-archive-cta .iift-btn { display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; white-space: nowrap; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-featured-carousel__track { grid-auto-columns: minmax(86%, 1fr) !important; }
  .iift-eeat-facts { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .iift-archive-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .iift-archive-cta__actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-featured-carousel__track,
  .iift-recommended-carousel__track { grid-auto-columns: minmax(88%, 1fr) !important; }
  .iift-featured-carousel__cta { min-height: 360px; padding: 28px; }
  .iift-post-cta { padding: 28px !important; }
  .iift-post-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 10vw, 40px) !important; }
  .iift-eeat-panel,
  .iift-related-programmes { padding: 24px !important; }
  .iift-eeat-facts,
  .iift-eeat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .iift-eeat-card { grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
  .iift-eeat-card__media img { width: 72px !important; height: 72px !important; }
}

/* Final closeout polish: full-width sliders, post-end modules, stable SVG icons, EEAT cleanup. */
.iift-ui-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex: 0 0 18px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: currentColor;
}

.iift-ui-icon svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.iift-featured-carousel > .iift-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  padding-right: clamp(24px, 3vw, 56px) !important;
  padding-left: clamp(24px, 3vw, 56px) !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__track {
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(900px, 64vw) !important;
  gap: 28px !important;
  padding-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta {
  min-height: 430px !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.24), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #242424 100%) !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta h3,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta p,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta .iift-eyebrow {
  color: #fff !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta .iift-eyebrow {
  color: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400) !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta .iift-btn {
  min-height: 54px;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta .iift-btn--ghost {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.iift-post-after-content {
  max-width: 1320px !important;
  padding-top: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
}

.iift-post-after-content .iift-related-programmes,
.iift-post-after-content .iift-post-cta,
.iift-post-after-content .iift-related-posts,
.iift-post-after-content .iift-post-nav,
.iift-post-after-content .comments-area {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
}

.iift-post-after-content .iift-related-programmes {
  margin-top: 28px !important;
}

.iift-post-after-content .iift-post-cta {
  margin-top: 38px !important;
}

.iift-post-after-content .iift-related-posts {
  margin-top: 44px !important;
}

.iift-post-after-content .iift-related-posts__grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
}

.iift-archive-grid .iift-archive-cta {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.iift-category-sections > .iift-container .iift-archive-cta,
.iift-archive-cta {
  max-width: none !important;
  margin: 24px 0 34px !important;
  padding: 22px 26px !important;
}

.iift-archive-cta__copy {
  min-width: 0;
}

.iift-archive-cta__icon {
  width: 46px !important;
  height: 46px !important;
}

.iift-archive-cta__icon .iift-ui-icon {
  width: 21px;
  height: 21px;
}

.iift-archive-cta__actions .iift-btn--ghost {
  color: var(--iift-heading) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.25) !important;
}

.iift-eeat-panel {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-eeat-facts {
  padding: 20px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-facts > .iift-eeat-fact {
  display: flex !important;
  min-height: 94px !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 18px 20px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-facts > .iift-eeat-fact > span {
  display: block !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: #757575 !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-facts > .iift-eeat-fact strong,
.iift-eeat-facts > .iift-eeat-fact time {
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: #111 !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-grid--single .iift-eeat-card {
  grid-template-columns: 112px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  padding: 28px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body {
  min-width: 0;
}

.iift-author-social {
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.iift-author-social .iift-text-link--profile {
  width: auto !important;
  min-width: max-content !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 36px !important;
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  padding: 8px 13px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.iift-author-social .iift-text-link--profile::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.iift-author-social a:not(.iift-text-link--profile) {
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  flex: 0 0 36px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-featured-carousel__track {
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(86vw, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }

  .iift-post-after-content .iift-related-posts__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-facts {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-featured-carousel > .iift-container {
    padding-right: 16px !important;
    padding-left: 16px !important;
  }

