/* ==========================================================================
   CreditCheckZone Pro - Main Stylesheet (Pixel-Perfect Polish & Tight Spacing)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --ccz-primary: #046bd2;
  --ccz-primary-dark: #0352a0;
  --ccz-primary-light: #38bdf8;
  --ccz-primary-subtle: #f0f7ff;
  
  --ccz-accent: #e11d48;
  --ccz-accent-hover: #be123c;
  --ccz-accent-glow: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
  
  --ccz-navy-dark: #0a192f;
  --ccz-navy-slate: #0f172a;
  --ccz-navy-card: #1e293b;
  --ccz-text-main: #1e293b;
  --ccz-text-muted: #64748b;
  --ccz-text-light: #94a3b8;
  
  --ccz-bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --ccz-bg-tint: #f0f5fa;
  --ccz-card-border: #e2e8f0;
  --ccz-card-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 4px 8px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --ccz-card-hover-shadow: 0 16px 28px -6px rgba(4, 107, 210, 0.12);

  /* Typography */
  --ccz-font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --ccz-font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Layout */
  --ccz-container-max: 1140px;
  --ccz-transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Reset & Base Styles */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-body);
  color: var(--ccz-text-main);
  background-color: var(--ccz-bg-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--ccz-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--ccz-transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--ccz-primary-dark);
}

.ccz-container {
  max-width: var(--ccz-container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

/* Top Announcement Bar */
.ccz-topbar {
  background: #091224;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 7px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 101;
}

.ccz-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.ccz-topbar-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ccz-topbar-pill {
  background: rgba(4, 107, 210, 0.35);
  color: #38bdf8;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.ccz-header {
  position: absolute;
  top: 33px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 14px 0;
}

.ccz-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.ccz-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ccz-logo img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.ccz-nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  list-style: none;
}

.ccz-nav-menu a {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.ccz-nav-menu a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--ccz-transition);
}

.ccz-nav-menu a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ccz-nav-menu a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.ccz-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.ccz-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0284c7 45%, #0369a1 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 135px;
  padding-bottom: 55px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ccz-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.14) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ccz-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ccz-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ccz-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.ccz-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.ccz-social-proof-hero {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.ccz-stars {
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
}

.ccz-hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.ccz-hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ccz-hero-visual-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.ccz-hero-visual-card img {
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ccz-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  left: -12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--ccz-navy-dark);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
  animation: ccz-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ccz-floating-card i {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

@keyframes ccz-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.ccz-wave-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 3;
}

.ccz-wave-bottom svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Refined High-Converting CTA Button Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.ccz-cta-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ccz-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e 0%, #e11d48 50%, #be123c 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px var(--ccz-accent-glow), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ccz-cta-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  animation: ccz-shimmer 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes ccz-shimmer {
  0% { left: -120%; }
  30% { left: 160%; }
  100% { left: 160%; }
}

.ccz-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.42), 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fb7185 0%, #f43f5e 50%, #e11d48 100%);
}

.ccz-cta-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98);
}

.ccz-cta-btn i {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.ccz-cta-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ccz-cta-pulse {
  animation: ccz-pulse-glow 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes ccz-pulse-glow {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5); }
  65% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(225, 29, 72, 0); }
}

.ccz-cta-subtext {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.ccz-cta-subtext span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ccz-cta-subtext span i {
  color: #4ade80;
}

/* Trust Banner */
.ccz-trust-banner {
  padding: 18px 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
}

.ccz-trust-headline {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ccz-navy-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ccz-trust-badge-pill {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* 3-Column Features */
.ccz-features {
  padding: 40px 0 24px;
  background-color: var(--ccz-bg-light);
}

.ccz-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.ccz-feature-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
  box-shadow: var(--ccz-card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--ccz-transition);
  position: relative;
}

.ccz-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--ccz-card-hover-shadow);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.ccz-card-image-wrap {
  width: 95px;
  height: 95px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: var(--ccz-bg-tint);
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 12px;
  transition: var(--ccz-transition);
}

.ccz-feature-card:hover .ccz-card-image-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background: #e0f2fe;
}

.ccz-card-image-wrap img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.ccz-card-title {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ccz-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ccz-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ccz-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.52;
}

/* Mid-Page Callout CTA Block (Fixed Button Wrapping & Tight Margins) */
.ccz-mid-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ccz-mid-cta-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.ccz-mid-cta-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ccz-mid-cta-content p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.ccz-mid-cta-banner .ccz-cta-btn {
  padding: 11px 24px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Score Ranges Guide (Tight Spacing) */
.ccz-score-ranges-section {
  padding: 36px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
}

.ccz-score-ranges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.ccz-range-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
  background: var(--ccz-bg-light);
  transition: var(--ccz-transition);
}

.ccz-range-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--ccz-card-shadow);
}

.ccz-range-score {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ccz-range-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ccz-range-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ccz-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.38;
}

.ccz-range-poor { border-top: 4px solid #ef4444; }
.ccz-range-poor .ccz-range-score { color: #ef4444; }
.ccz-range-poor .ccz-range-badge { background: #fee2e2; color: #b91c1c; }

.ccz-range-fair { border-top: 4px solid #f97316; }
.ccz-range-fair .ccz-range-score { color: #f97316; }
.ccz-range-fair .ccz-range-badge { background: #ffedd5; color: #c2410c; }

.ccz-range-good { border-top: 4px solid #eab308; }
.ccz-range-good .ccz-range-score { color: #ca8a04; }
.ccz-range-good .ccz-range-badge { background: #fef9c3; color: #a16207; }

