@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ============================================
   ASCEND Career Quiz - Styles
   Designed to match ascend2.space (Salient theme)
   All overridable properties use !important for WP compat
   ============================================ */

:root {
  --aq-orange: #ff6b3d;
  --aq-orange-dark: #e55a2d;
  --aq-blue: #318fff;
  --aq-blue-light: #82c9ff;
  --aq-green: #22c55e;
  --aq-purple: #8b5cf6;
  --aq-black: #000000;
  --aq-dark: #1a1a2e;
  --aq-gray-900: #212529;
  --aq-gray-700: #495057;
  --aq-gray-500: #6c757d;
  --aq-gray-300: #adb5bd;
  --aq-gray-200: #e9ecef;
  --aq-gray-100: #f8f9fa;
  --aq-border: #919ec6;
  --aq-white: #ffffff;
  --aq-font: 'Space Grotesk', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --aq-radius: 20px;
  --aq-radius-sm: 12px;
  --aq-radius-xs: 8px;
  --aq-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --aq-shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --aq-shadow-xl: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  --aq-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

#ascend-quiz-app {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  position: relative !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
}

#ascend-quiz-app *,
#ascend-quiz-app *::before,
#ascend-quiz-app *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

#ascend-quiz-app img {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
}

/* ---- Container ---- */
.aq-container {
  max-width: 1100px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 24px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

#ascend-quiz-app .aq-container--wide {
  max-width: 1200px !important;
}

/* ---- Sections ---- */
.aq-section {
  display: none !important;
  padding: 60px 0 !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
}

.aq-section.aq-active {
  display: block !important;
  animation: aqFadeUp 0.5s ease both !important;
}

@keyframes aqFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---- Welcome Section ---- */
.aq-welcome {
  text-align: center !important;
  padding: 80px 0 60px !important;
}

.aq-welcome-visual {
  position: relative !important;
  max-width: 700px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 48px !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.aq-welcome-visual img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 360px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius) !important;
}

.aq-welcome-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 20px !important;
  right: 20px !important;
  background: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  color: var(--aq-white) !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.aq-welcome h1 {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin: 0 0 20px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
}

.aq-welcome h1 span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aq-orange), var(--aq-blue)) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
}

.aq-welcome-desc {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  max-width: 600px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 36px !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

.aq-welcome-features {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 32px !important;
  margin-bottom: 40px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.aq-welcome-feature {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-700) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.aq-welcome-feature svg {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.aq-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 16px 36px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: var(--aq-transition) !important;
  border: none !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
}

.aq-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aq-orange), var(--aq-orange-dark)) !important;
  color: var(--aq-white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,107,61,0.35) !important;
}

.aq-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255,107,61,0.45) !important;
}

.aq-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-border) !important;
}

.aq-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
}

.aq-btn-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aq-blue), #1a6fd4) !important;
  color: var(--aq-white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(49,143,255,0.35) !important;
}

.aq-btn-blue:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(49,143,255,0.45) !important;
}

.aq-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.4 !important;
  cursor: not-allowed !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.aq-btn-sm {
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
}

/* ---- Progress Bar ---- */
.aq-progress {
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 100 !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  padding: 16px 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  display: none !important;
}

.aq-progress.aq-visible {
  display: block !important;
}

.aq-progress-bar {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 6px !important;
  background: var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.aq-progress-fill {
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aq-orange), var(--aq-blue)) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  transition: width 0.4s ease !important;
  width: 0% !important;
}

.aq-progress-info {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* ---- Section Header ---- */
.aq-section-header {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 48px !important;
}

.aq-section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 36px) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.aq-section-header p {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ---- Question Card ---- */
.aq-question-card {
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  padding: 40px !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 32px !important;
  transition: var(--aq-transition) !important;
}

.aq-question-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.aq-question-hint {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  margin: 0 0 24px !important;
}