  .iift-post-after-content .iift-related-posts__grid,
  .iift-eeat-facts {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-grid--single .iift-eeat-card {
    grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* Final CRO settings pass: one-slide featured carousel, compact post CTA, course-first related programmes. */
.iift-featured-carousel > .iift-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1320px !important;
  padding-right: clamp(18px, 3vw, 32px) !important;
  padding-left: clamp(18px, 3vw, 32px) !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__track {
  grid-auto-columns: 100% !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__slide {
  min-width: 0;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post {
  min-height: clamp(420px, 42vw, 560px);
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr) !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  min-height: clamp(420px, 42vw, 560px) !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff !important;
  background: #151515 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-media::after {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28));
  content: "";
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: clamp(420px, 42vw, 560px);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(34px, 5vw, 70px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.18), transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #171717 0%, #242424 100%);
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy h3 {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.08;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy p {
  max-width: 520px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy .iift-eyebrow {
  color: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400) !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-actions {
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-actions .iift-btn--ghost {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26) !important;
}

.iift-post-hero {
  padding-top: 24px !important;
  padding-bottom: 34px !important;
}

.iift-post-hero__grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.38fr) minmax(360px, 420px) !important;
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px) !important;
  align-items: start !important;
}

.iift-post-hero__form {
  margin-top: 18px !important;
}

.iift-post-hero h1 {
  margin-top: 10px !important;
}

.iift-post-cta {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(320px, 380px) !important;
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px) !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin-top: 38px !important;
  padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 42px) !important;
  color: var(--iift-heading) !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(255, 248, 248, 0.98) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.16) !important;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta h2,
.iift-post-cta p,
.iift-post-cta .iift-eyebrow,
.iift-post-cta .iift-form-note {
  color: inherit !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__badge-row {
  color: #606060 !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__badge {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta h2 {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 12px 0 10px !important;
  color: var(--iift-heading) !important;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 36px) !important;
  line-height: 1.12 !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__subhead {
  max-width: 650px;
  color: #555 !important;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics span {
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  color: #333;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics strong {
  color: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24);
}

.iift-post-cta__call,
.iift-post-cta__apply {
  min-height: 50px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-post-cta__call {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  border-color: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.2);
}

.iift-post-cta__apply {
  color: var(--iift-heading) !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__form,
.iift-post-cta__form .iift-lead-form {
  width: 100%;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form {
  padding: 22px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form button.iift-btn {
  background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
}

.iift-related-programmes {
  padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 42px) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fafafa 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8 !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.iift-programme-grid {
  gap: 22px !important;
}

.iift-programme-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.iift-programme-card a {
  display: inline-flex;
  height: auto;
}

.iift-programme-card__media {
  display: block !important;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 22px !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__quick {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.iift-programme-card__quick span,
.iift-programme-card__duration {
  min-height: 32px !important;
  padding: 6px 11px !important;
  color: var(--iift-heading) !important;
  background: #fff4f4 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.24);
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.iift-programme-card h3 {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: initial !important;
}

.iift-programme-card h3 a {
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.iift-programme-card__summary,
.iift-programme-card__outcome {
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: #5d5d5d !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: initial !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__fit {
  padding: 14px 15px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid #ededed;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-programme-card__fit span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: #777;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.iift-programme-card__fit strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.iift-programme-card__highlights {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.iift-programme-card__link,
.iift-programme-card__ask {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.iift-programme-card__link {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24);
}

.iift-programme-card__ask {
  color: var(--iift-heading);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.26);
}

.iift-programme-card__ask:hover,
.iift-programme-card__link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-featured-carousel__cta,
  .iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post,
  .iift-featured-carousel__cta-image {
    min-height: 0 !important;
  }

  .iift-featured-carousel__cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .iift-featured-carousel__cta-image {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .iift-post-hero__grid,
  .iift-post-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .iift-post-hero__form {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .iift-programme-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .iift-featured-carousel > .iift-container {
    padding-right: 14px !important;
    padding-left: 14px !important;
  }