.ccz-range-verygood { border-top: 4px solid #10b981; }
.ccz-range-verygood .ccz-range-score { color: #059669; }
.ccz-range-verygood .ccz-range-badge { background: #d1fae5; color: #047857; }

.ccz-range-excellent { border-top: 4px solid #046bd2; }
.ccz-range-excellent .ccz-range-score { color: #046bd2; }
.ccz-range-excellent .ccz-range-badge { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0369a1; }

/* How It Works (Clean Tight Spacing) */
.ccz-how-it-works {
  padding: 44px 0;
  background-color: var(--ccz-bg-light);
}

.ccz-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ccz-section-title {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ccz-navy-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ccz-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--ccz-text-muted);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ccz-how-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ccz-steps-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ccz-step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
  transition: var(--ccz-transition);
}

.ccz-step-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--ccz-primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 107, 210, 0.08);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ccz-step-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ccz-primary) 0%, var(--ccz-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(4, 107, 210, 0.25);
}

.ccz-step-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.ccz-step-label {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ccz-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ccz-step-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--ccz-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.ccz-how-visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.ccz-how-visual-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--ccz-card-shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ccz-how-visual-card img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
}

.ccz-how-cta-box {
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Protections Section */
.ccz-protections {
  padding: 44px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
}

.ccz-protections-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.ccz-protections-title {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ccz-navy-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.ccz-protections-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.ccz-card-privacy {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.ccz-card-privacy .ccz-col-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ccz-card-privacy .ccz-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 11px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.ccz-card-privacy .ccz-list-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ccz-card-privacy strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ccz-card-alerts {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.ccz-card-alerts .ccz-col-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ccz-card-alerts .ccz-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 11px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.ccz-card-alerts .ccz-list-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ccz-card-alerts strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Reviews Section */
.ccz-reviews-section {
  padding: 40px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
}

.ccz-reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.ccz-review-card {
  background: var(--ccz-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.ccz-review-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ccz-review-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--ccz-text-main);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.ccz-review-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ccz-author-avatar {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ccz-primary) 0%, #0369a1 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.ccz-author-name {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--ccz-navy-dark);
}

.ccz-author-verified {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #16a34a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.ccz-faq-section {
  padding: 40px 0;
  background: var(--ccz-bg-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
}

.ccz-faq-list {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ccz-faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--ccz-transition);
}

.ccz-faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--ccz-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 107, 210, 0.08);
}

.ccz-faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ccz-navy-dark);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ccz-faq-icon {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ccz-primary);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ccz-faq-item.active .ccz-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.ccz-faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ccz-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.ccz-faq-item.active .ccz-faq-answer {
  max-height: 250px;
  padding: 0 18px 16px;
}

/* Bottom Conversion Banner */
.ccz-bottom-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #0369a1 50%, #0f172a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 50px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ccz-bottom-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ccz-bottom-title {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.ccz-bureaus-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ccz-bureau-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.ccz-bureau-pill i {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.ccz-bottom-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ccz-bottom-visual-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.ccz-bottom-visual-card img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 340px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Footer */
.ccz-footer {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 28px 0 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
}

.ccz-footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ccz-footer-logo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
}

.ccz-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ccz-footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ccz-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.ccz-footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ccz-text-light);
}

/* Sticky Bottom Mobile Bar */
.ccz-sticky-mobile-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.99) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 12px 18px calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
  z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ccz-sticky-mobile-bar {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.ccz-sticky-mobile-bar.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ccz-sticky-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.ccz-sticky-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.ccz-sticky-badge {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4ade80;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ccz-sticky-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e 0%, #e11d48 50%, #be123c 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) inset;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  animation: ccz-sticky-glow 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes ccz-sticky-glow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.8), 0 0 10px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.4); }
}

.ccz-sticky-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* Back to Top Button */
.ccz-back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--ccz-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 107, 210, 0.35);
  border: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--ccz-transition);
  z-index: 99;
}

.ccz-back-to-top.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.ccz-back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--ccz-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Modal Popup Windows */
.ccz-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--ccz-transition);
  padding: 20px;
}

.ccz-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.ccz-modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 660px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: var(--ccz-transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ccz-modal-overlay.active .ccz-modal-card {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.ccz-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccz-card-border);
  background: var(--ccz-bg-light);
}

.ccz-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ccz-navy-dark);
}

.ccz-modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--ccz-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ccz-modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--ccz-accent);
}

.ccz-modal-body {
  padding: 22px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ccz-text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.ccz-modal-body p { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ccz-modal-body h4 { font-family: var(--ccz-font-heading); font-size: 1rem; margin: 14px 0 6px; color: var(--ccz-navy-dark); }

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ccz-hero-grid,
  .ccz-how-grid,
  .ccz-bottom-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ccz-hero-subtitle,
  .ccz-social-proof-hero {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ccz-cta-wrapper {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .ccz-features-grid,
  .ccz-reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .ccz-score-ranges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .ccz-protections-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ccz-mid-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ccz-bureaus-list {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ccz-how-cta-box {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ccz-mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .ccz-sticky-mobile-bar {
    display: flex;
  }

  .ccz-nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 60px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--ccz-navy-slate);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px 0;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transform: translateY(-150%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--ccz-transition);
  }

  .ccz-nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .ccz-hero {
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 45px;
  }

  .ccz-hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .ccz-trust-headline {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .ccz-features-grid,
  .ccz-reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ccz-score-ranges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ccz-bottom-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .ccz-cta-btn {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ccz-topbar { display: none; }
  .ccz-header { top: 0; }
  .ccz-hero-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .ccz-section-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .ccz-card-privacy, .ccz-card-alerts { padding: 22px 14px; }
  .ccz-cta-subtext { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
}