.aq-question-hint a {
  color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* ---- Options ---- */
.aq-options {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.aq-option {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-sm) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: var(--aq-transition) !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.aq-option:hover {
  border-color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  background: rgba(255,107,61,0.04) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.aq-option.aq-selected {
  border-color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  background: rgba(255,107,61,0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,107,61,0.15) !important;
}

.aq-option-radio {
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  min-width: 22px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-300) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  transition: var(--aq-transition) !important;
}

.aq-option.aq-selected .aq-option-radio {
  border-color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  background: var(--aq-orange) !important;
}

.aq-option.aq-selected .aq-option-radio::after {
  content: '' !important;
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* ---- Navigation ---- */
.aq-nav {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
  margin: 32px auto 0 !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
}

/* ---- Results ---- */
.aq-results-header {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 48px !important;
  padding-top: 20px !important;
}

.aq-results-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 42px) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
}

.aq-results-header p {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 550px !important;
}

/* ---- Result Block Titles ---- */
.aq-block-title {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 28px) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.aq-block-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  margin: 0 0 28px !important;
}

.aq-result-block {
  margin-bottom: 56px !important;
}

/* ---- Career Match Cards ---- */
.aq-career-cards {
  display: grid !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
}

.aq-career-card {
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  padding: 32px !important;
  transition: var(--aq-transition) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.aq-career-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--aq-shadow-lg) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

.aq-career-card.aq-top-match {
  border-color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(255,107,61,0.15) !important;
}

.aq-match-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  right: 32px !important;
  background: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  color: var(--aq-white) !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.aq-career-card-top {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.aq-career-card-img {
  width: 80px !important;
  height: 80px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.aq-career-rank {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  min-width: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-white) !important;
}

.aq-career-rank-1 { background: var(--aq-orange) !important; }
.aq-career-rank-2 { background: var(--aq-blue) !important; }
.aq-career-rank-3 { background: var(--aq-purple) !important; }

.aq-career-card-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin: 0 0 4px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.aq-career-card-info p {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.aq-match-score {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
}

.aq-match-high { background: rgba(34,197,94,0.12) !important; color: #16a34a !important; }
.aq-match-medium { background: rgba(49,143,255,0.12) !important; color: var(--aq-blue) !important; }
.aq-match-low { background: rgba(255,107,61,0.12) !important; color: var(--aq-orange) !important; }

.aq-career-stats {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
  background: var(--aq-gray-100) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-sm) !important;
}

.aq-career-stat label {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.aq-career-stat span {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

/* ---- Role Models ---- */
.aq-role-models {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
}

.aq-role-model {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: var(--aq-gray-100) !important;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}

.aq-role-model-icon {
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--aq-green) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.aq-role-model-icon.aq-fictional {
  background: var(--aq-purple) !important;
}

.aq-role-model strong {
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.aq-role-model span {
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
}

/* ---- Quadrant Chart (2/3 chart + 1/3 detail panel) ---- */
.aq-quadrant-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  padding: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px) !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.aq-quadrant-columns {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(260px, 1fr) !important;
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px) !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.aq-quadrant-chart-col {
  min-width: 0 !important;
}

.aq-chart-container {
  position: relative !important;
  height: clamp(340px, 48vw, 480px) !important;
  max-height: 520px !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.aq-chart-legend {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 24px 32px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.aq-quadrant-detail {
  min-width: 0 !important;
  background: var(--aq-gray-100) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-sm) !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
  align-self: stretch !important;
}

.aq-quadrant-detail-inner {
  min-height: 280px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.aq-quadrant-detail-placeholder {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
}

.aq-quad-detail-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.aq-quad-detail-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 140px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  aspect-ratio: 1 !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
}

.aq-quad-detail-img-placeholder {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 140px !important;
  aspect-ratio: 1 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aq-gray-200), var(--aq-gray-100)) !important;
}

.aq-quad-detail-title {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.aq-quad-detail-scores {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.aq-quad-detail-score {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-700) !important;
}

