/*
 * LCPS Equivalency Landing Page Styling
 * Scoped style rules to prevent conflicts with global theme styles.
 * Visual Direction: Premium UK Education Portal (High-End Depth, Rich Shadows, Layered Blobs)
 */

:root {
  /* Curated Premium Palette */
  --lcps-teal: #12aaa0;
  --lcps-teal-light: #18b3aa;
  --lcps-dark-teal: #063f42;
  --lcps-deep: #052d31;
  --lcps-soft: #effaf8;
  --lcps-soft-2: #e8f6f4;
  --lcps-white: #ffffff;

  /* Compatibility Aliases */
  --lcps-navy-dark: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
  --lcps-navy-medium: #083b3d;
  --lcps-navy-light: var(--lcps-deep);
  --lcps-aqua-soft: var(--lcps-soft);
  --lcps-aqua-medium: var(--lcps-soft-2);
  --lcps-ink: var(--lcps-deep);
  --lcps-muted: #5d6b72;
  --lcps-border: #cfe9e7;

  /* Rich Visual Shadows */
  --lcps-shadow-sm: 0 8px 24px rgba(6, 63, 66, 0.04);
  --lcps-shadow-md: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 63, 66, 0.08);
  --lcps-shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 85, 80, 0.12);
  --lcps-shadow-xl: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 70, 70, 0.22);
}

.lcps-eq-page {
  background: var(--lcps-white);
  color: var(--lcps-ink);
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.lcps-eq-page a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.lcps-eq-wrap {
  width: min(1320px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Banner / Hero Section */
.lcps-eq-banner {
  background: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.lcps-eq-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lcps-eq-banner img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Common Section Layouts */
.lcps-eq-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section transitions and gradient breaks */
.lcps-eq-section-divider-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(232, 246, 244, 0.5) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lcps-eq-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lcps-eq-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--lcps-soft-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--lcps-border);
  color: var(--lcps-teal);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-sm);
}

.lcps-eq-heading h2 {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.lcps-eq-heading p {
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 840px;
  color: var(--lcps-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   What is Equivalency? Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lcps-eq-process-section {
  background-color: var(--lcps-white);
  /* Low-opacity subtle background dot grid */
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
}

/* Layered decorative background blobs */
.lcps-eq-process-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  left: -200px;
  top: 15%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 170, 160, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lcps-eq-process-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -150px;
  bottom: 10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 63, 66, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lcps-eq-process-section .lcps-eq-heading h2 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.6vw, 56px);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.lcps-eq-process-section .lcps-eq-heading p {
  max-width: 900px;
  color: var(--lcps-navy-medium);
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.lcps-eq-process {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  margin: 72px auto 0;
  max-width: 1240px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.lcps-eq-step {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.lcps-eq-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Custom connector arrows */
.lcps-eq-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '➔';
  position: absolute;
  right: -36px;
  top: 52px;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--lcps-teal);
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.lcps-eq-step:hover:not(:last-child)::after {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  color: var(--lcps-teal-light);
}

.lcps-eq-step-icon {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  background: var(--lcps-white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.16);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--lcps-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(6, 63, 66, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.lcps-eq-step:hover .lcps-eq-step-icon {
  border-color: var(--lcps-teal);
  background: var(--lcps-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(24, 170, 160, 0.15);
}

.lcps-eq-step-icon svg {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  display: block;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--lcps-teal);
  stroke-width: 3.2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.lcps-eq-step:hover .lcps-eq-step-icon svg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.lcps-eq-step strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Qualification Levels Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lcps-eq-levels-modern {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--lcps-soft) 0%, var(--lcps-soft-2) 100%);
  padding-top: 100px !important;
  padding-bottom: 100px !important;
}

/* Custom background blobs */
.lcps-eq-levels-modern::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -200px;
  top: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 170, 160, 0.12) 0%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lcps-eq-levels-modern::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  left: -200px;
  bottom: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 63, 66, 0.08) 0%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lcps-eq-levels-modern .lcps-eq-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-box {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.18);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.lcps-eq-modern-row-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.75fr 1.45fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 28px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  opacity: 0.85;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--lcps-border);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.75fr 1.45fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Cards visual design */
.lcps-eq-modern-pill.equivalency-main-card {
  min-height: 92px;
  background-color: #12aa9e;
  color: var(--lcps-white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 120, 115, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.lcps-eq-modern-pill.equivalency-main-card .lcps-eq-modern-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--lcps-white);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-row:hover .lcps-eq-modern-pill.equivalency-main-card {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(0, 120, 115, 0.35);
}