  .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy {
    padding: 26px;
  }

  .iift-featured-carousel__cta-image {
    height: 230px;
  }

  .iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .iift-post-cta__actions,
  .iift-post-cta__call,
  .iift-post-cta__apply,
  .iift-programme-card__actions,
  .iift-programme-card__link,
  .iift-programme-card__ask {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Final mobile stability layer: header, one-button sticky CTA, full-slide featured carousel. */
html,
body.iift-blog-theme {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__track {
  grid-auto-columns: 100% !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__slide {
  width: 100%;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta .iift-btn--ghost {
  display: none !important;
}

.iift-mobile-sticky-cta .iift-call-btn {
  min-width: 168px;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-learning-hero {
    padding-top: 34px !important;
    padding-bottom: 44px !important;
  }

  .iift-learning-hero__grid,
  .iift-post-hero__grid {
    gap: 24px !important;
  }

  .iift-hub-lead-panel,
  .iift-post-hero__form {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body.iift-blog-theme.iift-has-mobile-sticky-cta {
    padding-bottom: 82px;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme.single-post:not(.iift-has-mobile-sticky-cta) {
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .iift-mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: flex !important;
    min-height: 70px;
  }

  .iift-mobile-sticky-cta > div:first-child {
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .iift-mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .iift-mobile-sticky-cta__actions,
  .iift-mobile-sticky-cta .iift-call-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Final closeout pass: CTA readability, card alignment, sticky sidebar, carousel density, mobile nav accordion. */
.fab-container,
.npf_chatbots,
.iift-call-primary {
  display: none !important;
}

.iift-post-cta {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(340px, 390px) !important;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 54px) !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: clamp(30px, 4.8vw, 56px) !important;
  color: #202020 !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 0, rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.15), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #fff7f7 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.22) !important;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__badge-row {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px !important;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  color: #444 !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.iift-post-cta__badge-row > span:not(.iift-post-cta__badge) {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  color: #333 !important;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.iift-post-cta__badge {
  min-height: 30px;
  padding: 6px 12px !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  border-radius: 5px !important;
}

.iift-post-cta h2 {
  max-width: 640px !important;
  margin: 0 0 14px !important;
  color: var(--iift-heading, #151515) !important;
  font-size: clamp(31px, 4vw, 48px) !important;
  line-height: 1.06 !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__subhead {
  max-width: 710px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: #4f4f4f !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__benefits {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.iift-post-cta__benefits li {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 52px;
  padding: 12px 13px 12px 34px;
  color: #292929;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.16);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-post-cta__benefits li::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 13px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  content: "";
  background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px #fff;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px !important;
  margin: 18px 0 0 !important;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics span {
  min-height: 64px;
  padding: 13px 14px !important;
  color: #303030 !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  color: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.iift-post-cta__actions {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px !important;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__call,
.iift-post-cta__apply {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  min-height: 52px !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__call {
  min-width: 250px;
  color: #fff !important;
  background: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.22);
}

.iift-post-cta__apply {
  min-width: 190px;
  color: #1d1d1d !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
}

.iift-post-cta__call .iift-ui-icon,
.iift-post-cta__apply .iift-ui-icon {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  flex-basis: 19px;
}

.iift-post-cta__form {
  align-self: stretch;
}

.iift-post-cta__form .iift-lead-form {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 22px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.iift-related-programmes {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.iift-programme-grid {
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.iift-programme-card {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  background: #fff;
}

.iift-programme-card__body {
  min-height: 0 !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__summary,
.iift-programme-card__outcome {
  color: #535353 !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__actions {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 10px !important;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: auto !important;
}

.iift-programme-card__link,
.iift-programme-card__ask {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 46px;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-align: center;
}

.iift-programme-card__link .iift-ui-icon {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  flex-basis: 17px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .iift-sidebar {
    align-self: start;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .iift-sticky-sidebar {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 96px !important;
    z-index: 2;
  }
}