.aq-quad-detail-score strong {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

.aq-quad-detail-desc {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-700) !important;
}

.aq-legend-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-700) !important;
}

.aq-legend-dot {
  width: 12px !important;
  height: 12px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
}

.aq-legend-sweet { background: var(--aq-green) !important; }
.aq-legend-notrecommended { background: #ef4444 !important; }

/* ---- Explore Pathway Button ---- */
.aq-explore-pathway-btn {
  display: block !important;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
  padding: 12px 20px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aq-orange), #e85d30) !important;
  color: var(--aq-white) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-sm) !important;
  transition: var(--aq-transition) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}
.aq-explore-pathway-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e85d30, #d14f24) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255,107,61,0.35) !important;
}

/* ---- Funding Grid ---- */
.aq-funding-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
}

.aq-funding-card {
  background: var(--aq-gray-100) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-sm) !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
  border: 2px solid transparent !important;
  transition: var(--aq-transition) !important;
}

.aq-funding-card.aq-recommended {
  border-color: var(--aq-green) !important;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.05) !important;
}

.aq-funding-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.aq-funding-card p {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.aq-funding-links {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.aq-funding-link {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 6px 12px !important;
  background: rgba(49,143,255,0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  transition: var(--aq-transition) !important;
}

.aq-funding-link:hover {
  background: rgba(49,143,255,0.16) !important;
}

/* ---- Alternative Sections ---- */
.aq-alt-section {
  background: var(--aq-gray-100) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius) !important;
  padding: 28px 32px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.aq-alt-section h4 {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin: 0 0 6px !important;
}

.aq-alt-section > p {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px !important;
}

.aq-alt-careers {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.aq-alt-career-tag {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

.aq-alt-career-tag .aq-score {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
}

.aq-cta-link {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  margin-top: 12px !important;
}

.aq-cta-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* ---- Mentor Cards ---- */
.aq-mentor-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
}

.aq-mentor-card {
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-sm) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
  transition: var(--aq-transition) !important;
}

.aq-mentor-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--aq-shadow) !important;
  border-color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
}

.aq-mentor-header {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.aq-mentor-img {
  width: 64px !important;
  height: 64px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.aq-mentor-info {
  min-width: 0 !important;
}

.aq-mentor-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin: 0 0 2px !important;
}

.aq-mentor-title {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.aq-mentor-ask {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-700) !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px !important;
}

.aq-mentor-ask strong {
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

.aq-mentor-meta {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.aq-mentor-avail {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: var(--aq-green) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.aq-mentor-linkedin {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #0a66c2 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.aq-mentor-linkedin:hover {
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* ---- Share / Actions ---- */
.aq-share-bar {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  padding: 40px 0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  margin-top: 40px !important;
}

/* ---- External Links ---- */
.aq-external-links {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-top: 20px !important;
}

.aq-external-link {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  background: var(--aq-gray-100) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: var(--aq-transition) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
}

.aq-external-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  background: rgba(255,107,61,0.04) !important;
}

/* ---- Toast notification ---- */
.aq-toast {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 30px !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px) !important;
  background: var(--aq-dark) !important;
  color: var(--aq-white) !important;
  padding: 14px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.aq-toast.aq-show {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) !important;
}

body.asc-has-chrome .aq-toast {
  z-index: 100100 !important;
}

/* ---- Disclaimer ---- */
.aq-disclaimer {
  max-width: 900px !important;
  margin: 40px auto 24px !important;
  padding: 28px 32px !important;
  background: var(--aq-gray-100) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-sm) !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
}
.aq-disclaimer p {
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.aq-disclaimer a {
  color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}
.aq-disclaimer strong {
  color: var(--aq-gray-700) !important;
}
.aq-results-disclaimer {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aq-welcome {
    padding: 40px 0 40px !important;
  }