.lcps-eq-modern-level.level-badge-card {
  min-height: 92px;
  background: var(--lcps-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 170, 158, 0.25);
  color: #08756f;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-sm);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.lcps-eq-modern-level.level-badge-card small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--lcps-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-row:hover .lcps-eq-modern-level.level-badge-card {
  border-color: var(--lcps-teal);
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.lcps-eq-modern-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex: 0 0 48px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--lcps-soft-2);
  color: var(--lcps-teal);
  border: 1px solid var(--lcps-border);
  font-size: 22px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(6, 63, 66, 0.04);
}

.lcps-eq-modern-copy {
  min-height: 92px;
  background: var(--lcps-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-sm);
  color: var(--lcps-navy-medium);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-copy::before {
  content: '';
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  border-left: 2px dashed var(--lcps-border);
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-copy .lcps-eq-modern-icon {
  background: var(--lcps-soft);
  color: var(--lcps-teal);
}

.lcps-eq-modern-row:hover .lcps-eq-modern-copy {
  border-color: rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-md);
}

.lcps-eq-modern-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  min-height: 58px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4fffd, var(--lcps-soft-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--lcps-border);
  color: var(--lcps-navy-medium);
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 8px 8px 8px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-progress span:first-child {
  flex: 1;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-progress:hover {
  border-color: var(--lcps-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(24, 170, 160, 0.15);
  background: var(--lcps-soft);
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
}

.lcps-eq-modern-row:hover .lcps-eq-modern-progress {
  border-color: var(--lcps-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(24, 170, 160, 0.10);
}

.lcps-eq-modern-arrow {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lcps-teal), var(--lcps-dark-teal));
  color: var(--lcps-white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(24, 170, 160, .2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-arrow svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  display: block;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 3.5;
  fill: none;
}

.lcps-eq-modern-progress:hover .lcps-eq-modern-arrow,
.lcps-eq-modern-row:hover .lcps-eq-modern-arrow {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateX(2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Courses Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lcps-eq-courses {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--lcps-white) 0%, var(--lcps-soft) 100%);
  position: relative;
}

/* Decorative background corner grids */
.lcps-eq-courses::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -200px;
  bottom: 5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 170, 160, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lcps-eq-courses::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  left: -150px;
  top: 10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lcps-eq-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.15);
  background: var(--lcps-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-md);
}

.lcps-eq-tab {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  color: var(--lcps-navy-medium);
  border-right: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.lcps-eq-tab:hover {
  background: var(--lcps-soft);
  color: var(--lcps-teal-light);
}

.lcps-eq-tab.active {
  background: var(--lcps-teal);
  color: var(--lcps-white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(24, 170, 160, 0.22);
}

.lcps-eq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.lcps-eq-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--lcps-white);
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 170, 158, 0.16);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.lcps-eq-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--lcps-teal);
}

.lcps-eq-card-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.lcps-eq-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.lcps-eq-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.lcps-eq-card-body {
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.lcps-eq-level-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--lcps-soft-2);
  color: var(--lcps-teal);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.1);
}

.lcps-eq-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.lcps-eq-meta {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  color: var(--lcps-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.lcps-eq-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.lcps-eq-meta span:before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--lcps-teal);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.lcps-eq-card-body .lcps-eq-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
}

.lcps-eq-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--lcps-teal);
  color: var(--lcps-white) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(24, 170, 160, .22);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
}

.lcps-eq-btn:hover {
  background: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(6, 63, 66, .26);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lcps-eq-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.lcps-eq-center .lcps-eq-btn {
  min-width: 240px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Premium CTA Section (Mini Hero Style with Layering)
   ========================================================================== */
.lcps-eq-cta {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 90px auto 44px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 45, 49, 0.98) 0%, rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.85) 100%),
    url('https://lcpspk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/graduates.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 70px 78px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-xl);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle Parallax Layering for CTA background */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .lcps-eq-cta {
    background-attachment: fixed;
  }
}

.lcps-eq-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(99, 241, 233, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.lcps-eq-cta>* {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lcps-eq-cta-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex: 1;
}

.lcps-eq-cta-icon {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  flex: 0 0 90px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #63f1e9;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(99, 241, 233, 0.2));
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.lcps-eq-cta:hover .lcps-eq-cta-icon {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.05);
}

.lcps-eq-cta-icon svg {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  display: block;
  fill: none;
  stroke: #63f1e9;
  stroke-width: 3.2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.lcps-eq-cta h2 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: #63f1e9;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.lcps-eq-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  color: #e8fbf9;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.lcps-eq-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lcps-eq-actions .lcps-eq-btn {
  font-size: 17px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  min-height: 56px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.lcps-eq-btn-light {
  background: var(--lcps-white);
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
}