.iift-featured-carousel {
  padding-top: 28px !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__track {
  grid-auto-columns: 100% !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 0 18px !important;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__slide {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 1px;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post {
  min-height: clamp(390px, 38vw, 500px) !important;
  height: auto !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.iift-featured-post__media {
  min-height: 100% !important;
  aspect-ratio: auto !important;
}

.iift-featured-post__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 54px) !important;
}

.iift-featured-post h2 {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 16px 0 12px !important;
  font-size: clamp(27px, 3.1vw, 42px) !important;
  line-height: 1.08 !important;
}

.iift-featured-post p {
  max-width: 660px;
  color: #4e4e4e !important;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.iift-featured-post__points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.iift-featured-post__points li {
  padding: 10px 11px;
  color: #242424;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  background: #fff8f8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.16);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.iift-featured-post__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.iift-featured-post__actions .iift-btn {
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(390px, 38vw, 500px) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy {
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px) !important;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-chips span {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 11px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-points {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-points li::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.68em;
  left: 0;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  content: "";
  background: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.iift-featured-carousel__cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iift-post-cta,
  .iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post,
  .iift-featured-carousel__cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .iift-post-cta__form {
    align-self: auto;
  }

  .iift-featured-post__media,
  .iift-featured-carousel__cta-image {
    min-height: 260px !important;
    height: 260px !important;
  }

  .iift-featured-carousel__cta-media {
    min-height: 260px !important;
  }

  .iift-featured-post__points {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .iift-sticky-sidebar {
    position: static !important;
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .iift-post-cta {
    padding: 26px !important;
  }

  .iift-post-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(29px, 9vw, 38px) !important;
  }

  .iift-post-cta__benefits,
  .iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .iift-post-cta__actions,
  .iift-post-cta__call,
  .iift-post-cta__apply,
  .iift-programme-card__actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .iift-programme-card__actions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .iift-featured-post__body,
  .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy {
    padding: 24px !important;
  }
}

/* Final stability overrides after UAT screenshots: header parity, CTA contrast, sticky sidebar, carousel consistency. */
html,
body.iift-blog-theme {
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .fab-container,
body.iift-blog-theme .npf_chatbots,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-call-primary {
  display: none !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-layout,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-main-with-sidebar {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  /* Sidebar sticky — stretch parent to full grid height so the sticky widget
     has room to travel the full length of the article. */
  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-layout {
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-article-column {
    align-self: start !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-sidebar {
    position: relative !important;
    align-self: stretch !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-sticky-sidebar {
    position: -webkit-sticky !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 88px !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    height: fit-content !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme.iift-post-cta-active .iift-sidebar .iift-lead-card {
    max-height: none !important;
    margin: 0 0 28px !important;
    padding-top: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px) !important;
    padding-bottom: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta {
  position: relative !important;
  isolation: isolate;
  align-items: center !important;
  color: #202020 !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.13), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #fffaf0 0%, #ffffff 52%, #fff6f6 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(28, 22, 22, 0.08) !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta::before,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta::after {
  pointer-events: none;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta h2 {
  color: #171717 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #171717 !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta .iift-post-cta__subhead,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta > .iift-post-cta__copy > p.iift-post-cta__subhead,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__copy > p {
  color: #494949 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #494949 !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta .iift-form-note,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form p,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form span,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta .iift-lead-form label {
  color: #555 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #555 !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__benefits li,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics span {
  color: #282828 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
  border-color: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.18) !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__actions {
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__call,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__apply {
  min-width: 0 !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__form {
  align-self: center !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__form .iift-lead-form {
  height: auto !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__track {
  grid-auto-columns: 100% !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__slide {
  display: flex !important;
  min-height: 540px !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 540px !important;
  height: 540px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 540px !important;
  height: 540px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.96fr) minmax(0, 1.04fr) !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post__media {
  min-height: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post__media img,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-image img,
body.iift-blog-theme img.iift-featured-carousel__cta-image {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post__body {
  min-height: 0 !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post h2 a,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post h2 a:visited {
  color: #171717 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post h2 a:hover,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post h2 a:focus {
  color: var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post__editorial {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post__editorial span {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  color: #494949;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  background: #f7f7f7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post__points,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post__actions .iift-text-link {
  display: none !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.48fr) minmax(0, 0.52fr) !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 4%, rgba(255, 196, 0, 0.22), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #202020 100%) !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-media {
  min-height: 100% !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy {
  justify-content: center !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy h3 {
  color: #fff !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy p,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-points li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86) !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-chips span {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-actions .iift-btn {
  min-height: 50px;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 9px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-stats span {
  display: block;
  min-height: 58px;
  padding: 11px 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-stats strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  color: var(--iift-accent, #ffc400);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  /* Top bar: show contact info (phone/email) on mobile, matching main site.
     Social icons (including Pay Fee/Apply) are hidden at ≤640px via separate rule below. */
  /* Ticker: keep gradient background and animation — exact match with main site */
  /* Navbar header: flex layout — logo left, hamburger right */
  /* Hamburger: transparent with red icon bars — matches main site */
  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    padding: 26px !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__benefits,
  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta .iift-cta-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__actions {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__call,
  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-post-cta__apply {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__slide {
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post,
  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-post__media,
  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-media,
  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-image {
    min-height: 260px !important;
    height: 260px !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ≤640px: Hide entire .top-social-icon div (Pay Fee / Apply included).
   Matches main site hover-dropdown-menu.css: .top-social-icon.icons-hover-black { display:none } */
/* ==========================================================================
   UI Polish Pass — Carousel CTA, Sticky Sidebar, Icon & detail refinements
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. CTA Carousel slide — hide bullet points so all content fits in 540px */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta .iift-featured-carousel__cta-points {
  display: none !important;
}