  .aq-welcome-visual img {
    height: 220px !important;
  }

  .aq-welcome-features {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .aq-question-card {
    padding: 24px !important;
  }

  .aq-career-card {
    padding: 24px !important;
  }

  .aq-career-card-top {
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .aq-career-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }

  .aq-quadrant-wrap {
    padding: 16px !important;
  }

  .aq-quadrant-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .aq-quadrant-detail {
    order: 2 !important;
  }

  .aq-quadrant-chart-col {
    order: 1 !important;
  }

  .aq-chart-container {
    height: 300px !important;
    max-height: none !important;
  }

  .aq-quadrant-detail-inner {
    min-height: 0 !important;
  }

  .aq-chart-legend {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .aq-funding-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .aq-mentor-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .aq-mentor-img {
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
  }

  .aq-nav {
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .aq-nav .aq-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .aq-share-bar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .aq-alt-section {
    padding: 20px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .aq-container {
    padding: 0 16px !important;
  }

  .aq-career-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .aq-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ---- Next Steps Grid ---- */
.aq-next-steps-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  margin-top: 20px !important;
}

.aq-next-step-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--aq-border) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.aq-next-step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(49,143,255,0.15) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.aq-next-step-card strong {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.aq-next-step-card span {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #6c757d !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.aq-next-step-arrow {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 20px !important;
  right: 20px !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease !important;
}

.aq-next-step-card:hover .aq-next-step-arrow {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* ---- International Student Callout ---- */
.aq-intl-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef6ff, #f0f4ff) !important;
  border: 1px solid #b3d4ff !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--aq-blue) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 28px 32px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.aq-intl-icon {
  font-size: 28px !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.aq-intl-callout h4 {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.aq-intl-callout p {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: #374151 !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.aq-intl-callout ul {
  padding-left: 20px !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
}

.aq-intl-callout li {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: #374151 !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.aq-intl-callout li strong {
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aq-next-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .aq-intl-callout {
    padding: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   ASCEND Career Pathways - Styles
   Scoped under #ascend-pathway-app
   ============================================ */

#ascend-pathway-app {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  position: relative !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
}

#ascend-pathway-app * {
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Wider layout so career tiles can show 4 per row on desktop */
#ascend-pathway-app .aq-container {
  max-width: 1440px !important;
}

/* Section visibility */
.ap-section {
  display: none !important;
  padding: 60px 0 !important;
}

.ap-section.ap-active {
  display: block !important;
}

/* Landing */
.ap-landing-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  margin-bottom: 32px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--aq-shadow-lg) !important;
}

.ap-landing-hero img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 280px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.ap-landing-title {
  font-size: 42px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

.ap-landing-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aq-orange), var(--aq-blue)) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
}

.ap-landing-desc {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  color: #6c757d !important;
  max-width: 640px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

.ap-fork {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.ap-fork-btn {
  min-width: 240px !important;
  padding: 16px 32px !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
}

/* Explore Section */
.ap-section-title {
  font-size: 32px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

.ap-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  color: #6c757d !important;
  margin: 0 0 32px 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-explore-ctas {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  margin-bottom: 32px !important;
}

.ap-explore-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  padding: 36px 28px !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-border) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.ap-explore-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(255,107,61,0.12) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

.ap-explore-icon {
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff3ed, #fde5d8) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.ap-explore-icon svg {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
}

.ap-explore-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-explore-card p {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: #6c757d !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.ap-explore-arrow {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease !important;
}

.ap-explore-card:hover .ap-explore-arrow {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.ap-back-btn {
  display: block !important;
  margin: 24px auto 0 auto !important;
}

/* Career Selector Grid */
.ap-search-wrap {
  max-width: 400px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 28px auto !important;
}

.ap-search-input {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 12px 20px !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-border) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  outline: none !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

.ap-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(49,143,255,0.1) !important;
}

.ap-category {
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
}

.ap-category-title {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  padding-bottom: 8px !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--aq-border) !important;
}