.lcps-eq-btn-light:hover {
  background: var(--lcps-soft-2);
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Feature Cards Section (Under CTA)
   ========================================================================== */
.lcps-eq-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.lcps-eq-feature {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lcps-white) 0%, var(--lcps-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.18);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  height: 100%;
}

.lcps-eq-feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--lcps-teal);
}

.lcps-eq-feature-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  flex: 0 0 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lcps-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.20);
  color: var(--lcps-teal);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(24, 170, 160, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.lcps-eq-feature:hover .lcps-eq-feature-icon {
  background: var(--lcps-teal);
  color: var(--lcps-white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--lcps-teal);
}

.lcps-eq-feature strong {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive / Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {

  .lcps-eq-modern-row,
  .lcps-eq-modern-row-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.8fr 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .lcps-eq-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-row-header {
    display: none;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--lcps-border);
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-copy,
  .lcps-eq-modern-progress,
  .lcps-eq-modern-level.level-badge-card,
  .lcps-eq-modern-pill.equivalency-main-card {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    grid-row: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-level.level-badge-card {
    min-height: 72px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-size: 20px;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-pill.equivalency-main-card {
    min-height: 72px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-copy {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-progress {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 10px 10px 10px 20px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-copy::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .lcps-eq-process {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 24px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-step::after,
  .lcps-eq-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .lcps-eq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-features {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-cta {
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 56px 48px;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .lcps-eq-actions .lcps-eq-btn {
    flex: 1;
  }

  .lcps-eq-tabs {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 4px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
  }

  .lcps-eq-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--lcps-border);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-tab {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 125px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lcps-eq-cta {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .lcps-eq-cta-main {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .lcps-eq-levels-modern {
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 60px !important;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-box {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-levels-modern .lcps-eq-heading h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .lcps-eq-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .lcps-eq-banner img {
    min-height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  .lcps-eq-process,
  .lcps-eq-grid,
  .lcps-eq-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-step-icon {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-step-icon svg {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-step strong {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-process-section .lcps-eq-heading p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-cta {
    padding: 40px 24px;
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .lcps-eq-cta-main {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .lcps-eq-cta p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .lcps-eq-actions .lcps-eq-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .lcps-eq-heading h2,
  .lcps-eq-process-section .lcps-eq-heading h2,
  .lcps-eq-levels-modern .lcps-eq-heading h2 {
    font-size: 28px !important;
  }

  .lcps-eq-cta h2 {
    font-size: 24px !important;
  }

  .lcps-eq-heading p,
  .lcps-eq-process-section .lcps-eq-heading p,
  .lcps-eq-levels-modern .lcps-eq-heading p {
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    flex: 0 0 38px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-pill,
  .lcps-eq-modern-copy {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-progress {
    padding: 8px 8px 8px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-modern-level {
    font-size: 22px;
    min-height: 56px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-feature {
    padding: 18px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-feature-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    flex: 0 0 52px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .lcps-eq-feature strong {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Enquiry Modal & Scoped WPForms Styling
   ========================================================================== */
body.lcps-modal-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 35, 38, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  background: var(--lcps-white);
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal.is-open .lcps-enquiry-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--lcps-soft);
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--lcps-shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--lcps-border);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.lcps-modal-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--lcps-soft-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--lcps-border);
  color: var(--lcps-teal);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal-header h2 {
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal-header p {
  color: var(--lcps-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Scoped WPForms Overrides inside Modal */
.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-container {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-form {
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Hide WPForms Preview specific notices */
.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-preview-notice,
.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-admin-only-notice {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Form Fields Layout */
.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-field {
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-field-label {
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal) !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-field input,
.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-field select,
.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-field textarea {
  width: 100% !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.28) !important;
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  background: #fcfcfc !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: var(--lcps-dark-teal) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(6, 63, 66, 0.02) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-field input:focus,
.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-field select:focus,
.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none !important;
  border-color: var(--lcps-teal) !important;
  background: var(--lcps-white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(18, 170, 160, 0.12) !important;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-submit-container {
  padding: 10px 0 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-submit {
  width: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lcps-teal), var(--lcps-dark-teal)) !important;
  color: var(--lcps-white) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 14px 28px !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(24, 170, 160, 0.25) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lcps-teal-light), var(--lcps-deep)) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(24, 170, 160, 0.35) !important;
}

.lcps-enquiry-modal .wpforms-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* Responsiveness for Modal */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lcps-enquiry-modal-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .lcps-enquiry-modal-header h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}