/* 2. CTA copy column — tighter padding, vertically centred, with a visible gap
      between each content group so it doesn't feel cramped at 540px. */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 60px) !important;
}

/* 3. CTA heading — keep bold but pull it back slightly so stats + CTAs fit */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy h3 {
  margin: 8px 0 12px !important;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 36px) !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
}

/* 4. CTA body copy — tighter leading */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy > p {
  margin: 0 0 0 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

/* 5. CTA chips row — compact spacing */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-chips {
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-chips span {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  padding: 5px 10px !important;
  min-height: 26px !important;
}

/* 6. CTA stats — compact single-line grid */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-stats {
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-stats span {
  min-height: 52px !important;
  padding: 9px 10px !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-stats strong {
  font-size: 18px !important;
}

/* 7. CTA action buttons — tighter top gap */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-actions {
  margin-top: 16px !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-actions .iift-btn {
  min-height: 44px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}

/* 8. CTA eyebrow — sharper tracking */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta .iift-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* 9. Sidebar: ensure the lead card always shows fully without internal scroll */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-sidebar .iift-lead-card,
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-sidebar .iift-widget {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* 10. Top-bar icon accessibility — ensure fa icons get a min-width when font
       fails to load so they don't collapse to zero */
/* 11. Featured post article slide — consistent card border-radius */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* 12. Mobile: on small viewports, CTA media fills nicely */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy {
    padding: 22px 20px !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-copy h3 {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 5vw, 28px) !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-chips,
  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-stats {
    margin-top: 10px !important;
  }

  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__cta-actions {
    margin-top: 12px !important;
  }

  /* Mobile sticky sidebar: remove any leftover height constraint */
  body.iift-blog-theme .iift-sticky-sidebar {
    position: static !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Carousel article slide h2 — prevent title overflow clipping the button.
   Root cause: long titles at clamp-max 42px wrap to 5 lines (227px), causing
   total content (532px) to exceed available area (430px = 538 - 2×54 padding).
   Fix: reduce max to 30px + 3-line clamp → content fits in ~400px.
   ========================================================================== */
body.iift-blog-theme .iift-featured-carousel__slide .iift-featured-post h2 {
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 30px) !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  margin: 10px 0 10px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EEAT migration visual hotfix
   ========================================================================== */
.iift-eeat-panel {
  padding: 28px !important;
  border-color: #e8e8e8 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06) !important;
}