.ap-category-cards {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
}

#ascend-pathway-app .ap-category-cards {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)) !important;
}

.ap-career-tile {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--aq-border) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
}

.ap-tile-label {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  padding: 10px 14px 6px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
}

.ap-tile-img-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.ap-tile-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.ap-tile-salary {
  font-size: 10px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  padding: 8px 14px 12px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

.ap-career-tile:hover {
  border-color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,107,61,0.15) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

.ap-career-tile:hover .ap-tile-img {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

.ap-career-tile:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--aq-blue) !important;
  outline-offset: 2px !important;
}

/* Timeline Section */
.ap-timeline-back {
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.ap-timeline-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.ap-timeline-header-top {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 28px !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.ap-timeline-header-img {
  width: 180px !important;
  height: 180px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.ap-timeline-header-info {
  flex: 1 !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
}

.ap-timeline-header-info h1 {
  font-size: 36px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

.ap-timeline-desc {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: #6c757d !important;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-timeline-quick-stats {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.ap-quick-stat {
  background: #f8f9fa !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 14px 18px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-quick-stat label {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  color: #9ca3af !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.ap-quick-stat span {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

/* Vertical Timeline */
.ap-timeline {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.ap-timeline-stage {
  position: relative !important;
  margin-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.ap-stage-label {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  padding-left: 40px !important;
}

.ap-stage-nodes {
  position: relative !important;
  padding-left: 40px !important;
}

.ap-stage-nodes::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 14px !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 2px !important;
  background: var(--aq-border) !important;
}

/* Timeline Legend / Key */
.ap-timeline-legend {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  background: var(--aq-gray-50, #f9fafb) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-sm) !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-legend-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-700) !important;
}

.ap-legend-dot {
  width: 14px !important;
  height: 14px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  border: 2px solid transparent !important;
}

.ap-legend-mandatory .ap-legend-dot {
  background: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  border-color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
}

.ap-legend-suggested .ap-legend-dot {
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  border-color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
}

.ap-legend-milestone .ap-legend-dot {
  background: #22c55e !important;
  border-color: #22c55e !important;
}

/* Timeline Nodes */
.ap-timeline-node {
  position: relative !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.ap-node-marker {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -32px !important;
  top: 4px !important;
  width: 14px !important;
  height: 14px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: 3px solid var(--aq-orange) !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.ap-node-content {
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--aq-border) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
}

.ap-node-content:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06) !important;
}

/* Node type styles */
.ap-node-mandatory .ap-node-content {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--aq-orange) !important;
}

.ap-node-mandatory .ap-node-marker {
  border-color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  background: var(--aq-orange) !important;
}

.ap-node-suggested .ap-node-content {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--aq-blue) !important;
  border-style: dashed !important;
  border-left-style: solid !important;
}

.ap-node-suggested .ap-node-marker {
  border-color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
}

.ap-node-milestone .ap-node-content {
  border-left: 4px solid #22c55e !important;
  background: #f0fdf4 !important;
}

.ap-node-milestone .ap-node-marker {
  border-color: #22c55e !important;
  background: #22c55e !important;
}

.ap-node-title {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-node-desc {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #6c757d !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-node-age {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  background: #fff3ed !important;
  padding: 2px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  margin-top: 6px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-node-salary {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #22c55e !important;
  margin-top: 6px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-node-companies {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: #9ca3af !important;
  margin-top: 6px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
}

.ap-node-links {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
}

.ap-node-links a {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  transition: color 0.15s ease !important;
}

.ap-node-links a:hover {
  color: var(--aq-orange) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* Mentors Block on Timeline */
.ap-mentors-block {
  margin-top: 48px !important;
  padding-top: 32px !important;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--aq-border) !important;
}

.ap-mentors-block h3 {
  font-size: 24px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  color: var(--aq-black) !important;
}

.ap-mentors-block > p {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: #6c757d !important;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-mentor-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
}

/* CTA Bar */
.ap-cta-bar {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  margin-top: 40px !important;
  padding-top: 32px !important;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--aq-border) !important;
}

/* ---- Mindmap: full viewport width, 4% horizontal inset ---- */
#ascend-pathway-app #ap-mindmap-section.ap-section {
  width: 100vw !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw) !important;
  margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw) !important;
  padding: 12px 4% 16px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Fill viewport so the graph area can grow; overrides .ap-section.ap-active { display:block } */
#ascend-pathway-app #ap-mindmap-section.ap-section.ap-active {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  min-height: 100vh !important;
  min-height: 100dvh !important;
}

#ascend-pathway-app .ap-mindmap-fullbleed {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

/* ---- Mindmap ---- */
.ap-mindmap-topbar {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  padding: 6px 0 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.ap-mindmap-hint {
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
}

.ap-mindmap-legend-bar {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 12px 16px !important;
  padding: 8px 12px !important;
  background: var(--aq-gray-100) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-xs) !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.ap-mm-legend-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: var(--aq-gray-700) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.ap-mm-legend-line {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  border-top: 2.5px solid #ccc !important;
}

.ap-mm-legend-muted {
  color: var(--aq-gray-500) !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

.ap-mm-legend-gradient-line {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00d4e8, #2eb5f5, #6b8cff, #a97fff, #5b2d8c) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.ap-mm-legend-edu-row {
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.ap-mm-edu-ramp {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: 80px !important;
  height: 10px !important;
  border-radius: 5px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00d4e8 0%, #2eb5f5 25%, #6b8cff 50%, #a97fff 75%, #5b2d8c 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.ap-mm-leg-bridge {
  border-color: #8b5cf6 !important;
  border-style: dashed !important;
}

.ap-mm-leg-progression {
  border-color: #d1d5db !important;
  border-style: dotted !important;
}

.ap-mm-legend-swatch {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: 16px !important;
  height: 10px !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--aq-gray-300) !important;
  background: var(--aq-gray-100) !important;
}

.ap-mm-leg-career {
  background: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  border-color: var(--aq-blue) !important;
  opacity: 0.5 !important;
}

.ap-mm-legend-dash {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 14px !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  border: 1.1px dashed #7c3aed !important;
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.ap-mindmap-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  background: var(--aq-white) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-sm) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.ap-mm-flex-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}

.ap-mm-svg-wrap {
  flex: 1 1 0 !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
}

.ap-mm-svg-wrap svg {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(240px, 28vw, 340px) !important;
  max-width: min(340px, 34vw) !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  padding: 16px !important;
  background: #fafbfc !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-empty {
  color: #6c757d !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  padding: 40px 16px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-header {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06) !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-img {
  width: 54px !important;
  height: 54px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-cat {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-section {
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  padding-bottom: 12px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-label {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  color: #6c757d !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-value {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1a1a2e !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-musthave .ap-mm-panel-label {
  color: #ea580c !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 4px 0 0 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-list li {
  padding: 5px 0 5px 16px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #1a1a2e !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-list li::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  top: 11px !important;
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #ff6b3d !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-musthave .ap-mm-panel-list li::before {
  background: #ea580c !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-switches .ap-mm-panel-label {
  color: #7c3aed !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-switch-list li {
  padding: 8px 0 8px 16px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6 !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-switch-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-switch-list li::before {
  background: #8b5cf6 !important;
  top: 14px !important;
}

.ap-mm-switch-how {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: #7c3aed !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.ap-mm-switch-reqs {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  color: #6c757d !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-timeline {
  margin-top: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.ap-mindmap-container svg {
  display: block !important;
}

.ap-mm-tooltip {
  position: absolute !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background: rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.95) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  border-radius: var(--aq-radius-xs) !important;
  max-width: 240px !important;
  z-index: 100 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25) !important;
}