.iift-eeat-panel .iift-section-head {
  max-width: 760px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-panel .iift-section-head h2 {
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  font-size: 26px !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-panel .iift-section-head p:last-child {
  max-width: 700px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  color: #4c4c4c !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-facts {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  margin: 22px 0 24px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.iift-eeat-facts > .iift-eeat-fact {
  display: flex !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  min-height: 74px !important;
  padding: 12px 12px !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  border: 1px solid #e4e4e4 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.iift-eeat-facts > .iift-eeat-fact > span {
  color: #777 !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
}

.iift-eeat-facts > .iift-eeat-fact strong,
.iift-eeat-facts > .iift-eeat-fact time {
  color: #111 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere !important;
}

.iift-eeat-grid {
  gap: 16px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.iift-eeat-grid--single {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 82px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
  border: 1px solid #e7e7e7 !important;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--iift-primary, #e31e24) !important;
  border-radius: 9px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.05) !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card--reviewer {
  border-top-color: #0f7a4f !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__media {
  align-self: start !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__media img {
  width: 82px !important;
  height: 82px !important;
  border: 1px solid #ededed !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body {
  min-width: 0 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body .iift-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 5px !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 4px !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body p {
  margin-bottom: 9px !important;
  color: #3f3f3f !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-role {
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  color: #272727 !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-note {
  margin-top: 6px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  color: #2b2b2b !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-links {
  margin-top: 20px !important;
  padding-top: 18px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #ececec !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .iift-eeat-facts {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .iift-eeat-panel {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-facts,
  .iift-eeat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-card {
    grid-template-columns: 72px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-card__media {
    margin-top: 8px !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-card__media img {
    width: 72px !important;
    height: 72px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EEAT card readability hotfix
   ========================================================================== */
.iift-eeat-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin-top: 20px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card {
  grid-template-columns: 96px minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  padding: 26px 28px !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.045) !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__media {
  margin-top: 4px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__media img {
  width: 96px !important;
  height: 96px !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body {
  display: flex !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body .iift-eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 6px !important;
  color: #555 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-card__body h3 {
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1.18 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-role {
  max-width: 560px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  color: #202020 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
}

.iift-eeat-bio {
  max-width: 620px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  color: #444 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  line-height: 1.72 !important;
}

.iift-author-stats,
.iift-eeat-note {
  margin: 2px 0 14px !important;
  color: #2f2f2f !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
}

.iift-author-social {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 9px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.iift-author-social a {
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
}

.iift-author-social .iift-text-link--profile {
  min-height: 34px !important;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .iift-eeat-card {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-card__media {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-card__media img {
    width: 76px !important;
    height: 76px !important;
  }

  .iift-eeat-card__body h3 {
    font-size: 18px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile table responsiveness hotfix
   ========================================================================== */
.iift-entry-content {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
}

.iift-entry-content .wp-block-table,
.iift-entry-content figure {
  display: block !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  overflow-y: hidden !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.iift-entry-content table {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  border-collapse: separate !important;
  border-spacing: 0 !important;
}

.iift-entry-content > table {
  display: block !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  overflow-y: hidden !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.iift-entry-content th,
.iift-entry-content td {
  min-width: 132px !important;
  vertical-align: top !important;
  overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .iift-entry-content .wp-block-table,
  .iift-entry-content figure,
  .iift-entry-content > table {
    width: calc(100% + 32px) !important;
    max-width: calc(100% + 32px) !important;
    margin-right: -16px !important;
    margin-left: -16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    border-right: 0 !important;
    border-left: 0 !important;
  }

  .iift-entry-content table {
    min-width: 640px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }

  .iift-entry-content th,
  .iift-entry-content td {
    min-width: 140px !important;
    padding: 11px 12px !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }
}