.ap-mm-node {
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.ap-mm-node.ap-mm-dimmed {
  opacity: 0.08 !important;
}

.ap-mm-node.ap-mm-highlighted {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.ap-mm-node.ap-mm-selected rect {
  stroke-width: 3.5 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(49, 143, 255, 0.5)) !important;
}

/* Career-switch neighbours (thin purple stroke) when another career is selected */
#ascend-pathway-app .ap-mm-node.ap-mm-career.ap-mm-switchable:not(.ap-mm-selected) .ap-mm-career-rect {
  stroke: #7c3aed !important;
  stroke-width: 1.05 !important;
  stroke-dasharray: 3 2 !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-intro {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #495057 !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-note {
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  color: #6c757d !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-note-success {
  color: #166534 !important;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 10px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25) !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-entry-careers {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 8px 0 0 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  max-height: min(42vh, 380px) !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-entry-careers .ap-mm-entry-cat {
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px !important;
  margin: 14px 0 6px 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-entry-careers .ap-mm-entry-cat:first-child {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-entry-careers .ap-mm-entry-career {
  padding: 5px 0 5px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  transition: background 0.15s ease !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-entry-careers .ap-mm-entry-career:hover {
  background: rgba(49, 143, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.ap-mm-panel-footnote {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  color: #868e96 !important;
  margin: 12px 0 0 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
}

.ap-mm-link {
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, stroke-width 0.2s ease !important;
}

.ap-mm-link.ap-mm-dimmed {
  opacity: 0.03 !important;
}

.ap-mm-link.ap-mm-highlighted {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  stroke-opacity: 1 !important;
}

.ap-mm-link-mandatory.ap-mm-highlighted {
  stroke-width: 2.5 !important;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ap-landing-title {
    font-size: 28px !important;
  }

  .ap-landing-hero img {
    height: 180px !important;
  }

  .ap-landing-desc {
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }

  .ap-fork {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .ap-fork-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
  }

  .ap-timeline-header-top {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .ap-timeline-header-img {
    width: 140px !important;
    height: 140px !important;
  }

  .ap-timeline-header-info h1 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .ap-timeline-quick-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }

  .ap-stage-label {
    padding-left: 32px !important;
  }

  .ap-stage-nodes {
    padding-left: 32px !important;
  }

  .ap-stage-nodes::before {
    left: 10px !important;
  }

  .ap-node-marker {
    left: -26px !important;
    width: 12px !important;
    height: 12px !important;
  }

  .ap-category-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .ap-cta-bar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .ap-mindmap-topbar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .ap-mindmap-hint {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }

  .ap-mindmap-container {
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
  }

  #ascend-pathway-app #ap-mindmap-section.ap-section {
    padding-left: max(4%, 12px) !important;
    padding-right: max(4%, 12px) !important;
  }

  .ap-mm-flex-wrap {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
  }

  .ap-mm-svg-wrap {
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    min-height: min(52vh, 520px) !important;
    min-height: min(52dvh, 520px) !important;
    height: min(52vh, 520px) !important;
    height: min(52dvh, 520px) !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  }

  .ap-mm-panel {
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    max-height: min(40vh, 360px) !important;
    max-height: min(40dvh, 360px) !important;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--aq-gray-200) !important;
  }

  .ap-mindmap-legend-bar {
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
  }

  .ap-mm-legend-item {
    font-size: 11px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ap-timeline-quick-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .ap-node-content {
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
  }

  .ap-explore-ctas {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .ap-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ---- Data loader error + timeline nav (CMS) ---- */
.ascend-data-error {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 16px 24px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,107,61,0.12), rgba(49,143,255,0.08)) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--aq-orange) !important;
  color: var(--aq-dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--aq-font) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.ap-timeline-nav {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.ap-timeline-nav .aq-btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .ap-timeline-nav {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
  .ap-timeline-nav .aq-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

.ap-mm-panel-extras .aq-btn-sm {
  font-size: 13px !important;
}